A Familiar Face (Eunomia ~ Samael)

"Fucking hell..." There was nothing they could do against Yufosa? What a load of bullshit, they got so far to end like that how pathetic. It made him angry, beyond mad to be in such situation. "Taking away their powers? I guess you're too afraid they will kick your old ass?" At the moment that was the best way of letting his anger out, punching the damn old bag would just result in him getting hurt. "You're two years too late to convince me of abandoning my world, old geezer." He'd glare at Yufosa with anger, if this was his end he was going down with pride.

He did throw his insults, but he also payed attention to what the others were saying, Raina considering to join Yufosa just revolted him, Oki did tried to talk some sense into the woman... If she would listen, that was a different matter. Meanwhile Clarita was requesting help from Angela, he decided to let the girl solve this, Blaez is not a good diplomat.

It seemed Yufosa had turned the tides around, disabling what Dio and co appeared to be capable of, everyone hurled their insults and words at the man, but admist the tide something clicked in Nozomi's mind to be honest. It was like he was tired of all of this shit, tired of everything just throwing him around as if he was not in control of his destiny. Before he told Yufosa how much of a normie he was though, nozomi would speak to Raina directly. Hey. Wait!Nozomi did not hesitate to interrupt her in the middle of what she was saying to Yufosa. I don't care if you like me or not, and I know you probably talked badly of me while I was gone, but listen to me atleast. He was direct and confident in what he was saying, as if the boy had some self assured confidence that things would work out, no matter how bleak they were. Do you think this is a world your son would want to come back too?Before you say anything. Yeah, I don't know what it's like to be a mother, yeah. I don't know what its like to lose a son, or to lose any part of my family for that matter.Nozomi paused for a minute, if Raina was actually listening to what he was saying. She would be able to tell he wasn't joking around, and unlike most people his age Nozomi was speaking with great brevity and tension in his voice. But that doesn't mean I don't know what its like to lose people. That doesn't mean other people here may or may not know what it's like to lose people they care about, and if this gets worse. We all lose everything. I know this deal sounds amazing, the possibility of having your son back, but if he's not able to live a free life. A life free of all of this, and the danger all of our worlds are in right now. Would it even be worth it? With this guy Yufosa, who wants to recreate the world entirley, how do you even know this will go the way you want it too? I get it, I don't know what your son wanted, I don't know him, I never did know him, and I'm not gonna act like I magically know you, and your family and your entire history, but that doesn't mean I can't at the least try to understand you. If your going to dismiss me, fine. But atleast consider what I just said.  He wasn't playing games anymore, if Raina genuinely didnt' care to listen to him, Nozomi would no longer make any form of an effort torwards her.

With that, Nozomi would face Yufosa. YUFOSA!NO!The boy would yell. He was getting tired of this. What the hell!I'm not playing a part in screwing everyone over!Can't you take a goddamn look around at what your causing!?Nozomi would gesture to everyone who was around them at the moment, clearly aggravated. I'm no hero, I'm one guy, but even you know this isn't right. Claiming to save the day, like your gonna promise everyone some sort of demented heaven. When in reality you just wanna come out on top like some kind of Kingpin!I'm not gonna just fall head over heels for your Ponzi Scheme damnit!

As he was speaking, Nozomi would quickly point to Eunomia while he was still talking to Yufosa. She may not have any of her power, but she's kicking your ass verbally worse than Dio would physically if you weren't cowardly enough to disable his capabilities. Deep down, you know Yufosa. You fear what he can do, and the possibility of fighting him . Otherwise you wouldn't settle for a cheap gambit that called upon you siphoning someone elses power in the first place!Is this all you can do!Lure everyone in when their desperate, afraid, defensive and try to act like the messiah!?He was pissed and mad, he couldn't stand this injustice anymore. He was sick and tired of it all now, and watching all of this unfold was like an unholy nightmare.

