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The Shadow Trials [MAZOKU]
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Post by Dante on Apr 12, 2018 6:04:11 GMT
Unfortunately for the initiates, this trial was proving to be a lot more dangerous than Lilithmon had intended. The dark spirit beasts in the area were vicious, and posed a great threat. In the end, Aeron and Bones had managed to take down the large shadow bear, but in the process suffered multiple nasty injuries. Somehow Aeron and Devidramon's tunnels had crossed over, and they were able to slay the dark monsters in the area. Dante and Lilithmon watch on, taking note of their actions.
Surprisingly, Devidramon is starting to work well with the others. It wasn't that long ago that the Champion was taunting the Agumon Black. Maybe the trials of battle had given them something to bond over. Lilithmon turns her attention towards the three exits, waiting for the initiates to complete the trial. To her surprise, the first one out is Piedmon. The Prince of Chaos limps out of the cavern, his outfit tarnished and covered with rips and tears.
"Ooh, I had no idea how difficult this would be without powers. I need a bubble bath and a bottle of wine."
Piedmon takes a few steps, then collapses face first into the ground with hit butt sticking up. The others would be greeted with quite an unflattering sight when they exit the caves. Lilithmon shakes her head at Piedmon's foolishness.
"Pathetic. You rely entirely too much on your powers. And to think you had the easy cave."
The rest of the caves should be fairly harmless. Dante waits to begin the final trial, a task that would further test their minds.
"Aside from the caves getting too dangerous, things have gone according to plan. Once we complete the final trial, we will have our team." "Ya, maybe we can keep Piedmon around as a manservant to rub our feet."
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Post by aeron on Apr 17, 2018 22:05:12 GMT
Aeron was making sure that the makeshift bandage was working properly when their comrade spoke up, the BAgumon snarled and rounded on him, green eyes turned to slits "YOU!, YOUR THE REASON MY MASTERS HURT!!, MASTER HAD A MUCH SAFER PLAN BUT YOU RUINED IT" The black Agumon exclaimed, he stepped closer to the other Digimon, using his claw he slapped away the weapon that the other had thrown at him to wield " I DONT NEED IT!" he snarled.
The Agumon was ready to attack the other however a firm hand stopped him from attack, the Agumon looked up and noticed that his master had gotten up and was now standing next to him." enough, we need to get out of here together, we will fail if we don't" the tamer said. Bones opened his mouth, but after a moment he closed it and growled at the other Digimon. Aeron began to walk, she walked past the other Digimon and toward the exit of the cave, Bones followed her still worrying about Aerons injury. Bones was sure to stick close to Aeron this time, she was hurt there for she was twice as vulnerable. Aeron still had her sword tightly clasped in her left hand.
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Post by Devidramon on Apr 18, 2018 15:08:27 GMT
Devidramon found Bones reaction partly amusing and partly sad. There were something about the chemistry between Aeron and Bones. First he held back a laugh then it was time to comment, well sorta. "You look alright though that's something." Devidramon didn't see it coming that Bones could desire to attack him in this situation. "Hey, what are you doing?" Right after Aeron had stopped Bones, right after Aeron had spoken Devidramon spoke out loud. "I got a brilliant idea, we all need to get out of here together, we will fail if we don't. Glad that I thought of it myself!" And with that totally original idea in his head, Devidramon walked towards the exit of the cave. He was right behind Aeron most of the time, once outside the first thing he did was going over to Piedmon. "How did it go?" Devidramon asked Piedmon, but really that was a big question because there were only one test left now whatever could it be?
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Post by Dante on Apr 20, 2018 11:15:44 GMT
After the caves proved to be more dangerous than was planned, the other initiates exit the caves, and they are greeting by an unflattering angle of Piedmon. Lilithmon floats over to the group, smiling upon seeing that they have made it out.
"Very good. This trial didn't quite go as expected, and it tested you more than I anticipated, but nonetheless you have all completed the second trial. I will heal your wounds, and then begin the final trial."
Lilithmon raises her arms out, and violet colored energy spirals around her hands. The group can feel their wounds starting to heal. Piedmon rolls over onto his back, and lets out a sigh of relief.
"Ahh... much better. Now if I can take a nice hot bath, that would be great."
"Spare me your daintiness, magician. Now then, the 3rd trial. This one will seem simple, but it is very important. Everyone, sit down and close your eyes. I want you to relax, to feel the world around you."
Dante walks over and joins the others. He sits down next to the temple with his legs crossed.
"To complete the final trial, you must understand the consequences of your actions. Every decision you make could affect the lives of others in ways you never even realize. Our actions leave echoes that can be felt long after we have left. It's commonly known as the Butterfly Effect. A Mothmon flapping its wings in Japan could cause a soccer riot in Britishland."
While Lilithmon may be a powerful and educated sorceress, her quirks more commonly appearing while at her Rookie stage still creep out from time to time."
"Feel the energy around you. Ask yourself, who was here before us? Where are we going? What is our purpose? What can we do right now in this moment to better ourselves, and set us down a brighter path? The last part, I want you to recall a time when your actions left an echo. Maybe it is something you regret."
