"Velorio... A wonderful city in which brilliant inventors and businessmen alike thrive. What utter bullshit. The Rebels had ruined this perfect nation, made a blight on this perfect world. And the Parliament was trying to fix that..and create peace. Of course, I will be a key part in eradicating the rebels...that is for certain. But for now, I must see how Grein does at his first mission."

Samuel peered down at the small gathering of Rebel guards from the rafters of an abandoned warehouse. Their mission was to travel within the string of warehouses, and eradicate all Rebels. They had been tipped off about a sort of war council. His two flintlocks were in his hands and loaded, and he was ready to switch to his sabre in a moment. He looked to the Enforcer captain and her men beside him. She was a key part in his rise to power. She was serving him well, and he would reward her for that. What was her name? Ah, yes. Vanessa Schulz. He motioned to her, and made the symbol for attack. All of her men understood, and they got ready to jump down. As soon as Samuel made the symbol, they each fell on top of one of the guards, taking them out. Samuel dropped down, not even flinching as his trench coat billowed around him when he hit the ground. He approached the door nonchalantly. "After you, Vanessa?" He said. "Ladies first, as my father used to say."

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Vanessa landed on one of the soldiers elegantly, as if her red cape was the wings of an angel. "Hmph, if it was truly ladies first I would've been in your shoes." Vanessa said in jest as she approached the door. She had no interest in political or governing positions, she would much rather get her hands hot and dirty but not through sipping tea. Speaking of which, she cast a spell and flames started to spread from her sword-wielding hand onto her sword, causing it to glow white hot. "Alright men, on my mark.", not a moment after she ended her sentence, Vanessa kicked down the door and took a step forward brandishing her sword, ready to strike anyone in her way.

The moment she heard the noise of battlecries and slashing of steel against steel, Étoiles knew the soldiers of Parliement were here. "Everyone, be prepared," she muttered quietly, pulling her scythe away from her back and into a battle position. "This might get bloody." She knew, of course, that it would be difficult for her to fight; she was used to the open fields that smelled of blood. But she would try, because the Rebels needed her to be strong. The whole rebellion had to be strong. She silently prayed as the door was kicked down, revealing the Enforcer captain. She bit her lip. She looked strong. "Why, hello there," she laughed nervously, trying to ease her and the Rebels' tension. She wasn't doing a very good job of it, though. "This visit was... Rather unexpected." She narrowed her eyes at Venessa and Samuel, the two oh-so great captain and governor. What a load of utter bullshit. "You shouldn't say any prayers just yet; I plan on sending you two to hell." She sweeped her scythe's blade towards the opponents legs, intending to imbalance them. Then, not a second too late, she spun in a whole circle and aimed a bit higher, towards the torso. This put some strain on her muscles, and jumped back after the quick motions. Damn, this thing is heavy, She thought as she took a few breaths, waiting for what her comrades and enemies would do.

Samuel drew his two flintlocks and shot the nearest Rebels, an emotionless look on his face. He drew his sabre and impaled another, before spinning around and shooting the other flintlock into one man's brain. He reloaded one and then stabbed a Rebel, then reloaded the other. He felt a small cut on his shoulder, but continued fighting, tearing through the enemy's small formation. They were winning the battle, with only one of the Enforcers dead, and they were better trained. He grinned, knowing the battle was practically won.
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Vanessa was greeted by a scythe-wielding female member of the Rebels, a scythe far too huge and heavy for her own good. Another greeting followed soon after, in the form of a swipe to the legs. Thankfully, the Rebel's speech gave Vanessa enough time to brace herself for possible attacks and she barely managed to sidestep away from the scythe. She parried the following attack and slashed her sword in a horizontal motion, sending a wave of fire forward, scorching a few Rebels in the face. Unfortunately, the one with the scythe managed to dodge her attack by leaping backwards, but Vanessa could tell that she was visibly exhausted by merely swinging her scythe.

