Kaori & Feitan: Find the "One Piece" (One Time Only): B Rank - Private

Feitan sighed heavily as he shook his head. He hated Hargeon, it was a despicable place where the vile creatures that were the weak, sick, and worthless. He had been happy to come here and kill them with his guild. It was his true pleasure and joy to put so many worthless people to the fangs of Basilisks. He was also sure that his guild’s mistress had spirited away several of the basilisks for the guild. Feitan himself had quite the interesting pet. As he walked through the city he could feel the twin set of eyes on his back.

Orthrus the great Twin Headed dog was moving through the alleyways and back streets. He would not allow Feitan to get out of his sight, nor allow anyone to hurt his master. The pair were in Hargeon for a special side job. They had recently seen a poster on their Guilds’ job board that told of a special treasure on Divide Island. A treasure hunting was truly the most thrilling job. He didn’t have to share any profits with anyone really. Instead, he just had to go get it. He wasn’t concerned about the damned pirates who would dare to fight him or come after him in some way. They would die just like anyone else.

Still, Feitan was here to secure a ship, and he had the strong feeling he could get it done without paying and without spilling blood. To this end, he walked through the streets of Hargeon heading off towards the docks. There would be plenty of ships there for him to find and possibly one to use. As he walked through the city, however, he let his aura and his magical presence sink into his body using the skill of In. He was invisible to any scanning method that tracked using magical energy, aura, or other ethereal factors to track him. At the same time, he was using his En to stretch his senses out in a thirty-meter sphere around himself. He caught the aural impression of every disgusting little normal human that passed through this sphere of influence. He began to tap his fingers to his thumb to keep a count of all the people that passed through the sphere.

He arrived at the marina and felt the presence of the man with Tattoos before he saw him. Upon seeing him Feitan’s face turned into a scowl his brows drawing tight together. Of course, given that the cloak he was wearing covered the bottom half of his face there was no way to tell what his expressions were around his mouth. Yet, his furrowed brows showed that he did not like it. He was not surprised however to feel the intrusion of Kaori into his sphere of influence. Recalling her from the assault on Hargeon Feitan’s features slowly became one of joy and the smile that no one could see was wide; full of the madness that threatened Feitan’s soul and mind every day. Slowly his body relaxed and he spoke looking to the Kaori sitting on the barrel.

His En ability would be undetectable by her, or anyone without the ability to use their true aura. So, she would not know that any clones that were within his range were clear as day to him. He shrugged his shoulders as held up his hands almost as if in surrender “Ah, you speak as if the two are mutually exclusive. I am here on my own business. I am going treasure hunting if you must know. I came here to procure a ship. Be it through ‘proper’ channels or ‘improper’ ones it makes no matter to me. I must get to Divide Island that is where my treasure is. I am going to get it.” Lowering his hands, he began to laugh softly giving a shrug “If you have a ship and wouldn’t mind two passengers one large, and one small I wouldn’t mind allowing you to come with me to hunt the treasure.”

It was then that Orthrus made his appearance. He had been watching the whole exchange, but he saw that his master wasn’t in any danger. Still, the hand signal was one that told the great twin- headed dog that he was needed. So, he had walked over to stand behind his master and watch the ninja girl with one head while the other watched the Tattoed man warily, but he made no hostile move.

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Feitan felt the presence of Orthrus as the big twin-headed dog closed the distance between them. The big dog was not happy with the smell of the girl, nor of the fact that there were so many people he didn’t know. Feitan had given him his orders as well as the task that was his to complete. He was to act as the sounding rod for Feitan’s madness and keep him in line. He closed in one head going to each side of his owner’s body. Snarling deeply, he watched the two foes carefully. A small snap of Feitan’s fingers and the hound relaxed immediately, instead taking a ready stance behind the Demon Soul wizard.

Hearing her calling for someone Feitan made himself ready, but he was not going to attack. Instead, he watched as that eyesore of a ship launched a single smaller craft. The dot flew closer and became a recent vessel. As soon as she vanished Feitan turned around to look at Orthrus and Kaori. Kaori might not have noticed, but the serpentine head had shot out nearly striking her. Yet, a small pulse from Feitan’s magic stopped it dead in its tracks. Reeling as if it was struck the serpentine head/tail dipped back. Orthrus himself didn’t like to be touched, hugged, pet, or even looked at too long. Still, he stood there and let Kaori do as she liked; it seemed that Feitan wanted her help for something.

