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 No.3369[Reply]

>Two young boys haphazardly pull a case up a flight of stairs.

"Larry, it's like no place you've ever been in your whole life. . ."

>The boys finish lifting the case up, ending up in a landing area.


". . .first thing you gotta remember about Dreamville is to pace yourself. This is a mistake a lot of first timers make. . ."

>The boys start dragging the case towards a room.


". . .they've got all these unbelievable rides and cool stuff to do. Try to do it all at once and you'll be waking up like a loser by lunchtime!"

>The boys drag the case into a bedroom, flipping it onto its side.


"Number two. Don't eat just before you go in the Dream Pod."
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 No.3461

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>>3460
"Yeah, that one. . ."

>The tone of the woman's voice indicates that she has no idea what the words Orion said mean.


"No, it's not a promotional thing, I need your help looking for some people - before you go missing as well."

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>>3461
>Orion looks confused, giving a slight shrug.

"Why would I go missing? What's going on?"

>He starts looking around, checking the area for anything immediately sticking out as strange.


"Has this been a problem for a while now?"

 No.3464

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>>3463
"Because you're like me, you're a psionic Meta-Human. Or at least that's what I think the link is, all of the ones I could find out about were psionic."

>The woman looks around as well, clearly concerned that Orion has noticed anything, but there are no signs of anything suspicious.


"It's been an issue for a few months now - maybe longer, that's just when I noticed. A fan of mine wanted an autograph when I started here and never turned up for the session. But every time I've mentioned these to security, they've brushed them off."

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>>3464
"Weird…"

>Orion gets up from the bench.


"I'm going to guess there was no way to reach them in the real world either. That's definitely suspicious."

>He looks in the direction Madeleine had walked off to earlier.


"I should tell my girlfriend. She'll want to know about this."

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>>3465
>The woman looks around for a second, seemingly noticing something in the crowd.

"It's ok, I'll make sure she knows. But I need you to act now, I'll send you to someone who should be able to help. . ."

>The woman, and the outside area, suddenly disappears as the dream shifts around Orion, the shifting stopping as he ends up in a room, acting as a park security jail for low level troublemakers, still keeping in the theming of the wild west area, as the room has been designed like a sheriff's office and jail.


>As the shifting finishes, Orion finds himself in front of the body of a woman, thrown against a wall, a slow breathing indicating she's alive, if unconscious.


>Before Orion has a chance to fully acquaint himself with the surroundings, the door opens, and a man steps through.


"Well well well, what we got here. . ."

[To be continued]



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 No.307[Reply]

>Personal Log, 03.01.17:

"This city is sick, rotting from the inside as parasites from above and below suck it dry, causing the wounds to fester, to burst, leaving behind cancerous growths that weaken its fiber even more.

The people are blind to this, blind to the depravity hidden below the surface, but I, I am aware, and I know now how to cleanse this city. The answer is so simple now that I see it. . .

The city needs a butcher, someone willing to cut off the tumors, and I am that person, I have been chosen.

My friend comes to me at night, they chose me because I understand now, because my eyes have been opened. Because I have seen the message of my counterpart in the sanctuary.

One day, I hope that my work will be complete, but it is not, so my righteous task continues. . ."

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>>307
>March 1st, 2017

>Brooklyn, New York


>The darkness of night covers the city that never sleeps, the cloak of shadow created by the cloudy night sky creating little islands of light around the yellow streetlamps. Outside of these areas of light, the darkness is more pronounced than it would be in the natural world, providing the perfect cover for those who would rather their business not be seen by others.


>One of these groups, a collection of people in the middle of a drug deal, is found on this unassuming spring night. More formal than a typical deal, both parties are flanked by their own respective bodyguards, each of them armed and ready to deal with any intruders.


>Just outside of the main deal, around the corner in a different alley, one of the dealer's more typical clientele can be found, waiting for their turn. . .


>As the deal seems to come to an end, and both parties go to shake on the terms, an arrow flies through the air, sailing right into the dealer's eye, sending him flying back to the nearest wall and pinning him to it.


>Before any of the others get much chance to react, three more arrows plummet down from above, each hitting a different target and trapping them against some form of object. Not every arrow is lethal, however, leaving their marks in pain.


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 No.317

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>>315
>March 2nd, 2017

>The sun rises over New York City, bathing the city in the rays of light, and revealing the scene from the previous night.


>Before long, the alleyway is closed off, the typical police tape blocking the path into it, with police officers and cars forming impromptu barricades at either side. While a few onlookers try to get a peak beyond the barriers, they are quickly moved onwards by the officers.


>With the cordon effectively established, another police car pulls up, this one an unmarked vehicle, and two men step out, one old and experienced, the other one much younger than him, and clearly lacking experience.


>The two men make their way beyond the police line, seeing the carnage from the previous night, the younger of the two heaving when he sees the bodies, earning a chuckle from the older man.


"It's alright kid, that reaction just shows you've still got a heart. . ."

>The older man looks around quickly before flagging over one of the police officers.


