Nightmares, Pathetic ones at that.

Job Name: Nightmare Lilith
Job Rank: B
Job Requirements: At least one B rank or equivalent (Up to 3 mages). 300 Words minimum per post, 40 posts minimum. Must defeat Lilith. Can only be completed once.
Job Location: Haunted Village
Job Description: You end up getting a weird message from the Magic Council of a wizard in the Haunted Village about a wizard having as much power as an A rank mage, but her confirmed age turns out to be seven. It is also said that she has gone through a small guild recently on her own and caused mass genocide on it. This sort of crime will not be tolerated, and all of the wizards of Fiore and even the dark guilds have been told to go on high alert. This girl turns out to slaughter Dark Mages, her killing is indiscriminate like a Serial Killer. Her motives are unsure, but that is besides the point if a mage is able to capture this girl and turn her into the Magic Council for her arrest. Of course, if this becomes way too difficult, the Magic Council will allow the wizards to end her life. Remember, people are rewarded for going above and beyond the limits. If you go to the Village, you will notice that there is no one there to witness anything. The feeling you get though... There has to be a Wizard around the town somewhere, with their amount of power, you know that this could possibly be the source of the absence of all of the villagers.

It seems you won't be getting much help... Especially considering you are in a land where there is absolutely no one around. No witnesses around to help you, if you do so happen to murder the source of all of this power, at least bring some evidence that you have done so. Bringing a dead body proves nothing and it rather disturbing (Though that would not matter to certain people), photographic evidence it one way of proving yourself.


Enemies:
Weak: Whispers: Though they may seem a little bit annoying at first, no matter where they seem to be, you can't find any source of where those voices may be coming from. It's also a bit unnerving since there is no one you can see, yet there are voices. Let the mind games begin. They will just last for one turn only it seems... Lucky or Unlucky based on how you see it

Normal: Dancing Blade: 1 Sword that floats in the air. No matter where you look, there just so happens to be a sword in your way. Even when you close your eyes, it's still in your sight. It appears to be getting closer to you by the second as well? Is there someone holding it? Hope it doesn't do anything to you when it gets close to you. This is just an illusion, but it seems real enough to hurt you. On the plus side, it will last for 3 turns. (It won't, but it certainly is odd).

Strong: Spears: A bunch of spears start raining from the sky, and they are real. Where they are coming from is something that could not be explained, but you should probably look for shelter? Or get pierced in the head trying, you shouldn't let the rain bother you too long. There will be 30 spears attempting to pierce you for each Strong monster dice rolled.

Boss: You found her... Or did she find you? Whatever the case, you had best be ready for her, she is no longer hiding! She is an A rank mage with a Stuffed animal for a magic item. Whenever she casts out an attack, it often involves memories of ones past. If she is able to break the user well enough, she can inflict heavy amounts of damage and even turned them into her own toys. When fighting with her, keep as much sanity as possible. Every hit will inflict A rank damage. It takes 12 B rank hits to successfully defeat Lilith.

Note: After 10 Dice rolls without Lilith appearing, Lilith will get tired of toying with you and arrive on the scene.


Spells:
Crippled Soul: When Lilith casts out this spell, she binds one target in chains for one turn. These chains act like strings to a puppet, in which Lilith can control. Her stuffed animals eyes will begin to glow with purple light as the chains are being lifted into the air. If one can struggle vainly enough, the chains can be released. If not, the chains will get to a certain point in which the chains will soon disappear. If you can not break your fall or avoid the ground, you will take S ranked damage upon the fall. Not only that, but the fall would be hard enough to paralyze you for one turn.

Memory Fall: Liliths stuffed animal targets one enemy and searches their minds. Then it will take form of one person the person treasures. The stuffed animal in this form takes three B rank hits to get back to normal, but every time you hit it, the animal will make an ear-piercing scream that will really damage ones mentality badly. This animal can attack separately, inflicting A rank damage, meaning that Lilith and the stuffed animal can attack at the same time.

Trapped Spirit: This spell occurs when a target is mentality unstable and almost unable to fight. Lilith will put out her palm and transform that target into a doll with the spirit of the unnerved soul inside of it. If you get caught in it, that's it, you have failed the job and died. Keep your sanity at all costs.

