A Coronation (Closed)

Bernael honestly didn't know what to think with all that had happened. His friend has come pretty far since the day they had first met, and the demon boy was sure proud of her. He had already reduced his power level and energy, as well as slipped back into his flak vest as he realized just how big of a moment this was for his friend. The demon boy didn't exactly want to miss out on it, and he almost jumped off the lookout to head out! He stopped himself near moments away from the edge before turning around and starting to head in the direction of where he sensed his friends power.

It didn't take that long to find his friend as he knew the way to tell her power apart from others. He didn't know if it was because of how often he spent around the girl, or if it was because he just enjoyed their time enough to learn it that quickly, but Bernael still knew how to track it down either way. However, he didn't know how to traverse this place at all, in fact he didn't know this place even existed till just that day, so he easily got lost and just relied on following the trail that his friend left as she navigated the place as well, it was quite disorienting to be in a large building like that.

Though, in time he would find his friend and stop outside of where she and the namekian Arion were, he didn't want to just barge in uninvited, so he would wait outside, slumping himself up against the wall before sliding down it. Even though he didn't want to barge in and start talking to them without even knowing what was going on, though he didn't want to exactly stop himself from listening, just in case he was invited in or that something happened that he would have to become a part of. This brought a wave of worry over Bernael, but he trusted everyone there could handle it, so he relaxed himself up against the wall, using it to basically rest his muscles and body. It honestly took a lot out of him to muster his demonic energies out of him, and taking off heavy weights just to put them on again was a real chore as well. For some reason, its like his sinister energies always wanted to clash with him, like it didn't like his personality being so, light towards people. He supposed that, that was naturally having conflicted feelings and focuses in the body, some people even grow separate personalities so he got a pretty calm side of that spectrum.

But then he realized he was focusing too much on thinking about things instead of listening to what Atsuko and Arion would be talking about. Thus he just cleared his mind and rested against the wall, letting his ears take control over his other senses and not even letting his sense of thought take over for the time being.

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[Thread PL: 53,487 ---> Heavy Weights: 13,371]

Seeing Arion smile helped put her quite at ease, though she made sure to keep formal stance. She gave a nod when he asked her name. "Yes... And thank you.", she replied. The Albino Saiyan was a little surprised to be congratulated about taking such a monumental step in her life. It pretty much meant that she forfeits anything that could be deemed 'normal'. But... Then again, it didn't really bother her, either. This was exactly what she had set out to do in the first place as a Holy Knight. Becoming a Kami only meant that she was that much more prepared to act upon it.

The defense of Earth, she couldn't think of a more noble task. This was her home, and it was the home of many others. The Albino Saiyan cherished it dearly, and it was time to show as such by making sure that no harm came to it. Though she set that aside for now, Arion continued on in thanking her for helping with the Saiyan. "Well, it hardly seems fitting to let people like him do as they please... They only want destruction, it's rather saddening... Such potential, wasted. I hoped that he would accept my offer, but..."

Atsuko stopped, it was still clear in her mind how that went. Nasu was set on taking vengeance over what happened in the past. Even if no one on Earth had anything to do with it anymore... Perhaps one day, she could make him see reason. Though her suspicions lined up with the Namekian's. It was doubtful that the brash Saiyan would ever change. The Knight felt even more lucky about her own upbringing as a result, free from such terrible anger and lust for power. Of course it wasn't without certain disadvantages, but... She wasn't afraid.

Arion then added that he had a test for her. This was to see if she was truly good in spirit, and Atsuko had no qualms about taking it. He then mentioned Bernael, the Albino Saiyan closed her eyes, and could feel her friend's presence right outside of the room. Then she gave a nod. "I cannot speak on behalf of my friend, but I am willing to take the test you have for me. And... I would prefer to call you Arion. Or perhaps, mentor. You seem more versed in these matters than I, so it is only fitting I refer to you with respect."

After having said that, she turns slightly so as to face the door. "Bernael, you may enter. I trust you've heard what we were talking about. I won't answer for you, do you want to take the test as well?", the Knight said just loud enough for the half demon to hear, and then waited patiently for him to enter the room. The Albino Saiyan was curious as to just what it was that this test entailed. Was it going to be anything like the trials she faced back at her Temple?

Whatever the case, she wouldn't be waiting very long in order to find out.