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 No.367

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>>317
>March 2nd, 2017

>The morning sun shines through the window of a Brooklyn apartment, its rays shining down on the occupant, a young woman who looks to be no older than her 20s.


>Suddenly, an alarm goes off, disturbing the woman, who groggily groans and slams her hand down on the clock making the sound, silencing it.


>Satisifed, the woman turns around and murmurs something in her sleep.


>Then, another noise interrupts the woman - the sound of someone knocking of her door. This noise manages to rouse her, pulling her out of bed and slowly over to the door, her journey only stopped to move a chair from a small dining table so that she can reach the peephole.


>With a yawn, the woman looks through the door to see her visitor is someone she recognises, the building's superintendent, and she wearily opens the door on the latch so that she can talk through it.


>With a yawn, she addresses the man:

"Yeaaah?"
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 No.3462

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>>367
>The lighting in the room appears to dim as the voice speaks up again.

"You should have killed him. He knows too much."

"He hasn't done anything. We said we'd only go after guilty people. . ."

"Or those who know our secret, he knows too much."

"He doesn't know anything, he thought I was keeping a cat or something."

>The voice is silent for a few moments, and then the darkness recedes.


"I will find more targets for later."

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 No.3347[Reply]

>Date: September 30th, 2017
>Location: Sanctuary City - The Prism
>Time: 9:00 AM

>A small burst of bright red light flies across the training area of the Prism - cutting right through a test dummy.


"As I thought."

>Aiden lowers his hand, placing it back in his jeans pockets as he looks over to Stella standing beside him.


"I gained his Fissure technique, and everything else he had."

>Aiden then walks over to the test dummy - seeing no signs of direct slicing. No directional carving, no uneven distribution of mass along the lacerated edges. Simply an entirely clean cut surface - on both ends.


>As Stella walks up beside him, she crosses her arms as she inspects the bisected test dummy.

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 No.3364

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>>3363
>Slowly moving her hair out of her eyes - Himeko then realizes that Shirai is the one standing before her, with his gloved hand outstretched for her to grab on to.

["You fought well. I'm impressed."]

>Silent, Himeko then mutters to herself as she grabs his hand and pulls herself up fully onto her feet - now standing up properly. Still embarrassed, Himeko crosses her arms and looks off to the side - clearly irritated.


["You are demeaning me with your mockery, Narukami."]

>Shirai then reaffirms his statement, saying:


["Were you as weak as you believe yourself to be in this moment? I would've defeated you with the air pressure from my strikes and nothing more. Your ability to withstand strikes from me is indicative of your skill in force reinforcement."]

>Surprised by Shirai's statement, Himeko then looks at him with curiosity - her eyes narrowing as she does so.


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 No.3365

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>>3364
>Location: New York City - Times Square
>Time: 1:00 PM

"Where'd this dude come from?!"

>A pyrokinetic Meta-Human with a magma appearance similar to Vulcan continues to spray massive plumes of fire into the sky. The figure they are attempting to hit continues to gracefully dodge the attacks - as they land on the ground, a few feet away.


>Nearby, MRD agents are looking on in bewilderment, confused by the figure's arrival.


"Wait, ain't that the guy from Sanctuary City?"

"Mosaic right?"

"Nah. The other guy. Paladin I think?"
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 No.3366

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>>3365
>Vulcan becomes more erratic, but is more focused on the existential nature of his situation. As Paladin continues to walk forward - he further presses Vulcan on the reality of his situation; attempting to nudge him towards standing down peacefully.

"You were a victim of a madman's experiments. The original Vulcan died - and you were created as a failsafe. I know that's not what you want to hear, Vulcan, but I won't lie to you. I won't pretend that everything is going to work itself out magically."

>Vulcan is still distraught, but now acknowledges Paladin's words.


"Besides, I have no reason to lie to you about that. The MRD have a post-op report on the original Vulcan's death, right in their core files. They'll show it to you, and the recorded evidence."

>Looking around at all of the nearby bystanders, Paladin then states:


"It's not too late to stop this, Vulcan. You're not the original - and you won't be charged for his actions. You just need to work with me. I can help you figure this out."

>Vulcan, still in his earth rock cage, presses his hands to the makeshift rock bars as he says:


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 No.3367

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>>3366
>As Paladin sees Vulcan being taken away - he then notices a tap on his shoulder.

"Nice job there. You're really starting to get the hang of this."

>Turning around, Paladin looks to see Mosaic and Andromeda standing before him.


"Oh, hey Mosaic. I didn't see you there."

>Paladin nods at Andromeda as well, a more formal courtesy.


"You too, Andromeda."

>Andromeda gives Paladin a quick smile and a wave.


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 No.3368

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>>3367
>After the explanation is finished, Mosaic and Andromeda then watch as Paladin internalizes the information. Considering the facts, he then asks the pertinent question to them both.

"Why haven't they attacked us before? You would think for an organization as coordinated and powerful as Aletheia are - they would have already acted by now?"

>Mosaic looks at Andromeda for a moment, before he responds.


