GambolMuse

Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

"I don't know, I'd take humiliation over being executed any day. But that may just be me," Aito mused with a thoughtful look, tapping his chin in thought, "Hm... Yes, I certainly prefer humiliation. I've tried death before, it's a bit painful and then just boring. I'll trip on my own feet over that." He supposed there were painless ways to go as well, not that he was going to start thinking about that. Nothing screamed positivity like contemplating one's own demise and the ways one might go. "You say that as though transformation is the key to power, or that it's a necessary ability. Many people cannot initially control themselves however, some never do. You're right, it's usually a benefit, but not always. Sometimes it is just as much a curse than anything." For Shu and Viral their transformations might well be a curse, being unable to rein in their own power and keep it under control. That could change of course with plenty of practice and hard work, and for everyone's benefit those two would need to master their own power. With Viral's final form finally showing itself today they now had all but that handled, and Shu still remained questionable. "Ho boy... Sure is going to be a lot of work," Aito grumbled, rubbing at his head with a sigh.

Yumi remained seated on the beach for what felt like an hour, slightly paranoid Viral might resurface elsewhere and leave her here. Chasing after him in that state was far from what she was wanting and it was extremely dangerous, there was no telling how the rebels might handle him. Drawing circles idly in the sand she stopped when the smell of fish assaulted her nose, wrinkling it in confusion and looking towards the water as Viral resurfaced. Well there he was then, and with what she could only assume was his meal. Watching him curiously she scooted back when he dropped the fish before her, getting up confused as he started to walk away rather than eat. Had he brought it for her? Glancing at the fish she saw it was more or less dead already, leaving it be for the moment as she hurried after her friend, bent on keeping an eye on him. "Viral, wait up!" Yumi called after him, staying back just a little for safety, "Do you feel any better now that you're fed? Can you understand me?"

Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

"If you say so. I can't exactly change your mind on that now can I?" Well, he could, probably easily at that. The strongest Saiyans save for Goku and Vegeta had been crossbred, allowing them to tap fully into emotions and become more powerful for it. By that logic humans were extremely dangerous, they allowed the already imposing Saiyan race to gain even more strength. Their so-called King had learned that and hence had Shu and Takeshi born, he'd intended to create powerful children to fight for him. That hadn't quite worked out though had it? "You've been dealt a lousy hand in life it seems, and like it or not you must play the part given to you," Aito commented, looking at the creature thoughtfully, "However... I see little reason to allow the rebels or anyone to harm you once you're contained. There are many a number among them who were once enemies, you're no different then. Yes you'll be punished and confined somewhere, but you'll live. And who knows, your situation may change." It was of little condolence to someone facing imprisonment to be sure, but he'd not try vouching for the creature, it had tried to kill him after all. "Hm... So he's still transformed then, that's unfortunate. Still Yumi will bring him back, we only need to wait."

Well here was the lake, now the question was whether or not Viral would take the offer. There was much more food waiting in the water than up on land yet he'd have to look for it, would he want to? He was trying to eat her earlier and still may well do so seeing her as an easier and more accessible meal. For her safety she'd taken into the air and went over the water, wincing inwardly as she was snarled at. That slight annoyance didn't keep Viral from going into the lake as she'd hoped however, and one he'd dove beneath the water she went back to the beach, breathing a hefty sigh of relief while collapsing on her rear on the sand. Racing heart aside she had quite the headache now too for some reason, and her throat felt awfully sore to boot. Was she coming down with a cold? Rubbing at her throat she looked out over the lake and noticed brief traces of Viral beneath the waves, though those quickly vanished as he went deeper and deeper. Soon she was alone on the lake's shore, with nothing but her thoughts to keep her company as she awaited her friend's return. He would come back right? She hadn't considered how long he might be out there, this could have been a mistake. "I don't want to be here all day..." Yumi mumbled, groaning as she laid her head across her arms, knees pulled to her chest.

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Yeah Amune wouldn't be terribly delighted with that thrashing xD

Adelon: Steeling the Faith [Open!]

It just wants lovings! GIVE IT YOUR ENTRAILS TO SHOW YOUR DEVOTION! >:3

Ahem... >.>

Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

"Humans not a threat? Human and Saiyan interbreeding led to the most powerful warriors the universe has ever known. Maybe by themselves they're not terribly imposing, but they're a key to power unimaginable. I'd advise against underestimating humans. That woman you were fighting earlier? She may not look it now but she is truly human, and she's quite powerful." Of course he knew why the creature's lack of knowledge was a good thing: if humanity was deemed a threat they would be attacked as well, yet Earth remained untouched from all this conflict, solely because humans were underestimated. Perhaps it was best the creature believed Yumi to be an exception to the rule, no sense in putting Earth in the crosshairs. "Well then we're only left with one option left -- You remain here under our supervision. We'll develop a room to contain you, question you and then decide what to do with you. I'm personally indifferent, my stake has ended once I finished this job. The rebels may be more inclined to see you killed however, so I'd advise against causing more damage," Aito chided, smiling slightly as he gazed back to the forest, "Where in the world are those two? I'm famished, all this talking is making me hungry..."

