"No, no Nieko don't do this," Eleanor yelled but she knew he couldn't hear her. Panic was setting in. Her left arm still hurt but she didn't know why, they shield was already out. All she was was she had to save Nieko. Her old shirt was practically soaked at this point but there was nothing else in the immediate area. She released pressure for a moment as she zipped up her jacket.

"Melik, Torrence, somebody," she yelled as loud as she could hoping someone would come to them. Once her jacket was zipped she reached under it and tugged as hard as she could at her shirt. Like her other one, it was wearing pretty badly but she needed something clean. Her shoulders hurt as the shirt was pulled against them until the threads finally gave way. Pulling the fabric out she quickly replaced the bloody shirt with the new one.

"Somebody, please help," she yelled once again. Her left arm, the shield still hurt but she ignored it as she moved the object closer to Nieko, as if she was protecting him in a more dangerous area than his own home. "It's ok Nieko," she whispered frantically. "I'll take care of you, you'll get better I promise," tears started welling up as she said this and one by one they slid down her cheek, splashing in the blood that she was kneeling in.

((TOO EMOTIONAL! DON'T DIE NIEKO! Too bad he's passed out... I can't even reply. XD))

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((Ha ha. Silent Tiger, are you having a hard time figuring out what to write? :P)

Zeta was furious, she shot Rroy a dark look when he stopped her. What the hell was he rambling about now? What she wanted most in life? ...

Suddenly his lips were pressing against her, she could hear Melik's voice screaming from somewhere but she didn't care. She shoved Rroy away, completely disgusted. "Touch me again and die" she hissed at him, "I am not your little pawn. You are all worthless creatures to me-ALL of you!" Zeta snapped the last words loudly. This was why becoming emotional was wrong, this was why her culture had become above such things. They caused hurt, more than any physical wound.

((Sorry, I had to move to another room X3))

(( Nooo! Who will save Nieko now :gonk: ))

((Sorry guys i had too help with dinner then eat and then mom took me out shopping with her because she wanted to))

Rroy left Torrence's room which made her think she did something wrong. He just had such a disgusted look on his face when he had left. She got up to follow him only to see him shank his own friend with his own sword. He was being evil and this just made her even more upset. Zeta left after tearing off the necklace Melik had given her. It was hard to watch any of it from the top of the stairs. Rroy ran after her which was something she didnt expect.

Torrence ran after them to make sure they were both ok. Melik had left before her after picking up the broken piece of jewlery. She watched petrified that she had gotten there when Rroy kissed her. Melik screamed traitor but she had stayed in place. What had just happened. What was going on now? Why was he doing this? It came out to Zeta after he had pushed him back and he had stopped kissing her. He had slid his had down her body which petrified her even more.

"So everything is just a lie? I trusted you... I Trusted what you were saying but all youve been doing is using me like you used her just now?" Torrence walked out of her hiding place behind the wall of the alley she was in. "Was anything the truth? Do you even have a wife? Or was that all a lie too? You know what FORGET IT" She turned and ran before he could say anything. She ran back into the house and up to the room Rroy had told her was hers. She jumped into the bed and the door closed locking itself using her power. She just cried there. She felt betrayed for the 3rd time in 48 hours.

Rroy laughed and walked back to his house.

Without saying anything, he moved over beside Nieko. Taking out a needle and some string, he sewed his friend back up. Rroy clasped the male's hands. "I'm sorry," Rroy embraced the green-eyed male.

Nieko smirked. "You are an odd one. But was this act really necessary." He turned to Eleanor. "Wh-what are you still doing here," the thought of her staying behind made him blush. "Rroy...I have to tell her. I... I can't hurt her." He took up Eleanor's hands and moved them to his lips. He kissed them. Smiling sweetly, he took her face in his hand. "Eleanor, I have something I want to ask you. But...I'm afraid you'll hate my if I don't tell you something first."

He rose to his feet and took her hands in each arm. Twirling her around, he danced with her. There was no music, only the silence of the late afternoon. Moving his head closer, he drew Eleanor closer. Embracing her, he buried her face into his naked chest. However, the tails of his scarf padded her somewhat against his bony body.

"Eleanor, Rroy did not attack me. We... we planned this out. We planned everything out. We're... making the stars align. To do so, we needed Torrence to grow angry and seek out the truth. We needed Zeta and Melik appear. We needed you to hate me. But sadly, I can't hurt you. Not anymore. I was supposed to lie and tell you Arrow was a bad man, I was supposed to tell you that he was actually going to kill you. But," Nieko looked over to Rroy, "I can't. I won't hurt you anymore. Not ever."

Nieko buried his face in her hair. "Eleanor, the stories we told are true. But Rroy through in some twists. He drew conclusions that were not actually made. Meaning, everything about the protectors being bad guys and working for the government...that was all a lie."

Rroy touched both of their backs. "I'm sorry Eleanor. I had no idea Nieko would grow this attached to you. Had I foreseen this, I would have warned you of the lies I was starting. I want this rumor to spread. Sadly, I think it is safe to confirm that Arrow was actually a good man. He did not live a corrupt life. Just a troubled life. The government was actually threatening him. When he refused to kill you, they sent hunters to kill you both. However, one of the hunters on the mission was a double agent. She actually wanted to save you. The others, now they wanted you dead. Had Nieko and I not shown up, your precious Arrow would have killed you. You see... they injected him with a drug. They turned him against you. Nieko didn't kill him out of envy. He killed him because at that moment in time he bonded with you."

Rroy ruffled Nieko's hair. "You have to understand, I would never hurt Nieko. He's like a brother to me." Rroy looked at the mess before him. "I'll be cleaning should you two need anything." He left.

"Eleanor," Nieko said almost fearfully. "I..." he paused. "I love you." He pulled her closer. "And I want to be more than just a friend. I want to be with you. Be yours forever. But... how can you love a man that lies to your face?"

