http://heartcures.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] heartcures.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] tvklogs2011-06-26 06:51 pm

#01 [open]

WHO: Serenade and you!
WHEN: June 26th, Dark Hour
WHERE: Shadowville.
SUMMARY: Serenade's awakening.
RATING: PG.
WARNINGS: None.

She had swore to herself she would not wish for her prince to be there by her side, fighting off this evil that threatened them together. She swore she would stay strong even in this foreign land where a chance to return home to her beautiful Baroque and its people was all but nonexistent. She made such promises, but here she stood using her stave for support, hoping Crescendo would suddenly appear before her and expertly destroy these persistent monsters.

It was dark, eerily so. She couldn't remember what caused her to leave the safety of her bed to wander outside at midnight, what urged her to bring her stave along. but somehow she was here now. Perhaps it was the faint, nearly indistinguishable whisper in her mind that brought her to her senses, allowing her to realize she had become surrounding by what looked like moving pools of mud and blood mixed together. Immediately she brandished her weapon, already chanting the verse to summon Verbum: Celebrus to promptly extinguish these unfamiliar enemies. And yet, when the prayer ended, there wasn't a single glimmer on her stave. Serenade looked upon it in shock, but there was no time to ponder if she had somehow failed in her preparation for the attack. One of the slimy substances lunged for her, and she just barely managed to bash across the ground with a swing of her stave. Deciding that lingering could be fatal, she ran.

But the monsters eventually caught up, and Serenade found herself unable to use any of her abilities to land a successful counter. Even her healing talents were as if they never existed in the first place. All she could do was swing and swing, and swing her weapon some more to fight off the creatures, but the dents on their exterior were faint. It was only a matter of time when Serenade was the one receiving the hits, and she eventually collapsed to the ground in fatigue. But took a breath and struggled back up, holding onto a jutting piece of her stave to properly balance herself. She gazed upon the swarm of black somethings ,and knew then that there was nothing she could do.

'...Prince Crescendo, I... It appears I will not be able to return to you.'

Her legs shook, dangerously close to giving out on her so she would fall to the ground once more.

'I know not the source of that which deprives me of my abilities, Prince... I cannot win this fight. I...I am so sorry.'

One creature, presumably the leader of the group, inched forward in an ominous manner, as if it knew its prey was utterly defenseless and would not fight back. But the princess shook her head, startling the shadow.

'No! Even if...there is little chance of escaping this battle, I must...I must try! My prince...anyone, please! A sign is all I ask for. I must return to Baroque-'

"I will not lose my life here!" She announced this in a strong voice, a sharp contrast to her tattered appearance. It was then that her energy left her, and she collapsed once more to the ground...

A voice. Serenade picked up her head, staring tiredly ahead of her. The voice she heard as she left the hotel, the voice that led her here...she could hear it now.

"Who...are you?" A transparent silhouette focused itself in front of Serenade, blocking the group of shadows that reached for her. The ghost gradually solidified and a luminous aura outlined the figure of a beautiful young woman.

"My name is Kikuri-Hime. It seems you are in need of my assistance." The woman spoke and almost immediately afterward, a blinding red light burst before Serenade's eyes. She shut them tightly, lowering herself to the ground in pain. When she dared to look up again, she was surprised to find the black creatures gone. Not a trace of them survived the brilliance Kikuri-Hime created.

Kikuri-Hime herself was no where to be seen as well, but Serenade felt a presence on her shoulders, easing the pain away from her body. The soft and comforting sensation forced her eyes closed, and Serenade sat limp on her legs.
crownedexorcist: (Concern)

[personal profile] crownedexorcist 2011-06-26 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[Allen somehow lost his way yet again, carefully walking down the path. His guard is still up, even without his Innocence, he still got his reflexes and training as an Exorcist.

From around a corner, he see her and quickly run over to her side.
]

Are you alright, Your Highness?
crownedexorcist: (Stepford Smiler)

[personal profile] crownedexorcist 2011-06-26 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, it's me. [He give her a reassuring smile, but he still look concerned.] What happened?
crownedexorcist: (Stepford Smiler)

[personal profile] crownedexorcist 2011-06-27 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
Let me help you up.

