School House Rumble, Part 1: Arcadia, school of Old

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

How original...

"Alright then. Do you know why you have no aura?"

"Hmm, yes, well, I *do* have an aura, of sorts. You could see if you trained your eyes on one portion of myself and concentrated."

[Siriel]

"Hmm, yes, well, I *do* have an aura, of sorts. You could see if you trained your eyes on one portion of myself and concentrated."

"Really?"

Julien concentrated himself on the man right arm.

[Legato]

"Hmm, yes, well, I *do* have an aura, of sorts. You could see if you trained your eyes on one portion of myself and concentrated."

"My sensei can sense a person's aura too, I have wondered can anyone do it or is it only fighters that can sense a person's aura" Chin asked

[Silver Knight]

Xellos smiled slightly,

"The spy is a member of ZAHLEN. Codename Quator."
OOC: NOOOOOOOOOOOES! My mortal enemy(besides Xellos) is a spy agsint ZAHLEN? Aww man.

"Hmm, yes, well, I have held many names, many titles. It would take me far too long to inform you of them all. You may refer to me as, heh, Sol."

OOC: ITS SOLARIUS!

[Silver Knight]

"Hmm, yes, well, I *do* have an aura, of sorts. You could see if you trained your eyes on one portion of myself and concentrated."

OOC: mind if Keko joins Cleric?

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: mind if Keko joins Cleric?

By all means.

[Siriel]

OOC: ITS SOLARIUS!

There is indeed an ever strenghtening chance that it is.;)

[Froggy]

Ramus ahd walked form his meeting with xellos to sitin back rignside

[Silver Knight]

By all means.

His curiosity getting the better of him Kekowa walked over to the strange man. As he walked he heard the name he called himself.

Sol? Wait could it be?

"Excuse me" KEkowa said coming up to the group two young men where talking to him he did not know but he addressed the man. "Would Sol be short for something?" Kekowa gripped his Kodachi and tightened his fist "Like say Solarius?"

[Legato]

There is indeed an ever strenghtening chance that it is.;)

And Chin actually gets a chance to talk to him. Sweet.:D

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Really?"

Julien concentrated himself on the man right arm.

A faint, shimmer formed around the man's arm. The shimmer flashed back, green, white, yellow, pink, red, orange, blue, grey, ect....on and on, before settling back to a faint shimmer, like heat rising off the road.


His aura was literally every color at once. Much like how a light beam was every color at once, yet didn't look it until a prism showed you the colors.


It was impossible for anything to have such an aura.

"My sensei can sense a person's aura too, I have wondered can anyone do it or is it only fighters that can sense a person's aura" Chin asked

"Hmm, well, young Chin, the ability to see an aura in the midst of battle isn't that uncommon, espceially if the person is strong. However, the ability to actualy see aura's all the time is almost unheard of. A true, 'Lost Talent', so to speak."

[Siriel]

His curiosity getting the better of him Kekowa walked over to the strange man. As he walked he heard the name he called himself.

Sol? Wait could it be?

"Excuse me" KEkowa said coming up to the group two young men where talking to him he did not know but he addressed the man. "Would Sol be short for something?" Kekowa gripped his Kodachi and tightened his fist "Like say Solarius?"

Julien looked at Kekowa, irritated to have been interupted.

"It's rude to grab people you know, to interrupt a conversation is equally rude."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

His curiosity getting the better of him Kekowa walked over to the strange man. As he walked he heard the name he called himself.

Sol? Wait could it be?

"Excuse me" KEkowa said coming up to the group two young men where talking to him he did not know but he addressed the man. "Would Sol be short for something?" Kekowa gripped his Kodachi and tightened his fist "Like say Solarius?"


The man turned, his eyes and upper face still shadowed by his cloak.


"Solarius? Hmm, now where did you ever hear that name, Mr. Kekowa?"

[Ghost]

Xellos smiled slightly,

"The spy is a member of ZAHLEN. Codename Quator."

For a brief moment, Nihil looked as if he was about to burst out laughing. He quickly collected himself, though.

"Hrm, really?" he said. "That's a very bold claim, Xellos. Did... ah, did King Kiran actually tell you that?"

[Legato]

A faint, shimmer formed around the man's arm. The shimmer flashed back, green, white, yellow, pink, red, orange, blue, grey, ect....on and on, before settling back to a faint shimmer, like heat rising off the road.


His aura was literally every color at once. Much like how a light beam was every color at once, yet didn't look it until a prism showed you the colors.


It was impossible for anything to have such an aura.



"Hmm, well, young Chin, the ability to see an aura in the midst of battle isn't that uncommon, espceially if the person is strong. However, the ability to actualy see aura's all the time is almost unheard of. A true, 'Lost Talent', so to speak."]

"How could a talent like that be lost" Chin asked

[Froggy]

Ramus saw the gang gathered around this man and wondered what they were doing. "Seriouslybugging old folks isn't cool man"

[Silver Knight]

The man turned, his eyes and upper face still shadowed by his cloak.


"Solarius? Hmm, now where did you ever hear that name, Mr. Kekowa?"

Kekowa's eyes widened when he heard this thing call him by name. His shock quickly turned to anger as he started loosening his kodachi ever so slightly unoticable to anyone. "Lets just say a certain cosmic entity dropped the name. By the way Mr Sol Now I have an additional question. How do you know my name?"

[Siriel]

Julien noticed that they were starting to draw attention.

Great, why must those things always happen.

Looking at Kekowa.

"There are many ways to know our names you know? Looking at the participants list is one."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

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"How could a talent like that be lost" Chin asked

The man's jaw twitched into a smile.

"Well, long ago, many, many fighters possesed abilities that don't exist now. These abilities were passed on through bloodlines, or families. When a family died out, their bloodline abilities passed with them. Sometimes, if two familes merged into one, their bloodlines would mix and either a new, more powerful ability would be born, like young Dean's Shigan eyes, or the bloodlines would cancel each other out. Over time, most of these "special" abilities were simply bled out through diluted bloodlines."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Ramus saw the gang gathered around this man and wondered what they were doing. "Seriouslybugging old folks isn't cool man"

"Hello, Ramus, how are you today?"


Kekowa's eyes widened when he heard this thing call him by name. His shock quickly turned to anger as he started loosening his kodachi ever so slightly unoticable to anyone. "Lets just say a certain cosmic entity dropped the name. By the way Mr Sol Now I have an additional question. How do you know my name?"

"My my, so quick to fight, Mr. Kekowa, Demon King of Tokyo. I merely heard the announcer call your name some time ago when your last fight started."

Julien noticed that they were starting to draw attention.

Great, why must those things always happen.

Looking at Kekowa.

"There are many ways to know our names you know? Looking at the participants list is one."

"Indeed, Mr. Julien."

[Yun Lao]

Sun Wukong flinched as if someone had just punched him in the face, "Yo, Dorth, ya feel that?" He asked the former spirit stone guardian. "Those are some major bad vibes I just felt."

[Froggy]

Ramus stared at the man with his head cocked for a second. "No offense but....do I know you?

[Silver Knight]

The man's jaw twitched into a smile.

"Well, long ago, many, many fighters possesed abilities that don't exist now. These abilities were passed on through bloodlines, or families. When a family began died out, their bloodline abilities passed with them. Sometimes, if two familes merged into one, their bloodlined would mix and either a new, more powerful ability would be born, like young Dean's Shigan eyes, or the bloodlined would cancel each other out. Over time, most of these "special" abilities were simply bled out through diluted bloodlines."

What the hell? how does he know so much about Dean, something is defintly upKekowa thought slowly loosening his grip on his Kodachi

"Hello, Ramus, how are you today?"


"My my, so quick to fight, Mr. Kekowa, Demon King of Tokyo. I merely heard the announcer call your name some time ago when your last fight started."


"Indeed, Mr. Julien."

How does he know my title? The odds are slim he did reasearch into all of us and if he did why?

Kekowa thought about a witty response "You still havent answered my first question, is Sol short for Solarius? And how do you know so much about us?"

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Miss me?

I need a breifing!

[Kevin M.]

Kekowa saw the wierd man walk into the stadium. Ok something just doesnt seem right about him

Kekowa asked Kelly "Master, who or what is that?"


"I don't know" Kelly said as he eyed the stranger man. Kelly started towards them man cautiously, keeping constent eye contact on him at all times.

[Siriel]

Julien sighed.

Why do they have to be here? I want to know, how can someone burn like that?

[Siriel]

OOC: Miss me?

I need a breifing!

A mysterious man named 'Sol' appeared, know a lot about us, and is talking with Julien Ramus and Kekowa.

[Ghost]

OOC: Miss me?

I need a breifing!

OOC: We're all totally screwed. oO

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Sun Wukong flinched as if someone had just punched him in the face, "Yo, Dorth, ya feel that?" He asked the former spirit stone guardian. "Those are some major bad vibes I just felt."

Dorth paused, his pupils dialating slightly.

"Yes, I feel it. I've not sensed anything like it ever. What about you, Sun?"

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Ramus stared at the man with his head cocked for a second. "No offense but....do I know you?

"Hmm, well no, but I know you. You are amongst the fastest fighters in the entire world, a true wonder to behold in the ring."

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: We're all totally screwed. oO

OOC: Finally, something for Dean to care about!

...Wait. He's not anywhere near you guys probally. -.- I need something to do!!!

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

What the hell? how does he know so much about Dean, something is defintly upKekowa thought slowly loosening his grip on his Kodachi



How does he know my title? The odds are slim he did reasearch into all of us and if he did why?

Kekowa thought about a witty response "You still havent answered my first question, is Sol short for Solarius? And how do you know so much about us?"

"Hmm, Solarius you say? Yes, I suppose Sol could be short for Solarius, if a man named Solarius wished to shorten his name. But my name's just Sol, like I said.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"I don't know" Kelly said as he eyed the stranger man. Kelly started towards them man cautiously, keeping constent eye contact on him at all times.



"Hmm, why if it isn't the Black Storm. An honor, of course, to meet the world's greatest swordsman."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: Finally, something for Dean to care about!

...Wait. He's not anywhere near you guys probally. -.- I need something to do!!!

Dean's near by.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Julien sighed.

Why do they have to be here? I want to know, how can someone burn like that?

"Now now, Mr. Julien. The more the merrier, I say. At least, I have said that before. I think."

[FalconX2000]

For a brief moment, Nihil looked as if he was about to burst out laughing. He quickly collected himself, though.

"Hrm, really?" he said. "That's a very bold claim, Xellos. Did... ah, did King Kiran actually tell you that?"

Xellos shook his head,

"No. He told me Kanda had a spy inside ZAHLEN, then gave brief summaries of each of the 7 people known to be inside. It was through a brief change in his eyes and brow when introducing Quator that I deduced this. He caught his momentary lapse and kept a remarkably straight face for the rest of the briefing."

He spread his hands and frowned,

"Unfortunately, earlier in the meeting I had to reveal that KRIEG knew of the existence of Operative XIII. Kiran said he'll tell the agent to lie low and keep up appearences for a while, but you might want to try observing Quator in a few months time to see if he gets into any mischief."

[Froggy]

"Hmm, well no, but I know you. You are amongst the fastest fighters in the entire world, a true wonder to behold in the ring." "Well uh, why thank you sir.......quite flattered by that compliment. I still have a ways to go to catch the person i'maiming at I think" Ramus said. "who else have you seen fight like me?

[Siriel]

"Now now, Mr. Julien. The more the merrier, I say. At least, I have said that before. I think."

OOC: He's a mind reader?

IC: "I guess..."

[Silver Knight]

"Hmm, Solarius you say? Yes, I suppose Sol could be short for Solarius, if a man named Solarius wished to shorten his name. But my name's just Sol, like I said.