"Stop being so down on yourself. You didn't lie to her to hurt her," Rroy cut in, "you lied to her to make her stronger. To make her see that the life she was living was actually twisted. You've opened her eyes. She's no longer blinded. Thanks to you she's...free."

Nieko sighed. "Eleanor, I want you to be my girlfriend, but I'm not sure I could be the same kind of man as Arrow. He was a true hero. Fighting for you until the very end. Me...I'm just a cowardly liar. I'm sorry," he released her and walked into another room.

Rroy walked up behind Eleanor. Whispering in her ear he said, "Even if he has hurt you, he is trying. Would it really be that horrible to give the guy a second chance? I mean, it's obvious he cares. He wouldn't have saved you back had he not and he wouldn't be protecting you now. Think about it. The choice is yours. But know, whatever path you follow, you'll have to be careful. You are the only one that can know about our little lie."

With that, Rroy disappeared.

Melik was more than frustrated at his friend, he was almost vengeful. He thought about turning around and killing Rroy. That was until he remembered who he was talking about - Rroy.

Crying, the man walked around aimlessly. He didn't know where he was going. He only knew he was going. He wanted to just turn back time. To take back what he said. But he was fearful. What if he hadn't said those cruel words? Would Rroy have killed him? Yes, that's right, Rroy told Melik to turn on Zeta. Melik knew why, but the kissing, that was what infuriated him.

On his walk, Melik ended up rounding a corner too quickly with looking around to see who was coming. He thought about just walking on, but, being who he was, he need to apologize.

"I'm really so..." he looked up and saw himself staring into silver eyes. The silver eyes he loved more than anything. "Zeta...." He looked away. He wanted to hug her. To tell her how much of a fool he was. But he couldn't find the strength. No, instead he just started to cry even more. He was hurt. So this is what heartbreak is, he thought to himself.

"How can I ever love again. If this was it feels like to leave the one you love, then I don't want to be love. I'd rather just die than have my heart ripped from me." Melik shook his head. "What am I thinking...."

With that, he turned around and started to run. He didn't know where he was running, but he couldn't face her. Not now. Her lips still smelled like Rroy. He couldn't stomach the thought that 'his' woman was kissed by the man he called his best friend.

Still crying, Melik finally stopped. Exhausted and still upset, he sat down. He heard voices.

"Lookie here. Look what the car dragged in. Looks like we have ourselves some dinner."

Melik looked up with broken eyes. Staring at the hunters, he hoped, no... prayed they would put him out of his misery.

((Oh great... Eleanor gets a boyfriend and Torrence is crying her eyes out because Rroy lied to her... Lets see what i can write))

Torrence wanted to go suicidal right then and there but then how would Eleanor take it. Eleanor was the only person she felt she could truly trust. She was the only person that was in the same situation as her. But was that a lie as well. Her feelings were spilling out, filling her head to the point were she had a head ache and all she could truly due to let it all out was cry. She had never in her 18 years of living cried this much. NEVER. She didnt even cry as a kid when she was born. The feeling of betrayel burned through her. Not only had Melik betrayed her trust when she had first met him and he and Eleanor had fought but now she found out that Damian was probably not in love with her. That he had betrayed her as well. Now the only other person she cares for seems to have messed with everybodies heads as if they were his pawns.

I told you you should have stayed away from these people. I told you you should have gone and learned how to fight elsewhere instead of going to find Eleanor. Everything has just turned out to be false. You know that. So why are you crying? Get up and do something about it.

Torrence Just laid there. Her crying had stopped. She thought about tossing the blades that Rroy had given her but decided that she would keep them as a reminder of all the betrayels. All the anger that was bent up inside her. She hadnt even listened to the voice that was calling out to her. Or had she.

Come on you know what you have to do now. You have powers. Use them. Build them up to their full potential. Use your powers for your own benefit. Of course you can keep those blades like you are thinking. They are a good reminder to never trust anybody but yourself and your gut. Now what is your gut telling you.

Torrence started screaming in that room. Tearing it to shreds. The bed was nothing more than splinters of wood. The entirety of the rooms loose objects circled around as she ripped through everything. She smashed it to pieces as much as possible. The dressers had their drawers thrown out and then kicked in. She used the blades she had gotten from Rroy to destroy everything else she wasnt able to with her fists and feet. The items that flew threw the air crashed through the walls almost tearing them apart as if they were mini buldozers.

Thats it... Take that anger out. Destroy everything. Your on fire. Take everything out. They dont deserve any of it. On to the next thing.

Torrence's eyes were full of the anger and rage she had felt over the past couple of days now. She walked over to the door. Instead of opening it by hand or kicking it down, it flew off its hinges in the wrong direction over the into the wall of the doorway. Splinters from the door flew everywhere and in that mess she walked into the hallway, swords drawn. She was ready to fight anybody. Maybe even kill them. She didnt use the stairs to get down. Instead she jumped over the side and landed next to Eleanor. No words were spoke this time. She just walked past her as if they were invisible to her and stalked out the doorway.

Torrence was on the prowl now. Anyone who she saw as a bad guy, she fought and killed. It was like her inner demon had taken over. She was on a rampage seemingly destroying everything she knew. All she knew was that if she thought of something as evil she would take it out. She always got hurt from her inexperience of fighting but then again she got better at it. It was like her own personal training that she had come up with. Her own personal way of fighting Evil.

Torrence walked around a corner. She didnt see Melik standing right there. All she saw were hunters. Hunters she wanted to kill now for everything that had happened. She looked around at them still not noticing Melik as if he were invisible. The other men were the ones she was focused on. "Wanna play a game?" She asked them hoping they would say yes so she could kill them easily.

