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Post by SoltheGuilmon on Oct 9, 2015 19:01:44 GMT -5
Vent would hear the door to the temple open and shut once more. When he looked he would see Ichi, "Calling out to an empty room is pointless. The being your looking for is on the other side of life." Ichi said walking to the center of the room. He stopped just before reaching Vent. "I didn't get the opportunity to tell you that burning your body would be pointless. They can heal even faster then the Ulforce. Like I said before, there are only two ways to prevent a demon from roaming this world. Beating the exam...or becoming one of my personal staff. Since you think me distasteful for using corpses, I suggest you don't fail." Ichi said. Suddenly, the torches that lit the room burnt out and for a short moment there was pitch blackness. The torches lit again but with a deep blue flame; giving the room a dim light. An eerie feeling entered the room as a mist covered the ground, then the strong smell of death filled every corner. A chill overcame any who were inside, almost as if the life was trying to escape from within them. Ichi was familiar with the chill of death and it's smell being a doctor, so he showed no signs of being bothered by it. Then at the center of the crystal a small black fire; no bigger then a fingernail progressed forward towards the center of the room. It hovered in place for a while but then dropped rapidly to the mist filled ground below.
The black fire spread in a circle burning the mist away and filling the room with the smell of sulfur and thinning the air; making it much harder to breathe. Ghoul like creatures with faces depicting extreme horror and others with extreme joy, came out from within the circles center; flying about the room, laughing and wailing, sounds of agony and sounds of joy mixed together. They passed between Ichi and Vent, flying to an fro through out the room. They flew into the flame and it attached to their bodies, they circled about until they merged together and the flame took on the appearance of a Anubismon. Like before he had no physical appearance; just the black flame giving him form. His eyes were glowing yellow as before. "Xros Demon....why do you enter in?" Anubismon asked. His voice sounded like thunder and his gaze pierced like an arrow. A truly intimidating figure. "I would not be here angel of death if I did not have to be. I know how much you despise me." Ichi answered. "Then the boy before you is another of darkness?" Anubismon said analyzing Vent.
"Yes. He is the next hybrid of darkness." Ichi said. "That remains to be seen. Child of man..." He said referring to Vent. "Do you know of this exam and the toll it will claim?" Anubismon asked. "This is not something you should consider lightly." Ichi looked to Vent and spoke after Anubismon, "This is your final chance to choose a different line of work. Though I've seen your conviction so I know the answer, I am still obligated to ask. Will you reconsider taking the exam?"
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2015 20:56:51 GMT -5
As Vent turned to see Ichi he smiled some. He was kind of happy even though the guy would turn him into a puppet if he didn't pass the test.
"Guess your right. I better pass this."
As the smell of dead and sulfur filled the air Vents only reaction was to the chill sent up his spine. For he had the smell of dead forever burned into his nostrils. Then the flying imp like creatures flew around in swarms. Vent Turned to see Anubismon arrive. As Anubismon asked Vent if he was certain his resolve became stronger.
" Yes sir I am sure. This life has done me no favors I lost my friends and everything I've ever cared for. This is my last purpose in life seems fitting that if I fail my life ends. I will not let my fear take control for yes I am scared but I will pass no matter what it takes. Now as I understand it you watch over the realm of the dead. If that's true can I ask you one thing please."
Vent did not wait for Anubismons reply as he asked his question.
"Are my friends happy their death was not their fault they deserve happiness together. And if they aren't I won't rest until their avenged and put to peace. So please tell me."
For the first time Vent showed his sadness the hurt that had been caused to him. Being the only survivor of a massacre was not an easy thing but he felt he needed an answer badly.
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Post by SoltheGuilmon on Oct 11, 2015 8:23:34 GMT -5
Anubismon listened to Vent's request and then remained silent for a moment. "Unfortunately, I do not know. They are not of digimon descent. I did not see their souls. So where they ended up in the spirit world I could not tell you." Anubismon once again waited a moment to allow Vent to reflect on what he just learned. Ichi would speak to Vent, "You must forget them." He said harshly. "If you dwell on what you're feeling right now, you will end up just like them. As a hybrid of darkness, it is incredibly important to keep your negative emotions in check. Let go of whatever it is you're feeling. The past must be left in the past." Ichi said. Anubismon looked at Vent, "Many of your predecessors before you suffered an equal loss. They went into the exam and never returned. If you cannot overcome your past, you will end up like them. The darkness hybrid is very powerful. It has grown with every host it has killed. I can feel it inside you. It aches with excitement. You need to be ready." Anubismon said.
