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Post by Koops on Aug 4, 2010 17:08:39 GMT -5
Valkyrie nodded slightly and watched the woman go by, her eyes narrowed in worry, her head tilting to the side a little bit. Poor girl, I wonder what's wrong, she looks distraught. She thought to herself, feeling concerned about her. She didn't say anything though, keeping it to herself, she'd learned these past few years to just keep her questions locked away inside of her.
"Ramen..." She trailed off and smiled a little, normally she didn't eat it, but it was alright once in a while. Valkyrie pulled her hair back out of her face and observed the two men, she found them to be alright people to hand out with. Her mind then went back to the woman and then to the children and then the church being destroyed. "Thinking sucks." She muttered under her breath, she was far to compassionate for her own good.
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Post by Ttoraie on Aug 6, 2010 1:23:08 GMT -5
Fast Forwad- Next Morning
Adrian, along with the others members that decided to show up, found himself feeling vulnerable. Supposedly an attack happened last night, and the death toll increased. The man was obvisouly scared, "We believe it to be the same people who did the bomb. We previously mentioned that we caught the man who set the bomb off, but we don't think he works alone." The man explained, his headache becoming worse. Adrian made his way over to the window, a group of protestors were outside, screaming, "What are they protesting too?" Adrian asked, staring down at the group. Boss sighed, "Authority."
Shouts outside were screaming, "Authority promised us protection, not death! Why is it that everyone is dying, what's next?! What is Authority really up too?!" They shouts never stopped and the group continued to grow.
Zeke coughed, getting Boss's attention, "What about the souls, the ones that died yesterday, were they carried off?" It was a good question. Boss shook his head, "Not enough time, I advise you all to be careful, those souls are angry and want to get revenge. They can take on any form, take over any one." He warned. Zeke and Adrian made eye contact, sharing a silent conversation,
'What is Authority hiding, it wasn't some group, if they wanted Authority's attention they would attack this building directly, not the people..' Zeke's thoughts trailed off, Adrian had a look in his eye saying they would talk later.
Boss grapped a glass and gripped it tight until his knuckles turned white, "Valkyire, I would like you to stay, everyone else, please leave, and be careful." Adrian smirked to himself as everyone cleared the room. Round two. He thought.
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Post by Koops on Aug 6, 2010 1:37:24 GMT -5
She was listening to Boss but she kept getting constantly distracted by the screams of the protestors. They shouldn't have been off the day before, they should have been working, she knew something was going to happen. The woman listened to Zeke when he spoke, glancing over at him and then at Adrian.
Hearing her name she glanced at the boss and nodded her head, "Yes sir." Valkyrie stood, her hands clasped behind her back. She watched as everyone cleared the room, feeling nervousness well up inside of her. If no one was there with her, what would happen? Her eyes snapped back over to Boss and her tongue darted out to wet her bottom lip.
When they were alone she gathered up the little bit of courage she had and used it. "Have I done something wrong, Sir?" Valkyrie asked him softly, her eyes glancing down at the glass that he was holding, hoping that he wouldn't throw it like he had the other day.
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Post by Ttoraie on Aug 6, 2010 2:31:18 GMT -5
Boss looked at her, "I want you to especially careful. I would hate it if my future wife died, then who would have my children." He shook his head and looked out his window, he was obviously delusional, "What I am about to tell you my dear is very confidential, please do not spread it around." He turned to her, "This group, well they had contacted us, they are planning another attack, a third wave of destruction." He told her, "We can't warn the citizens, it would cause a huge panic, the situation would quickly go from bad to worse. I just want you to stay away from the water tomorrow." He shook his head, "I have no idea what will happen, but they warned us about water, so please, do not go anywhere near there. That's all." He finished, turning away from her.
Outside Zeke and Adrian were patiently waiting for Valkyire, "Hey, tomorrow want to take the kids to the ocean, let them play?" Adrian asked his friend. Zeke nodded, "After the cemetary, it's.." Zeke paused, it has been years and he still has trouble, "Her birthday." He finished, Adrian nodded at his friend, "Alright, afterwards then." Zeke nodded in agreement.
Zeke really cared for his friend, and he had a plan to get into Authority, but he didn't want to involve Adrian, if Zeke was caught he'd be killed, he couldn't risk Adrian's life along with his. He sighed, tomorrow night he would definately break into Authority and see what it was they are up too. He sadly smiled at his friend before turning his attention to the door.
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Post by Koops on Aug 6, 2010 2:50:41 GMT -5
A blush spread acoss her white cheeks at his word and she felt embarassment move through her. It ebbed away though as he continued to speak and warn her about what was going to happen. "Yes sir, thank you, sir." Valkyrie replied after he was all finished and then quickly left the room, her heart hammering hard.