"That's right, right this way Viral..." Yumi cooed with the wave forward, relieved Viral was taking after her. The lake should more than give him what he'd need and, with luck, he would change back afterwards. Hopefully too he'd not be terribly worn down from having changed either, they had to get Aito and that thing back to be looked at. Keeping on high alert as she full knew she might be attacked they managed to make it to the lake without incident, pausing at the shore as she turned and smiled at her friend. "Fish in the water for you, eat as much as you want," Yumi explained with a sweeping gesture over the lake. To drive the idea home in case words fell on deaf ears she rubbed her stomach, opening her mouth and pointing to it then to the water again. Viral seemed to be able to recognize simple gestures still at the very least, perhaps he'd get that too. Just to be safe and get herself out of harm's way Yumi put herself a ways up in the air, not terribly high but just enough to avoid becoming a collateral snack. "Go on, go eat Viral, it's all yours!"

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Aaaaand Cecil just turned a Vazra into hamburger o.o

Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

"Humans? Hm... They're a lot like Saiyans, though they lack the power we have, and tails. They're a resilient species though despite that, always somehow making it through tough times." Humans weren't necessarily weak either, plenty of humans in the past had achieved great levels of power. Many of those whom had fought alongside Goku years past could likely be among the strongest fighters now, if not the strongest. To say they lacked power then wasn't wholly correct, they had their own power. "That is precisely what I am doing. It's fine to be given direction in life, but ultimately what one does with their life is their own decision. You can spend your life doing as you're told, sure, but some autonomy is well too. And I cannot answer that for you, it's not my life to dictate," Aito replied with a shrug, casting a glance over at the creature, "Your decisions will effect how you're treated though. Continue to cause problems for innocents and we're enemies, and we will not be so merciful next time. Or, fight your brethren, betray your Master and try making your own choices." Those weren't the only options either, there were other things available to the creature too. "Or... Find another world, where you won't be harming anyone else. Find more of your kind, live your life as you wish. So long as you don't harm others doing so then we have no problems, there's no need to terminate you."

Bringing Viral a meal was probably not the best idea, but what else was she supposed to do right now? Keeping him content by giving him morsels looked to be about the only thing keeping him at bay right now and she'd keep doing that until she thought of a better plan. After handing over the small animal she'd found she smiled tentatively, a smile which quickly vanished when he snarled at her. Well he wasn't attacking which was good but he was still hungry, meaning she had to be quick and find something more for him to eat. A quick glance around didn't prove to show anything around, and she doubted she could wander off too far to find another meal. Biting her lip Yumi glanced once at Viral and slowly began walking away, making a gesture to try and prompt him to follow along. She would double back to the water then, he could go into the lake and find some fish there to fill himself up with, that should do the trick. Goodness knows it was easier than trying to hunt down a dozen animals with him on her heels.

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Just an FYI, there's an image of the Vazra we're fighting in the OOC now, first page in the Bestiary section :3

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Hells that burned, what were those things made of? Kicking it felt like striking a tree trunk and that liquid that seeped into her skin felt like magma. Setting her leg down Nymira fought back a wince as pain shot up the limb, feeling blood seeping from the injury as she applied pressure to it. No use in worrying about the wound now, if she took even a second to tend to it those hounds would be on her without a doubt. Putting more weight on her right leg she sized up the hound she'd kicked away, scowling as it burned Geoffrey's arrow to cinders to defend itself. With her mobility limited at the moment she formed sparks in her palm, swiping her hand across from left to right in a wide arc and sending out a scattered array of embers, trying to catch the beast in the flame. A few managed to hit it and scorch its skin but little damage was done otherwise, apparently fire was of trivial use here. Gritting her teeth the Dimuran glanced down feeling her leg go cold suddenly, puzzled until she noticed the wound mending slightly and the bleeding stop. Looking back to Zander she gave a nod of appreciation, and with mobility back ran off with daggers in hand to slay the beast.