Kekowa took his hand off his Kodachi and eased his fist into a loose state ready to snap.Be calm Kekowa A voice said to him in his head Remember Diana he could be a positive force

KEkowa decided to ask him another question "So what brings you here Sol? the tournament? Or other matters?"

[Yun Lao]

Dorth paused, his pupils dialating slightly.

"Yes, I feel it. I've not sensed anything like it ever. What about you, Sun?"

"Definitely some bad juju for it to be this pronounced" Wukong replied. Deciding to investigate, Levi nodded in farewell to Natalie before heading toward the source of the spirits' discomfort. As he approached, it seemed the newcomer had the others' attentions as well.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Well uh, why thank you sir.......quite flattered by that compliment. I still have a ways to go to catch the person i'maiming at I think" Ramus said. "who else have you seen fight like me?

"Oh, a few, a few. One was an older gentleman, looked a bit like you he did. Taller though, and a bit of a five o'clock shadow on his face."

[Miburohunter929]

The man's jaw twitched into a smile.

"Well, long ago, many, many fighters possesed abilities that don't exist now. These abilities were passed on through bloodlines, or families. When a family died out, their bloodline abilities passed with them. Sometimes, if two familes merged into one, their bloodlines would mix and either a new, more powerful ability would be born, like young Dean's Shigan eyes, or the bloodlines would cancel each other out. Over time, most of these "special" abilities were simply bled out through diluted bloodlines."

"And how would you know about my eyes?" A voice interjected.

As if on cue, Dean arrived, surprised at the man's knowledge of his abilities. The man shouldnt know his bloodline, or how they were created.

"It's not something that should be well known today. Only one of my allies knew such things about me."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: He's a mind reader?

IC: "I guess..."

OT: He's many things.

[Silver Knight]

Kekowa took his hand off his Kodachi and eased his fist into a loose state ready to snap.Be calm Kekowa A voice said to him in his head Remember Diana he could be a positive force

KEkowa decided to ask him another question "So what brings you here Sol? the tournament? Or other matters?"

OOC: in case it was missed

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Kekowa took his hand off his Kodachi and eased his fist into a loose state ready to snap.Be calm Kekowa A voice said to him in his head Remember Diana he could be a positive force

KEkowa decided to ask him another question "So what brings you here Sol? the tournament? Or other matters?"

"Oh, just looking, just looking. Scouting the competition, so to speak. I must say, Dragon Dorm is quite strong this year."

[Siriel]

OT: He's many things.

OOC WOW! I never would have guessed!:D :p :D

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Definitely some bad juju for it to be this pronounced" Wukong replied. Deciding to investigate, Levi nodded in farewell to Natalie before heading toward the source of the spirits' discomfort. As he approached, it seemed the newcomer had the others' attentions as well.

The man turned towards Levi.

"My my, an honor, sir, and honor to meet Wei Levi, Shoaliin Monk and Captain of Dragon Dorm. And, is that Sun Wukong there, by your side?", the man said, pointing at the staff, and at Wukong's spirit."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"And how would you know about my eyes?" A voice interjected.

As if on cue, Dean arrived, surprised at the man's knowledge of his abilities. The man shouldnt know his bloodline, or how they were created.

"It's not something that should be well known today. Only one of my allies knew such things about me."

"My, if it isn't Garthin's Scion! Yes, yes, your Red Shigan Eyes. Truely, a powerful bloodline. Did you know that it was created when the first Nevadians, before they were even an empire, and the last survivors of Atlantis met and bred?"

[Legato]

The man's jaw twitched into a smile.

"Well, long ago, many, many fighters possesed abilities that don't exist now. These abilities were passed on through bloodlines, or families. When a family died out, their bloodline abilities passed with them. Sometimes, if two familes merged into one, their bloodlines would mix and either a new, more powerful ability would be born, like young Dean's Shigan eyes, or the bloodlines would cancel each other out. Over time, most of these "special" abilities were simply bled out through diluted bloodlines."

" Can a person with magical abilities sense a person's fighting aura too?" Chin asked interested in the concept of auras

[Froggy]

"Oh, a few, a few. One was an older gentleman, looked a bit like you he did. Taller though, and a bit of a five o'clock shadow on his face."
Ramus mouth gaped wide open. His voice almost cracked when he said "My da....pops?" As the stragner described the man. "Where'd you see him? I haven't ehard from him in.......ever"

[Siriel]

How is it possible, for someone to burn like that?

Julien was still puzzled by what he saw before Kekowa interrupted.

[Yun Lao]

The man turned towards Levi.

"My my, an honor, sir, and honor to meet Wei Levi, Shoaliin Monk and Captain of Dragon Dorm. And, is that Sun Wukong there, by your side?", the man said, pointing at the staff, and at Wukong's spirit."

It was obvious that either the man was much like Natalie or, he was powerful enough to see things hidden to the naked eye. Despite such unnerving revelations, the man had yet to show hostile intentions.

"So just who are ya?" Wukong asked, still stroking his furry beard.

[Silver Knight]

"Oh, just looking, just looking. Scouting the competition, so to speak. I must say, Dragon Dorm is quite strong this year."

"Competition? What do you mean, explain."

"My, if it isn't Garthin's Scion! Yes, yes, your Red Shigan Eyes. Truely, a powerful bloodline. Did you know that it was created when the first Nevadians, before they were even an empire, and the last survivors of Atlantis met and bred?"

Ok something defintly up. Dean doesnt even know his heritage, how can he?

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

" Can a person with magical abilities sense a person's fighting aura too?" Chin asked interested in the concept of auras

"Oh yes, oh yes. So long as the participant has the appropriate amount of power, or the ability, to do so, then yes, you could read the aura."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Ramus mouth gaped wide open. His voice almost cracked when he said "My da....pops?" As the stragner described the man. "Where'd you see him? I haven't ehard from him in.......ever"

"Hmm, yes, let me think here. About four years ago I think it was."

[Legato]

"Oh yes, oh yes. So long as the participant has the appropriate amount of power, or the ability, to do so, then yes, you could read the aura."

"My abilities is more of a Chi based, Leena has a somewhat different ability than I. You think if someone with my ability train hard enough then he could possibly defeat someone like her?" Chin asked

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

How is it possible, for someone to burn like that?

Julien was still puzzled by what he saw before Kekowa interrupted.

"Well, as I said, my aura is just....different, Mr. Julien. It would take far too long to explain why it is, the way it is. Let me simply say that it's due to a 'Lost Talent' that I spoke of earlier."

[Kevin M.]

"Hmm, why if it isn't the Black Storm. An honor, of course, to meet the world's greatest swordsman."


Kelly cocked an eyebrow at the stranger. "I don't think I caught your name" he said. "It would be rude of me not to return the greeting, and even more rude not knowing who I'm adressing.

The rest of the swordsmen began came to join Kelly, all of them looking at the stranger standing right in front of them.

[Miburohunter929]

"My, if it isn't Garthin's Scion! yes, yes, your Red Shigan Eyes. Truely, a powerful bloodline. Did you know that it was created when the first Nevadians, before they were even an empire, and the last survivors of Atlantis met and bred?"

To say that Dean was surprised at Sol's knowledge on his lineage, was an understatement. He himself knew nothing about Atlantians and Nevadians meeting, much less breeding together. Hell, he didnt know anyone, aside from possibly Sabin, who did.

Then again, Dean himself was never a master of Nevadian lore.

And as for his connection to Garthin...Dean himself wasnt even aware of such things. He said it once to an opponent as a boast, but never suspected...

"How would you know all these things?" Dean asked, eyes narrowing. "I doubt you could find that kind of information in an history book. Especially the part about my ancestors."


OOC: If Dean got suspicious, and Shingan'd him, what would he see?

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Competition? What do you mean, explain."



Ok something defintly up. Dean doesnt even know his heritage, how can he?



"Oh, nothing, nothing. I merely meant that I was comparing this generation of fighters to the previous one. I must say, I think this generation has the old one beat in talent, Mr. Kekowa."

[Siriel]

"Well, as I said, my aura is just....different, Mr. Julien. It would take far too long to explain why it is, the way it is. Let me simply say that it's due to a 'Lost Talent' that I spoke of earlier."

"I guess, it would explain..."

OOC: I love how no one's noticing that Julien basically said two things, none of which were questions when Sol was clearly answering.:p

[The Dog]

Anselm lifted his nose into the air, taking a deep breath and smelling the air. As he did so, he shuddered as a dark essense filled his senses, the likes of which he hadn't felt in many years.

"I... It can't be..." Anselm muttered, his eyes widening as many horrible possibilities filled his mind, but one always seemed to come forth.

"Not Solarius. Please let it be anyone but Solarius." Anselm whispered as he began following the essense towards the source, praying he was right in that it wasn't Solarius.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"My abilities is more of a Chi based, Leena has a somewhat different ability than I. You think if someone with my ability train hard enough then he could possibly defeat someone like her?" Chin asked



"Hmm, well, yes. Anyone can beat anyone, if they train hard enough."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

It was obvious that either the man was much like Natalie or, he was powerful enough to see things hidden to the naked eye. Despite such unnerving revelations, the man had yet to show hostile intentions.

"So just who are ya?" Wukong asked, still stroking his furry beard.

"My name is Sol, Monkey King. An honor, truely, to meet you."

[Froggy]

"Hmm, yes, let me think here. About four years ago I think it was."
Ramus curiousity peaked. *Mom's gonna ahte me for askign about this* "hWhere was it you saw him?

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Kelly cocked an eyebrow at the stranger. "I don't think I caught your name" he said. "It would be rude of me not to return the greeting, and even more rude not knowing who I'm adressing.

The rest of the swordsmen began came to join Kelly, all of them looking at the stranger standing right in front of them.

"Sol, is what I go by. A name, and title, given to me."

[Ghost]

Xellos shook his head,

"No. He told me Kanda had a spy inside ZAHLEN, then gave brief summaries of each of the 7 people known to be inside. It was through a brief change in his eyes and brow when introducing Quator that I deduced this. He caught his momentary lapse and kept a remarkably straight face for the rest of the briefing."

He spread his hands and frowned,

"Unfortunately, earlier in the meeting I had to reveal that KRIEG knew of the existence of Operative XIII. Kiran said he'll tell the agent to lie low and keep up appearences for a while, but you might want to try observing Quator in a few months time to see if he gets into any mischief."

"Your deduction isn't really much more then a guess," Nihil said. "Quator is one of my most trusted men."

"Still," Sesqui spoke. "If Operative XIII really is a member of ZAHLEN, that would explain certain... inconsistencies."

Nihil seemed to consider this. "True. But Quator? ...What say the Council?"

Rather then answering, Sesqui's eyes turned vacant and she stared into thin air, as in a trance.

"Remarkable woman," Nihil told Xellos. He tapped his forehead. "They did experiments on her brain, you see. She's not quite what you'd call a cyborg, but her mind is mostly computerized. Totally immune to telepathy, thinks faster then any human, and she's directly linked to KRIEG headquarters." He sighed. "A real shame on her emotions, though..."

In the same moment, Sesqui's consciousness returned. "The Council is skeptical," she said, "yet intrigued. They will investigate the matter. Over all, they are pleased with the success of this mission."

"Well, that's good news!" Nihil said cheerfully. He turned to Xellos. "Wouldn't you say?"

[Silver Knight]

"Oh, nothing, nothing. I merely meant that I was comparing this generation of fighters to the previous one. I must say, I think this generation has the old one beat in talent, Mr. Kekowa."

Kekowa bowed his head slightly "Thank you for the complement Mr. Sol" Kekowa put a emphasis on his name so the others would know.

