Halloween Hunting (HH 9 : Saix & Zexion)

[Saix]

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *just getting ready to go out again, he had thought of going to Traverse Town, but thought that Xaldin and the others could handle it and update him if it were true: Carrying the massive ridged blade he'd made in one hand, he closed the front of the shop as he came out*

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: Is it safe to assume you're not going deer hunting with that thing? *Hands on hips, standing in casual clothes for the setting of the world*

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: ... *almost drops it immediately, scooping him up and hugging him tight* Gods I missed you.. *kisses along his cheek to his lips, smiling wide* Not deer, no.. *purrs against his lips* I have another sword for that, as you might recall..~ *sets him down again carefully* Come with me? I was about to go heartless hunting.

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: Oof! *Hugs Saix's neck, chuckling faintly* I noted that *Kisses back softly, the chuckle keeping up* I know all too well. But hm? Where at? *Looks up at, tilting his head to the side* I've heard of the stronger heartlesses in HalloweenTown, I'm interested to know more about them if possible? <<

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *a bit iffy on going out specifically to see them* All right.. but, if things start to look dodgy, we portal to another area or world, all right? *already opening a portal in a nearby corner, his eyes glancing around to be certain they weren't seen* ...also. *blushes a bit, quieter* ....please don't make fun of me when we get there?

[Saix]

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: I've no intention on fighting them, I already know they're stronger. I just want to know if there are any other differences since no one else has told me this. *looks around himself before heading to the portal* Why would I?

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *tilted slightly to one side on his first step following with that last question, a near groan* You'll see, it's the same every time. *and he sighed, before he went back to the other subject, letting Zexion go first: he'd had a good time with Marluxia.. but he still didn't like that form very much. He'd gotten, fairly used to it though* As for the heartless there.. there are quite a few that hadn't been there before: but the worst of them have taken up the wood.

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: *His tail was replaced by a devils tail, miniature wings and a pair of horns on his head though the deer ears were still kept, one flattened back by a black top hat, red blue and purple roses tucked into the band around the bottom* *Swallow tailed suit and gloves the finish the set* *Looks to Saix now curiously, his eyes were black except for the iris which was a deep blue*

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *large, dark wings hung over his back barely stirred after they stretched, and he looked as though he might have been wearing the cloak at first: though that wasn't teh case. One quarter of it was sleeveless black netting over one side of his chest and a portion of his abs to the waist: that sleeve being a different, dirty ivory fabric that held by dark strap of leather just above his bicep was kept even better by another over it at his wrist. He was trying to will his tail still, the long, soft, black furry thing swishing in irritation, and matching black cats ears at either side of his head flattened a bit still expecting some form of insult even from one of his lovers. His eyes seemed a little brighter.. more metallic, picking up the moonlight and refracting it brightly when they weren't glowing outright. To top off the look.. there was a belled collar above the ones he nearly constantly wore this last month alone at a looser state in order to keep them from being in the way --both given by his lovers-- and it sounded clear as he turned his head to look to the center of town from the base of those steps* If we go that way and through the first half of the cemetary, we might catch a glimpse of them from Curly Hill. Every once in a while you can see the big one from there...

[Saix]

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: Kitten, it suits you. *Smirks, though not really insulting, afterall kitten has always been the petname* Could be worst afterall. *Summons his lexicon for safety and moves off towards the hill slowly, reading up to pet at the ear as he passed* The wings are an odd touch.

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *smiles gratefully for that, his ears lifting a bit* Thank you. *follwoing along at his side, he flipped the blade in his hand to one side, moving the pack he always carried over his back out of the way: a soft chuckle* Well... I was a demon in my past life you know..

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: No I don't know. Go on? *Twitches the one ear back, glancing over his shoulder*

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *expecting it as he's been here several times: he immediately skewers the first wight knight that pops up; stepping forward to slash it away with his bare claws. He doesn't bother to summon his claymore, not because they're weak, but because he doesn't have that much to waste on it this early* I used to work for Hades. I was one of his soul reapers. I either contracted them at the end of their life.. or tricked the living into service. *and another, he grunted* I hated him, very much... and tried to stay away from him as much as possible.. using my duties as an excuse. The rest, is somewhat patchy. I do remember the traverse to Bastion though.. that first time, barely. I was looking for something.. or some one. I don't remember what. *there were other things he remembered as well, but much of that was .. spotty, and he wasn't sure how to convey those kinds of memories to Zexion, much less explain how he'd remembered them*

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: *Strolls after, letting Saix do the work mainly to keep an eye on any differences in strength before and after the moons collapse* I see. How did you come into service?

