Ruvel listened to his warrior summon speak to him about that he needed to rest as they didn't have his medicine, he couldn't help but shudder at the thought of having a needle pushed into his iris or into his central nerve system via the nape of the neck. This of scared the youth to no no end as when they decided it should be done via the eye he seen it coming, regardless of which way it was done he was tied down; it was the only time he ever fought against his treatment as his fight or flight response kicked in, but both where always in vain as he was beaten and given the medicine anyway. They decided after the first few times strapping him down was 'kinder' to him. Was it hell they didn't numb him in anyway he felt the needle slide in and the liquid entering, he remembered screaming so much because it hurt each and every time. "I.. I do.. don't w.. want my.. my medicine Barthenz..." it didn't really matter to him wither or not if they had his medicine, he was scared and it showed in his mannerisms as he pulled away at the mere hint that they had none to combat the effects of his illness. He honestly hoped that he would never have to hear about the stuff again let alone feel it, but he knew now that he was just naively fooling himself, this was now just another part of his pathetic existence. "For now kid you don't, but we will need to get some at some point and you know that... you've been stupid and kept pushing when I told you not to." the larger male spoke in a strong annoyed tone to the fragile youth that was laying on the ground, he knew he was gonna get it from one of the others but he wasn't gonna hold back what he thought from the one he held a contract with. Why should he? What would the kid learn that way.
Ruvel was again about to speak when their seemingly new ally began to speak to them he closed his mouth and tried to calm his nerves, he could tell from the sigh that the elder male was slightly annoyed but he had absolutely no idea as to why. He really hoped it wasn't because of something that he had done, they had just met and his summons had just entered him into a contract with the other, if it was there was nothing he could really do because he was stuck until released of the contract by Cirven himself or his summons. If Cirven wasn't as he seemed and was some sick and twisted person then there was no way he was ever going to get released from the contract as all it would take is one of his summons to say no to his contract being broken to the other and the agreement would stick. He had no idea why he agreed to such a stipulation, perhaps it was because he believed that with so many of them they would never agree on anything. The down side of this was that this also meant the opposite if they did agree on something, they all had to agree to break it. He hated having no real say in his own life but this was something he was so use to that it made little difference to the youth, he was still free to move outside the facility and didn't have to be subjected to degradation, humiliation and experimentation like he once had. That wasn't to say his new life outside the facility had been easy, he had no real skills that he could offer anyone, he was weak but then again he was fast but most tasks that required one required the other in some form or another. He had been finding easier tasks to do and people gave him a few jewel for doing them, he still had no clue why they were so important given he had never needed to use them within the facility so it was indeed a learning experience to say the least.
He was going to say not to call him 'kid' after having to put it up with it due to Barthenz not respecting him but thought that to might anger the other so remained quiet in his laid position, hearing that he could be indeed help him with his limitations, even help him strengthen others that weren't messed up. To him this was speed and within reason acrobatics so longs it wasn't holding his own weight. He tried on so many occasions but he kept falling without the strength that Barthenz offered to him when asked, but that was only when Barthenz felt like helping him and that was rare unless there was a chance of fighting. He hated fighting he had seen so many people be hurt in the past that he didn't want to see any more let alone be the one who was causing it to anyone or anything. "So longs it's not fighting..." he said quietly, he was worried that the elder male would take it just as bad as Barthenz did when he first said it, he even now seen that Barthenz gave a disapproving look that made him feel so uncomfortable that he just had to look away due to the discomfort that he felt.
Hearing that his body would need to go through stress that others would class as torture was the last thing he needed to hear right now, he really didn't want to be hurt anymore by anyone "Why is that my only path? Isn't there a way to do it without me getting hurt again? Haven't I had enough of that?" his dual colour eyes went back to Barthenz in the hopes that he would agree with him but what he found was quite the opposite "Kid, only the strong survive and as you are now... you're doomed to die; if there was another way for you I would agree with the others but there isn't. You need to grow stronger and quickly." he wasn't mincing words, the warrior god summon knew that his young summoner was already at a disadvantage because of how he came into being and how he was raised but more than that he had danger that others didn't. He was now being hunted by an organisation that would do anything to get him back under their foot and keep him there, more than that no matter where he went he was going to put people in danger so needed not only know how to keep himself safe but those around him safe and as it was he would be nothing but a burden that would be left to the wolves by most. He didn't want this for him because there would be times that he wouldn't be able to use them or if he could they wouldn't be able to turn up right away so would need to buy time.