WC: 514
Total WC: 1,119

Like he was really gonna just wonder off so easily. He'd doubled back shortly after watching for when the warrior would make his departure and wait for the opportunity to slip back. He was quick on his feet as usual. An the second he landed quick to go from the back of the odd palace and work his way around. Jarvis had no tech or 'sense' skills. But he had sharp eyes and ears that could pick up most sounds. A hunter and tracker proved and trained the old fashioned way. Good for hunting a meal on some planets or hunting down people pending the jobs. Sometimes it was all the same when the bounty was high enough. 

He was quick through and past the doors. His way of moving losing that smug swagger in his steps to a more soft footing way of movement. Silent in his steps and unless they were feeling out for him he thought maybe he could slip by. He was like a snake slithering through its den trying to remain hidden and undetected. He heard them softly through a nearby pathway. Carefully making sure the door behind them was shut and latched a moment after. Holding the knob and latch carefully. He wanted to make sure he could hear it if they exited. Her personally... Was curious of what other then the dangerous people resided in such a place. 

Quickly moving forward through other rooms. Rooms of books and art, Plants and strange marvels as he explored this place of curiosities. Looking for the treasure that often lay within such extravagant palaces. Moving by the hallways quickly and stopping by a odd looking tree but of which fruits looked... Familiar. Similar to some special fruits he favored from off world. Snagging a few apples from one of the inner halls and continuing forwards quickly chewing through the intoxicating fruits. Himself feeling little effect as only those without a tolerance really only suffered severe reactions. The core left in his wake upon one of the shelves he passed. Being a little cheeky as he put great trust in his sneaking skills. Besides what was a little thievery? These guardians or whatever seemed to have it good. Surely they could spare a little to the more in need?

Before long he'd been in a room with a odd looking chair and some books and scrolls. Quickly upon them looking curiously as well as opening various boxes here and there looking through strange information and objects. Finding quickly anything and everything he might consider valuable. There we books in strange texts and scrolls that spoke of strange rituals and techniques that made little sense to him. Realizing most if not all this information would need hours of deliberation and study to actually make sense out of it. Within mere moments the books were moved about messily on the bookshelf. On the table nearby a stack of three or so were put to the side. Titles and images within them that related to things he'd heard of on other worlds. Unsure if they would be valuable to him or not. An even if they weren't they were certainly worth a pretty penny to someone. 

A small box would be pulled from shelf as well and several strange jewels and objects that appeared to be jewelry?  Unsure of their meaning and began tossing him into the small box setting it on top of the stack of books. Setting them off to the side for now. Putting them back to the book shelf remembering where he left it so he could grab it quickly later. Turning away for a moment there after. Away from the shelf as his leg stumbled into a rather large vase next to him. An in a fraction of a second the lovely vase rolled and slipped to its side as a shattering sound echoed down the hall ways. "Damn..." Was all he had time to mutter. 
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What Arion said was true, there was little point in dwelling upon 'what ifs'. Nasu made his choice, apparently this wasn't he first time he had chosen it, either... That was something she could believe. The Albino Saiyan had several encounters with the man, and none of them were very pleasant. It was sad, but they were likely going to be enemies no matter what... She hoped that it wouldn't escalate to larger battles, but if it must, she would not hesitate to defend Earth. She couldn't afford to take such risks anymore. Her duties as Kami could not be ignored because of her own personal feelings.

Finally, Bernael entered the room. He first apologized for the eavesdropping, but the Saiyan smiled, shaking her head lightly. "It's alright. We've traveled together long enough, I know you mean no harm.", the Knight responded to the half demon. Afterwards, he pointed out that he was eager to take the test in order to be certain of his own alignment. Atsuko didn't have a doubt in her mind about his goodness, and she didn't have any reservations about herself for that matter. It wasn't that she thought she couldn't fail... But she was determined to succeed.

That was certainly a good step. Bernael continued on by pointing out that he wanted to take it in order to be certain of himself. Once he finished his speech, she placed a hand on his shoulder, smiling at him. "I know you'll do well, Bernael. You're a good person, I genuinely believe that.", she added. And then she looked back to the Namekian. Apparently this wasn't a simple test of one's fighting spirit. It was something where they could die if there were any traces of evil in them whatsoever... The Albino Saiyan was briefly concerned about the extremity of such a test.

