A Dark Shadow...or a Ray of Light?

[maximummajin]

The wind sucked into an undercurrent below Meishi's extreme flight whipped past trees, blowing branch and leaf alike in all directions as he passed by overhead. To any regular person, it would seem as though he was probably going to the other end of the forest-because there was nothing out of the ordinary that any logical person would stop at. But after a very sharp right turn that forced his kicked-up wind to blast into numerous trees, there was something very peculiar in the sky.... It looked like a long, thin, bare tree trunk that was rising to the heavens-but when Meishi zoomed in closer the markings of totems scored all along the siding, completely carved. A few inches from slamming face-first into this structure, Mieshi bolted directly upward. Within about thirty seconds he passed a large stone platform at the top of the gigantic totem tower, which used to be known as Korin's Tower. Of course the thought never even passed Meishi's mind as he sped up to the skies. He could feel them, the fighters. They where THERE. The green-man and the odd fighter from a few days before where THERE, before him.

He had to say it took him a while to find this place. A long while, actually-no one know what he meant when he 'asked' (which was him screaming at them and then blasting off when they claimed to not know...) so he decided to try and follow the power-levels of the two whom had come spoil his fun in central a few days ago. But that was the reason he had come, even though he had not settled on it yet. Was he going to blow up the lookout and kill the fighters for so ARROGANTLY 'defying' his ways? Was he going to come to apologize, on his knees? No. Neither of the two. When he arrived, he planned on talking. Talking about what happened, talking about what he did, and talking about what happens NOW. Meishi was still curious as to why Nam reacted so oddly to the city being destroyed. Crying and all looking like he was hurt even though Meishi hadn't even started fighting him yet. But why? Did the city ACTUALLY mean something to him? But how could it? Humans are trash, right? They're like dogs, sometimes you have to tap them on the nose and yell at them to get them to shut up...right? BLARGH! Meishi will settle his qualms now, not later, not before. Now.

As he peaked over the side of the majestic floating temple, he took notice of it's large size. Surely he was not expecting this-it was so big! And wide! He liked the sparkle of the tiles that made up just over eighty-percent of the walking space on the surface, matched by the small amounts of greenery and shrubbery along the siding of a mausoleum that looked very petit sitting in the center of the sky-fairing stone creation. Not that it showed on his face at all. In fact, the only thing he showed on his face was neutral contempt, staring blankly at the building as he softly landed on the floor-or roof, actually-of the lookout.

"...where...WHERE ARE YOOOOOUUU?!"

[arctica]

Cheriko blinked her eyes open as she looked up from her MP3 Player. She had awoke some time earlier, and was rudely interrupted by an unknown yell that rang through her music. Tossing the music player back on her bed, she ran her hand through her hair and hopped to her feet, stepping out of her room. However, she stopped dead still as she immediately recognized that power. This... This was the one that destroyed Central City. The android just knew it. Her blood began to boil as she thought of all the innocent people this monster killed, and her fists clenched as she scowled deeply. The only place she could call home... Gone because of him.

Storming impulsively out of her room, Cheriko stopped a few meters in front of the Majin. "You. What the hell are you here for?" she demanded, pointing an accusing finger at him.

[maximummajin]

Meishi grumbled, for no reply was given from his yelling. He scowled and slouched forward a bit, unnatural-looking, slowly walking toward the building that rested in the center of the upside-down-dome-like fixture in the sky. But then he felt something coming, some power he had not felt before. It was incredibly weak, he thought-it was not one of the pests who tried to stop him earlier. But if not one of them, then who? Soon, Cheriko emerged from the temple. How strange...it was probably a lot bigger inside that what it appeared to be. But this person...

"You. What the hell are you here for?"

"Meishi here see green man. You take Meishi NOW."

He tensed his back so he was standing at full height, but he was only a few inches taller than Cheriko so his intimidation tactic of height didn't seem like it would work. But he was going to try anyway, by George! Even though this was a demand, he didn't show any signs of evil intent. He didn't tense his face or lift an appendage to her, he just stood there. Of course he would attack if the situation called for it, but otherwise he seemed rather...tame.

[hemogoblin]

The wind was unsettling.

Not just unsettling, Ba'alzamon thought to himself, getting out of bed to get some water. It seems... Unnatural. Almost ominous.. But not quite... Getting a cup of water, he sat on his bed, thinking about his life so far. From getting freed from the depths of the demon realm, to getting taught how to fly how to kid, it's been an interesting few weeks.