Piedmon stops being camp for a moment and takes this trial seriously. The Mega level sits there on the ground, his eyes closed and his outfit torn up.
"Yes, the echoes. I remember when I created a powerful echo. I grew jealous of you and the Dark One, Lilithmon. I wanted you all to myself, and my actions lead to your demise. The Dark One banished me, locked me away in an empty void for years. If I would have known what would happen, I wouldn't have been so foolish."
"Good, you have learned from your past, Piedmon. Our failures make us stronger. They make us who we are. It drives us forward. Dig deeper into your mind, and awaken."
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Post by aeron on Apr 22, 2018 0:51:34 GMT
Aeron didn't question this however as she moved to sit down she was trying to understand what she was told, we have to look back at our selves?, figure out what our purpose is?, I don't get this the young lady thought to herself as she sat down with her legs crossed. Her Digimon sat down next to her, however, because of his short legs he was unable to cross his legs. Both human and Digimon closed their eyes.
Aeron relaxed and tried to think back what did she mean by those who were here before us? does she mean those that have used this temple before them?. That would make sense, I wonder what they used it for, it looks like they were used for rituals? she found that she really wanted to find out more about those who used this castle before them. Now, where am I going with this what is my purpose? she thought to herself, it was then that she realized she didn't know what she wanted out of this well it beats being at home with nothing to do or walking aimlessly around she thought. Now her purpose was rather hard to think about, for years she had thought that her purpose in life was to just exist for her abusive mother's entertainment, then after being abandoned she believed that her purpose was to claw her way up to the top, if you were at the top then everything under you cant hurt you. But now after she had gotten Bones, after she was introduced to this new world, after the experience she gained with every battle, she wasn't so sure
I no longer have a purpose with that she decided to think about the last question my one regreat.............was not running away when I got the chance she thought bitterly, memories of her life as a child assaulted her mind, she managed to push them back and lock them away once again deep in the back of her mind.
Bones, on the other hand, ignored all of the other questions however the one he was able to answer my purpose is to protect my master.
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Post by Devidramon on Apr 23, 2018 21:40:17 GMT
The last test was surprisingly easy for Devidramon you could tell on his frustrated expression that he already knew what he wanted to say. Though for the sake of the exercise, he decided to comply. And so he turned off his holosuit, it wasn't doing well for his mental health either way. And thus he sat down next to Piedmon with closed eyes, a part of Devidramon recalling these events was scuffing haughtly at Aeron's struggling to do this task. Devidramon was the last one to speak, and so he cleared his throat and took out a strangely familiar device. "Echo... I'll show you echo. I used to have a human all this time he praised me, told me how strong I was. Fighting, absorbing, getting stronger. How I loved taking down other humans' digimon. I got stronger and stronger and all the while he cheered on me but then... When I needed his body... He said no! To me! I couldn't believe it, he had betrayed me, denied me my ultimate form. Well I took care of it." And on note Devidramon dropped the device that turned out to be a digidevice, broken beyond repair, clack it said as it hit the door. "As for my echo... without a human there's no power and without power I was back at square one. My one regret was bonding to a human but aside from that I was doing the right thing all along."
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Post by Dante on Apr 24, 2018 5:32:31 GMT
All of the initiates searched their minds and reflected on their lives. Piedmon had destroyed the one he loved. Aeron has suffered under her abusive mother. Devidramon had killed his Tamer. Bones simply stated his purpose is to protect his master. Everyone had made choices, overcame struggles. Dante gives Lilithmon a signal, and the Goddess of Destruction summons a circle of violet fire around the temple.
"You have done well. Open your eyes. Every one of us has had to fight to survive. We've had to endure the struggles of life. Now, we shall endure them together. The Mazoku are one force, determined for a brighter future."
Dante walks over and picks up a tray of apples. He hands an apple to each of the initiates.
"These apples symbolize the knowledge of good and evil. To understand them, not to be bound by them. You have all passed the Shadow Trials."
"Now the fun is really going to start. There's two whole worlds out there, full of opportunity."
Lilithmon looks over at Dante and smiles. With a team working together, they intend to carve out a great destiny. Now that the trials are finished, Lilithmon opens a portal so they can return home.
"Our first mission starts soon. Please, rest up, and get ready for action." "Yes, let's leave this place already. Fun to visit, but I wouldn't want to live here."
Piedmon saunters over to Lilithmon with a cheeky look on his face.
"So, looks like we are going to be working together again. What's the policy on office romance?" "Don't even go there, jester. We forgot to mention, you are more like a pet rather than a full fledged member. Also, we are going to be using the Dark Fortress as our headquarters." "But, that's where we rehearse my plays. What happens if there is a scheduling conflict?"
Lilithmon raises her hand and tosses Piedmon against the temple wall with a magic blast.
"Remember, you are on a short leash."
With the Shadow Trials finished, the Mazoku looks forward to future conquests. _______________
Congratulations! The first mission will be coming up soon. Feel free to write an exit post if you want. Official rankings coming up.
[Fin]
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