But she soon casts such worries aside. It made perfect sense, not anyone could become Kami. It required someone with truly good intentions to do it. As he paused in his explanation, he seemed to feel something... And the Knight could feel it as well, a familiar presence. It wasn't that brutish Saiyan from before. That must have been Bernael's friend.... The one that performed such strange actions before he left. Soon after deducing this, Arion pointed out that it was wise to have her senses be extended to her surroundings, to which she nodded in agreement.

"I agree. I've been practicing it daily just for such a purpose. I've gotten quite experienced at it.", she responded. Arion instructed Bernael to deal with the guest. He was certainly skilled enough to deal with the man, and he was inclined to a peaceful route. So when the Namekian asked if Atsuko was willing to go alone... "I'll take the test now, yes. My friend will deal with the guest in the meantime. A strategic approach to the situation.", she gave her answer. While she knew the stakes at hand, she still didn't know what the test itself entailed.

The Albino Saiyan didn't have any intentions of failing, but she was still anxious about it. The fear of an unknown was settling in, but she wasn't going to back out now. She came this far, it would be an insult if she did. No, Atsuko was going to perform whatever was necessary. She would do so without hesitation. Bravery was not the absence of fear, it was being afraid but standing up to those fears anyway. Whatever it was... The Knight was ready. It showed in her stance and expression, within her energy as well.

To be faced with such an extreme test... It filled Atsuko with determination.

WC: 613
Total WC: 1,732

He'd only had a few moments to try and move about the broken pieces before someone was already here... The red one as well. A slow heavy breathed sigh exhaling as Jarvis would look up at him upon hearing him speak out to him. The moment dragging on for a moment before  Jarvis would finally rise back to his feet. Looking at the vase as the kid spoke and walked closer. Jarvis didn't see any hostile intent but in a almost unnoticeable momentary tremble his body would tense. As if caught in his game and prepared for dangers. The fox cornered by the farmer in the hen house. But quickly realizing or at least seeming to realize the boy's naive mind hadn't quit picked up on things yet. He'd gulp lightly before shaking it off and trying to look casual. His eyes relaxing from a surprised to more relaxed fashion after a moment. His jaw untightening and trying to relax as he'd attempt to speak carefully. "What can I say? Guess I couldn't keep away!... Place looked nice and that friend of yours as some soft.... Well. Maybe I thought I left to hastily after all. Thought we could all just have a fun talk and see where the night takes us once the saiyan boy was gone!" Clearly misdirecting as he spoke with sarcasm and a cheerful and joking tone. Winking when he spoke of the girl and trying to be clear at what he meant about them both as well when he spoke of where the night might take them if he'd stayed. 

He'd look towards the vase... Then behind him as well to the stack of books at book shelf. A small box with a few gems and jewels haphazardly tossed into a box not likely how Atsuko or Arion would have left them. Then a moment later back to Red figuring it wouldn't take long for him to notice as well. "Sadly yes... the valuable thing fell to me being clumsy. Those wounds must have slowed me down. I'm normally a much better thief." Slyly giving Burn a grin that suggested devilish intent. "Are you the only one that heard? Or just the first to find me? This place has so many fine things so its not like anyone would miss that stuff. Considering a donation to the less fortunate!" Jarvis shrugging but in a jerk when Bern got to close he'd skid back in a Jerk reaction. Putting distance between them again. Tensing then relaxing a moment after. "Not to close now..." He'd say with a chuckle through his grin. Waving a finger of one of his hands as he held it up. Clearly playing it safe just encase Bern attempted anything. "You now how this works kid... People like this aren't gonna handle me well. Heh... They'll only continue to see what they want to see just like at that fight. You can't just wash away the corruption others want to see. So... I suppose all we have to consider is what do you plan to do?" The man looking back to the shelf then back to Bernael. Trying to push for some form of answer while remaining cheerful as if they were just paling around or this was some meaningless game between old pals. In truth Jarvis still worried unsure if the other two were just about to round the corner. It would get bad if he got cornered down here. 

He wasn't sure exactly what opinions the other two held of him. Merely thought it couldn't possibly be good. This would only worsen it and he had no way of knowing if hostilities were still high. He could only presume yes how the angry saiyan shot off prior. But for now he'd just try and hold the vision of calm and relaxed intentions. While keeping his muscles ready should he need to fight. Wondering if he'd have to fight the cute little red Fox... Wishing if only the world was a perfect one where he could enjoy something a bit more relieving and...pleasurable with the boy and his holy friend not far behind other then these said circumstances they'd recently come into. "Well?" The fox would try and calm and misdirect the farmer... hoping its play for the chickens would not earn him the lash this day.