Ill play along with the ruse for now, but if he acts even a little funny my fist will fly into his face

OOC: hehe:evilsmile

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

To say that Dean was surprised at Sol's knowledge on his lineage, was an understatement. He himself knew nothing about Atlantians and Nevadians meeting, much less breeding together. Hell, he didnt know anyone, aside from possibly Sabin, who did.

Then again, Dean himself was never a master of Nevadian lore.

And as for his connection to Garthin...Dean himself wasnt even aware of such things. He said it once to an opponent as a boast, but never suspected...

"How would you know all these things?" Dean asked, eyes narrowing. "I doubt you could find that kind of information in an history book. Especially the part about my ancestors."


OOC: If Dean got suspicious, and Shingan'd him, what would he see?


He'd see nothing.

Literally, Sol would be like a gaping hole in the rest of the scene.

IC: "Well, arceology and anthropology are past times of mine. It's amazing what one can learn from studying a broken pot, or a bit of dirt."

[Miburohunter929]

"I guess, it would explain..."

OOC: I love how no one's noticing that Julien basically said two things, none of which were questions when Sol was clearly answering.:p

OOC: Deans to busy wondering how this guy can tell Dean things, he's never even heard rumors off.

Dean might not know everything about Old Nevada, but his master studied abit about it, and he wouldnt have any clue about this shit.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Ramus curiousity peaked. *Mom's gonna ahte me for askign about this* "hWhere was it you saw him?

"Hmm, let me see, let me see. I believe it was Colorado where I meet him."

[Siriel]

OOC: Deans to busy wondering how this guy can tell Dean things, he's never even heard rumors off.

Dean might not know everything about Old Nevada, but his master studied abit about it, and he wouldnt have any clue about this shit.

OOC: Dean as a reason, but one would think the paranoid lot would have noticed.

[Froggy]

"Hmm, let me see, let me see. I believe it was Colorado where I meet him." *Colorado? what was he doing there?* Ramus wondered. "What was he doing there? Did he appear...manic to you?

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Anselm lifted his nose into the air, taking a deep breath and smelling the air. As he did so, he shuddered as a dark essense filled his senses, the likes of which he hadn't felt in many years.

"I... It can't be..." Anselm muttered, his eyes widening as many horrible possibilities filled his mind, but one always seemed to come forth.

"Not Solarius. Please let it be anyone but Solarius." Anselm whispered as he began following the essense towards the source, praying he was right in that it wasn't Solarius.


the man turned to Anselm.

"Why, Intructor Anselm. A pleasure to meet yo, sir. I've hard much of your abilities and I must say, I'm quite impressed."


He looks nothing, nor smells, like the Solarius Anselm knew. He just smelled....off.

[Yun Lao]

"My name is Sol, Monkey King. An honor, truely, to meet you."

Wukong shrugged, "Looks good to me...well despite the fact the guy's an illusion. Kinda like a greeting card." Levi raised a brow at the Monkey King's hunch, but he figured Sun Wukong had a better grasp at identifying such things better than he. "Are you here to simply watch, or do you have another purpose, Mr. Sol?" The Dragon Dorm Captain asked.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Kekowa bowed his head slightly "Thank you for the complement Mr. Sol" Kekowa put a emphasis on his name so the others would know.

Ill play along with the ruse for now, but if he acts even a little funny my fist will fly into his face

OOC: hehe:evilsmile


"Not at all, not at all. A truth, and nothing more, Mr. Kekowa."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

*Colorado? what was he doing there?* Ramus wondered. "What was he doing there? Did he appear...manic to you?


"Hmm, well, I fear our meeting was breif. However, he seemed sane at the time, though he did talk to himself. But who doesn't, yes?"

[Siriel]

"Not at all, not at all. A truth, and nothing more, Mr. Kekowa."

Name given, title bestowed huh? Something happened to you, that's why you burn that way.

[Legato]

OT: Hey Cleric how was the movie Shoot Em Up?

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Wukong shrugged, "Looks good to me...well despite the fact the guy's an illusion. Kinda like a greeting card." Levi raised a brow at the Monkey King's hunch, but he figured Sun Wukong had a better grasp at identifying such things better than he. "Are you here to simply watch, or do you have another purpose, Mr. Sol?" The Dragon Dorm Captain asked.

"Hmm, yes, well, as I said, I'm merely here to see the next generation in action. I have high hopes for them, after all. So far, I must say, I've not been disappointed."


The man looked at Wukong, and smiled.

And no, Monkey King, I'm no illusion. At least, not in the sense you speak of.


OT: That last part is telepathic.

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Deans to busy wondering how this guy can tell Dean things, he's never even heard rumors off.

Dean might not know everything about Old Nevada, but his master studied abit about it, and he wouldnt have any clue about this shit.

Dean considered Sol's explanation. It was possible he found something explaining elements of Old Nevadian past, since thats how most information was obtained about those days anyhow....

However...

"I still dont understand how you'd be able to tell me my bloodline, when I dont even know it." Dean said, still looking at the man with a skeptical expresion.

This guy may be lying to me, but everything he's said to the others was true...Or atleast...It sounded true...I may have to check him out the other way..

[Froggy]

"Hmm, well, I fear our meeting was breif. However, he seemed sane at the time, though he did talk to himself. But who doesn't, yes?" "True true...waht did he say to himself though? gibberish? ramus asked. *This man is informative*

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OT: Hey Cleric how was the movie Shoot Em Up?

..........


Bad.


Well, not bad, but cheesy. Really, really cheesy.


And unrealistic.


But, I like Giamati, so....*shrugs*.

[Silver Knight]

"Not at all, not at all. A truth, and nothing more, Mr. Kekowa."

Kekowa nodded

Kekowa still felt uneasy. Their is something not right about him. His answers too convient, his knowledge to complete. I wanna punch him so bad every bone in my body tells me so. But I cant attack for no reason, then Im no better than Xellos.

Kekowa looked straight at Sol a deadly serious tone struck in his voice "I know you are more than you seem. What exactly are you?"

Kekowa's fist clenched again

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Name given, title bestowed huh? Something happened to you, that's why you burn that way.

"Well, yes, one could say that, Mr. Julien. One could say that indeed."

[Eternal Torment]

..........


Bad.


Well, not bad, but cheesy. Really, really cheesy.


And unrealistic.


But, I like Giamati, so....*shrugs*.

OOC: Told you so.

At least it didn't affect your sanity or intelligence in any way.

..........

Right?

[Siriel]

"Well, yes, one could say that, Mr. Julien. One could say that indeed."

"Really? Interesting."

Julien smiled.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Dean considered Sol's explanation. It was possible he found something explaining elements of Old Nevadian past, since thats how most information was obtained about those days anyhow....

However...

"I still dont understand how you'd be able to tell me my bloodline, when I dont even know it." Dean said, still looking at the man with a skeptical expresion.

This guy may be lying to me, but everything he's said to the others was true...Or atleast...It sounded true...I may have to check him out the other way..


"Yes, well, like I said. I've been around the world, and studied many, many things. Tobin's Spirit Guide is merely a footnote to what is really out there. Including a surviving Old Nevadian tome I found some three years back."

[Yun Lao]

"Hmm, yes, well, as I said, I'm merely here to see the next generation in action. I have high hopes for them, after all. So far, I must say, I've not been disappointed."


The man looked at Wukong, and smiled.

And no, Monkey King, I'm no illusion. At least, not in the sense you speak of.


OT: That last part is telepathic.

Apparently Sun Wukong's interest had waned. Shambling down the steps, he returned to Dorth, leaving Levi there. The former monk was still disturbed by the man. If he simply wanted to watch, then why make such a commotion over it? Surely a man such a he could mask his presence.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"True true...waht did he say to himself though? gibberish? ramus asked. *This man is informative*

"Hmm, yes, mostly. He did speak of his wife and son, but then he trailed off again."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Kekowa nodded

Kekowa still felt uneasy. Their is something not right about him. His answers too convient, his knowledge to complete. I wanna punch him so bad every bone in my body tells me so. But I cant attack for no reason, then Im no better than Xellos.

Kekowa looked straight at Sol a deadly serious tone struck in his voice "I know you are more than you seem. What exactly are you?"

Kekowa's fist clenched again


"My my, so many question and so little trust, Demon King of Toyjo. I am what I said I am. Sol, an studier of old ways and old things. Nothing more, and nothing less, I assure you."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: Told you so.

At least it didn't affect your sanity or intelligence in any way.

..........

Right?



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


Well, I'll let you decide that last part.

[Kevin M.]

"Sol, is what I go by. A name, and title, given to me."


"I see" Kelly said. "And who was the one who bestowed this title on you?" Kelly asked.

[Froggy]

"Hmm, yes, mostly. He did speak of his wife and son, but then he trailed off again."

"I see....well......that leaves some hope for me....Thank you, Mr.........Sol, is it? Ramsu asked *Maybe i'm goign about this all wrong?*

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Apparently Sun Wukong's interest had waned. Shambling down the steps, he returned to Dorth, leaving Levi there. The former monk was still disturbed by the man. If he simply wanted to watch, then why make such a commotion over it? Surely a man such a he could mask his presence.



"Now, Mr. Levi. I must say, your fights have been beautiful. Truely, a sight to behold."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Really? Interesting."

Julien smiled.

"Indeed, Mr. Julien. Thoug hI'r recoomend against trying it on yourself. It's not exactly pleasant, I must say."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"I see....well......that leaves some hope for me....Thank you, Mr.........Sol, is it? Ramsu asked *Maybe i'm goign about this all wrong?*

"Yes, Sol. And not a problem, Ramus. Always happy to help."

[Siriel]

"Indeed, Mr. Julien. Thoug hI'r recoomend against trying it on yourself. It's not exactly pleasant, I must say."

A case could be made that I am insane, but I am not ready to burn out.

[Miburohunter929]

"Yes, well, like I said. I've been around the world, and studied many, many things. Tobin's Spirit Guide is merely a footnote to what is really out there. Including a surviving Old Nevadian tome I found some three years back."

"Hmm?" Dean didnt exactly trust Sol, but so far, based on the reactions of his friends, his words seemed true, and he knew things about them, he...

Well, he shouldnt.

"And what was in it? I dont see how it would lead you to know my personal ancestry."

[Tami]

"Of course you are.", Dr. Ruman said, appearing behind Chin and Julien.


"In fact, Kado, Tamiko's little brother, has also been invited to join Dragon Dorm."

Tamiko, having heard, second hand, about Kado being accepted to the school, came running out of the infirmery to find him.

"Now, Mr. Levi. I must say, your fights have been beautiful. Truely, a sight to behold."

As she did, she noticed a group of people gathered around one person. She appraoched the group hesitatntly.

[Inverse Genesis]

Kelly cocked an eyebrow at the stranger. "I don't think I caught your name" he said. "It would be rude of me not to return the greeting, and even more rude not knowing who I'm adressing.

The rest of the swordsmen began came to join Kelly, all of them looking at the stranger standing right in front of them.

Ever had that chill, deep in your bones? Wake up one day, and just know--know--that something isn't right. Something happened, or someone's gone. That something in the world fundamentally had become askew?

Ilias felt that right now. It was a eerie breeze upon his skin, his pulse began to race, and the innate human "You're Fucked" meter had just topped out, and decided that it was gonna shoot for parts unknown.

It was remarkably hard to ignore.

Ilias watched this man, this. . Sol, as these others called him. It was easy to tell that everyone here was feeling suspicious, very tense--even Kelly, and some of the older, more experience fighters here had become closed off.

The man known as "Sol" was different. He was an open book, yet he wasn't.

