tushanshu_logs | I was Looking for a Breath of Life

Characters: Valdis and Gene to start, others to follow
Date: March 26th
Location: The farmlands outside the city
Situation: Valdis' patience is at its limits, she hasn't slept in days, the nightmares are becoming worse and her thoughts are twisting into shadows.
Warnings/Rating: There will be blood...

The large hound ran across the back of the turtle at full speed, testing her agility, trying to keep her mind off the reoccurring nightmares and the evolution of her strange illness. She slowed as she approached the farmlands, sitting on the edge of a field to watch as people worked. Familiar and unfamiliar scents filled the air, but she ignored them all, losing herself in her thoughts. She was tired and not from running, it felt deeper than that and if her suspicions were correct, then it was also deeply disturbing. To say she was frustrated would be an understatement, she felt more on edge, agitated and anxious. She had a terrible feeling that it wouldn't take much to set her off and worst of all, she felt detached from herself, her normally sharp senses muted and dull.

She had been trying to pretend that nothing was wrong, it was easier than facing the truth. Lying to herself and others was so much simpler. Denial kept her going, acceptance would only cause more pain. Her head began to hurt and her vision darkened, the feelings of detachment intensified as her irises shifted color. She suddenly felt energized again, craving a release, she simply needed a reason.

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I don't know if we can.

She closed her eyes and began to shift, it was more painful than she remembered, but at least she was covered when the transformation was complete, thanks to Vergil's coat. She sighed weakly, everything was shutting down, but perhaps that was better than the alternative, it meant that her soul was still intact.

"Don't let me kill anyone," she murmured before falling unconscious.

He didn't like the sound of that, still he knelled down next to her as she transformed. His eyes watched her a bit softer then most would be permitted to see. He reached out and pushed some her hair back. "I wont. Just rest. I will take you back now. Someone will have to know what to do." He spoke even if she likely couldn't hear him he shifted her up into his arms careful to use his coat to keep her covered. He had a feeling that she would be like werewolves and likely be unclothed from the transformation. And despite all he fancies himself a gentlemen.

So with her body in his arms he makes his way back.

After Tony had Gene safely in the sky, Wan headed off, tracking Valdis' path as best he could. While she was easily able to move without leaving conventional tracks, Gene's blood had painted a line straight to her as it fell off her coat and brushed against the grass and trees. He hopped a cloud to give himself a speed boost and followed, hoping he could find her before she found anyone else.

He was surprised to see Nelo Angelo - Vergil? He still didn't know or understand the difference there - with Valdis in his arms. But he was also relieved. He dropped to the ground next to the man with little warning, looking down at his friend, "Did she regain herself before she transformed?"

Vergil saw Wan coming, a flash of the time watching him make snow dance came back to his mind. How much it had made the other happy. Vergil found it harder to lash at those who had been truely kind to the puppet that had controlled his body. When he looked to Wan his eyes were colder, his features hardened little of that strange innocence was left and his voice had a more nasal feel to it.

"I believe so, she asked me to not let her kill anyone." He spoke as he looked down to her, wrapped up in his black jacket. "I was about to take her to the woman Gene took me and her too. See if she could help." He explained, since he's sure it does not look good.

Wan let out a sigh of relief and put a hand to his chest, "Thank you."

He stood there for a moment, ready to walk with Vergil when he realized that Vergil was walking. That was far too slow.

"Can you move any faster? She should be taken there as quickly as possible."

"I can do better than that. I can teleport." He spoke as he looked to Wan. "Do you want to come as well?" He had never tried with more than one before but he was certain he could do it. If not a second trip would not be hard.

"Yes." There was no hesitation. He wanted - needed - to see that Valdis got to someone who could help her better. At most, he could help bring a sense of peace to her. But as much as he'd been confident that it would work when she'd first presented her sword to him, he was no longer convinced it would be all that was needed to help her. He'd been wrong and it stung. But it was worse for Valdis. His mistake could have cost them all a lot more if she hadn't been found by Vergil.

He looked from her to Wan a moment. "I have never done this with more than one person. If it does not work, I will return for you in a moment." He spoke adding. "Hold onto me." He needed to touch or be touched someone to take them with him. As he spoke it a purple light almost like lightning started to crackle around him. He wanted to ask the full story but now was not the time. Now was about getting Valdis some help.

Wan reached out and took Vergil by the upper arm and bracing himself. Teleportation was new to him.

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I was Looking for a Breath of Life

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