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*rolls her eyes* Yes, Trip, because I definitely messed up Silente's mind, despite having no control over people's minds. And of course I would mindfuck the person who it was my duty to protect, rather than the psychopathic grand mage who threatened to do so and has attempted it before. Use some logic for god's sake.
(Whenever you're part if a group that people wear t-shirts proclaiming that they're one of you, you know that you're safe.
Except people do wear t-shirts of Franco, so that might not be true)
(And I've always struggled with cosplay. I'd do a fire emblem character but they're all too well crafted, I'd be something from 40k but that's loads of effort, and all the webcomic a I read aren't really well known enough to make sense to anyone. It's a dilemma.)
()
*She smiled up at Roland and shook her head*
It's fine, love. You're only new, it's to be expected. I'm fine with it, really.
*She took his other hand and kissed his palm*
I have now spoken.
*looks between trip and sophia*
Listen I don't know if Tammy set you up to this but seriously drop the fucking act. Where am I and how do I get back?
Sophia, you have five seconds to start talking to me like a human being or shut up.
Now, to you Silente person.
(I have lucy from fairy tail cosplay if you want to borrow it ;) )
*She bit Loki's lip, hard*
Stop being smart...
*looks at Trip*
Who?
In the early 1800s, an astronomer discovered a new planet between Mars and Jupiter.
It was called Ceres, after the Roman goddess of agriculture. For decades, it was included as a planet in astronomy books and schoolchildren memorized it as part of the solar system.
Over time, however, more and more objects were discovered in that space between Mars and Jupiter, most of them far smaller than Ceres, too small to be considered planets. Scientists debated about the proper classification, but eventually these objects were renamed asteroids, and Ceres (which accounts for maybe a third of the mass in the asteroid belt) was changed from a small planet to a large asteroid.
It was reconsidered in 2006, along with Pluto, and I think it's a dwarf planet now. My sources are a bit contradictory on that, though...
*Roland sat there for a while, not saying anything. His body never relaxed and he sat rather stiffly.
He just didn't think he was good enough for Rose.*
(Hi Fabi)
Intruiging, Fabi.
-----------
Well, before your mind got messed with, you were called Silente.
()
*She watched him sadly. She could read his face and almost every thought behind it. She got up and sat beside him, looking at her knees*
I'm sorry, Roland...
Trip - it isn't that hard to understand. Zafira was attempting to rewrite her personality. Then there was an asshole who decided, "Despite that threat, Silente definitely doesn't need someone to protect her. Nope. No one.", leaving Silente by herself. And when she came back - she's like this. Recognise the fucking clues.
Messed up? Oh I know. The clothes. The hair. It's horrible isn't it. I look I right state! I mean, what the hell is that gunk?? It's discusting! But I still don't..understand what you mean by Silente...did I miss out on some new slang again?
*walks towards Annabelle*
Sil? Do you know who I am? Do you know who you are?
I posted a bit on The New Challenge Thing. There isn't a lot to it, but yeah...
http://bloglandpuzzlesandgames.blogspot.com
*Roland sighed as he rested his hand on her knee.*
Roland: It is not your fault. This is all on me. I wish I could do and give to you what you do to me.
I just do not feel worthy enough for you and I need to stop feeling like that but I am unsure how.
You are everything I thought I would never have in my life and now that I have it. It is almost like a dream so it is hard to try and hold on to.
I hope I am making sense...
I apologize.
Who the hell is Sil! Back up or I'll..
*grabs a stick and points it at him*
I will use this. My name is none of your business. Tell me where I am.
*a cube of stupendously tough energy surrounds Sophia, as Trip picks up Silente and runs into the woods*
That woman, needs to learn some basic people skills...
Anyway, Silente, that was your name.
Felix: *rides in* what's up?
(him?)
((Hi Fabi!)
Whoa, easy there, Annabelle! I'm not here to hurt you.
*Glides up along side Trip, his wing beating steadily*
Tell me about it, where do we plan on taking her?
Oh by the way, hi Sil.
()
*She smiled softly, but her eyes didn't change*
I understand... But... I'm always going to be here... I'm never going to leave your side... I just-
*She turned to him, tears in her eyes. She shuffled away from him and leaned against the far arm*
My presence is making you uncomfortable... I just... I feel like I should go... But... I can't!
(Waves)
*didn't see the cube, she was distracted*
*screams as trip picks her up and hits him with the stick, watching it snap against trips head*
Put me down!!!