As soon as she got outside her eyes conneced with Zeke's and she gave him a weak smile. She shut the door and walked over to them slowly, her hands clenching and then unclenching as she thought about everything. She couldn't tell them, could she? What if the Authority found out she'd told them and she got punished? Valkyrie felt sickened but she didn't show it.
"Hey, you guys waited for me? That's nice." She grinned at the both of them, but it didn't reach her eyes.
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Post by Ttoraie on Aug 6, 2010 12:26:20 GMT -5
Both men could sense something was wrong, Adrian was the first to speak up, "Woah, what's up with you? Did he touch you or something?" Adrian asked, looking at her. Zeke stared as well, "No, I think she got some bad news, what did he give away some of Authority's secrets?" Zeke didn't need to ask, he already knew. Zeke lightly hit Adrian on the arm, "Let's get going, we have a lot to do today." Adrian nodded, glancing between the two.
Zeke's mood had shifted, "You can't come with us today, it's a private thing we do every year. Maybe the time alone will allow you to think about the information you've just revieved." Zeke finished, gripping Adrian's arm and pulling him away. It was very gray outside, and a little chilly. Adrian walked alongside Zeke, "What was that about?" He asked curiously. Zeke kept his head lowered as they made their way to the cemetary, "She knows something." Was all he said.
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Post by Koops on Aug 6, 2010 13:56:00 GMT -5
She didn't say anything, just looked ahead of herself, her eyes half-lidded. When Zeke said she couldn't come she just nodded her head and waved them off before going to be by herself somewhere. Valkyrie soon found herself an alley to relax in and just pressed her back against a wall and closed her eyes. She pinched the bridge of her nose and a bittersweet smile appeared on her lips.
This wasn't fair, she hadn't asked to know this! Her eyes opened and she swore to herself, she would just have to keep it a secret, but that didn't mean that she wasn't going to let Zeke and Adrian near the water the next day. That was, if she could help it, she'd do whatever she could and say whatever she could to just make sure they didn't go around there.
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Post by Ttoraie on Aug 6, 2010 19:58:28 GMT -5
The cemetary was quiet and standing in front of her grave gave Adrian an eerie chill, "Weren't we going tomorrow, so why are we here now?" Adrian asked, his friend never looked up when he answered, "Tomorrow...it was just easier to come today. Besides we are hanging out with the kids at the beach so why ruin the day by coming here?" Zeke's voice held no emotion. Adrian sighed and looked around, "Still blaming yourself?" Zeke's fists clenched by his sides, "Who else am I supposed to blame!" He shouted, his stoic face now filled with anger. Adrian watched him, "It's not your fault so stop blaming yourself, it's really annoying." That statement wasn't just intended for Zeke, but for himself too.
Adrian took off, leaving Zeke behind him. He didn't feel like going home, he just wanted to be alone.
A ghost like figure found Valkyrie in the alley, it slowly approached her, stumbling as it walked, "Why didn't anyone help me! I laid there in the middle of the road, my heart slowly coming to a stop! I saw it, it took me and now look what I am!" It shouted, holding it's hand out to Valkyrie, "Help me." It wanted to touch her, it wanted to replae her so with its, that way it could live again.
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Post by Koops on Aug 6, 2010 20:26:40 GMT -5
Her head swivelled to the side and she looked at the figure, her black eyes widening. She pushed off from the wall and then back away. "Don't..." She trailed off and shook her head slowly, making sure she was far away from this spirit and that she wouldn't trip on anything. "I'm sorry, i'm so sorry, but there's nothing anyone could do, you've lost your body, you're going to have to wait to pass on." Valkyrie tried to explain, her heart beat speeding up rapidly.
"I know it's not fair, I understand... Please, stop." She said firmly, her eyes softening, she was scared but she also felt sympathy toward this creature. She understood what it was like to lose something precious, this person had lost their life, and she had lost two peoples lives that she cared deeply for. "I can't help you, even if you want me to, I can't do anything."
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Post by Ttoraie on Aug 6, 2010 21:34:42 GMT -5
The figure shook it's head, "But you can, you can give me your body." It told her, it could tell she lost something precious, "Don't you want to see them again, you can you know, just trade, you leave and let me in." It lied, if this person couldn't pass on why would she? The figure stopped inches away from Valkyrie, it smelled like death. The eyes held no emotion, nothing.
Adrian kicked rocks down the street, trying to cool down, he already forgot the warning Boss had given them. He sighed and looked up, 'This is ridiculous. Why are we still hooked on the past, it's been years.' Adrian thought and yawned, there were shouts in the distance, drunks no doubt. He wondered how many vengeful spirits were now bound here, wanting to kill the rest, he also wondered how to kill them, are they like humans, can anything kill them?
Adrian passed by a few alley ways, not knowing where he was going, he was just walking. He wished Valkyrie were with him, he always had fun being mean to her, she was an interesting character. A lot of the women in Effort thought themselves superior to others, they were very independent, never needed anyone else. Some were just too bitchy, like Mirane, she always complained, about everything, he really hoped she'd speak out of turn or something because then she'd be gone and he'd be a happier man.