Feitan slowly turned to look at the vessel that was coming closer and saw that it was opening a cargo bay door. As the two providing the vessel neared the ship they followed. Looking at the empty space Feitan nodded his head in approval as he moved through into the cargo bay, with Orthrus right at his heels. The pair filled good enough room and Feitan yawned loudly as he watched the exchange between the other people.

When Kaori moved over to sit down Feitan gave a click of his tongue and moved over to sit down in a seat that the two heads of Orthrus formed for him. He flicked his wrist and produced his special flute from the thin air. He shook his head slowly as he relaxed in the crook of Orthrus’ necks “He will eat our enemies when we kill them. As for me, I don’t eat much.” Yawning he pulled his flute to his lips and began to play. The sound, however, wasn’t given any magical qualities to it so there was no risk of the madness affecting anyone. His music was sweet, vibrant, and full of hope. This was a hilarious contrast to the madness of his mind and body.

Presently, he called out “Ashley!” loud enough to be heard. He didn’t care about the girl. He did, however, enjoy an audience. When the song was over he spoke “Alright, we are going to look for buried treasure. It is called the “One Piece” it is on Divide Island. The one who is going to pose a threat to us is a pirate named “Blackstache”. He can use Cannon Make Magic. No one knows what that is, and he will be guarding the island as well as the treasure. We must kill him, and his pirates. I trust that you will not have a problem with killing pirates. I do not want to have to debate over moral scruples.” He flicked his wrist again and his flute vanished before he looked Kaori dead in the eyes “I will be happy to share my treasure with you. I only ask for you to stay out of my way.” He said simply. At that point, he gave a big yawn and lay back comfortable in Orthrus’ neck. His body ached from the bone coverings that were covering the twin-headed hounds’ body.

This was his naptime and he would rest until they arrived at Divide Island.

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Feitan did not bother remembering the attack on Hargeon, it was so worthless, and such a minor blip in the sea of his madness filled mind, it was overlooked. He just enjoyed playing his music as it reminded him of the better times. There weren’t many good times or better times in his life, so the few he had he treasured more than a king would treasure his kingdom. He didn’t think anything of the people he shared this space with, but instead, let himself rest peacefully in sleep. Orthrus, on the other hand, had no such ease and all his heads were ready and watchful of the two women that shared the space with him. They were no threat to him and Feitan so he was happy to relax.

When the ship was suddenly rocked to the side Feitan shot awake looking around and spotting Kaori. She was shouting to a speaker and he heard that they had come under fire. This made him stand up and move around nervously. He didn’t want to be stuck in someone else’s power. Being shot and him not being able to defend himself was just not good with him. He hated this whole situation and he wanted to be free of this ship so he would have a chance to fight on an even playing field. As Kaori told him there was an annoying landing he rolled his eyes taping his fingers to some invisible rhythm that was starting to get faster and faster. He had plenty to worry about and he hated the whole situation. Still, he was unable to do anything about it so he just stood there next to Orthrus shaking his head.

From inside of the cargo hold, Feitan could hear the gun going off, not Ikuchi’s singing, but the sound of the gun going off. He had no idea what was taking place outside of the ship or on the beach of Divide Island. This was the point where he was starting to get concerned and angry. He had to wait true enough, but soon he would be free of this box. As he waited he watched the deadly precision of Kaori’s attack, and how violent she could be. The ramp was down and they could get off the ship he moved towards it. Hearing the question about his name Feitan blinked and looked to Orthrus asking “Do you think I am Mysterious?” The great hound gave what could only be described as a shrug before he walked off the ramp and onto the beach. Feitan smiled the gesture hidden from sight as he turned to look at Kaori “You can call me Feitan.” He said simply before following Orthrus onto the beach.