Izayoi had gotten some messages from one of her Legal guild "friends", one that did bring rise to concern. Her friend has asked for help on a job in the haunted village, someone had been doing a lot of killing. Izayoi sighed and stood up from her desk, "Annoying." she scoffed as she picked up a pair of short and sniffed them. They smelled clean enough, she put them on and looked around for a shirt. After a bit of digging around she found one that she found acceptable, she opened her door and and kicked a errant pair of panties back inside. She stopped right before closing the door. She was not wearing any, she shrugged after a second of though. For over 900 years she had not been allowed to wear any so what did one more day matter. She pulled the door shut and set off to the main hall and the exit. She would go investigate the happening in the Haunted Village. As much as her "Friend" didn't matter she needed to keep up appearance so she could get info out of the naive Rune Knight.

Izayoi had decided to try and avoid the other members of the guild save her sisters, they were all mostly male. She would change directions when she caught sight of someone, She had no plans on dealing with a man today. Izayoi Yawned and went to the area she stored her weapons, a small cupboard that she had put a lock on. She placed her hand on the lock and spoke. "I command the soul here to release your contents to me" The lock fell open. Izayoi had made the look, using the soul of a child. She smiled at the lock and gently removed it. "thank you." She opened the cupboard and took her blades, she left the butcher Knife though. Izayoi secured the blades and the relocked the cupboard. She turned to leave the hall, ready to save the day.

Ever stoic, Alexander slowly strolled through the old halls, almost like a lingering spirit tracing his path. Time was the one thing he had plenty of, so speed was never a concern. He was now wracked with boredom, something that had become increasingly common among the stone walls. Lyserg was on his every move, nothing but thinly veiled threats and disguised concern at his physical state. Yet despite all claims, Alexander knew he was functional, at the very least. He wasn't going to be bound forever, and these small strolls seemed to be all that Lyserg would allow before returning him to his cage. As such, they tended to be very drawn out, sometimes doing entire laps of the massive ruin.

Despite his attempts, nothing ever happened during them. Sometimes he wondered if Lyserg made others vacate as he was allowed these journeys, but even that man wasn't that neurotic. So now, that the actual sounds of human interaction graced his ears, a sudden change in course was order. Cloak drawn tight, he slowly descended into the hall, keeping care to remain distant and not throw himself into the situation. Standing a few feet behind Yugi now, Alexander joined the area with almost no sound, once more like a phantom moving amongst the walls.

He had met the pair before, albeit not with extended conversation or interaction. His opinions of each was little as such, yet he was intrigued. Izayoi, at least the triplet he believed was called that, was definitely something of Alexander's interest. The triplets themselves were one of the few things beyond his own age, and why that was constantly nagged at him. Yugi, the seemingly arrogant man before him, was someone Alexander felt wary of. He seemed to focus on others in a manner similar to his own, a researchers intrigue. He had to make sure to avoid that sense well. Politely placed behind Yugi, Alexander's face was frozen in his tiny smile, expressionless eyes finishing the practiced look. He made no move to join or interact yet, simply content to watch until he was called to join, if he even was.

Izayoi stopped as she walked past Yugi, she didn't like this man to much he was kinda pompous. He went on about how her sisters would worry, her eye twitched as he spoke. She had sold herself into slavery for over 900 years to protect her sisters. She didn't even care to explain the things that had been done to her, nor did she want to even try. Reliving the events in her sleep was bad enough, she didn't need to talk about it when she was awake. "My sisters spent over nine hundred years without me... another 2 days wont do anything." She turned part way around to look at Yugi, she saw a pleasant surprise behind him. "Alexander, Hey we are going to do a job." She walked back, stopping next to her. "So would you like to come" Izayoi gave the woman a weak smile. She was confused why she dressed as a man but had no reason to say anything. Perhaps one day she would bring it up and ask, but right now she would keep it to herself. Izayoi shifted her weight, "I would love for you to go." Izayoi was unaware that she was acting weird but mainly cause this female was quite attractive. She was quite happy to see her though, it was a good chance to for her to perhaps get to know Alexander. On question ran through her mind was *what is her real name?*

Izayoi turned to Yugi, her face returning to a scowl. "I suppose your coming too?" She didn't wait for a answer, simply turning to face Alexander again. She reached out, but stopped short of taking Alexanders hand. Izayoi's eyes went wide and she started trembling, her actions got ahead her mind. "I... Uh..." she started stuttering trying regain her composure.