[He moves to help her onto her feet.]
crownedexorcist: (Sympathy)

[personal profile] crownedexorcist 2011-06-27 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
It's no problem, Your Highness. [He glance around for any of those creatures.] We should find a safe place.
crownedexorcist: (Somber)

[personal profile] crownedexorcist 2011-06-28 11:18 am (UTC)(link)
It's alright, just don't push yourself too hard. [He's walking next to her, in case she need extra support. A part of him considered carrying her, but with his sense of direction, he'd rely on her to point the way.]
crownedexorcist: (Sheepish)

[personal profile] crownedexorcist 2011-06-29 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
[He shake his head.] Fortunately, no. I managed to avoid those creatures so far.

[He glance around, before looking back at her with an sheepish expression.] My sense is direction is...terrible. Do you know where the hotel is?
crownedexorcist: (Gaze)

[personal profile] crownedexorcist 2011-06-29 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes? What is it?
crownedexorcist: (Stepford Smiler)

[personal profile] crownedexorcist 2011-06-30 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
[He is quiet for a moment.] ...You're not the only one. My own powers are gone as well.
crownedexorcist: (Headache)

[personal profile] crownedexorcist 2011-06-30 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
[He shake his head.] Sadly, no. Nothing related to how or why we're here.
crownedexorcist: (Stepford Smiler)

[personal profile] crownedexorcist 2011-06-30 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
[He glance at his left hand, feeling its...normality.] We'll just start from one place and move on from there.
crownedexorcist: (Gaze)

[personal profile] crownedexorcist 2011-07-01 07:07 am (UTC)(link)
I as well. [He looks back at her.] Shall we get moving?

[identity profile] royal-painxx.livejournal.com 2011-06-26 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
It was dark again. The coffin ridden streets continued to appear. The eerie glow at the struck of midnight left her speechless. She seemed even more creeped out every time she ventured in this direction. It wasn't something she wanted to do but she always wanted answers and answers seem to be more obvious when there was strange things amidst right? Such a troublesome princess she was already drawn to danger. She wasn't even aware that there were more strange things that were happening around her.

Still it didn't quite help that she was running blindly in the dark now getting away from the Shadows. She didn't know what to call them but their eerie glowing eyes made her uneasy. She kept running. The girl had not grasped the ability to summon anything yet, nor was she even aware that there was something that existed inside her at this point. She rounded another corner only to catch sight of a blinding red light before she shook her head and gaining her somewhat decent night vision back.

There was someone there. She seemed like she was hurt or at least it appeared as though she was hurt. She rushed towards the girl making sure that those things had left her alone for now. She called briefly so that she didn't surprise the person when she got close, "HEY!" she shouted, "You okay?!" She didn't know what happened but she thought maybe they were hurt.

[identity profile] royal-painxx.livejournal.com 2011-06-26 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hey take it easy there," Ishtar spoke quickly as she ran over to help the girl up. She wasn't sure if what she was doing was the right thing but she was worried about people. Especially when it's this dark with the eerie things happening all around them.

"You okay there?" she mused, even though she could tell the girl was anything but okay but she couldn't help but ask that question to make sure she was somewhat okay.

[identity profile] royal-painxx.livejournal.com 2011-06-27 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
She wasn't expecting any thanks really. She just wanted to help the girl out and see if she would be alright. She didn't want anyone to pass out in the streets like this. She glanced around to make sure nothing was approaching them. Her guard had been up ever since she figure out that those Shadow things were chasing her.

"You don't have to thank me. It wouldn't be right to have you pass out here in a place like this. Should we find a place to sit down?" she mused. She looked like she could use some time to sit down.

[identity profile] royal-painxx.livejournal.com 2011-06-27 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
Ishtar would try to heal if her healing abilities weren't nulled here. She wasn't sure how it happened but none of her known incantations work at all. She's becoming slightly frustrated, but tossing that aside there was someone else who was hurt so she would want to help them to the best of her abilities.

"Of course. I wouldn't mind helping you. I wouldn't want to leave an injured person here alone," she replied smiling briefly as she started to walk slowly. Hopefully they can find some building or at least benches somewhere to sit.

[identity profile] royal-painxx.livejournal.com 2011-06-27 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
Ishtar kept her pace slow so the girl could walk without straining herself. She returned the soft smile with a brief grin. She secured her arms around the girl's waist for support as she slowly made her way down the stree with her. She kept quiet as she wondered what to do to help the girl further. She was annoyed that she couldn't do anything right now. At home she was useless but she still had something. Here. Nothing at all. It frustrated her. She turned the girl as she heard the voice interrupting her thoughts.