*She rolled her eyes and scrambled off him. She reached down to pick up her shirt and put it on. Then she rolled over, facing the wall*
*sighs, looking at the energy* I swear, getting in my ship and killing everyone here is getting more and more tempting by the moment.
Felix ¥What's up with the vamp? *to triP*
Oh, that would be telling, my friend. Oh, and make sure Soph doesn't catch up would you? I'm not on top for I'm afraid.
*stares at Blake wide eyed*
He...he...he's...he...he...
*faints*
*charges after Trip and Anna*
YOU'LL NEVER TAKE HER ALIVE!!!!1111
...
Terribly sorry, can't do that. It's for your own good. Putting you down would mean that you'd feel sad, and might get depressed.
*Looks a bit disappointed*
I already played with her once today but alright...
*He turns around in midair and skids to a halt, crossing his arms to wait for Sophia*
Felix:*mock salutes* yes sir, felix the demon is on it
Rose...come on....please- oof child! *Leif appeared on his mother's face*
*Roland moved up beside her quickly when she mentioned about leaving. He held her close but not too tightly, making sure she still had space for herself.*
Roland: You do not make me uncomfortable. The thought of intimacy makes me uncomfortable unfortunately. And it is something I really have to learn to control and accept because I want to make you feel the way you make me feel.
*She elbowed Loki in the chest and took Leif off her face. She hugged him tightly to her chest, hiding her face in his hair*
*activates her computer, tapping on it for a moment* *the energy vanishes - and it begins to increase the strength of her shields instead*
*draws her pistol, and starts to walk in the direction where they took Silente*
*keeps running, and then bursts from the tree line on a long, cold highway. It seems as though it could go on forever across this flat landscape, with nothing at either end.*
Felix: *stands infront of Soph* where are YOU going?
Ow...
*withdraws the energy, putting the power of Sophia's computer back to normal*
Leif: *giggles, tagging at Mommy's hair*
()
*She didn't hug him back. She wriggled out if his embrace and went over to sit next to Marrok by the fire*
It's okay, Roland... It's just... I don't know... We had that one night and I thought that you'd gotten over it... But now I don't know. I'll just wait... I'll... I'll just sit over here tonight...
*groans*
*starting to wake up again*
I am going to find Silente, Felix. Because Zafira has clearly fucked with her mind.
*Closes his eyes a moment, when he opens them again they're glowing. Through the trees he see's Sophia's movements and smirks. Drawing his hand across the air he forms a large lance of golden power and hurls it past her faster than a bullet. It sticks into a tree directly in front of her face with the words "Warning shot" written on the grip*
Zafira: Oh go cry a river.
*She smiled at the tugging. The slight amount of pain that it brought was nice, comforting even, but she couldn't let Leif get into the habit. Her hand encircled his and pulled it from her hair*
Love, please don't...
Felix: not if I can help it *grins*
Leif: *yawns and pokes Mommy's nose*
Don't worry, we're going where that buffoon of a starship captain can't find us. *he checks both ways before he crosses the road, heading over to one of the garages there. He opens one, and inside is the DeLorean*
The future.
*collects the mace from the tree, reducing its mass with her biotics and then sends it flying back at him, impacting at his feet with much greater force* *continues to walk forwards*
(Really Trip? Really? I'm not complaining. But really?)
Felix: *draws kurikara * oh no you don't
*She frowned and got to her feet, taking Leif with her, and started to walk back to his room*
Why am i being kidnapped?!
*struggles against Trip, not knowing how strong she is and therefore accidentally using vamp strength*
(She has a spaceship, nowhere in earth is out of reach for her right now. But when she's dead…)
(Oh and Sophia, I seriously don't care how much sci-fi stuff you have in you're body a human can't match an angel's strength. Even a half angel. On top of that the lance was made from magic, reducing its mass is like saying you reduced the mass of a void.)
Msd Mom and I are going to Dunkin Donuts in a few...FREE COFFEE-Zag
*Roland was then beside Rose as he held her face and kissed her fiercely. He did this for at least a minute or two before he stopped, getting his breath back. He leaned his head against her forehead.*
Roland: I will always want you. Always.
*Trip, being weak, drops her almost immediately*
This isn't a kidnapping, it's a rescue! Now, do you want to time travel or not?
*activates her holographic blade* Felix, I am wanting to help Silente and kill the bitch that messed with her mind. Currently you are defending the person who just killed your friend.
Felix: just doing what I gotta do
*stands ready*
I just want to go home!
((enjoy the doughnuts and coffee, Zaf!))
Leif; *points to his sister
(Blake - I can alter the mass of an object, thus making it easier to get it to higher speeds. Not hard to understand.)