"His conviction hasn't changed Anubismon. This is as ready as he'll be." Ichi then spoke to Vent, "Take what we said as a reminder of what is at stake." Anubismon then shrunk himself down to Vent's size. "If that is true, I shall move forward." Anubismon hovered over to Vent and looked at him in the eyes. "I shall now extract the spirit of darkness." Anubismon lifted his hand up and plunged it through Vent's chest. The pain that occurred was unlike any he had ever felt or would feel again. It was unbearable, and yet for all the pain Vent would be in, it lasted for but a moment. When Vent would recover from the extraction, he would see a purple light in the palm of Anubismon's hand. It was dim but comforting, intimidating yet caring. "This is the spirit of darkness' true form." Anubismon proceeded to throw the spirit into the crystal behind him. It left a portal behind once it went inside. Ichi remained silent. "Now young Vent. Approach the portal and begin your exam. You have three hours to win over the spirit of darkness. That is the amount of time it will take before your body is lost to you forever." When Vent would approach the portal, he'd black out. His physical body would fall to the ground below. When Vent would awake, he'd be naked in soul form surrounded by darkness. He would not be able to see a single step in front of himself. Where was his opponent?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2015 9:24:27 GMT -5
Vent would sigh as he headed Anubismon.
"That is a shame I guess I'll just have to think their happy." He listened to Daisuke and Anubismons warnings.
"I understand that my feelings may get in my way but their not that easy to abandon I will pass this."
He looked at Anubismon as he shrank and walked towards him as he reached into Vents chest he screamed.
"Gah!!! That hurt like a mother."
He dropped to one knee holding his chest for a little bit. He then got up and walked to the crystal as Anubimon explained the time limit.
" Guess that makes sense."
For some strange reason Vent felt he should sit down so he did he then touched the crystal as his body then laid back onto the ground. Vent woke up to pure darkness he looked around to see he was naked and to find his enemy but couldn't see it.
"Well this is strange. Hay you here or do I just punch myself in the face??"
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Post by SoltheGuilmon on Dec 2, 2015 16:36:54 GMT -5
Vent would hear laughter around him, "You could if you want." It called out from what seemed like every direction. "That would probably be amusing." It said. "Vent Saitou. The man who let his loved ones die." The voice said. "That seems like an appropriate description of who you are. I want to help you....Vent Saitou. I can take you to see your loved ones. Then you don't have to be in pain anymore." The voice said. Vent still unable to pinpoint the location of the voice. "Do you want to see them again?"
Ichi and Anubismon remained silent as Anubismon watched the trial. Ichi looked at Vent's body, "Realize. Fantomon." Ichi summoned his ghostly partner. "You called Ichi?" Ichi nodded. "I need you to alert me if things go south with Vent's body. Same thing as last time." Ichi ordered. "You got it Ichi." Fantomon floated over Vent's body and began to focus on it. If a being from the otherside tried to enter it, Fantomon would know.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2015 8:31:23 GMT -5
Vent looked around for the source of the voice wondering where the enemy was. "Hay at least I'm not hiding mister slam talk. Why not show your mug so I can punch it. Promise it won't hurt..... much." Vent was trying to keep the thing out of under his skin and get under it's skin. He knew he had little chance at this rate. And if this guy knew so much about Vent he had the advantage. This wasn't going to be easy.