He couldn't help but think back to his short-lived days as a mercenary, a sword-for-hire. Dark days indeed. What was I even thinking? I suppose it was just a way to make a living... But it wasn't the right way. I'm just glad I'm here now...

Then, he heard voices yelling. No, not yelling, just raised voices.

"Meishi here see green man. You take Meishi NOW."


"What the Hell..? Ba'alzamon thought to himself, getting out of bed. His senses were sharp, and he was fully awake. Slowly, he got out of bed and stretched.

"If there's a battle, I wanna join!" He thought to himself, and ran out of his room. Kris and Kami are both training, so Ba' was the most powerful member on the tower. He ran out and looked at this... pink thing. It was small, a little smaller than him, and it looked menacing. He walked in front of it, over besides Cheriko, their newest member.

"Why are you here?" Ba' asked, fully aware of the answer.

[arctica]

Cheriko let her hand fall back to her side at his answer. Scowling, she glanced over at Ba'alzamon as he entered the scene. "... He wants to see Kami-sama," the android answered quietly, though she guessed by the loudness of Meishi's voice he already knew. Cheriko turned back to him and her violet eyes narrowed. "What do you want him for, beast?" she hissed coldly, her demeanor growing angrier by the second. His pink face was annoying her. Not to mention he probably killed Quincy in his senseless onslaught at Central City, and that man was the sole person that she trusted.

Cheriko stepped right in front of the Majin, her face inches away from his. "Get lost," she whispered severely, her body shaking in anger. Her fists twitched in irritation, and she was very close to launching an energy wave right at this monster's face. Her hate for someone she just met was that strong.

[maximummajin]

Another power level? This one was higher than the woman's, but it was surely just as alien. When he arrived, Meishi found himself in the midst of Ba'alzamon, an interesting fellow indeed. But before Meishi had the chance to get a closer look-or reply to his statement-he was sassed by Cheriko. Damn, did she know who he was?!

"What do you want him for, beast?"

Meishi's once calm face slowly turned into an enraged scowl, his head tilted to his right shoulder, and his antenna lolling a foot or so from the ground.

"Do not matter you. Move."


Meishi began to walk towards the temple building when he was rudely stopped by the woman. Gettin' all up in his grill, that's wack yo!

"Get lost,"

Meishi's scowl tensed, crossing his arms. Steam slowly began to simmer from the pours on his head and shoulders-he was trying so hard not to lose it. But...perhaps he didn't have to. Without a second's notice-his arm moving so fast most people couldn't even see it, one second crossed over his chest and then the next moment completely out-stretched-he back-handed Cheriko hard enough to send her off the side of the temple if she had no way of being stopped, and it hit it's mark.

"MEISHI SAY MOVE SO MOVE."

Without turning his head to her, hit or not, he re-crossed his arms and his scowl relaxed. He was ready for any possible counter from Cheriko, but his question lingered in the air toward Ba'alzamon.

[hemogoblin]

Cheriko... What are you doing? he thought to himself as she got all up in the pink thing's grill. He could just sense the power coming off of this thing in waves. Whatever it was, it was strong. Strong enough to rival his own power. He needs Cheriko to keep her head, or else they'd both be in trouble.

Then, Meishi bitch slapped Cheriko, and sent her flying. thinking quickly, he caught her by her leg, and gently set her down. He knelt down beside her and looked into her eyes.

"Okay, we need to act rationally," he said, looking down to Cheriko. "We need to figure out what he wants to do with Kami. He doesn't want to kill us, because he would have done so already."

Standing up straight, he walked towards Meishi. He held out his hand, in a show of greeting.

"I am Ba'alzamon. I suppose I'm in charge right now, because I'm the strongest here. As for your question... He is training one of our younger members. He won't be too long, though."

[arctica]

Cheriko tensed as she shot through the air from the impact of Meishi's slap. The whack to her face was enough to send her flying off the side of the Lookout if Ba' hadn't caught her by the leg. As he set her down, though, she felt her anger fade. Ba' was right, she supposed. The more she barked at the Majin, chances were she was going to get another sharp slap to the cheek because of her tounge. Not bothering to wipe the blood dripping from her lip, the android stood up and sighed. She gave Meishi a vague apologetic gaze as her deep frown remained on her face.

However, as soon as the look was there it was gone, and Cheriko passively stared without a word as Ba' stepped toward the Majin, introducing himself. The girl briefly thought about stating who she was, but she quickly dismissed the thought as she realized her first impression on Meishi wasn't particularly great at the moment. No, she thought hot-headedly, her eyes narrowing at him, It's his fault all those people are dead. I don't owe him anything, let alone my idenity.