Felix, I am warning you: You have been tricked if you think that stopping me is a good idea. I have a plan to fix Silente.
Felix: wait... I can't hear you!
Yeah, that's not really a safe option right now.
Please, I'm your friend, your friend with a time machine, let me help.
(Sophia - Like I said it was made of magic. Not exactly something you can reduce the mass of.)
*rushes over to Soph*
We need to help Silen- Anna. What's your plan?
Wait...isnt that the car from that really old geek film? What do you think I am, an idiot. That car doesn't really exist!
((Just coffee...in our area if Penn State wins a football game free medium coffee-Zaf
()
*She gasped and tried to fight him, but she sunk into the kiss within seconds. She stared at him, wide-eyed, when he pulled away*
What was that...?
(Family fight right now...)
If you would call your... I wish I could call them guards, more like thugs, off, I will tell you, Trip.
((You got me into a mood for re-watching Back to the Future, which I will do in 10-15 minutes so wbd. Thanks, guys!))
*raises an eyebrow* thugs?
*Roland seemed confused but he didn't back away.*
Roland: I want you. I need you. And I do not want you to think that I do not.
I do. More than you can even comprehend.
(I'm about a mile away through dense forest)
*sighs and walks behind the garage, a moment later, another Trip arrives, waves and drives off*
*returns* See?
(I apologise - *Tia)
((No problem Tia!))
(And *those, not your.)
((Trip, we must save Silente, but if we do, Anna will die..))
*stares*
how...who are you people! That...that man, he had a w-wing..
*eye widen*
Is he my guardian angle??
()
*She smiled and wrapped her arms tightly around him*
Thank you... I love you so much...
(Great. I'm forever screwed.)
(What happened Death?)
(Pretty much, if I get in trouble one more time, I get kicked out.
Lets just leave it at that.)
((Rose, what do you mean you'll get kicked out?))
(Aww Death *higs*)
(I'll get kicked out of the house with $50 an a bike.)
(*Hugs back*)
*Appears beside Trip with a flash*
Yes. Yes I am.
*Disappears back to where he was in the forest with another flash*
*She followed Leif's hand and glanced at Kari*
What's wrong...?
R- Rose? *hugs Death*
(I'll be back in 20...)
(Yeah, love my parents. I'm only 16 which means I won't e able to go to school, an if I don't get kidnapped and raped or bashed (because it's a hole where I live), then I've got to walk 40kms to my nearest friend through back roads.)
*stares, speechless*
Omg...oh my god! Oh. My. God!!!
*squeals*
I HAVE A GUARDIAN ANGEL!!!
((I just don't know what to say. I want to help you but how? I feel helpless. Just- you're awesome, Rose, how could anyone do this to you?))
(That's really bad Death)
(Death no offense butoyour parents are actually dick heads.)
*sighs* There are other things I could be doing, rather than attempting to argue with those who have a skull the same thickness as the earth's crust. Good luck trying to fix Silente - not that you actually care about doing that.
*points at Blake* You are the reason Silente has died. I hope you're pleased, asshole. I may not like her - but Silente deserves better friends.
*turns to leave, and begins walking away*
((Seriously, what the hell is going on? This isn't right. FFS how can this even be allowed to happen?))
Felix: job done *grins*
(I'm
Going to sleep now
Night)£
(Night, Inky!)
Well, at least she's gone now.
*Teleports back to Trip and Si- Anna*
So, how's stuff on this end? The raging guns slinging space cop is gone.
*hugs Blake, letting out another squeal*
Oh my god! I CANNOT believe it! Are you joking? Are you actually my guardian angel? That is so COOL! Tammy will be sooooo jealous!
((Oh my god...-Zaf
*Slowly pries Anna off himself and crouches down so he's eye to eye with her*
Uh... yeah. For now let's worry less about who's what and more about getting your memory back. Do you remember anything involving the name Silente Tempest?
No. Those people keep saying that name like it means something.
Well, considering that before your brain got all messed up in ways that I'm not entirely sure of, that was your name, I'd say it means quite a bit.
That's not my name. My names Annabelle. Annabelle....uh....erm....what's my last name?
Annabelle, can you remember your past? What you had for breakfast yesterday? What school you went to as a child?
((Stark-Zaf
*jumps at the voice and looks at Tia*
I...pancakes are my favourite..so I probably had that. And...I went to the school that was down the road. With Tammy. I put paint in her hair the day we met.
Oh hi Tia when did you get here? Thought you were back in the woods. As for your last name I'm not sure, as I've only even known you as Silente.