((Sorry my head was full of ideas))

((Ha ha. I guess I can post a reply about how Rroy is feeling. But that doesn't do Torrence any good. XD
And poor Torrence! So sad! :( ))

((Eh i edited so that she could get in contact with Melik but she cant really see him right now.. >Blind rage and all))

(( Ha ha. Okay, that works. :P ))

Melik just sort of looked over at the girl. He was somewhat depressed. He was really hoping to die, but again, it looked like he would leave.

He rose to his feet. He really couldn't be outdone by a female. Grabbing his whip, he stared at the hunters. "Tch, I didn't want to fight, but I guess I can act interested. If you would," he paused thinking, "could you kill me?"

He saw the hunters laugh. Of course they would! That's what these punks wanted. This caused Melik to smile. Finally, death would come to him. He was happy as he stood there hopelessly.

((Sorry Melik no death))

The hunters were laughing at something but she didnt care what. She moved forward confidently her swords glistening in the moonlight which she wanted so badly to kill them with. Her blades were already full of blood from others she had killed whether they were innocent or not. They were evil in her eyes just like these men. She wasnt going to let them feed on anything tonight and they seemed hungry.

Torrence smiled devilishly as one of them came after her thinking she was no match for him. She did a back handspring to get out of the way of his attack and in the middle of the flip she sliced open his stomach which started bleeding profusely. "Any one else. I feel like that was just a snack" The others yelled at her calling her names as they came in for the attack as well. She got a couple scratches here and there. One had punched her in the gut which she spun in the air afterwards and landed after the second tried to shoot her. She sliced the guns in half so they couldnt fire again. Then she walked backwards as they came forwards slowly. The ran at them and slid inbetween giving her a perfect weak point. Their legs. She had missed one of them which jumped off the car on top of her after they fell to the ground holding their legs in their hands, screaming in pain. He punched her in the face but she kneed him in the groin ((Sorry boys)) and pushed up. She put her other fooot on his stomach then the other on kicking him off into a building.

Torrence smiled as she got up and walked over to the two wriggling in pain and sliced them open as well making them bleed to death. She looked over at Melik who had his whip out. "That last ones yours if you want. Their worthless scum. If you dont kill him i will." She had finally noticed him when she kicked the guy into the wall. Thats why she had turned around letting Melik finish them off.

Thats my girl. Do exactly as I say. Taunt them then kill them. Dont worry about the scratches and punches and cuts. Theres no pain see?

Torrence stared at Melik as if she didnt even know him. It was like she had lost all memory but it slowly came back to her. The time at the cafe seemed as clear as day. Was this demon inside her pulling it forward so that she would kill this man. From the memory she caught his name and whispered it. "Melik" She was looking at the ground when the memory had come up but then she shifted her eyes to him. Anger was corsing through her veins. Rage. Betrayel. She wanted him to die. She didnt notice as the guy who had been with the other hunters had actually gotten up and run away. Most likely he was going to get more. Which he rightfully should since she had killed about a dozen of them including his friends. She walked slowly towards Melik. A killer's walk. It was like she was a lioness. Ready to pounce if he made any movements at all. She wanted to kill him. She wanted to Kill Rroy and she wanted to kill Damian though he was already dead. There was nothing she wanted more than to kill those that betrayed her even if they were stronger. Still she stalked towards her prey, waiting for what he might do.

((I couldnt sleep so i decided to edit))

((Ahahaha it's torrence not Zeta that's rampaging and detroying villages XD))

Rroy had come back, that was the last person Eleanor had wanted to come to help. She was moving to block him from getting to Nieko, but he seemed to not care at all. She moved her shield to block him but he went up to the male anyway. She glared at him until she saw that he was actually helping. Then, it was like magic, Nieko woke up. Letting out a sigh of relief, Eleanor leaned back so she was sitting on the floor, her left arm once again an arm. She pulled her right hand up to her face to wipe up the tears and ended up smearing blood on her face in the process. She looked at her hands afterward and then wiped the blood off on her pants so at least they were clean. It was a bad habit of hers, but she was already sitting in a pool of the substance so what would it matter?

Nieko's attention then shifted to her and she was a little confused as to why he questioned her still being there. Of course she was going to be there for him, he was hurt, she wasn't going to let anything happen to him, not like what had happened with Arrow. He went on saying how he didn't want to hurt her, and with that he took her hands and kissed them. See, her bad habits sometimes are useful. But, what would he have to tell her that might make her hate him first? She didn't know what else he could say or could have done that would upset her more than her finding out he had killed Arrow.

Before she could question anything, Nieko had her on her feet and, dancing? At least that's what it seemed to be and it was making her dizzy. You would think that she was the one that had lost all of that blood. His body though, strangely didn't hold that cold, almost-corpse feeling that most people felt after losing a lot of blood. His skin was so soft, even if he was really skinny, she didn't care. She could feel the tauntness of the muscles below his skin and knew that even though he was skinny he was also strong.

Oh, wait, he was talking. Eleanor snapped out of it when Nieko said something about making the stars align. Wait, so that meant they planned this? So much had to be done for these so called stars to align. None of it was good either. What were they planning really then? And Arrow, he was good? Just those few sentences started making her ask questions. So the protectors were good, then why did they try to make her and Torrence hate them? It really made no sense.

Her Arrow was good! Well in a sense anyway. He still hadn't told Eleanor anything about what the government wanted from him and she did not appreciate that. So, if he didn't tell her and the government drugged him and sent other hunters, that meant that Nieko saved her? Oh this was so confusing to the dizzy girl. Even if they weren't dancing anymore and Nieko's head was now in her hair, her mind was still spinning. So what was going on exactly with the test subjects? What was their purpose? Why was they government trying to kill them off now? It really made no sense.

Nieko's next words cause Eleanor's brain to freeze. He loved her. He wanted to be with her. But he lied to her face? He did? The smaller girl could not remember, oh wait, he had been hiding things that's right. But had he really lied? Rroy was right, it did make her stronger, it had made Eleanor move on and leave the past where it belongs. Before she could say anything in response, Nieko was gone leaving Eleanor with Rroy.