The scene that greeted him was truly a violent and bloody one to be sure, but it only made Feitan smile wickedly enjoying the sight of so much carnage. Orthrus was already moving about snapping up several large chunks of gore and carnage wolfing them down as fast as he could, relishing the feast before him. Looking around Feitan smiled and looked to the forest that bordered the beach nodding his head slowly “The forest is the most likely place. We only need to find the pirate. If we find him, he’ll have a map to the treasure and then we only need to follow it.” Reaching into his cloak he pulled out a small can and opened the top before swallowing the contents. Throwing it behind him it would land in the sand and the label “Sardines” would be clear as day.

No sooner would he swallow than he would start to dry heave and fall to his knees doing so shaking violently. This reaction caused Orthrus to react and he stood over Feitan looking menacing both heads alert and his tail snapping here and there. When Feitan started to wheeze his own breath he pats Orthrus’ belly shaking his head “I am alright. They are only sardines.” Once Orthrus let him up he stood and dusted himself off like nothing happened smiling back to Kaori again the gesture rather useless considering she couldn’t see his lower face. “So, shall we go hunt a pirate?” he asked before turning to walk towards the woods. As he walked he began to speak just loud enough to be heard by Kaori if she decided to follow him “Fire washes the skin off the bone and the sin off the soul. It cleans away the dirt, and my momma didn’t raise herself no dirty boy.” The moment the last word was said Feitan’s body was engulfed in flames that were darker and somehow more wicked as well as stronger than typical flames. Then they sank into his skin and left Feitan standing there looking like the Red Overlord Magnus.

Walking into the forest he looked this way and that letting his hands become wreathed in flames. Stopping in his tracks he looked to Kaori smiling the gesture creepy and sadistic “Do you know why I picked the Emperor of Fire?” he asked as he held his hand to his right out to the forest. No matter the answer he would smile and say, “Because you have to use fire to smoke out your quarry.” Snapping his fingers, he caused a pillar of flames to swallow up a tree. This fire was the demonic fire of Magnus’ Netherworld. They spread among the foliage rather quickly jumping from tree to tree, and burning everything and anything with them. Crossing his arms Feitan looked to his great companion nodding.

There was a shout of surprise and a scream all at once the flames died and Orthrus was gone only to return a few moments later with a midget like the ones on the beach in his mouths. The little midget didn’t have a mushroom anymore instead having a charred pot on his head instead. Laughing Feitan grabbed the man’s face and licked his lips “So, you’re my little snitch. Now tell me, where is your captain, and where is your camp?” he asked his hands slowly starting to become alight with flames making the man scream as his face was burned.

Admits the screaming the man cried out “The divide! E-east end of the forest! Stop! Please!!”

Feitan turned to look at Kaori nodding his head “So, we are going to the eastern edge of the forest. The Divide is north of us if my personal view is anything to go with. We have our heading.” Now he turned his attention to the man letting his face go “We don’t need him Orthrus.” He said taking the man’s pot off his head tossing it away and starting towards the direction that he knew was south-east. Orthrus followed him snapping and ripping apart the man in both his sets of jaws. The screams were terrific, but once they died down Feitan’s laugh could be heard a touch of madness creeping into it.

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As they arrived at the hill and Feitan was told to let Kaori handle this he gave a frown at her. Crossing his new large muscled arms across his chest not seeming to be very amused by the idea of waiting right where he was. Hearing her reasoning only made him frown even deeper than before “I would only burn half the island. After all, this island is divided into two equal sections thanks to this stupid pirate we are hunting.” He replied with his arms still crossed and still not entirely convinced about the course of action that Kaori was recommending. Still, without a better one, he had no choice but to trust in whatever judgment that she wanted to use and force him to submit himself to. When Kaori changed herself to look like one of the midget pirates both Orthrus and Feitan were slightly dumbfounded as to how they were to perceive this sudden change. Orthrus was indeed paying attention and both of his heads noticed how her scent had changed so dramatically without any visible effort. It was quickly decided amongst all three heads that magic was a large part of this so there was no point in trying to understand it.

