Entry 004

[chippedsoul]

Characters: Kazuma Asougi [Jekyll/Hyde]
Campaign: Break
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Summary: Catch-All for the Break


A - The Doctor is out [Network]

I will not be meeting with clients in person until further notice. If you must make an inquiry for some medicine, use the journal to contact me. I will let you know when it's ready to be picked up.

-Disciple

B- A nightly stroll in the forest

[Anyone who happens to be wandering around or living in the forest, might hear a disturbance during the nighttime. It doesn't occur every night, but when it does, it sounded like someone was cutting down the trees. There's also a low rumbling like thunder that occasionally accompanied the sound afterwards, like a rhythmic thumping. Looking into the source, they will find themselves at the edge of the Index. The ground appeared unstable, with trees uprooted and large boulders that have been split into smaller pieces scattering about the area.

This warzone was only found along the edge of the Index, and every few nights, a new area would turn into a disaster area. If someone manages to catch the person in the act, it turns out to be the Disciple, or was it the Disciple? The low rumbling noise was from him ramming trees into the barrier or throwing boulders at it. Whatever he could pick up and throw, which was almost anything, he was directing them at the barrier. A few times he was crazy enough to punch the barrier.] I need...to go... [If you manage to get in close enough, you can hear him mumbling about going somewhere. It doesn't seem like he's quite all there himself. Are those pajamas he's wearing?]

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[This post is for the entirety of the break, so feel free to poke me on Discord or silentdrifterz if there's something else you want to play out instead or make your own starter!]

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[twilightskey]

[Holy crap. Roxas visibly jumps when that tree breaks apart, and winces as the Disciple throws the boulder at the barrier.]

Disciple!!

[He tries again, yelling louder this time.]

What are you doing??

[chippedsoul]

[He stumbles slightly while trying to uproot another tree.] Hm? [Finally, Roxas manages to get his attention, but at what cost? His eyes shined yellow in the darkness as he looks the boy over. He scoffs when he sees his swords. Did he know how to use them?]

Leaving this place. What do think I'm trying to do? [He gives that tree one hard push and just knocks it over, the ground shaking as it lands.] You're awfully far away from where you should be.

[twilightskey]

[Roxas sees those yellow eyes and tenses, one hand lowering to rest near one of his swords's hilt. The swords are still sheathed at his sides, but they're easily within reach if he needs them. Which, he's seriously hoping he won't have to.]

I came out to investigate what all this noise was. [This was completely opposite of the calm Disciple he remembered talking to back at the party, and it puts him a little on edge.]

You said before that the Storyteller rescued you when the Erasers showed up in your world. What do you think would happen if you went back by yourself? If you want to go back so bad, then ask the Storyteller for help.

[chippedsoul]

I'll just kill them. [He casually just puts that out there.]

I can't wait for that Storyteller to "help". I need to go back now. [He lifts the log with one arm and starts ramming the barrier again.] Everything is there. I need to get back.

[twilightskey]

[He says it so casually, too. That throws Roxas for a loop, but he grits his teeth and clenches a fist. What was going on??]

And what are you gonna do when you get back? Are you really the Disciple??

[Was this truly the Disciple? Or some sort of Heartless taking his form? If this WAS Darkness at play, he'd be in for a fight. He longed to have his Keyblades, now more than ever.]

[chippedsoul]

[He stops smacking the barrier, a grin forming on his face.]

Of course~! Who else would I be? Now- [He drops the log, cracking his knuckles.] Are you here to help me, or do I have to tuck you into the dirt?

[twilightskey]

[The very visible threat makes Roxas tense, and now he rests both hands on his swords. He's not wanting to fight, but he will if Disciple gets too rowdy.]

Dunno. I've seen enough manifestations of darkness to take a guess, though. But you should stop breaking down trees and go home before you do something you regret.

[chippedsoul]

Heheh, you're going to stop me with those sticks? [He goes back to ramming the barrier again in defiance. Stop him if you dare, Roxas.]

[twilightskey]

[Rather than be intimidated by the display, Roxas's frown deepens and he draws a sword, pointing it at the Disciple.]

I've stopped bigger threats with less. I'd rather not fight you if I don't have to. But if you need some sense knocked into you, these will work just fine.

[He honestly doesn't want to fight the Disciple, but if this is some sort of Heartless manifestation, he can't just leave it be.]

[chippedsoul]

Mmhmm. [He hasn't stopped his attacks on the barrier, but he's anticipating an attack.]

Last time someone pointed swords at me, I broke them. So I hope you aren't too attached to them. [He ain't scared of you. Bring it, Roxas.]

[twilightskey]

[Roxas sees the taunt, and his grips on the swords tightened. If he wasn't going to make the first move, Roxas will.]

[He dashes forward, swords angled to the sides until he gets close. When he does, he lets out a cry, swinging the blades at the man's middle.]

[chippedsoul]

[A grin forms across his face. Here he comes~. As Roxas charges forward, he turns to swing the log in his direction to meet his swords.]

[twilightskey]

[He swings the blades, hard, against the log, and with the strength behind the blows it's enough to leave deep notches in the wood. He yanks the blades free with a tug, and he swings again, aiming to hit him below the log.]

[He moves fast, even while wielding the two weapons. He may not have his Keyblades, and he may not have his Light powers, but there was still some impressive force behind the blows.]

