[Game] Lord Windos' PokeRole Adventure: Celadon City Vandel

[Dragonstrike]

With that said, I snapped my finger, and the chair was gone and I was now GIGANTIC, holding Reiner in the palm of my enlarged ichorous hands, fingers curled inward as if to suddenly cage them. "Now....I did promise that I would reveal some hidden functions of Mamudo Eclispe, yes? Well, what would you prefer to learn first of: its intristic property, or it more....esoteric power that it holds? The rest of the knowledge will come at a latter date when I feel you deserve it, or you happen to clumsly stubble upon it yourself! Take you time and think about it, no rush or pressure! Hehehe...."

Seemingly, 'Mew' isn't particularly bothered about the giant hand about to 'cage' 'her' currently.  Might as well just go with the flow.

'If it's esoteric, then that's probably the more interesting of the two, no?  Well, let's hear it.'

[Lord Windos]

Seemingly, 'Mew' isn't particularly bothered about the giant hand about to 'cage' 'her' currently.  Might as well just go with the flow.

'If it's esoteric, then that's probably the more interesting of the two, no?  Well, let's hear it.'

"Oh, I was so hopping you would pick that option, and yet again you do not disappoint, hehehe! Well, how do I brouch this little tibit of arcane knowledge about my brother's Arm....ah, I know! Remember when you first drew M.E. upon that turtledove's Gallade, so long, longer ago, and how an unexpected visitor decided to tag along and help you land your first shot? I believe you humans refer to that entity as The Reaper, The Shepard of Souls or Guardian of Tartarus, whatever you wish to label them; its not like they care. They normally only appear to the most worthy of wielder to M.E. on special occasions, most of them never good for anyone, but as it turns out you actually CAN summon them at will! It costs quite a bit of Willpower and does an truly Ghastly amount of harm to you (2 Will Points and Half of Reiner's Maximum HP is Lethally Halved, and can not be healed past half max HP until the Reaper is de-summoned, if you wish for detail little drake) to get them to head your call, but if you are willing to pay the price....well, I don't have to tell you how useful having an incarnation of Death and Souls themselves on you side in a fight would be, no?"

(Look through the Persona wiki file for P5 Reaper, and those all its move that it can preform in a battle. The lovely entity is also quite pussiant, having roughly 110 HP and double your base Attributes, - 2 Accuracy to all attacks targeting it as well, and - 1 Damage to all attacks, though its limited to only 2 Actions per round to 'balance' things out. Its also a entity of Death, so if you for some reason want to muck around with that cycle on your behalf, the option is available! Oh, and it can only be used by itself, with no other assitence....well, unless you want to pay the reaper early, that is.)

"Of course, once you have finished whatever business you required the aid of them, they do ask for one final payment: a life, be it one of your Pokémon, and friend or family member, a stranger....or yourself, if you are the only one able to foot the cost. They will reap them, devouring their life essense until other the wisp of their soul remains, before taking it to the Here After, far, far away from the reviving hand of either Mew, you, or Lord Windos. Hehehe....a magnificent power, is it not? Only Arceas and Giratina herself knows of this nasty little secret, and considering just how deadly The Reaper can be, I don't blame them in their attempt to scour away said function, along with it entirely! No luck on the latter, but they managed to succeed in erasing the knowledge of this ritual....until now that is, heheheHA!"

I decided to let their minds perculate on this new intel for a bit, gazing at them with amusement in my eyes as I waited for them to come to grips with the newly discovered capabilities  of their Arm and for them to inevitably ask the question that everyone eventually asks: What in gods name do you want with me?! Not only in those words, but the feeling behind them almost always carries over between individual I've meet, hehehe....!

(Cursed Arm Unique Art Reaper's Summoning has be unlocked/revealed! Hope you enjoy little drake, hehehehe....)

[Dragonstrike]

I decided to let their minds perculate on this new intel for a bit, gazing at them with amusement in my eyes as I waited for them to come to grips with the newly discovered capabilities  of their Arm and for them to inevitably ask the question that everyone eventually asks: What in gods name do you want with me?! Not only in those words, but the feeling behind them almost always carries over between individual I've meet, hehehe....!