[Saix]

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: I don't remember that part. I may have been born or created into it. I was a demon after all.. and there is only one lord of Hell in that world. *there was a great deal of difference: a huge gap in what his ability should have been like, and what it was at current: especially under a constantly full moon. Where Saix would have normally just made them all come out and used his claymore to sweep them away like paper dolls: he was having to draw them out a few at a time: skewer them with the ridged sword so they couldn't get away: and dispatch them bare handed with his claws. It was time consuming and very depressing when he thought about it: which was why he tried very hard not to.. often distracting himself with something else* We had the ability to buy our freedom though. A certain number of souls, and that was rewarded. *still, for going about it that way he was fairly quick. He hadn

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: Were you ever able to collect enough? *Never likes attacking personally, crushing someone with a book seemed rather pathetic- and books were meant to be read, not played with*

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *thinking about that, his brows furrowed and he took on a look of concentration as he swiped through the last of them in the square, looking at the ground for a moment* I did, I think.. though, the memory doesn't feel right. At least I think that's how best to describe it. I had something else I was working for, with higher price.. and something happened. I chose my freedom instead, and started searching. *he rubbed a hand back through his hair, his voice almost drifting off* Something very important was missing.. it had to be for me to change directions so suddenly to look for it, and eventually find a way to Radiant Garden. *shook his head* Everything in that era is half faded.. *looking up at him again he sighed* Huge chunks of my memory are gone, not that I am the only one this has happened to. Axel and I have talked about this at length.. Marluxia, Xaldin, Blank especially. He tries to fill in the holes for Axel or help him remember. Axel has said he gets nothing except the vague feeling he should be remembering much of it. Other times he says he thinks his brother is 'bullshitting him.'

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: Xaldin lost his memories as well? *Rathet surprised by that, assumed it was something only the neophytes had to worry with* I wish there was some way I could help. I could look into other things along with my current work. *doubt's he'll find anything useful, but a try is a try*

[Saix]

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *nodded* He's far more than I do, but according to him there are still parts missing yes. Apparently Setzer resurfacing has helped a great deal. A good portion of that is anger from what he's said. They didn't split well. *one hand reached for Zexion's hair, stroking along the blind side before they started moving again towards the graveyard* Marluxia and I have been travelling now and then to seek out his missing memories while on missions and whatnot as well, and have uncovered a few things on both sides, though fairly vague on my side. *a small blush, he cleared his throat* Mostly though, my concern is getting better first. Having my memories won't mean a thing at this rate if one day I go to sleep, and don't wake up.

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: How does one 'seek out memories'? Isn't it sort of like amnesia? Thinngs just.... *Frowns* Tch, don't speak like that. *leers up at, biting back the want to call him an idiot, obviously not liking that talk* We weren't given a second chance to die off that easily so don't even think about going there.

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *looking back at him for a moment, he paused* I don't want to think that way Zexion.. but it's already started to happen. Ther have already been several instances where Axel or one of the others have to find me still asleep in the middle of the day, and been unable to wake me up. I went days at a time without sleep after the second time, just for that very reason.. *a sigh, he held up that sword, looking at it* I can't even use my claymore, here, in the full moon; without using half of the power I have stored just to do so. It's frustrating, depressing, and frightening to someone like me. My sword has always been among the most important contributions I've had for the Organization. Now, I can't even use it: and am lucky if I am awake during daylight hours to even try. Where does that leave me?

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: Just because it started doesn't mean it'll finish. You won't die and when it's all over I'll be the first to tell you I told you so. *curls his tail around Saix's tail, arms over his chest and keeping that adamant look*

[Saix]

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *trying to believe that, and appreciating his defiance of the idea at the moment, he smiled a little, his own tail stopping the gentle swish that had started while concentrating on the not-so-good thoughts; kicking out a nervous joke in an attempt at bringing the mood --including his-- up, that .. really wasn't that funny to him when he was finished with it* True.. I'll probably just end up like Aurora until waht needs to be done is finished.....heh. *did not want, hardcore: and he glanced to Zexion's book for a moment, leaning for a kiss, asking* Back me with your magic? There are a few jacks on the hill, as well as rhapsodys.. it's likely to go much quicker..

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: you would have two lovers breaking you from the spell then |3 has anyone even attempted that yet when they can't get you to wake up? *casts the book out, the pages fluttering before several pages moved out, causing a tornado around the heartless* Mhmm.