"Ah you're welcome. Nah, you don't need to ask for forgiveness. I'm not really into that formal stuff. Nice to meet you Serenade I'm Ishtar," she replied smiling.

[identity profile] royal-painxx.livejournal.com 2011-06-28 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
[ ooc; That's fine no worries XD ]

Ishtar could understand that. She grew up with formality most of her life so this wasn't much of a surprise. It just seemed unnecessary to her considering she wasn't expecting anyone to be this polite but she appreciates it nonetheless. Ishtar continued to guide her until she spotted a sidewalk. It seemed pretty decent enough to sit down and it was open enough for them to escape if those Shadow like things came back out again to get them.

"Somewhat," she replied frowning at that, "I got caught by something. It was chasing me but I think it's gone now," she laughed nervously, "What happened back there? I saw a bright light and you hurt."

[identity profile] royal-painxx.livejournal.com 2011-06-28 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Well it seemed safe enough. If they walk any further something might get them. It's still that strange moment right now where anything can happen. She wanted to move her further but hopefully they can sit on the side for a bit so the girl regains her energy at most. She looked tired as is. She allowed the girl to sit down and then plopping briefly next to her, "Yeah...I guess I'm good at running?" she replied half joking.

She didn't want to push it but she asked just loosely so that if she felt like answering she could but Ishtar didn't want her to feel uncomfortable.

"A woman? I didn't see her at all but yeah maybe? I guess there are a few people who live here that might know how to take care of those things. IT's alright. I Was just wondering since it was bright and all," she replied with a small laugh, "Are you feeling a bit better? We'll move in a few minutes but I didn't want you to exhaust yourself walking too far."
croibhristeoir: (rate yourself and rake yourself)

[personal profile] croibhristeoir 2011-06-27 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
Now that he knew based on Akihiko's words that the hallucination he had witnessed might just have not been such a thing at all, Lancer was out past midnight yet again. It may have been reckless, but he needed to try and draw that apparition out again to confirm its existence.

When he stumbled upon Serenade it was mostly by chance; Lancer was doing little more than wandering the city with a thin metal pipe as a makeshift spear.

"Milady Serenade." He knelt down beside her, calm and respectful. "Are you wounded?"
croibhristeoir: (with me on the devil's dance floor)

[personal profile] croibhristeoir 2011-06-27 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm afraid I have remarkably little as far as first aid supplies are concerned. But I can help you find shelter, even if it is necessary for me to carry you there."

Calm and determined, Lancer was nothing but a perfectly professional knight when the situation called for it.

"I believe they are less likely to attack those not wandering alone."
croibhristeoir: (tell me what it is you have in store)

[personal profile] croibhristeoir 2011-06-27 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"Don't rush yourself. I'll make sure nothing gets to you without dealing with me first."

Lancer straightened up as well, an obvious look of concern on his face.

"Are you sure you're going to be alright, princess?"
croibhristeoir: (and it was your heart on the line)

[personal profile] croibhristeoir 2011-06-29 03:38 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have, though I am without my own abilities and weaponry. As it stands now, I should be able to at least drive them off should we be attacked."

Lancer shifted his grip slightly on the pipe in his hand--it wasn't a lance, but as a weapon he could admittedly do worse.

"Don't be concerned. I assure you that you'll be safe with me."
croibhristeoir: (didn't I my dear)

[personal profile] croibhristeoir 2011-06-30 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
"It's admittedly far easier to get through the night when one isn't fighting alone, I've found."

Lancer knew full well that these things could and likely would get tougher--surely not all of them were quite so small. And even if they were, if fought and defeated enough they would more than likely adapt and improve.
croibhristeoir: (with me on the devil's dance floor)

[personal profile] croibhristeoir 2011-06-30 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
"As you wish, milady." He listened to what Serenade had to say in patient silence, a confused though not disbelieving look on his face.

Another with a similar story...it was more than mere coincidence now. What Lancer had tried to dismiss as hallucination was becoming more and more likely by the day. But how was that even possible? What was the exact nature of these manifestations and what was their purpose?

"...I've seen something very similar myself; for me it was a knight in white armor. Though I can only claim to have witnessed this once, a couple of nights ago."