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Oct 30, 2019 20:39:51 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 30, 2019 20:39:51 GMT -5
Nina smiled at the happy reunion as the entire family was all together now.
"Yes. She's here."
Katya clapped her hands happily. "Mom would be so happy to see you!"
Perhaps she can tell her in person when she gets to Japan.
--------+ Nina takes the staff twirling it acrobatically as she dodges everything. She finally lands and points the staff at the demon.
"Time... To die!"
Suddenly, energy came from the staff as it fired at the demon.
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Oct 31, 2019 5:46:54 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Oct 31, 2019 5:46:54 GMT -5
Anna laughed, and nodded. "I need to see Elise... Oddly enough, I feel stronger than ever..." She adjusted her dress, walking from her family. She turned to Nina, "I just want to say... Thank you... You..." Anna stopped, and sighed. All she did was smile at her sister. She then turned to everyone else, "When I came back... I... Well, I felt like hell..." She looked at Daniel, who was gazing at her with understanding. "I felt myself break apart, and yet... I felt myself come back together in a whole new way. I felt like a completely different person after coming here, and looking back at the experience. I felt like a stranger to myself. The only thing I knew I could do was be with Giorgio." She paused, looking at Sorin and Daniel, "I wanted to be with you two, but... I remember everything. I remember seeing what the demon did to all of you.." She nodded, "But I'm ready now... I'm ready to face the world, and be present with all of you again."
Daniel was the first to speak after a moment of silence. "I understand..." He walked towards her, "When you took my place, all I wanted to do was hide... While you were gone, that was what I did... We had to process being controlled." He took her hand, "But I'm stronger now, and so are you..." Sorin walked up, as well. "Definitely. And, we are here for you... You are our mother, despite everything, that fact will never cease. Our father wanted us all to be together... and here we are..."
Chris starts laughing, and Lillian smacks him in the arm, "What in the ever loving hell is wrong with you!?" Lillian scolds him, "That was a beautiful moment!" Chris starts laughing even harder, "I'm sorry, it's just..." He stops talking, he's laughing so hard. "Nina killed her... and she still came back!!!" Lillian realized what Chris was referring to, and tried to mask her own laughter. "Nina's been trying to kill you for decades, and she finally did it and here you are! Still walking and talking!" He walked to Nina, "You really are the worst assassin ever...!"
Anna started laughing, herself.
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The Espelhar was sent back in a deep blast. It began to scream, as the monsters began to dissolve, and fly into the vortex to hell... Claudio came running, and stood next to Nina... "Did you kill it!?" He said, his hand still vibrant with blue light. He hadn't yet noticed Sorin laying on the ground....
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Sorin awoke in a large room, "Ugh...." He rubbed his head, and looked around. He laid in a black room, on a shiny black stage. The floor beneath was filled with a black ooze. In the center was a large ornate glass mirror coffin. Was he inside.... The Espelhar..? Sorin stood up, and walked slowly to it. As he made his approach, the room began to vibrate... Sorin was flung forward, gripping the side of the coffin. It soon stopped, as he looked down. It was Anna in there... The coffin was filled with a clear, glistening liquid that reached halfway up her body. Cracks of light began to break through, as he looked around in a panic. "What's happening!?" He looked down, "...Is this... Your hell!?" He had just assisted in waking everyone from their nightmares... Was this hers...?
The room began to shake again, and Sorin looked back down at his mother. He went to reach in, but the liquid burned his fingers like acid. He yelped, pulling his hand back. As the vibrating escalated, he gritted his teeth. With a scream, he wrapped his arms around Anna, and pulled her from the coffin. Holding her, he felt the liquid burn his flesh, as he began to walk away from the coffin. He grunted in deep pain, as he jumped off of the stage. The both land in the black ooze, as Sorin painfully trudged through holding his mother close. He began to walk to the light. Everything went dark, as he fell...
"...Sorin!..." He heard, as he came to. He sat up, all the burns, black ooze, and pain were gone. All there was around him was light. He sat up, "I am getting so sick of this..." He looked up, his vision finally coming clear... "....Dad..?!" Antonio smiled, "Hello, Sorin..." Sorin looked up up and down, his father dressed in all white. "Am I...?" He asked, looking at his father. Antonio shook his head, "Not yet... It's really up to you... You can come with me, or you can return... But, Sorin... It's not going to be easy. If you decide to stay here, I will not be disappointed..." Sorin's eyes began to glass over, as he hugged his father tightly. "...I've missed you so much...!" Antonio smiled, and softly hugged his son. "I know..." Sorin began to sob, "I love you, daddy..." Antonio's hug became a little tighter, "I love you son...."
