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Post by Tekka King on Dec 14, 2010 17:44:25 GMT -5
Tekka simply glanced up at Rex... or was it Lauren? In the current light it was difficult to tell, and by the time he had introduced himself Tekka was befuddled, "Should you be looking for your sister, Rex? She was worried about ya." This was another attempt to ward the elder Tora away, Tekka honestly didn't want to have to have Rex breathing down her neck for this. Besides, it was a family (and other such affected persons) affair.
Jack, on the other hand started snickering. "Like hell I'm the boss. Phoenix is Eva's boss." He was just Hotaru's boyfriend, and while it kept him from getting his ass kicked by Eva it didn't really give him any right (or want) to try and boss the elder blond Tora around.
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Aiden barely registered Madoka or Xion, though he DID notice them a tad. He wasn't really able to form a coherent sentence so he lashed out at the door beside him, the small sane part of his mind directing the rage away from the brunette. He was breathing heavily, the pent up aggression needed a way out. He needed to pick a fight with someone, ANYONE, but NOT Madoka.
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Post by Hotaru King on Dec 14, 2010 18:14:38 GMT -5
Hotaru nodded after Jack had said her nickname. "But that's not important for the moment." she said. "This has nothing to the clans so there's no reason you should be here." She tried reaching for Jack's hand again for some sort of reassurance that she wouldn't lose it anytime soon. ~~~ Madoka jumped back and tripped in reaction to Aiden. She fell on the ground, more than a little scared. "Aiden?" she asked, cracking her voice a little. "Wh-what's wrong?" There were a few tears in the corner of her eyes. Just like the crybaby she was...
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Post by Rex Coelestis on Dec 14, 2010 18:38:34 GMT -5
The rather intimidating larger man, 6 feet in height and of stocky build did little to hamper Rex's mood. Rex's only thought of the man's unbrushed mannerism and foul mouth was that he was a disgrace to the Tora clan name. Surprisingly, the words meant to inspire fear had the opposite effect, bringing pity to him instead.
However, the words of the young, kind, unimposing lady were the ones that brought a reaction from Rex. Lauren, the imaginary sister she had made up, caused Rex to flinch momentarily. "Ah... s-so you've met my sister have you? She's a grand old woman, however... I doubt you'll be seeing any more of her." A nervous laugh from our dresscrossing young lady.
She awkwardly rubbed the back of her head, assuming it be best to stay out of Tekka's way, least she arise any more suspicion out of her. "I surmise I had better get to looking after her then... Ignoramous, Mr. Ookami, Tekka, Loud Mouthes" She stated, nodding to Kage, Jack, Tekka, Hotaru and Eva respectively as she bid them a farewell.
Descending the stairwell she tossed them a quick smirk. "Stay classy." before continuing down.
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Post by jernus on Dec 14, 2010 18:57:21 GMT -5
Kage's eyes flashed at the insult. This strange (wo)man had been intruding on personal business, and yet he/she treated the group as if they were some strain of mutants or something. Such elitism was infuriating to the giant, thus drawing the coin from Kage's pocket. With veritable lightning in his hands, the largest of the Toras sent the silver Braille projectile through the air at speeds that anthropomorphic hedgehogs might have found impressive, aimed right for the back of the androgynous person's head. It wouldn't damage him/her badly (not too much so, at least), and if he/she caught it, it would just mean that Kage could have the chance to demolish his/her face with the butt of his pistol.
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Post by Tekka King on Dec 14, 2010 19:40:01 GMT -5
Tekka managed to snatch the coin out of the air and handed it back to her boyfriend. "He's not our problem right now." She reminded him, a little scared at his odd anger despite herself. She needed him calm right now, otherwise she wasn't sure how long she'd get her own relative calm to last.
Jack took a hold of Hotaru's hand, hoping to keep her from losing it. He gave a look at Rex's retreating form before moving towards their intended target, the roof. And they were almost there.
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Aiden was unable to respond to the frightened Ookami, already his vision was being obscured by red. His fist was bloody from hitting the steel and a few bones were probably cracked, but the metal was dented deep. He moved forward only to be stopped in his tracks by a gunshot behind him.