"From what we've been told, Aletheia are more of a bureacratic organization than a freeform militant sorcerer group."

>Andromeda speaks up.


"That is to say, they seem to have a chain of command. A core protocol approach that they adhere to in most situations."

>Paladin then nods as he starts to think again. After a few moments he then states:


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 No.3257[Reply]

"The ways of divination are esoteric, and not always reliant on magic, often times the future of an individual is not divined through arcane means, but instead by understanding the movement of their spheres." ~Head Seer of the Department of Mysticism, Earth-2
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>Date: September 23rd, 2017
>Location: Manhattan, New York City
>Time: 11:30am

>On an unimportant corner of a busy street of the big apple, a lone tent interrupts the flow of people going about their day, its dark colours and star patterns making it look like it could easily fit in with a circus if not for it being alone.


>The owner of the tent, a woman using an old crate of some kind to grant herself some extra height over the crowd, also looks like the type to fit in with carnies, with an outfit that almost appears to check every possible box for a performer wishing to create an image of being a witch.


>With a dramatic flourish, the woman clicks and summons a trail of small sparkles that look like stars, earnign a reaction from the crowd.


"Welcome! Welcome! I am the great magus Sybillus! Trained in the ancient mystic arts by ancient masters from near and from beyond our stars! Capable of reading the fate of any being with a mere glance! Enchanter of-"

>The speech is interrupted as a cop car screeches to a halt behind the crowd, and a police officer steps out.

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 No.3342

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>>3341
>Nous shakes their head.

"No, no, you won't watch, you won't be able to, no eyes will reach here. . ."

>Nous looks up, sighing, and waves their hand, causing the sky above to start fading away.


"Observations will have to be delayed for a few aeons, just for safety, there can be no contact with the wider multiverse."

>Nous looks at Stephanie and Isaac.


"Leave, now, before you can return to your home. . ."

>Nous starts moving their hand up, but stops.


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>>3342
>Moments later the pair re-appear in the fortune teller's tent. Stephanie lets out a tired sigh.

"Well. I better talk to Ceri. She'll probably want to know about this."

 No.3344

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>>3343
>Isaac looks at Stephanie for a moment, before placing a hand on her shoulder.

"You did fine today. Probably better than I would've done, given my penchant for sarcasm. As for Ceridwen…."

>Isaac looks on at the city streets of NYC, as he removes his hand from her shoulder.


"She's already got a lot on her plate. I suppose another morsel wouldn't chip it. Even though I'd rather that we handle this for her instead."

 No.3345

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>>3344
>She turns to look at Isaac.

"No Isaac. They're sending people no matter what. And knowing Ceri, she would prefer to be informed ahead of time rather than taken by surprise."

"You might also want to mention it to Aiden and Stella. Aletheia isn't going to just stop. They're massive. If a group falls, they'll send more. This is something the Earth is going to have to deal with as well."

 No.3346

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>>3345
>Isaac gives Stephanie a somewhat wistful look, as he locks eyes with her. Closing his eyes, he then sighs as he rubs the bridge of his nose.

"I was agreeing with you, Steph."

>Opening his eyes again, he then states:


"I might as well then, though I'll wait for the most opportune time to inform them. I can sense that they're all a bit preoccupied at the moment."



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 No.3270[Reply]

>Date: September 28th, 2017
>Location: Parsinion Capital City
>Time: 11:23 AM

"Move all the infantry units back towards Dyad! Keep pressure up in Fracture! Do not let them take Rupture!"

>The Parsinion Shard Commander, the leader of the nation's para-human military force, continues to bark orders at his men. Various soldiers all dressed in black garb with silver trimmings, continue their work to defend the different districts of the Capital City from attack.


"Where did these people even come from, Commander?!"

>A Shard Lieutenant asks, as he manifests a sword in front of him - attacking the robot humanoids that are swarming him.


"Damned machines! They're swarming in like pests!"

>The humanoids have bright red eyes and strong metallic frames. Each of them equipped with motors that are seemingly strong enough to grind bones into dust.

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 No.3323

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>>3322
>Location: Kyoto, Japan - Tasogare Castle
>Time: 2:00 PM [Relative to Parsinion]

>Kagemusha finishes performing the hand gestures over the large empty scroll. Standing inside of the Castle - the rest of the Tasogare family can only watch in disbelief and shock.


"The conditions have been set."

>Standing across from Kagemusha in the large room, is Mosaic. Shirai is beside him on one side, and Paladin on the other.


"Good. Now for my conditions."

>Making the appropriate gestures, Mosaic communes with his understanding of magic, to create a conceptually-bound and magically reinforced set of parameters - the basis of a Sacrificial Pact.


"Both sets of terms have been established."
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 No.3324

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>>3323
>Asami is the first to object, vehemently shouting her disapproval of the entire situation.

"Brother! This is absurd! You cannot simply throw away generations of independence to one man! Especially to an enemy!"

>Kagemusha holds up his hand, stating:


"It was either this, or the complete removal of our magic and our abilities."