"Stand down now little girl, we can end this quick, one way or another." said Vanessa in a commanding tone towards the girl. She would much rather spare a young life, but if she were to force her hand, Vanessa would make certain that her next strike be precise.
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Trying to hide her panting, Étoiles glared at the female, blue eyes blazing. 'Little girl'? That's what she saw her as? She laughed, a bit like an insane person. "Dear Pyromancer, I ask you don't spare me any mercy. I am a mere soldier, fighting for what she believes in. I am no, 'little girl,' and don't treat me like it." Leaping forward, she aimed her blade for the torso once again, twirling like a tornado. Though this knocked he breath out of her, and she was growing fatigued. She slashed at the legs one turn, the shoulders another, and the third turn she finished with a blow to the arm. Leaping back, she gasped for breath, staring right into Vanessa's eyes challenging.

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Samuel turned around, finishing off another Rebel. Seeing that Vanessa needed help, he fired his flintlock at the girl's arm, pulling out his other flintlock to do the same. Once he is done firing, he resumes what he had been doing before. As he peered at the last Rebel other than the girl, he slits his throat. "The Parliament does not take kindly to rebellion, girl." the young Governor turned to the girl. "All your allies have been defeated. You might as well just surrender to us, and you will only become a slave again." He grinned. "Yes, I know who you are. And I'm sure your master would like his weapon back." He reloaded his flintlock, both aimed at the girl. "Now, what will it be?"
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Gaz Aiza, who had followed his captain and governor in for this mission, had just finished admiring his handiwork of the dead rebel scum with a wicked grin on his face. He noticed now that his leaders were dealing with one last rebel, this one wielding a scythe, and he decided to approach the group and lend his support if need be. "What's the matter? Having second thoughts about dealing with the miscreant?" He teased the governor, deciding to watch how the scene plays out before intervening.

Samuel laughed. "No. I simply want to see her suffering. It'll be much better if she's a slave." A look of cold hard hate contorts his features as he looks at the girl. "But until then...we will use the method of pain on this rebel scum. A thief, and a slave. Pathetic."
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Her eyes shone with pain as she felt the bullet in her arm. Muskets. Those damn muskets. She winced in severe pain, nearly dropping the scythe. She glared at the man, Samuel. "Idiot... Fighting a poor soldier one on two..." She stiffened as she heard the other male, Gaz Aiza. "Gods... Three against one... How pathetic is your Parliament...?" She glared at all of them. "If I submitt, you must make me. But I will never go back to that bastard. If I am to be a slave, make me become one of someone... Better, and more worthy of me." She leapt towards Samuel, slashing the muskets. She then twirled and aimed her blade at his shoulder. She leaped back, panting heavily. "Make me surrender."

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The girl's attack proved to be too predictable to Vanessa, had she spent more effort on her attack instead of talking, she might've even dented her armor. Instead, Vanessa parried her attack yet again but her swipe to the legs managed to throw her slightly off balance this time. Vanessa tried to dodge but took a huge scratch on her pauldron, but luckily she managed to parry the attack towards her arm. The young girl's attacks were swift, however she lacked the strength and stamina to deal any significant damage which allowed the captain of the Enforcers to parry with ease.

The girl leapt backwards which gave Vanessa enough time to charge up a fireball, but before she could react, a bullet came flying through the air and got the girl right on her arm. Vanessa turned to see Samuel pointing his pistol at the girl and grinned at him as a sign of appreciation. "You kids and your fancy guns." said Vanessa as she walked towards Samuel and stood beside him, noticing the last of the Rebels were no more.

Vanessa stood guard beside Samuel as he played his games with the girl, she would much rather take her out right now and spare everyone the trouble but a Governor has to have his fun she supposed. Suddenly the girl leapt forward and struck the guns, but Vanessa managed to deflect the attack on Samuel's shoulder in time. "Enough games.", the girl leapt backwards but Vanessa was ready this time, she threw a fireball at the girl's arm, making sure she wouldn't be able to use that annoying scythe again.

