The Phantom [Event :: Night :: Speed Topic]

Ugh, of course it has to rain on a day like this. I mean, I appreciate the rain and what it does for the environment, but now it just seems like things will be somber and dark. I personally never liked it, since it seems to me that bad things always happen in a dark rain. Typhoons, Hurricanes, Floods, all sorts of bad things seem to happen in the rain, but I hope that doesn't transfer in the events for this night. Hmm, this is the area we were supposed to report to, oh! There is the reporter and her equipment. Well, I guess I better go there and start this.

..... Well then, she is quite fanatical about her job. "Greetings Ms. Reporter, I'm Tatsui Kitao and I signed up for being a part of the camera crew. I hope that this night's work will go well." I say somberly. Looks like the Jack got here a bit before me. God damnit, he is very well going to complicate this matter so I have to keep an eye on him. "Umm, excuse me Ms. Reporter." I say sort of gesturing her to come closer while glancing at Jack. "I want you to know that Jack is likely to cause some problems regarding this interview with the Psyche Terrorist. I am trying to keep an eye on him, and another will also come to do so called Gabriel. I hope that you may accept our help even in this scenario." I say humbly, I have to know why these people do such heinous acts, and I don't want Jack messing it all up. I walk over to Jack. "Ok Jack, just so you know, we are going to be the CAMERA CREW, we are not reporters and will not talk in the interview. But don't worry if you really want to know things, I bet the reporter can ask about such stuff much better than you can." I say with a guarded speech tone. Please don't mess up tonight for all of us. I don't want us getting killed if he decides that he doesn't like us or something.

After a pretty amazing day of fishing, it came to conclude that night time was upon them. Gabe had to wear a different set of clothing, due to the fact that he kind of smelled like fish. Though he had no real use for it at the time being, so Gabe ended up storing the fished creature in his freezer. Right now, his outfit consisted of a gray blazer with a black opened buttoned up. The gray blazer also had black lining designs from inside of it. The rest was casual. Even though he was expecting to get his hands dirty on such a rainy day, he still had to be professional. It was what his father taught him, to be a professional above all else.

upon arrival, it seemed that Gabe arrived only moments after Tatsui did. "I'm guessing Mr. Valentine is holding the camera since he wants to get up close and personal, maybe the lights for Tatsumi and... the boom mic...for... me?" Gabe then shook his head." It's raining and i wouldnt want want to risk any sort of electrution for you, but maybe you should hold the boom mic instead and i'll hold the lights. That should be enough for the footage, i'm assuming were using a digital camera. " Gabe was taking the initative but he did fall back. "As i was saying... only a suggestion... but i'll stick with the lights for tonight. " Gabe didnt really want anyone to get hurt, and wrorking the lights in the rain is very risky, but he was the kind of guy would would try it anyway.


"I also want to talk about the payment for tonight, but perhaps that can wait till later. Lets get a move on. Gentlemen, reporter."


OOC: Sorry i'm late, didnt even know this existed o.o

Any other night, rain would have accentuated Selenus's inner thoughts and mood. However, tonight was not any plain old night for the canine robot. After what had seemed like another dreary day of failing t muster the willpower to do anything, Selenus was sneaking along the Backlight when he overheard information being shared at the new building that had recently been constructed. Apparently a reporter and her impromptu crew were to interview a notorious Psyche Terrorist known only as "The Phantom" outside of SMILE TV Studio. This was an opportunity that Selenus couldn't afford to pass up.

Selenus peeked down from atop the roof of a nearby building, where he was sitting ready to pounce, and found what he was looking for: The reporter and her crew. It was a bit of a bother that he'd have to wait until the interview was over to carry out his plans, but once The Phantom tried to flee Selenus would put his stealth skills to use and follow him out of anyone's sight, and then... Well. You can figure out the rest.

Selenus stared up at the moon, partially covered by the rainy night clouds. He didn't know why... but whenever he felt like giving up and putting himself in rest mode forever, he'd look at the moon. Due to some strange reason of life, looking at the moon filled Selenus with hope and determination: The only two things he needed to keep going. This night was certainly going to be something to remember.