ALL YOU'VE DONE!IS ROPE RANDOM PEOPLE INTO THIS GODDAMN MESS!ADMIT IT YUFOSA!YOU FEAR THE COMBINED MIGHT OF EVERYONE HERE!YOU KNOW FOR A FACT IF WE ALL HAD OUR SHIT, WE'D KICK YOUR ASS! You know. This girl took it away earlier, she was right. I had no obligation to help her world, and she didn't have any to help mine either, but your so much of a fuckboy I wouldn't be surprised if every world wanted to kill you.


He was boiling in utter anger and rage. And now was his final line before his likely death, or whatever the fuck happened.


With that, Nozomi unleashed the most rage provoking word in his vocabulary.

Huh, so, Nozomi has the power to stop all of this? Ok. I honestly don't know how I am so blasé about this. Maybe I'm just numb. Though I honestly don't know what the hell to think about this situation. I guess I'll just watch and see how things go. Looks like that man already answered it for me, oh well. Wait what? He drained that green-haired girl's powers? Wow, this guy sounds quite evil the way he is asking Nozomi to join him. Woah, the girl is being violent, very violent. ...... I pale to the extreme. This fucker, who took Nozomi away, destroyed an entire UNIVERSE!? And he is saying that this, Yufosa guy is acting exactly like him? Oh dear, imminent universal destruction maybe? Holy shit, what's happening? Hmm..... why the fuck is Nozomi's body becoming transparent? Ok now he is going full evil overlord. Holy shit, what is happening to that Angela girl? So Yufosa damaged the core? It looks like everyone from Erisia lost their powers. Tch, damnit, I hate how this is going. I don't see how I'm going to be able to do any good in a fight like this, which is definently imminent. But I should at least show that I defy what he is doing. "You do realize that no rational person would accept what you are offering correct? Destroy our homes, our lives, our entire bloody universe? You're a madman." Looks like that woman was thinking of accepting that offer, she did seem abit unhinged and all that. And Nozomi is giving him a shouting denouncing lecture, good on him. .....where the hell did this talk of normies come from? I look uncomphrehendingly at Nozomi because of that. Normie? What even is a Normie? He seems to consider it something worse than cancer, so what the hell is this 'Normie'?

....What the fuck, is wrong with that man? He was the one who killed BEEP wasn't he? Hmm, looks like Mr. Overlord is disappointed in Nozomi.... WHAT!? He just flat out ordered his subordinates to kill him? Jesus this man is ruthless. But, looks like they are in a standstill of uncertainty. "What the hell lady!?" I exclaim. She is literally willing to sacrifice the multiverse to just see her son? She is fucking mad. I draw my soulbound. "I don't know how the hell I can stop you from this course of action lady, but you are literally begging for the end of all to see your son. You would be responsible for the tragedies of an infinite amount of people, mothers, daughters, sons, fathers. All dead and damning you for going against what is meant to be." RGGGHHH, I hate to do this, but saying what I did might bring her back to her senses, if she still has any left. I walk directly up to her. "Lady, you may think that you are the only one wanting to get back a loved one, but you know nothing. Your son is dead, like I killed my girlfriend in some fit of psychotic rage or some shit. I obviously wish I could have her back, wish I could turn back time, but no, that would be wrong. She is likely in peace knowing that I am committing the rest of my rotten life to atone for what I had done, and I am not going to allow you to undo what I have tried to accomplish, and what many other people have gone through, their suffering, happiness, lives, and deaths. You have ignored what literally everyone else in the world, dead or alive wants. You are even ignoring the wishes of your son, attempting to bring him back to life after destroying the universe. So, if you are resurrecting a dead son who doesn't want to be brought back, then what are you? A selfish psychopath? No mother would ever wish to be like you, wanting their child back by destroying the universe." I rant. I said it now. Heh, once a murderer, always a murderer, but at least I can deter someone from a vaguely similar path. Hmm? What the hell is that rift behind Yufosa? Who the hell are those two men? Wait, his monado? Is that blonde guy Kalyan? What is even going on? 0_0 Wow, so those three weapons are monado? I wonder how this is going to play out now that people can combat Yufosa? Well, I'll likely be just a spectator, so might as well hope that our side wins.