The pair watched as Kaori walked down the hill in her new disguise. The comment from Ikuchi earned him a raised eyebrow of inquiry from the madman “I don’t fear anything that she may plan to do. I don’t fear her either. Still, whatever, if she thinks it will be faster for her to go alone then I will not stop her.” He said watching the camp for any signs of life. That was when her voice appeared in his head. He clutched at his head and screamed “NO! You’re not in there! I am not hearing you, you can’t be in there!” Shaking his head in his hands he tried to dislodge Kaori not realizing that she was using telepathy and not some other kind of evil trick. He had so many voices in his head already that he just thought another demon had gotten in somehow and was now playing with his mind. Orthrus, on the other hand, was there ready to act and his heads carefully sank their fangs into his arms while his tail came around to wrap itself around Feitan’s waist to keep him in place so he didn’t run away to do something stupid. As Feitan seemed to calm down he looked to Ikuchi with the madness on full display in his eyes. Slowly his hands came down to his sides and he asked in a sing-song voice “~Do you know why a raven is like a writing desk? Maybe you can answer, I have to know, the dragon asked me and I couldn’t answer. I must answer. Riddles need to be answered after all. Riddle say, Riddle say, Riddle say me and I shall answer thee.~~”

With a sudden lunge that Orthrus seemed to have anticipated Feitan tried to get at the man in the suit. Thankfully Orthrus had done his job and was holding Feitan in place keeping him from having any chance at attacking Ikuchi with the big red hands that kept opening and closing into the proper claw shape one would need to strangle someone. His madness was interrupted however by the sudden arrival of Kaori who seemed to appear in front of them. This caught Feitan’s full attention and he tilted his head this way and that. “~What kind of magic moves faster than a blink, causes one to think, and has no kink? What magic can move a mountain of a man as fast as light and leave no trace in sight?~” Slowly his eyes began to regain focus and some of their natural color as he watched the countdown. When the explosion went off he frowned glaring to Kaori “That’s the bomb you tried to blow me up with, isn’t it?! You know how rude that is!?” he asked in a hissing accusation.

Now that he seemed to regain his wits Orthrus carefully let his master go looking to the two temporary allies with more caution than before. Much to his credit Feitan didn’t seem to notice the deep bite marks that he now had on his arms thanks to Orthrus’ restraining him. Following after Kaori Feitan scoffed in his dry amusement “Oh, so I can’t burn the island down, but you’re perfectly allowed to turn it into a radioactive wasteland. How’s that fair? At least my flames will help most of these plans germinate and grow even stronger than before. Your poison is just that, a poison and nothing will grow here for a good long time.” He said chastising the ninja girl. As they passed through the carnage and destruction Feitan didn’t even look at it, seeming to be pouting that he didn’t get to destroy things this time around. Still, he walked right along with her looking northward to hopefully spot some foes before her calling out “I get to destroy at least one of these camps before we leave.”

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OOC: No problem. Here's a real first taste of Feitan the madman. ;)

Feitan thought about this and shook his head along with his finger “No, no. Not blowing me up is rude. It isn’t the first time someone tried to blow me up with a nuke. What is rude, is that you would use it in front of me when you know that you tried to use the same bomb to kill me once before; without a warning. That is what is rude. As for the people in my guild, they are hardly companions. I owe the Dragon, and the Mistress a debt. A debt I haven’t paid back yet. So, long as I owe them this debt then I must do what they say. I must not disobey them. However, they are kind enough to let me continue to make a living and make money. Money makes the world go ‘round after all. However, if you were to kill me then, I would request decapitation. It is one of the most fun ways to die.” He said as if he had some experience in dying. He thought about it and then looked to her “I’ve never been to Midi, I was born…well in some shithole somewhere. We called it hell, but several people call it ‘Sin’ I haven’t been there since Hisoka dragged me to the Netherworlds. Oh, I am a musketeer in Minstrel. Whatever that means.” He said shrugging his shoulders. He really didn’t seem interested at all in what her reasons were for not killing him when he arrived in the port.

