A Trade to Die For

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Yatagarasu towards the side of the tower. It was away from both battlefields and was surrounded by trees. His back was against the tower with the hostages before him. Surprisingly, they weren't tied up, nor were they bruised or injured. Well, Aburai was alittle beat up, but Kirito seemed rather fine. Really, the only reason Aburai was roughed up was that damn mouth he had. That bastard didn't know when to shut up and stop mocking him. Whatever the case, there was something else here aswell. Laying on the ground before Aburai and Kirito was Four's lifeless body. Telling from the dirt on Yatagarasu's hands and forearms, he had dug up her body himself. He was expecting the silver haired chick any time now, but was rather impatient. The sparks around his body gave testament to that; and the ground around his feet was growing a small flame.

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"How long does it take for this chick to get her ass over here? Four's not going to be able to see the final fireworks at this rate." The skater spoke with a low tone as he took the plume of dusk around his neck and held it in the palm of his hand. In the back of his skull, he knew Four wouldn't agree with what he had become to bring her back, but killing the others calmed the fires in his own heart. The Mikoto Sora that first arrived in Ueitawa was long gone now. All these rifts opening, showing different worlds and different possibilities. He didn't belong to any of them anymore. This dead end of a world he currently stood in was his true home. And luckily, everyone would end up dying with him. Some thought it'd be strange to want to bring Four back just for her to see the world end again; but he didn't. She wanted to see true fireworks, and that was going to be it. And atleast then, they'd be together. As long as he had his new family, he was content. The Kings and Mikoto was truly all he needed now.

Regardless, he needed to focus on this trade. And just incase things turned into a brawl, he had his ace in the sleeve waiting as elusive as ever.

Subject: Re: A Trade to Die For Tue Dec 22, 2015 7:00 pm

A lot of things were on the androids mind as he made his way to the established meet-up point with Soki in tow. Most of the time spent walking had been silent for the most part, leaving Caestus to his own thoughts about the situation. So much rested on this trade. As long as Four came back... he would have no qualms with whatever happened to him... If the world was going to hell, what difference did it make if he died earlier...? No... He had to keep striving forward... Just like Tomoe and the others. If not for his own life, then for the lives of many others. A heavy responsibility to carry, sure... But he wouldn't buckle under the pressure, that was for sure...

"Well... There he is..." Caestus whispered to himself, as he closed in on Yatagarasu's location.

"You sure about this...?"

Beowulf's voice echoed within his mind with a tinge of unease present. "Yeah... I'm sure this is the right thing to do... He wants four back, and that's what he'll get..." He would start walking at a bit of a brisker pace once he saw Aburai and Kirito. Of course, he carried the Unconscious Nola with him as well... She looked so... peaceful... despite the fact that she was unconscious. Perhaps that was for the better... no one should need to see the things that went on within this reality... No one. Caestus was never much of a conversation starter, but he did let Yatagarasu know of him with a simple

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"Greetings."

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"Yatagarasu, I presume? It is a pleasure to meet you. I am Tsurinai Soki." The woman appeared on the scene with a tired smile. Her silver eyes shifted to the body of her "daughter". and she immediately made her way to her side. "My darling Fourth King. They really did damage you, didn't they?" She spoke with a soft tone as her loved hand would be placed firmly against the King's cheek. She didn't suspect it to be this bad. Repairing Four would surely take a laboratory. If Yatagarasu had access as a King, they should be able to make it there from the back door.

Her eyes looked towards the hostages that were rather in a good condition. She didn't know them personally, but she did meet Aburai a few times in the past. The young woman picked up Four and held her in her arms like a woman would do their child. Even though she was a machine, and much heavier than a human girl her size, she was still manageable to carry. Soki really wasn't that strong, but she felt it was her duty here as the mother to save her. So she'd look towards Yatagarasu. "Please lead me to the basement where my lab is. Keep her plume of dusk close, and we can continue with the procedure. I promise to save her, but I can't guarantee this will be the same Four as you remembered her. The structural damage is a problem. i'll try my best, but we may not remember her as the Four she was before."

Soki wasn't too pleased with this. Seeing one of her creations treated so cruelly. "What a mess.. Regardless, I will go with you if you free those two there. Is that acceptable?"