This was a bit on the sad side really. The creature didn’t think it was incompetent or anything of that sort, so why was it that this was all so fucking confusing? Honestly, what was the point here? Was it to stand around throwing out taunts to a man that could probably destroy them all if he wanted to? He did have the power to take people’s ability away from another world, so what did that mean of the others here, or even worse those who were tied to him via the Zodiac power? Did those here not take this seriously or were they all stalling for some unplanned reason someone forgot to include the creature and apparently Sharaku in the memo?

The whole matter of taunts was baffling enough, but what followed after that simply had the creature a bit floored as one thing after another just collided with each other. First was Nozomi. Now the creature knew he was a big talker and his whole deal was all about well talking and being able convincing to others. No problem considering his talking had gotten them out of a jam in the past. And maybe just maybe things would’ve been fine...if he hadn’t gone and done what everyone else was doing...which was pretty much taunting Yusofa and calling him a coward. Now...Oki was not in complete agreement with the older gent, but at the same time he it didn’t think him a coward either. He probably could very well wipe them out if he wanted to, but instead he choose not too. Did no one ever stop to consider why that was? Why he was even tolerating this so calmly? So the whole point of the taunting was just baffling on its own. And that statement at the end? What the hell was a normie and why did it just sound so not cool?

The creatures left eye visibly narrowed as it gave a face of utter confusion and a bit of disgust. It honestly didn’t understand this or why such things were being thrown around when the worlds were collapsing or something like that. It just didn’t make a lick of sense. Oki did not comprehend this.

While it was baffled by this turn of events it would look up at Sharaku when he spoke and perhaps would’ve spoken if it hadn’t gotten distracted by Riana replying back to the comments she heard. To what was said, the creature’s expression softened a bit. It...understood her in a different fashion. Even if it wasn’t a mother it still knew what it was like to want someone lost back so badly you would give everything for just one more chance to be with them. It understood her well and maybe that is why despite it all, it was able to defend her as Tremora decided to attack her for her actions.

Green eyes would go from to the kid that tried to call her out on her decision.

“Oi, Just let her go. She ain’t even going with Yusofa’s offer anyway. She going out on her on her own path to find her son. She doesn’t want to be involved, so let her go. It’s not like the world will collapse because she decides to pursue her dreams, so just let her be. If you are honestly worried about the worlds collapsing, then perhaps you should be focusing on the problem over here rather than her. I don’t know if you heard this guy here,” it would point to Sharaku next to itself. “But we don’t exactly have time to be worrying about personal agendas of others. We kind of need to be on the same page here, you know?”

The creature would give the other a frown before its eyes turned back to the matter at hand. They needed a damn plan….but how the hell did one plan when more things came in like folk stormed a store on Black Friday? So like those folk that had their power stolen? Yeah them. They were given weapons by this white haired gent that came in with a blonde fellow and now they could fight again? The words passed didn’t make sense and why these two others were here didn’t make any sense either. Becoming confused again, Oki’s shoulders visibly slumped as it looked up at Sharaku as its mind finally came back to what he had said earlier.

“I suppose we are both at a lost then. What is even helpful at this point?” it would say shaking its head. If there were all these power cards here...then what was the point of having itself or the other Zodiacs here? What was power did it really have? Did it have any at all or was this all some elaborate joke? The creature’s frown would deepen even more as it scratched its head perplexed by all that was happening. What was it even supposed to do at this rate? Could it do something? Or should it just sit back and let these power cards and whatever this new guy demanding stuff from Yusofa was take care of it all?

They did seem to have it under control and look. Danielle was even asking them to pull together and fight back - this everyone being Dio and Samuel that is. So what? Did she wanted them all to chill and let three of them take care of it all when everyone’s worlds was at stake?