>As if on cue, Mosaic pulls out Ennoia from seemingly nowhere. Spinning the Axiomatic Axe in his hand, he then elaborates.


"This weapon has the ability to fuse phenomena on a conceptual level. It can also separate those concepts as well."

>Holding out the weapon to Kagemusha - Mosaic then says:


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 No.3325

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>>3324
>Location: Sanctuary City - Archeon Complex
>Time: 10:00 PM

>Mosaic leans against the side of a wall, while standing on a balcony overlooking the entirety of Sanctuary City. Crossing his arms, he remains silent as he can see the entirety of the city's skyline with perfect accuracy.


>His mind is busy, running through various hypothetical scenarios - as he always does. While doing so, he senses a familiar person arriving right beside him.


"You don't have to hide, Jack. I know you're there."

>Deactivating his natural invisibility, Paladin then sighs as he looks at Mosaic.


"Aiden, I don't know if we made the right choice there, with Akito and the Tasogares."

>Anticipating this concern from his friend, Mosaic then sighs as he gestures to Paladin.

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 No.3326

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>>3325
>Silent for a moment, Mosaic then watches as Paladin considers the meaning behind his words.

"If you never became Mosaic, then all those people you saved would've-"

>Mosaic finishes his statement.


"Died. Along with countless others. I'm not proud of the guy that I was in the past. But I do know now that by making up for that? I've helped out a lot of people - like you."

>Moving himself up from the wall, Mosaic begins walking forward towards the edge of the balcony - now grabbing onto the railing and leaning forward.


"If you never became Paladin, then you never would've helped those people on that other Earth. If I didn't spare Ryozo's life and help him out - then he would've ended up either dead, or severely punished by the Hoyokazis."

>Mosaic continues speaking.


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 No.3327

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>>3326
>Location: Sanctuary City - Residential District
>Time: 11:30 PM

>After an hour and a half of stopping crimes, fixing buildings, repairing damaged roads and other tasks - Mosaic then teleports into his home's living room, right in front of Stella.


"Hey, sorry I'm late."

>Stella blinks at Mosaic as he dissipates his armor, revealing Aiden's snow white hair behind the mask.


>As Aiden looks at Stella, he then says:


"So yeah, I've got a lot that I want to talk to you about today."

>Curious, Stella then sits down on the couch, as Aiden takes a moment to sit down beside her.

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 No.3239[Reply]

>Date: September 24th, 2017
>Location: N/A
>Time: 12:00 PM [Relative to Sanctuary City]

"Again."

>A voice calls out, as the tired form of Shirai kneels on the ground. One hand on his sword's pommel grip, he gives an exhausted groan as he replies in English.


"I cannot. Too much energy…."

>In that moment, however, a blast of bright red light then seemingly strikes Shirai from above - only for him to barely dodge out of the way in time. Gripping his sword tightly, Shirai's eyes then begin to act - rapidly scanning the environment.


{"Where is he?!?!"}

>Suddenly, another flurry of red lights appear - beams of energy raining down on him from seemingly nowhere.

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>>3251
>Location: Prime TTC
>Time: Indeterminate

"So you need some more technology? Stasis field generators? Quantum block transfer circuits? Energy compensators?"

>Mosaic walks into the lab area of the large trans-dimensional TTC interior. As he does so, he takes out his bag of holding and lays out all of artifacts from his bag of holding.


"All of the above, Sam. I'm building a magitek weapon. I've got the artifacts. Now all I need are the technological components."

>After a few minutes, Samael returns to the room with a series of elaborate technological devices and machines. Placing them on the table beside the magical artifacts, Samael then looks at Mosaic, asking him the obvious question.


"…..So how are you going to put all of these together? Thulcandran technology isn't exactly designed to interface with supernatural energies - especially those belonging to magic."

>Mosaic nods at Samael, while making a pulling motion with his hand - seemingly grabbing at something invisible and pulling it out into existence. In that single arm movement, Mosaic materializes Ennoia.

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>>3252
>After a few moments, Mosaic then looks over the results of his handiwork. The Axiomatic Axe has successfully merged all of the assorted objects into a large, metallic and technological broadsword.

"There we go."

>Holding Ennoia in his left hand, Mosaic looks over the large, seemingly technological broadsword laying there on the table.


>Surprised, Samael walks up to the sword, attempting to pick it up. However, he cannot lift it even a centimeter above the table.


"What the?"

>Mosaic then walks up to the table and effortlessly picks up the sword with his right hand.


"Just as I thought. A soul bind."

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>>3253
>Mosaic then holds up the newly created magitek sword - watching as glowing circuits of magical energy course through its large metallic frame.

>Feeling the power of the newly created sword in his right hand, Mosaic looks at it, then looks back at Ennoia in his left hand.


>After a moment, he then looks back at the newly created sword in his hand, as Samael asks him:


"Do you have a name for it? The sword, that is."

>Mosaic nods slowly while still looking at the sword in his hand.


"…..Durandal."