And so just like that, the group began to split up it's efforts. Atsuko would go on ahead to take the test, and Bernael would deal with their newcomer. The Namekian gave a nod and then requested that the Saiyan follows, the Knight gives a nod of her own in response, and follows the sage-like man as he leads her through the Lookout. There were several halls and stairs to go through first, and that left the Knight with her thoughts as they walked. Just what was it going to be? The anticipation was really starting to get to her.

The only real comfort she had is that it was apparently not a trial of combat. But then what was it that could very well risk her life, and the lives of others? The Albino Saiyan wracked her mind with what it could have been, but it never became any clearer. Her Order didn't have anything that extreme during their studies and training. All she could do was not allow her nerves to falter, the sooner she found out what this entailed, the easier it would become. Her expression had become rather serious and the Albino Saiyan didn't even seem to be aware of it.

Finally Arion opened a door, and the two stepped into a dark room that had just enough light to be able to make out a table with a few cups, and one large grail. The Knight blinked as they continued their approach. Finally the Namekian stopped, prompting the Albino Saiyan to do the same. He turned to face her and then began to explain what it was they had come here for. "The Sacred Holy Water... I see.", the Knight commented in response. She began to process his words as she calmly stepped over to the table.

Arion asked once more if she was ready for this, she could feel her body tensing up at just how dangerous this all seemed... But he didn't seem the type to lie to her, and she was certain that she was not evil. After all, her entire life had been dedicated to the protection of others. She would be willing to put her life on the line so that everyone else could know peace. The Knight inhaled deeply, and then exhaled slowly. Her body steadied and then she gave a nod, her face now filled with determination once more.

"Yes. I'm ready. I won't run scared from my enemies, and neither can I flee from death. If I am to die here, I shall do so with dignity.", the Knight gave her response. "If I lose my life. I have one request for you. There is a Temple in the Cold North, can you return the sword and sheath I carry to my brothers and sisters?", she made her request, her gaze now focused on the Namekian as she waited for his response. Either way, she would be drinking the water soon enough... The Saiyan still had no idea what to expect.

But she had come this far, no turning back. This much Atsuko had already decided.

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Total WC: 2,251

He'd roll his eyes snickering after a moment listening to the red one speak. He had trouble telling if this kid was naive as he let on sometimes. Or perhaps a bit dense in a cute innocent kind of way. "Change topics on purpose? No of course not. Maybe you're just working to hard kid! Getting your head all mixed up. Totally not misdirecting you or anything." He'd say honestly seeing it as no real point in hiding it after a moments thought. The fellow was gonna piece it together sooner or later if he hadn't already. His fast tongue wouldn't have had as clean of a edge on it given the odd circumstances he was found under as well so he was likely gonna have to play this a little different. 

"Check on it? So are you the lackey to the guardian? Guard dog perhaps red one? You seemed even playful as it was rather quick to be for sending me away prior? An didn't keep up your feelings against over odds in that battle after making her case and she spoke back? Now you check up on noises in hall ways?" Letting out a light whistle in a jesting and jilting manner. "I guess the guardian and green one are the top of the pack then?" Smirking with a light chuckle. 

With a jerk back in speed again sliding on the ground the odd box would be off the shelf and in a swipe back in his hand. The books however were too large to take as well. "Oh? So you mean I can't have this? This place doesn't really seem all that similar to ya'lls style though. Whose to say its any more yours then it is mine? An where should I go if I follow you? You plan to take me to the white tail with the ass that feels of clouds? I'm afraid no matter the circumstances I never go easily into night. I've survived some dangerous things out there kid. Out in the worst parts of the galaxy. Are you sure this is how you want to play it? You could always help me take some of this? It's not they'll need it? And... well... I might enjoy some company with someone like you while on this planet. Or do you thing your fastest enough to out speed the fox?" Jarvis tilting his head as his smirk slithered up his cheek like a snake. Unclear if he was testing, threatening, or possibly flirting with the red haired boy. 

He had little idea on the boys power and to a extent he liked him. But he though some of the talk was a bluff. Perhaps the guardian herself was the power and this simply her friend or lackey boy. He did seem eager to clean and take blame. Far to innocent and naive to be real danger. Jarvis would shake the box lightly in his hand as the jingling of its contents were heard. Expecting he could out speed the boy should he try anything.