A [url=http://i.imgur.com/nJC6kuv.jpg]man[/url] watched the girl torment the Youkai from within the mansion and sighed.

[color=9e0b0f][i]"How will any of this get me to my goal? I get she's the boss, but still, playing around with weaklings isn't going to get me towards her..."[/i][/color] 

His hand went up to the right side of his face and felt the X mark scar.

A voice from within him spoke, [color=f26522][i]"At least she can have fun, you're so hell bent on getting revenge you miss the small things Mizura."[/i][/color] 

He rolled his eyes.

[color=9e0b0f][i]"If I asked for your opinion I would have asked for it stupid mutt so shut your damn trap."[/i][/color] 

He only got a laugh in reply. He stood up from his chair and made his way down the stairs, opening the door and seeing Hernia walking up.

[color=9e0b0f]"Think they had enough boss. Shouldn't we be getting a bit more serious? We aren't just in the shadows anymore, things have changed."[/color] 

He towered over the girl but he still felt intimidated by her after all these years.

The girl momentarily paused in her humming to glance up at the taller man. Her innocent smile never once wavered and she took the time to fold up her parasol again. She was known only as Hernia Mark to those unfortunate enough to cross her existence in the first place. Likewise, her true name and identity was naught but the whispers of shadows on the breeze, curses muttered out by beings far too ancient to care about this world or the next.

[color=1a7b30]"Settle down Mizura,"[/color] she said gently, entering her household. [color=1a7b30]"It's always nice to have fun with those younger than yourself. After all, it helps me pass the time."[/color]
       
Despite her rather youthful appearance, she was the eldest out of them all gathered here in her manor. Much like her namesake, her exact age was a mystery in on itself and perhaps it was best not to dwell on that topic too much anyway.

[color=1a7b30]"Besides, I'm sure that dog of yours inside your head approves of my actions. It's all in good fun."[/color]

He sighed. [color=9e0b0f]"Of course the damn mutt agrees with you. Sometimes I think he does it just make me angry."[/color] 

He walked after her and watched her movements. They had been friends for a long time, but he hadn't known much about her still. He only knew some of the history between her and one of their targets, but beyond that and her proxy name she used, she was still a mystery to him.

His eyes glowed red for a second and moments after a [url=http://i.imgur.com/dvlBaeI.jpg]Wolf[/url] the size of Hernia appeared next to them. He walked up next to Hernia and licked her hand before falling back next to Mizura. 

[color=f26522]"I don’t per say do it to make you angry, but she's right and you know it; being serious isn't a must always you hardass."[/color] He glared at the wolf, but the wolf only gave a grin of sorts before walking closer to Hernia. [color=f26522]"So Lady Mark, what exactly is everyone here today for? He doesn't tell me much, so I was just wondering."[/color] The Wolf's tail wagged back and forward and Mizura had half the thought to cut it off.

Hernia smirked knowingly. The concept of friendship was ultimately lost on someone like her, but she understood enough to note the two's loyalty to her. She allowed the small lick before continuing onward to the dining room.

[color=1a7b30]"Quite simply, this is a meeting,"[/color] she explained. [color=1a7b30]"Mister Edward Harker has gone through alot of trouble in gathering everyone as well as establishing me as a leader of sorts. Now isn't that funny? Apparently he has goals that need the cooperation of all of us. Specifically, the removal of special people called Chasers."[/color]

She slowed her step then, wanting to enjoy the moment spent walking down her grand hallway. The expression behind her smirk was unreadable but it was obvious it was not one of true affection or kindness.

[color=1a7b30]"As for anything else, I'm afraid you'll have to wait patiently like all the others."[/color]

The wolf nodded and bowed his head before putting his snout up to Mizura's hand. The man reluctantly pet him and the wolf disappeared again. The relationship between the two was odd, but it was necessary for reasons unknown to both of them.

Walking up next to Hernia he looked at her slightly before turning his head back to the hall way. [color=9e0b0f]"Do you think [b]she'll[/b] be a target?"[/color] He half knew the answer but it was still hard for him to even think about the girl.

In a lot of ways, Hernia and he rivaled the two people’s relationship to each other that he was talking about. It was funny actually how it turned out, but none the less was a coincidence.

[color=1a7b30]"Hmm, whoever do you mean? Your dear sister? Perhaps,"[/color] Hernia answered, grin as calm as ever. [color=1a7b30]"You said she's working for the Chasers correct? I would assume you'll have to face her in battle fairly soon. But don't you want to see your sister again Mizura? I thought it was instinct for an elder brother to care for their siblings. Or did I skip that lesson somewhere?"[/color]

[color=9e0b0f]"That title of Elder Brother died when she killed our family. She owes me something and that's the only reason I want to even be near her."[/color] His hand clenched and it only angered him more to think about the girl.