It was all Ethan could do to avoid being eaten as he dodged about, swatting at the wolves with Amuné's meager blade to keep them at bay. While appreciative that he had a weapon it paled in comparison to his sword and had far less reach than the board he'd grabbed, even if this was much more lethal. Watching as an arrow found its home in the haunches of the nearest beast he flashed Geoffrey a thumbs up, smiling as he tossed the dagger to his left hand, rushing the injured hound to try and slay it. With its leg crippled he was faster than it now, moving right on in and darting quickly to the right to avoid its mouth as it snapped its jaws at him. Swiping with the dagger in a backwards swing he dug the blade into its side, spinning his whole body to torque the weapon and make a wide cut along the creature's flank. In one single motion he'd managed to cause a fatal blow, watching as the hound staggered, letting out a weak howl before falling to the ground, taking its final breaths. There was little time to enjoy the small victory as more remained, including what he assumed to be the alpha. At least they were dwindling their numbers down, this should be over soon enough.

In the chaos that was unfolding yet another hound had found its way into the fray. It was smaller than the rest yet just as lethal, the molten liquid seeping from its jaws hot enough to incinerate the bushes around it on contact. With everyone else preoccupied its eyes were set on Amuné and Wyth, seeing the young Ydran as an easy kill. Her pet was of little concern, it might be smaller but it could easily kill it if the moorcat was bitten. Lowering itself on its haunches it let out a throaty growl from the brush, darting out after a moment and making a beeline towards its intended prey. Coming around on the other side of the cart it was largely out of sight until it was upon the group, fangs barred and eyes locked on Amuné's slight frame. As it jumped into the air to try and pounce on the girl it let out a yelp as a current of wind smashed it against the side of the cart, whimpering as it slid along the grass from another blast that sent it tumbling across the dirt.

"Heh... Keep away from her, stupid dogs..." Ethan panted, his breathing labored already as he kept his arm outstretched, poised to cast another spell if it attacked a second time. Darn it, he was still much too tired to be casting spells if this was all it took to wear him down. Going over to Amuné's side he smiled tiredly, putting out a hand to keep her at his back as he glanced down at Wyth. "I'm going to need your help here, bit burned out. Can I count on you buddy?"

There was something to be said for the Vazra, they were not your typical wolves if appearance alone wasn't enough to suggest that. They possessed some degree of intelligence with alphas being particularly bright, frighteningly so. Accustomed to magic they learned to recognize certain forms and to make casters their primary target, casters such as healers. When seeing the magic that Zander was employing it immediately recognized the hue, an almost sickly grin appearing on the hounds face were it capable of it. Rearing up on its hind legs the beast stood at nearly 3 meters tall, letting out a loud howl that spattered flammable liquid all around its feet. Once its legs hit the dirt again it took off in a swift motion for a beast its size, barreling towards Zander and Geoffrey. The latter had a bow, bows were only good from a distance, and the healer was helpless on his own. Easy prey, and once they were gone the others would follow suit.

Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

"Hm... It's called empathy. Strange things we humans have, you feel sorry for something lesser than you, or something that's been injured, or in a worse situation," Aito explained, casually shrugging it off despite insulting the creature, "One of the emotions that I would as soon do away with. Though I suppose I'd forfeit my morality along with it..." At this point with the creature effectively disabled and hardly a threat so simply put he had lost interest in it. Now it more or less boiled down to babysitting the thing until Yumi and Viral returned, then they could head to the city from there. Hearing the creature go and begin asking questions itself the doctor itched at his elbow distractedly, letting out a sigh before placing his hands on his hips, taking a glance out across the reservoir. "Maybe you are this dispensable. Maybe you were sent simply to test us and then die, and your supposed purpose is a lie. Maybe you weren't ever intended to really live to begin with," Aito posed, looking back with a slight smile, "But you know a beautiful thing about being alive? Regardless of your purpose coming into this world you've a choice to make. You're sentient where others were not, you can think, you can choose what you do. This 'Master' of yours, whoever they are, they aren't here. You've free will now. Just as I have free will not to kill and kill despite being a Saiyan, you too have free will. What you do with that is up to you."

Using bloodied rags to appease Viral was a pretty big gamble but so was any other idea. At this point Yumi was just buying time, trying to come up with a legitimate way to calm him down. With her friend so focused on blood though the only thing she could really think of was help his appetite, and hope with that he'd turn back. Watching with baited breath as he attacked the cloth for blood she unwrapped another around her shoulder, laying that out as well. She should find an animal, give him something to eat and hope that would work. With the second scrap down she untied the last one around her midsection, tearing it into shreds and throwing bits down as she walked away, using it as a sort of breadcrumb trail. There had to be some kind of creature for him, something he could eat. Listening intently to the sounds of the forests she found a small animal several meters ahead, rustling through the leaves looking for a meal of its own no doubt. Dashing over to it she managed to catch the small marsupial, killing it quickly and silently apologizing before turning back to face Viral. With a timid smile she approached, holding out the animal as an offering of sorts. Maybe if she could feed him herself he'd not attack, gain his trust or something.