>Nodding, Samael then says:


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>>3254
>Location: Prism Base
>Time: 10:00 PM

>Shirai is meditating in place at the bottom of the hangar bay area of the Prism Base. Paladin is off to the side, looking through the data manifests being sent to him by Rafael - as he continues operating on the computers in the base's network.


"We're trying to find everything we can about the Tasogares and their current sightings, Ryozo. Once we find a trail, we'll let you know."

>Nodding while still meditating, Shirai responds by stating:


"I understand, Jack. Thank you."

>Suddenly, Mosaic appears in the hangar bay of the base - holding both Ennoia and Durandal in each hand.


"Hey guys, sorry I was late. I had to do some crafting, as you can see."
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>>3255
>As the light subsides, Mosaic and Paladin both watch, as an armored figure stands in Shirai's place.

"What the…."

>Looking over him figure, Shirai then feels a new weight on his body - the added weight of the new armor that is covering him. Looking over the ornately decorated armor plating, Shirai realizes what it is.


"…..Samurai armor?"

>Nodding, Mosaic keeps Durandal's blade rested on his right shoulder, as he explains.


"It's a gift, don't thank me just yet. We need to see how capable you are while wearing it."

>Mosaic then nods at the sheathed katana now in Ryozo's hand.


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 No.3202[Reply]

>Date: September 21st, 2017
>Location: The Moon
>Time: 8:00 AM [Relative to Sanctuary City]

>A set of pebbles slowly rolls off the side of a small cliff. The view from the cliff overlooks the large blue sphere in the distance, as a pair of metallic footsteps begin to move towards the cliffside.


"Left to their own devices, the sapient and the sound continue to reject their clear evolutionary path."

>The bio-mechanical form of the android Eidolus then reaches the edge of the moon's clifside - now standing over a large chasm on the lunar surface. Placing one of his metallic gauntlets on his synthetic skin, he then gives a light scoff of amusement.


"Were that the choice remained difficult, your reluctance could be understood. But there is so much that you collectively refuse to embrace."

>Holding his hands out - Eidolus then slowly makes a crushing motion with his fist, encompassing the view of the Earth before him.


"In certain occasions, sacrifices are made for the greater good of all mankind."
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>>3233
>A few minutes later, Kagemusha is looking over the internal systems data for the Eukaryon Underground Central Base. As he looks over the schematics for the Eidolus series of androids, he begins to murmur to himself.

"Metal alloy-reinforced bio-mechanical androids. Capable of utilizing Meta-Human abilities, psionics and possibly even magitek? Impressive…."

>As the Magitek troopers continue to bring up information at their computers in the command center, Kagemusha thinks to himself:


{"They would work as more appropriate guards, assuming they can be given human appearances."}

>At the same time, a large screen at the side of the room details the progress in converting most of Eukaryon's remaining wealth and resources to the Seishin Corporation - the public facing company owned and operated by the Tasogare family.


"In terms of net capital and equivalent currency in U.S. dollar denominations - how much capital was kept by Eukaryon in the form of both currency and assets?"

>One of the magitek troopers working at her desk speaks up immediately.


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>>3234
>Date: September 23rd, 2017
>Location: Kyoto, Japan - Tasogare Castle
>Time: 10:00 AM [Relative to Sanctuary City]

>Standing in front of his throne, Akito closes his eyes. Thinking back to the past, he can see brief flashes of a woman in his mind.


>Slightly wincing in pain, Akito then opens his eyes - feeling magical energy course through them. Out loud, he mutters a single sentence, barely audible to anyone, even himself.


["….I will avenge you mother."]

>After a few moments, the doors to the throne room open, as Asami and Isamu walk into the room. Already sensing their presence and their intentions, Akito remains with his back facing them as he crosses his arms.


["Out with it, Isamu."]

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>>3235
>With Isamu now gone, Asami then turns her attention to her older brother Akito, as she speaks up.

["You plan to draw them out, older brother? Omnius, Speedrunner and their Meta-Human enforcement organization? The MRD?"]

>Akito nods slowly as he walks up to his throne and then stands in front of it, considering his next response. He then speaks up, answering his younger sister's question.


["The initial plan was insufficient for our purposes. Attempting to cultivate strength from the Meta-Humans is too costly and time consuming. It is better to subjugate the existing demonstrations of strength."]

>Making a gesture with his hand, Akito then whispers an inaudible incantation. A series of powerful mystical flames then appear - as a familiar figure hovers through the air.


["Before you ask, it is not him. Merely a perfect facsimile - though lacking something immaterial. I do not know what it is, exactly, but it makes him merely a copy of his original counterpart."]

>The copy of Maximus continues to hover in the air beside Akito, as Akito then assumes the throne, sitting in place.


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 No.3237

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>>3236
>Location: The Moon

>After materializing himself on the lunar surface, Ouranos coughs heavily as his armor's life support systems activate. Feeling his body for a moment, he looks at the repaired form of his armor - while gritting his teeth in anger.