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Yatagarasu expected the scientist to look abit more professional than she did. But the fact she looked tired as hell, and flimsy like a stick, somehow didn't surprise him either. The hothead would scratch the back of his neck while watching the woman examine Four's body. When she actually went to touch the young woman, the skater vanished in a burst of speed and grasped her wrist. "Oi.. Don't.." He made a remark as he looked at the woman before releasing her wrist so she could continue with her procedure. The Wild Crow had to swallow his pride. If he truly wanted Four saved he'd have to allow her to do what she had too. When she suddenly picked up Four, Yatagarasu was more surprised and stopped her. "No, I'll carry her. Just focus that head of yours on repairing her. If I can't get the Four back I had before... I-I don't know how to feel about that. But I have to try."

He would take Four from Soki and wrap his arms under her back and her knees. Carrying her wouldn't be a problem for him at all now. With the terms now down on the line, he looked towards Kirito and Aburai. Giving a slight nod, he'd agree, and begin to lead the way to the basement. "Follow me. I'll get you in. The rest of your troupe can go fuck off somewhere. I'm not interested in making bullshit friends because they're trying to save their own skins. He would suddenly lower his voice as he made his way towards the lab. "I'll deal with you all later. ... Now get your ass moving, Soki. Can't you see the world is coming to an end?"

As he said this, the ground rumbled as Angra Mainyu completed its form and took root within the Earth. Yatagarasu saw the many splits in the loose seems of reality around them. Some even reminded him of the worlds he had visited this very night. Some reminded him of a world he had long forgot even ever existed. Regardless, his world right now was in his arms. And when he revived her, he'd brag to Souka that the dead did come back to life. Where was that troublesome Demi-God anyway?

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Soki looked towards Yatagarasu with a surprised expression. To think he'd treat a machine like a human was surprising to her. To Soki, Four was a Test Subject. But the longer she experimented on the young girl, the more she grew to enjoy her. To see someone who truly loved her caused the cold scientist's heart to beat just abit faster. She'd simply nod before giving a warm smile. "I see, Yatagarasu. I see. I will bring her back so she can see you again. Even if it costs me my life." With that said, the scientist would wave to Caetus before quickly following behind the boy who was a Crow. Attempting to fly free, but burning down those who barred the path.

Kirito watched the two of them leaving the area and placed a hand on her side. "It's almost sad really." The young woman spoke after being silent for nearly the entire time. "That kid was practically crying when I saw him digging up that girl's body. I think sometimes we forget who we're fighting against when things are at stake." Maybe it was her motherly instincts here, but she crossed her arms upon her chest and sighed. Aburai, on the other hand, spat to the side and shoved his hands in his pockets. "Anyone willing to kill for revenge isn't a kid anymore. If he's an enemy in the future, he should be dealt with like the rest. Pulling our punches now isn't saving anyone. If he can take a life he should be prepared to lose a life aswell."

The Teacher mumbled the worlds out as his eyes looked to the side. It was more like he was saying this just to say it, instead of saying it from the heart. But anyone who knew Aburai knew he wasn't the type to talk about his true feelings so easily. Not since Souka's death when he was a kid himself. Regardless, he looked towards Caetus. "What's the current situation? Where's Tomoe, and why hasn't she destroyed that God yet?"

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((I don't plan on moving to a new topic. We'll do this here. Also I'm posting now. Jerry can post whenever when he wants when it comes to the other two (Aburai and Kirito.))

Mikoto would have led Soki to the back of the tower. They currently stood at the very door she had escaped from earlier in the night when Aburai forced it open. Luckily, Yatagarasu was a King. He didn't need to force something open that he already had a key too. So when they reached the back door, he'd extend his hand towards the massive barrier and force the doors open. The King insignia on his chest began to flare as he did this, and soon enough, the entrance to the laboratory was available for them. He'd waste no time to lead the way in with Soki following close behind. The Crow only hoped she knew what she was doing. The Evil Spirit made Persona, Amatsu Mikaboshi, was constantly egging on his ego. It had already had its blood for tonight, and the violent Persona wanted more. Taking the corrupted Sol Invictus and merging it with the pure Susano-O created a Persona that lived on both sides of the realm. One with the users who were so accustomed to the light; another accustomed with the blood red agenda of the Children.

And even though Yatagarasu could fit in on either side, thanks to the nature of his Persona, the only place he wished to be was with the Kings. For once he felt as if he found a place he belonged. After all the shit he had to deal with coming up, finding a place to truly belong was one of the things he absolutely wanted. If this Tsurinai person could revive his personification of "home", he'd surely do whatever she asked. For now he'd swallow his pride and turn towards the scientist. "Do what you can. I'm... relying on you for this, woman."

