*lili puts her hand on marcell's arm and squeezes it* terra sealed his friend..he's trying to help her some how ..but that one over there *nods towards atea pacing * i'm worried she might interrupt...it could cause things to go very badly for terra if she does..

*atea paces and looks out the window on the other side of the door...she sees ash and terra being still and walks away from the window...then turns suddenly grabbing the door knob*

**Spiritual Ash**

*Ash stops crying and looks up at Terra and hugs him*

I'm sorry
*Ash then holds onto Terra even tighter* I thought I could handle it... the past... I thought I was over it...

*Ash then calms down and silently focuses, realizing that it isn't over yet. Ash tenses ready to strike the evil that was clearly ready to strike.* don't think too little of me... both of you

*Ash then quickly lets go of Terra and stabs the evil entity (that had the figure of her ex-lover) in the chest with her hand causing the it to slowly glow deep red and funnel into her. The figure hisses and as it is taken inside of her, while Ash mumbles in her language to make the final absorption real. When it was completed Ash sighs for a second before a huge burn runs through her neck causing her her groan*

This is impossible, it can't be him... He can't be back.

---
*Young man smiles as he finally sees Terra's house, it was clear that his tracking skills were in top shape. He then in a quick flick of his wrist he sends an energy at the barrier causing a slight shake*

Bring out the Ancient, The Purple Queen!

*He sends another energy blow*
Or should i just knock first? *He laughs to himself*

*Marcell's eyes grow serious as he senses a hostile presence nearby. He lets go of Lili and looks at her.*

Lili, stay here and make sure she doesn't do anything stupid. I'm going outside for a moment...

*Marcell smiles grimly and gives Lili's shoulder a squeeze, before turning and walking outside. He opens the door and closes it behind him, before regarding the young man standing a few metres away. A burst of energy surges from his fingertips towards Marcell. Marcell deflects it almost lazily, causing a nearby tree to collapse.*

Oh...? Now that's interesting.

*Marcell takes a few steps towards the man, smiling coolly as their eyes meet.*

And just who might you be? You'll never be able to get into this house you know. You can try, but rest assured, you won't be able to.

---

*Terra's eyes flash and he turns to Ash, gently touches her face lightly with his fingertips.*

Hang on, there's a disturbance in the real world. I'll go see what's going on. I'll be back...I promise.

*Terra leans forward and gently presses his lips to Ash's and kisses her softly as his spiritual body fades, and the next moment, he's on his knees, on the wooden floor in Ash's room. Standing up shakily, Terra opens the door and causes it to smack Atea in the head.*

Oh crap, sorry about that...

*Terra then turns to Lili and then glances over her shoulder.*

Where's Marcell?

*Before Lili can respond, Terra then places his palm on a nearby wall and chants softly.*

Level Four Spellcraft: Incapacitation. ENGAGE.

*atea runs up to the door* NO terra...what are you doing?!

*lili grabs her arms her pulls her away from the door* what do you think he's doing?...he's keeping us in and the enemy out *lili pushes atea into a chair roughly* sit down or at least restrain yourself..you'll get knocked out if you try to leave..and those wards might hurt you more than anyone else because of your demon blood ..*turns to look at terra with a concerned expression* marcell left when that man showed up.. watch hia back terra..*a mixture of concern and the promise of danger crosses her face for just a second*

*atea glares at lili but then looks at terra* we can help...can't we?

*The man laughs coldly as he sees the measures taken to protect what was inside*
so you guys are willing to go all out aren't you? Honestly, I just want one person, i don't care about the rest of you.

*He twirls a coin across his knuckles and then flips it sending a large energy beam crashing into the house with no damage, just a large bang and a sizzle is heard from the clashing of energy. A sinister chuckle comes from the man as he sees the burn marks around the house.*

Just give me the Ancient, I would love to play around but I just don't have the time.

*He then tilts his head as he notices Marcell cold gaze at him and fierce determination coming from his eyes. He just grins*
My, my, a Godchild... I haven't seen one for ages since the war. Maybe I should stop going easy on all of you.

---
*Ash is slightly shocked from Terra's kiss but remains calm as she sits there trying to figure out what was going on.*
Who could be doing this? Obviously, they want me out but for what?

*Ash then connects with Terra's mind*

Terra what's going on?

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*Night sighs as she looks at the kid who was still wanting to play around with some form of sword to emulate Wraith.*

If you promise to behave I'll make you one that's "just like his"

*The kid grins and promises to what she says. Night smiles and grabs a stone and a branch. Then in a flash of light Night make a replica sword made out of stone with a wood handle. The kid just stares in awe from it all*

here you go.
Thank you. *The kid grabs the sword and swings it around to pose. Just then another kid will comes running up toughing on Night's side*
I want one!! PLEASE!!