Hearing about the radiation and the rationale behind it Feitan couldn’t exactly fault her. He shrugged his shoulders clearly bored “Evolution is the only way to go, so I can’t fault you for that. At least we both have a general goal. Evolution, should be the goal of all. Your problem is that you try to protect the disgusting pathetic leeches in places like Hargeon rather than killing them or attacking them to try and force the survivors to get better. If they don’t have magic they aren’t worth much to the world anyway. As you yourself have put it there are too many humans with their human excrements poisoning the world. If the only remaining people were those with magic at least they could be useful.” He said rather simply almost as if everyone should know that this was how to the world worked.

Feitan looked to Ikuchi and then shrugged his shoulders showing that he really didn’t care about company, and in fact, he was hoping that they would find foes to stop them. After all, he wanted to kill something on this trip. It wouldn’t be much fun if he didn’t get to kill things. Kaori dispatched the company that they were supposed to be expecting. She pointed out that there was a camp ahead and that she would leave it to him. If he didn’t hurry then he would be lost. Giving a shrug, he made his way down the road “Well, can’t say I am worried. Really, I can fly, but sure. I know how to put on a good show.” He says with a smile on his face a soft laugh coming to his chest “Orthrus stay with them. If she does get bored, ride back with them. You know the way home.” He instructs his twin-headed hound.

As he makes his way closer to the camp he spots the one thing he really wanted to find. A campfire. This was the perfect thing for him and he strolled over to the fireplace drawing his sword as he did so. There were a few midgets and a couple of guys with hammers, but none of them tried to stop the strange red man as he walked through the camp “Come one, come all! I am here to have some fun with you!” Everyone was so wowed by the fact that someone was willing to do this and was so strange to be sure. Feitan ignored the look and walked into the fire smiling and looking at everyone one “I have a magic trick! Here it is!” holding his right hand up like a claw he suddenly consumed all of the fire and used it to make himself a giant.

He stood 10 meters tall and he smiled as the blade in his hand was perfectly suited to him keeping the dimensions. Pulling it up he let wind swirl around the blade before he brought it down on the camp slashing through it and the pirate with five giant slashes. These cut through men, tents, and everything else. What didn’t get destroyed by the gigantic slashes of energy was soon burning. He rampaged around like this for a few minutes leaving flaming destruction in his wake. Before too long he was done rampaging and he looked in the direction of his companions nodding his head in approval “Let’s go!” he boomed as he walked through the forest. He wasn’t completely sure where they were going, but he had a general direction in mind so he kept going. The size of him didn’t change, and he set a very brisk pace considering the size of him.

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As they walked, and she appeared on his shoulder Feitan gave her a glance. He kept walking in his new giant form, but he listened intently to what she had said. He suddenly started to laugh aloud bellowing sound. Shaking his head, he held up a massive finger and shook it “Well, you have given me some of your views allow me to tell you mine. Where you are born is insignificant. It is what you do with your life that makes your life matter in the long run. Now, your problem is you forget yourself, and what you are. You see humans may not evolve like traditional animals. However, they are still animals and are therefore subjected to the rules of nature. The absolute rule of nature is Survival of the fittest. This can be brawn or brains. It matters not, but what is inescapable is that the strong have every right to prey upon the weak. I am first and foremost a part of nature. Simple as that. It is my right, my duty, and the sign of my status as a predator that I prey upon the weak and kill them. I don’t need to eat them thankfully; human tastes lousy. However, I am well within my rights as a human to kill them. This is something you would’ve already known should you have lived in Sin. It is kill or be killed there and protecting others is almost a guaranteed way of getting yourself killed.” This last few sentences seemed to be said in a distant voice, and Feitan’s eyes were miles away reliving some past event that consumed his mind.

Presently, he shook his head and smirked “As for magic. You’re wrong. Magic was always here, it wasn’t until the Demons, and the Angels started teaching mortals how to use it that they discovered it. Magic has no principles, it is a living breathing thing. It is unruleable, and can’t be regulated like those foolish wizards like to believe. Magic’s only limits are the limits of the one using it. Normal humans scared of the clearly advanced evolution of their race have tried to put limits upon those who should be ruling them. They still see themselves as the same, when they are not. Those without magic are the lesser stage of evolution and should be either slaves or corpses. That is the way evolution works, what has come and is new replaces what was, and what is old. Now the laws of physics and nature were already here, no humans founded them. Humans only observe them, categorize them, and try to overcome them in the best way they can. Even so, those laws are still all powerful. After all, if a meteor came from the sky and crushed your Hargeon city that would be the laws of nature dictating what was going to happen. It is only in Humans however that you find a driving need to overcome something. Animals find a way to coexist with those rules and thrive all the same. Humans are inherently different and that is in large part due to the demonic influence in their construction. However, those are Secrets I am not allowed to share.” He said before looking forward again “Your last reason about being bored is all the reason you need, and it justifies your choice to me completely. I fully enjoy anyone who would do anything to relieve their boredom.”