[color=1a7b30]"Yes, I remember you telling me about that,"[/color] Hernia said, unfazed by his building anger. [color=1a7b30]"Your chances at getting close to her are increased with this little put together group. I suppose you should be thanking Harker for that."[/color]

With that said, the girl led the way into the massive dining chamber where the others had already gathered. Beings of all kind who claimed to have some sort of reason to kill their Chaser counterpart, be it out of personal grudges or bouts for power. The girl with the parasol looked at these children with bored eyes, not really caring for their reasonings. Silently, she walked up to the front of the crowd and flashed a wide smile at them all.

[color=1a7b30]"Good evening everyone. I trust you all made it safely, yes?"[/color]

Mizura moved himself over to the back of the crowd and to the shadows, knowing that Hernia was much too busy in dealing with the others.

[color=4b0082]"Even though I walk through the Valley of Shadows I shall not fear..."[/color] 

[url=http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120916140712/villains/images/thumb/8/8e/2dnextstg0000ps20000.png/500px-2dnextstg0000ps20000.png]Ogawa[/url] was reading the verse of the Psalms as the others entered the dinning hall; he shut the his Bible after that and looked at Hernia.

[color=4b0082]"Ah, we've finally reunited in one single place. It must be God's blessing that allow us to see each other again on this fateful night."[/color] He said those words just from the mouth off, because the fake priest didn't believe in God's existence; however he knew a glimpse of what motivated Hernia's actions and thus had to try and reach for her inner workings.

On the opposite side of the table [url=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EBDp3coUIYo/TV7AOVwA9yI/AAAAAAAAAt4/cgPNmheQrP0/s1600/GothicLoliaAnimeGirl.jpg]Orihime[/url] was holding a creepy looking [url=http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/31400000/Dead-Master-OVA-black-rock-shooter-31454288-800-563.jpg]doll[/url] who watched as Hernia and Mizura entered the room. It looked like she wasn't very interested in what was happening before her, but still she couldn't get her eyes off Hernia. 

[color=ff00ff]"I would like to have doll just like her too..."[/color] Orihime whispered. However after Ogawa's rant about god, she turned to face the priest and said, [color=ff00ff]"There's no God in this world. You know that better than any of us. If there was one, my clan wouldn't have been destroyed and Yamato Yukusaba wouldn't have betrayed me to get a doll of his own."[/color]

[color=1a7b30]"Oh, I wouldn't say that."[/color]

Hernia appeared beside the two without a sound or trace of presence. Her uncanny smile showed her interest in the subject indefinitely. Keeping her parasol tucked in the corner of her arm she said, "Of course God exists dear Orihime. Though I doubt He would care much for this world or the next. No, God is omnipotent and with absolute power comes absolute apathy."

She leaned forward dangerously close now, invading the puppeteer’s personal space. She showed no signs of ceasing her actions or stopping as her crimson eyes focused on Orihime's.

[color=1a7b30]"Don't you think it's a bit unfair to plaster titles like 'good' and 'evil' on someone like God? When you have power, it's really hard to keep track at what's right and wrong. I mean, just look at me. Why shouldn't I stuff those dolls down your throat and turn your body into fertilizer right here and now?"[/color]

She let the silence build up between them before moving back suddenly.

[color=1a7b30]"Well, thank god I'm not God then,"[/color] she said lightly with a joking smile. [color=1a7b30]"Though I think Ogawa has a bit more to say on the matter, right?"[/color]

[color=4b0082]"Indeed,"[/color] Ogawa said spreading his arms as if he was preaching before a congregation. [color=4b0082]"Saying that I don't believe in God would be misleading. What I do believe is that if there ever was a God for us to believe in, he isn't in this world anymore. Certainly an omnipotent being has greater aspirations than watching over a broken creation such as this one."[/color] 

[color=1a7b30]"Oh, I wouldn't say this world is completely broken,"[/color] Hernia put in smoothly. [color=1a7b30]"There are...certain charms to it that continue to amuse me. It's all in how one goes about looking at it. Such is the way of all things."[/color]

[color=4b0082]"But that's precisely what's wrong with this world,"[/color] Ogawa retorted. [color=4b0082]"A world ruled by an almighty being should have order above all else and not be open for interpretation. 'Truth is in the eye of the beholder' doesn't concern the ways of God."[/color]

[color=1a7b30]"If you say so,"[/color] Hernia replied back with a cheerful voice.

[color=ff00ff]"I only chose to become your ally so that I can show Yamato Ikusaba how wrong he was when he turned me down. Your opinions about God don't concern me,"[/color] Orhime said bitterly. She really didn't approved of this group's ultimate goal, but if they could help her get revenge on Yamato she would go down this bitter path gladly.

[color=1a7b30]"Uh huh,"[/color] Hernia added in, tone remaining the same.