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The Espelhar's eyes flew open, as it rose. "...." It couldn't speak, as it floated to Nina, Anna's body began to break away. Pieces flew into the vortex, as it's host shattered into pieces, leaving only a hooded figure. It let out a piercing scream, as it flew towards the group with sharp talons....
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Oct 31, 2019 6:28:37 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 31, 2019 6:28:37 GMT -5
"She's in Hong-Kong, right now." Katya said to Anna. "She should be back in Japan by tomorrow."
When Anna thanked Nina, she gave her a smile. "It was the least that I could do."
Nina was surprised that Lillian and Chris both were able to adjust to the fact that Anna was now alive. She figured that they would struggle, but they managed to adjust to it accordingly.
"Yes. That does make me a bad assassin. Can't even kill my own sister." She smiles. ------------------
Nina quickly ducked and avoided the talons as she tried to protect the others. Fulong quickly pushed Elise out of the way as Lei tried to deflect the claws by tossing his leather jacket at it.
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Oct 31, 2019 6:47:51 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Oct 31, 2019 6:47:51 GMT -5
As Claudio dodged out of the way, he finally took notice of Daniel holding the now deceased Sorin in his arms. Katya stood next to him. Claudio gritted his teeth, "...You... TOOK..." Arrows began to form his hands, and all around him.. "EVERYTHING FROM ME!" Arrows pierced the Demon, as it squealed in agony. It once more attempted to lunge at them, when something pulled it back. Matheus and Madison helped Claudio up, as Matheus took notice of the being pulling it back.
"....Drusilla...!" Matheus called out, as his mentor pulled the demon back... but she wasn't alone. Antonio, Giorgia, Jacinta, Sylvia, Lei Long, and all the victims of the Espelhar emerged from the vortex, pulling the demon inside. It clawed at the ground, as it began to disintegrate. It's cries of death echoed through, as it was pulled in. The spirits gazed on to the victors of the battle. Claudio breathed heavily, but calmly. Drusilla smiled, as all the spirits faded in the wind...
..."Sorin..." Claudio rushed to be at his lover's side, with Daniel swiftly moving out of the way.
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Anna laughed a little harder at the statement Nina made. She crossed her arms, "...Well... I'm made dinner, so... Let's go eat." Chris did a little dance, "Yes..! Oh my god, I thought i'd never get to eat your food, again!" He hugged his sister, tightly this time. He began to cry, it finally sinking in that she was back. Lillian approached Anna, taking her hands. "...I love you..." Was all she could say, as she pulled Anna in an embrace aswell.
Giorgio began to get fussy, to which Sorin shook his head. "Enjoy the moment, I'll take him..." Anna nodded, when Sorin took his brother, and began to rock him.
Daniel turned to Katya, "I'm so happy, Katya..." He held her close, "She's back..."
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Oct 31, 2019 6:53:59 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 31, 2019 6:53:59 GMT -5
"All made by her! Why do you think I invited you guys out for dinner?"
Nina then watched as her siblings all prepared the plates and she silently stood there, remeniscing and thinking of the past.
"I'm glad she's back, too!" Katya said, although she feared the woman. "It's good to have the family back again."
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Oct 31, 2019 21:12:34 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Oct 31, 2019 21:12:34 GMT -5
Sorin smiled, as he made his plate. It was a table full of hearty meats and potatoes. Daniel made Katya's plate for her,"...Just let me know when you feel like it's enough..." He said, with a smile. A faint echo of the doorbell rang through the kitchen. Lillian set her plate down, and smiled. "I'll go see who it is... You guys are too quick to whip out the guns..!" She said, as Chris and Anna both rolled their eyes. She walked to the door, and opened it. To her surprise, there was no one there... She looked down, to see a bouquet of flowers at the doorstep. Her eyes widened, as she leaned down to pick them up. She looked around, remaining silent. "Lillian...! Is everything okay!?" She heard Chris say, with an obviously full mouth. "...Yeah...! There's nobody here..." She replied, walking into the house. She shut the door, and turned around to see Anna standing before her. "...Pretty...! Nina, I think you have a secret admirer!" She said, taking the flowers. Lillian attempted to object, but Anna was always too quick for her. "...Anna, wait!" She followed her into the kitchen, where Anna handed Nina the flowers. "Those could be for anyone!" Lillian said, keeping her nervousness to herself. Chris raised a brow, "As far as anyone else knows, Nina is the only one who lives here...." Sorin took notice of a note. He pointed it out, to which Anna looked at it. "...Strange..." She said. Ég mun sjá þig fljótlega"You have a foreign secret admirer, clearly..." Anna said, "I don't know what language that is, but it must be European.." Lillian crossed her arms, and walked back outside... Anna looked at Daniel, "Do you know what kind of flowers these are..?" She asked, to which Daniel nodded. "They're narcissus..." He said with a smile. I'll see you soon
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Oct 31, 2019 21:38:11 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 31, 2019 21:38:11 GMT -5
"Oh, that's good! Thanks!" She smiled at Daniel as he prepared her plate.