Ilias, honestly, could tell a damn thing about him. Nothing. And that put him on guard more than anything else could have.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"I see" Kelly said. "And who was the one who bestowed this title on you?" Kelly asked.

"Hmm, yes, well, that would be the one who bested me in combat. We had the same names, you see, so we fought to see who would be the true bearer of the name. I lost, and thus, was given this name instead. But that was another place, and another time."

[Legato]

OT: I may have to wait until the rest of the people who is talking to Sol is done talking. Kinda hard to keep up with the RL distractions and other RPG's im working with.

[KamenRaida]

'Xing' frowned as an odd aura made itself known to his senses.

What's this... Fascinating... It's really quite unique and---

Sol.... Find.... Now...

Ah, it seems as if you've regained some measure of reason, at last. So, you said Sol. What of---?

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!!!!

Ah, a pity. Well, I don't suppose I'd care much for anything you'd say anyway. And if my suspicions are right, I don't believe I'd like to take up your offer. This is all for Xing's sake. And I won't have you muck anything up.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

A case could be made that I am insane, but I am not ready to burn out.

"Indeed, I'm glad to hear it. You have much potential, and I'd hate to see your spark burn before it properly ignited."

[Yun Lao]

"Now, Mr. Levi. I must say, your fights have been beautiful. Truely, a sight to behold."

While flattering, Levi could only feel a bit of the opposite of his matches as of lately, especially against the Norn. His techniques had proven ineffective against both the summons of Sonirus and Hilda, not to mention having once more lost control during the last portion of the fight.

"Thank you for your compliments..." With that, he began to follow behind the Wukong's spirit, hands resting against the small of his back.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Hmm?" Dean didnt exactly trust Sol, but so far, based on the reactions of his friends, his words seemed true, and he knew things about them, he...

Well, he shouldnt.

"And what was in it? I dont see how it would lead you to know my personal ancestry."

"Oh my, no. It merely spoke of the bloodlines that started in Old Nevada, not of personal ancestry."

[FalconX2000]

"Your deduction isn't really much more then a guess," Nihil said. "Quator is one of my most trusted men."

"Still," Sesqui spoke. "If Operative XIII really is a member of ZAHLEN, that would explain certain... inconsistencies."

Nihil seemed to consider this. "True. But Quator? ...What say the Council?"

Rather then answering, Sesqui's eyes turned vacant and she stared into thin air, as in a trance.

"Remarkable woman," Nihil told Xellos. He tapped his forehead. "They did experiments on her brain, you see. She's not quite what you'd call a cyborg, but her mind is mostly computerized. Totally immune to telepathy, thinks faster then any human, and she's directly linked to KRIEG headquarters." He sighed. "A real shame on her emotions, though..."

In the same moment, Sesqui's consciousness returned. "The Council is skeptical," she said, "yet intrigued. They will investigate the matter. Over all, they are pleased with the success of this mission."

"Yes, I'd have mentioned Quator in a less certain tone, except I wanted to see the look on your face when I told you."

Xellos replied,

"Still, though far from enough evidence to act, the guess isn't entirely worthless. Especially since Kiran changed the look back to a straight face when Rakhsha discreetly kicked him in the shin below the table."

She isn't as close to me as Kiran, so she's a tad less free with the info.

"Well, that's good news!" Nihil said cheerfully. He turned to Xellos. "Wouldn't you say?"

"Yes. A good enough I suppose."

"What else do you wish to talk about?"

[Silver Knight]

"My my, so many question and so little trust, Demon King of Tokyo. I am what I said I am. Sol, an studier of old ways and old things. Nothing more, and nothing less, I assure you."

"Of course you are." Kekowa said coldly

"Hmm, yes, well, that would be the one who bested me in combat. We had the same names, you see, so we fought to see who would be the true bearer of the name. I lost, and thus, was given this name instead. But that was another place, and another time."

"Might I ask who was it that bested you?"

[Legato]

OT: Hey Tami whare is Kado at the moment?

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Tamiko, having heard, second hand, about Kado being accepted to the school, came running out of the infirmery to find him.



As she did, she noticed a group of people gathered around one person. She appraoched the group hesitatntly.

"Ah, yes, Ms. Tamiko. You were Gregory's student, yes? Truely an honor to meet you, my dear. You battle with much spirit."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Ever had that chill, deep in your bones? Wake up one day, and just know--know--that something isn't right. Something happened, or someone's gone. That something in the world fundamentally had become askew?

Ilias felt that right now. It was a eerie breeze upon his skin, his pulse began to race, and the innate human "You're Fucked" meter had just topped out, and decided that it was gonna shoot for parts unknown.

It was remarkably hard to ignore.

Ilias watched this man, this. . Sol, as these others called him. It was easy to tell that everyone here was feeling suspicious, very tense--even Kelly, and some of the older, more experience fighters here had become closed off.

The man known as "Sol" was different. He was an open book, yet he wasn't.

Ilias, honestly, could tell a damn thing about him. Nothing. And that put him on guard more than anything else could have.


Sol turned and looed at Iilas.

"My my, another rare bloodline. 'Sword Speak', if I'm not mistaken. Truely, impressive young Iilas."

[Siriel]

"Indeed, I'm glad to hear it. You have much potential, and I'd hate to see your spark burn before it properly ignited."

"Thank you."

OOC: The others are seriously gonna wonder things about Julien, notably his complete lack of question and suspicions.:)

[Froggy]

"Yes, Sol. And not a problem, Ramus. Always happy to help." Ramus then thought about the man. He was giving off a positive vibe to Ramus, something he really hand't had in a logn time. Ramus wasn't as suspicious as some fo hsi classmates but he gauged teh reactions of the others about the man, but Ramus......really had no problem with the guy. Sure he knew some things about Ramus thatmost others didn't know, like the fact he was his coutnry's finest fighter, ro taht his father was a beast of a fighter, but then again this fellow brought him a sense of knowledge"

"Hey, Mr SOl..next time you see my father, tell him I'm coming for him, and we'll finish what he started"

[The Dog]

the man turned to Anselm.

"Why, Intructor Anselm. A pleasure to meet yo, sir. I've hard much of your abilities and I must say, I'm quite impressed."

He looks nothing, nor smells, like the Solarius Anselm knew. He just smelled....off.

"Well... well... well thank you, I guess." Anselm said, raising an eyebrow as he looked to the man. As he did so, the off scent still flooded his every sense, threatening to ovewhelm him as he did so.

"But I must ask sir, what exactly brings you here? We've had more than our fair share of trouble in the past few days, and we don't really need more from you." Anselm stated, keeping a wary eye on the man before him.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OT: I may have to wait until the rest of the people who is talking to Sol is done talking. Kinda hard to keep up with the RL distractions and other RPG's im working with.

That's fine man.


Just take your time.:)

[kain5252]

Justin walked out of the infirmary and noticed the man who was getting all the attention.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Ramus then thought about the man. He was giving off a positive vibe to Ramus, something he really hand't had in a logn time. Ramus wasn't as suspicious as some fo hsi classmates but he gauged teh reactions of the others about the man, but Ramus......really had no problem with the guy. Sure he knew some things about Ramus thatmost others didn't know, like the fact he was his coutnry's finest fighter, ro taht his father was a beast of a fighter, but then again this fellow brought him a sense of knowledge"

"Hey, Mr SOl..next time you see my father, tell him I'm coming for him, and we'll finish what he started"

"Hmm, yes, indeed. I'll keep both eyes open and do just that, Mr. Ramus."

[Miburohunter929]

"Oh my, no. It merely spoke of the bloodlines that started in Old Nevada, not of personal ancestry."

"Then what made you think I was a descendant of Garthin?" Dean asked.

[Tami]

"Oh my, no. It merely spoke of the bloodlines that started in Old Nevada, not of personal ancestry."

Tamiko moved in a little closer, trying to get a good look at this person. Though the closer she came, the stronger a strange feeling deep inside slowly became.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Well... well... well thank you, I guess." Anselm said, raising an eyebrow as he looked to the man. As he did so, the off scent still flooded his every sense, threatening to ovewhelm him as he did so.

"But I must ask sir, what exactly brings you here? We've had more than our fair share of trouble in the past few days, and we don't really need more from you." Anselm stated, keeping a wary eye on the man before him.

Sol held his hands up in defense.

"Now now, I'm merely here to see teh Tournament and get a look at the new generation. Nothing more, I assure you, Master Anselm."

[Yun Lao]

"He's a strange one, Dorth, but we can't do much right now but make sure he doesn't do anything funny." Wukong summarized upon his return, who was quickly proceeded by Levi.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

While flattering, Levi could only feel a bit of the opposite of his matches as of lately, especially against the Norn. His techniques had proven ineffective against both the summons of Sonirus and Hilda, not to mention having once more lost control during the last portion of the fight.

"Thank you for your compliments..." With that, he began to follow behind the Wukong's spirit, hands resting against the small of his back.

As Levi left, Sol gave him a parting, telepathic thought.

I'd be wary around the Monkey King, Captain of Dragon Dorm. Ever was he a trickster and deciever. Be on your guard around him.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

'Xing' frowned as an odd aura made itself known to his senses.

What's this... Fascinating... It's really quite unique and---

Sol.... Find.... Now...

Ah, it seems as if you've regained some measure of reason, at last. So, you said Sol. What of---?

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!!!!

Ah, a pity. Well, I don't suppose I'd care much for anything you'd say anyway. And if my suspicions are right, I don't believe I'd like to take up your offer. This is all for Xing's sake. And I won't have you muck anything up.


Sol's head shifted a bit, looking for 'Xing', havin gfelt his presence.

"Hmm, isn't that young 'Xing' I feel near here?"

[Froggy]

"Hmm, yes, indeed. I'll keep both eyes open and do just that, Mr. Ramus." Ramus smiled at the man. "Thank you then sir" As he looked at his friends asking their questions. That was before hismother came down and grabbed his shoulder. "I heard you son.......everything"

[Inverse Genesis]

Sol turned and looed at Iilas.

"My my, another rare bloodline. 'Sword Speak', if I'm not mistaken. Truely, impressive young Iilas."

Well,that's unusual. I've never met anyone who has heard of anything like my Blade Communion.

Ilias smoothed over his face, not bothering to ask the obvious question: how do you know anything about me, much less something I have no one of. Instead, he simply became to materialize his nodachi in anticipation. Better to be armed than not.

"Indeed. You move oddly--I don't believe I have ever met one who holds theirselves so."

[Tami]

"Ah, yes, Ms. Tamiko. You were Gregory's student, yes? Truely an honor to meet you, my dear. You battle with much spirit."

Her eyes went wide for a moment. Tamiko then sent out a telepathic thought to this stranger, "I know you, but I don't know you. Who are you, really?"

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Of course you are." Kekowa said coldly



"Might I ask who was it that bested you?"

"Oh my, you may ask. However, I cannot say. A geas was placed upon me, forbidding me to ever utter the name, physically or mentally. The fights rules were quite strict about what would happen to the loser, I'm afraid."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Justin walked out of the infirmary and noticed the man who was getting all the attention.

"Ah, Mr. Swift. Impressive fights, I must say. An honor to meet you, sir."

[Yun Lao]

As Levi left, Sol gave him a parting, telepathic thought.

I'd be wary around the Monkey King, Captain of Dragon Dorm. Ever was he a trickster and deciever. Be on your guard around him.

Levi nodded at the thought, His legends depict him as so, but it is not those such as he who one should fear. It is those who hide their intentions that we must fear.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Then what made you think I was a descendant of Garthin?" Dean asked.

"Hmm, yes, well, because the Red Shigan eyes were strickly from Garthin's line. So of course, you must be descended from him."