[maximummajin]

A little agitated at how Ba'al saved Cheriko Meishi's scowl slightly returned, but the vapor from his steam vents subsided. He was no longer angry-for the time being, of course. He relaxed his arms into a loose arm-cross, and sagged his head to the other side. He noticed the slightly-forgiving flash in Cheriko's eyes, but did not return the favor in the slightest and his attention was once again drawn to Ba'alzamon.

"I am Ba'alzamon. I suppose I'm in charge right now, because I'm the strongest here."


Meishi's face lit up. If HE was the strongest here, Meishi would have no problem fighting them off he had to-or at least, as he presumed. But he hoped he didn't have to-one city is enough for now!

"As for your question... He is training one of our younger members. He won't be too long, though."

Training? So he DOES fight! The little rap-scallion fled from the battle, but he could have fought all along! The thought made him giggle a bit, happy he had his answer brought to him without much conflict. He stared down at Ba'al's hand, and his tentacle lifted up and wrapped around his palm, shook twice, and subdued itself back into a limp state. But there was still something on his mind.

"How long it take?"

[hemogoblin]

Ba' couldn't help but smile a bit as the pink fella's face lit up when he told him that he was the most powerful around here.

He's no doubt measuring everyone's power, to see if we'd prove a challenge... he thought to himself. This thing was certainly powerful... No doubt about that. But Ba' was pretty sure he wouldn't be too much of a challenge when he had his demonic aura up. And even if this guy had some tricks up his sleeve, Kris and master Kami would be more than enough to handle him.

He gasped a little when the antenna touched him. Ba' didn't like how it felt. However, he kept his smile, and when his lord Pink asked his question.

"When will he return? I don't know the answer to that. All I know is that he won't be too long. By my estimates, he should be back in a few days."

He considered for a moment, then added, "If you want to speak with Kami, and you could promise you won't run rampant around the tower, you could stay here until he returns."

[arctica]

[Sorry for not posting sooner, I was debating what to say >~<]

"If you want to speak with Kami, and you could promise you won't run rampant around the tower, you could stay here until he returns."

Cheriko's eyes widened a fraction as he said this. Did Ba' actually believe the pink monster wouldn't destroy anything on the Lookout while hd waited for Kami? After what he did to that city, the android certainly wouldn't let him stay there. What if he tore down the place and ripped it to shreds, leaving nothing but ruins?

But Cheriko decided not to say anything. If she opened her mouth again just to accuse Meishi and mock him, he would probably give her a good whack to the face, and it wasn't guaranteed Ba' would catch her this time. Without a word, she stalked back into her room without sparing the two another glance. She grabbed the cup of pink lemonade from her nightstand, sipping it thoughtfully. ... What if he was just badly misunderstood? As much as Cheriko rejected the idea, it still was a possibility. But, if that was so, then did he ruthlessly kill thousands of people to grab the attention of others? It was plausible, she reasoned, but she hoped that he was just a murderous monster and nothing more so she didn't have to feel sorry for him.

The android sat on the edge of her bed, her arms folded across her chest, waiting. If things got out of hand, she was going to go help, despite the fact she was much weaker than the other two.

[maximummajin]

"When will he return? I don't know the answer to that. All I know is that he won't be too long. By my estimates, he should be back in a few days."

...A few...A FEW DAYS? Unacceptable! Meishi didn't want to wait anymore than an hour, AN HOUR. His face quickly turned sour, although he didn't show any signs of aggression besides his antenna curling. True, the wait would be horrendously boring to him-but he didn't have much of a choice, did he?

"If you want to speak with Kami, and you could promise you won't run rampant around the tower, you could stay here until he returns."

Stay here, hm? Meishi contemplated it. He DID need someplace to 'crash', being a Majin and all he couldn't exactly rent an apartment or something. This made him recall his secret training location in the mountains, where the cold was unrelenting and civilization traversed it not. He remembered finding it-it felt so long ago, really-and fighting with an avalanche beforehand. He was weaker then-much weaker. It made the memory feel nostalgic, even if he did kill two hikers in the process. Damn humans, mucking everything up. Thank god the two before him weren't of that race or Meishi would've blown a fuse. He watched as Cheriko walked back into the temple and disappeared, his anger soothing out.

"Fine. Meishi wait here then."

[maximummajin]

((Gonna say this is finished?))