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Post by Koops on Aug 6, 2010 21:44:48 GMT -5
"I'm not a person that falls for false advertisement and petty lies." Valkyrie said sharply, catching the lie immediately. "If you can't pass on then what makes you think that i'd be able to? Ha, you're a smart one, if i'd been another woman then it might have worked." She watched it carefully, swallowing hard, her mouth feeling dry.
Valkyrie smiled a little and straightened out, taking another couple steps away from it, wanting to try and get out of the alleyway. "I want my body, i'm greedy and selfish and I don't want to give it to you." She told it and clenched her fists, her knuckles giving a sharp crack. "Now go the fuck away from me." She snapped, her piercing black eyes glaring into the dead eyes of the figure. The woman had to run soon, she couldn't risk being around this thing much longer.
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Post by Ttoraie on Aug 6, 2010 22:12:00 GMT -5
It hissed at her, "Why do you want to leave so soon, I'm not doing to harm you, we're just talking." It once again reached out to her. laughing hysterically at her,"You've got no way out." It continued to laugh. The dark gave it more powers, it couldn't take her soul just by touching her, it had to force it from her. "You can't touch me, all you can do is run. Run away weak little person." It laughed, drool dripping from its mouth onto the cement.
Adrian yawned then paused, something was watching him, it was tall and dark. He stared at it as it stalked towards him. He rubbed his eyes, unsure if it was real or not. He instantly reached for his gun, he gripped the handle and waited, he didn't want to shoot, he had to make sure it was one of those souls first. It disappeared then reappeared in front of him, it's one red eye staring Adrian down. Adrian remained motionless for a few seconds until finally he attacked, but his hand went right through it. He paused, they couldn't be touched, the thing laughed, "All you can do is run." And that is what he did, he ran. They couldn't go into the light, they only survived in the dark.
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Post by Koops on Aug 6, 2010 22:22:48 GMT -5
Valkyrie glared at it, feeling angry that it had called her weak. She turned and bolted out of the alleyway, sprinting out of there and moving as quickly as she could. Suddenly she ran right into someone and she cried out in shock and stumbled back and then looked up. "Adrian!" She gasped and grabbed his arm and pulled him along with her, running fast.
The woman than realized that Adrian had been running too, she looked at him in confusion but didn't pause to ask him what was going on. "Fuck... Fuck, fuck..." Valkyrie swore, spirits didn't have to run, they could just appear and disappear, couldn' they? She swore more harshly and released Adrian's arm, giving him a nervous but angry and panicked look. "My house?! Yes, no?" The woman asked, they were close by her home and that's the only safe place that she could think of to go and take Adrian with her. She didn't know he was also in trouble though, she just didn't want the soul that was coming after her ot come after him too.
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Post by Ttoraie on Aug 6, 2010 23:01:42 GMT -5
Adrian didn't realize what had happened, it all went by so quickly, when he finally realized he nodded, "Your house." He breathed out, he would follow. He guessed she was having the same problem. "They never told us how to get rid of them! What about everyone else?" He asked, "Is that what Boss talked to you about, these spirits, did he tell you anything?!" He asked, he needed to know, "You can tell me, I'm not going to rat you out." He finished, eyes narrowing.
It was silent, the drunks he heard before were no longer shouting, that was odd, he could hear them from a far distance, and he was sure they were close to the bar. Why was it suddenly so quiet, Adrian briefly wondered if Valkyrie could hear his racing heart.
Zeke remained at the cemetary for a couple of hours, unaware of everything. He sighed then left the place, it was late and he needed to get back to the children. They would probably be starving. Zeke stopped at a small grocery store, he bought a couple of bags before he continued on his way. Lucky for him no spirits came in contact with him and he made it home safely.
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Post by Koops on Aug 6, 2010 23:18:30 GMT -5
She walked quickly down the road, glancing around everywhere. "No, no, h didn't tell me anything about the spirits, fuck, if he had then..." Valkyrie shook her head and licked her lips, letting out a heavy breath and pulling her keys out of her back pocket. "Just be quiet, please... I'll tell you later, just hurry up." The woman said quietly, practically jogging.
They got to her house and she unlocked the door, rushing inside and letting him in behind her. She shut the door and locked it and groaned, resting her head against the door. She owned a whole, rather large home to herself. "The Boss didn't tell me anything about the spirits, he just said to not go around the ocean tomorrow, so don't go around the ocean tomorrow, you got it?" Valkyrie finally said and turned to him, leaning back against the door, she'd spilt the beans, she was to nervous to lie to him.
She stood straight and walked past him, beginning to turn on all of the lights in the house, going into the living room and the kitchen and flipping the switches on as well as the hallway light. Valkyrie then went into the living room again and took a seat on her couch, "Sit down Adrian." The woman murmured, looking and feeling worried.
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