...But why did saying that make him suddenly sad?

Either way; Selenus would wait perched on the roof of SMILE TV Studio, only barely visible to someone who would be actively searching for him.

"A specialist, good. It seems as if things do happen for a reason after all. Jack was obviously the best pick to hold the camera, the job was his if anyone didn't have any reservations.

"Hmmm? Gabe was now in charge of holding the umbrella if it meant anything. However, with the change of plans, Gabe would have shifted the lights over to Tatsui and open the umbrella to cover the rest of the group. "Very well, I guess this height does have its uses...." As Gabriel waited, it seems as if a gentlemen of mystery appeared from the rooftops. H dropped off a red rose and trailed off. "Hm..." Gabe would say as he looked over to where that man went. " It seems as if we are in a bit of a grand chase .

The entire scene looked as if it was a broadway play involving Gabriel dancing in the rain from how he moved, It didnt matter how fast h was running or what was in his way, he still kept that umbrella upwards and tried to keep up with others to cover them from the rain. "Avoiding the common cold from the heavy rain fall seems to be the objective for now. "How exciting, he wondered what the man would do next. This...phantom thief..."

"Oh, there you are Mr. Gabriel..... my name is Tatsui." How did he fail to say such a simple name? Now he is discussing who is going to use what. I don't really care which one I get but it's the reporter who is going to have the final say. Now Jack is telling the reporter to disregard my warning. What is he planning? He works as an events coordinator at Suzie Q? I can tell that that is a total lie in regards to him. "Okay, but my name is Tatsui." Looks like she completely disregarded my comment and Gabriel's suggestion. Hmm, now we just have to get ready and wait... Wait, she doesn't even know who this Psyche Terrorist looks like? Wait what? Holy- is that what this guy looks like? He wants us to follow him? Well, looks like it's a chase. Welp, looks like we are ditching the rest of the equipment to get to him. Just what is this guy thinking? Why do we have to follow him? Could he just stay over there so we could like have a cup of tea and interview him? Is he trying to show us something? Just what is happening!? But we have to follow him. Maybe what we are following for will help enlighten me to why they do such things.

Selenus watched silently as the camera crew organized itself so as to be ready to start the interview the moment The Phantom arrived. Maybe they did know what they were doing after all. Though, some of the roles being given to the crew were less than dignified (Designated umbrella holder? Seriously?)

After a few minutes of waiting, Selenus noticed something white zooming towards him in the distance. It zoomed past him and landed a few roofs away, then jumped down to the ground before running for it, presumably trying to lead the reporter's crew to where he wanted the interview to be had. The camera crew went borderline apeshit and took chase after him, desperate for a scoop, he supposed. That was his cue.



Selenus took chase after the psyche terrorist, making sure to never let himself be seen. Now this was more like it.

It was quite troublesome to say the least, trying to keep up wth the rest of the group withthe umbrella. Gabe was trying to be certian that he woudlnt end up like mary poppins and fly away with the umbrella in his hand. However, after reaching the alleyway, he woudl see soemthign that he hasnt even seen in a while, five years to be exact. "Demons.... i...i can see them...." Gabe would say passively as he stepped back, but it felt as if there was a wall blocking him. "We were played. We cant turn back......." The reporter seeemd as if she couldnt see the demons, because she was still trying to do an interview.

"No, get back!" However, it was too late. As soon as the reporter took a step forward, she fell unconcious. " Gabriel sucked his teeth and placed the umbrella over the reporters head so she doesnt catch a cold. " I guess its your turn to hold the unmbrella for now. " Gabe tried to play it cool, but he was stressed out. The only way to get past the demons and this phantom theif was to go forard, but how. They couldnt fight, how could they. "We need to defend ourselves......."