The being would watch her with an unreadable expression her words seeming not to do anything to inspire the creature to place its faith in her as the unreadable expression turned to Yusofa as he command the “pawns” to kill Nozomi.

“Pawns huh? Oh that’s cute,” Oki would grumble loud enough for only Sharaku to hear since he was closer. The creature was clearly not pleased with the wording, but at the same the creature wasn’t exactly trying to start internal strife. Its eyes would turn to the two that hesitated as it spoke.

“What to do? Well that is simple enough. Don’t kill him. Sure he isn’t the best example Azores has to offer, but if he has some power that is supposed to help us all in the end, wouldn’t it be a bit silly to nip whatever potential he has to do said thing by killing him? And even if he didn’t have some special power, why waste another life? Aren’t too many already dead in the wake of all these wars? Also how can we be sure wiping him out is good? Sure there is another out there, but what if said other doesn’t cooperate either?” it would look towards Yusofa at this point. “Would you have us wipe them out too?”

Yeah it understood there was a potential fight about to happen, but at the same time it wasn’t throwing its money into the same pot. No if there was some way to resolve this without anymore killing then, it wanted to know that path and if all else failed? Well...it would have to cross that bridge when the time came.

It seemed everyone was throwing their own opinions out, Sharaku did what his main talent appeared to be, criticizing other people. However Nozomi wasn't really gonna say much to him beyond the following. Sharaku, your in as much danger as we all are. I think you should attempt to contribute something to the current situation. Excuse me for having emotions, but your about to see a good damn reason for what I am doing.Nozomi would look around him, and notice Raina running off with the woman that apparently had some power left, however he realized how much of a suicide gambit this was and in fact, Raina could actually benefit from her assisting them. Wait!Nozomi would call out to Raina. Don't you get it?You have as much reason to care about this battle as the rest of everyone else here does!Its clear someone or something has sabotaged the core, and when this battle is over we can get rid of what is on there too. I'm not going to try to force you to help us, but you would benefit and be alot liklier to see your son again if you sided with us, we just want to stop this.If we stop this even, your friend might actually live to the end of this as well and not fall!Out of everyone there, Nozomi did not get why nobody thought of saying this, the woman truly wanted to see her son again and frankly the emotion was rather clear from everything she had said. Did everyone else fail to realize EVERYONE there had a reason to be in this battle?She could understood some parties simply did not care about her and that was fine however. If you truly want to continue, I'm not gonna stop you, but atleast thing how this entire battle effects you. This may truly improve your chances of succeeding greatly, I don't know what generated this weird distortion all over the place, but if we settle this. We can get rid of it.Nozomi wasn't much of a lier, and what he was saying was kind of accurate. It was not like most of these people had any alterior goals or anything to be honest.Though if you truly want to take this risk...Be my guest, atleast I tried.Nozomi had a more pressing concern with Yufosa however, but he did what he could for the time being. However, upon YUFOSA saying for them to kill him, Nozomi would strike back.

I don't think you get it Yufosa, our worlds. We had people try to come in here and rule and proclaim themselves as a possible savior when there was a crisis before, those people were the angels. They tried to get people to side with their ideals and promised balance and even change depending on what their sort of "wish" was. Your repeating the exact same thing those beings did,a nd all those beings did was try to turn people against each other and rally us under them instead of us being independent ourselves. Myself, nor Azami, nor anyone else here wants to experience that. The others had attempted their "reasoning", but nozomi knew it wouldn't work at all. You two.Nozomi would address directly to Aldred and Irina. Your in the same position as us, you want your world to not die no?Thats the same as everyone here, we aren't trying to take over the worlds, proclaim ourselves as rulers or anything of the like. Side with us, for your benefit. Can you honestly tell me you agree with what Yufosa is saying right now? Do you think the people of your world let alone yourselves would want this man to rule on top and be in control of everything?With the fact that Yufosa had practically pissed off some form of elder god with a gigantic presence, had only attested to the following fact.