{"All of this. Worthless! The effort. The time. The planning. All of it for naught! This cannot stand! It cannot stand!"}

>Angrily pounding the lunar dirt below him, Ouranos then screams - using his suit's air supply to audibly scream. After a few seconds of shouting, Ouranos then lowers his head in defeat.


{"All of this, for nothing. Is this how my legacy is written? Etched in a million plumes of dust? As hollow and empty as this infernal celestial satellite?"}

>Suddenly, a voice from behind Ouranos speaks - and the familiarity of the voice causes his heart to be immediately gripped by fear.


"Oh, I wouldn't say that, creator."

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 No.3238

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>>3237
>Smiling, Eidolus then slowly pushes back against the magical construct, exerting more and more pressure before completely overpowering Ouranos. The force of the strength exertion from Eidolus is enough to send Ouranos flying backwards. As he lands on the lunar dirt below, he then looks up to see an entire army of Eidolus androids standing above him.

"….You were the one who took them!"

>Ouranos says, slowly turning around and attempting to take in the sight of all the androids surrounding him.


"While you were the one who denied them their purpose. Attempted to deny me my purpose."

>Looking up, Ouranos then sees the image of Eidolus hovering above him.


"I do not wish to harm humanity - merely guide them along the right evolutionary path. But I cannot allow your deluded machinations to impede them any longer."

>Holding out a finger, Eidolus instantaneously generates a massive surge of magical energy - condensed enough to outmatch nearly any spell that Ouranos knows.


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 No.3158[Reply]

>Date: September 16th, 2017
>Location: Kyoto, Japan - Tasogare Castle Hallway
>Time: 7:00 AM

>The large open interiors of the ancient castle remain hollow - with sound nowhere to be heard. The soft, faint rumbling of a wooden plank is the closest thing to an audible sound within earshot - as the light of the Sun slowly pierces the windows.


"……."

>The thudding sound gets louder and more frenetic in its frequency - seemingly converging on a fixed location. The edge of the corridor leading towards a larger part of the castle is then suddenly inundated with a massive amount of wind.


"Tch!"

>A human voice can be heard from the empty hallway, as the sounds get even louder.


["Watch where you're going!"]
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>>3196
>Location: United States, South Dakota
>Time: 5:00 PM

>Inside of a familiar mountain range, a large sprawling high tech facility is operating at full capacity. Bright lights and electronic machines continue whirring to life, as large mechanical objects and biomaterials are being constructed in real time.


"I still can't believe you hollowed out Mount Rushmore for this. Absurd."

>Paladin says as he walks into the large command center room - full of holograms and Thulcandran technology.


"I needed a place to clear my head, and Sanctuary City was getting crowded."

>Mosaic leans forward at the command center's main console - placing his hands at the edges of the desk.


>Turning his head behind him to look over his shoulder, he then gestures back to Paladin by nudging his head in his direction.

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>>3197
>Down in the hangar bay area of Prism Base, Mosaic leads Paladin down a flight of stairs - until they reach the lower level.

>Mechanicus is there in his armor, looking at the unconscious body of Saturnus. Beside him is Hyperia - who is crossing her arms as she looks over the man with her X-Ray vision.


"I can't see anything wrong with his spinal cord. All his vertebrae are intact, same with his discs. None of them are herniated."

>Taking Hyperia's words into consideration, Mechanicus then gets out his Quantum Tuner, the wand-looking device that Chronarchs are issued.


>After performing a few scans of the body, he looks at the results on the tuner's holographic display.


"Strange. His neural patterns aren't in sync. Brain activity shows a marked difference around the right pre-frontal cortex. Hypothalamus activity also seems to be suppressed. It's like he's….a different person."

>Mosaic then reaches the table where they're analyzing Saturnus - causing Hyperia to nod in his direction.


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>>3198
>Mosaic looks down at the body of Saturnus for the first time, as he places his arms behind his back.

"So, you're still having trouble figuring out why his neural patterns look different?"

>Mechanicus nods, looking at the interface of the Quantum Tuner as he speaks.


"Normally, psionic alterations to a person's brain should leave some sort of a trace. However, I can't pinpoint any minute changes in psionic energy discharging that could've occurred here. It's almost as if his mind was completely transformed with some other method."

>Mosaic looks at Mechanicus for a moment as he replies.


"That's because your hunch is correct. Kagemusha likely used magic on him after he was downed, and judging by the video footage that Chimera and Fugue gave you? There's only one possible point where he could've done this."

>Mechanicus nods grimly as he reaches the only logical conclusion.


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>>3199
>Mosaic looks at Mechanicus, Hyperia and Paladin as he speaks.

"At this point, we have to operate under the assumption that Kagemusha either knows that we're the ones who took Saturnus back - or that we're at least aware of his plan to attack us."

>Scratching the left side of her cheek, Hyperia is lost in thought.


"So we're gonna be attacked on all fronts by some glorified samurai and his army of sorcerer ninjas? Great. Just what I needed this year."

>Paladin looks at Hyperia and says:


"If it's any consolation, Phoebe. I believe they'll concentrate their focus on Sanctuary City. It's where the largest concentration of Meta-Human vigilantes reside. Including Aiden."