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *chuckled a bit at that* No... *taking up the remainder he finished them off, a wider smile turned back at him* ..but then I would probably wake up just to punch anyone besides you two for the attempt. I'm yours, and Marluxia's, and no one elses.

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: Like wise of you both, and as long as you both know this. *trots up the the hill once the pests are elliminated, pulling Saix along by the tail*

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: Of course I -- *chuckles at being tugged along by the tail, his first steps almost sideways because of it, though he caught up quickly; opening the gate to the Hill: they were quiet now, but he knew that a whole mess of heartless were on the other side.. only the center was even remotely safe from being bombarded* Be careful as you go in.. there are a great deal of them here..

[Saix]

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: My mother didn't give me legs just because they look pretty. *AKA: I can run when I need to- whoever said retreat makes you a coward can go suck it* Besides, I can take care of us~

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: All right love~ *leans to nibble close to his ear on his way past, coming in after him with his blade at the ready. A knot of jack in the box, wight knights and rhapsody cropped up immediately: and Saix went after the ones on the right as best he could to help out* ..I will be glad when I'm back to normal. Afterwards, if we finish quickly enough and actually spot the bigger heartless you wanted to see.. perhaps we might go to Traverse Town for dinner? I hear from III there's something else down in the waterways that Xaldin suspects is similar..

[Saix]

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: Middle of battle and asking me out... How sweet~ How could I say no? *Summons up three clones, one sticking close to himself while the other two move out to help Saix, mimicing his sword and style*

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *smiling over his shoulder a moment he caught a cane to the side of his head while giving him that humored flirty look, though he shook it off easily; making fast work of teh rhapsody at least before they started on the wights and jack in the boxes, the tombstones coming up next* I was just thinking a nice break with tea and madarin chicken at that new resturaunt would be nice, before we had a look. Besides.. you know I love spending time with you. We don't mesh as much as we used to as far as spending time together. *all of that said, while he was clawing the hell out of their opponents alongside the clones*

[Saix]

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: *Smiles before wincing, the look turning into a frown with the hit* Maybe you should pay more attention to the fight for now. *Wonderful idea, yes, but would prefer they went with Saix intact* *Looks in the direction of Halloween Town, the third clone keeping watch next to him* *Turns back, sicking the third clone into the fray as he watches*

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: I know, I know.. x3; *starting towards the center as they thinned out; it was a long process but he waved to Zexion once they were close* The heartless regroup after one set is gone from the territory... but the center, on top of the hill, is safe. And the bext place to watch..

[Saix]

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: *Keep the clones out as he follows once things settled, not exactly convinced a hill is safe and voices it while he's at it:* How exactly does the hill differ from everywhere else? *Moves his hand up to inspect the area Saix was hit at*

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *shrugged as he settled there, though a small smile for Zexion's attention. There was a red spot forming that likely would turn into a bruise and small knot over his brow on one side, but he was lucky enough not to have the skin split, so there was no bleeding* Perhaps because it isn't technically an inanimate object itself? It's actually 'alive'. It acts as a bridge to another portion of Halloween Town that was once inhabited by Oogie Boogie. Maybe they just don't want it swinging at them?

[Saix]

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: *Looks down at the hill, arching a brow before going back to the other's face* I never liked this place. Too confusing- Dr.Fink....Finkensomething is interesting though, still as insane as the rest though. *Looks around for any difference in the heartless skittering about, the forwn replaced with a smirk* So what kind of chicken :>?

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: Dr. Finklestein. I suppose talking to the Cheshire Cat and the rest at wonderland, I don't much notice how crazy they are. I agree though, he's very interesting. I understand he was conducting his own research on heartless and nobodies in his own way: he tried building his own.. *chuckles a bit, watching a few of the lessers idle in different corners of the graveyard* Mandarin though.. almonds, orange sauce, ramen noodles, green onions, bok choy, a little broccoli and carrot, and straw mushrooms. It's very good. *his eyes in teh meantime had cast over the fence.. he was looking for that creature, the particular heartless that had taken up home in the wood* That one.. is hard to spot.. aside from the lantern. I asked around about it after finding Vexen. They said, that it came over the fence from the Ruins of Oogie Boogie's and won't leave the forest now.... probably because it was wounded in the process and hasn't been able to climb back over yet. *looking around, he picked up the nearest pumpkin before the heartless could respawn* ..let's toss a few of these over the fence that way, and see if we can get it to move around?