Yufosa, you can see for yourself the consequences of your actions. I don't doubt even you can see how wrong this is, or maybe this is exactly what you intended hm? I find it strange, for someone who wanted myself and azami here, you never dispatched anyone to retrieve us despite having agents that could literally travel all over the place. I saw a few of them myself as I travelled all the way over here, and I do not doubt Azami had encountered them either. I wonder why is that Yufosa?Nozomi would sort of chuckle a bit.

In fact, you were perfectly fine with allowing dio to come torwards me, who tried to kill me. How do we all know this isn't a power gambit preformed by you? Purposfully misleading people around, not just bringing us here, stealing a goddess from another universes power, does any of this sound good to you?Or even remotely trustworthy?Nozomi would then, go back to addressing Irina and Aldred. Did you ever consider whats stopping this guy from stealing your power as well, or manipulating you around?How do you know he hasn't been doing that the entire time?I'm apparently vital to your world, help me help you. You don't have to do this. You two seem to be some of the most level headed I have seen come from this guys "agents" as well. With all that is in front of you, do you really still support this guys agenda?Is it truly what should actually happen in your opinion?

Yufosa drop the act, if you've been here the entire time. With all of your agents you could probably send off, refusing to retrieve the people that you needed for your plan, and so willing to rob power from others. Its rather clear what your true intentions are isn't it? The fact that the core iss completley messed up, while you seem to have been directly next to it for what may have been the entire time does not add up.This last part was meant torwards everybody near Nozomi. If anyone had been questioning their allegiance or even thinking of supporting him (Yufosa), this would probably be the ultimate red pill unleashed that would have stirred them away hopefully.

Nozomi did what he did best that day, talk competently.

"... What a pain." The situation was already confusing to him, now with everything that was going on and with all those people talking so much in his head, it just became much worse, it went from confusing to annoying really quickly. So for now he'd just stand behind the group once again, waiting for when he was actually needed.

Zant almost wanted to laugh, really. He did, it was hilarious what was happening. An old man, threatened from so many sides, trying to pull the rug out from under him... how foolish. Kalyan's body stood unflinchingly as the attack came for him, but at the last split second, the Monado's body warped and became transparent, spreading as a shield of energy positioned right in front of the God-inhabited human's body. Yufosa's attack would make no dent whatsoever in face of this impenetrable shield, as if the Universe itself declared that he wasn't allowed to touch this person.

And so, Kalyan's body shook his head.

"I was hoping you would have an inkling of intelligence in your old mind, but it appears I was wrong. Very well." He closed his eyes, and suddenly Kalyan's body slumped to the ground and was suddenly transported near Danielle by an unseen force, presumably the Monado. What stood in its place was something far more radiant than Yufosa's form, holding Kalyan's blade, albeit shifted in form, in his hands.


He didn't have to move. Zant outstretched his hand, and Yufosa would feel his entire body being pulled towards the God. In a matter of milliseconds, the duo would disappear into a newly created rift, only telegraphed by a slight movement of Zant's other hand and the Monado tearing through the fabric of the universe itself. However, even with Zant gone, the people at the Core would still hear a few words of departure to them...

Zant:

Eunomia stared in aggravation at Zant's display of theatrics. He had always been that way, even when he was still her follower... even when they fought, that long ago. Even when he pulled his trump card on her. He pissed her off so much, but in a way, they were on the same side now. And she wished to keep that up.

//"Dio..."// The rule breaker turned his head towards his powerless master. //"Listen to what Zant said. This once, we agree..."// Her green eyes displayed what could only amount to an immeasurable feeling of anger. Dio, to this, only smirked.

"obviously, sweet cheeks. you think i ain't mad at yufosa-chan too? psshh. but hey, this dude will be some pretty nice warm-up, right? maybe i can get my power back if i defeat him... eeh, prolly not, the pens wouldn't let that happen." For some reason, there was a simple black pen in his hand, as he twirled it around between his fingers. "or maybe i'll have my wish granted. kehehehe!"

Eunomia... had no comment.