The situation seemed tense. Not like any of that kind were new to him, but he hadn't expected it within the halls. AT least he wasn't a direct part of it and rather seemed to be a solution. Or at least he hoped. Izayoi's behavior was something of note; she seemed different around him. More open, friendly even, compared to the stark indifference he had seen from her before. He made note to try and investigate why. "A job you say? I regret to say I don't have any experience on them, but I'd be more than welcome to give any help I can provide." One of the tedious parts of Lyserg's project, being a member of this 'guild' meant missions like this. He cared little for it but it would be a good excuse to get out of the guild. "I would be honored to join you. Truly." With a short bow, Alexander made no reaction to Izayoi's attempt. He saw nothing in it at all, so Izayoi's sudden embarrassment seemed off as well.

Turing to face Yugi, Alexander retained the blank stare. He could sense the pity from him and it bothered him slightly. The effects of his first impression weren't forgotten easily. While he didn't expect respect or the like, it did slightly bother him to feel looked down upon. "Better than previous I assure you. I should be fine to handle this." It seemed like Yugi's attention was focused more so on Izayoi now, a feeling he shared. It was optimal for him, as it kept Yugis attention where he liked it; off him. Alexander was quite intentionally right now. He wasn't one to act without reason or cause, and currently he felt it better to sit back and remain out of thought. Speak when spoken to was a tenet of his life.

As Yugi summoned their transportation, Alexander confirmed what he thought. Yugi was was beyond his power level, and definitely someone who he wanted to avoid. Still, it may be better to try and stay by his side instead, people often neglected to look at who was behind them. Adjusting himself onto one of the creations, he once more wondered if this would be a good idea. He had no problems with flying, nor trust in Yugi's abilities, but more so wished to avoid the wrath of Lyserg for his sudden abandonment. He'd have to deal with that when it arose.

Izayoi thanked Yugi silently, she blinked as the air around them fluctuated. She turned around and watched the birds come into existence. Izayoi watched as Yugi climbed up onto one followed by Alex, She started walking towards the third. But decided she would make a move, again thanking Yugi for giving her a modicum of courage. She smiled to herself, even blushing for a second, something she had not done in almost a thousand years. She had been alone for so long she had forgotten what it was like to have a crush. Now she did and she would not let it get away, Izayoi walked up to Alex's mount and Held out her hand. "Do you expect me to ride alone?" Izayoi would thank Yugi later, it was odd how someone like him inspired her. She offered Alex the best smile she could, it was pained and full of sorrow but genuine. Izayoi was not giving up again, she would be strong and fight for what she wanted now. It brought back a Memory of her past one that was over two thousand years old.

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"You ride so funny, izzy." Said a boy. "why don't you come ride with me?" the body said as he pulled on his horses reins. The younger more innocent Izayoi did the same.

"Ride with you?" Izayoi got off her own horse. "What do you mean by that?" Izayoi walked over as the boy held out his hand for Izayoi to take. "Fine." Izayoi took his hand, he pulled her up into his lap, her legs hanging off the side of the Horse. "Ahh, this is scary!" She smiled a the boy then buried her head into his chest. She listened to his heart as she felt his arms give the reins a gentle snap.

"Hold on Izzy this is gonna be a ride." The boy said as he wrapped one of his arms around her. Izayoi smiled as she felt him touch her, Would this boy end up as her mate she wondered.

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Here and now she looked upon Alex her hand outstretched for him to take.

It was unexpected, to say the least. He had anticipated such a reaction, let alone given it any thought. Still not that it mattered much. Perhaps it was a fear of flying? No, that felt off. More so a distrust of Yugi? That seemed within the proper way of thought. It could also be an attempt to build a relationship between the pair. She did show the signs of that. As usual when anything went through his head, a billion thoughts jumbled around in attempts to decipher the meaning behind the action. Yet his faced remained impassive, the cold blank eyes seemingly staring through her. With a calm smile, he gently took her hand, his weep grip attempting to pull her up. It would likely require more effort on her part to push herself up. "I wouldn't have even considered it. Allow me the honor of flying with you." Placing her before himself, he settled his arms around her, seemingly no care to her disposition.