Was there a need to give Nieko a second chance? He was trying but Eleanor couldn't find the need. He didn't need one, he was never off his first one. Rroy had said he set her free, was that true? She thought it was. By letting her let go of the past and move on it helped. Even if it was a so-called lie, it helped push her. It felt like the weight of the world was off her shoulders and she was actually able to think for once. Her mind was no longer clouded by her memories of Arrow and her wishing so bad he was with her. He hadn't told her and that in itself she would consider 'bad' but he had his reasons so she was going to let him rest and not give him a reaason to worry about her anymore.

She was the only one to know about the plan. What about Torrence? She was hurt so bad by what had been said. Her Damian was no monster like they made him out to be. She had to tell her, she owed her that much. But, what would telling her end up causing. Eleanor was just about to turn around and ask Rroy, but he was gone. That was it, she was going to tell Torrence.

While she was mulling over her thoughts, there was a commotion upstairs. One that didn't really register until Torrence seemed to just 'appear' beside her. "Tor-?" Eleanor cut herself off as she stared at the girl. She was upset, no, pissed was more the word to cover it. The blue haired girl began to walk away and she tried to reach for her, stop her. "No, Torrence wait!" But she was already gone. This couldn't be good.

Eleanor ran, following the path that Nieko had into the other room. "Nieko!" She yelled as she clutched his arm. "Torrence, she's gone mad. We have to help her!" The whole part that they wanted her mad didn't seem to register at that point. Her friend was upset and off to destroy villages and kill children, she had to stop her, help her. Answering Nieko's earlier request didn't seem as dire at the moment, and if they went to help it would give her more time to think about what it was she was going to say.

Melik's eye shifted over to Torrence. He stood there, motionless. He was unconcerned with everything. Indifferent to life itself.

His eyes just stared at the girl as he stalked him. Tch, so it looks like everyone is turning on you. First Rroy. Then Zeta. And now Torrence. What are we going to do?

Life is so pointless when you have no one left to live for.

Very well. I shall not attack.

Many thanks.

So it ends here?

Hopefully.

It has been an honor to work with you. I couldn't have asked for a better host. Your greed has built me into a powerful foe. We are a great team. Perhaps, in another life, we will be one again. If not, I hope that our paths cross so I can embrace you. You have been the only person to have survived thus far. Moreover, you have given me power. Strength. The courage and desire to live.

I should thank you too. Had I not been infused with you... I'd have died years ago. It was your sheer strength and power that has kept me alive. Thank you. Let's meet again.

Most definitely. I will see you in hell.

With that, Melik closed his eyes. Accepting, no... embracing death was more peaceful than he thought. As he waited there, he thought back to his younger days. It would be nice to finally part with this wretched earth, he thought.

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Nieko's eyes smiled back at Eleanor's. "Whatever you want, I will make happen."

Rroy tossed a shirt at Nieko. It was fresh from Rroy's back. The shirt was rather odd - it only covered his chest and it had rips and tears in it. It was also skin tight.

It looked fitting on him. Seeing that his body was covered in blood, it gave him sort of a dashing and brave, knight-like look.

"Melik is in an alley. I'm afraid Torrence is about to kill him. Be careful. I would hate to put an end to Torrence's life. She doesn't deserve to die because of what I did. I thought about confronting her, but that would rush everything...."

Nieko's eyes watered. "My lord...." Collecting himself, he reached out and embraced Rroy. "I will postpone it as long as I can. Now would be too soon. I don't think I could be so strong should it happen." Turning, Nieko took Eleanor's hand. "Let's go. Maybe you can help your friend. I'll stay on the rooftop."

With that, he picked the girl up and carried her to the location. As he said, Nieko stayed on the roof. He looked just like a ninja. All in black as he sat there stalking his prey - Torrence. He had already put Eleanor on the ground. He smiled as she walked about. Come on Eleanor, save them both.

Once on the ground Eleanor was able to assess the situation. Her eyes grew wide at what she saw. Melik wasn't even going to fight back. "No, Torrence stop!" She yelled to her friend as she ran up to her. She placed her body in front of Melik so that Torrence would have to react to her first.

"Torrence," she said calmer, her eyes showing some of the fear that she felt, but it wasn't about what was going on really. In a sense it was though. She didn't want to lose the people that first tried to pry her out of her shell. If it wasn't for the two of them Eleanor would still be wandering the city with no emotion to give to others.

"Please, don't do this," she whispered. It was more of a tactic to try to get Torrence to focus on figuring out what she was saying rather than killing the male behind her. "Is this really the person that you are? So quick to kill? That's not the Torrence I remember," her voice remained soft, quiet, something you had to almost try to listen to. "Act for yourself, not how others expect you to. Don't give in to them." She wanted so bad to tell Torrence what she knew, about the lies and the plans, but she couldn't. Instead she just talked, trying to use her words to get the girl to really think, think about what she was doing and what the purpose was.

"Don't let them get to you."

From atop the building, Nieko smiled down at Eleanor. She was stronger now. She seemed out of his league. How could he ever measure up to her?

She means so much to me... and yet, I'm so far away from her. Please Eleanor, please don't walk away. Stay with me. I know I make it hard. But please, don't go. I'll make this nightmare go away.

That was it, he couldn't hide up there anymore. He flipped down and stood beside Eleanor. "Eleanor," he paused. Now wasn't the time for him to do this. But, but he felt he had to. "Stay with me. I know I make it hard. But please, don't go. I'll make this nightmare go away. I promise. I need time. Just trust me. If you cannot trust me, then trust in the fact that I would never hurt you nor your friends."

Nieko put his swords away. "Torrence, why would you do this? Is this really the righteous way? Slaughtering people, children, monsters? Wouldn't it be more fitting to seek out answers to this chaos? Wouldn't you rather discover the truth behind your Damian? How will you ever find this truth if you continue to stray further from the path he wanted you to walk."