[kain5252]

"Ah, Mr. Swift. Impressive fights, I must say. An honor to meet you, sir."

"My name is Slight and thanks. Who might you be?" Justin asked.

[KamenRaida]

Xing groaned as he stopped himself from falling for the third time. To say that the Darkness within was persistent was an understatement. He'd had no doubt that it would've probably attempted to rip Xing's body apart just to gain some measure of control so that it'd be able to come across the same prescence the two had felt eariler.

Fine, Xing began to step away from the arena, Doesn't look like it'll be starting too soon anyway. We'll see who this is, but you don't try anything, do you hear me!?

The silence in his mind was what Xing took to be the Darkness' agreement, and so he made his way to this 'Sol' or whatever it was that the Darkness had called him or earlier. From the looks of it, a crowd had gathered around this person and bemused, Xing muttered, Like moths to a candle. Who the hell is this guy?

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Tamiko moved in a little closer, trying to get a good look at this person. Though the closer she came, the stronger a strange feeling deep inside slowly became.


"Ay, Ms. Kessler. A beautiful fight, I must say. You and Mr. Swift work well together. It's an honor to meet you."

[Siriel]

I suppose you fought for something that truly mattered to you then, I doubt anyone would be willing to give up that much for nothing.

[Kevin M.]

"Hmm, yes, well, that would be the one who bested me in combat. We had the same names, you see, so we fought to see who would be the true bearer of the name. I lost, and thus, was given this name instead. But that was another place, and another time."

"Really" Kelly said as his eyes narrowed on Sol. "What matter of biusness do you have hear?"

Ever had that chill, deep in your bones? Wake up one day, and just know--know--that something isn't right. Something happened, or someone's gone. That something in the world fundamentally had become askew?

Ilias felt that right now. It was a eerie breeze upon his skin, his pulse began to race, and the innate human "You're Fucked" meter had just topped out, and decided that it was gonna shoot for parts unknown.

It was remarkably hard to ignore.

Ilias watched this man, this. . Sol, as these others called him. It was easy to tell that everyone here was feeling suspicious, very tense--even Kelly, and some of the older, more experience fighters here had become closed off.

The man known as "Sol" was different. He was an open book, yet he wasn't.

Ilias, honestly, could tell a damn thing about him. Nothing. And that put him on guard more than anything else could have.


"Hey kid" Jason whispered. "Stay on your toes, this could get hairy" Jason warned as his hands tightened around the handles on both his swords. The other swordsmen did the same as they continued to keep their eyes locked on the mysterious Sol.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"He's a strange one, Dorth, but we can't do much right now but make sure he doesn't do anything funny." Wukong summarized upon his return, who was quickly proceeded by Levi.

"Indeed. I'll do so here on the physical and astral realm. However, if he does anything on the psychic or magical realms, you'll have to watch over those."

[The Dog]

Sol held his hands up in defense.

"Now now, I'm merely here to see teh Tournament and get a look at the new generation. Nothing more, I assure you, Master Anselm."

"Well... OK." Anselm said, still unsure of this "Sol" person. No matter what he said, the man still smelled off to him, and Anselm's nose wasn't known to be wrong.

[Ghost]

OOC: I'm dead tired so this will be my last post for tonight.

"Yes, I'd have mentioned Quator in a less certain tone, except I wanted to see the look on your face when I told you."

Xellos replied,

"Still, though far from enough evidence to act, the guess isn't entirely worthless. Especially since Kiran changed the look back to a straight face when Rakhsha discreetly kicked him in the shin below the table."

She isn't as close to me as Kiran, so she's a tad less free with the info.

"Yes. A good enough I suppose."

"What else do you wish to talk about?"

Nihil smirked. "You are in the same dorm as Princess Rhia, aren't you?" he asked in a conversational tone. "I watched her latest battle; very talanted girl! If she trains hard enough, she might even stand up to her brother."

His eyes narrowed somewhat. "Speaking of which, have you met Prince Shamra yet, Xellos?"

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Well,that's unusual. I've never met anyone who has heard of anything like my Blade Communion.

Ilias smoothed over his face, not bothering to ask the obvious question: how do you know anything about me, much less something I have no one of. Instead, he simply became to materialize his nodachi in anticipation. Better to be armed than not.

"Indeed. You move oddly--I don't believe I have ever met one who holds theirselves so."

"Hmm, yes, I suppose I am rather unique. No so more then you, or young Dean, though."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Her eyes went wide for a moment. Tamiko then sent out a telepathic thought to this stranger, "I know you, but I don't know you. Who are you, really?"

"Hmm, yes, I was a.....friend, of Gregory's. We met once whe nI visitied him, some years back."

[Yun Lao]

"Indeed. I'll do so here on the physical and astral realm. However, if he does anything on the psychic or magical realms, you'll have to watch over those."

"Gotcha." The Monkey King nodded. Well wasn't this a crappy turnabout, all he had came for was to see a few hotties fight --while preferably in skimpy outfits, but fully clothed was all right-- and now everything had come to a grinding halt.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Levi nodded at the thought, His legends depict him as so, but it is not those such as he who one should fear. It is those who hide their intentions that we must fear.

Ah, yes. Wise words indeed, Captain. Wise words indeed.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"My name is Slight and thanks. Who might you be?" Justin asked.

"Ah, I apologize. Sol is my name and title, Mr. Slight. A pleasure to meet you."

[Siriel]

I suppose you fought for something that truly mattered to you then, I doubt anyone would be willing to give up that much for nothing.

OOC: In case you missed it.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Xing groaned as he stopped himself from falling for the third time. To say that the Darkness within was persistent was an understatement. He'd had no doubt that it would've probably attempted to rip Xing's body apart just to gain some measure of control so that it'd be able to come across the same prescence the two had felt eariler.

Fine, Xing began to step away from the arena, Doesn't look like it'll be starting too soon anyway. We'll see who this is, but you don't try anything, do you hear me!?

The silence in his mind was what Xing took to be the Darkness' agreement, and so he made his way to this 'Sol' or whatever it was that the Darkness had called him or earlier. From the looks of it, a crowd had gathered around this person and bemused, Xing muttered, Like moths to a candle. Who the hell is this guy?


"Ah, Master Xing. A pleasure to meet you at last."

[Froggy]

"Ma! you knwo the reason I came here was to further myself along enough to finally get what i watned on him!"

"still....he knows all that bout yoru father?

"mom..no need to be suspicious!"

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

I suppose you fought for something that truly mattered to you then, I doubt anyone would be willing to give up that much for nothing.

Truely, Mr. Julien. I fought for something of much value to me at the time."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Really" Kelly said as his eyes narrowed on Sol. "What matter of biusness do you have hear?"




"Hey kid" Jason whispered. "Stay on your toes, this could get hairy" Jason warned as his hands tightened around the handles on both his swords. The other swordsmen did the same as they continued to keep their eyes locked on the mysterious Sol.

"Now now, I'm merely here to observe the Tournament. Nothing more, Black Storm Kelly."

[Silver Knight]

"Oh my, you may ask. However, I cannot say. A geas was placed upon me, forbidding me to ever utter the name, physically or mentally. The fights rules were quite strict about what would happen to the loser, I'm afraid."

"Hummm, interesting." Is all Kekowa could say.

We need Henry of Natlie to do a psychic thing so we know what we're dealin gwith.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Well... OK." Anselm said, still unsure of this "Sol" person. No matter what he said, the man still smelled off to him, and Anselm's nose wasn't known to be wrong.

"Ah, my thanks, Master Anselm."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Gotcha." The Monkey King nodded. Well wasn't this a crappy turnabout, all he had came for was to see a few hotties fight --while preferably in skimpy outfits, but fully clothed was all right-- and now everything had come to a grinding halt.

"Thank you, Sun." Dorth said before he vanished into a doorway leading to the Astral Realm.

[Miburohunter929]

"Hmm, yes, well, because the Red Shigan eyes were strickly from Garthin's line. So of course, you must be descended from him."

Dean said nothing, only contemplating Sol's answer.

Sol knew far too much, about everything. It was as if he had specifically read up on everyone in the room. But for what?

I'll guess I'll have to ask him. Dean thought, his eyes turning red.

...The hell?

Dean could sense everything just fine. He could "See" his friends, the building, and could tell that they were almost as concerned as he was. He could hear their hearts beating in anxiety, likely attempting to figure out why Sol was here.

He could hear Ilias's hand tighten as he gripped his nodachi, and could hear Kelly, being clearly cautious of Sol. He could hear his comrades talking amongst themselves, curious as to Sol's intentions.

It was a perfect picture. Execpt for one thing.

Sol wasnt there. He was standing not five feet from him, and yet Dean couldnt detect him. No heartbeat, no breathing, nothing.

It was almost as if he wasnt there. Dean hadnt seen anything even close to this situation since Diana. No, He could atleast detect her. She wasnt human, but it was still within his abilities.

But Sol on the otherhand...


Dean hoped back several feet, eyes, returning to normal as they did.

"The hell are you?" He asked, one fist clenched at his side. "Are you the same kind of person as..."

[Siriel]

Truely, Mr. Julien. I fought for something of much value to me at the time."

I see, I won't ask what it is. Such things aren't meant to be known. Not by people who wouldn't understand their significance to the other.

[kain5252]

"Ah, I apologize. Sol is my name and title, Mr. Slight. A pleasure to meet you."

"Nice to meet you to, Sol. So, are you a teacher or just come to watch?".

[Tami]

"Hmm, yes, I was a.....friend, of Gregory's. We met once whe nI visitied him, some years back."

Tamiko looked intently at this man, Sol he called himself. Seeing him reminded her of the vision's she had, back before her collapse. Could he have been one of the two men in her visions? Is that why he looks so familiar? Troubled by this, and unsure of herself, she said nothing more. Just watched him, and listened to his responses to the other's questions.

[Siriel]

Dean said nothing, only contemplating Sol's answer.

Sol knew far too much, about everything. It was as if he had specifically read up on everyone in the room. But for what?

I'll guess I'll have to ask him. Dean thought, his eyes turning red.

...The hell?

Dean could sense everything just fine. He could "See" his friends, the building, and could tell that they were almost as concerned as he was. He could hear their hearts beating in anxiety, likely attempting to figure out why Sol was here.

OOC: Julien is simply calm. Just wanted to inform you.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Dean said nothing, only contemplating Sol's answer.

Sol knew far too much, about everything. It was as if he had specifically read up on everyone in the room. But for what?

I'll guess I'll have to ask him. Dean thought, his eyes turning red.

...The hell?

Dean could sense everything just fine. He could "See" his friends, the building, and could tell that they were almost as concerned as he was. He could hear their hearts beating in anxiety, likely attempting to figure out why Sol was here.

He could hear Ilias's hand tighten as he gripped his nodachi, and could hear Kelly, being clearly cautious of Sol. He could hear his comrades talking amongst themselves, curious as to Sol's intentions.

It was a perfect picture. Execpt for one thing.

Sol wasnt there. He was standing not five feet from him, and yet Dean couldnt detect him. No heartbeat, no breathing, nothing.

It was almost as if he wasnt there.

Dean hoped back several feet, eyes, returning to normal as they did.

"The hell are you?" He asked, one fist clenched at his side. "Are you the same kind of person as..."


Sol turned his head, his eyes still hidden. Sol's voice, still changing, had a new tone to it. One of caution.

"Now, now, why did you do that, Mr. Galtain? What did you see?"

[KamenRaida]

"Ah, Master Xing. A pleasure to meet you at last."