Orthrus looked to Ikuchi and walked silently by his master’s side. He understood all the words, but the deeper meaning wasn’t important to him. He was saved by this being and brought up to be an anchor for Feitan’s madness, and yet it seemed that his madness was being fully controlled while interacting with this woman whom Feitan must view as his equal or his better.

Glancing at Kaori at her calling of him he raised his brow “Yes?” Hearing her question, he stopped dead in his tracks and turned his head to look at her “Pain is a proof that we live. A painful death is the proof that you had a life worthy of living, that you didn’t go through life as cattle, or as a sheep. I give painful death to those I kill because to do any less would be a grave insult to them and the life they lived. However, if I can tell that they are cattle, or sheep the death is quick and much less painful. They aren’t worthy of the dynasty that pain attests.” He started to walk again and slowly his whole aura changed as his eyes and tone took on the hint of madness that threatened to consume him “Besides, have you not heard the beautiful music that screams make? It is like the finest symphony. There are so many sounds, so many stories, and so much…. life in a scream. I wonder what my screams sound like…it has been so long since I heard them, and I have changed so much since the last time I really screamed. I hope someday I will find my death screaming and filled with the sweet agony that is my life. It isn’t much of a life, but I hope it was worthy of tremendous amounts of pain.” He said his voice sing-song in nature. A sudden thought struck him, and he looked at her in confusion “I didn’t know you considered us to be enemies. Well, I’m sorry to say that I don’t return the connection. The attack on your Hargeon was just a job for me. I owe a debt to the lady of serpents and the Poison Dragon. I was simply making good on that debt. It was purely business. Had you not attacked me, I would not have attacked you. Even so, I am sorry to say that I can’t return the emotions you have for me. At least, not yet anyway.”

They arrived at this next camp to find that there was indeed something to it. The dead giveaway that they had found what they were looking for. The cannonball was a bit of a shock, but it wasn’t aimed directly at him so there was no real cause for concern. Instead, it was aimed at Kaori, and he didn’t bother with it. Yet, she told him that he would be able to handle the pirate. This made him smile and he charged into the camp headed straight for the man who had just summoned up a cannon to launch a 20 lbs cannonball right at Feitan. The demon soul wizard was quick to dive to the side crushing a healthy portion of the forest. Orthrus rushed forward towards the location of the cannonball finding the target in question. Blackstache the pirate looked as stupid as his name, and this only made Feitan more determined to kill him. The twin-headed hound was ready and found his target. His right head snapped open and a bolt of lightning shot out towards the pirate who was standing there waiting for someone to make an attack. He turned just in time to see the bolt of lightning come straight towards him. The pirate did the best to avoid the attack, but the fact that he was near so much metal like his cannons, so it was impossible to avoid it. The bolt struck the cannon and bounced between it and one other. Before it was finally attracted to Blackstache and struck him.

The light and sparks that traveled around the cannons were the perfect signal for Feitan and his skill. Slowly he summoned his aura up around him and let it break off to form into four separate equally vicious looking Aura Wolves. These wolves were several different colors and seemed to be made of very different things. The six wolves were made up entirely of aura they were roughly the size of Orthrus and only two of them were the same. One took on the appearance of being made of living flames, another was made of bursting fireballs that could only be accurately described as ‘explosions’ the other two were made of a strange purple goopy substance that dripped off their bodies. All in all, they were interesting to say the least. They slowly advanced towards Blackstache ready to attack him. In his attempt to get away he summoned up a pair of cannons that started to firebombs and barrels of rum at the wolves. All four of them had their instructions and knew their jobs. Ducking, dodging, and doing their best to avoid them. The first one to reach Blackstache was one of the twin wolves made of the purple goop. No sooner had he arrived at his target than he sank his fangs into it and exploded. Everything in a ten-meter radius was covered in this purple goop-like slime and started to glow with a very strange color.