Reaching into his pant's pocket, he pulled out a folded piece of paper. He stepped forward to hand it to her, but was stopped. "R-Rroy?"

"It looks like I don't have a choice." Forcefully, he walked Torrence back. Back into the streets. Back into an alley. Then back beside a quaint sushi shop. There was a large opening around them. People seemed to stir and come back. Fearing Rroy, they stood back.

"Mommy, he's the man that killed daddy," a little girl pointed at Rroy.

Smiling, Rroy laughed into the air. "So are you ready to die," Rroy said speaking to not only Torrence, but also to the government's army.

"Sir, we have confirmed the target. He is in our sights. Do we have an order?"

"Yes, kill him. Destroy his friends too. Eleanor has betrayed us be siding with them. Melik has betrayed us by siding with them. And those other two, they are assassins. They cannot win against us. It's... what, four versus our army of over 500 killers?"

"Very well sir. You heard him men. Let's take out these traitors!"

Rroy glanced over and spied Zenfoid and Adonia in the shop. He then saw Zeta appear from another side. Everyone was here. Torrence was on the other side, just as he wanted. He needed her to remain an enemy if his plan was going to work.


Nieko looked over to Rroy. The sky was a crimson red. "I guess... I guess it is time," Nieko said drawing out his swords to protect Eleanor. "Surrender now, or prepare to die."


((Sorry, I felt like jumping to this part. I wasn't sure how long Torrence was going to be bad, so I figured I'd skip to the big scene. Although, I'm kinda sad. I didn't want this big fight to happen yet. You'll understand why once it happens.))

What was Nieko doing?! He said he was going to stay hidden and now, oh wait he's talking... I really have to stop doing that, she thought to herself with a mental sigh. Wait he's still talking! Gah, stop thinking stupid! At that point she just blocked everything out and listened. I'll make this nightmare go away, was about where Eleanor actually heard what Nieko was saying.

He had been serious back at the mansion then. But why was he saying all this now. He then looked at Torrence, he seemed to want to tell her what was going on, at least that's what Eleanor got out of it. It made her feel good that he was trying to reason with her and not harm her. He meant what he had said.

Then Rroy was suddenly there, taking Torrence away. There were a lot of people now. What was going on? There were government officials. This couldn't be good. There was so much commotion and hunters upon hunters seemed to appear. I guess... I guess it is time, she heard Nieko say and the atmosphere seemed to change.

The sky was a deep crimson color, almost like the portals of hell were going to open up and unleash its fury upon the world. When Nieko drew his swords that's what scared her. They were going to fight! There was no pain, just a numbing sensation as Eleanor's shield materialized. They weren't supposed to let anyone know! But... They were going to die, did it really matter then. She started to panic though. She didn't know how strong the shield was and she had no other way to defend herself. She wasn't particularly good at fighting, but she didn't want Nieko to have to worry about protecting her. She didn't know what to do.

((Gah I had to pick a shield XP No weapon, poo XP))

Zeta wasn't sure where she was going, she just had to go away somewhere. When Melik showed up randomly she was still furious and turned away from him. More than glad for him to leave, he may have been sorry but there was no excuse. He had turned on her, she gave him one chance and he turned on her. She would never make that mistake again.

She continued to wander, trying to work out a proper plan in her head again when the sound of some sort of disturbance came to her ears. Zeta peered around the corner to check it out. It would figure, those same people causing more trouble-with the human government directly this him. Just great, if they failed to fight those humans off then the government would get even more freaks to play with. Zeta frowned uncertainly, not really wanting to help but not wanting them to lose either. For now, she decided to cross her arms and watch.

Melik looked over at Zeta. He tried to smile, but he couldn't. He was still upset with what had happened earlier.

Rroy looked around. It's time. His large death-like scythe appeared from nowhere. A twisted smile came over him. His eyes were glimmering with evil and a plot. He let out another psychotic laugh.

Without even stuttering, Rroy swung his large scythe. The blade ripped apart the flesh. Blood dripped in a circular motion as he continued to twirl the tool around.

He smiled. Moving the blade to his lips, he licked of f the blood. Looking over to Nieko, he flashed him a devilish grin.

Nieko stood there petrified. What... what had Rroy just done?

Stepping forward, Rroy reached down and picked up the head he's just cleaved off. He knew all eyes were on him. After all, he had just killed his own ally. Laughing, Rroy lifted up Melik's severed head and tossed it toward Zeta.

Flipping over Nieko, Rroy landed right beside the paralyzed male. Flipping from his Soul Reaper to his chainsaw, he sliced off Nieko's right arm. Laughing hysterically, he continued to chop down his immobile friend. Finally finished, Rroy bent over and sunk his fangs into Nieko's heart. Draining away the last of his blood, Rroy tossed the lifeless organ at Eleanor.

Still laughing, he advanced toward Torrence and the army. A mark appear around his left eye. Turning red, the male's hair started to twist out some. There was no wind, but his hair was flowing. Was this his dark power? The power no one had yet to witness?

His chainsaw suddenly transformed into his spear. Pointing it at Torrence's neck, he laughed.

"Confused? You should be. You see, I've planned out everything. Everything. This fight. Their deaths. Your deaths. Everything. The moon is red. The sky is hellish. The mood is just... perfect."

His possessed eyes were fixated at something in the distance.

"You think we are you pawns in this sick game you started? Well, you're wrong? I've moved the pieces and they know. They know everything. They know that hunters were actually trying to save subjects and convert them to hunters. They know that most protectors are evil and those that weren't were either injected with a poison to corrupt them or are supposed to be corrupted soon. However, this is all going to end now.

"Just what is my plan? To kill you all. Yes, you'll all be dead. Every last one of you. Any final words? Any last wishes?