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Post by Hotaru King on Dec 14, 2010 22:39:13 GMT -5
Hotaru squeezed Jack's hand a little more, what was waiting for them wouldn't be too good knowing Aiden. She looked as serious as she could have been in that current moment, heading to the roof with the rest of their group. Eva followed after them quickly, staying with Hotaru the whole time. There was no way on Earth she would let Aiden do something to her boss. She prepared herself for anything and everything as they finally got to the door to the roof. ~~~ Madoka quickly rushed back a few steps, more terrified than she had been in a while. She hadn't seen Aiden like this, it scared her. Her head jerked to the side when she saw more people come up to the roof. What did they want? They were only gonna make things worse!! She let out the best glare she could manage through tears at the new arrivals, spotting a few familiar faces in the small group.
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Post by Xion Taylor on Dec 15, 2010 12:23:33 GMT -5
Xion came back through the door took one look at Aiden and muttered softly "Calm down ya fucking baby" before standing next to Madoka. She smirked when the group came up "About time... guns eh?It's okay to carry them but do you have the guts?"
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Post by Tekka King on Dec 15, 2010 17:36:26 GMT -5
Tekka was taken aback by the sight of Madoka and Xion. Aiden, the murderous and anti-social psycho, actually had allies? She hadn't thought him capable, honestly. Though she would have doubted Madoka being an ally with Aiden if it hadn't been for Jack bringing back that tidbit of information Matsuda had supplied them with. Tekka had surprised herself with the shot,and with how much her aim had been off. A moment later she realized that she had unconsciously flicked the safety off when she had pulled it out at Rex. No wonder it had surprised her.
And now their stealth bit of the mission was over... Shit.
Aiden had felt the bullet graze his cheek, drawing blood and lighting a stinging burn in the flesh. Threats. Attack. And like a beast gone mad the Ookami lunged for the first person he saw, which just happened to be the fairly-familiar brunette Tora.
Jack fired the next shot, this time on purpose (and at the same time answering Xion's question), he then charged at Aiden. He was a little faster than his brother, and he might be able to keep him away from Hotaru. The bullet struck Aiden's left arm, near his shoulder, and Jack rammed into the shoulder with his own attack.
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Post by Hotaru King on Dec 15, 2010 18:05:37 GMT -5
Eva immediately went after Aiden right along with Jack, there was no way in hell she'd let Lover Boy be the only one defending Boss, after all. She was the only one who hadn't brought a gun with her, thus was left with only her fist to fight with. Smart move? No, but it suit her best. The blond mirrored Jack and rammed into Aiden's other shoulder, hoping their combined force would knock him over.
Hotaru pulled her gun out to be ready for whatever attack came next. She wasn't too positive that Jack and Eva alone could take Aiden down, but there were other people on the roof they needed to get pass, too. One being a younger girl she could only guess was Madoka, the girl with the personality disorder Matsuda had mentioned once. The other girl looked familiar, but she wasn't too sure who she was exactly.
Madoka's eyes widen at the sight of Hotaru. Aiden was right, she was alive! The brunette, though as poor at fighting as she was, stood up quickly and grasped the knives Xion had given her a few moments ago. She ran forward and tried to stab Hotaru in the arm or something, only being met with the ex gang leader grabbing her wrist, spinning her around, and pressing Madoka's arm against the little Ookami's back. Hotaru tried being as gentle as she could, the poor girl didn't know what she was getting herself into, after all.
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Post by jernus on Dec 15, 2010 22:09:35 GMT -5
Kage was perhaps the last to act, and elected to make the paired attacks of the blonde lady and Jack a trio of force. Surely, with the added force of a giant, the three of them could topple their psychotic foe. He drew his big guns, just in case a little extra (burning) shove was in order. --- A streak of gold light became visible as Jeremiah let loose his first attack. It was aimed for the scythe-wielding girl who he had seen in the tree earlier, and with any luck the energy-fueled strike would hit her in a place vital for offense, but not for vitality. The older Ookami still wasn't quite masterful of his ability to fire a coin with a boost of his own mental power, so the aim might be a bit off.
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Post by Xion Taylor on Dec 16, 2010 16:24:42 GMT -5
The coin hit the metal of her scythe ,close to her head but she ignored it.Her mind was fighting ... who to help Aiden or Madoka.She silently wished out of the blue the girl she saw earlier would come and give her a hand.