(very original Zaf.)
Stark! Annabelle Stark.
Awww making death threats?-Zaf
Hello, Rose...
Loki.
((I could always make you spawn of Derek...-Zaf
(Hi El....surprise? Sophia has a plan though I think which she may have deserted...)
('spawn'? Omg...)
*kisses her cheek* I love you.
*She nodded*
I know.
(Yep nope Stark great name!)
Oh....I love you...so much.
Mmm... I know you do...
*laughs* Kari is asleep?
(And she doesn't hug Blake while squealing... We need to fix this ;-;)
I think so... I put Leif back because he was tired...
(I'm going to have to go now... Maths test...)
HAZZAR
It's what I feared, Blake. Annabelle is a person now. She's alive.
(Bye Deathy!)
(I'm getting a strong 'we really don't like Annabelle' vibe here....)
Of course I'm a alive!
(I like her just fine, I simply like Sil more. Can't exactly start fight with an adorable little girl who thinks you're her guardian angel...)
i have this thing for calling my friends guy names.
*walks closer to Annabelle*
You... You're not her. Our friend, Silente, was taken from us. In her place we find you. What are you? A trick? A trap?
*peers closer*
Or something far more deadly?
Not what she meant, Anna. The question is how do we get Sil back in the forefront of her brain? If she's even there any more.
(*pukes at the word adorable* yeah well you're the one who said you were her guardian angel.)
(Hey, Snow!)
((Can't find my Back to the Future DVD so I'm scrapping that plan))
Hey calm down, she's just an innocent girl. Until we can get Sil back she's gonna have to stay so get used to it.
*takes a step away from Tia, hiding behind Blake*
Don't hurt me...
And when we figure it out? What do you propose we'll do then?
There's two people and only one body.
*looks into Anna's eyes*
(You're not her)
*looks back at Tia*
This is my body. This is me. I am me.
If you can recall somebody managed to survive with a demon inside his body for quite some time just fine. If that worked I see no reason this couldn't.
(oooh... interesting plot here. Snow likes)
((Why don't I get emails, ELLENI.)
*backs away from Anna*
I'll give it a go, Anna. I don't want to hurt you, I just want Silente back.
(Not a fan of Annabelle then El?)
I don't even know who this Silente IS! The angel said its me but you say shes not!
*glances at Sil- Anna again*
You better have a plan, Blake.
*walks off towards a creek, sits down on a log next to it*
*whispers to self*
Where have you gone, Silente? Are you still with us?
(Yes. I do already know the answer...
You love her don't you El. You never want to lose her. Ever. You'd rather lose your hand.)
((Guys- I'm going to say this: In order for Silente to be brought back, you need something signifigant, maybe give her blood.-Zaf
Zafira: *laughs, watching Bloglandians scramble*
((I ask you to not join me at the creek please as it is part of something I'll write in a sec))
*looks at Zaf*
Who are you?
(who do you want to join you Tia?)
Sure, leave me with the plan part...
*He sighs and looks at Anna*
Well, the way I- the guy I mentioned who had a demon in him got rid of it was by... uh... destroying it. We're not gonna try that with you. Which makes things complicated. I certainly don't have any control over people's minds so there's nothing I can do... The only thing I can think of is forcing a switch in which of you is in the conscious and subconscious.
Zafira: Zafira Kerias. Are you having amnesia, Silente?
((Okay- I'll say it again- Just because Zaf is sadistic, it doesn't mean she's a bad leader! Zafira truly cares for her country, and wants to lead them. She's misguided, and we all know who she follows.-Zaf
Oh hi Zaf.
*In less than a second Blake has her pinned to a wall, his hand nearly crushing her throat*
You have a few seconds to cough up how to fix her before I continue looking on my own without the annoyance of your existence.
*looks at Blake*
Huh?
Zafira: *laughs, her body encasing itself in shadows, the ones where Blake holds her turn to knives that should pierce his skin* C'mon...You can figure this out. She's a vampire.
*Glances back at Anna*
Don't worry about it, just thinking out loud.
I don't know who Silente is...
*panics when Blake pins her*
Angel what are you doing?!
*looks at El*
Annabelle Stark.
*His body becomes encased in a powerful glow in response to the shadows*
Yeah I probably could. But it would be so much faster if you would just tell me.
*His eyes begin to glow. A slight rim of black, barely noticeable, forms around the edges of them*
After all, we're all good friends here. Right?
Zafira: Yeah and as I am totally friends with Detective Pleasant. Look, you're a big boy, figure it out.
