An Obscure Passage

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Fri Oct 11, 2013 10:45 pm

Hirako wandered forward through the Misty fog not knowing where he was or where the others were He sighed as he unsheathed his sword. The things he could remember on what happened in that short time when they got attacked by the spirit Hirako got hit in the head with something hard and woke up in the same spot his friends gone wondering where they went he set out to look for them wondering where they could be. All of a sudden two great big yellow eyes illuminated through the mist. Hirako unsheathed his sword and got ready to fight but as it got closer it turned out to be just an owl and he sheathed his sword. "Thought it was something big..." But when Hirako turned around he felt he pierce of a blade through his shoulder he only saw a shadowy blade. Hirako let out a sharp yell. But as the pain stopped he was ok no harm done as though his mind was playing tricks on him....

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:22 am

(OOC: Sorry for short post, also sorry for being away recently.)

Kako remained in his previous position, arms crossed. After suffering through the Shade's painfully slow way of speaking, he shrugged. "Well, that isn't my decision, is it? I don't know what you want, exactly." He could take a fair guess. "Name your price."

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:53 am

The Shades	The Shade looked down at the the strong man, noting how one of them had gone missing, hm, that was interesting. He shuddered once, and took on the form of a hulking black wolf, blinking his eyes. He was roughly the same height as Kako, maybe taller. He looked him in the eye and spoke directly into their minds. "I think you know, allow me use of anything that is yours, and I won't end you all" Simple and true, he waited, hoping the man was wise enough to choose right.
Mood: Angry Condition: Lethal	Link:

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Wed Oct 16, 2013 1:16 pm

(Please don't post before you are approved...)

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:29 am

(For now he is an npc, and doesnt count anywhere else)

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:20 pm

Kako Anthropos	Kako briefly looked behind him. Everyone seemed accounted for, aside from the notable exception of Kross. He seemed to have fled. He turned back, and it seemed that the spirit had decided to turn into a wolf. He supposed that was the sort of thing one got up to when one was near immortal. Having considered his options, it seemed he didn't have much of a choice. Glancing back at his companions, he gave them a 'what can you do?' sort of shrug, before steeling himself. He knew he would need a great deal of mental strength to stop himself being taken over. Thankfully, he was a military man, surviving mental torture was one of his stronger points. "Alright, spirit. But take more than I allow and i'll boot you out of my body faster than a dragon in the Water Tribes." The corny joke made it rather clear that for once, he was actually worried. He waited for the spirit to make it's next move.
Mood: Worried Condition: Healthy	Link: Kako’s App

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:40 pm

The Shades	The Shade walked right up to Kako, lowering his head so his eyes met his own. He did not blink, he just looked, deep, inside Kako. He nodded slightly, before gently pressing the tip of his nose to Kako's chest. In a flash of blinding red light, the Shade went into Kako's heart. He saw Kako's soul, and laughed slightly, a laugh that Kako heard in his head, he now had another voice in his head. This was the amusing part, which of them got control, he could not wait to see the amount of will Kako had. He moved the black mass he had become towards Kako's soul, and pushed himself against it. Kako would feel a twinge of pain in his chest, The Shade then begin to merge his darkness into Kako's soul. It was at this point that Kako would feel excruciating pain all over, but primarily in his chest. Everything about the Shade, all of his knowledge and memories were available to Kako, and vice versa. Their personalities would temporarily merge for this brief moment, until one overpowered the other.
Mood: Angry Condition: Lethal	Link:

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:39 pm

Kako found himself rather disapproving of this new voice in his head, then again, it was to be expected. In a second, a searing pain rooted itself inside him, centered in his chest and spreading outwards. Kako gritted his teeth, his face turning to a snarl, veins bulging as his arms straightened. He hadn't felt a pain such as that in a long while, but it was nevertheless manageable. The real problem was the flood of memories and feelings, several thousand years worth in fact. He couldn't make out much of it, most was blurred, though he sensed a need for revenge, along with a drive of sorts. The best way he could describe it would be instinct.

He followed the memories, reaching the present day. He saw him and his fellow comrades from afar; then much closer. More importantly, he felt the spirit's lust. Emotions overwhelmed him, and he felt like a predator. No, he couldn't allow it. Kako fought back, sending his essence back. It was not a pure one, but it was powerful in it's own way. Back in the real world, small spurts of fire ejected themselves from Kako, flying out in multiple directions.

