ROM 3: Shadows of Souls

Post by **Josiah** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 3:03 pm

((Does that really matter?))

Post by **pokchu** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 3:04 pm

((Just saying.))

Post by **shauni** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:48 pm

((sorry poky, it was a random google wak, sorry, like i said, just to give it a face..))

They found an inn after about 20 mins of random walking
"I have a feeling things wont be as straight forward as we thing..."
Josiah tured to Unicoco, an eye brow raised "And why would that be?"
Unicoco then directed her head at her ragged wings
"Well..."
Josiah though for a moment "Do you even really need thous thing anymore? arnt they useless?"
Unicoco looked at them "They are kinda...redundent...Josiah, will you...aum..."
Josiah pulled out the zodiac sword "Want me to cut them of?"
Unicoco looked at him horrifed "God no! I was gunna ask you could I borrow your spare belt to bind them with under my cloths!"
Josiah tured a little red "Arm....yea, I was just...hum..kidding..ha..um"
Unicoco frowed "Yea right..."
after a few privent monets with Virgo, Unicoco retured, she had tided up her ghostly white hair, and her wings could not be seen, she also had different clothing on, more like shauni would have worn....
"Hay...you look just like you used to"
Unicoco smiled "I feel more like myself...like i'm home...I...I want you to call me Shauni again...since we destryed the shrine. I feel better"
"Ok...Shauni, welcome home"
Shauni smiled "Thank you"

Post by **Ibun** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 9:58 am

UPDATED BIOS
Name: Jeff
Age: 22
Status: Alive, Heart Form
Monsters: None
Abilities: Crush Claw, Beast King, Stasis Slash, Holy Pride

"CRUSH CLAW!!!"

*Jeff flies towards the dragon; but is unable to penetrate its thick hide. The dragon retaliates with a swipe of its own, knocking Jeff against the wall.*

"Okay... that didn't work. MEEP!"

*Jeff dives out of the way, just narrowly avoiding the breath attack.*

"Alright... need to think... and dodge at the same time."

*The dragon continues its assault, failing to land a connecting blow.*

"Alright... HOLY PRIDE!!!"

*Jeff's left paw began to glow brightly before he thrusts towards the dragon's stomach, causing a little damage; but significantly weakening his defenses. The dragon lets out a loud roar that causes the entire shrine to tremble.*

"Stasis slash!*

*Jeff unleashes an icy claw attack on the now wounded dragon, causing even more damage. The dragon flies up into the air, and has a furious look on its face. Energy is being charged in its mouth.*

"Oh shi-"

*Before he could finish, the dragon unleashed a massive breath attack that engulfed the shrine in light. Jeff protected himself as best he could; but still suffered intense damage. The dragon landed on the ground again, looking worn out from the attack. Jeff was barely standing.*

"Now... now's my chance...BEAST KING!"

*Jeff slashed the dragon several times, causing fatal damage. He also manages to destroy the shrine, before collapsing out of exhaustion.*

"Gotta... rest now...so sleepy..."

*Jeff falls asleep, having vanquished the shrines guardian.*

Post by **shauni** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 10:18 am

Meanwhile...
Shauni suddenly fell to the floor again, a pain as she had felt before
"AH! God damn it...this kills"
"Whats the matter shauni?"
She suddenly collaped to the floor "Ah...someone has destryed another dark shrine....every time we destry one I get this teribble pain in my chest....and...wow..."
Shauni stood up "Hay, she removed the belt that had before bond her wings

"My wings are...gone...."
"There gone?"
Shauni noded "i guess everytime a shrine is detoyed I turn more back into myself....which means that unisha is dying..."
Josiah smiled "well, that sounds like good news to me"
"Yes...but who else would want to destry a shrine...."
"Hum....wait....Jeff...."
Shauni frowned at the mear mention of the name "Not that monster, he only cares about himslef"

Post by **Ibun** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 10:27 am

*Jeff wakes up, with considerable damage.*

"Wow... that took alot out of me. I should seek out the others. I guess we do need eachother. What was I thinking before?"

*Jeff exits what is left of the shrine, and begins his search for the others.*

Post by **shauni** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 10:33 am

Meanwhile....

Josiah and the others were asleep at the inn, Shauni on the other hand was wondering around outside, some of her bitters towards Jeff had gone, but she was still really angry with him
"O Jeff....what has happned to us? We had a chance to be together again...and we both let it go....I am not weak anymore...but I still need you, because....because you make me stronger....."
She sat down by the dock, throwing in a flower to the water, to remeber Jeffs monster
"What happened to us Jeff......."

