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Dec 3, 2017 12:56:03 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Dec 3, 2017 12:56:03 GMT -5
Sorin stirred in his sleep, upstairs in his old room. A woman was in the room with him, watching him rest. The blonde put her hand on his. She watched as he slept....
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"Wait...!" Sorin was running on the beach this time. He caught up with Claudio, who was laughing. Sorin kissed his cheek. "I've missed you... There's so much happening..." He said. Claudio pulled Sorin close, skin to skin. Their bodies were wet from the water. "You must pull through, Sorin... You can do this.." He smiled. Sorin nodded. "I can..."
Claudio held Sorin, as the scientist rested his head on Claudio's chest.
"What now..?" Sorin asked. Claudio sighed. "You have to keep pressing on... You will know what to do." Sorin looked at him. "But... I need you now, for real... Not in these... dreams.." He looked around. The beaches of Italy were beautiful, but Sorin had never been to Italy. He didn't know how he could be dreaming this in such detail.
"You will see me again, my dear Salvi..." Claudio said.
Sorin looked at Claudio, confused. "Who is Sal-
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Sorin jolted awake. He looked around, rubbing his head. He felt a draft. He got out of the bed, and noticed the window was open. He walked to it, and shut it. "I don't remember opening this..." He muttered to himself. He shook his head, and went downstairs to make a pot of coffee.
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Dec 4, 2017 11:44:04 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Dec 4, 2017 11:44:04 GMT -5
Zakk found himself at Antonio's place once again. After that incident, earlier it was time he told Sorin what had happened to his mother. Zakk wasn't sure if Anna was really dead, or missing. Either way, she's missing, and someone wants the Williams' heads on a platter. It's very likely that Johanna is dead, though the next target might be Nina's other sister. Either way, he had to tell everyone.
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Dec 4, 2017 14:03:44 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Dec 4, 2017 14:03:44 GMT -5
Sorin went down to the kitchen, and started his pot of coffee. He was just wearing a pair of pajama pants. He thought of his dream, but only remembered vague pieces of an attractive man. He poured his coffee, and put a few spoonfuls of sugar in it. He turned when the doorbell rang. He ran over, and peaked through the hole. He smiled a little, opening it. "Hey Zakk, come on in." He said. "Dad's at work. Let me go get a shirt. I wasn't expecting anyone to find me here...." He ran up to the bedroom, and quickly threw on a black shirt. He ran back down. "So... Coffee...?" He offered to his friend.
"What are you doing here, anyways..? Did you need to talk to my dad?" He asked.
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Dec 4, 2017 14:37:31 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Dec 4, 2017 14:37:31 GMT -5
Zakk was let in, glad to see Sorin. He wasn't expecting him, but wanted to see Antonio.
"I'm not sure if I'll be here long enough for a cup, but thanks for the offer."
Zakk then took a seat on the couch.
"What are you doing here, anyways..? Did you need to talk to my dad?"
"Yes. And I also wanted to talk to you, too. But anyway, you might want to sit down for this."
This is the hardest part of his job. Telling people that a family member died/went missing.
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Dec 4, 2017 23:37:43 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Dec 4, 2017 23:37:43 GMT -5
Sorin sat down with his coffee, with a curious expression on his face. "Oh lord... I told that guy it would ware off in an hour..." He shook his head. "...But I have a feeling you're not here about that." He said, laughing. "Truth be told that was a week ago...."
He sipped his coffee. "Whatsup..?"
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Dec 4, 2017 23:43:37 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Dec 4, 2017 23:43:37 GMT -5
"Oh lord... I told that guy it would ware off in an hour...But I have a feeling you're not here about that. Truth be told that was a week ago...."
"Um... okay." Zakk wasn't sure what Sorin was talking about.
"Whatsup..?"
"So, I've got some news for you. Tell your father, too. So, last night your aunt called me to go see her and your uncle at your mother's apartment. And what had happened was that her apartment got blown to bits... and well... all things considered... your mother either went missing... or she's dead."
He eventually had to get to the point.
"I'm sorry... But my team and I are doing the very best we can to track down Anna. We set up an APB for your mother. Also... your grandmother might be next. I think whomever targeted Anna, might be trying to kill your family one-by-one."