[chippedsoul]

[He didn't anticipate how quickfooted his opponent was and his swords just scrap his clothes. There's a loud thud as he drops the log to force some space between them. There may have been a dark stain appearing where his clothes had been cut, but the wound won't stay open for long.

Despite the injury, it only seems to excite Hyde more. Just how skilled was his opponent? Hunched over like some feral beast, he lunges at Roxas from above, clawed hands ready to strike down and skewer him.]

[twilightskey]

[The lunge was surprising, but Roxas was quick to pull his blades up, blocking the claws by crossing the blades in an X above him. It was still a struggle once the Disciple's attack hit, but he managed to push the man off with a grunt.]

[Feral as he seemed to be, it was easy to picture him not as the Disciple, but as some strange Heartless. He twirled the sword in his right hand before lunging again, swinging with one, two, three quick swipes one right after another with each blade.]

[chippedsoul]

[He dodges to and fro from his sword attacks. It was almost rhythmic with each swipe, but he sadly has to cut the music now. With reckless abandon he grabs a hold of both Roxas swords, their sharp edges cutting into flesh, but that didn't seem to bother Disciple.] Aw, these swords are kind of flimsy compared to the last one.

[With a snap, they both become blunt weapons.] How about I try stabbing you now! [Using the broken tips like daggers, he starts swiping them erratically at Roxas.]

[twilightskey]

[It's very rhythmic, each swing and step almost like a dance Roxas knows well. But his attack comes to a halt when suddenly the Disciple grabs at his swords, causing him to nearly stumble.]

Wh--?!

[He doesn't have time to respond fully before the swords snap in the other man's grip. Now it's all he can do to back-step, trying to dodge those swipes with the broken tips of his swords. He manages to block a few swipes, but Disciple does land a few lucky nicks and cuts on his cheeks and arms.]

[chippedsoul]

[There was a mad look in his eyes when he manages to get a few cuts, falling into fits of laughter. The excitement reaches a point that he abandons his makeshift daggers and rushes in with his bare hands instead. He does an uppercat swipe with his claws, intending to try and knock Roxas off his balance.]

[twilightskey]

[Roxas isn't easily intimidated, but that mad look and manic laughter chills him to his core. It makes him unable to anticipate the rushed swipe, and the Disciple gets a hit on him.]

!!

[He pulls his arms up, but with the shorter, broken blades, he's not able to intercept. The claws draw blood on his arm and he stumbles, falling backwards.]

[chippedsoul]

[He puts on a toothy grin as sees the blood on his hands, licking some of it off.]

Aw, I guess this is the extent of your abilities. [He walks over, grabbing Roxas by the ankle and starts dragging him towards the barrier.] But you did managed to get a hit in, that's still something, I suppose.

[twilightskey]

[Roxas is still trying to re-orient himself by the time Disciple grabs his ankle. Panic sets in as he realizes he's being dragged, and he begins to thrash, kicking at the Disciple with his free leg. He tries to keep himself grounded by stabbing one of the blunt blades into the ground, while the other he keeps swiping at the Disciple's hands.]

Let me go!

[chippedsoul]

[He clicks his tongue, pulling even harder when he's met with some resistance. His blunt sword managed to get a few cuts into his arm, but the grip on his leg remains firm.]

Let you go? Well....all right. [He lifts him by the leg, which probably bends it in an unpleasant way, having to pull the weight of his body along with. He then proceeds to toss Roxas right into the barrier.]

[twilightskey]

[Roxas lets out a small cry as he's lifted up, his leg bending in a very painful way as he's dangled off the ground. He tries to struggle, but suddenly he's flying through the air as he's hurled at the barrier.]

[He tries to regain his sense of perspective, but once he strikes the barrier he's hurled back, at a faster rate than what the Disciple originally tossed him at. He barely has enough time to cry out before he realizes the ground is coming up fast.]

[He throws his hands in front of him, and hits the ground hard, bouncing on impact. There's a sickening crack and a pop, and his right arm erupts into fiery agony.]

Aaagh!!

[chippedsoul]

Hahaha! Weren't you just bragging how you've fought bigger threats?! [Ah, such beautiful screams from this child. He scurries over to him, dropping on all fours on top of him, a clawed hand grabbing for the arm that hasn't broken yet.]

I guess it was all just talk. [He licked his lips, sharp teeth visibly seen as he smiles devilishly down at him. His hand slowly squishes his uninjured arm. His prey has been brought down, now it's time to play with his food.]

[twilightskey]

[Roxas would retort back, but the pain he’s feeling makes it impossible to form a comeback. He has fought bigger threats, Heartless and Nobodies of incredible strength. But all those times, he had his Keyblade with him; now, he’s empty-handed and feeling very, very worried.]

[He flinches as the Disciple looms over him, and winces in pain, both due to his injured arm and the grip squishing his good arm. For a brief moment, the only noise he makes is his laboured breathing, the corners of his eyes prickling with tears of pain.]

[Then, moving half on instinct and half on desperation, he takes a deep breath and yells.]

[Only, it’s not just a yell. It’s a yell fuelled by his magic, brimming with power borne by a need to survive. It’s a loud, stunning shout, and it’s directed right in the Disciple’s face.]