An Audience (Zack/Simon)

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Zack stood silent at him. So he was just a waste of time. Unfortunate. "So be it, go ahead and escort him out. If he tries to resist, well, try not to make it obvious that someone died." As he said it, the two men would walk towards him, but before they could actually reach him, the door swung open behind him and another gang member came in, not dressed up like the ones Joshua saw below. "Boss! Zack man it's outside! The sky is changing and stars are showing up, it's fucking crazy man!" Zackary raised an eyebrow to it and looked at Joshua. He understood that this must have happened otherwise Joshua may not have come down here. "Well then, maybe you can figure out how to be useful upstairs. I plan to put my own ideas in motion. So sorry you failed to get any wind about your friend, but at the very least, I will tell you they were alive as of half a year ago. Now run along before I change my mind about showing mercy." He would let Joshua leave with the gang leading him out should he be finished. It was an interesting talk with him; though he felt Joshua was just another boy that got roped, he clearly had potential. Maybe when he was more experienced he would understand and he would learn what Zack truly searched for.

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On the outside, more stars were appearing in the sky, in many different forms, however, as soon as they appeared in the bright lights, they all began to blink out until handfuls started to remain. They were like supernovas of dying stars. The thug would see his knife shatter and would appear to be confused for a moment, before beginning to charge again. He was familiar with the supernatural, so of course he understood what he was. The second thug figured he was going for some manuever and reeled backwards to avoid the kick. However, he would stop along with the other to look at the flashes in the sky. The two busy with Simon who had gained some distance from them and now visible, also glanced up at the sky before frowning. Something deadly was happening. The glow in the water would be reported to Jack as getting brighter, even able to see a stranger light coming from afar even in this deep of town. He looked at the vigilante with a shout as the gang members began to disperse. "Hey! Jack, what are you doing here?! You came at a strange time." he said, making his way over to him. He may have a new costume, but he recognized him by name at this point.

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This had been a disappointing discussion. Joshua had hoped he could've gotten more substantial information. But, the fact that Rinna was here in Standasen was at least some good that came out of this exchange. He stonily glared back at Zack, but had no other words for him. Someday he will get this man to talk. One way or the other. For now, he had nothing left to glean from him.

As Joshua was about to be led off, someone came in. The news broke to him, causing him to stare at the guy with a mix of irritation and worry. So it began again. The Event or something supernatural decided to start shit once more.

"Christ, fucking dammit," he started to angrily swear at this.

Perhaps soon, he could use Bedivere once more. But, could he even do so now? Having to rely on supernatural powers never felt right to him in the first place. Not exactly the best thing for one's sanity. Yet, here he is. Probably going to be pulled in again to this whole supernatural non-sense.

Joshua only gave Zack a curt glance and left hurriedly. He cannot miss this. Rinna's disappearance and this? It had to be connected.

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Upon reaching outside, the Persona User could see it in the sky. What used to be only one green star, there were others. He did not like this at all as the pit of suspense and foreboding welled in his stomach.

He immediately took out his phone to send out a text to Simon as he started to head out more towards where he had to leave the former angel.

"Pretty damn sure you're seeing what I'm seeing now. Where are you? We gotta meet up."

Subject: Re: An Audience (Zack/Simon) Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:12 pm

These guys were better then Jack was giving them credit for, clearly used to the supernatural and the many things that came with it... The mystic properties of his blade did nothing to faze him. More then that the other seemed to see his attack coming and jumped out of the way only to keep coming, luckily Jack's forethought payed off in his backwards leap. It kept him out of danger and granted him more time to prepare for their next counterattack...

That attack would never come, however, thanks to the sudden shift in the sky. As disappointed as Jack was with how the fight ended, he couldn't help but thank Zordon that it was finished without anyone getting hurt. With a sigh of relief Jack would turn his eyes to the sky. "Why now?... It's been so calm for so lo-"

... Oh for the love of Gosei...

At the mention of his real name Jack jumped and quickly looked for the source of the leak... S-Simon!? Wha-Cha-How...WHAT!? No seriously what? First the sky then Simon? Why did the world decide to go to shit on the day Jack decided to finally go after Zack... No way it was a coincidence.