Along with the power came something else. An emotion that creeped in, but was largely the essence of the ex-spymaster. Pride. An oppressive arrogance that was the center of his being began to well up inside him, giving him an odd sort of strength. He opened himself to the spirit. He would let it see just what he was made of, after all, what could hurt him now?

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:58 pm

The Shades	The Shade felt the rejection of Kako's soul, this was good, it meant he was not weak in mind either, and his memories proved that. This man had been throighany ordeals, and many.... Interesting, affairs with royalty, huh. The Shade felt the openness the man was giving him. He saw all this man had done, he smiled in a wicked way. Their souls merged, fully. Kako had won the willpower war. The Shade sat in his body for a moment, seeing all he saw and hearing all he heard. He projected his spirit form outside the body. This time he had appeared to take on the form of an ethereal dragon, this said much about Kako, The Shade looked at him, and said. "I know you now, better than any, and if you look my memories and power are at your disposal, sir" Never hurt to be sarcastic.
Mood: Angry Condition: Lethal	Link:

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:16 pm

Kako almost collapsed at the sudden relief, his arms going limp. Panting a little, he listened to the spirit's statement, not exactly attributing much truth to them. After all, he knew the spirit pretty well too. However, it was certainly right about knowing him well, the dragon proved as much. He inspected his body for a moment, nothing seemed to have changed, and he seemed to be in the same area as earlier. He hadn't been tricked as of yet.

Kako drew himself up."So, Lucien. What has changed? What have you given me?" Kako was still wary of the spirit, but at least the battle was over, and so was the pain.

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:30 pm

The Shades	The Shade growled a deep throated growl at the use of his other name, it always irritated him, it reminded him of how weak he once was. He composed himself and said. "You can now use my power to double your bending ability, I can aid you in my wolf form in battle, don't worry, separation and attachment is quicker after the first one, you can visit the spirit world and much more"
Mood: Angry Condition: Lethal	Link:

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:46 pm

Kako resisted a smile. "Double? Really now?" He briefly considered turning around, straight up strolling back into the Fire Nation and showing Shula how he does things, but frankly that would take too much effort. He was also pretty happy about being able to visit the spirit world. The massive wolf form didn't really impress him that much. After all he already had his ottergator. He looked down, it appeared to have caught some sort of python in it's jaws. Kako smiled. Adorable.

He decided a forest might not be the best place to test his new firebending abilities, and he was a little tired anyway. He turned to the rest of the crew, dusting himself off and apparently unphased by the whole ordeal. "Are we ready to carry on?"

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:52 pm

The Shades	The Shade merely nodded, and vanished back into Kako. He sat there, observing.
Mood: Angry Condition: Lethal	Link:

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:58 am

Tsuyoshi Hayashi	Tsu had observed the whole affair, shocked slightly. He had not expected Kako to meet and befriend a Spirit in the Swamp, no not at all. But, the event seemed to be over, and he hoped they could progress through the swamp without anymore problems. Tsu floated Mieko up to the back of her beetle, and slid the metal out from under her, gently lowering her down to the safety of the saddle, the beast was steady enough to follow and not drop her. He flew the metal back to his wrist, which shrunk and molded back onto his wrist, he tried to put on a smile. He looked at the group, Kako with his newfound power, Mieko still knocked out and Hirako being Hirako. Kako was notably missing, good, he made for too many complications. He bended a rock out from under the swamp to push him onto Yurio's back. They were all mounted up except Kako, who was still stood their. He waited for Kako to mount up, so they could continue their voyage.
Mood: Tired Condition: Healthy	Link:

Subject: Re: An Obscure Passage Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:19 am

The group progressed out of the swamp, the rest of their journey was uneventful compared to earlier. Mieko presumably woke up, but might remain with an injury that they could could treat later on if need be in Omashu. Kako had his new companion with him, and Tsu and Hirako were just themselves. They emerged from the murk, into blinding sunlight. They progressed steadily towards Omashu. Eventually they arrived at the gate, to see what awaited the odd bunch inside the monolith city of Omashu.

Progress onward in the journey