"I mean, to clean up this mess you've made, lives must be sacrificed. People have to die to bring out justice and peace. To cleanse the world of this sick game, you must die.

"Test subjects were just pawns when they hadn't discovered their powers. But once they received powers, they became your rooks. Protectors serve as your knights. They convert innocent, pure heart subjects into mindless killing machines. You're just using them to build up an army of killers. But why?

"Well, isn't it obvious everyone? Your government needs money. They figured if they created an army of people with supernatural powers then they could travel to other towns, other worlds, other planets and steal away their riches.

"In the end, everything has been a sin. A lie. You're all just pieces in their game. But, don't worry. I'll cleanse your souls with this," his scythe reappeared. "I shall send your tormented and corrupt souls to the underworld. You shall all finally be at peace!"

Rroy lifted his blade. It grew to three times its typical size. Laughing, he swung the blade as he was going to take out Torrence and the army in one swing.

Suddenly, Rroy was falling backwards. A throwing star was jutting out of his left temple and there was a throwing knife piercing his left eye - the eye that allowed him to live. Figures emerged from the shadows.

Just who were they and what was going on? Rroy slaughtered Melik and Nieko and was about to kill everyone. But, someone, or better yet, something approaching them had killed Rroy? How? Rroy was practically invincible. Hardly anyone knew of his weak spots and yet, this thing from the dark knew exactly how to kill him? Not only was the attack dead-on, but it was in both spots. How could someone accurately strike him from that kind of distance with just a throwing star and knife?

The citizens watched in fear. The troops took a frightful step back. The scientists in the crowd nearly pissed themselves.

Was this all really happening? Or was it an illusion?

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((Ha ha. I guess I should have posted this over here.
So, the figure is gonna be mine as I just killed off Rroy, Melik, and Nieko. ^^;
Yeah, did anyone see that coming?
DID NOT THINK SO!
Well, maybe you did.
But still! Can you tell why I didn't want this to happen.
T____________T
My poor Rroy!
And Nieko!
And cute lil' Melik!))

Eleanor's breath came in gasps as she watched in horror as Rroy beheaded Melik, her body going cold. She lunged forward and grabbed Nieko's arm with her right hand. "Nieko, Nieko come on we have to go!" She cried as she watched the crazed male approach them. She recoiled her hand in time for the chainsaw to delve into Nieko's flesh.

Eleanor's eyes went wide and dead as she watched. Nothing, she couldn't do anything to save him. She was truly useless. There was so much blood as Rroy hacked apart his friend and all she could do was watch. She was frozen in terror. Her breathing had stopped long before as she stood there, the horror of what was happening killing her inside.

When Rroy threw his heart at her, she snapped. Looking at the lifeless organ she felt the rage boil over in her veins. That monster had them believeing that he was there to help them, they nothing would happen and yet he does this?! He killed his own friends and for what? Some battle that he probably could've won either way?! Eleanor clutched the heart to her already bloody jacket and was about to charge at Rroy, whether it was going to do any good or not.

Just as she was getting ready to take her first few steps it seemed someone had beaten her to the punch. Rroy was on the ground with two simple blades in his body. There were figures coming, she couldn't make out who they were or if they were friendly or not, but whoever they were took Rroy out like it was no problem whatsoever. Nieko had said that Rroy was a good fighter, so him going down that easy scared her.

Eleanor didn't wait for the figures to full emerge. She turned and ran before they could come out or the scientists could regain themselves and go after them. She ran, clutching Nieko's heart to her chest still, her shield held before her being used almost like a battering ram against people that didn't move out of her way. "You said you wouldn't hurt me," she cried as she ran until she stopped in an alley. Falling to her knees and dropping her head she cried. "You said you would protect me and that you would end this nightmare!"

Craddling the organ like a baby, Eleanor turned her head to the crimson sky. "But what about now?" She spoke, her words wavering as the tears poured out. She closed her eyes and just let them fall before dropping her head once again. It was too much like how Arrow died. Torn to shreds before her eyes, the blood, so much blood and it was everywhere. She couldn't live through that again, at least not live and ever be herself again.

((...Yeah... She's just a little messed up ^^;; ))

((Dun dun dunnnn. Guess what! I can't post until 2. HA HA HA HA! So yeah, you'll just have to wait. It's all good though, I already have this figured out. XP Enjoy the waiting and suspense. :P ))

((Oh that is so mean! Well guess what I'm working on a new roleplay, well an old one, but revamping it so HA! And I also have homework to still finish up!))

Zeta was certainly startled by this abrupt turn of events. Instinctively she caught Melik's decapitated head and looked down at it. Those eager to please eyes were replaced with eternal fear now, forever to stare at her in this way. It made her stomach churn and she dropped the head upon the street with a sickening sound.

Her silver eyes turned to Rroy, just in time to see him too fall dead. That bastard deserved it but who had been the one to do it? Zeta felt slightly cheated that she hadn't done so herself. Her fingers dripped with Melik's blood, running stickily down her fingers. She looked down at her hands, this blood had given her strength before... why let it go to waste? Melik would have wanted me to have it she couldn't help but think, but shook that from her mind. She lifted her hands and licked the blood from her fingers, if she was going to get into a fight, she was going to be at her best.

It wasn't much, but it was certainly enough to cause that familiar pain in her stomach. She leaned against the nearby wall, waiting for the poisons to pass and leave her with that temporary boost of strength. In the mean time, she continued to watch and see who this newcomer might be.

((Wow you guys are killing me... Im so mad i slept in so late))

Torrence was about to kill off Melik. She was about to end his life. She didnt see Eleanor who started to speak to her until her unconscious mind brought her back from it. The figure started to form. And the words started to be heard. Eleanor was trying to stop her. What had she done. Nieko had come out from on top of the rooftop but she still couldnt see him. The outline of light that seemed to be Eleanor's head turned towards him as she heard echoing mumbles. She couldnt make out the words like she could for Eleanor.