"Simon! Please! It's taken me two years to get a new secret identity! Please don't ruin this one to... Also, I could ask you the same my old friend... I'm here investing a lead on a local crime lord. What about you? Something do do with... This I assume" Jack turned his vision to the sky. Behind his visor he cringed, not at the prospect of a new event, but out of disgust for how excited the idea made him...

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Simon was a bit busy with Jack to answer his phone, so Joshua would get no response. However, he was at least happy to know he wasn't wrong in Josh's identity. Why was he still playing the hero game? Maybe save that for people with power in the police force and all. He looked at Jack and shook his head as the crowd around him started to stare up at the sky. Half of them were starting to leave, but the drunker half was having more fun with the light show, hooping and hollering to it. "Actually no. I wasn't here for that. We were here to talk to Zack, well, a friend was but he had to go off on his own. It's been a little bit since he was gone. I have no idea if he's back, but this had nothing to do with it..." he trailed off with a frown. He had to make sure he wasn't attacked from the back or anything. "So you're here for him too? There's only one lord here.....we should wait a moment until my friend gets back so we can figure out what to do. We just can't panic." Despite it however, he was anxious below. He wasn't happy to hear of various things happening. However, they would soon be able to hear the broadcast on a nearby radio from Isla, warning everyone to stay inside, however Simon was not too thrilled with that warning. He could feel a certain side of him beginning to rise. Sooner or later, he would have his powers back, but the problem is that unlike before, the crisis was coming all across the islands this time. How far did this spread?

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Joshua was irritated as Simon wasn't giving him any answer. There was worry welling up inside of him. What if he actually died because of him from trying to fend off those goons? The guilt would really ruin him. It would only embolden Joshua to run faster.

"Please do not be late. Please do not be late..." he prayed to himself as he sprinted.

The Persona User ignored the warnings broadcasted by Isla Mullochin. Screw going inside for safety. He had to find that bespectacled goody-two shoes. They needed to meet up and plan out their next moves.

Eventually he found Simon... and that guy. At first he was glad that he didn't seem to be fighting and the crowd that was here before had just left. Or at least most of them did for the sake of saving their skin.

"You know, the least you could do is answer the text, Simon. You alright?" he greeted the former angel from behind as he was approaching him.

His glad expression turned to irritable annoyance as his eyes looked towards the suited person next to Simon. It was already pretty obvious who it was. There was only one flamboyant moron willing to hide behind a mask and to pretend to be a hero for his own gratification.

"Jack."

It was curt acknowledgement. Joshua still remembered how annoying this guy was and how inane he was. He certainly wasn't in the mood to deal with him at all. But there's one thing he knew that they had to do.

"We'll talk later," he looked back at Simon with a tone of urgency, "Call Ariston to meet at the school to decide what to do about this."

He pointed up at the sky with his index finger and then jabbed a thumb behind him.

"Time to move."

Subject: Re: An Audience (Zack/Simon) Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:43 pm

"So we're here after the same guy huh? Talk about a small world. I don't see you for two years and all of a sudden you pop back up just as I was about to start my biggest operation yet looken to do the same thing I am, I suppose great minds think alike." Jack chuckled to himself trying to lighten the frankly awkward mood... Like what do you say to someone who you haven't seen for the better part of two years and who you only met twice and one of those two times he revealed your secret identity, and the other you found out he was actually a pretty ok guy while you fought a giant squid monster, that doesn't lead to many conversation topics. Well, aside form one...

"... Hey... I know this is about as far removed from the current situation but... Back at the rally I got the impression you knew Miss.Divine, the angel from the radio tower... I know this is a long shot and might even offend but... Do-Do you know where she went?" Jack would listen to whatever answer Simon would give before a somewhat familiar voice broke them from their talk.

"Hm?..." You ever get that feeling where you KNOW you recognize someone from somewhere but for the life of you... ya just can't put a name to the face? Like... Seriously... Where did Jack know this guy from?... Jimmy? Jimmy from the fifth grade? That you?... No no Jimmy had a beard... But this guys name most certainly started with a J... James... Jerry... JOSHUA! His name is Joshua! Right from the Father fight! "Seriously? Dose no one understand the concept of a secret identity?" Jack sighed and shook his head before continuing. "Excuse me for a moment..."

