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Post by Health on Dec 3, 2006 13:49:41 GMT -5
Iris appeared in the murkiness of the Astral Plane and looked around. She frowned usually there were at least a couple of people here. She let out a sigh and ran a hand through her bland hair and began walking. As usual, without Iris even realizing she was wearing her Guardian armor, dark purple in color.
Iris lifted her hand and thread wove from her fingers and flew out across the astral plane. She was searching for some answers. Marcus had never shown up for their date, never called, and Iris had a gut feeling that something was wrong. In fact everything was wrong, she could just feel it. Now see needed some telepathics to help her find Marcus and give her some idea what was going on.
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Post by king on Dec 5, 2006 22:37:19 GMT -5
Shadow King sensed a presence. Another telepath had just entered the Astral Plane, though he did not recognize him. No it was a woman. --Fresh meat,...-- He currently was in his more comfortable form, his giant monster-like shape. He moved his long talon sharp fingers across his face, trailing down his chin. As he did this, his form began to morph into Jacob Reisz's body. Clothing plain, but his eyes and mouth still pore the bright violet glow.
He stood still and was lifted into the air as stone like structures began to float, one of them caring himself. They glided through what would be air in the physical world until he came upon the girl. At that point the 'stones' landed him behind her form.
~~Hello, you need anything?~~ The 'voice' sounded but his lips remained motionless, as it always did in the Astral Plane.
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Post by Health on Dec 6, 2006 7:21:29 GMT -5
Iris whirled around her eyes glinting purple with power, her blond hair floated behind her as she was silent for a moment taking this person in. Her magical sight flickered for a moment but she couldn't pinpoint this person's real form. Her eyes narrowed a little, being in charge of the Institute had taught her to be a little more wary of people, particularly the Astral Plane. It was like the internet for telepathics.
"I'm looking for someone, I was hoping perhaps someone here had seen him," she finally spoke.
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Post by king on Dec 6, 2006 16:51:40 GMT -5
Shadow King sensed the girl was scanning him over, but years of practiced allowed him to disguise himself. ~~Perhaps I can be of assistance,...~~he looked the girl over once more, her powers were nothing he could handle if trouble should arise, ~~ If you want it?~~ He looked at the thread that floated in the darkness that it lurked. Jacob's hand outstretched and the thread was lit, allowing them to see where it lead. He smiled and looked back at the girl. ~~My name is Jacob.~~
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Post by Health on Dec 6, 2006 17:33:58 GMT -5
Iris's eyes narrowed even more and the thread was snapped back to her as Jacob tried to luminate it. Something about this man made her wary, to the point where she wondered whether or not to call her staff. But she held back this man might have the information she needed.
Iris pursed her lips, "I'm looking for a man named Marcus, dakr hair, dark eyes, of asian descent. A hitman, and he disappeared somewhere in Egypt. By chance have you seen or heard anything about him?"
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Post by king on Dec 6, 2006 19:49:00 GMT -5
~~I'm sorry but I haven't.~~ Shadow King sat Jacob's form cross legged on the area in front of him. ~~Egypt. Ha. I'm from there.~~ As his comment came forth, his body began to levitate of the ground. He sat quiet and motionless for a moment, his form produced a quizzical expression. ~~You don't trust me do you?~~ His form leaped from its hovering position, and he landed in front of the girl. ~~I'm not a bad guy or anything.~~
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Post by Health on Dec 6, 2006 20:12:00 GMT -5
Out of hundreds of hours in the danger room, Iris' body lept back from the guy as he landed in front of her and she quickly took a fight stance. She then slid back into a normal standing postion, "A lot of people would have reason to try to kill me, I have to be on my guard," she replied, "My question is, why do you want me to trust you?"
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Post by king on Dec 6, 2006 20:30:17 GMT -5
~~Why shouldn't you trust me. Hell, what do I have to hide?~~ This girl was smart and Shadow King knew it. He hoped that girl what be smart enough to stay out of his head to,... to many people never leave the Astral Plane when they do that. ~~You got some fancy moves. I bet you could take out someone even without your powers.~~
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Post by Health on Dec 6, 2006 20:35:38 GMT -5
Iris was silent, here eyes glowing even more, "I've trained myself to, I can't always rely on powers and magic, sometimes brute force is need to keeo my team alive," she said her voice neither friendly or malice, "And trust is something earned, not something given away like cheap fair prizes," she added her fingers itching to call for her staff but still resisting.
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Post by king on Dec 6, 2006 20:41:56 GMT -5
--Team? She couldn't be an X-Men, could she?-- ~~Your right there. Though if someone were to double cross me, I simply get rid of them. Sounds brute but works.~~ Shadow King traced designs in the air with his fingers, trying to fill the gap of near bordem. ~~So what about this Markus guy,... how did he go missing?~~
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Post by Health on Dec 6, 2006 20:45:25 GMT -5
Iris raised her eyebrows"Anyone here?" she wondered about the statement, hand't she heard about some creature taking over the Astral Plane? It was King something but she couldn't remember. Casually, Iris looked cool as a cucumber as her mind raced and began throwing up every defense she had praticed against Xavier's telepathy.