Samuel laughed. "Fool." He drew his sabre and charged at the girl, unleashing a flurry of attacks to fast to track. He aimed anywhere and everywhere, not hesitating once. All of his cuts were shallow and small, because he wanted to keep her alive. When he was done and certain that she would not be able to fight, he stopped, and sheathed his sabre. He plucked the scythe from her grasp and tossed it behind him. "You. Are. Nothing." He was panting slightly, a small bit tired. He took two flintlocks from the Enforcer next to him and shoved them into his belt. He then turned his back on her and gave the orders he was tasked to give. "Restrain her." He watched as two Enforcers walked to do exactly as he had asked, with chains.
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Vanessa stood and watched as Samuel slashed endlessly at the young girl, "Sick bastards, some of these Parliament members," she thought to herself, "but at least they keep things in order." When everything was said and done, the girl was burned, cut, shot and finally chained up but still clinging on to life. Vanessa could see the tenacity in her, which explains why Samuel wanted to keep her alive - to put her in her place.

Vanessa sheathed her sword and went over to pick up the scythe, it was lighter than it looked, but still far too big for the young girl to use it effectively. She then turned to Samuel, "Sir, what's next? Might I suggest we return to base for now and tend to the prisoner and her stolen property?".

Though the cuts Samuel made were small, and the burn Vanessa made painful, it was the words of the governor that stung the most. She glared at the back of his head. She wouldn't stay in bondage forever; she knew she would find a way out of this situation. "I'm worth more than you'll ever be, scumbag." Oh, how she wanted to just slice his little head off. But how would she do it with her bare hands and no weapon? Not to mention her scythe was going back to that bastard of a master. She bit her lip as the cuts and burn stung. She let the Enforcerers restrain her, but she then smirked. "I have friends in high places," she muttered under her breath. I'll find a way out. She then looked at all three of them. "Where do you plan on taking me? Back to my old master? To the prison?"

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Gaz decides to let his higher ups decide what happens to the prisoner, so he instead walks up to her with a grin on his face. "You're lucky, you miscreant. If it was up to me I'd execute you like the rest of your rebel scum friends here." He points the sword at her just to prove his point. With a look of disappointment, however, he moves a few steps back. "Unfortunately my governor here wants to spare your life... for some reason." Despite his disappointment, he is enjoying an opportunity to taunt one of the enemy.

Étoiles sent a small side glare at Gaz. "You know how hard it is to be a slave? He's only keeping me alive so that I can suffer, remember?" She this muttered to him, gaze flicking towards the other two for a second. "All you soldiers want to do is either see us Rebels lying in a pool of our own blood or suffering from the wounds you inflict." She looked at the ground again. "I honestly thought they were going to kill me on the spot... But whether I live or die doesn't matter much." She glared at Sameul and childishly mocked him. "'I am nothing,' as far as he's concerned."

Samuel laughed maniacally. "I won't do that just yet. First, let's get some information out of you, yes? Your kind are full of cowardice regardless, so this should be easy, you sniveling piece of shit." He kicked her. "So, where is the HQ for the rebels, hm? I'm sure you know." He drew a flintlock and aimed it at her left foot. "So, what's the answer?"
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Gaz smiled as the governor kicked the pitiful fool. "I think I like you more than I thought I would... you know how to deal with these pests." He held his sword at the ready, waiting for any orders Samuel may give to him. "Please tell me if you would like my assistance. I love to inflict pain and suffering on her kind."

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Étoiles let out a small groan of pain as she was kicked. Savages... The lot of them... She stared at the ground silently for a moment, as if deciding whether to give in and beg for her life, or to protect the Rebellion from the Parliament. Her eyes widened at the sight of flintlock, but she bit her lip. If I give in, the Rebels will all be killed... Stiffening at the words of Gaza, she flinched, but tried not to show it. She resorted to staring at the ground, nothing but the sound of her breath leaving her mouth. Finally, the girl spoke up, pain flashing in her eyes for only a moment. "...I thought you were supposed to be smart, sir... You can figure it out on your own, can't you?" The two sentences were a challenge for him, and she silently prepared for the pain that was soon to come.

Samuel smiled. "Thank you for letting me do this." He fired at her foot, then used the other to fire again at the same foot. "Now, would you care to tell me?" While waiting for an answer, he turned to the Enforcer. "Go ahead, Enforcer Gaz. Do your worst when she doesn't answer. Just no permanent damage. Make sure you get the information.
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