Post by **Ibun** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 10:39 am

*Jeff appears next to Shauni, and drops a flower in rememberance.*

"Shauni... I'm... I'm sorry...I didn't mean to hurt you...It's just... I couldn't stand to see you in such pain when I was gone...I wanted you to be strong so that you would be happy...that's all I've ever wanted for you. I know you can never forgive me...just remember that I'll always love you."

*Jeff turns around and begins to walk away.*

Post by **shauni** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 10:48 am

Shauni didnt even turn around, she watched the two flowers floating together in the water for a moment.
She looked at them, wathcing them touch each other in the waves, and then get sperated by the tide
Tears of clear crystal formed in her eyes,
"No..."
She stood up quckly and tured around, as Jeff still walked away
"Stop!"
Jeff tured around, and they both looked at each other for a moment
"You cut me deep Jeff....for months I have prayed to the gods for your return...and when you did, you hurt me, made want to.....kill you"
Jeff looked down "I know...but...my intentions where not mailisuses, I wouldnt...couldnt hurt you without hurting me, it cut me deep also..."
Shauni's narrow eyes widend "Dont look at it that im weak without you, look at it that im strong with you Jeff....I still love you, but...it might take me a while to forgive you...."
Jeff walked towards her, and held his arms out "I am so sorry...."
Tears now roled down Shaunis face "i forgive you Jeff...but never hurt me again"
Jeff noded, and she huged him, his eyes too becomeing damp
"Never leave me again"
"I sware...I wont "
She pulled away from him, looking up at him smiling "And get a hair cut"
Jeff smiled "You mean fur cut"

Post by **Josiah** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 12:10 pm

*The next morning Josiah and the others came downstairs to find Shauni and the lion creature who'd claimed to be Jeff sitting at a table.*

"Hi guys. I'm back." *Jeff raised a paw.*

"Are you really Jeff, I've had it up to here with imposters?"

"Yeah, it's me. I'll prove it. Ask me anything."

"What's the most annoying thing in the world?"

"You singing."

"Holy fudge crackers! It is Jeff!"

*The group talked over breakfast. First they filled Jeff in on what had happened since his death and introduced him to Neo. Finally Jeff told them about his merging with Gallo and how he destroyed the dark Shrine in the forest surroudning Onett, returning that area to normal. Throughout the entire conversation, David remained unusually silent.*

"So we have to destroy all the dark shrines and take care of whoever is controlling the Shadows of Souls."

"And don't forget the the person who stole the power of the Zodiac Sword."

"Guess we should get started then. What shrine should we go to next?"

Monsters:
Electriblast - 4/3 - Electric --> Multi Striker, Electric Speed, Electric Heaven, Electricuter, Electribomb
Midnight Wing - 4/3 - Dark/Mutation --> Shadow Bind, Shadow Shroud, Omni-Mutation, Dark Radience, Drill Dash
Mogalmel - 3/3 - Ground --> Leaf Rain, Upheaval, Rock Crusher, Quaker, Multi-Fissure
Raydion - 3/3 - Light --> Shine, Light Power, Ultra Nova, Wrath of God, Holy Blades
Black Flare - 3/3 - Fire/Dark --> High Temp, Claws of Fire, Inferno Wall, Fireball Charge, Magma Ocean
Aquatica - 3/3 - Water --> Drench, Whirlpool, Hose-Down, Acid Rain, Tsunami Force
Ice Queen - 3/3 - Ice --> Icicle Rain, Snow Drift, Deep Freeze, Chill Wind, Freezedown
Valkyrie Virgo - 3/3 - Metal/Light --> Mecha Overdrive, Virgin Veil, Maiden's Healing, Strength of Heart, Heavenly Spear
Armor Dragon - 3/3 - Wind --> Supreme Guard, Dragon Breath, Updraft, Air Blades, Wind Tunnel

Post by **shauni** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:38 pm

Shauni and Jeff decided not to tell them about there reunion, it was privet and deeply personal