*Night smiles and sighs as she sees more kids come running up arguing who should get one next.*
Wraith, you so set me up for this...

[OOC- Oh my gosh Ashley, you ripped that off To Aru Majutsu no Index D= ]

*Marcell stands calmly as the beam sears past him harmlessly, smiling as he shakes his slightly.*

My my...bringing out the railgun already? Relax, you have all the time in the world.

*Marcell paces around the man and circles him slowly.*

You cannot win you know. You're going to waste more time trying to get into this place, than if you retreat now.

*Marcell smirks as he meets the man's eyes.*

Take my advice.

*All of a sudden, ethereal chains burst out from the ground and coil around the man's limbs, dragging him to his knees as an arcane circle appears beneath him. Ethereal bars slide out from the ground around the boundaries of the arcane circle, trapping the man within. Marcell steps backward slightly in surprise, then mutters to himself as he turns to the house.*

Spellcraft...is Terra awake?

---

Ash. There's someone here. I think he's after you.

*Terra doesn't answer Atea, but instead walks to the front door, without turning around.*

Stay here.

*The door then slams behind Terra as he walks towards Marcell and observes the trapped man.*

Who...?

Good question. All I know is he's after Ash. And he can use railguns of considerable strength.

*Terra frowns slightly, before silently tightening the chains around the figures limbs, forcing him to face the ground.*

So what business do you have with Ash? She's been through enough. Leave her alone.

---

*Wraith smirks, hidden in the shadows of a nearby rooftop, behind a chimney, as he observes Night for a moment, before sliding off the roof and landing behind the house, landing beside a surprised elderly man.*

YOU YOUNG WHIPPER-

Pardon me. Have you seen this man?

*Wraith holds up the poster of Weiss Rozenkreuz to the man, who squints slightly when studying it, before turning to Wraith and shaking his head.*

Nope. Never seen him in my entire life. And in any case, what do you think you're doing in my backy-

*But Wraith is already gone and strolls up the path casually, seeing Night conjuring up swords for the kids. Shaking his head slightly, Wraith walks up beside Night and taps her.*

Oh I can tell you're going to be a fantastic mother one day. Conjuring up swords for younglings. Honestly, they could hurt themselves.

*Night grins* What you don't notice is the fact that the swords won't cut anyone, I know better than to give them sharp objects.

*Night then slightly punches Wraith's shoulder* Oh and that's for leaving me with them.

*Night then sticks out her tongue followed by a smile* Anyway did you find any information?

---
*Ash's eyes widen as she thinks*
A Railgun... no... It can't be.

*Just then the man starts to laugh as he breaks one of his chains as he goes to attack Terra but stops when he makes contact with Terra.*
Well, she should tell you by now. You brought her out here.

Terra quickly pull back, he a soul snatcher! He'll hurt you just to get me.

*As soon as Ash finishes her sentence, the man sends a stunning blow towards Terra. Terra acts to dodge, but collapses before he can move, a sudden spark of pain, the result of having two souls within him, igniting within his mind. Terra cries out in pain, as he hears Ash cry out in a similar fashion. In desperation, Ash uses the remnants of her energy to deflect the blast back at the man, knocking him to the ground as his own attack forces him off his feet.*

Damn that bi*$%, looks like that old hag didn't do her job that well.

*He then pulls out a pendant with a small ancient mark on it.*

Terra get me back to my body! Tell Marcell to get that away from him, don't let him break it.

*Marcell moves as a blur, in front of Terra, and punches the man hard enough to draw blood, sending him crashing into a distant tree. The pendant remains airborne before Marcell snatches it out of midair with little trouble.*

I'm fine. He's just cocky.

*Terra smiles wolfishly, as he slowly gets to his feet.*

He won't be able to break all the chains. Try as he might, they'll only keep coming back. I'll leave him to you Marcell.

*The man stands shakily and wipes blood from his mouth, glaring slightly at Marcell, who shrugs at him.*

You wanted to dance, pal.

---

*Terra sighs inwardly at Ash, then walks back into the house, closing the door slowly behind him as he leans back and speaks inwardly to Ash.*

Who was that...? And why does he want you...?

---

*Wraith shakes his head and smiles faintly.*

Nothing yet. I only asked a senior who looked like he might know something. But no luck.

*Wraith then turns to Night and shrugs.*

You seem to have better luck in terms of socializing though.

*Wraith tilts his head slightly at the nearby children, who are busy playing with their makeshift swords. A young girl walks up to Night and taps her on the arm, before holding out some flowers to her.*

Are you an angel? When I grow up, I want to be as pretty as you are!