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Post by SoltheGuilmon on Dec 5, 2015 17:42:05 GMT -5
"Silly Saitou. I've been in front of you the whole time." The voice called back. Then in front of Vent a purple flame appeared and it grew in size, not unlike how Anubismon appeared. It grew in size until it took shape of a shadowy human-like figure; shrouded in purple flame. It's eyes were like red jewels; glowing faintly. "I am the spirit of darkness. My only desire is to help those whose own darkness tries to swallow them. Like you for instance." It's body, although dark flame, had the same physique as Vent. "You let me into your heart after all. Confided in me all that troubled you. I finally have the opportunity to help you. Darkness spreads through out both realms. Physical and data. True your loved ones aren't in this world, but as a being of pure darkness, I know exactly where they are. I can take you to them. You don't have to hurt or blame yourself anymore. You can be with them again. Isn't that what you want? Vent Saitou?" The darkness spirit said. It lifted up its hand and held it out. "If you take my hand. I'll take you to them. I'm a friend, not an enemy." It said.
Meanwhile, outside the trial...
Anubismon was watching but he seemed discomforted. Ichi could sense it and looked to him. "This isn't our first time dealing with the darkness hybrid. If Vent should fail, the possession will be thwarted." Anubismon shook his head. "It's not that that concerns me. Someone else in the spirit world has found a liking to the hybrids, someone dangerous and dreadfully powerful. I am trying to sense his presence if he is here...what concerns me is because he is so powerful...he may be hiding his presence from me." Anubismon said. Ichi became concerned now. He had not known Anubismon to cower from another digimon. The spirit realm and it's denizens are unknown to Ichi. Anubismon is its only denizen in which Ichi knows. So, someone stronger then the angel of death was unfathomable. "The rules are for outsiders to not interfere yes?" Ichi said. Anubismon nodded. "Yes. That goes for both sides though. So long as the trial is on going, it is forbidden for any outsider, spirit or alive, to interfere." Anubismon answered. "So then why are you worried? This powerful being can't interrupt the trial." Ichi replied. "Yes, I suppose you're right." Anubismon continued to watch the exam. He didn't wish to concern Ichi in the ordeals of spirits. If this powerful being was here, Anubismon would have to deal with it himself.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2015 0:03:09 GMT -5
Vent looked at the creature and nonchalantly kicked at its head.
"First of all I know your "help" involves me dieing and sorry I'm not into that sort of thing."
Whether he missed or hit he then aimed a punch at the spirits gut.
"Second my darkness is not something I hold onto to make me stronger its something I hold on to so the good times I had and will have will be all the sweeter. I plan on beating you. No I will beat you for the thought of what you represent may scare me I will not let fear take control you will lose."
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Post by SoltheGuilmon on Dec 8, 2015 18:06:46 GMT -5
The darkness spirit did not make an attempt to dodge. He received both of Vent's attacks and fell to a knee. He began to laugh after Vent said his piece. "You're a fool." It said. It's body faded into the darkness as the flame disappeared. His body appeared several feet back from Vent. "It seems you are still running from the truth of your darkness. Just like the rest of them. Not a single human being that I chose could accept their darkness. Always running and lying to themselves. If only you all were like Kouichi. You see Vent, unlike the other spirits...I remember everything about my past. From the moment I was created. I can remember it all. The darkness of everything. Everything running from darkness." The figure clenched it's fist. "I'd had hoped you'd be different. Once again, I was wrong." The figure looked at Vent and it's demeanor changed drastically.
A smile broke out on it's face from ear to ear. It's fangs clenched tightly together. "I'll just have to eat you too and add your darkness to my own. You see Vent Saitou. What makes me different from all of the other spirits is.....I've retained every ounce of my power!!" After this statement the figure looked up clenching it's face and laughing manically. "You cannot hope to beat me!! NO ONE CAN!" It held out it's hand and shot forth black flames that seemed almost invisible in this dark space had it not been for their purplish hue. "You will know true darkness!!!"
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2015 21:51:09 GMT -5
Vent took the hit sliding backwards some then dropping to one one he would then slowly get up. "You've got me wrong." Vent said as he raised and stared to walk towards the spirit. "I have embraced my darkness I don't need you for that I need you to control darkness." Vent kept walking towards the spirit. "Ya I'm scared out of my mind but I'm not gonna stand still and let you win."
Vent stood face to face with the spirit and grabbed his shoulder. "You want to tell me I'm running? No I'm accepting it not basking in it not sulking in it you want real darkness? Real darkness is what you get when you'll do anything to meet your goal. Now you want to do this the hard way right? Then let's do this hand to hand." Vent looked calm on the outside but he was not lieing when he said he was scared just by looking in his eyes it would be seen that he was telling the truth. But he wasn't as scared of this beast as he was scared to fail to reach his goals the thing he needed the most right now was this spirit to accept him as the boss.