"Well, how about we head for the prnces palace next, we need to get a boat from here to get there anyway"
Josiah noded "Sounds like a plan, but one thing is still bother me, home come we havnt hered from the Shadow of Souls for a while?"
There was an orquared silence around the table, until Jeff spoke up
"The shadow of souls cant eneter a 'purified' area, they need places still held by the Darkness..."
Silver looked over to him "So...you mean where safe here?"
Shauni answered for him "Well, from the SOS yes, but we gotta be careful, who knows what 'he' is planing next, and now this Emiel is on the case, we should keep our eyes open, no time to get comfy and complainsent"
Neo noded "Yes"

David was still quiet at the far end of the table, satiring at Jeff, he was ignoring it but it was getting on shaunis nevers
She stood up and directed a loud voice at him
"IVe had enough of this, if Jeff and I can reslove our issues am sure you to can"
David just stered blankly at her
He stood up "Exuses me" he left the table and the room
Shauni's face had gone red with anger "Ahh...."
Jeff pulled her back to her seat and stood up himslef "I will go talk to him"
Josiah stood up also "Not a good idea, just leave him be...."

Post by **Neo Zanther** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 10:35 am

Neo who is usually full of talk had been suprisingly silent since he'd joined the group. He didn't know why this was. Just maybe the darkness didn't make him fell like talking. Or the fact that thier first boss battle he couldn't do one thing against the Zombie. He wondered how well he could help if the meet another Zombie. He took out his cards and looked at them. He just didn't have the types. Unless one of them for a very odd reason leared a fire based attack he was worthless aginst Zombies. Neo sighed...

Post by **Josiah** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 11:47 am

Several hours later...

"Hey guys!" *Josiah stepped into the common room of the inn and waved to the others.* "Took forever but I finally found a boat willing to give us a ride. It's gonna cost a small fortune though."

"How come?"

"Since the area we're going to hasn't been restored yet. Most people don't want to risk going into the Dark World."

"Makes sense. But we can always protect them if there's trouble."

"Anyway, it's at the far end of the docks and will leave in an hour. Virgo and I will meet you there."

"Hmm? Where are we going?"

"You'll see. I just have a couple things to do and want your help."

"Oh, ok. See you later everyone."

Monsters:
Electriblast - 4/3 - Electric --> Multi Striker, Electric Speed, Electric Heaven, Electricuter, Electribomb
Midnight Wing - 4/3 - Dark/Mutation --> Shadow Bind, Shadow Shroud, Omni-Mutation, Dark Radience, Drill Dash
Mogalmel - 3/3 - Ground --> Leaf Rain, Upheaval, Rock Crusher, Quaker, Multi-Fissure
Raydion - 3/3 - Light --> Shine, Light Power, Ultra Nova, Wrath of God, Holy Blades
Black Flare - 3/3 - Fire/Dark --> High Temp, Claws of Fire, Inferno Wall, Fireball Charge, Magma Ocean
Aquatica - 3/3 - Water --> Drench, Whirlpool, Hose-Down, Acid Rain, Tsunami Force
Ice Queen - 3/3 - Ice --> Icicle Rain, Snow Drift, Deep Freeze, Chill Wind, Freezedown
Valkyrie Virgo - 3/3 - Metal/Light --> Mecha Overdrive, Virgin Veil, Maiden's Healing, Strength of Heart, Heavenly Spear
Armor Dragon - 3/3 - Wind --> Supreme Guard, Dragon Breath, Updraft, Air Blades, Wind Tunnel

Post by **shauni** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 12:17 pm

Rather suprised by Josiah's odd proposal to separate the group, everyone decided to just relax before they got back, after all, the area was safe enough, and they had done nothing but battle and work since Moen
Silver and Neo conversed in the common room, talking about Neos lack of fire monsters, and Silver making some....interesting suggestions to resolve it, David remained in his room, alone. None of the others knowing what he was doing
Shauni had dragged Jeff back to the dock so they could watch the sun rise together, it was the first time they has seen full light since they got here

Jeff had shauni in his arms and strocked her hair as she plated his tail fur (unknown to him)
The hour passed to quickly, and sadly they returned to the common room, everyone ready to leave, except Josaih and Virgo, who were yet to return...

Post by **Neo Zanther** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 1:06 pm

"Where are Josaih and Virgo? Thought he said they be back in an hour and by my watch, that has passed. We'll miss our ride and perhaps have to walk." said Neo.

"I've also been thinking. What about the shrines on the other side of the Mountains? I knew of at least 5 over there and I only travled and explored about 60% of Western part of this land."

Meanwhile off in the distance, something begain to move...