Jack would press his hand against the side of his helmet to activate his com"Charles, come in partner, do you copy?... I assume you've noticed the sudden shift? Yeah I did to. I'm currently over in Standasen in costume. I was moving in to take down Dunbar when shit hit the fan so I'm a little stuck right now. Mind leanding a hand and a boat? If you can sneak away from the Chief meet me at the docks on the south side of the island. Meet you there, over," Jack would close the coms and turn back to Simon and Joshua, though they couldn't see it, a frown was firmly planted on his tired face.

"So Joshua, I assume you're the friend Simon mentioned...Good to know, now normally I'd ask you to come answer a few questions sense you've spoken with Zack Dunbar, but as you can see that is the least of our problems right now... I would ask you two to come with me as a duly deputized officer of the law, though I doubt ether of you would care very much, so instead I'm asking as a Persona User and one of the few who can truly comprehend the severity of the current situation... With any luck my partner should be bringing a boat to the south docks. We can get you two where you need to go without having to worry about the most likely packed trams..." With a nod Jack would turn and start moving for the south point of the island "Come on, no time to lose!"

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Charles was on his feet from the moment he saw the skies, so of course he'd be rushing towards the docks the moment he'd get a call from Jack. It was like two years ago... The green star, and not alone this time, framed by a purple sky, deeper than the blue could ever be, a curtain over their everyday lives. Everything... seemed to have fallen into discord, people getting off the streets and the police in chaos, it was no big deal getting to the docks unhalted, especially to him. Still... what was he supposed to do about the sea? Whirlpools were everywhere... But could he waste time thinking instead of doing?

No, there was no time. If the boat gets turned over, he'll just have to go Orgia mode. Would it be enough to get him back to shore safe, he wasn't sure, but neither was he gonna stop. The whirlpools sure weren't stopping. He rushed over to one of the police boats-always ready-and boarded the vehicle shaking on the rough and restless surface of the water. He knew how to start it and drive it, though, in such conditions, his only par skills would maybe not suffice... Ah, screw it, Jack left a mark on him, and he wasn't gonna just sit around doing nothing. There seemed to be no immediate danger for the citizens here in San Malarus anyways, all with them evacuating, and Jack called for him specifically. And besides, he kind of wanted to go... though he didn't want to admit it.

Charles started the engine, and set off towards Standasen, trying his best to try and keep the boat upright against the unnatural currents...

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Simon looked at Jack with a neutral glance when he mentioned Angel. He was at a loss for words when it came to that. He shook his head silently, though he noticed Joshua return to them safe and sound. He let out a small sigh of relief. Before they could get a move on however, the world seemed to be thrust in its next turmoil again, as the Demons began to fly over the islands, and form a strange circular ring above the island. He looked up strangely before the sounds of water filled their ears, only this time it wasn't coming from just the edges of the islands. In fact it was a lot louder, and nearby. To their right from the alleyway, a sudden huge wave of water half the size of the buildings that made it crashed the wall and splashed the streets, and the three still there. The water seemed to be the end of that, but for something to happen out of nowhere like that? It was just happening like before, and the realization that none of this was over brought a strange feeling over one of the men there. A dark presence gathered and was watching while these events unfolded. Before any consideration could be made, a few of the monsters from above would fall to the ground, and confront the three that were there. As Charles made his way towards the destination, he would see the air around him grow a little more...pink, as many of a particular Demon began to appear in front of him and giggle.

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Joshua gave little regard to Jack's chagrin of having his identity exposed. In fact, he didn't even care.

"Go complain to someone who gives a shit. Because you're not finding anyone here," he replied back at the costumed cosplayer.

But, of course, his ire slowly increased upon hearing what Jack had to say. This fruitcake actually had the balls to actually to try to take down Zack? And on top of that, the police academy was actually pathetic enough to allow him to join the ranks? The utter idea was boggling his mind. Someone like him actually being able to use a gun and lay down the law on people? Sounds like the government has really gone to the dogs after all. This was just sad.

"I don't mind working with you about this... shit," Joshua began while pointing up at the sky, "But I'm practicing my right to silence about anything else. No offense, but I think you cops are pretty useless as shit if you let a bunch of crackheads and hooligans take over a whole island. Especially when you guys did nothing during the Event."

He nodded at Simon as he turned to head towards this boat that Jack was talking about. As much as he hated the government's uselessness, the boat will help save some time to get to where they need to go.

At least... until shit hit the fan again as a deluge soaked them to the bone while Joshua cursed wildly at the sudden wave. He nearly lost his footing, but was getting even more irritable at this. What the hell was going on?