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Dec 5, 2017 0:42:48 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Dec 5, 2017 0:42:48 GMT -5
Sorin's happy demeanor vanished the moment he was told Anna was missing. "What...?" He set his coffee on the table, and sat back. "Holy shit..." His mind went into a million different places. He knew Anna led a dangerous life, but it didn't make this situation any easier to swallow. Not to mention they were just reunited... "But... I just found her..." He crossed his arms. "Who would want to do something like this...? I mean, she had enemies, but... wouldn't someone just outright kill her..? Maybe she went into hiding, or something..."
He was worried. But, he didn't really know her yet. He hoped she were alive.
"Does Daniel know..?" He asked.
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Dec 5, 2017 0:48:01 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Dec 5, 2017 0:48:01 GMT -5
"But... I just found her... Who would want to do something like this...? I mean, she had enemies, but... wouldn't someone just outright kill her..? Maybe she went into hiding, or something..."
"That's what I hope. But it would appear that Nina's enemy did this. Nina said that they left a note, admitting that they killed her father, then proceeded onto kill Anna, possibly, killing your grandmother. There is more to this than either of us would have imagined. I as a detective will do the best I can to unravel this mystery, before Nina decides to kill that person. Hopefully, your mother escaped and is indeed hiding."
Zakk sighed.
"Does Daniel know..?"
"No. You're the first person I've talked to today. I was hoping Dr. O'Donoghue would be here so he could tell everyone, but yes... we should go tell Daniel, too."
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Dec 6, 2017 11:28:01 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Dec 6, 2017 11:28:01 GMT -5
"....No, Dad... he's at work..." He frowned. "Daniel's at that opening thing with our cousin. I think he went with Steve..." He said. He stood up, and paced around. "So, no body was recovered...? So that's good. Anna is resilient. She's- She's a fighter." He nodded, in denial. "I don't think she's dead..." He said. "It's too easy..."
He sighed "I'll go talk to Daniel. You... You continue your investigation." He wanted to go tell his brother alone.
He crossed his arms. "Find my mother... Please."
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Dec 6, 2017 11:46:51 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Dec 6, 2017 11:46:51 GMT -5
"Daniel's at that opening thing with our cousin. I think he went with Steve..."
"Okay. That's where he is..."
"So, no body was recovered...? So that's good. Anna is resilient. She's- She's a fighter. I don't think she's dead... It's too easy..."
"I agree, she isn't dead unless we find the body. It's not uncommon for killers to dispose of the body post-mortem, but I doubt that Anna's attacker was concerned about hiding the body. I think the attacker is taunting Nina. Which leaves me to believe, that the attacker was at the crime scene with us when the apartment blew up. That timing is too perfect for it to be coincidence. The attacker wanted us to know, that they killed Anna and that it's payback. Sorin... you're onto something."
Zakk stood up as he thought over this for a second.
"What if... the killer is not from Japan! What if upon hearing the opening at the Williams Armory Safehouse, Nina's enemy came to Japan since everyone is there. If the killer did indeed kill Nina's father, we're looking at someone around Pops age. And we need to find out who was Nina's worst enemy back in 1994. Of course, Nina's not going to cooperate. And Anna's gone missing. I doubt that anyone else is going to cooperate, so I will have to get my cousin to see if she can look up information on Nina... and maybe I can go ask Anna's neighbors if they notice a suspicious person or vehicle on the premises. After all, this is a race... no doubt Nina will find the person responsible... but we need to find that person first, before Nina kills them..."
"I'll go talk to Daniel. You... You continue your investigation."
"Right. I'll leave that up to you." Zakk quickly heads out toward the door.
"Find my mother... Please."
"I will." He smiled at Sorin.
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Jan 28, 2018 0:37:39 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jan 28, 2018 0:37:39 GMT -5
Lei arrived at Antonio's with his group. He knocked on the door, waiting for Antonio to answer. Fulong got word that his family has left their home, and gotten their things packed and headed to Hong-Kong. Lei gave him the address to his apartment. Hopefully, they will be gone by the time Lei returns from Japan... unless he has to stay there... awhile longer. Though Lei would rather go to Italy to train... and catch a plane to Poland.
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Jan 28, 2018 0:57:42 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jan 28, 2018 0:57:42 GMT -5
Sorin opened the door, "Oh thankgod... He's been talking about mom this entire time..." He smiled awkwardly, "We need to find her... If only to shut him up!" Drusilla looked at Sorin, raising a brow. "Your mother is missing...?" She asked, concerned. He didn't seem to worried about it. He nodded, "Yeah, but... She resilient... She'll make her way home." He smiled, letting them in. Antonio ran over to Lei.