*Wraith coughs and chuckles, catching Night's eye before turning away. The young girl turns to Wraith, then looks back at Night.*

Is he your boyfriend? All the boys around here are trouble.

*The girl pouts and sticks her tongue out at Wraith's back.*

*Ash sighs in relief and then communicates with Terra*

He's a soul snatcher, and apparently a high level one. Obviously someone went into all this trouble to weaken my state to make it easy to grab my soul. I'm just wondering what human would know I'm around. It's not like I'm going around telling everyone who I am. ... *Ash pauses thinking through the detail of how everything went down.*

A hired soul snatcher... a high level one hmmm... Well, even if he did capture me in soul form it would be pointless unless he brings my body too. Then it's a matter of wanting to kill me or use me.

*Ash then hisses in frustration.*

Terra just assume I now have a price over my head.
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*Night slightly turns red from Wraith's smirk but regains her composure and leans in towards the girl and takes the flowers*
Oh thanks. You know you're pretty too. I'm sure you'll be even more of an angle when you get older.
*The girl looks down and smiles sheepishly* No.. I'm not.
*the girl then looks up* Can you tell me your seceret?
*Night smiles pulls the girl closer* It's called magic.
Magic? But I don't have any.
Yes you do, I can see it. Just guess where it is hiding.
where?
right here. *Night then points to the girl's heart causing the girl to look down. Once she looks down Night flicks her finger up hitting the girl on the nose. Night then smiles*
Don't worry. You have the magic.
*the girl smiles for a second and then frowns* What if I lose it? *Night smiles and pulls out a sliver comb and places it in the girl's hair.* You can't because of this special comb. It will help you, but remember it's your magic that does the work.
*The girl smiles and hugs Night* Thank you!
*Night smiles as the girl leaves and sticks out her tongue at Wraith. Night chuckles and then grabs Wraith's hand*

You know you need to stop putting me on the spot. Or I just might get unwanted attention.

*atea stands up and walks over to terra slowly* terra...what's happening out there..

*lili walks over and puts a hand on terra's arm gently* please move from the door... i'm going out to help marcell while you and ash figure out what to do with our guest *glances at atea* you stay here...

*atea glares at lili and opens her mouth to say something..but changes her mind and snaps her mouth shut and frowns*

*Marcell lazily dodges yet another railgun blast, this one ionizing all the trees in its path with a loud bang, as he closes in on the unknown man, who is slowing down considerably as more and more ethereal chains burst from the ground.*

Come quietly and I may spare your life. I have a few questions for you.

*The man scoffs and sneers at Marcell as he struggles in vain against the chains, which are becoming considerably stronger as more time passes.*

You don't know what you're dealing with, Godchild.

*Marcell walks up besides the man and grabs both his wrists, his eyes cold and unusually emotionless as a reddish burst of energy ignites from his fingertips, causing the man's hands to turn almost immediately from flesh to stone. The man screams in agony as Marcell almost easily crushes the man's stone hands between his fingers, before grabbing him by the throat and lifting him slightly off the ground. The combination of the chains pulling against the man, and Marcell's sheer strength, causes the man's bones to creak as he is slowly stretched in both directions. The man gasps in pain and meets Marcell's eyes, this time quivering in fear.*

Once more. I'll try asking again. Who do you work for? Tell me everything.

---

*Terra gets up slowly and moves aside to go sit on a chair as he leans back in the seat, glancing at Atea, before turning away and sighing.*

Well well, I guess we all have our own enemies to fight. Don't worry too much about that one though, Marcell's battle was over a long time ago...

*Terra glances out the window and sighs.*

---

*Wraith scowls slightly and raises his hand to chest level, slowly peeling Night's hand off his, before shaking his head slightly.*

As it is, you're already getting plenty of "unwanted" attention.

*Wraith sighs and shrugs.*

In any case, now that I think about it, perhaps the innkeeper may know something. After all, posters like these turn up in every tavern or inn. He's bound to know something, at least.

*lili opens the door and walks out...she slowly walks up to marcell and puts her hand on his shoulder leaning against his side and watches the man* need any help my love?


*atea stands there looking down at terra in the chair not quite sure what to do..she wrings her hands in her tunic shredding it and not caring* terra?...

*Ash sighs as she wonders if Marcell will get any information from the man about the person that hired him, which was soon stifled as she felt slightly off.*

Terra please get me to my body, not that I don't like being stuck with you. Just I...

*Ash then feels a pain shoot up her back causing her to wince* Something is wrong.