Er...I don't know you..
*steps slightly away from el and towards Blake*
A big boy who's going to make himself wanted all across America in a moment if you don't spit it out.
*His hands tighten around her neck, cutting out all but the smallest amount of air*
Oh er...o k-kay..
What has Zafira done now?
Zafira: I....don't.....know......I.....swear!!! *something in her eyes shows her speaking the truth*
Ravel: Let her go, Zafira does not know the answer. She replicated something she saw.
Rewritten Silente's memories. She believes herself to be some innocent little girl called Annabelle Starrk. No idea who we are or what Bogland is. She even thinks I'm her guardian angel.
*follows El*
((Oh god...well...I rewrote Silente's personality! Hi, Alastair, by the way. I assume I made it onto your hit list now?-Zaf
*The black around his eyes works its way further in*
Then you're useless.
*His grip tightens and locks*
Erm..thank you?
*stands uncertainly*
No I'm not hungry thank you.
Zafira: Stop!!!....please...
*fires the sceptre at Blake* She can still be useful, Blake. She's able to replicate magic, she can be useful if we use her to our advantage.
((Of course, Zafira.))
*stiffens slightly* Rewrote her how?
Argeddion, remember him? They made him think he's a mortal man? That's what Zafira did, but to Silente.
Zafira isn't useful to anyone, Loki. Then again, you're just as illogical as she is, so I suppose you wouldn't have noticed.
*He stumbles back from the shot, rage in his eyes*
Then make her turn it back! If she did it then she can und-
*His eyes suddenly widen, growing entirely black, and darkness begins to spew from them as well as his mouth. He falls over backwards and writhes on the ground for a minuet before calming down and sitting up, looking more or less normal again*
... Sorry. Michal's curse.
*He stands and looks at Zaf*
Still, if you did it once you should be able to do it again.
*perches on the edge of the couch*
...do you know who Silent Tempest is?
She is, if you force her to do what you want, Alastair. She knows her true name, as do you. She was lying to Blake, she knows exactly how to reverse that rewriting, but she will not give it up.
((Loki is truthful,Zaf lied to Blake. Ok. There. -Zaf
Zafira: *coughs, shadow-walking away from the tree* Fools, you want me to help? Find me. You will never find me, and you will never force me to do a damn thing, and especially to bring Silente back.
*considers* I might be able to reverse that. *vanishes, appearing in Elleni's house* Would anyone mind if I attempt to get rid of Annabelle?
Was?
Or that....*considers* Alastair, shall we keep Zafira alive for you or anyone wishing to inflict pain upon her? I do hope that worked, Midgardian magic is not my specialty.
Hello.
*jumps, looking at Alastair and darting behind el*
((AMEH!!!-Zaf
Hello! What's happening around here?
I'll go find her...
*With a powerful flap of his wing he take off into the air, high above the tree line, and his eyes glow as they search for the grand mage*
((Don't read if you fear blood))
Tia's Guardian Angel
*lowers her head into her hands in thought of Sil*
*hears movement behind her*
*turns around to see Silente*
Anna? Where's Blake?
/Who's Anna?
Silente?
/Well, yeah, that's me!
*runs towards Silente to pull her into a hug*
*sees Silente's face again, in a process of morphing*
*stops running*
No. You can't, no, this can't- you can't be here!
/I'm sorry, Tia, if I ever gave you the impression that you wield any power here.
*brings out a knife from seemingly nowhere*
/*smiles* Now why don't you put that knife to good use, Tia?
Please, Tanya, don't make me do this. Just.. leave me alone.
/*looks coldly at Tia* I have no time for games. I will kill someone close to you unless-
*brings up the knife and slices the right side of her own neck*
*looks at the blood on the knife*
Why, Tanya?
/*grabs the knife before Tia can react and licks the blood off it*
/Why what, Tia? Why do I feed on your blood in order to stay alive and protect us both? Or why am I a broken savage who you you refuse to call your sister?
I...
/I love you, Tia. I will do anything to ensure you survive. Trust me on that. But don't think for a second that you have a say in the way I'll protect you.
/turns to dust using Tia's leeched time powers.
*collapses, clutching her neck*
(I fear the day I will actually need protection, for Tanya will have no mercy, no forgiveness to anyone who wrongs us)
((Originally I planned to have Tanya to-
It'll come later))
Well, you did want Silente back, did you not?
((Hi, Amethyst, oh and sorry for being a sick and twisted person))
(I'm going to by a stereotypical Blake right now and say I really want to fight this Tanya.)
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