As stated earlier, Reiner's far too colorful (in more than one way) to be that average.

'Well?  I can tell you're not done yet, you know.  Got something else to say, right?'

[Lord Windos]

As stated earlier, Reiner's far too colorful (in more than one way) to be that average.

'Well?  I can tell you're not done yet, you know.  Got something else to say, right?'

I let out a chuckle at the near endless bravado little drake possessed as they stared down Darkness itself flippantly, endlessly amused at the sheer gall 'she' had to continued being unintimidated by them. How....refreashing. Its not often I encounter eda being capable of testing its metal again me and holding out, and its always utterly delightful thing to experience. Shame it never lasts that long, though, hehehe....

All too perceptive I see, if you can so easily read me, little drake! Then again, I've taken no pains or put any effort in hiding things from you, so I suppose you have an advantage in that regard. Well, since you asked so nicely...."

Slowly, I moved my hand holding Reiner straight to one of my (to him) massive eyes as it gazed devilishly into their very being....and liking what I saw. Excellent.

Given you superb extranormal abilities, unique skills, a strong affinity with the Elements and Cursed Arms, a oh so wonderful attitude I find enjoyable, and your recent achievement against impossible odds, I decided to sieze control of Lord Windos' little world while he was weakened, bring you into my own little world to meet you myself. I did this all not only to prove that I can and that nobody could stop me, not only to introduce myself to you and tease you with odd bits and pieces of knowledge, but because I had a Purpose in mind for you. A very specific Purpose that seldom in existence hold the qualifications to fufill....and I'm just a lucky ducky that you fit that extravagant bill, aren't I?

What is this Purpose, you ask? Its simple, really: I need you to collect ALL the Cursed Arms of Creation, all the weapons my brother forged in grief....and bring them to me once you have them all in your possession. With each Arm you take a hold of, I'll grant you some more Insight on things from yours truly, and perhaps even give you an odd power or two to tide over that greedy dragon that dwells within you. Survive and gain them all....and you'll receive a boon like no other. I'll also ask that you act as my agent in certain matters that you can choose to accept or ignore, but their will certainly be rewards for cooperation, if you catch my drift.

You can refuse my generous offer, if you choose. However, after all that effort I put in to guide you along this path and even save your life, I would feel most....unappreciated to be spurned. Most unappreciated, really. Still, the choose is yours, and woe is me to begrudge your free will, so think it over for awhile, mull over those details. If you have questions for me about this, I may humor them if you are earnest in your desire to have them answered.....or are hopelessly stuck without my input, hehehe....

[Dragonstrike]

What is this Purpose, you ask? Its simple, really: I need you to collect ALL the Cursed Arms of Creation, all the weapons my brother forged in grief....and bring them to me once you have them all in your possession. With each Arm you take a hold of, I'll grant you some more Insight on things from yours truly, and perhaps even give you an odd power or two to tide over that greedy dragon that dwells within you. Survive and gain them all....and you'll receive a boon like no other. I'll also ask that you act as my agent in certain matters that you can choose to accept or ignore, but their will certainly be rewards for cooperation, if you catch my drift.

You can refuse my generous offer, if you choose. However, after all that effort I put in to guide you along this path and even save your life, I would feel most....unappreciated to be spurned. Most unappreciated, really. Still, the choose is yours, and woe is me to begrudge your free will, so think it over for awhile, mull over those details. If you have questions for me about this, I may humor them if you are earnest in your desire to have them answered.....or are hopelessly stuck without my input, hehehe....

'Mew' has been thinking hard for the past almost a day.  'She' isn't done with the witty responses yet!

'Okay, so I can wield every single Cursed Arm.  Or at the very least, pick them all up without dying on the spot.  Great.  And what do you intend to do with them when you have them all?  Let me guess...use their power to truly become everything or something, yes?  Basically, solidify your control.'

'Okay, so let's say I humor the request and collect these Cursed Arms.  What exactly would I stand to gain, hm?  Power beyond my wildest dreams, yet still lesser than yours?  And the alternative route of refusing isn't something I want to consider if I value my life and/or sanity, I assume?  My, my...you certainly drive a hard bargain, don't you...?'