"I can't wait to dig in!"
Katya smiled. She's heard so much about Anna's cooking. She couldn't wait.
However, Nina waited for Lillian to answer the door and had asked her to go investigate. Nina then saw the flowers and the note. Who is this?
"Hm? What is this?"
She wondered if this was Steve's biological father. "That's quite strange, but we better keep an eye out. Looks like I have a stalker. He or she might try to kill me."
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Oct 31, 2019 22:14:48 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Oct 31, 2019 22:14:48 GMT -5
"...Something tells me Steve's father was... not like Antonio..." Anna said, looking off to where Lillian had gone to. Chris took a deep breath, "She's acting weird... I'll go check on her..." He said, setting his plate down. When he walked away, Anna looked at Nina. "Try to be positive, Nina... You're not exactly the most approachable woman in the world..." She said. Sorin nodded, "Agreed. You're actually scary... Like... Really scary..." He said. Anna smiled, wrapping her arms around Sorin's shoulders. "..Is it good...?" She asked him, resting her chin on his shoulder. He nodded, "Better than dad's shrimp, which was amazing..." Anna raised a brow, "...Wait... Did it have garlic, and butter, and...-" "Lemon!" Sorin said, smiling. "That was my recipe, he stole it!" Anna said, laughing. Sorin grinned, "Figures..."
Daniel gave Katya her plate, and sat down next to his brother. "Who knew you were such a good cook..." He said to his mother. Anna eyes Katya as she began to eat... "I made sure to put something extra special i
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Chris walked outside, taking notice of Lillian looking around. "Lillian!" Chris shouted, and she turned around surprised. "....What Christopher!?" She yelled, tears in her eyes. Chris stopped, "...What's wrong...? Lillian crossed her arms, "Emilia..." She finally said. Chris shook his head, "...I don't understand... What's Emilia got to do with this...?" He asked. Lillian huffed, "Narcissus Flowers were her favorite! This involves me, not Nina!"
She frowned, crying, "..I don't even understand... Is Madison still after me...? This is just..." She became silent. "...Cruel."
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Oct 31, 2019 22:36:18 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 31, 2019 22:36:18 GMT -5
Nina nods. "I looked into his files... He's an assassin like me. A very deadly one at that. He's as heartless as I am, if I dare say, much more ruthless." She explained to Anna.
Katya took a bite of the plate, shouting "Mmm!"
"This is delicious!"
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Nov 24, 2019 14:58:08 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 24, 2019 14:58:08 GMT -5
"I never knew such a person could exist!" Anna said. She smiled proudly, "I'm glad you love it, Katya..." She said, as Giorgio began to get fussy. Anna walked over, and picked him up. "He's probably hungry... I'll be back..." Sorin became silent, as he ate less and less. Daniel took notice, and nudged him. "...You okay..?" He whispered. Sorin nodded, "Yeah... I just..." He set the fork down, "I just need to go..." Sorin quickly got up, and walked out of the door. Daniel stood to go after him, but stopped. "...."
Daniel looked at Nina, "Did that just happen...?" He asked, in somewhat disbelief.
Chris and Lillian saw Sorin walking briskly to his car, handling his keys in a distressed way. It was obvious he was crying.
Lillian wiped her own tears, and called out, "...Sorin!" He ignored them, and drove away. She looked to Chris, who eventually walked inside. "...Hey... Is he okay..?" Chris asked. Although before he could answer, his phone began to ring. He sighed deeply when he answered it, "Madison..." He paused, listening, "Well, it'll be tomorrow, we uh... We just had something come up. I'm glad you understand. Yes, I'll ask her." He said, hanging up. "Joy never lasts long. Madison wants you and I to meet her on the ship so we can work out a way to drive Edgar Grant out of hiding...." He said.
Daniel pursed his lips, "...You're still working with her..?" He asked. Chris crossed his arms, "More, we have a common enemy..."
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Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 24, 2019 15:10:18 GMT -5
Nina sat down and watched as Sorin left. She sighed quietly to herself as Katya continued to eat.
"Is he okay?" Katya asked Daniel, with food in her mouth.
"I don't know. But he's exactly like his mother. He gets upset over the littlest things."