As they took off, he felt a surge of energy overcome him. It was infrequent, but he'd felt this before. He identified it as excitement. Flight was never something he had considered in any ideas or fantasies. It felt joyous, yet also intimidating. Any error, and it would most likely be an irrecoverable damage. Still, the feeling of weightlessness it provided was truly breathtaking. Watching Yugi, with all of his careless joy and confidence, he couldn't help but smile genuinely, if only for a moment. It relaxed him more, to see someone who he considered a threat in such a state, but also gave him more warning. Someone with the confidence and ability to do that was truly threatening. As well, if for any reason Yugi decided to end the magic, his life was gone with it. That was another factor in the growing distrust.

With Izayoi sat squarely between his arms, he made sure to at least try and make it comfortable for her. He wondered more about her in this moment; both in general and in her behavior shifts. There was a stark difference in her behavior around himself compared to others. Was it fondness or affection? Or was it a ploy? Alexander was a cynical person, and was still too knew to the situation to risk being naive. He may decipher it as one result, but could not rule out any options. Judgement without thorough thought was not in his ways. She may not be directly threatening at the moment, but nothing was beyond distrust. Adjusting himself on the bird, he scanned the moving scenery of formless colors beneath him. Soon they would be landing, or at least he assumed such, and his first job would begin.

Izayoi's face lit up as Alexander took her hand, she suppressed a flinch as he did though. She climed up with his assistance, He settled her in between his petite arms. Izayoi was unsure of her actions now, but pushed passed them and held onto him. She closed her eyes as the bird took off, she didn't fear much cause her legions could save her if it came down to it. She felt the rush of wind as the bird gained height, she opened her eyes and looked around form the security of Alexanders arms. She had forgotten what it was like to fly, it have been over four thousand years since she had last. She smiled a real smile for once, the fire bird folded its wing and dived suddenly. Izayoi let out a shriek of excitement as the bird opened its wing and leveled out. She had not be able to feel this thrill for years, she was excited for once her heart pumping a mile a minute. She blushed as she though about where she was, and turned to look at Alexander. She caught a smile for a split second before her face went back to its usual stoic nature. Izayoi leaned close to him, Wondering if she wanted to be called a He... or a she.

"Hey Alexander... are... are... are you seeing someone?" Izayoi said without thinking. Her eyes snapped open when she realized what she had said, what would she say next. She let out a involuntary shudder at the thought. "I mean... Uh... AHHH!" Izayoi's face turned scarlet and she buried her face into his chest. Why was she feeling like this? It must be that Yugi's doing, yeah it was his fault and now she didn't know what to do. "cause... if not... perhaps... you would be Willing... to go out with me?" Izayoi's voice was almost inaudible at the point, she hoped he didn't hear. She prayed to the old gods that he didn't.

His attention drawn to the woman before him, Alexander listened carefully to Izayoi's questions. It reminded him once more of the problems he faced returning to society. Learning societal standards wasn't incredibly hard. It was more so trial and error.  Turns of phrase and expressions were another beast. Alexander had already learned multiple languages for his research, and dealing with those alone was tiresome. So while it may seem normal to some, to him it was quite the challenge. He assumed that she wasn't referring to herself, who he was currently looking at. Unless she was making a metaphor of some kind. As well, the follow up didn't add to the much. That on it's own was another matter. Where did she mean by go out? To a set location, had they discussed one before? There was a meaning behind the comments, and he knew that. Yet it escaped him. He didn't want to look foolish though, and figured if his answers were too incorrect, she'd correct him. "Forgive me, but those are phrases are I don't particularly understand. I am not seeing anyone besides you right now. and I see no problem in going somewhere with you. I hope those are acceptable answers."

Turning to face Yugi, Alexander was once more reminded of his intrusion in this time. His era was gone, yet he remained. A stain upon the earth. It would be quite a while before he truly adjusted to dealing with other people. "Hopefully it does not choose to test us now. I would say I feel rather ill-equipped at the moment." Nodding as well, he prepared for the decent. He knew little of what the mission was, yet alone the territory they were approaching, so he differed to Yugi's judgement. "That sounds logical. It allows us to scout ahead as well before approaching entirely." He wondered what truly lied before them now, and how challenging it would be precisely. He turned to Izayoi now. "Do you have any ideas for how we should approach this? You are the one with the most information on the mission, so I expect you have something in mind for it?" She had originally planned to take the mission solo, at least to Alexander's knowledge. If she felt comfortable handling it alone, with extra help the mission should prove simple enough.