[Lord Windos]

'Mew' has been thinking hard for the past almost a day.  'She' isn't done with the witty responses yet!

'Okay, so I can wield every single Cursed Arm.  Or at the very least, pick them all up without dying on the spot.  Great.  And what do you intend to do with them when you have them all?  Let me guess...use their power to truly become everything or something, yes?  Basically, solidify your control.'

'Okay, so let's say I humor the request and collect these Cursed Arms.  What exactly would I stand to gain, hm?  Power beyond my wildest dreams, yet still lesser than yours?  And the alternative route of refusing isn't something I want to consider if I value my life and/or sanity, I assume?  My, my...you certainly drive a hard bargain, don't you...?'

For the first time since I first graced the little drake with ever so loving care and presense, I frowned. The claws that act as 'Mew's' cage closed further in, until I could only see a speck of their bright pink body. Such a garish color, but it does add some variety in the void I call home. Yet, it can be so easily snuffed out, if I wish.

Don't presume you know my intentions, Reiner Arendse. My dominion, my power, and my control are perfectly sufficient for my own tastes, and have no desire to extend my influence further than it already is. I will not be that cunt Arceas and her various little godlings she has spawn., and you will do well to remember that. What I want with the Cursed Arms is my own business, and I reveal my intention should you accept my agreement. Not a moment sooner or later.

With that said, though, I unclenched my clawed hands a little, allowing then reprevial of being crushed by my Dark Self, and regain my cheerful grin like not happened at all, and spoke with them with a jolly tone once more.

My my, aren't you a greedy little one? Fortunately for you and your friend Arial, the rewards you will gain under my employment will be entirely to you liking, and if you manage and succeed in my 'heroes quest' for you, then you two will recieve something far better than just simple power, little drake. Far, far better.

As for refusing my offer, I'll just keep you here in within my domain. With me. For all eternity. Which you will endure, given both our immortal nature, so you will experience every moment with me, see what I see, be where I am. There will be no escape. If I have half the mind, I could also just take away your free will lock it away somewhere and throw away the key, and just puppet you around in whatever manner I like. Not too different then your current situation, honestly, you'd just be under new management is all, hehehe....

[Dragonstrike]

For the first time since I first graced the little drake with ever so loving care and presense, I frowned. The claws that act as 'Mew's' cage closed further in, until I could only see a speck of their bright pink body. Such a garish color, but it does add some variety in the void I call home. Yet, it can be so easily snuffed out, if I wish.

Don't presume you know my intentions, Reiner Arendse. My dominion, my power, and my control are perfectly sufficient for my own tastes, and have no desire to extend my influence further than it already is. I will not be that cunt Arceas and her various little godlings she has spawn., and you will do well to remember that. What I want with the Cursed Arms is my own business, and I reveal my intention should you accept my agreement. Not a moment sooner or later.

With that said, though, I unclenched my clawed hands a little, allowing then reprevial of being crushed by my Dark Self, and regain my cheerful grin like not happened at all, and spoke with them with a jolly tone once more.

My my, aren't you a greedy little one? Fortunately for you and your friend Arial, the rewards you will gain under my employment will be entirely to you liking, and if you manage and succeed in my 'heroes quest' for you, then you two will recieve something far better than just simple power, little drake. Far, far better.

As for refusing my offer, I'll just keep you here in within my domain. With me. For all eternity. Which you will endure, given both our immortal nature, so you will experience every moment with me, see what I see, be where I am. There will be no escape. If I have half the mind, I could also just take away your free will lock it away somewhere and throw away the key, and just puppet you around in whatever manner I like. Not too different then your current situation, honestly, you'd just be under new management is all, hehehe....

'Not even a little credit for guessing that you're not going to let me leave without accepting?'

'...*sigh*...' [Colorful enough for you? ;P ]

'...huh?'

'...'

'...'

'Okay...that was weird...'

'...alright, let's jut get this over with, then.  How many are there?  18?  More?  Definitely more, right?'

'...wait a second...what's going on here?'

'...'

[Ah, if only I could tell you, Reiner...if only. But for now, we wait.]

[Lord Windos]

I blinked in surprise at unexpected intrusion of Dragonstrike for a moment, but then my grin become even more wicked as a let out long, sharp crackle.

[Oh, you are a treat , little drake. I'd be careful it I were you, though, as unlike me, you don't know how to directly instill your will into a vessel without the chance of breaking it. That be a dying shame if that happened, wouldn't it?]

Oh, I thought that was obvious enough that it didn't needed to be pointed out, but if you want some praise for figuring out such a simple thing, here you go~ *Pats them on the head with the tip of my other claw* Hehehe....happy?

Yes, there are 18 Cursed Arms you need to gather, one for each 'natural' Elemental type that exists in this universe. I won't tell you the names of them all or what they do until after you encountered them for yourself the first time, as while I want you to collect them, I want you to earn them as well, since otherwise you would not be able to claim them properly. Of course, I'll be more than happy to point you in the general direction of where a Curse Arm is, since I don't want you wandering around blindly in searching them, hehehe.... As a matter of fact, the Cursed Arm that scared little mantis is rather close by, ripe for the taking if you could believe it! I'll let you piece together the rest of the detail yourself, as I do give you that much credit and more. The other two that are in the city are located as described by Windos, so there is not much their I can help you, I'm afraid, hehehe....

Hmm, what else do I need to tell you.....ah yes! I did say that I would tell you why I want the Cursed Arms of Creation, now did I? ....I want them because I want my brother back, and that is all I will say on the matter for now. Collect more pieces, and I'll tell you more if you are insistent.

There is also your little plans of dethroning Giovanni and toppling Team Rocket, and I would say that it would be in yours and everyone's best interest if you don't go traitor on them. There will be....complication should you go that route, but I only offer my suggestion in that personal matter of yours, so please, do as you wish. It will be amusing to watch, regardless of how you act, hehehe...

Oh, and Giratina herself has a massive crush on you. That is all! Are you ready to return to your world, and pick up where you left off before I decided to drop in, little drake?

[Dragonstrike]

[Oh, you are a treat , little drake. I'd be careful it I were you, though, as unlike me, you don't know how to directly instill your will into a vessel without the chance of breaking it. That be a dying shame if that happened, wouldn't it?]

Are you ready to return to your world, and pick up where you left off before I decided to drop in, little drake?

[Oh, do give me a little more credit than that.  I know exactly how much he can take.  Besides, I think Mew would definitely have a row with me if I broke him while he's her instead of himself.]

'...*sigh*...yes, of course I'm ready to get things back on track.'

'...'

'Okay, this is starting to creep me out a little...I'm DEFINITELY ready to head back now...'

[Lord Windos]

[Well, you know best, little drake, heheheHA!]

Well, if you are so eager to begin my errand, little drake....

My hand holding 'Mew' instantly clenched into a fist.

You black out.

When I opened my fist, 'she' was nowhere to be found. Gone, was she from my presence, my domain. I'll miss their company and jabs, but I'm not too despondent. After all, we would meet again in the future.

...Then I look forward to seeing the fruit of your labor then, heheheheheheheahahahahahahahaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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You suddenly become aware of the world once more.

It was just as it was before Zuryk whisked you away to his world/Imposed his will upon the world/did something, everyone still frozen in that moment of time.

(....FINALLY! I'M BACK IN CONTROL, AND CAN CONTINUE ONWARDS WITH MY DUTIES. By jove, that is the last time I fall sick and not put up wards against St. Innocent. *Sigh* Now that they are back in my universe, though, I have to be extra vigilant and keep a tigher grip on the state of thing. Mew's not going be pleased to hear this, though not one bit *Sighs*.....)

Suddenly, you hear Lord Windos' 'voice' ring out through the stillness of the time stop, revealing that you now have access back to your Forth Wall Awarenss/Breaks!

(Umm, listen, would you mind if you keep you meeting with St. Innocent to yourself for now? I don't savor the though of Mew finding out that piece of news, with the way 'he' is now and the general unpleasentness of tonight weighing on 'his' mind....)