For a moment, 'Xing' had to guard his suprise that 'his' name was known. Perhaps he was underestimating him, but he was quite certain that very few actually even knew who Xing was. That he was one of the best students in the Beast Fist School did not make a difference to relative anonymity he expected his current host body to have.

Then he recalled that he'd probably have known from reading the list of fighters in this tournament. Indeed, if he'd been around since the beggining, he probably should be able to place name to faces quite easily. But the problem with that would be why he had not sensed his prescence until now.

Deciding it was safer to play along however, 'Xing' offered a good-natured chuckle, "I must admit that I do not know whether I should be flattered or worried that my name is well known. Sadly, I cannot say that I know yours. Perhaps you'd care to offer it so we may address each other with equal ease?"

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

I see, I won't ask what it is. Such things aren't meant to be known. Not by people who wouldn't understand their significance to the other.

"My thanks, Mr. Julien, for not prying."

[Froggy]

"Wouldn't Dean see you with his eyes? I mean he's got two fo them" Ramus hadn't known about Dean's shigan yet

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Nice to meet you to, Sol. So, are you a teacher or just come to watch?".

"Oh, just to watch, just to watch, Mr. Slight."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

For a moment, 'Xing' had to guard his suprise that 'his' name was known. Perhaps he was underestimating him, but he was quite certain that very few actually even knew who Xing was. That he was one of the best students in the Beast Fist School did not make a difference to relative anonymity he expected his current host body to have.

Then he recalled that he'd probably have known from reading the list of fighters in this tournament. Indeed, if he'd been around since the beggining, he probably should be able to place name to faces quite easily. But the problem with that would be why he had not sensed his prescence until now.

Deciding it was safer to play along however, 'Xing' offered a good-natured chuckle, "I must admit that I do not know whether I should be flattered or worried that my name is well known. Sadly, I cannot say that I know yours. Perhaps you'd care to offer it so we may address each other with equal ease?"


"I go by Sol, Master 'Xing'. A studier of old ways and older things, one might say."

The emphisis on 'Xing' did not go unnoticed by Xing.

[Siriel]

"My thanks, Mr. Julien, for not prying."

The others are prying enough, and beside, like I said, I probably wouldn't understand why you fought.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Wouldn't Dean see you with his eyes? I mean he's got two fo them" Ramus hadn't known about Dean's shigan yet

"Hmm, no. He used his Red Shigan Eyes on me. A very old, and very powerful Nevadian technique."

[FalconX2000]

OOC:

Brief summary of the Xellos/Khanda/KRIEG spy thriller so far.:D

KRIEG is a terrorist organisation that wants to overthrow Khanda, a utopian country with very advanced technology but semi-pacifistic and isolationist beliefs. It also wants to obtain this unique super-ore called Orikhan, that does all kinds of things that Ghost hasn't gotten into great detail about.

Xellos's coperation, Xanatos Enterprises, has considerable assets and investment within Khanda.

ZAHLEN is an elite team of agents for KRIEG. Their leader, Gilead Kain AKA Nihil Dux, approached Xellos and recruited him to conduct espionage on Khanda, promising Khanda's advanced technologies and continued business within the Khandian islands once government was restored.

Xellos's first mission was to discover the identity of Operative XIII from the Khandian rulers, a Khandian spy who KRIEG had recently discovered the existence of and feared had infiltrated them.

Xellos met the Khandian rulers, King Kiran and Queen Rakhsha, but then revealed that KRIEG had hired him and he hoped to leverage his position to foil the terrorist organisation's plans and eventually devastate it. It was then found out that the recruiter was from ZAHLEN upon Xellos's description.

King Kiran briefed Xellos on ZAHLEN, and gave a few hints indicating that Operative XIII was a member of them, though he didn't say which one. Xellos formed a plan to mislead KRIEG by telling them that the spy had direct access to council information. After discussing it with Kiran, Xellos left.

Xellos spoke with Nihil, but instead of telling him the story he was supposed to have done after the discussion with Kiran, he revealed that he'd told Kiran that he was a double agent against KRIEG. Thus, Kiran was going to be supplying him with information that Xellos could then relay to KRIEG.

Xellos also told Nihil that the spy was a member of ZAHLEN, but told him it was Quator. When asked how he knew this, Xellos replied with a semi-fictional version of events that had happened during the briefing. He said he'd only been told straight out that the spy was a member of ZAHLEN, but due to a couple of inadvertant giveaways by the Khandian rulers he'd deducted that Quator was the one (his line of deduction having been explained on the earlier 1070+ page region).

So what is Xellos really doing? Has he betrayed Khanda? Is he betraying KRIEG? Which side is he really a double agent for? Find out by continuing to keep track of this plotline!:D

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Tamiko looked intently at this man, Sol he called himself. Seeing him reminded her of the vision's she had, back before her collapse. Could he have been one of the two men in her visions? Is that why he looks so familiar? Troubled by this, and unsure of herself, she said nothing more. Just watched him, and listened to his responses to the other's questions.

''Is something wrong, Ms. Kessler? You seem troubled."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC:

Brief summary of the Xellos/Khanda/KRIEG spy thriller so far.:D

KRIEG is a terrorist organisation that wants to overthrow Khanda, a utopian country with very advanced technology but semi-pacifistic and isolationist beliefs. It also wants to obtain this unique super-ore called Orikhan, that does all kinds of things that Ghost hasn't gotten into great detail about.

Xellos's coperation, Xanatos Enterprises, has considerable assets and investment within Khanda.

ZAHLEN is an elite team of agents for KRIEG. Their leader, Gilead Kain AKA Nihil Dux, approached Xellos and recruited him to conduct espionage on Khanda, promising Khanda's advanced technologies and continued business within the Khandian islands once government was restored.

Xellos's first mission was to discover the identity of Operative XIII from the Khandian rulers, a Khandian spy who KRIEG had recently discovered the existence of and feared had infiltrated them.

Xellos then revealed to the Khandian rulers, King Kiran and Queen Rakhsha, that KRIEG had hired him and he hoped to leverage his position to foil the terrorist organisation's plans and eventually devastate it. It was then found out that the recruiter was from ZAHLEN upon Xellos's description.

King Kiran briefed Xellos on ZAHLEN, and gave a few hints indicating that Operative XIII was a member of them, though he didn't say which one. Xellos formed a plan to mislead KRIEG by telling them that the spy had direct access to council information. After discussing it with Kiran, Xellos left.

Xellos spoke with Nihil, but instead of telling him the story he was supposed to have done after the discussion with Kiran, he revealed that he'd told Kiran that he was a double agent against KRIEG. Thus, Kiran was going to be supplying him with information that Xellos could then relay to KRIEG.

Xellos also told Nihil that the spy was a member of ZAHLEN, but told him it was Quator. When asked how he knew this, Xellos with a semi-fictional version of events that had happened during the briefing. He said he'd only been told straight out that the spy was a member of ZAHLEN, but due to a couple of inadvertant giveaways by the Khandian rulers he'd deducted that Quator was the one (his line of deduction having been explained on the earlier 1070+ page region).

So what is Xellos really doing? Has he betrayed Khanda? Is he betraying KRIEG? Which side is he really a double agent for? Find out by continuing to keep track of this plotline!:D



*Thumbs up*.


Nice summary, Falcon.:)

[Silver Knight]

"Hmm, no. He used his Red Shigan Eyes on me. A very old, and very powerful Nevadian technique."

"Which obviously," Kekowa said in anger "means Dean knwos something's up. Dean What did you see!?"

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

The others are prying enough, and beside, like I said, I probably wouldn't understand why you fought.

Sol nodded again, his face still turned towards Dean, however.

[Froggy]

"Hmm, no. He used his Red Shigan Eyes on me. A very old, and very powerful Nevadian technique."

"oh snap.........I didn't even know Dean had some type of technique like that...but then again.......I gotta ask more questions"

[Yun Lao]

OOC: Heh, Xellos' little spy subplot has made him the James Bond of Arcadia in my books.

[FalconX2000]

OOC: I'm dead tired so this will be my last post for tonight.



Nihil smirked. "You are in the same dorm as Princess Rhia, aren't you?" he asked in a conversational tone. "I watched her latest battle; very talanted girl! If she trains hard enough, she might even stand up to her brother."

His eyes narrowed somewhat. "Speaking of which, have you met Prince Shamra yet, Xellos?"

Xellos nodded slowly,

"Yes I have, though only briefly. He appears to be here to observe the tournament in secret, as well as protect his sister."

[Inverse Genesis]

"Hmm, no. He used his Red Shigan Eyes on me. A very old, and very powerful Nevadian technique."

Ilias jerked his head to the side, and stared at Dean for a moment.

Nevadian, hmm? I'll have to ask of this, later.

While Ilias didn't exactly like the fact that this man knew something, anything, about him, especially something that he had never spoken about with anyone, right now would be a good time to avail himself and prepare for future bouts.

After all, if this man knew things that Ilias had never spoken about, then perhaps he knew things about others as well.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: Heh, Xellos' little spy subplot has made him the James Bond of Arcadia in my books.

Only with less women and more spying done.


:D


But yeah, I agree.

[Silver Knight]

OOC:

Brief summary of the Xellos/Khanda/KRIEG spy thriller so far.:D

KRIEG is a terrorist organisation that wants to overthrow Khanda, a utopian country with very advanced technology but semi-pacifistic and isolationist beliefs. It also wants to obtain this unique super-ore called Orikhan, that does all kinds of things that Ghost hasn't gotten into great detail about.

Xellos's coperation, Xanatos Enterprises, has considerable assets and investment within Khanda.

ZAHLEN is an elite team of agents for KRIEG. Their leader, Gilead Kain AKA Nihil Dux, approached Xellos and recruited him to conduct espionage on Khanda, promising Khanda's advanced technologies and continued business within the Khandian islands once government was restored.

Xellos's first mission was to discover the identity of Operative XIII from the Khandian rulers, a Khandian spy who KRIEG had recently discovered the existence of and feared had infiltrated them.

Xellos met the Khandian rulers, King Kiran and Queen Rakhsha, but then revealed that KRIEG had hired him and he hoped to leverage his position to foil the terrorist organisation's plans and eventually devastate it. It was then found out that the recruiter was from ZAHLEN upon Xellos's description.

King Kiran briefed Xellos on ZAHLEN, and gave a few hints indicating that Operative XIII was a member of them, though he didn't say which one. Xellos formed a plan to mislead KRIEG by telling them that the spy had direct access to council information. After discussing it with Kiran, Xellos left.

Xellos spoke with Nihil, but instead of telling him the story he was supposed to have done after the discussion with Kiran, he revealed that he'd told Kiran that he was a double agent against KRIEG. Thus, Kiran was going to be supplying him with information that Xellos could then relay to KRIEG.

Xellos also told Nihil that the spy was a member of ZAHLEN, but told him it was Quator. When asked how he knew this, Xellos with a semi-fictional version of events that had happened during the briefing. He said he'd only been told straight out that the spy was a member of ZAHLEN, but due to a couple of inadvertant giveaways by the Khandian rulers he'd deducted that Quator was the one (his line of deduction having been explained on the earlier 1070+ page region).

So what is Xellos really doing? Has he betrayed Khanda? Is he betraying KRIEG? Which side is he really a double agent for? Find out by continuing to keep track of this plotline!:D

OOC: Hell I wish I could be in on this plotline. Might have to PM ghost about it. Oh and Falcon watch out leadeing a double life is easy. Its the triple and quadupile lifes that get you in the end;)

[kain5252]

"Oh, just to watch, just to watch, Mr. Slight."

"Alright... cool" Justin said, tilting his head and crossing his arms. Not really sure what to make of this Sol. "So... you have any friends or family fighting?".