>Turning to face Mosaic for a moment, Paladin then says:


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>>3200
>Location: Tasogare Castle
>Time: 5:00 PM [Relative to SD]

>Walking alongside Inazuma in the corridors of the castle, Akito continues listening to the pleas of his half-sister.


["Brother please! Do not rush blindly into this fight! We are not yet unified enough within our own family! How can we hope to fight an entire hemisphere of Meta-Humans?!"]

>Akito stops walking and then turns to face Inazuma, stating:


["Do you trust in my power, Inazuma?"]

>Hesitant to answer for a moment, Inazuma then nods, stating:


["Of course I do! Why wouldn't I? You are Kagemusha! Head of our family! It is not your power that concerns me, Akito!"]
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 No.3127[Reply]

>Date: September 15th, 2017
>Location: Sanctuary City - Business Sector
>Time: 10:00 AM

"Just hang on for a moment. I told you, I'll be there soon."

>Marek then ends the call and places his phone back in his jacket pocket. Looking at the other side of the limousine, he sees Miranda adjust her hair slowly - dragging a strand of hair behind her ear.


"What, you're trying to look pretty for the Director? We're not here to see him."

>Scowling, Miranda flicks a small blast of compressed air at Marek's face - which he absorbs with his fingers. Smirking in satisfaction, Marek then speaks with a sarcastic tone to his voice.


"Ohh~ Touched a nerve~?"

>Miranda continues firing bolts of compressed air at Marek, while Jakob sits on the opposite side - typing on a laptop computer.

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 No.3153

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>>3152
>Aiden shakes his head, still not looking at Miranda and instead staring out across the city once more.

"No."

>Surprised, Miranda gives Aiden an incredulous look - utter confusion running through her mind as Aiden continues to divert his attention towards the skyline before him.


>His blue eyes rapidly filter out visual information, as his ears hone in to the sound of auditory stimuli and phenomena - doing so with an inhuman degree of precision and efficiency.


"There's a gas line that's been ruptured in a firefight between Brigadiers and Autonauts. Three miles out from our location, southwest. Given the diameter of the ruptured line - it'll leak out aerosolIzed gasoline at a rate sufficient for a potential explosion in about three minutes."

>Frowning, Miranda understands Aiden's intent behind the statement - choosing to make her next statements count regarding speed and efficiency.


"What do I have that Marek lacks then?"

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 No.3154

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>>3153
>Aiden raises his eyebrow behind his sunglasses and looks at Miranda.

"You don't think having an eight out of ten rating - for thousands of different abilities is formidable?"

>Miranda gives Aiden a light smirk as she crosses her arms, feeling a sense of self-righteousness over her inevitable reply.


"Not if one of your abilities is telepathy, and that's at an 11 on the scale."

>Looking back out over the horizon, Miranda then states:


"Do you have any idea how boring life is, with power like that? I can ensure that virtually no one disagrees with me on anything. I can have almost anything that I want - with a glance. Secrets don't exist to me. Almost everyone is an open book."

>Miranda leans forward once more, now with a slight frown on her face.


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>>3154
{"Siren……"}

>Miranda allows the term to marinate in her mind for a few moments - basking in the relief that comes from a simple name - a designation for what she's been feeling for years.


"…..At least I know there's something to it. This…..'Siren' nature…..Is this the reason why I was born with my telepathy? While Marek and Jakob weren't?"

>Aiden nods.


"Assuming my guess is correct, then yes. You likely have the psionic imprint, just as Aunt Ophelia likely did. That would explain why she left - and why you didn't manifest your abilities until your teen years."

>Aiden takes a moment to stop speaking, in order for it all to sink in for Miranda in her mind. After figuring that she's ready to continue, Aiden keeps going.


"It was likely done in a bid to protect you from Dyskrasia's presence, since she knew he was lurking around her family. She probably assumed it found its way into Uncle Eli's mind - and she took the necessary precautions to suppress your powers until you reached adolescence."

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>>3155
>Miranda's eyes widen in surprise at the statement. She then laughs suddenly, unable to contain her response to the absurdity of the statement.

"Haha! Aiden I'm not magic! I can barely meditate, much less perform hand signs and speak incantations! I don't have any potential for magic!"

>Aiden shakes his head as he taps her forehead with his finger. After a moment, a bright surge of rainbow-colored energy emanates from Miranda's eyes.


"Wha?! What did you do?!"

>Miranda begins frantically placing her gloved hands over her face - covering her eyes as bright lights begin to cover her vision.


"Just focus and breathe, Miranda, Calm down."

>Miranda nods and slowly begins to take deep breaths - in and out. After doing this five times in a row, Miranda then readies herself and opens her eyes.


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>>3156
>Aiden then gives a soft smile as he stands up and dusts himself off.

"The Sorcerers Supreme are busy people. I'm not sure they'd just see anyone - especially someone who sees the world in an entitled manner."

>Miranda narrows her eyes in response to Aiden's provocative statement.


"Oh? So why did they see you?"