The pirate captain looked to the goop on his body and groaned “What is this filth?!” he roared out turning to fire a cannon at Feitan who was slowly focusing his hands to glow with flames. Then he shaped the flame slowly into a single existence. This took his eyes off the second goop wolf that came and sank fangs into the man exploding at once doubling the coating that its twin had splattered on everything.

Feitan smirked and licked his lips finally ready “It is called Slag, and it helps what I want to do to you.” He said in a bellow taking his stance and sending the flames forward. They took on the shape of a large serpentine-like dragon. Surging forward at Feitan’s directions it made its way through the sky heading off towards the pirate. Blackstache snarled as he summoned up another pair of cannons using them to fire 20 lbs cannonballs at the dragon made of flames. He was seeking to destroy it before it could hit him, and he did indeed cause holes to appear inside of it. However, what he didn’t know was that Feitan was far enough out of range that the attack wouldn’t hit him. However, the size of the dragon was indeed intimidating just as Feitan had intended.

This attack was only meant as an opening for Feitan’s wolves and Orthrus to close in. They didn’t waste this opening either as the wolves were able to close the distance. The two of them sank their fangs into Blackstache’s legs and exploded in unison. A ball of explosive fury and massive flames they consumed as much as was possible. The slag that was covering the pirate captain made the flames and the explosion more effective. After all, it was the point of slag to enhance the effects and damage of all elemental weapons, spells, and other such elemental works. Blackstache screamed in pain as he rolled on the ground trying to get the fire that was on him off. The fire and this stop drop and roll act was the perfect opening for Orthrus to close the distance and with his second head he sprayed a cone of lightning out at the man zapping him with its full power. Yet, this wasn’t the last that Orthrus was going to do and slowly his mouths became aglow with a green light before the hound charged at the only now regaining his footing. Pulling up a cannon he shot a smaller nine-pound cannon at Orthrus. It slammed into the hound full force in the chest sending him flying backward.

Feitan snarled angrily dropping the flames entirely from his body and attack. Instead, he focused his power into his left hand letting it glow with a brilliant white light. He found his target and aimed straight for the worm who would dare to injure his beloved pet. Sending his left hand forward in an open palm thrust towards Blackstache. From his hand came a beam of demon slaying light that slammed full force into the pirate sending him flying through his base. Yet, there was a very normal to Feitan alone consequence of this ability of his. In a roar of flames, his form reverted to normal and he stood looking very normal as far as he went. Yet, there was an air of weakness about him that he didn’t have before. Still, he didn’t let this stop him and instead he held up his right hand towards the sky.

As soon as he did so he was struck by a thunderbolt which gave his wrists a pair of metal bracers. His cloak transformed into a scarf, and he was now standing as the demon Overlord Laharl. Holding out his two hands his power focused and then shot out towards the pirate. He was struck by one of the blasts, but he also managed to use his cannon make magic to summon up a handheld cannon and fire at Feitan with a mushroom. The impact sent Feitan staggering back as did his attack against Blackstache. The pair stood for a moment and glared death at each other before Feitan’s scarf reached over to grab his blade Tessaiga. His hand however shot out and sent a sphere of wave magic flying to slam into Blackstache once more even as the pirate had been summoning up another cannon.

Holding his left hand into the air a rune circle shot up into the sky tearing open a rift between this world and Laharl’s Netherworld. From it emerged a ray of dark energy that zapped Feitan covering him in the power of Dark Meteor. With this newfound power, he shot forward flying towards Blackstache with all the speed he could muster. The scarf passed along Tessaiga to Feitan’s actual hands and he closed with Blackstache bringing his blade down to slash into the pirate as hard as he could, and the scarves formed into two great fists slamming into the man from both sides. This seemed to Drop the man to the ground and Feitan wasn’t done there. He grabbed the pirate in both of his scarf fists lifting him up and pulling him in either direction his arms in one fist and legs in the other pulling in either direction. This held the man tightly and he screamed as he was stretched so painfully. Feitan’s eyes were swirls of madness as he spoke “You hurt my pet, you dared to damage your better. You have to die, and I will enjoy your death rattles!” The screaming continued until Finally Feitan brought his blade up and slashed through the waist of the pirate and cut the man in half. Dropping the two halves he moved to search them soon finding the map that Blackstache had which would lead Feitan and Kaori to the treasure.