Izayoi's heart leapt in her chest, she had missed the fact Alexander didn't understand. She gave the girl a hug, she pressed herself against Alex's chest, listening to the androgynous woman's heart. She heard Alex say something to Yugi, but she didn't pay it any mind. She released her and rose to Alex's lips and kissed them, as she did a thought passed through her mind. *WHAT ARE YOU DOING!.* but she pushed the through away. She would hold the kiss for as long as she could, she was being stupidly forward and.... she didn't care. She pulled away and wrapped her arms around Alexander. "So what time are you going to pick me up?" Izayoi asked, "I think 8 would be a good time... make sure to dress nice." With that Izayoi jumped from the Firebird and summoned a Arrogance Legion. She landed on the little thing, keeping her balance on it as it descended to the area she needed to go. She was all kinds of giddy but she patted herself on the face twice, clearing her mind for combat now was no the time to day dreaming. *I wonder what dress I'll wear.* an errant thought popped into her mind. Izayoi bit her lip, drawing blood by doing so, but it worked as she brought herself back to her usually cold self. "Time to work." she reminded herself. "Arrogance... lets go." Izayioi took a step forward and Arrogance Phased to where her supporting foot was. Izayoi was ready... Ready for Combat, ready to move, Ready... for Life. She smiled, she didn't even know what Alex would do, but she didn't care she was happy regardless. She got about 20 feet from the ground and then she summoned arrogance, she felt the rush of air as she suddenly fell. She summoned a Hatred legion under her, he caught her gently. "Thank you." The legion blinked at her, then bowed to her. "Lets go." She would go ahead of the others, which was dumb, but she got kicks for this kind of thing.

The member 'Yugi-Sempai' has done the following action : Dice Rolls

'Monster Dice' :

The more time he spent with the fox girl, the more Alexander understood how little he understood. At each and every exchange his beliefs were destroyed, revealing another facet or trait he hadn't noticed before. At first she seemed cold, distant, yet now she was even embracing him. Apparently the idea of 'going out' was that inciting? He'd have to figure out it's meaning. For now though, it seemed he had an engagement to deal with her later. Landing gracefully, he faltered for a moment, his weak body struggling with even such a small effort. Physically effort was still beyond him, so he planned to act from the back line. Supporting and observing what he could for the pair. There was no doubt in his mind Yugi could handle the situation on his own. But Alexander wanted to help, as much as feasible without being more of a liability than he currently was. Steadying himself, he already felt the energy return to him, his desecration killing any living plant life in the air. Grey, lifeless dirt surrounded the cloaked figure, a state he had accepted long ago. Moving forward and creating his trail, he followed behind Yugi, keeping as much distance back as possible without being questionable.

He did not wince, nor even look at the swords. Magic was Alexander's forte, so telling the illusions apart was like child's play. He hadn't even noticed the whispers, for they simply joined the chorus he already heard. Some figments of his own mind, others the lingering presence of the souls he consumed in his previous arts, there was not a moment of pure silence for Alexander. As such, they had no effect on him, simply joining his usual normal state. "I don't hear anything in particular, do you?"Steadfast, almost stoic against the mental assaults, he let Yugi handle the first physical attack without worry. He may be physically weak, but within the realm of magic and mentality he was strong. He made sure to stay behind Yugi even more so now, hovering closely to the superior's back. He would prove his usefulness here, letting those fit for the front take care of it. Meeting the girls glare, he showed no signs of fear or worry. "We've come to help, if you'll allow it. You know of us, I assume, and are a mage of great renown. As such, I speak to you as an equal now, if I even count as one, and hope we can settle these matters outside such boorish ways."

He doubted his words would have any real effect. If she could simply be talked out of her decisions, she would have been before. Yet, he felt no reason to avoid it. Any insight into her thoughts was enough for him. "I mean no threat, but if you wish to spar we will return. If you know who Yugi is, I think we both know the result these actions will lead to. That is why I hope we can be civil, and come to a more... beneficial arrangement." His hand gripped the Solemn Reaper's hilt, ready to draw it at a moments notice. He doubted he'd ever be in range to use it, but having it ready eased him slightly. "So I ask of you, is a simple discussion completely out of the picture, or is there a chance we can advance communications?"