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: I've never been to Wonderland befo-- wait maybe once... Might have some repressed memories there. *Taps his head, snorting* *an ear flicks up with that information... Before making a thoughtful noise to the food topic* You and your asian foods. *nudges lightly, teasing again before snorting* I'm sure this is how Vexen got hurt, toying with things he shouldn't be~ Lets do it :>

[Saix]

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *grinned lifting the pumpkin up over his head* ...if we end up in the infirmary or something equal.. we can blame the clones?

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: Sounds like a plan to me~ *Steps back behind Saix* Then again if we do piss it off, I suppose we have a magical hill thing to save us...

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: .... *laughed at the magical hill bit, just before tossing the orange think as hard and far as he could towards teh fence. It sailed over and between the trees, a loud 'SQUUNK!' as it hit the ground and smashed just inside the shadows. The Diviner's ears perked forward, a slight twitch to one, his tail stilling and wings inching up a little as his sharp eyes watched the shadows. The other heartless though, seemed confused at first, not wanting to come close though suddenly aware they were there. Something did move though, at first looking like a branch of one of those trees, a crunch .. and another came down from them, it was much further back, closer to the holiday doors* ..there! *pointed, though the web of trees made it difficult at first. out it came slowly, many legs dark of the huge thing creeping it forward as the 'body' finally swung out between them: a big cage centered around the strong, softly glowing heart at it's center.. eminating darkness otherwise. The think was shaped like a giant, mechanical spider, it's smaller front legs held up.. sharp blades at their ends likely what had nearly cut Vexen in half. One thing to note, was that as it moved closer to the other end of the wood.. the heartless in their graveyard made their way to opposite side of it*

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: Doesn't look as pretty as I was hoping~ It looks angry. *Squints* As angry as a faceless cage can be, but you know what I mean. *Looks to the retreating heartless, shaking his head before looking to the cage* You said it couldn't climb the fence, right?

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *nods* I've seen it a few times.. never tried to get it's attention by myself though either. It seems to hunt it's own kind when it can't get a hold of someone else's heart. *still, he was glancing between the lot below and the larger one coming closer and closer to the fence. As it brought it's body down to inspect and stir the crushed pumpkin a bit, it's body became more apparent: big yellow eyes closer to the bottom than facing in any particular direction moved about* It seems fairly docile.. but then again so do black widows until they bite..

[Saix]

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: Black widows normally don't bother doing that unless you mess with their web... Seems like we're doing that though. I don't think it should be allowed over the fence though, encase it goes into the town. That would be most unfortunate.

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: Most unfortunate indeed.. *his eyes followed the creature as it stabbed a little of the pumpkin and seemed to test it out before throwing it their way uninterested* ..I am curious as to the area it came from myself. But I think it can wait... Hopefully a few of the others will be able to deal with it in time; if I can't join. I would be no match against something like that in my current state, even in a group...

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: *Snorts, it almost seemed harmless with how curious it was of some broken fruit... As harmless as an over grown spider with glades for arms* *Still wants to flag the damn thing down due to his dangerous curiosity but resists and unsummons the clones* A heartless hunting we will go, or are we going for the date first ?

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *thought about that for the moment; his eyes shifting back. The other heartless seemed to have herded themselves into one spot. He smirked a little* ....we should definitely take advantage of something as convenient as that before we go... take them down first?

[Saix]

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: *Glances over his shoulder* They almost look too pathetic to want to kill... I could take them all out maybe with a tornado?

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *shrugs* That works. Just so long as it's done.. *and he leaned in, kissing Zexion's cheek*

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: *turns his head to nip at saix's lips before summoning up the tornado as he had last time, the heartless trying to scramble away though with the sucktion that was next to impossible* *Is awesome >*

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: *grips to the curl of the hill with that wind, a smile on his featuresforcing his wings back as far as he could so they wouldn't topple him over: glancing back to see they had that larger heartless' attention.. though all it was doing at the moment was staring. Looking back to see the lessers all gone he grinned and reached to pull Zexion in against his side and kiss him* Now... *a soft purr* ...dinner?~

[Saix]

<RosedIllusions> Zexion: *Chuckles, flicking his ear back with the other's breath* If we even make it there. *curls his tail around Saix's, about to motion for a portal* Twilight town you said? Or was it Traverse?

<BlindTaleTeller> Saix: Traverse. *smiling, his own soft fuzzy tail curled around Zexion's in return* Maybe, we can see if that shop is open yet along the way..