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Feb 12, 2019 15:41:38 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Feb 12, 2019 15:41:38 GMT -5
As soon as Sorin was carried into the Emergency Room by Claudio, the nurses immediately took him to be treated. Claudio paced around, not talking to the group. Drusilla came in, walking to him. "Claudio..." She spoke, unsure of what else to say. Claudio turned to her. "...I can't lose him again..." He said, frowning. Drusilla was a bit confused, "...Again...?" She asked. "I don't understand..." She sat him down, and he looked at her. "...Drusilla... Sorin... He's..." He began, but stopped. Drusilla tilted her head, "Come on, spit it out.." Claudio sighed. "He's Salvi reincarnated." Drusilla maintained her look of confusion for only a second before realizing who he was talking about...
"...Oh." Drusilla looked at him in concern, "...But... you have to understand, while that may be his soul, it's... He's not the same..." She said. Claudio responded with nothing. "...With that being said, He will pull through... He's a stubborn thing..." She said, which made Claudio laugh. "Yes... He is."
They continued to sit, and wait for Zakk and Fulong to come in, and for the nurse to return with any information.
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Feb 12, 2019 16:07:22 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Feb 12, 2019 16:07:22 GMT -5
Zakk and Fulong both eventually arrived as the two got to bond with each other, since the two barely know much of each other. Fulong helped explain Zakk any questions he had about Drusilla and their ancestor, as well as why the spell didn't work. Fulong explained that it only works when one's mind is focused, and he pointed out that clearly, Zakk's mind isn't focused. What lies in his soul is anger. The same anger that Zhao-Long held for criminals and the Japanese that destroyed their clan. He had the same anger held for Chairman Mao, for trying to erase their heritage, and killing the ancients all in the name of progress. This boy had anger for the injustice and pain he suffered as a kid, due to Lei's abandonment. But Lei did eventually redeem himself, but Zakk still has pent up anger. But now, Zakk has anger for what had happened to his friend, Sorin.
"How are things going?" Fulong asked as Zakk took a seat, trying to calm himself down.
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Feb 12, 2019 17:44:57 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Feb 12, 2019 17:44:57 GMT -5
Claudio remained seated, looking down, praying. Drusilla turned to see Fulong and Zakk, she shook her head. "We're not sure... Nobody has come to inform us of his condition." She said to them. She stood, and walked to the small keurig. "...You're friends with Sorin..?" She asked, making everyone coffee. She handed him a cup. "...Tell me, how did the two of you meet..?" She asked.
She then handed Claudio and Fulong each a coffee. She proceeded to make herself one. "He seems like a nice person. Albeit dramatic.." She laughed a little.
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Feb 12, 2019 17:59:49 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Feb 12, 2019 17:59:49 GMT -5
"...You're friends with Sorin..? Tell me, how did the two of you meet..?"
"Actually, it's a funny story. You see, a few years ago, I had my very first case as a detective in Japan. It was the death of a scientist, and naturally I had to investigate. I met Sorin while I was trying to interview a suspect, and oddly enough, we kind of hit it off. It's funny how that happened, me an introvert became friends with an extrovert. But he was quite intelligent, too and we have a lot in common. So all in all, I found the killer, and I made a new friend." Zakk shrugged as he smiled.
"Interesting." Fulong commented.
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Feb 13, 2019 0:38:18 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Feb 13, 2019 0:38:18 GMT -5
Claudio perked up when Zakk started talking about how Sorin is a scientist. "Interesting... He always talks about genomes, and chromosomes, and how he wants to study my body..." He stopped, realizing the way that came out. Drusilla raised a brow, and the two started laughing. "He put all of that on hold for me... for the cause... And now.." He trailed off, to which Drusilla placed a hand on his shoulder. "...This incredibly powerful demon could and would have attacked him regardless. It set it's sight on his brother as soon as it laid eyes on them, before he ever met you... Your fates are intertwined, and you were meant to find him." She looked at Fulong and Zakk, "We were all meant to find eachother. This is the wish of the gods."
Claudio nodded. He wasn't used to feeling helpless like this. It was what he always feared. How convenient for the demon...
A while later, the nurse came out with a grim look on her face. Claudio immediately stood up, "Well.."