Izayoi saw the other's land, she kept close but distant at the same time, she watched as Yugi dealt with the spears. She smiled at one of the swords as it floated up and started "attacking" her, she found it amusing. Then came the voices in her head, not the usual ones mind you, these one were new and were trying to make her freaks out or something. She simply thought about it for a second and decided it was not worth it. "Go away your nothing compared to the darkness that lurks deep in my mind." Izayoi kept pace with the others, she managed to find a way up onto the roofs and ran along them, the little Arrogance Legion struggled to keep up with her pace. Izayoi heard voices and stopped, she moved to the edge to see who it was. it was a little girl and Yugi at first, Alex joined in later. She watched them for a few more seconds then moved to a position she could jump on the girl. She dismissed the Arrogance Legion and summoned three Flawed Legions, each bowed to her as the were summoned. She put her finger to her lips in pointed down to where the girl was. She gave the hand signals for a capture, Izayoi wanted the girl alive if she could manage it. With that she gave one more hand motion to them each nodded and took a position, one phasing to the ground level behind the girl. Izayoi hoped that she would not have to soil her blade with the blood of a child, even on as evil as this. Izayoi herself had been this murderous once herself, and she knew that you could come back from it. Perhaps you would never be normal again but you could become something new, something stronger. She sighed and put her hands on her blade, ready to act at a moment notice if the girl even so much as looked at Yugi or Alex the wrong way. She knew that when she did act the Flawed Legions would do their job, and do it well at that.

Negotiations were never a good plan to believe in. More useful as a stalling method or bravado, it was rare that they lead into anything beneficial to both parties. As such, despite his best efforts to try and talk things out, there was the knowledge in his head that it was unlikely to be fruitful. Still, words were a forte of his. A tool at his disposal, left wasted if instead discarded for strength. So he'd press on, not allowing emotions to take control. Izayoi was positioning herself stealthy, prepared for a combat she most likely deemed inevitable. Her minions swarmed the girl, but even Alexander could feel the difference in power between them. 'A twig standing against a windstorm.' Potential, a small chip in her armor as options flooded her head. She was considering, whether it be out of need for help or fear of Yugi. Alexander had an area to strike, something to hone in on and penetrate. But before he could act, it faltered, Izayoi's trap noticed and destroyed.

Without warning, Izayoi was stolen, kidnapped by chains. Yet Alexander remained unmoved. Half by his own effort, half by the simple lack of emotions to react with. He knew there was urgency; it was unlikely that on her own Izayoi would survive. Yet he had nothing to do. There was no tool nor skill in his repertoire to save the fox. So he kept his own game, allowing Yugi to handle what he could not. The creeping desecration following him, his smile was calm and collected, an almost cynical display. Like a reaper approaching it's prey, he remained unmoved by Yugi's struggles, watching as the man both assault Lilith then moved to Izayoi. As the shield formed around him, he made eye contact with Lilith, making sure she knew he feared nothing. He stumbled slightly, the force of the impact changing his course. Yet within moments it was returned, his smile ever present. "Now, do you see what I meant? You struck at us, and even with all you had, you were incapable." He paused, standing closer now, but maintaining the distance between the pair. "So as of now, the majority has shifted. We now thirst for blood, payment for our damages."

He paused, a moment to summon energy and to let Lilith think. Surrounded by a pale, lifeless glow, Alexander fired a blast of energy at Yugi. Draining his own life force, he healed Yugi with it. Not enough to completely divert the damage, but hopefully enough to return his hand to him. The unholy energy coursing through him, he'd feel both energized and awful. A terrible dread, as well as an unnatural sickness would plague him. Such were the ways of his effort. "However, I have yet to close my hand to you. I see a great mage before me, one with limitless potential and future. I would hate to see it be lost over rash decisions. I have no ill will to you, despite your choices. At my word, they will stop, and we can handle our matters simply." He paused, turning and starring at the pair. He doubted either was any eager to move after the assault, and trust them to at least listen to him for now, if not trust him. "This is the final offer I can present you. A simple armistice. I admit fault on ours; we acted rashly, and we disrespected your grace to trust us. We were at fault, and have payed with it in our blood. You have my deepest apologies for that, and my word on my life it will not happen again, provided you see merit in talking with words instead of blows." As of yet, Alexander had made no single offensive action. As polite, always civil. Their assault had it's cost, and he doubted negotiation would remain an option. Yet she seemed scared. With all she had, a scratch was what Yugi got in return. That fear could drive her into safety, which he made sure to present.