[KamenRaida]

"I go by Sol, Master 'Xing'. A studier of old ways and older things, one might say."

The emphisis on 'Xing' did not go unnoticed by Xing.

He did not like the emphasis Sol put on his name. It suggested that he knew.

Of course, there was the fact that Levi knew as well, but 'Xing' was only comfortable with that fact because Levi was not some oddity which suddenly appeared. Sol, however, was.

Trying his best not to allow his worries appear on his facial features, Xing said, "Ah, so you must possess quite abit of knowledge then. No wonder we're all gathering here to hear from you."

[Silver Knight]

"Which obviously," Kekowa said in anger "means Dean knwos something's up. Dean What did you see!?"

OOC: cased it was missed

[Siriel]

"Hmm, no. He used his Red Shigan Eyes on me. A very old, and very powerful Nevadian technique."

Red Shigan Eyes? I'll remember that.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

He did not like the emphasis Sol put on his name. It suggested that he knew.

Of course, there was the fact that Levi knew as well, but 'Xing' was only comfortable with that fact because Levi was not some oddity which suddenly appeared. Sol, however, was.

Trying his best not to allow his worries appear on his facial features, Xing said, "Ah, so you must possess quite abit of knowledge then. No wonder we're all gathering here to hear from you."

"Hmm, yes, something like that, Master 'Xing'. I was just telling them about Red Shigan Eyes, the old Nevadian Bloodline that Garthin, last warrior King, had."

[KamenRaida]

OOC: Xellos may be a dick. But he's quite the awesome dick. :D

[Tami]

''Is something wrong, Ms. Kessler? You seem troubled."

Pausing for a moment, still unsure of herself, she finally responded. "You remind me of someone I saw, in a vision." Tamiko's face wore a serious expression, especially now that she was getting her memory back.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Alright... cool" Justin said, tilting his head and crossing his arms. Not really sure what to make of this Sol. "So... you have any friends or family fighting?".

"Hmm, yes, I have a few.....friends here, so to speak. More aquaintances, then anything."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Pausing for a moment, still unsure of herself, she finally responded. "You remind me of someone I saw, in a vision." Tamiko's face wore a serious expression, especially now that she was getting her memory back.



"Hmm, truely? A vision, you say? Those should never be ignored, especially by those who use psionic energies, like yourself, Ms. Kessler."

[KamenRaida]

"Hmm, yes, something like that, Master 'Xing'. I was just telling them about Red Shigan Eyes, the old Nevadian Bloodline that Garthin, last warrior King, had."

"Hmmmm, I noticed. It would appear that my friend, Dean, seems to be quite suspicious. Forgive me if my next words offend you, but I do see his rationale. Granted, that I don't fully comprehend the situation yet, I gather that you may've imparted some knowledge which one would not expect many people to have, yes?"

[FalconX2000]

*Thumbs up*.


Nice summary, Falcon.:)

OOC: Heh, Xellos' little spy subplot has made him the James Bond of Arcadia in my books.

Arigato Goseimas.:)

[kain5252]

"Hmm, yes, I have a few.....friends here, so to speak. More aquaintances, then anything."

"Really?" Justin sounding a little interested. "What Dorm were they in? If you dont mind me asking that is".

[The Dog]

OOC:

Brief summary of the Xellos/Khanda/KRIEG spy thriller so far.:D

KRIEG is a terrorist organisation that wants to overthrow Khanda, a utopian country with very advanced technology but semi-pacifistic and isolationist beliefs. It also wants to obtain this unique super-ore called Orikhan, that does all kinds of things that Ghost hasn't gotten into great detail about.

Xellos's coperation, Xanatos Enterprises, has considerable assets and investment within Khanda.

ZAHLEN is an elite team of agents for KRIEG. Their leader, Gilead Kain AKA Nihil Dux, approached Xellos and recruited him to conduct espionage on Khanda, promising Khanda's advanced technologies and continued business within the Khandian islands once government was restored.

Xellos's first mission was to discover the identity of Operative XIII from the Khandian rulers, a Khandian spy who KRIEG had recently discovered the existence of and feared had infiltrated them.

Xellos met the Khandian rulers, King Kiran and Queen Rakhsha, but then revealed that KRIEG had hired him and he hoped to leverage his position to foil the terrorist organisation's plans and eventually devastate it. It was then found out that the recruiter was from ZAHLEN upon Xellos's description.

King Kiran briefed Xellos on ZAHLEN, and gave a few hints indicating that Operative XIII was a member of them, though he didn't say which one. Xellos formed a plan to mislead KRIEG by telling them that the spy had direct access to council information. After discussing it with Kiran, Xellos left.

Xellos spoke with Nihil, but instead of telling him the story he was supposed to have done after the discussion with Kiran, he revealed that he'd told Kiran that he was a double agent against KRIEG. Thus, Kiran was going to be supplying him with information that Xellos could then relay to KRIEG.

Xellos also told Nihil that the spy was a member of ZAHLEN, but told him it was Quator. When asked how he knew this, Xellos replied with a semi-fictional version of events that had happened during the briefing. He said he'd only been told straight out that the spy was a member of ZAHLEN, but due to a couple of inadvertant giveaways by the Khandian rulers he'd deducted that Quator was the one (his line of deduction having been explained on the earlier 1070+ page region).

So what is Xellos really doing? Has he betrayed Khanda? Is he betraying KRIEG? Which side is he really a double agent for? Find out by continuing to keep track of this plotline!:D

OOC: Eh, needs more lesbians. And a lot less Xellos.



Just kidding.;)

It's excellente.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: cased it was missed

Miburohunter's responding. Just be patient.:)

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Hmmmm, I noticed. It would appear that my friend, Dean, seems to be quite suspicious. Forgive me if my next words offend you, but I do see his rationale. Granted, that I don't fully comprehend the situation yet, I gather that you may've imparted some knowledge which one would not expect many people to have, yes?"

"Hmm, well, I suppose that might seem suspicious."



No more suspicious then yourself, though. You act and speak to differently then Xing does, 'Xing'.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Really?" Justin sounding a little interested. "What Dorm were they in? If you dont mind me asking that is".

"Oh, they're amongst the spectators, actually. Though I did have a friend in Wolf Dorm. Nice girl."

[Miburohunter929]

Sol turned his head, his eyes still hidden. Sol's voice, still changing, had a new tone to it. One of caution.

"Now, now, why did you do that, Mr. Galtain? What did you see?"

Dean looked towards Sol, Still unsettled by what he saw, Or didnt in this case.

"Since you already know how my Shingan works, I assume you know I dont see. Atleast not in the traditional sense."

"But I can still paint a pretty good picture by hearing. But somehow, the only thing missing is you. Everyone, and everything is here, except you. There's a big....Gap...Where you are."

"I can hear a butterfly flap it's wings 100 meters away if necessary. I can easily hear a heartbeat, or the air rubbing against skin. Yet none of that is happening with you."

[Silver Knight]

Miburohunter's responding. Just be patient.:)

OOC: Awwww, Do I have to?;)

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Sol trned as Hunter appeared ina puff of Brimstone.



"Ah, Hunter! How marvelous! The last Demon Triumveraite. Truely, this is an honor!"


Hunter looked at the man, his third eye wide open and stepped back.

"How did you know about the Triumveriate!?"


"Why, your third eye and tail gave it away. Tobin's Spirit Guide touches on the subject quite well towards the end."

[Silver Knight]

Dean looked towards Sol, Still unsettled by what he saw, Or didnt in this case.

"Since you already know how my Shingan works, I assume you know I dont see. Atleast not in the traditional sense."

"But I can still paint a pretty good picture by hearing. But somehow, the only thing missing is you. Everyone, and everything is here, except you. There's a big....Gap...Where you are."

"I see then, Kekowa said getting closer to Sol "so it isnt a real person then. Tell us the truth stranger who are you?"

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Dean looked towards Sol, Still unsettled by what he saw, Or didnt in this case.

"Since you already know how my Shingan works, I assume you know I dont see. Atleast not in the traditional sense."

"But I can still paint a pretty good picture by hearing. But somehow, the only thing missing is you. Everyone, and everything is here, except you. There's a big....Gap...Where you are."


"Hmm, the same goes for Hunter's third eye too. Im quite invisible on each plain, I'm afraid, so of course your eyes won't see me. Though still, having you both actually confirm it is quite a bit better then surmising it."

[Siriel]

"I see then, Kekowa said getting closer to Sol "so it isnt a real person then. Tell us the truth stranger who are you?"

Julien looked at Kekowa, surprised by his bluntness.

"That's rude, just because your techniques can't see him doesn't mean he's not 'real'."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"I see then, Kekowa said getting closer to Sol "so it isnt a real person then. Tell us the truth stranger who are you?"

"How rude! I am quite real, Mr. Kekowa. See?"


With that, Sol bent down and picked up discarded pop can.


"If I wasn't real, I wouln't be capable of picking this up, would I?"

[KamenRaida]

"Hmm, well, I suppose that might seem suspicious."



No more suspicious then yourself, though. You act and speak to differently then Xing does, 'Xing'.

'Xing' furrowed his eyes at the mental response he received.

Breaing his smile, Xing decided to make a physical response first, "But, I suppose we can excuse you. Considering how many individuals of... well, perhaps not equal... but certainly abundant knowledge have shown up to observe this tournament, you probably are not one we should lay too much suspicion of."

I never did claim to be a good actor. Although, trust me, I would try harder were it not for certain factors.

[kain5252]

"Oh, they're amongst the spectators, actually. Though I did have a friend in Wolf Dorm. Nice girl."

"Wolf Dorm?..." Justin scratched his cheek trying to remember.

[Tami]

While the others were busy talking to Sol, Kado was not too far away, pacing back and forth. He was excited about having been accepted, but worried about what he was going to tell his parents. Or even if they will let him attend this school. Thinking to himself, "Oh, man, what am I going to do?"

[Miburohunter929]

Julien looked at Kekowa, surprised by his bluntness.

"That's rude, just because your techniques can't see him doesn't mean he's not 'real'."

"I guess." Dean said, turing to Julien. "But it is odd. I've done it against all sorts of creatures, in all types of places, and It's never been like this."

Dean noticed that Julien seemed surprisingly calm throughtout this whole incident, but shrugged it off as composure.

[Yun Lao]

"Levi-sama!" Caught off guard, yet again, Levi was knocked off the bleachers by Tomoe's diving tackle. Of course, following her were Monk Shu and Mai; the former gaze drifting up to where Sol and the others were. Glancing back to Levi, who nodded despite being near strangled by Tomoe.

"Heh, I didn't know you had a girl, kid. Heh, nice panties." He stumbled back as Tomoe's legs suddenly kicked back. "Must have one of those senses...heh"

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

'Xing' furrowed his eyes at the mental response he received.

Breaing his smile, Xing decided to make a physical response first, "But, I suppose we can excuse you. Considering how many individuals of... well, perhaps not equal... but certainly abundant knowledge have shown up to observe this tournament, you probably are not one we should lay too much suspicion of."

I never did claim to be a good actor. Although, trust me, I would try harder were it not for certain factors.

"My thanks, Master Xing."


True. I must say though, what you've doen to the boy is quite impressive. A DNA pattern possesion, yes?

[Froggy]

OOC: the intrigue continues with....IN THE MEANTIME THEATER!