Subject: Re: A Trade to Die For Sat Dec 26, 2015 4:58 pm

"What you two are saying is true... He's gone through a lot... And perhaps this all could be avoided had Yachiru not sent Four like a lamb to the slaughter like he did... The kings... are just tools to him. Chess pieces. Nothing more, nothing less. I'm sure even Yatagarasu realises this... But he's so blinded by hate and anger towards us that... well, he's lost his common sense. Poor kid." Never had he seen something like this... "Do you really think we should kill him? I personally don't like it... Even though he has killed one of us, I still think that he can be redeemed... After all, he's just a kid, no matter how you twist it. Besides, killing will only make Angra Mainyu stronger..." Caestus looked at Aburai for a moment, putting down the unconscious Nola next to him gently. "Here's your wife, like we promised." He said with a faint smile which shortly turned into a frown at Aburai's question. "Tomoe is on her way up to Yachiru and the rest... We managed to calm down most of the kings... Not to the point of them joining us yet, but they are starting to doubt their belief in Yachiru. Or at least, that's what we think. The worlds are merging as well, and we have some visitors from the other worlds helping us. So at least there's that... Oh yeah, Jin and Kahn are coming here soon." He said, sitting down next to Kirito. "Did you learn anything new while being in Yatagarasu's "care"? Also have you seen Natashi and Anya around by any chance? " He'd look at the two, raising an eyebrow curiously.

Subject: Re: A Trade to Die For Sat Dec 26, 2015 6:14 pm

Kahn ran up to the group and took a breath, "Okay, I'm here, where's Jin? We need to get moving as soon as possible. I don't want to lose Yatagatsuru, we need to get him to drop his anger against us as soon as possible." The red haired young man said before looking toward Aburai and Kirito, "Good to see that you two are okay, where is Natashi and Anya? Tomoe wants to know, we're trying to get a head count while we can to understand who can help us get a bit more time." The red haired young man explained, before looking toward Caestus, "How was he? Angry or pacified? The young man asked, he wanted information to see just how far this poor kid was in the abyss of vengeance. With any luck, he wasn't gone off the deep end.

"Update for you all, we have two teams going to attack the Angra, one from the ground and the other from the air. They're buying us time to find Yatagatsuru and talk him down. We've come to realize that conflict actually hurts us more than helps us...killing is even worse. Right now the red head who captured you might be the key to defeating...that" Kahn said pointing toward the God that was towering over them all. "So, where did he go?"

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"Wife? What are you, stupid? She's not my wife." Aburai nearly grumbled the words as he stood over Nola's unconscious body. A deal was a deal though. "Whenever you want to communicate with each other, different world or not, just use your phones. Daraku Dhumavati will connect your lines." The ex-teacher would kneel down to pick up Nola. The last thing he wanted to happen was for her to get caught up in this ridiculous mess. After all, she had nothing to do with any of this. It was his fault she was drug into it to begin with. It all started with killing off the principal that made her a target for Natashi. Perhaps saving her would make amends. The thought of teaming up with the Kings made him scoff. "Stupid brats still thinking everyone is looking to be saved. Always trying to play the heroes."

Kirito watched the scene in silence. She was more so thinking to herself than getting involved. Of course this changed when the young man began to speak to her. "Huh? Well, he really didn't talk to me. I was with Vera for most of the time. It was pretty fun, though I wasn't expecting to see a God on my way outside the tower. in regards to Vera, she's really only in this because of Yatagarasu. I'm sure she doesn't want to fight you all, though she's rather upset with herself handing Kogami over to them." The swordswoman would move a strand of hair behind her ear before looking up towards the strange God. At this time, Wendy's-kun arrived on the scene breathing hard. Kirito gave a carefree wave before being hit with the same questions again. "Look, I'm just as confused as you all. I don't know where Natashi or Anya are. If you're looking for Yatagarasu, he went with the silver woman that way." Once saying this, she pointed in the direction they walked. The southside of the tower that held the back entrance to the lab.

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Soki followed Yatagarasu into the laboratory and place a hand on her hip. "You're one troubled young man. You do know if you keep burning everything around you, the one's you care about will be hurt aswell." Words that came from the lethargic scientist's lips before she moved to his side. She would help him move Four's body to a clear table before taking a seat and looming over her. "This may take some time. May I see the plume of dusk?" She asked with a soft voice while extending a gloved hand towards him. He wanted her back so he would surely comply, yes? "Yatagarasu, I'm going to ask you a question. Feel free to answer it to your leisure. is it safe to assume you're not from this world? Or better yet, do you have nothing in your previous world that you want to see again?"