"Please, tell me..." He placed his hands on Lei's shoulders. "Tell me you've found Anna alive!" He said.
Drusilla raised a brow. These people were clearly not on the same page. She would wait for Lei to explain, as it seemed he knew them well enough.
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Jan 28, 2018 1:07:59 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jan 28, 2018 1:07:59 GMT -5
"Please, tell me... Tell me you've found Anna alive!"
"Well, Wanrei said that she's still alive. She's hiding until her attacker is gone." Lei said to answer Antonio's question.
"Your other son, Daniel, has been posessed by the Xié'è Jìngzi."
"He means the Espelhar..." Lei whispered.
"And we have reason to believe that he may attack you and everyone. He is going to destroy the Kali-Yuga. But we were hoping to find Claudio so he can help train Little Wulong here..."
"Hey... I'm not little." Lei crossed his arms, pouting at his taller and older brother.
"The name is stuck."
"Anyway, this guy is my older brother from China. First time seeing him in four years. And this lady is Drusilla... the chick who was the Espelhar's former host."
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Jan 28, 2018 1:24:12 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jan 28, 2018 1:24:12 GMT -5
Antonio exhaled a sigh of relief, hearing Anna was okay. "Typical Anna... She was used to the dramatic.." He said, however Lei then mention Daniel being possessed by a demon called The Espelhar. His eyes widened, as he fell on to the sofa.
"Possessed by a demon!?" Sorin exclaimed. He turned to his father, "Dad!" He looked at Antonio, who seemed to be in shock. His eyes started to glass over, as he looked down. "Dad...?" Sorin knelt down.
"The very same demon who murdered his mother..." Drusilla finally spoke.
Sorin turned around, "What!?" He turned back to his father, who looked at him aswell. Antonio wiped his tears away, looking from the group.
He stood up, and walked to the window. "The Espelhar was what Claudio said it called itself..." He looked at Lei. "My mother was the leader of the exorcists for decades... She was a powerful woman, even looking at a demon in right here in Japan... But she went to Brazil instead..." Sorin was flabbergasted. "The demon didn't just kill her.... It destroyed her body, all those who faced this thing, they were obliterated."
"This must have been who the woman Jacinta was..." He looked down, thinking of his son...
Sorin marched to Drusilla, "Alright... Original Host... Answers. NOW!" He yelled at her. Drusilla frowned, "Your brother is possessed by a powerful demon, we need an exorcist to kill it... That's how you save him..." Sorin crossed his arms, "Well you're still standing, so I don't see how powerful it must be!"
She tilted her head, "You think this threat isn't serious?"
"I think you need to tell me what exactly happened..." He said. She shook her head, "I can do better..." She said, when she grabbed his arm. "Revelare!" She yelled out, as her eyes flashed white, as well as Sorin's. His entire body clenched, as images of his brother's possession flooded his mind. It was a mere few seconds, before both of them hit the floor. Antonio rushed to Sorin's aid. Drusilla looked up, blood running from her nose. "...Do you.... See...?" She asked, weak.
Sorin was wide eyed, shaking. He looked at her, "Who are you...?" He asked, looking as if he saw a ghost. Drusilla pulled herself from the ground, wiping the blood from her face. "I'm the only person alive who knows what you're brother is going through..." Antonio looked up at her. "I'll go contact Claudio now..." He said, quietly, as he went into another room...
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Jan 28, 2018 1:37:09 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jan 28, 2018 1:37:09 GMT -5
Lei and his brother both stood there silently as Drusilla, Sorin, and Antonio explained themselves. While they talked, when Drusilla mentioned that an exorcist could stop the Espelhar, Lei looked at his brother.
'Why did you think I could help' Lei asked his brother in Mandarin.
'Because you can harm demons. You have that ability. You need to go train.'
'How am I supposed to do that while I have a job to do?'
'You're an international cop. Why not be stationed in Italy?'
'But who is going to take care of my daughter?'
'I'm sure your son and your niece got it covered. She can always stay with her mother, too...'
Lei nods. 'That's true...' Li-Mei still needs to remember her mom.
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