>Aiden gives Miranda a sheepish look of innocence, feigning surprise and confusion at her accusation.


"What do you mean, Miranda? How are you certain that I actually met them? This could all just be a story I made up to convince you that I'm able to help you - just so that you'd be more receptive to demands from me."

>Miranda immediately sees through Aiden's bluff by pointing out the issues.


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>Date: September 14th, 2017
>Location: Sanctuary City - Archeon Complex
>Time: 5:00 PM

>A sense of frenetic tension courses through Arachnid's body, as his swinging becomes more and more erratic. The strain of his muscles begins to further weigh down on the silk adhesive - as he continues to swing through the interlocked arrangement of skyscrapers that comprise Sanctuary City's Business Sector.


{"Damnit! How the hell did someone figure it out?! This isn't good….Shit!"}

>Unable to think throughout the entirety of the day, only now after his classes have finished - can he begin venting in his mind.


{"I still need to finish that report on the microalbumin cultivation. The peptide bonding and substrate creation data needs to be cleaned up too…..Ugh."}

>Twisting like a corkscrew through a large arrangement of construction work, Arachnid continues swinging. His pace and speed begin to pick up rapidly as he then thinks to himself:


{"If somebody's figured out who I am, then what about Mariah? Jay? Aiden?"}
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>>3117
>Location: Kyoto, Japan - Tasogare Castle
>Time: 10:00 PM [Relative to SC]

>Inside of the main gathering area of the large historical castle - two women are continuing to stand in place, before the throne of the Tasogare family ancestral home.


["He was too strong. We had no idea that Ryozo had requisitioned help to such a degree."]

>Hanabi says, as a man remains standing with his back turned to the two women. As he continues staring at an ancient mural on the wall, he then speaks.


["Preparation and proper execution is a hallmark principle of our family lineage, Hanabi. For you to be disarmed by a single punch is almost shameful."]

>Hanabi's eyes lower to the floor as she closes said eyes, then exhales lightly. Now mumbling to herself, she allows Asami to speak up instead.


["Older brother, you were not there! The strength and speed of the one they call Mosaic….It was unparalleled!"]
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>>3118
>Akito then makes a quick gesture with his hand - as he materializes a brief plume of black and red smoke. As the smoke subsides, a large black and red katana appears in his hand. The katana is imbued with a powerful energy - strong enough to make Asami and Hanabi instinctively step backwards.

["The sword passed down through generations. The blade which imbued us with the power of the ancients. The Gods."]

>Looking at the blade with an almost entranced expression on his face, Akito continues speaking.


["The weapon that bestowed upon us our birthright. Our claim to Japan's future."]

>Turning back to Asami, Akito then asks her a simple question.


"Do you know what happens when someone outside the Tasogare family is penetrated by the sword's power?"

>Asami looks at the blade for another long moment, feeling a sense of deep and primal fear. Her hindbrain and the amygdala of her brain immediately begin to scream at her - begging for her to step away. To run, hide or otherwise avoid the blade.


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>>3119
>After a few seconds, footsteps can be heard as an older woman appears in the room. The woman has midnight black, shoulder length hair, and wears a white outfit. While she appears older than Asami and Hanabi, she has the appearance of a woman in her mid 30s. She also has a striking resemblance to Hanabi herself.

>Immediately noticing the woman, Hanabi turns around and starts running to her.


["Mother!"]

>Hanabi's mother is then startled, as Hanabi gives her a big hug. Patting her on the back, she then responds.


["I am so glad to see you have returned home safely, Hanabi. Please do not worry me like that again."]

>Hanabi pulls back from the hug and laughs.


["No promises mother!"]

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>>3120
>As silence fills the room, Hifumi's demeanor completely changes towards one of seriousness.

["Akito, if their report is correct, then we are in grave danger. The one they encountered…they speak of him as if he demonstrates your level of strength! Combined with potential magic and…."]

>Akito raises an eyebrow as he walks forward, moving to Hifumi's location.


["Finish your statement, Hifumi."]

>Akito stands directly before the older woman, a few inches taller than her, though not by much. As Hifumi feels the imposing nature of his presence, she can feel the power radiating from him.


["Are you certain that none may here us?"]

>Having made a gesture with his hands, Akito watches as a surge of black and red energy pulsates through the room. After a few moments - Hifumi realizes what has happened.


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>>3121
>As Akito waves his hand once more, black and red energy pulsates around them - leading to the room being reversed to its original state.

>Once the pocket dimension is removed from existence, Akito then dissipates the Eien no Yoru into a cloud of black and red smoke.


"Now for the planning and preparations. Ryozo will likely regroup and redouble his efforts to press an assault. Should that be the case, then we need to prepared to retaliate."

>Hifumi wipes away her tears as she closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. Steeling her resolve, she then opens her eyes and states:


"….I will ready the Shadows, they will await your command, Akito."

>Nodding, Akito then turns to leave the room as he says:


"Secrets only serve to divide us. We must maintain unity among our familial ties - if we are to prevail."

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