She asked these questions while gathering the needed supplies from the laboratory. If she rushed this, the chance of getting their Four back was even lower. She she took her time as she properly gathered the materials she would need.

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"Tch, then that just means I need to burn away the trash before they get caught in it. You here to help or talk my ear off?" The Wild Crow responded shortly. Could this sleepy broad really help him out at all? She looked like she was ready to pass out at any moment, after all. Man he really didn't want to rely on someone else, but he had too. Relying on others was a sign of weakness but this proved just how weak he was. Just having physical strength wasn't enough to proclaim victory in this world. You needed to be smart and have other skills aswell. Skills he lacked, thanks to his childhood robbing him from any such thing.

When she asked for the plume of dusk, he was rather hesitant. After all, this was the remaining piece of Four he could keep with himself. With a reluctant grunt, he removed the plume from his neck and placed it in her hand. "Be careful with her. If you break that thing, I break you." He said while lightly grinding his teeth. Not much longer after, she asked him about his life before all this. Memories he didn't want to remember. Memories he had Amatsu Mikaboshi burn from the far reaches of his mind so he didn't have to think about anything other than his goals. Closing his eyes and clearing his mind, he'd suck his teeth and finally answer.

"I am a product of this world, and only this world. Anything that came before it is irrelevant and should be destroyed. Now shut up and get to work. I have a date with a few murderers. I'll be back soon to check on her." Yatagarasu walked up to the young woman and placed a hand on her shoulder. There wasn't much hate in his expression, but more so was reassuring her that this would be his only request. With that said, he'd leave the laboratory and close the massive doors behind him. His hands were shoved in his pockets as he looked up towards Angra Mainyu and took a deep breath. If that wasn't true strength, then what was?

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"What choice do we-- no, do you have, Mojii? An act of evil, especially conflict and killing, only strengthens Angra Mainyu and weakens Ahura Mazda. All it does is make things even worse."

Jin had finally entered the scene with his hands in his pockets as he coolly looked at his former colleague with the demon Ejji Reiguu at his side. He heard about Kirito's observations and took some interest in them. First the Third King and the brother, now Vera was it? They all seemed to be connected to this Yatagarasu, interestingly enough.

"Do not be alarmed. This individual here is an ally from another world. Meet Mister Ejji Reiguu," Jin introduced the demon to them. Caestus should be familiar with this one, especially Kahn thanks to their earlier mental connection thanks to Tomoe's abilities, "Mister Reiguu, meet the rest of our little party."

He would allow them to have small introductions with each other. But, there was bigger fish to fry as of this moment.

"Further introductions must wait as I do have a request for you, Sensei. Can you contact the Third King for me with your powers? I wish to have a word with her."

Jin looked back at Kahn and Caestus, "Give Natashi and Anya a call. You should be able to connect with them with Mojii's assurance."

Subject: Re: A Trade to Die For Sun Dec 27, 2015 11:55 am

Caestus looked up when he heard Kahn's voice. "Well, he just got Four... I would say a mix of both. He's not too pleased with us, right now... He seems to think that we're only doing this to save our own skin..." He answered with a frown. "He went in there." Caestus pointed towards the backside of the tower. "I'm not sure what he plans on doing while Soki revives Four, but... I guess he'll come for us." The android didn't like the looks of this one bit. "Well, all that matters is that she's safe, no?" He would glance at the unconscious woman before continuing.

"Hm? That's good information... Thanks, Kirito. This helps out a bunch." It was good to know that Vera still held some respect towards her former allies... She wasn't completely lost like the kings used to be, which was good enough.

"Welcome, you two." Caestus stood up, and nodded lightly towards Reiji. "Alright then... Let's see if I can get this blasted thing to work..." Caestus picked up his yellow phone, calling Anya. "Hey, is this Anya I'm speaking to? Where are you? What's your status?"

Subject: Re: A Trade to Die For Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:39 pm

Kahn listened to the information he heard about the anger driven red haired young man's condition, still not pacified even once Four was being repaired. "I see, well that's not our reason. I recall Four's ultimate wish was a life with Yatagatsuru, a long life because evidently that gave her a reason to live." the young man said, "My goal or rather our goal is to give them a chance at the life that Four wanted. Right now that isn't likely to happen because of Yachiru and his plan." The young man said shaking his head, why did one man's goal have to kill everyone else?