Barthenz listened to Cirven and agreed with what he said but at the same time he the summons had already spoken for him so he knew that their summoner wouldn't go against it. "Well kid?" he said his tone was calm, Ruvel lowered his eyes nodding to what Cirven had suggested "I.. I'll do it, just please no fighting..." he repeated his earlier statement. Barthenz however couldn't help but laugh lightly when the blue haired mage said about Ruvel trusting them and shook his head "He doesn't trust any of us, we are here because we made a contract in our favours and he needed us for protection so had little choice but to accept our terms." he said allowing the other to be filled in that this was nothing like any other summoning, in fact the summons knew a few things about Ruvel that they were remaining completely quiet about after all he had to be up front with them, they didn't have to do the same in return. Hearing the other speak once more the warrior summon could only quirk an eyebrow as he crossed his arms across his chest "I've had more experience than you've had hot meals" he proclaimed knowing it to be the truth given just how long he lived and how he wanted to do nothing but battle "But I guess I can understand where you're coming from because I want to make sure you and yours can look after him when we aren't around, so I accept." he said his voice gruff but he would be grinning like a Cheshire cat, he shook his head "He's far to weak to summon another and if we bring ourselves through if we fight then we tend to return far faster, he will however be safe here so longs he is still and quiet." he said his eyes going back to Ruvel who flinched knowing that wasn't a request on this occasion and so nodded showing he understood what was being asked of him. With that done Barthenz turned his eyes back to Cirven "Lead the way Sparky" he said following which ever way the other went calmly not wanting to pass an opportunity to fight for any reason. This had nothing to do with pride for the warrior, he just enjoyed fighting it made him feel alive, this was his entire life and he loved every second of it.
Barthenz paused for a moment seeing the area that had been chosen for them to fight, and where it wasn't exactly his cup of tea he was more than fine with fighting in such an area. The grin ever present on his face as he could feel the excitement of the other, he felt a kindred spirit in the one that was now his opponent and this sent electricity through his body that he hadn't felt since his spar with the dark mage Dahau. As they circled he would allow the other the first move just to see what to expect this of course was his pride speaking, but every warrior had it and unlike most he could back it up. Watching every subtle movement of the other he could see that he was coming forward, waiting til the very last moment he moved backwards at a matching speed a smile on his face, the opening the other wanting wasn't given as all he had done was dodged the attack but he could already tell that this was going to be something that would have to be done frequently by the pair as he could already see there was a few things he could learn off him and he was sure that he could help the blue haired mage learn a few new techniques too. What kind of concerned him was the god slayer magic that the other seemed to possess, he knew that would hurt like a bitch if anything hit him. He wasn't going to complain that made this all that more of a thrill. "Little demon, I expected such a tactic. Many warriors use it when testing the water." he said allowing the other to understand "Me on the other hand I test the water by allowing my opponents make the first move, god slayer interesting." he said keeping his guard up though sighed knowing that he should really let the other know something "You need to be careful with your magic around him, he is classed as a deity and that magic of yours will do some serious damage to the kid." he warned though at this point he was unsure if it was for the young summoners safety or the fact he wouldn't be able to fight the other as much as he would like. Whatever the reason might have been the information was given because it was part of their clause that they would keep him safe even over their own well being or contract.
He couldn't help but chuckle laughing "Oh yeah lightning bolt you live up to that name alright, I almost couldn't dodge that attack, if I hadn't been paying attention to your movements I would have been hit there's no doubt about it." he admitted to the other, he wasn't ashamed to do it either which many warriors would have been he found which was just wrong on many levels to the honourable warrior god. Soon the time of talking would pass once more and they would start going at it for real trying to gain the upper hand, but every time this happened they managed to shift the tides and returning them to an neutral field; by the end of the fight there would be trees ripped through, trees broken in half, where there would have been mountains or hills was now flat with only rubble even the ground had craters. The warrior chuckled though when they finally stopped "Need to do that again, been a while since I found someone that could go toe to toe with me." he praised the other knowing he enjoyed it as much as he did. Listening his eyes looked around what was their arena and nodded "Oh, I didn't think of that in honesty but your right." It sounded as if it was indeed a fact that had completely slipped the larger males mind. "You're right because I really want another round but doing it here would put the kid in more danger and we can't allow that, he must be thinking that there's a war going out here with everything he's been hearing" he couldn't help but chuckle "Seems like it doesn't like our redecorating." he said with a grumble as he was going to miss out on the fun as he heard nagging from one of the others telling him Ruvel was needing to move and quickly there where others on the island and they where far from friendly. "As much as I want to have fun there are people on the island apparently and they aren't the nice kind so deal with this quick I'm gonna get the kid and we can get moving." without waiting for an answer he went to get Ruvel knowing that the issue would be dealt with, when Cirven returned they would make a plan and head out.