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Nov 28, 2019 21:39:51 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 28, 2019 21:39:51 GMT -5
Anna came running back in, "Oh my god, Daniel...! Come here..!" She waved him down, smiling. Daniel nodded, getting up. He gave a look to everyone, before walking back with her. "...Mom, look..." Anna stopped him, "But this is so cute, you have to see it...!" She whispered. She dug her phone out, and set it to film. "...But Sor--" Daniel stopped in his tracks, seeing Sorin feeding Giorgio and singing him an Italian lullaby. "....Wha..?" Daniel looked on at the scene, eyes wide and mouth ajar.
Sorin eventually stopped, noticing his mother and brother staring. "...Anna don't film me when I don't know..!" He said, to which Anna giggled, "It was too cute a moment to pass up..." She said. Sorin looked at Daniel, "...You okay..? You seem like you've seen a ghost..." He asked, concerned. Daniel shook his head, "...We just saw you leave...!" Daniel said. Sorin raised a brow, "...No...? I came back here with Anna..." He said, and Anna placed a hand on his shoulder. "He was helping me get his food..."
Daniel, crossed his arms, "I'm not crazy... You said said you had to go.." Sorin was increasingly getting more confused. "Your car is gone..!" Daniel said, wondering if he had gone crazy.... Sorin immediately rose to attention, "It better not be!" He rushed into the foyer, and out the front door. "Oh my god, Daniel..!" He turned, "Is this some kind of prank?" Daniel walked outside to see Sorin's car still parked next to Chris'. Daniel huffed, "I saw you leave... We all did..." Anna was confused, herself, at this point.
"...Did I come at a bad time...?" All three of them looked on to see Claudio Serafino. He was dressed in a silver suit, and his black hair slicked back. He held a bouquet of roses in his hand. "Claudio!" Sorin smiled, handing Giorgio back to Anna with his bottle. He walked over, giving a kiss on the lips, "It's so good to see you.." Sorin turned to allow Claudio to see Anna. "This is becoming like a soap opera at this point..." He said, grinning. "But, not surprising, considering Drusilla survived the demon's banishment the first time..." He said. "It is good to have you back..." He handed Anna the roses, "These are for you..." He said, with a smile. "..I may have invited him..." Sorin said, clinging close to his lover.
Anna smiled, "Of course..." She said, taking the roses. "They're beautiful...." The scent greeted her like an old friend, as she let out a deep sigh. "Shall we go back inside, now that this... confusion is over..?" She looked at her son, "Unless you've seen someone else leave, Daniel..?" Daniel frowned, "Sorry..." He said. Anna smiled, placing a hand back on his shoulder. "It's okay... Things are kind of crazy right now..." She kissed his cheek, and went back inside, as did Sorin and Claudio.
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Nov 29, 2019 11:38:02 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 29, 2019 11:38:02 GMT -5
Nina and Katya both were very confused. They had thought that Sorin had left. They were not sure what had happened, but perhaps Sorin changed his mind and walked back in.
But how did he get to Giorgio so quick, though?
Katya and Nina both wondered what had happened.
Soon Claudio walks in as Katya waved and smiled.
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Nov 30, 2019 0:57:08 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 30, 2019 0:57:08 GMT -5
Claudio waved back at Katya, smiling at her. Sorin sat next to Claudio, tilting his head. "Sorry, Nina... I texted him and told him to come over... Don't be mad." He said. Daniel came back inside, and sat next to Katya. He took her hand into his, and held it tightly, wondering what was going on. Anna took a deep sigh, and intertwined her fingers together. "...We are just waiting on one more person, and then... We will be ready to discuss what comes next... For everyone." Anna said. She looked to Nina, and looked back at her sons.
Lillian and Chris looked at Anna, and then at Nina. "...Who--" Chris stopped. "Shit..." Chris walked off, when Lillian looked back, "Chris..!" She called out.
Sorin, Daniel, and Claudio were all silent as they heard Chris begin to argue with Lillian from the kitchen.
"I DO NOT trust her, Lillian! She was always shady, even by mother's standards!!!!!!" He yelled.
Sorin looked at Anna, "Who are they arguing about...?" He asked. Anna pursed her lips, and looked at her son. "Our Aunt, Diana Martin..."
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Nov 30, 2019 13:05:22 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 30, 2019 13:05:22 GMT -5
Nina raised an eyebrow at the name. She hasn't heard of her in a very long time. She didn't know much about her aunt, except her mother never really cared for her that much.
"Oh, so you have an aunt! That's... cool..." Katya said, totally ignorant to the situation. "I didn't know."
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