She quickly decide upon Madoka ... it became apparent that the 'thing' (thing being the lovely and affectionate name she had for Eva) was close to the brunette so ... kill two birds with one stone?She lunged at her hopefully knockin her to the ground.Xion was happy that Madoka had tried to use what she had given them.Aiming a punch at Eva's pet she looked at Madoka "You throw 'em" she instructed
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Post by Tekka King on Dec 16, 2010 18:15:17 GMT -5
Tekka honestly wasn't sure what to do, and despite the training they had gone through her hands were shaking too much to fire the gun again. Knowing this, the tiny thief holstered it and decided to help Hotaru. Tekka couldn't bring herself to get Madoka, she was her friend, and Xion was her self-proclaimed adopted big sister. However since there were so many attacks on Aiden getting involved there would be more a hindrance than a help.
Aiden managed to get his guard up for the second attack, barely recognizing the faces of the assailants. Jack was clear, Eva registered, and Kyle was just barely there. Still, the third attack knocked him back a bit and he transferred the toppling momentum into a back handspring. The pain in his arm barely registering through the red mists clouding his mind and his vision. The giant Ookami lifted up Eva by the collar and threw her towards Kyle, batting Jack aside with less force (although had his aim been off it would have broken some ribs).
Jack managed to keep his footing, firing another shot to Aiden's leg to keep him from getting close to Hotaru. The eldest King sibling let out the approximation of a roar and stumbled. The middle King charged again, no real plan in mind at this point except to keep him away from Hotaru.
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Post by jernus on Dec 17, 2010 12:50:01 GMT -5
Kage barely caught the blonde woman who had flown at him from Aiden's counterattack. Holding someone else and being amidst a battle gave the giant an idea that he rather liked. Granted, he'd rather use it with Tekka, but at least this way his beloved would stay safe. "Brace yourself," whispered the enormous Tora into Eva's ear. "I'm gonna do just what he did... I'm gonna throw you at Aiden, but be ready so that you can fulfill your part of the attack." --- Jeremiah caught the coin after it hit the strange assassin lady's weapon. It had been deflected, but there was no way that it hadn't left at least a good crack in the scythe. Taking aim again, the boyish Ookami launched his signature move again. He had learned once that an attack's destructive power could be multiplied by one thousand if one knew the name of the attack, and if this one didn't succeed in hitting the female attacker of Kage's pals, then Jeremiah would have to search his heart for what to call it.
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Post by Eva King on Dec 17, 2010 17:41:01 GMT -5
Hotaru barely avoided the girl's attack, releasing Madoka in the process. The blue eyed Ookami took a few steps back and look back at Xion, nodding at her little tip. Madoka was actually pretty decent at aim, and was surprised when she hit Hotaru in the arm with one.
Hotaru, however, was not too pleased. She had been too busy trying to recover from Xion's atempted attack that she hadn't noticed when Madoka had shot the knife at her. It wasn't in too terribly deep, but it was enough for her to feel it. She pulled it out quickly, ignoring the blood that was running down her arm. Turning to Tekka for a quick moment, she called, "Tekka, help me out here!" she didn't mean to yell, but under the current situation it was understandable. "I got this chick." she said, staring down Xion. With Tekka and Madoka being around the same age, she assumed it would be an easier fight for the two of them than vice versa, plus, they didn't have to fight if there was some way Tekka could convince 'Doka...
Eva almost jumped out of Kage's arms until he told her the plan. She nodded quickly and got ready to pound Aiden into the ground the moment she made contact with him.
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Post by Tekka King on Dec 17, 2010 20:35:33 GMT -5
Aiden managed to block Jack's charge, having been expecting it somewhat. What he also managed to catch the handle of the gun aimed for the side of his head. The large Ookami struck out at Jack with his bad leg, knocking him aside and tossing the gun close (but not quite) to the edge of the roof. Little brothers shouldn't use guns, they get hurt. Jack couldn't get hurt by a gun, Aiden wouldn't let it happen.
Jack caught a glimpse at Eva and Kage and decided to keep Aiden in about the same place. He had a hunch for what the idea was, simply because Kage had about the same stance as a major league pitcher right then.
Tekka nodded to Hotaru and stuck with keeping Madoka occupied, mostly by talking. "Doka! What are you doing with Aiden?" On all accounts, she was actually really concerned about the Ookami. "He's trying to kill me!" This might shock the brunette out of her attacks or perhaps reinforce them depending on what Aiden had told her, but it was one of Tekka's few shots.
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