Ruvel had been laying on the cold floor of the dark cave he was left in, to say he didn't exactly feel safe was an understatement. He had been left alone with no one there to help protect him if the worst should happen and had pushed way far to past his limit to summon another other to his aid. He already thought himself pathetic but this just proved him that perhaps he should have died within the facility, in the darkness his brightly glowing dual coloured eyes looking around always on aware as he wondered how and why they had decided to help him of all people. He was sure that there were other people more deserving of another chance outside the barriers and confines of 'home' but still they chose him to help. "What makes me so special?" he asked into the darkness quietly, his words faintly echoing back to him, this done nothing more than to put him more on edge as his tired mind started to play tricks on him. Shaking his head a little he tried to put such thoughts out of his mind, surely neither of the elder males would have left him here like this without knowing he would be perfectly fine. Right? His mind then went back to the conversation they had before, could this really have been them testing him? To see if he was strong enough if they weren't around to defend him? wasn't it to early in their so called training for that kind of thing? How he was to know, all he could do was lay their waiting and pleading nothing happened until they decided to come back and get him, but to say he was anxious at that point would have been an understatement as every little noise made him a little more on edge and wanting to flee the safety of the cave.
As he laid he remaining where he was though his mind wanted to remain alert just in case his body was having other ideas and he began to drift into a light sleep, that was suddenly disturbed as he heard a large bang followed by a crash outside. This made the frail and sick youth sit up suddenly his heart racing like a jack rabbit's as the noises where so close and out of nowhere "Oh no, have they found me?" his breath quick as panic began to enter at full steam, his mind was filled with all horrible possibilities if it was those from the facility. His eyes darted around looking for an exit or failing that a place to hide, for now he could only see one exit and there was no way he was ever going to chance going out that way because that was where the continued crashing and banging was coming from. "Barthenz... Cirven..." he called out quietly, he had doubted even if he yelled they would have heard him over the crashes of what was going outside the cave. Another thought however eventually crept over his mind, what if it was Barthenz and Cirven fighting those who where sent after him? If that was the case he had nothing to worry about but without leaving the safety of the cave, the place he was told to remain until they returned he wouldn't ever know. He knew at that point either way he was screwed because he was bound to do something wrong even if that wasn't what he intended to do. "If I remain here and it is them then I will be taken without much of a fuss because I'm to weak to summon others to help me without putting myself in even worse shape and if I go outside I could be facing the same issues. What am I suppose to do?" he whispered to himself as he slowly started to get to his feet and pace a little.
Every time the youth took the initiative to go towards the entrance of the cave he seemingly talked himself out of it because of a potential outcome that could be awaiting for him outside, well there was that and the fact that Barthenz would be beyond annoyed if he had went against what he was told to do. This was something else he had to factor in to his calculations, standing still he closed his eyes his head lowering as he rubbed his head this had become nothing more than a giant headache to him. He just wanted it to stop, perhaps he could make it stop but knew that if he even attempted such a thing then his summons would come forwards and stop him themselves. In such a weakened state there was no way he would be able to prevent them and due to the clause in each contract the swore to protect him regardless of the enemy, he guessed this would mean even himself so he was stuck there. It had been a good twenty or so minutes since the crashing had suddenly started and as quickly as it started there was now nothing but quiet, this scared him more than the sudden noise as he had no idea what happened outside and with nowhere to run to or anywhere to hide within the cave he was left but one option as he was against doing harm to others. He would have to accept whatever was about to happen to him be it good or bad. Remaining still and shaking as each second passed by it felt more like weeks or years thanks to the dread he was feeling but still he tried to remain as strong as he could. He knew if taken back the treatment he had would seem like a day at the beach in comparison to the treatment that he would receive when taken back. "Perhaps I can beg and plead for mercy... perhaps they'll believe me when I said it was because of an outside force that I got free and be lenient." he tried to convince himself but who was he kidding, he would be lucky if they didn't class him as one of the lost and this was something each and every one person within the facility feared. It was almost as if you where nothing else but a mindless living doll, most of your senses removed only living to do as you were told and from what he heard that wasn't always savoury. His train of thought was broken however when he seen Barthenz who looked like he had one hell of a fight, but he was ginning so the youth realised he likely had fun "Sparky and I had a spar, he's just finishing something off then we need to get out of here and quick. Seems our fun time alerted some of them of our presence." the warrior informed his summoner who could only let out a sigh of relief and nodded knowing that while he was there he was in no danger and so waited for Cirven to turn up before they decided where to go or what to do next, he already guessed what Barthenz would want to do if given the option.
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