Janus Navila was currently iontop a mountain, looking down. The cold was something he ahd learn to bear, and taht he msut overcome. He looked down on hsi opponent at the mountaintop, an alligator that stood on two legs. "You are quite skilledwhateveryoaurebutyou'retooangry"

The alligator huffed, and puffed, saying "while you have gretpower, but exercise no control....when you obviously can" as he got into a stance


"WhyshouldIwhenicanletitflowfreely? He asked the gator before appearing in front of the gator with a smirk on his eyes, and his hand through the gators chest, causign the gator to cough up blood. "Ihardlyknewyou,ShangChi,butyouprovidedmewithachall enge.hopetherstrofyoursectis asmucha challenge" Janus said, before speeding up teh mountain

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Wolf Dorm?..." Justin scratched his cheek trying to remember.

"Hmm yes, she was a young girl with twin blue pony tails."

[Miburohunter929]

"How rude! I am quite real, Mr. Kekowa. See?"


With that, Sol bent down and picked up discarded pop can.


"If I wasn't real, I wouln't be capable of picking this up, would I?"

"Alright." Dean said, still weary of Sol's explination. " Why exactly are you invisible on each plain?"

It seems....Wierd.

[The Dog]

"How patronizing, as though everybody but the house with the gun wielding devil, the witches, and the werewolf are pure evil. How selfish to give no honors. I expected a glorious show of unarmed combat. Honorable. One on one. Instead, I've found a moll of philosophical tripe. Surely you won't reconsider?"

Selma narrowed her eyes at the young man, clenching her fist at her sides as she did so. Samuel looked him over, then looked to Selma, who returned the look. He gave her a small nod, releasing her shoulder as he backed away, flames beginning to engulf her hands as she nodded to him.

"Very well, we shall have honorable, one-on-one combat." Selma said, the flames on her hands beginning to grow with intensity as she spoke.

[kain5252]

"Hmm yes, she was a young girl with twin blue pony tails."

Justin shook his head. "Sorry, cant recall. Been to much on my mind. I dod recall two people summoning a undead king or something. But thats only because Henry and I had to fight them, sorry Sol".

[Siriel]

"I guess." Dean said, turing to Julien. "But it is odd. I've done it against all sorts of creatures, in all types of places, and It's never been like this."

Dean noticed that Julien seemed surprisingly calm throughtout this whole incident, but shrugged it off as composure.

"There are things that can't be imagined in the world, someone who was burned to this extent...it's not surprising you never saw it, I doubt it happens more than once every generation...if that."

[Kevin M.]

"Now now, I'm merely here to observe the Tournament. Nothing more, Black Storm Kelly."


Kelly said nothing but still watched the man closely, along with the rest of his crew.

"If you are just a simple spectator, then you are welcome to watch to your hearts content." Kelly told the man. "Just make sure that you don't not do anything foolish"

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Alright." Dean said, still weary of Sol's explination. " Why exactly are you invisible on each plain?"

It seems....Wierd.

''Hmm, yes, well, that's in part to my 'Lost Talent' I mentioned earlier."

[Chrosis]

OOC: The fight started yet?

[Froggy]

OOC: the intrigue continues with....IN THE MEANTIME THEATER!


Janus Navila was currently iontop a mountain, looking down. The cold was something he ahd learn to bear, and taht he msut overcome. He looked down on hsi opponent at the mountaintop, an alligator that stood on two legs. "You are quite skilledwhateveryoaurebutyou'retooangry"

The alligator huffed, and puffed, saying "while you have gretpower, but exercise no control....when you obviously can" as he got into a stance


"WhyshouldIwhenicanletitflowfreely? He asked the gator before appearing in front of the gator with a smirk on his eyes, and his hand through the gators chest, causign the gator to cough up blood. "Ihardlyknewyou,ShangChi,butyouprovidedmewithachall enge.hopetherstrofyoursectis asmucha challenge" Janus said, before speeding up teh mountain
Once Janus ahd reached the top of the mountain, he saw the temple. He toppled the door with a hundred quick hits. "A templefullofalligators....hrm"

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Justin shook his head. "Sorry, cant recall. Been to much on my mind. I dod recall two people summoning a undead king or something. But thats only because Henry and I had to fight them, sorry Sol".

"Hmm, yes, her name was Sasami, I believe. Truely remarkable, that girl."

[Siriel]

OOC: The fight started yet?

OOC: Fight? What are you talking about? The last eight page are all about Sol!:p

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Kelly said nothing but still watched the man closely, along with the rest of his crew.

"If you are just a simple spectator, then you are welcome to watch to your hearts content." Kelly told the man. "Just make sure that you don't not do anything foolish"

Sol's head turned to Kelly, and his mouth formed a slight smirk.

"Of course not, Intructor Kelly."


Of course not, old friend.


The last part was said telepathically to Kelly.

[Yun Lao]

OOC: I just realized something. 'Team Evil' has three dorm Captains in its ranks.

[Silver Knight]

"How rude! I am quite real, Mr. Kekowa. See?"


With that, Sol bent down and picked up discarded pop can.


"If I wasn't real, I wouln't be capable of picking this up, would I?"

"Actually you could." Kekowa said coldly "You could be an entity in the shape of a person and that shape could be capable of interacting with things. But that doesnt make it "Real" "

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: The fight started yet?

We were forced to delay until tomorrow or the next day due to tardiness and tiredness.


Though the fact that you showed up now, just as I explained that Sol was connected to Sasami, is quite humourous IMO.

[Froggy]

OOC: I just realized something. 'Team Evil' has three dorm Captains in its ranks.
OOC: Wait it does?

[Legato]

OOC: The fight started yet?

Everyone seems to be sharing their love to Sol at this point.

[Chrosis]

OOC: Fight? What are you talking about? The last eight page are all about Sol!:p

OOC: ...but isn't there supposed to be a match going on right now? :confused:

[kain5252]

"Hmm, yes, her name was Sasami, I believe. Truely remarkable, that girl."

"Hmm, maybe Ill try and find her later and talk with her if you say she's that interesting" Justin said.

[Froggy]

Once Janus ahd reached the top of the mountain, he saw the temple. He toppled the door with a hundred quick hits. "A templefullofalligators....hrm"
Janus walked into the temple, unseen to the gators. that is.......until the statues started to move.

"Interestiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiign" he said, before getting into a fighting stance

[Chrosis]

Everyone seems to be sharing their love to Sol at this point.

OOC: I feel silly for asking this... but who?

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Actually you could." Kekowa said coldly "You could be an entity in the shape of a person and that shape could be capable of interacting with things. But that doesnt make it "Real" "

"Hmm, point Mr. Kekowa. How should I prove my 'realness' to you then?"

[Siriel]

"Actually you could." Kekowa said coldly "You could be an entity in the shape of a person and that shape could be capable of interacting with things. But that doesnt make it "Real" "

"You really have an interesting concept of reality. And of the correct way to talk to people."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: I feel silly for asking this... but who?

A mysterious man that showed up and has lot of information that he shouldn't.



And I already replied as to why the match isn't ongoing right now.

[KamenRaida]

"My thanks, Master Xing."


True. I must say though, what you've doen to the boy is quite impressive. A DNA pattern possesion, yes?

Well, in a manner of speaking, yes. But, as I'm sure you already know that such a skill is very difficult, and that the chances of it's success are only increased if both individuals are related by blood in some manner. Possessing his DNA was only part of the reason why I can quite successfully function in this body. And if you're as observant and as well learnt as I think you are, you should know what the other part is.

[Siriel]

OOC: I feel silly for asking this... but who?

OOC: Read the last 8 pages, or do like everyone and assume it's Solarius with a false name.:p

[Siriel]

"There are things that can't be imagined in the world, someone who was burned to this extent...it's not surprising you never saw it, I doubt it happens more than once every generation...if that."

OOC: In case Dean missed that.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"Hmm, maybe Ill try and find her later and talk with her if you say she's that interesting" Justin said.

"Hmm, sadly, I took her home after her match. She was hit by quite the attack from Peter, and was very beadly hurt afterwards."

[Chrosis]

We were forced to delay until tomorrow or the next day due to tardiness and tiredness.


Though the fact that you showed up now, just as I explained that Sol was connected to Sasami, is quite humourous IMO.

OOC: Ah. Fine then. Can't believe you people have postponed this for two days. :p :rolleyes:

[Miburohunter929]

''Hmm, yes, well, that's in part to my 'Lost Talent' I mentioned earlier."

" I see." Dean replied, shrugging. "How'd you get a talent like that?"


It's not everyday someone can pull a trick like that.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

Well, in a manner of speaking, yes. But, as I'm sure you already know that such a skill is very difficult, and that the chances of it's success are only increased if both individuals are related by blood in some manner. Possessing his DNA was only part of the reason why I can quite successfully function in this body. And if you're as observant and as well learnt as I think you are, you should know what the other part is.

Indeed. Still, this is the best result I've seen in my lifetimes. Truely impressive work, 'Xing'.

[kain5252]

"Hmm, sadly, I took her home after her match. She was hit by quite the attack from Peter, and was very beadly hurt afterwards."

"Oh... sorry to hear that Sol. I hope she gets better".

[Yun Lao]

OOC: Currently "Team Evil" Consists of Janos: Lion Dorm Captain, Lily: Shadow Dorm Captain, and I think Jose was Wolf Captain, but I could be wrong.

[Miburohunter929]

"There are things that can't be imagined in the world, someone who was burned to this extent...it's not surprising you never saw it, I doubt it happens more than once every generation...if that."

"Burned?" Dean asked, turning to Julien. "What do you mean? I'm looking right at him, and he seems just fine to me."

[Froggy]

Janus walked into the temple, unseen to the gators. that is.......until the statues started to move.

"Interestiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiign" he said, before getting into a fighting stance

the two statues, six feet tall, attacked Janus at the same time. "Effortless" was all he said as he ducekd otu of the way of them samshing each other. "The order of the gator will not resisit meeeeeeee"

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: Ah. Fine then. Can't believe you people have postponed this for two days. :p :rolleyes:

Beleive me, if I could do it now, I would.

[Miburohunter929]

OOC: Currently "Team Evil" Consists of Janos: Lion Dorm Captain, Lily: Shadow Dorm Captain, and I think Jose was Wolf Captain, but I could be wrong.

OOC: I beleive Mei was Wolf Captain.

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

OOC: Currently "Team Evil" Consists of Janos: Lion Dorm Captain, Lily: Shadow Dorm Captain, and I think Jose was Wolf Captain, but I could be wrong.

No, Jose was not Wolf Captain.

[Yun Lao]

OOC: I beleive Mei was Wolf Captain.

OOC: Ah, my bad. I guess Jose stuck out to me enough for me to assume it.

[Siriel]

"Burned?" Dean asked, turning to Julien. "What do you mean? I'm looking right at him, and he seems just fine to me."

Julien smiled and bowed his head a little.

"We don't see the world the same way, it's no surprise you can't understand."

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

" I see." Dean replied, shrugging. "How'd you get a talent like that?"


It's not everyday someone can pull a trick like that.



"Hmm, yes, well it was actually forced upon me. Still, it has it's uses."

[KamenRaida]

OOC: Currently "Team Evil" Consists of Janos: Lion Dorm Captain, Lily: Shadow Dorm Captain, and I think Jose was Wolf Captain, but I could be wrong.

OOC: Jose was Vice-Captain, but only because he taught Vice-Captain sounded better than Captain. ;) :p

[Silver Knight]

"Hmm, point Mr. Kekowa. How should I prove my 'realness' to you then?"

"Take off you hood and reveal to us your truest form. Then we will know for certian."

"You really have an interesting concept of reality. And of the correct way to talk to people."

Kekowa looked at him with a glare "If I need a lesson in etiquette, you'll be the last person I call, do I make myself clear?"

[Tami]

OOC: Read the last 8 pages, or do like everyone and assume it's Solarius with a false name.:p

OOC: Tamiko isn't so sure that he is Solarius, but she is still getting a bad vibe from him.