Spell Info:

Izayoi was pulled from her perch on the roof, at first she started to panic, until she realized that a legion could save her before she hit the ground. She remained calm, waiting for the right moment to change the legion out, Hatred could catch her with ease and with out even harming her. She didn't get a chance, the Idiot Yugi threw himself in the way and caught her, causing substantual harm to himself. But worst of all... he touched her, Izayoi understood why he did and chose to forgive him for now at least. The real person she was angry with was Lilith, her actions had lead to Yugi "saving" her. She ingored Yugi's hand to help her up, standing up on her own. One Flawed Legion was down for the count but the other two were still functional. Izayoi's Face was dark with emotion, her blades had been lost when the girl had yanked her upwards.

"Shes mine..." Izayoi said, her voice full of venom. Izayoi was not just angry but sad at the same time, this little girl reminder her of herself not to long ago. Wantonly killing men for no reason except cause one harmed her. "Both of you... butt out." She balled her fists so hard that her claws drove into her hands and drew blood. She stepped forward toward the girl, who suddenly had a backbone, it was most likely cause of the power difference. Izayoi knew one thing the girl didn't, Power isn't everything. Izayoi had literally thousands of years of combat experience on the girl, and she was going to use ever ounce of it. The Flawed Legions would attack first, one from each side, one aiming for the girls lower body and the other her upper. Lilith smacked on only to get her knees hit by the other. Lilith turned to deal with the other Legion only to overextend cause Izayoi unsummoned them. She replaced them with a Malice legion, which immediately loosed its large weapon at the girl and due to Izayoi's trick had no way of getting out of the way. The large projectile caught her in the upper shoulder, the force spinning her. Izayoi again unsommoned the Malice legion and charge forward, summoning two Guilt legions who Speed past Izayoi. They both attacked the girl as she tried to recover, each scoring minor hits, but to a keen eye the attack would not be fatal even if they were the same power level. The girl tried to swing at one of the legions but Izayoi Flash summoned another Malice legion who let loose at her center of mass. the poor girl was thrown back painfully into a wall, the Guilt's returned to Izayoi's side. "You remind me of the past young one." She said, her voice calm almost Icy. "You have power yes... I can't deny that at all... but i have experiance." Izayoi turned to Alex and Yugi. "I'm done now... I made my point."

Rash. Stupid. Several different words swarmed his mind, all attempting to summarize an opinion. To form what he felt was an accurate description. Yet none seemed superior. Ruled by emotions, exiling rational thought. Actions guided by a former stature and false bravado. Izayoi moved fast, and showed skill yes. Yet without power or effect behind her blows, it was like wind blowing on a boulder. It seemed like Lilith was toying with her. As if she wished to test mettle, to return intimidation in another display. Alexander was not phased however. He knew his place. Their was no chance for him there. Nothing he could do in any caliber. Words were his only ally and weapon here. Yet even they may be rendered ineffective now. With Izayoi's actions, there was no validation behind what he claimed. With each blow he seemed more like the rest, simply there for her head. His mind raced. A way to spin this angle, to rework the situation into his favor. Justification, logic, anything that would somehow belay a message he could abuse. His expression showed none of this though. Ever placid. Each event seemed to not phase him in any sort. Stoic, calm, a mental windstorm hidden where none would know.

At Yugi's beckon he moved. There was a safety in it. If he was being called forward, he was safe. Both of them knew Alexander's weak stature, so Yugi must feel confidence in his protection. He moved slowly, a sway as he did. His cloak spread, fanning out in an almost regal display. Now he must play the savior, the open door in an otherwise dead end. Grand, noble, trustworthy. Someone Lilith could place faith in, even if only temporary. He bowed his back, dropping her to level. Eyes met, a moment of silence, before extending a hand. "Nothing in the past matters. No matter how gold a kingdom, the sands scour and obscure everything eventually." He seemed pained for a moment, a small break in his portrait, before continuing. "Let myself serve an example of that. Don't release frustration over the past and seal away the future. Come with us now. I will not lie and promise false haven. But I can promise a future, a chance where there are none."