However, what Kirito said was of some help, "So if we convince him to work with us, we might get more on our side. Nice, that's good to know, and it raises the level of importance of our mission." Kahn said, this was going to be tough, but he figured that they could it, they had to do it...everyone was risking their lives against that god. They had to pull through.

Upon seeing Jin, he offered the older man and his new friend a nod, "Good to see you two, wish it were under somewhat better circumstances." The young man said before looking toward Aburai, and coming to understand that they had cellphone access. "Tomoe, we have phone access, use your phone if you need to contact anyone." He said using their mental connection while they were still close. He would then use his phone to contact Natashi, "Oi, Natashi, time to mobilize. Where are you and how are you?" The young man asked wondering where this guy was after all this time. The next thing he did was unleash another radar ping looking for Natashi or in general the red head they were trying to find.

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“They went this way, I think.” Naomi looked back at Naie as she continued forward. Wherever she was heading, it looked the same as everywhere else. The only sign she had that she was even moving from her original starting point was the shifting perspective of her surroundings. Who the hell made a building like this? It didn't really matter. She would find the spot where they met up with him eventually. If she just kept running along the edge of the tower, she would find him. She was determined and ignored everyone else along the way. Not that they would be paying much attention to her.

And before she knew it, there he was. Just standing in the open, looking at the god that still waited at the top of the tower. She came to a stop to just stare. He didn’t look any different than she remembered. Even after a year, he was still the Yata she knew on the outside. It was the inside that worried her though. She turned back to Naie, her cheeks burning, “I suddenly change my mind. Maybe the middle of a disaster is not the time for this.” Who was she kidding? It was now or possibly never. She wanted now. She was just nervous about it. What would she even say? Whatever it was, she had to say it and quick.

She looked back at Naie once more, “Wish me luck.” She strolled with one foot in front of the other, getting closer to him with each step. She pulled her eyes away from him for a moment to look into the sky, “Not the ideal weather for fireworks, is it?” It was how they met; the fireworks shop. The mention of it was fitting for their reunion after all this time.

She pushed a loose strand of hair behind her ear and smiled, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to bug you.” She forced a chuckle before sighing, “Okay, I suck at puns. That’s no surprise. I apologize for that abomination I just spoke. It was too easy.” Also, she was sure he made it at some point a year ago. Reusing material. Real smooth. She was already feeling like an idiot, and she had barely said anything, “Let me hit the reset button and try that again.” She turned to look at him with a smile and wide eyes, “Hello, Yata. What are you really doing here, because it definitely isn’t stargazing.” She would shift her attention towards the door of the tower. Was he going in?

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Aburai chose not to respond to Jin in regards to the choices they had to make this night. Of course the man had a point, but the Ex-Teacher truly did not want to admit it. After all, a killer like himself didn't really look towards the peaceful route of resolving anything. That's what caused many of the incidents in the past.

When Ejji was introduced, the Demon would lower its head with a bow. It did not say a word, but acknowledged their presence. It merely did not wish to intrude on the conversation they were to be having. Before Aburai knew it, however; he was being asked to connect them to one of the Kings. He scratched his head and gave a grunt. "The deal was connecting you all, not the Kings. Regardless, I'm not even sure if I can contact that woman. She doesn't seem like the type to be caring a cellphone around on a night like this."

The man spoke with an annoyed voice, but removed his own phone and held it up as if trying to locate her. It was easy to find the Persona-Users because almost all of them actually carried a cellphone or some device. He had known most of them abit longer aswell, and his Persona was familiar with their scent. However, the Third King was an entirely different case. He'd have better luck contacting some of the others than her. But if that's what they wanted, he'd give it an honest try.

When it came to Anya and Natashi's positions, there was a bit of silence before either of them gave an answer. The first was Anya. "I'm at my shop in the courtyard. Do you guys need more supplies? Natashi is here too, but he's kind of beat up. Not just his body, but his ego since his sunglasses were broken apparently."

With a groan, the dark haired man answered his own phone and spoke. "I'm in the courtyard with Anna. If it's time to mobilize, that's fine. I'll support you all. Did you find your friend Hibiki? Seems like shit is finally hitting the fan out here. Our reality isn't going to last much longer at this rate. What is Tomoe doing right now?"

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