Torrence was about to drop her attack when Rroy grabbed her. He dragged her to an alley. She tried to fight back. He put her in the ranks of the government soldiers. What was he doing? She wanted to go fight him so badly but the soldiers kept her in packed. They pushed her to the front as Rroy took out his scythe and decapitated Melik. They didnt want to be near him and he had just put her in the crowd. Her sanity was coming back. She wanted to save them all. Melik's head was thrown to Zeta.

Rroy took a chainsaw to Nieko and started sucking on his heart. Torrence was frozen in fear at this point. Not her won fear but fear for Eleanor. He then threw Nieko's heart to Eleanor. What was this monster doing? How could he have killed his brothers just like that? He kenw Eleanor loved Nieko. He knew Atez had grown hatred for Melik from what he had done and now he was trying to make mass genocide to all of the people from the government.

His Scythe reappeared as blood gushed on him through all the acts he had done. Everything was a lie. Everything. Including his love for her. He had told her everything. He comforted her in times of confusion. He showed her love on that rooftop that she only felt with one other. Did he really have a wife? Did he really mean everything he said? Or was he just one of those compulsive liars? He was about to kill her with these soldiers which sent the message that she was just like them. That she was just as dirty in his eyes to these men. She lifted up her swords ready to protect the men that were now cowaring behind her. That were now backing up as much as possible.

Rroy took a swing but it didnt go through. There were knives in his body now. She hadnt seen them come. The government soldiers that had been hiding behind her were fleeing the scene just as Zeta and Eleanor had before. Or so it had seemed. Zeta decided to lean against a nearby wall as if to watch the newcomers coming.

Torrence dropped the golden swords. She ran over to Rroy. Her body was acting on instincted. This was the second love she had lost in a matter of 48 hours. It wasnt what she wanted. None of this was what she wanted. Eleanor was going to be an emotionless body wondering the streets and she had to help her when she found her.

Right now she fell to her knees next to the body of the one she had loved. Though he had betrayed her and now had a knife in his eye she still felt those feelings for him. Love mixed with hatred. Anger mixed with sadness. All of her emotions were pouring into her like they had before. She didnt want to shed a tear. Her body didnt want to either. She took his head and put it on her lap, stroking his hair to see the beautiful face he had. So serene. So quiet now. In a place where he could lie to rest. In a place where he could lie all he wanted.

Torrence got up letting his head drop. Her head was down as she stood up, her swords coming to her and she caught them out of the air. Who were these new comers? She felt like she was about to be in a great battle with them like she was about to with Rroy. She left the words in hand as she slowly lifted her head towards the newcomers. Her eyes were full of rage again but this time she had control over it. She would see who these people were and then she would find Eleanor and try to bring her back the way Eleanor did with Torrence.

The figure soon split into two separate figures. The eyes finally became visible. One set was a reddish-orange and the other was a jade green. Stepping into the red moonlight, people’s jaw dropped and others gasped.

“My lord,” the green-eyed male said running toward Rroy’s body. “Why, why would you do this!”

Melik sprinted over to Nieko’s side. “…we could have found peace another way. Why… why did you have do die?”

Nieko stroked Rroy’s hair. He looked so happy. He was smiling. Every part of him was calm and peaceful. It was if Rroy knew he was going to die.

Nieko rose to his feet. “Why did we have to kill him?” His eyes watered. “Life isn’t worth living without you!” He lifted a blade to his neck.

“No!” Melik pushed the knife out of Nieko’s hands. “If we kill ourselves Rroy would have died for nothing. Is that what you want? Is that what he would want? No, he wants us to be happy. To be with the woman we love.” Melik looked over to Zeta. “He would want us happy, right?”

Nieko nodded. “Yes. Yes, he would.” He stood up and looked down at his happy friend. “Heh, it’s fitting isn’t it? Rroy dies with a smile on his face. Happy to finally be dead.”

“Nieko… you know Rroy’s been dead for a while now, right?”

“Yes, I know. He’s been dead ever since his Aleu died. It’s… sad. But, but at least he’s happy now. Free at last.”

Nieko looked around at the terrified people. That’s when it came out of nowhere. A wild monster. “Torrence!” Nieko screamed out.

Rroy’s body suddenly sat up. It jumped in front of Torrence. It’s movement was stiff and ungraceful. The once red curse mark around his eye was now black. His skin was an ash gray color now too. However, Rroy’s head seemed to look up and stare at the beast before him.

His right arm grew twice isn’t length and his fingers transformed into five long curved blades. Swinging it at the werewolf-like monster, Rroy slew the beast. Blood splattered on his dead body. His black hair was still moving in the breezeless air. All the cuts on him were bleeding black – the color of his soul.

Looking back at Torrence, he smiled, but only to collapse on the ground before her. This time, he would not waken again. He was officially dead.

“What the hell was that!” Melik said clinging to Nieko.

“Demonic Rroy. He’s dead now… for good.” Nieko walked over to Rroy. “My lord, even in your dying moments, you still fought to protect Torrence. She must have meant a lot to you for you wouldn’t have saved her had you not fallen for her.” Nieko bent down and reached out to touch him.

The wind started to pick up. A figure danced toward him. A spirit. Her spirit. The spirit of Rroy’s wife Aleu. He knew it was her because who else would be so elegant and who else had wolf ears and a tail? She also had large demonic wings.

Nieko looked at her.

She smiled. She wasn’t actually there. She was just a spirit coming to retrieve her husband’s soul. She twirled around him, waiting for his soul to break free. It finally came. Aleu held out her hand, and very innocently looked at him. She was blushing, her ears were back in a cute manner, and her tail was wagging like crazy. Smiling, she tugged him some.

Another strong gust of wind came, and, flashing a friendly grin at everyone, she vanished.