Then, it satrted to happen. Whispers in his head, it was cming from the demons. They continued to harass him, peel away at his mind. "no...." They continued to go on and on, his ears were ringing because of it. Gabe started to feel the same way he felt that night, when he was running away from the demons. "No...." However, gabriel didnt want to give up, he didnt want to lose, but he wanted to win. But how could he win if he coudknt fight? But he coiuldnt run either?! So what could he do. "What would....."what would shotaro do.....


SHOW MUST GO ON!"

It was as if something inside Gabe responsed to him emmideatly as the seed of mania emplanted by unknown herself gabe birth to something else."Who are you?" Gabe would answer within the contents in his mind. " You kno who i am, of course... this is the gamble of a life time... PINCH! What do you do? i am you..and you are me, and if i can dosometing about it... so can you....lets go Gabriel...its time to Entertain.."

"I'm.... Shotaro?"

Shotaro then appeared in all of his splendor, kind of flashy to be honest, but much like him



Gabriel's mask and terrorist outfit also simentaniously appeared.
His uniform also consists of a light blue dress shirt, black dress pants, plum-colored knee-high boots, a black double-breasted trench coat that hangs to his knees, and white gloves. Gabe's hair color also turns a lighter purple with dominant black strands. He also sports a pair of white gloves. The style basically consists of some sort of magician grandeur, as well as an original appearance of a masked thief. His mask has some sort of a jeweled style that covers the top of the face and has some sort of unique curve to it.

"Danger.... is chance......"

Where is he taking us? The alleyway? Just what is in here..... !?!? Demons!? He led us right to a pack of DEMONS!? Wait... I can see them? Why is this happening? I think I should probably get out of here- why can't I flee!? .... One way out ;.;. "Intervention about what?" I say fearfully. Wait what? The Reporter! She was just so active a few seconds ago and now she is flat out unconscious! Damnit, what did that guy do to her? Shit, we can't beat a group of demons, what does this guy want us to do? Aaagh. Stupid whispers of madness, I just want to help the people, not any establishment. I hold my hands against my head, and my eyes start to glow yellow.

I am thou, and thou art I. Wait what? What is that voice? Thou dost wisheth for truth and justice, thou wisheth the common good, and the wellbeing of all. What is this voice talking about.... wait, no, I do understand. I do want truth and justice, I have wanted it for as long as I can remember. I also want people to be happy. A world without happiness is a world of unending horror. Thou dost accept thine nature, call forth mine name, and bring about the change thou wishest.


Let us set forth the change we wisheth upon this world!
So this is Forseti. Wait, why am I wearing a coat now? and what's with these two... blade thingies in my hands? They art thine basic thirsts, the white one, Oathkeeper, is thine thirst to help anyone and everyone. The black one, Oblivion, is thine want for the destruction of that which is unjust and evil. Use them well, and thine destiny shall be forged anew!


It seems that the other two experienced the same thing as me. Was this what that psyche terrorist wanted to happen? Us awakening to our personae.... personae.... I have a persona? Wait, does that mean I am now a Psyche Terrorist!? I pale, wondering why he would do such a thing. I glare at the man. "Is this what you were planning to do to us from the beginning?" Only time will tell what he plans to do to us next.

When Selenus saw what was waiting for the reporter's crew inside the alleyway thgey were led into, he (figuratively) paled: Demons. He didn't know for sure what kind of demons they were, but there was no way he could forget the distinct physical properties they shared, or that dreary aura of death they carried with them. Not in a million years. For a brief moment Selenus considered running away, but then he asked himself the one question he most asked himself lately:

"What would Newman do?"

Luckily, he knew EXACTLY what Newman would do.

Selenus leapt down onto the alleyway to help the crew. He didn't know if he could hurt these demons or not, but he did know that if he didn't at east try, he'd have another decision to regret for the following five or more years. However the crew seemed to be... in pain? Almost like...

Before he could formulate any further thoughts, the three crewmen burst with energy, summoning what Selenus could only recognize as more demons. Had he been lead into an ambush? Was this part of a plan to take him out? He thought that at first, but then he realized that the crewmen weren't looking at him, but rather at the demons behind him.

With all of this in mind, Selenus said the only thing he could really say at this point: