(GS3) Field: Hotel

[Cipher Izanagi]

When Darren spoke again, he felt some kind of connection, since he himself had made similar comparisons. "Well, I won't say it's weird. I mean... I think, I count as a zombie... Or Vampire?... ...I think I like vampire better. In any case, everything has seemed like a manga or anime lately so you're not off about your comparison. ..." he waited for a moment before sighing out again and looking outside once more. "There is merit I guess in what you say. But life doesn't always work like comics, or manga, or anime... Even like this. If there's some sappy ending to this story I'm done." he joked about that really. He was opening a bit more which was a good sign at least, counter acting what he'd said. "I'll keep what you said in mind I guess before I decide what I want to do. For now, I'm going to stay away from my decks. Can't reverse me if you can't fight me and I can run away."

[Golden Sage NovaRaizer]

Darren listened to him intently, seeing his decision. His crack made him smile as well. He wasn't all business at least. Talking to him like this was a good change from the norm. They never really did have time to talk with all that happened. He was about to speak when he remembered his phone went off before Seifer had walked in. He knew it was late but he saw it was Yukino.

Seeing the text made him think of Seifer's words in a different light. He looked up at the male and said, "You're not wrong about that, but if you do that... what about everyone else? Yuki won't run... and she lost today. If it happened again she could get Reversed like we did... if not worse. Speaking of which, wasn't Noel... Reversed as well? Are you really okay with leaving things like that to chance and fate when you might very well have the power to save them? Even if running does save them in a way... I don't think I could do that. Not that you lose any respect from me for making a choice like that."

[Cipher Izanagi]

"Protecting someone isn't just about fighting." he spoke a quote he'd heard once somewhere. Where did he hear it from? Oh well. "As for Noel. ...I know. I'm going to figure something out. About Yuki-Nee-san... I'm not sure, I'm really not sure if I could face her right now. But you're... I guess you're right." he sighed before turning slightly to walk toward the door, his hands still in his pockets. "...I'm going to go now. There's... With what I gained I guess. Thanks. Try not to let yourself die. Pretty sure she's into you sort of." he had no way to justify what he said as he walked out, shutting the door behind him and walking down the row of doors. Oh right, his phone buzzed. Checking it, it was... Haruka? The message was blank but. ...He'd message tomorrow. Him and Yukino. He needed to apologize to the person who considered herself a soldier.

Darren AF+3

[Golden Sage NovaRaizer]

Darren's face became a crimson red after his last comment as he walked out. Did he really just say that? It didn't matter. He shook his head as he thought about what he said. 'Protesting someone isn't just about fighting.' That was true, but these invaders wouldn't just stop if they asked nicely. Oh well, Darren was sure he would make the right choice. He decided to reply to Yukino.

I'm not really going anywhere. I'll be in Room [Insert Room Number]. See you tomorrow, Yuki.

With that done, he closed his eyes, preparing to go to sleep. He had actually eaten a lot of his meal.

Xateramusa: AF+4
Seifer AF+3

[xateramusa]

As the Taxi pulled up to the hotel and stop Xat got out of the taxi and waited for Mikaela to get out as well.

[OverDrive]

Diablo had checked several area such as the amusement park and the regional hall, but no matter how hard he looked he could not find any hint or sense towards finding this madman.

"...How can I find him...he needs to be somewhere, it's already been an hour....was it a bluff?" he thought, as he kept from building to building and continued running, scanning the area around him.

He stopped near the hotel building now that a few minutes had passed after the hour, but nothing happened...that was until he he heard that terrifying sound.

"...No...No!" he shouted, as he turned to find the hotel building beginning to catch fire.

[Spectre Diamond]

Dropping the last of his torches he watches as the flames began to spread in the hotel room. He had made sure to set a fire in every floor. He puts back his mask and jumps out of the window. Tomoda landed on his feet and got on his motorcycle. He started the engine and driven off on the road. He gave one last look as the hotel is engulfed in flames.

"One down."

[Golden Sage NovaRaizer]

Darren was just beginning to awaken. He felt better after eating but his wounds were still only a day old. Luckily Xateramusa did a better job patching him up then he had done for himself. He started to smell smoke as he looked around. Why is it getting hot around here? It didn't take long to put two and two together. As soon as he did, Darren jumped up. The place was on fire.

Unfortunately for Darren, he couldn't actually materialize units under normal means. Gorescue would be able to save him from something like this if he could. He went for the window, but it was already hot and hard to touch. Trying would re-injure him AGAIN. "After all that's happened... I'm not getting burned alive..." he muttered as he tried to go low, getting below the smoke.

[OverDrive]

The hotel room had begun to engulf in flames, he could not stand by and watch this, so he took out his phone and dialed for fire fighters ambulances just in case. He did notice one man get on a motorcycle before storming off, he knew it was the general but he could not go stop him and leave the flames to do too much and harm people....just the sight of the flaming structure gave him a bad memory.

"Tch...He's insane!" he said, as lunged at the building, grabbing as many fire extinguishers as he can to help slow down the flame spread. With his impressive speed and precise aim he was able to keep most floors from getting a lot of damage "Do you hear me general?! This place won't burn!" he shouted as he extinguished most of the flames with enough speed.

As he continued helping people evacuate he found a hotel room that was going to almost be doused in flames as he opened the door he saw a face he could not forget, "..Darren...No I have to help him." he said, as he doused some of the flames, picked up Darren's body and jumped from the window to the ground making sure that he got immediate help just in case, before he jumped back to continue his efforts.

Thankfully a few moments later the fire fighters arrived and helped completely put out the flame and evacuate individuals. With the building secured, Diablo jumped from a window onto another building rooftop, coughing and struggling, "-cough--cough-...He's serious...I can't stand here any longer the situation is being dealt with...I have to stop that madman!" he said, as he leapt from his spot and ran to the next area he can check hoping to arrive before the general does.

[Golden Sage NovaRaizer]

As Darren was trying to think of a pathway out of the burning building, his eyes widened as he saw a man in a mask enter and grab him. He looked familiar. Was he someone from the Shopping District? Whoever he was, it was ripped straight out of one of Darren's comics. A masked hero who enters at just the right time to save the day.

When he was outside, he took a deep breath of fresh air, after coughing out the bad air a bit first. He looked up at the guy from his seated position and said, "What the heck... Is this some kind of anime or something?" He didn't really have time for gratitude as the male left. He wondered who it was, not really able to see anything about the obvious hints because he was too busy thinking about the fact that he was just the damsel of a manga.

[Sirvat]

The taxi driver pulls up in front of the hotel.

Mikaela gets out of the taxi, and notices there is large amount of people looking to be in a daze. He looks around in notices why the people were in such dismay the hotel his friend Xatermusa was staying in is completely ruined.  Mikaela could only imagine how his friend Xat was feeling. He turns towards her and shes on her needs in complete shock. Mikaela notices a mask man leaving the scene who look really cool Mikaela thought to himself as he rushed to help Xat up.

[Cherry]

Yugure approached the hotel Darren informed her of. ... Or rather, the blazing remnants of it. The Fire Department had already arrived, but the damage was done. The confused, dazed masses outside began calming themselves, seeing the flames put out. Some spoke of a masked hero who helped save a boy stuck inside. Hopefully an ally... The soldier quickly spotted Darren, and approached him.

"Are you alright?" The woman inquired.

[Golden Sage NovaRaizer]

Darren smiled slightly as he waved to Yukino. He stood from his sitting position and said, "I'm okay. Just glad my friend Xat was out when it happened. I was the only one there and some guy in a mask got me out. Sounds weird just saying it..." He looked around for a moment, hoping Xat didn't try to go inside the hotel to get him. At least the fire was out so it wasn't... technically dangerous.

"Glad to see you're doing well, Yuki." This was likely the first time he called her that and he did it without thinking at all. After all, he did have other things on his mind. He technically wasn't even fully recovered from his injuries yet.

[Cherry]

Oh, so Darren was the damsel who was saved. "I'm glad you're alright. This masked fellow seems like someone I'm going to have to interrogate at some point."

Saying that, hearing "Yuki" got some irritation from her. Honestly, those close in terms of relationship with her could call her Yukino, she didn't mind all that much. However, she wanted Yukino Espoir to die off, and hearing a nickname for her brought annoyance. Regardless...

"I hate to bring this up while you're recovering, but I need you to tell me about the scythe - about Chaos Breaker."

[Golden Sage NovaRaizer]

Darren had heard of her Yukino name from Seifer, though inadvertently because he was listening on their conversation about Haruka at the time. Still it was much better as a name then Yugure... and easier to remember as well. "Sure thing, Yuki," he said as he didn't realize it had bothered her. He sat down lightly on the floor as he started to think about it.

"Well, it happened at the Culture Festival. He was wearing a cloak at the time so I couldn't see that it was a dragon or anything. I challenged him to a fight because I had just had one with Hana. Next thing I know I lose my rears and I can't do anything. Daiyusha loses and then I'm Reversed... but I know I saw that blade within the situation. I dunno how much all of that helps."