With this done he flew slowly over to Orthrus who was nursing his wound as best he could, the bone-like armor that was just a natural part of his body was cracked in many places, and he looked up at Feitan worriedly. The mad man gently placed a hand on both of the hounds’ heads. The battle was done now all that was needed was to find the treasure and for that he had to wait for Kaori to finish her dirty work.

WC: 2,545/7,882

Feitan did notice that there was no comment from his temporary partner on magic, his views on life, or his reason for enjoying the killing of the worthless. Yet, he also noticed that she didn’t seem to have any kind of reaction that he could see. He supposed that it was a lot of things to absorb all at once, but there was no real cause for him to be worried about it, and there wasn’t going to be anything special coming from her. So, he simply chose to forget about her, and ignore her. He didn’t notice at all when she leaped off of his shoulder and instead lost himself in his fun.

Orthrus looked up to see Kaori approaching and gave a deep growl in order to warn his master, but Feitan shook his head slowly “Quiet.” With that he turnat his head and looked to Kaori and Ikuchi. His face was neutral, and now she could see that his face was completely different than it had been, and he didn’t look like himself. What she could see as plain as day, however, despite the scarf was the Giant Laughing Coffin Tattoo that took up all of Feitan’s back. It was a black coffin, with his skin forming a set of eyes and a toothy mouth that was open in a clear laughing manner. When she offered to heal Orthrus, Feitan nodded his head “I would be grateful, and Orthrus would be as well.” He glanced down at the twin-headed dog a flash going through his eyes to warn his hound not to hurt Kaori. This was all the instruction that Orthrus needed and he relaxed. Feitan stood where he was and watched. Orthrus, on the other hand, felt those emotions and he seemed to get nervous. He wasn’t used to this honesty of emotion. He knew that Feitan loved him, after all that gruesome killing that had just happened was for him, but to see it so raw and intense made him nervous. He let out breathy whimpers looking nervously at Feitan, but he didn’t move at all. Feitan eventually felt the feelings from Kaori and he looked at her with a raised brow and curiosity written plain on his face. Still, he said nothing and let Kaori do her work.

When Orthrus was healed up once more Feitan held up the map with his scarf hand nodding “yes I did.” He opened it up for Kaori to take her picture. Arriving at the site and seeing the auger he would start to dig, and even Orthrus would dig his own holes in order to find the chest. Eventually, Feitan stumbled upon it. Moving the auger out he reached down with the two giant red hands pulling the chest out. Breaking the lock was easy and he opened it to see the “Famous one-piece”. His face fell and went blank as he looked at it. Hearing the joke that it would look good on him he leaned back giving a bellowing roar of anger that sounded more demonic and terrible than anything. His left hand was glowing white and he pulled it to his chest and sent it shooting out in the direction that he and Kaori had come from a white beam of energy firing out to cut through trees and stones for meters. This caused his takeover to end instantly, his sword shrank into it’s standard form which was a battered katana that looked like it had seen better days. He stood there panting and breathing heavily his sickly green aura flowing off of him in waves. After a moment, he twisted his head popping his neck and instantly his whole mood relaxed. Turning he looked to Kaori eyes swirls of madness “~I have no use for such a silly thing. Please enjoy it, I’ll just take my share of the jewels. ~” he said in a slight sing-song voice. With that he sheathed his blade, took his share of the jewels and moved onto the ship with Orthrus at his heels and sat down ready to get back to Hargeon so he could go home.

WC: 691/8,573

OOC: No worries, sorry about the short post, but I figured we have met the mission requirements. If you'd like to make a last wrap up post and post this job as complete I would be grateful. Or just post it as complete your choice really.