He scanned the villagers, noting the fear and confusion. They had most likely expected more. Whether it be a grand stream of authorities to vanquish their tormentor, or a fierce battle between friend and foe, it was not being met. This seemed unjust, unfair, and that drove them. He wished to inspire that more, get them to jeer her, unnerve her. Each of their looks and murmurs drove her more into the solace he provided. "You feel small, surrounded, imprisoned, no? These shackles are ones of your own creation, so you must shatter them." He straightened, keeping his hand before her. Weak, fragile, but steady. He was no threat, and that made him more accessible. "I have not the power to slay or harm you. Only to guide you. And that is only if you will let me."

Izayoi looked between Yugi, Alexander and the girl and scowled. She felt the power of Yugi and the girl, Yugi out classed her. She huffed and spoke up when there was a break in the talking. "Well I'm not needed here, have fun." With that Izayoi spun on her heel and took off. Clearly she was useless in this and had decided that it was not her problem now. She wandered down the street looking for a bar or something. Lilith was lucky, someone gave to shits about helping her, Yugi and Alex would guide her to something better. Izayoi had been alone... alone for so many years, left to the hands of men who should have been killed for the things they did to women. Izayoi was indeed bitter about this, she had not been saved, she broke free to keep those she loved save. But they would never know of the sacrifice she had made for them, they would never have to deal with closing there eyes and reliving getting raped. She stopped in the middle of the street and punched a wall. "Stupid fucking girl... you have no gods damned idea how lucky you are... remind you of your parents. YOUR LUCKY TO HAVE ANY!" Izayoi shouted as blood dripped from her knuckles, She couldn't even remember her parents faces anymore. when she had become a slave she had given up her freedom, most would say that was enough. But they had taken so much more from her, more than she would have given. But the choice had been removed from her and they took things so precious she was left broken and incomplete because of it.

Izayoi took a deep breath and looked around, there was a small bar on the corner of the street she was on. She sighed and moved to it, entering she looked around, it was a mess people had been in a hurry to leave the building clearly. She spotted the main bar with all the drinks and moved over to it, her footsteps sounded loud in the silent building. She moved behind the bar and picked out a bottle. She was in the process of getting a glass when she hear someone come down the stairs from the apartment above the bar. She didn't get to turn when she hear the racking of a shotgun.

"What the hell do you think your doing!?!" Izayoi turned to find a old man standing at the end of the hallway leading to the stairs. Izayoi cocked her head at him and examined his weapon, "HEY! I'm warning you! What are you doing here?" The man shook the gun at Izayoi as he spoke.

"This is a bar no?" Izayoi held up the bottle as she spoke. "What else would i be doing here?" She Walked back around the bar, the man keeping the barrel of the shotgun trained on her.

"Were closed." The man simply stated, Izayoi laughed and looked over at the little flip sign on the door. It was flipped to the open side, she pointed at it. He clicked his tongue and lowered the shotgun. "fine... but you better pay for that."

Izayoi shrugged and pulled the top off the bottle. "What ever makes you happy." She took a swig and set the bottle down. "You gonna just stand there or you gonna join me?" Izayoi motioned for the man to take a seat. He shook his head and gave a short laugh, he picked up another glass and then sat down.

"Long day?" He asked as Izayoi filled his glass, Izayoi nodded. "Well i know what thats like." The man took a drink from his glass. "so is that girl done?"

"Hmm? what do you mean?" Izayoi asked as she took another drink from the bottle. She looked at the man wondering what he was talking about.

"Lilith... that abused girl from up the hill." He spoke as he looked into the mirror behind the bar. "Poor thing has just been treated like crap from just about everyone in the city." The man took a sip of his drink, he stared at his drink clearly thinking about something. "I tired to he.p her... But i just... couldn't."

"Hey your not the only one." Izayoi said with a laugh, "I can't even save myself." The old man looked at her as she spoke. Izayoi didn't speak again, just took another swig of her drink.