The nurse sighed, looking at her clipboard. "Do you want the good news or the bad news..?" She asked. Claudio felt air caught in his throat. "Give us the bad..." He said. The nurse nodded, "...Mr. O'Donoghue is in a coma. We don't know why. Despite all of his injuries, his vitals are normal, and his body is working as it should..." Claudio didn't say anything. "...We did find that he has a very high brain activity, we just can't wake him up..."
Drusilla knew what was wrong with him, but would wait for them to be alone...
The nurse guided them to where Sorin was. Claudio was last to go in the room. He kept his distance as he saw Sorin laying there. His face was covered in bruises, and cuts, he could only imagine how badly beaten his body was. Drusilla walked to the corner, and sat in the small chair, allowing Zakk and Claudio to have their moment. As soona s the nurse left, and shut the door, Claudio placed a hand gently on Sorin's face. He began to tear up, seeing him laying there.
"...He's trapped..." Drusilla spoke, finally. "...In a nightmare..." She stood up, and walked over there. "It is imperative we find my book, so we can put an end to this once and for all..." She grimly looked down at him. "Or we will all end up like this..."
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Feb 13, 2019 1:15:44 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Feb 13, 2019 1:15:44 GMT -5
Zakk nods Claudio. "Yeah, Pops has the same problem. Ever since Dr. Kristovitch found out that he had a code in his DNA that allows one's cells to regenerate, she has been studying his body. Apparently, it's a Lei family trait. Also there's a gene in there that allows a human extra senses. You're not the only one. She's looking to use it as a possible cure for HIV."
Fulong chuckled. "And look at where we got it from!" He points at Drusilla.
Eventually everyone was lead to the room where Sorin laid as Fulong, too kept his distance. The best he could do is keep Zakk from causing destructive damage.
"That monster! Anna!" He was angry once more. "So, it will trap us in an eternal nightmare."
"Yes with your worst nightmare."
Zakk sighed. "This is awful. We really need to find that book."
"Too bad Younger Brother Little Wulong is too busy... It'd be great to enlist his help."
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Feb 13, 2019 1:30:04 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Feb 13, 2019 1:30:04 GMT -5
Claudio sat on the edge of the bed, as everyone spoke. Drusilla looked at Zakk, "You must understand it is not her..." She walked over to him, placing her hand on his. "THe demon possessed her, to torture Sorin... To torture Claudio. You can't even begin to understand the levels of who it chooses and why..." She looked at Fulong, "If we don't exorcise her of it soon, her body will be destroyed by it, and Daniel will be possessed once more..."
CLaudio looked at Drusilla. "...Where is it..?" He asked, holding Sorin's hand. Drusilla looked at him, "In the black mirror, I felt it's presence. I felt water all around... I felt a strong familiar magic around it... I believe it is on the cruise ship, Poseidon. I saw the god swimming around the waters... As if he was telling me. It cannot be a coincidence that there will be a tournament held there in honor of the father of the devil..." She said.
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Feb 13, 2019 1:45:24 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Feb 13, 2019 1:45:24 GMT -5
Zakk groaned. "Of course, what a sadistic bastard! Only something inhuman would do such a thing! Well, I known humans who do it, but this is cruel and twisted! What for?"
"To feed on, of course..."
"If we don't exorcise her of it soon, her body will be destroyed by it, and Daniel will be possessed once more..."
"Yeah. We really don't have much time."
"In the black mirror, I felt it's presence. I felt water all around... I felt a strong familiar magic around it... I believe it is on the cruise ship, Poseidon. I saw the god swimming around the waters... As if he was telling me. It cannot be a coincidence that there will be a tournament held there in honor of the father of the devil..."
"Nothing is a coincidence when you think about it. Especially how Dr. Kristovitch miscarried her triplets and walks away with an abandoned child in the same day. There's something... Ominous about that child."
"You could sense it? You do have the gift."
"Wait? What are you talking about?"
"You said that there was something ominous about that child. You're able to sense the paranormal. I was thinking that you being a... Half-blood would be a factor in your abilities."
"Though, there is a guy on that boat... had a similar feeling that baby had. Like something powerful. Yet, he feels blank."