"He was a hitman and disappeared on assignment," Iris then said her entire eyes disappearing in the light purple glow of her powers.
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Post by king on Dec 6, 2006 20:52:10 GMT -5
~~A hitman and you are worried about not trusting people. Strange.~~ Shadow King suddenly sensed the girl's mind was racing, though he couldn't read anything, he sensed she was getting anxious. ~~Something on your mind?~~
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Post by Health on Dec 6, 2006 20:54:36 GMT -5
"You are not what you seem," Iris said her eyes narrowing, "I can't see you're real shape except for the occasional flickerinf from the corner of my eye," she continued her eyes growing even brighter as she sucessfully sealed off her mind from this guy, "And from the absence from any other telepaths in this area, I can only assume that you're The Shadow King."
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Post by king on Dec 6, 2006 21:07:15 GMT -5
~~Oh, ya just figured that out. At least half the telepaths I chase out of here try to view my true form. But I guess you were trained to be cautious. Am I right?!~~ Shadow King walked around in his Astral Body, trying to keep the girl on her toes. ~~Well I guess I don't have to worry about keeping up this charade any more.~~ His appearance became blurred as it appeared as he was shedding it. He let lose his 'true' form.
As his overall size increased, the rest of him dramatical changed into its natural grotesque form. Black, sinewy skin showed from what was not covered by a silver and navy blue cloak armor. His teeth turned into razor sharp spikes, and from his shoulders protruded black spikes. The light blue glow of his eyes and mouth grew darker, and Shadow King was reveled.
~~You are quite lucky, X-Man. You have the honor of meeting the Ruler of the Astral Plane. Shadow King!~~
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Post by Health on Dec 6, 2006 21:10:34 GMT -5
"La de frickin da, you get the privilage of meeting the Earth's Guardian!" Iris said flicking her wrist and raing her hand into the air and in a flash of light a staff appeared in her hand. And auara of power glittered around her as her body tensed up watching the Shadow King in case he decided to attack.
"The Astral Plane doesn't belong to anyone," she stated whirling her staff around, her armor glinting against it's light.
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Post by king on Dec 6, 2006 21:25:02 GMT -5
~~You dare challenge me with a stick.~~ Shadow King held out his long lanky arm, and with his talon of a hand summoned his weapon. With a flash of black-purple smoke, for demon like figures crawled out of the darkness. Each were the same height, size and appearance. They were at three feet in height and had had bat-like wings which flapped wildly. Otherwise they appeared as savage versions of there creator, which they followed all the way. ~~These beauties are of my own creation. You'll find they are quite remarkable, and their bite stings the mind. But I guess you'll discover that for yourself.~~ Shadow King turned around, a flick of his wrist caused a giant throne to appear. He sat and nodded to his Astral Creatures, signaling them to attack.
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Post by Health on Dec 7, 2006 11:28:19 GMT -5
"No I challange you with my power," Iris replied her voice roaring around the plane as the crystal on her staff glowed a dark stormy purple. She stood in a fighting stance waiting for the the creatures her staff held lightly in her hand, a glimmer of white light twinkled on the blade that was the top of her staff. With ease she threw her body forward, slicing at the demons with her Staff of Light.
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Post by king on Dec 7, 2006 17:22:08 GMT -5
All the creatures were did, except one, which lunged at the girl full force. Its body glowed in a crimson tint, and its claws drawn. He landed on the girl, hoping to score a chance hitting her.
~~Yes! Destroy her.~~ Shadow king conjured up another two, which moved toward her.
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Post by Health on Dec 7, 2006 17:25:15 GMT -5
Iris gripped her staff with two hands as the creature came down on her, luckily her staff stopped it from slamming into her. She hefted her staff and threw the creature, but not before one of it's claws scrapped against her fair cheek. Iris winced, but turned her attention on the two newest creatures.
An aura surrounded Iris' body as she slammed the head of her staff against the ground. The ground of the Astral Plane heaved up aimed for the creatures.
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Post by king on Dec 7, 2006 18:26:29 GMT -5
As the tremor created from Iris staff shook the two demons, they sunk into the ground, rather than being blasted off. The moment the were out of sight in the ground, a giant rumble could be heard. Small parts debris rocketed out of an opening crevasse. From it emerged a creature seemingly made from the rock-like material.
~~I like to think of it as an, Astral Golem.~~ Shadow King's eyes glowed brighter, and the creature imitated. The 'golem' stood a few feet taller than the girl, and was the crud outline of a human. Pitch black pupils rested in the center of the glowing slots.
With remarkable speed the creature raised its fist and rushed the girl. Aiming for he staff.
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