Rroy’s spirit just stood there. He shook his head. His wife was always a handful. But soon he was joined by three other shorter child-like spirits. Two of them ran off after Aleu, but the other took Rroy’s had. She smiled and waved to some of the kids that were watching.

Rroy smiled at her. Picking the girl up, he nodded a final thank you and goodbye to Nieko and Melik. And, with that, Rroy and the girl spirit blew away.

Nieko nodded back and continued to reach for Rroy’s body. But before Nieko actually touched him, Rroy’s body turned to dust and blew away in the wind. The male frowned.

He reached out to pick up Rroy’s wedding ring. Holding it close to his heart, he placed it on his left thumb finger. Rroy would always be with him now.

Melik laughed. “Ah, princess Aleu is an energetic one. Rroy looked happy. Did you see him? He was smiling… smiling the entire time.”

“Ha, and did you see Merrimack, Darkiva, and Rebel? They looked thrilled to finally have him with them.” Nieko looked and saw some confused faces. “Ha ha, Rroy was a father and that wolf girl was his wife.”

Melik looked over to where Rroy’s black blood was. “Heh, it really was a genius.”

Nieko nodded. He saw that a lot of people were still perplexed by what had just happened. “Listen up,” Nieko said in a loud enough voice that Eleanor could hear from her location. “Rroy died to bring you your freedom… to shed some light on a criminal act. Don’t worry, your police officers are arresting the corrupt men now.

“You are all free. Rroy has given you all a new life. …a life that you are free to shape.” He turned to look at the actual race of hunters. “You’re free now too. You no longer have to hide in fear. You can now get jobs working as security people. You scientists will all have to repent for you wrongdoings. You’ll be assigned to work in hospitals and cure the sick and weak. You’ll also help all the undeveloped test subjects get their powers, should they chose to do so. If they don’t want to have powers, you can inject them with the same serum you used on Melik here.”

Nieko looked over toward Torrence. “Rroy. He was a sin. His name should be praised for because of his sins, you all have one thing in common. One thing that unites enemies. You had…Rroy. Now that he is dead, you can all work together to rebuild your community.”

Melik nodded. “I feel that I should state a quote of Rroy’s. ‘Hate...such a strong word. But, for the sake of peace, I have adopted that name. If one must hate, let that hatred be aimed at me. Just pull the trigger and let your hate pour onto me. I can, no…will embrace it. Thus, hate is no longer a word, but a name. My name. I shall bear the sins of hatred, and, in time, hatred will consume me….’ Rroy doesn’t kill because he’s a mindless murderer. He kills because he is trying to save the world. He wants people to live a happy life. He doesn’t want anyone to suffer or be alone. He wants… justice, love, and happiness.

“’Rroy is a symbol of death. Wherever he walks, death, destruction, and chaos occur. So to eliminate death for a while, we must rid of the accursed one. Rroy is too mysterious, too dissident, and too powerful to be trusted. Getting rid of him will allow us to become stronger and, at the same time, allow Rroy to discover who he really is. Whether or not his is a friend or a…foe.’” Nieko stepped forward some. “A friend of ours once said that. Meaning, in order to bring peace, Rroy would have to die. Rroy laid down his life for you all. He is a hero. But he’s not your typical hero. He’s a… a dark hero. Twisted and evil, but he fights for the weak, the oppressed, the defeated.”

Melik walked over to Zeta. “Zeta, I’m sorry for being such a pain.” He embraced her. “I… I just wanted this war to be over. I just want to be with you… forever.”

Nieko smiled. Such a cute couple. He looked over to Torrence. “Rroy loved you, you know this, right? If not, then you’re mistaken. Here, he wanted me to give this to you after Melik and I killed him. I’m sorry we killed him, but you could say he wanted to die because he wanted to be with his wife and kids and because he needed to save you. He died so you could be free and happy.”

He placed a piece of paper that had information regarding Damian on it. It was all good news. Damian was actually a good guy, a very good guy. He was working as a double agent. He was working for the government and their sick plot, but he was also spying on them and providing information to the real hunters.

Nieko looked around. He smiled and took off running. He had one person he wanted… needed to see.

“Eleanor,” he whispered from behind her. “I’m here. I swear I’ll never leave your side aga…” he ran into a pole. “Oof,” he fell onto his butt. Looking up at her, he joked. “Okay, I can’t be by your side right now, but it’s not my fault this pole here was trying to come between us.” Nieko smiled and waited for her to come to him.


((Whooo, finished with this beastie post. Enjoy))

(( :gonk: Poor Torrence T_T ))

That voice, Eleanor knew that voice and she lifted her head. The sky, it was no longer the menacing crimson color it had been before and there was an almost calming feeling in the air. The malace seemed to be gone. There was no hate, but justice. A cool, welcoming breeze started to blow. There was an almost tickling feeling on Eleanor's hand, the one that held the heart. It was gone and dust just seemed to blow from where it was.

Eleanor started to panic, the cool wind on her neck no longer calmer her. "No, don't," she said after the particles that just seemed to fly away. She reached after them, but they were gone. A distant memory. Falling to her right hand she looked at her shield. That was her memory now, but then -"Eleanor," the voice almost scared her as it came from behind. She turned quickly causing her hair to stick across her face and neck to the sweat and tears that had clung to her skin.

It was Nieko. Time seemed to move in slow motion as he walked towards her, well, before running into the pole at the corner of the alley way. He laughed, but she didn't find it funny. She stared at him in awe as he just sat there looking at her. The color was still drained from her face and she could feel parts of her body going numb.

"Nieko," she cried as she scrambled to her feet, fighting the sediment that refused to let her do so. She more or less stumbled to him, not fully gaining her balance. The loose particles finally won out and Eleanor lost her footing, but that didn't matter. It had just caused her to coreen into Nieko's chest. When her body connected with his and she found it solid the shield was gone. Her Neiko was back as she was safe. Wrapping her arms tightly around him she cried into his chest. "I thought you were gone," she whispered.