"Hmmm... Does he have the book? Did he have a name?"
"He told me that it was Matheus."
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Feb 13, 2019 2:23:09 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Feb 13, 2019 2:23:09 GMT -5
Drusilla's eyes widened, "...Matheus!?" She smiled, clapping her hands together. "Praise the gods!" She shook her head, not wanting to get too excited just yet. She quickly pulled her phone from her pocket, and scanned through her gallery. She then showed Zakk a photo on the screen. "...Is this him?" She asked. She waited patiently for a response from Zakk. {SPOILER: CLICK TO VIEW/ HIDE}
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Feb 13, 2019 2:27:26 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Feb 13, 2019 2:27:26 GMT -5
Zakk nods looking at the photo.
"Yes, this is he! So you know this guy!"
Quite the observation, captain obvious... Fulong thought to himself.
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Feb 13, 2019 2:32:42 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Feb 13, 2019 2:32:42 GMT -5
Drusilla laughed, nodding, "This explains the familiar magic!" She looked at them, "It's my magic! I taught him! We must go see him! I had no idea he was right here!" She said. She palced the phone back in her pocket. "...I wonder how he found it..." She said. Claudio looked at Drusilla. "So, this Matheus can give you your book.." He said, "And we can end this once and for all..."
Drusilla nodded. "If what I saw was correct, yes! I can begin the ritual... And when I di--" She stopped, becoming quiet. She sighed. "When I die, He can help you with the rest of the final battle..." She said, somberly.
Claudio frowned. "...There's no other way...? You absolutely must die?" He asked. He didn't want Drusilla to die, she was robbed of so much time, he felt for her. Drusilla nodded. "It must be this way..." She said. "I have lived long enough."
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Feb 13, 2019 2:39:26 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Feb 13, 2019 2:39:26 GMT -5
Fulong nods. Feeling bad about the entire thing. He knew Drusilla was going to die, but she couldn't die without meeting Wulong and properly introducing her to him.
"Unfortunately, that is her destiny..." Fulong sighed.
"Yeah..." Zakk replied somberly. "Does Pops... Um... know about this?"
"He doesn't. But he's going to know before you die," he said to Drusilla.
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Feb 13, 2019 2:49:40 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Feb 13, 2019 2:49:40 GMT -5
Drusilla nodded, "We should go..." She said. "Claudio, do you wish to accompany us to the Poseidon..." She looked at Sorin, "Or do you wish to stay here..?" She asked. Claudio felt conflicted by the question, but... Drusilla seemed to know this Matheus. She also proved more than capable than he did when it came to facing The Espelhar. "I'll stay here..." He looked at Sorin. "...Just in case." He said.
Drusilla nodded. "If you need us, call.." She said, before heading out the door...
Claudio waved at everyone as they left, before looking at Sorin. He ran his fingers through his hair. He then texted Katya, 'We found him... He's not doing well.' He stopped writing for a moment. 'but he's alive. Tell Daniel.' he wrote, setting it aside. "...Where are you cara mio..." He said quietly...
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Feb 13, 2019 2:58:41 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Feb 13, 2019 2:58:41 GMT -5
"I should get going, too." Zakk said. "Betty's waiting for me."
Fulong nods as well. "Yeah. I will leave you two alone. It is rude to get between a couple in their most intimate moment."
"Keep me posted." Zakk said before leaving the hospital.
Katya then replied, "I'm glad. Is he doing okay? I will be in Japan soon. I stopped by in Hong-Kong to go check on my mother... She's doing okay..."
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Feb 13, 2019 3:17:05 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Feb 13, 2019 3:17:05 GMT -5
Before Zakk left, Claudio called out. "...Wait!" He remembered something about Anna's body. He ran out, and caught Zakk. "Hey... I'm not sure if you remembered, but..." He paused. "Anna was pregnant... With Antonio's child. She even showed a little..." He said. "...She's not showing, anymore..." He said, alluding to the baby he mentioned earlier.
"...You should probably have Elise run a DNA test, just to be sure... She has Anna's, if I recall correctly..." He said, before leaning against the wall. "It more than likely killed the child, during her possession... but this seems just as cruel."
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