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Post by SoltheGuilmon on Dec 13, 2015 0:06:13 GMT -5
The spirit listened to Vent's words without ever losing his toothy smile. He allowed Vent to say his piece without any response. "It seems you understand a little about darkness....but you still have so much to learn." He smacked Vent's hand off his shoulder and within the same smooth motion, raised his leg to kick Vent in the chin, should it hit or not he'd slam his foot down into the ground and throw his head forward to bash Vent's head. "You should have learned more, before taking this test. Vent Saitoooooooooou!" It said laughing crazily. He pointed at him, "I've taken the physique of many humans and shared a similar name...you're no different. I am called Vinous Etta and I will assimilate you and grow even more powerful....and this time I will kill that blasted physician outside." Vinous said. "You can preach as much as you like, but the simple fact is....you will never be strong enough to beat me." He said ending with a laugh.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2015 3:40:28 GMT -5
As the spirit raised his foot Vent fell backwards lifting his foot planting his hands on the ground and pushing launching at the spirit as it performed the head butt the flat side of the foot hitting him in the face.
"No I already knew that wouldn't work but I wanted to get a good look at you. Before we try and kill each other. And I have a feeling in this world strength is not everything. So in reality your trying to side track me which is a bad idea."
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Post by SoltheGuilmon on Dec 14, 2015 11:44:35 GMT -5
(Out of Character: Hey just a quick reminder, when attacking make sure you're using option words like "went to hit" or "if it hit" things like that. You can't make an attack connect unless given special permission by the character owner.)
Vinous cringed when the foot connected with his face. He stumbled backwards and smiled again, looking up at Vent. There was no noticeable damage to Vinous' face. "Tsk Tsk Tsk. Now that just won't do." Vinous said. "Neither of us can die in this world, only absorbed by the other. You won't even remember you were a different being once I assimilate you. Besides, I've grown far to strong to be hurt anymore by lowly humans. I'll even prove it to you. Attack me! I won't bother to defend or dodge. Show me what your darkness is capable of!" Vinous said throwing his arms out to the side so that he was in a T stance. He chuckled to himself as he invited Vent to attack him. "Don't hold back Vent Saitou!!"
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2015 13:11:46 GMT -5
Vent looked at him questioningly and thought for a second then got an idea.
"Why don't you hit me then? What's the point of this if you obviously don't know how your gonna absorb me seems like a waste of both our time. I mean is it just an imagination type thing anything we imagine becomes reality? Or do we just stare at each other intensely? Or are you just stupid and can't remember?"
Vent was using reverse psychology for he didn't know how to "absorb" Vinous so he was going to let Vinous show or tell him.
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Post by SoltheGuilmon on Dec 17, 2015 23:22:18 GMT -5
Vinous dropped his hands back to his side and just shook his head, "You really are clueless. It's true, neither of us can die here. However, our soul forms can still be wounded. Once they're damaged enough, absorbing it is no problem at all. That's why I'm saying...it's impossible for you to win. Unless you can hurt me or whether down my will to fight, you can never hope to pass this exam! Unfortunately for you...I have enough power to cripple your body three times over!" Vinous laughed allowed. "I grow tired of this game you're playing. I could have made this so easy for you. Gave you the sweet peace that your friends now know. Oh well. You wouldn't be the first to try and defy my will. Now, hurry and die!!" Vinous opened his hand and his arm stretched across the field of darkness, aiming for Vent's head. Should he grab it, he'd pull Vent towards himself; dragging Vent across the ground. Once he arrived, Vinous would release Vent's head and knee him in the stomach, following that up with a punch to the face. He'd laugh crazily afterwards.
Should his attempt to grab him miss, Vinous would retract his arm and charge Vent instead. When he reached Vent, he'd throw a right punch, then a left ending it with a kick to his stomach. Vinous would laugh afterwards. After both scenarios he'd say, "Do you see now how hopeless this is?"
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