"Do you want power?"

He could've sworn someone said something. It didn't sound like Jack, Simon, or anyone.

"ARUUUGHHHARRRRRGGGHHH!!!!"

But before he could make sense of anything... something was splitting through his skull. Joshua gave a yell with both hands clutching his head. Something... like a drill was boring through his head. Slowly and surely reaching into his brain matter. His knees buckled down from the excruciating pain as he continued to scream with his back bent down and head meeting the ground.

IT HURTS. IT HURTS. IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.IT HURTS.

He almost felt like vomiting as nausea setting in and even close to passing out. Unknown to him, something would appear. Bedivere was writhing from an unknown and indescribable agony. Something was splitting it.

"Then you shall have it!"

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A dull stab erupted through its helmet. A blunted point of a blade was poking through. Then immediately it slashed through the entire body of the Persona, rending it into two. From that slash was a samurai-esque entity instead.

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"I am the Brave of Yamato, Yamato-Takeru No Mikoto! My blade shall sever all that obstructs our path!"

The pain, it stopped. But there was still a dull throb and yellow eyes that marked him as a Child of Nyarlathotep.

"Wh-what the fuck?" he seemed a little dazed from the pain as he stared back at the Tainted Persona.

But his attention reverted back towards a newcomer. Something that wasn't human. And something that wanted to kill. Joshua would kill it.

"Yeah. With your blood. Let's do this, Yamato."

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Joshua hit Beldr's Weakness: Pierce. So Joshua gets an extra action for each action they hit them with it. If they missed, then the action will not count.

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Subject: Re: An Audience (Zack/Simon) Tue Feb 23, 2016 3:19 am

"... Yeah... That's... Kinda what I thought, Heh... can't blame a guy for tryen can ya?" To be honest... somewhere deep down Jack knew that Simon would be as in the dark as he was on the whole issue... When someone just up and leaves like that they tend not to tell anyone. Oh well, what's one more dead end on an ever growing pile of disappointment....

"...Wow..." Jack was nearly at a loss for words... He had forgotten how rude this guy could be... Then again some people are just plane cold and mean spirited, nothen you can do about it."You are just a ray of sunshine aren't you pal..." Sad...

The sooner they got to the boat the sooner they could go their separate wa- Wait... This.. This was not good... What was that rushing sound? "W-What?" Jack quickly braced himself as the wall of watter rushed past him and the others, how the hell the water got this far into the island this quickly was beyond all logic... then again this whole night was shaping up like that.

"The hell is go... ing... on?" Jack's eyes trailed upwards, widening in horror as he took in the skys ever darkening with demonic forces. As if to compliment this, a dull thud rang through his psyche, as if a wall that had held so much back had fallen...

"JACK!"

Jack clutched his head in pain as the sudden unlocking of his powers shook his soul. The limited connection he had had to both his Persona and his Red Legacy had been reborn in an instant. The feeling both scared and reassured the young hero. No doubt he would need these powers again soon.

Before he could voice any further concerns however, a new ... friend, decided to join the party... What ever this thing was it wasn't a shadow, nor was it a primordial. If anything Jack thought it was much more akin to a demon.

"Tch..Looks like it's time for season two.." Quickly Jack grasped the morpher that served as his invoker and strapped it to his wrist. "It's been a while old friend... Lets hope you haven't lost any steps... Calling on my ture self!" His tarot card formed from within the mophers card slot and shattered.

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"Megazord!"

"Red Ranger! It is good to be back!" Megazord's booming voice echoed as his colossal form hovered gently behind Jack, hand poised over it's holster.

"We will have time to recap later Megazord... For now its..." With out missing this trademark flamboyance Jack jet a hand out and pointed to the demon before them "Judgement Time!"

"Judgment Magnum!" Megazord called forth drawing it's pistol and opening fire.

"Red Legacy, lend me your strength... Lets go! Verdict Mode!" Jack called out as his armor shone a brilliant crimson before fully transforming into his super mode

"Fear My Judgement!"

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Since Jack hit Beldr's weakness, he gets an extra action.

Subject: Re: An Audience (Zack/Simon) Tue Feb 23, 2016 3:36 am

"Leave this place demon! Or face your end!" Jack took the lull in combat to let out a guttural shout that rejuvenated his allies.

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