---
*Meanwhile as Marcell was leaning over the man he starts to laugh twistedly*
I'll never tell
*Then in a twisted grin he bites down hard on a pill that was in his mouth causing instant death with him convulsing and foam at the mouth. Once dead his soul leaves laughing*
One thing about death is still being a..round...?

*His mouth drops open in seeing Amylin standing there smiling*
Oh you weren't expecting an Ancient's soul to be around did you?
You can't hurt me.
OHHH Yess I can! *Amylin grabs the man hard causing him to whine in pain*
Don't ...stop...
*Amylin smiles as he tightens his grip* I see you were transphered into a different body... Something that you can't do. You don't have that kind of power, I can see it. *Amylin starts to burn into the man's soul form causing him to cry out in pain.* I could easily do more damage sense your unable to anything stuck in limbo
Ok.. Ok.. I'll talk...

---
*An old lady hisses as she hears her servant cower so easily. However, it didn't matter because she was inside the house. She just couldn't help smile over how much knowledge she attained from her murdering of an Ancient. The barrier was nothing to her. "Simple" magic for her. She quickly goes to Ash's room where her body lays on the bed. She quickly moves to Ash's body but cries out in anger*
No! Ash you need to be in the body!
*Then instinctively she turn's Ash's body over and slides her nail across the back while trying to see if there was anyway to call the soul back.*

---
*Night smiles* Well lets get going.
*Before Wraith can say anything Night was inside the tavern and already flirting with the bartender.*
So the whole thing started in Segal City? *Night leans in closer looking up at him causing him to swell up in pride and tell her everything that he heard and where the last attack was at. As this was going into detail Night played a very girly roll that made her slightly sick over how she was acting.*
So, pretty lady as you can tell you should stay away from Amoursliver.

[OOC- You forget that Godchildren and Ancients have been around for a fairly long time. I don't intend to sit in the sidelines when certain people try and make the very race I came up with appear to be inferior. If you do intend to come up with a so-called all powerful character, take note of the background behind their knowledge or power, so as to not unintentionally put-down any other characters/races as being inferior.]

Nothing at the moment Atea...just try and keep yourself occupied.

*Terra stands up without a word and goes over to Ash's room, opening the door.*

I know.

*The old lady looks at Terra. Terra looks back at her. She starts to laugh in glee as Terra raises an eyebrow questioningly at her.*

Your magical wards are nothing to me. I possess far more knowledge than you could possibly hope to gain Godchild.

*Her statement brings a smirk to Terra's face, and he leans against the door way, muttering quietly.*

You came in uninvited didn't you. Three.

*The old lady's body starts to go transparent.*

What-

You underestimate my kind. Two.

Imposs-

When in fact, you think you know everything. But you don't. The knowledge of an Ancient is never perfect. Now here's a little gift for your arrogance.

Impudent elf-

One.

*The old lady lets out a shriek as she is forcefully catapulted through time and space, landing painfully back where she was before entering Terra's house. She curses and grumbles as she stands shakily.*

---

*Wraith groans and hides his face behind his hand as he silently stands nearby, listening to Night acting ever so flirtatiously.*

---

*Marcell drops the dead body to the ground and turns to Lili.*

Don't worry about me. The ghost has got him.

[OOC- And that ends my 'revenge' ]

*lili smiles and gives marcell a kiss on the cheek* who is the ghost i wonder? *wraps her arms around marcell's waist and leans in to him* well ..since you're finished here.. we should get back in the house..terra put the wards up

--

*atea sits in a chair by the window and looks out chewing on a nail and fidgeting with the shredded piece of her tunic..she sighs and gets up ..walking slowly into her room and closing the door but not bothering to latch it.. she pulls off the purple tunic and grabs a dark green one that falls to mid thigh with a low round neckline then she changes into soft black leather pants sitting down on the bed to pull on her knee high boots...she looks around the room and bites her lip before sighing deeply..she looks over at the broken choker sitting on her dresser..slowly atea stands up walks over to it and opens a drawer..she pulls out the clothes and starts to pack them in her bag placing the choker on top..finally she grabs her cloak and pulls it around her pulling the hood up to cover her face and throws the bag over her shoulder..a sound makes her look down and loki crawls out from under the bed stretching and yawning..he looks up at atea and chirps softly tilting his head to the side looking at her..atea bites her lip and kneels down to pet loki* loki... i need you to stay here with papa for awhile..i'm just going out for a little while..but you need to stay here..*atea bites her lip again and stands up smiling at loki gently before leaving the room and quietly leaving the house making sure the hood is pulled low over her face*

--

*the door closing catches lili's attention and she turns to look spotting atea walking into the woods..she nudges marcell gently* hey...look..what do you suppose she's up to?