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Post by mordred on Apr 30, 2012 16:05:19 GMT -5
Was he asleep? Was he awake? Where was this place? The Replica of Riku found himself floating amidst the Darkness, as if sinking in a deep pool of water. All around him was Darkness, a void that did not seem to have the slightest bit of Light in it. As he continued floating, he thought he might have heard a voice, but it was far too faint to be distinct. Hours passed... then he felt himself reorienting, as if someone was helping stand up. Soon, he felt himself standing on a platform, or at least what felt like a platform. There was still nothingness all around him so the Replica didn't see much of anything. Then he heard a fluttering, as if there were wings below him. It didn't take long for him to see that was exactly what they were, as birds flew up and around him, taking flight. They had been covering the platform the Replica was standing on, shedding light into the dismal void. Once all the birds had taken flight, the Replica could see below him. It was a mural, one of Riku. Not the Replica, the true Riku. The one the Replica had despised at one time, if he that still wasn't the case. Either way, it was the boy who he wanted to prove to. Prove that he was just as real as he was. Along with Riku were portraits of his friends, Sora, Kairi and King Mickey. Who are you? The voice seemed to echo inside the Replica's Head. It was powerful and yet comforting. It wasn't condemning, but asking as if one would ask a child a question Are you him?Or are you... you? |
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Post by repliku on May 1, 2012 0:14:58 GMT -5
This feeling...it was unlike none he had ever felt before. He felt like he was neither here, nor there. Neither awake, nor dreaming. Neither living, nor dead. All he knew, was that his body felt like it was falling. It was a strange experience, one that had started the moment he closed his eyes to go to sleep for the night. He wasn't sure where he was, or how he had gotten here, just that he was falling.
Slowly he opened his eyes, taking in the sheer darkness surrounding him. As his eyes opened, his body began to fall faster and faster, causing his eyes to widen in fear. He tried forcing his body to move, turn, something, anything, but he failed. It felt as if he was bound, as if he was being pulled towards something. A glowing circular thing soon appeared, his eyes closing as he braced for the impact. Yet, the strangest thing happened as he drew near the first Station. His fall slowed, and his body returned itself to an upright position, feet hardly making a sound as they touched.
"What is this place?" he asked himself as he glanced at the birds that appeared, staring down beneath his feet as that small glimpse of something glowing grew wider, the darkness beneath his feet dissipating to reveal an enlarged image of Riku, with Sora, Kairi, and King Mickey in smaller circles. This place, it held a mysterious, almost ethereal feel to it. However, there was one thing he noticed, and that there was still darkness all around him. Just then, a voice spoke to him, sending a chill down his spine with the question it had asked him. Who are you? Are you him? Or are you you? Those words echoed deep within his mind, entire body shivering from the eerie feeling that came along with it.
The Replica pondered the question, trying to figure out what that voice meant. It didn't take him long however, once those seagreen hues scanned the large Riku image again, eyes narrowing at such a question. "I'm not Riku. I may look like him, but I'm not him. I am me!" His voice...it echoed as he spoke, head turning every which way as he tried to find the source of the voice, body twisting this way and that, yet he found nothing. All he found was the same darkness, that same void surrounding him. "What is this place? Where am I? Answer me!"
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Post by mordred on May 1, 2012 11:07:36 GMT -5
... A wise answer. Ready yourself, young one, because what you seek is not easily obtained. The voice paused, as if contemplating the Replica's demands. This place is for those who wish to prove themselves. You, who seek an identity apart from the one forced upon you, has arrived here to start your journey towards that goal. Suddenly, a door appeared behind the Replica. At the same time, stairs appeared, extending far into the darkness. Behind you lies safety. The door will take you back to the world of Riku and Namine. However, once you go through that door, you will never return and you will never know if you were meant to be a different person with a wholly new identity. Ahead of you lies risk. Peril. Danger. Disaster. Even Destruction. But should you take that path, you will embark on a journey that will let you discover who you truly are. Neither Riku nor a Doll, but another person entirely. A Real person. Which path shall you take, young warrior? |
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Post by repliku on May 1, 2012 16:42:57 GMT -5
This place is for those who wish to prove themselves. You, who seek an identity apart from the one forced upon you, has arrived here to start your journey towards that goal.
Those words echoed the loudest inside the Replica's head as he tried to contemplate what was happening in his mind. So..this was some sort of test? But what did he have to prove to himself? What brought him here? Why was he here? All those questions hit him at once, however he remained silent, allowing the voice to continue. But the voice had remained silent for a moment, possibly to allow the flash of light behind him to catch his attention.
As he turned, his gaze lingered upon that door, the voices next words ringing throughout. Towards the opposite way he gazed upon those stairs wondering where they led to. So he had a choice, one that made him chuckle slightly. "So it's prove myself or go back to the life I hate...being nothing but his shadow." The choice was obvious. The real Riku wouldn't run from something like this, and the Replica wasn't about to do the same. No, instead he turned, taking off at a jog towards the steps.
"I think I'll see what this place has in store for me. Don't worry, I'll pass your little test...
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Post by mordred on May 3, 2012 11:51:34 GMT -5
Very well. As the Replica jogged towards the next platform, the exit door shattered, the pieces of it fading away into the Void. When he did reach the next platform, the Replica would find it to be another mural, this time of Namine, with the Organization Members who were present at Castle Oblivion in the small portraits. Tell me... Though they used you, how can you fight the very people... ... who gave you life? Suddenly, the Replica was not alone as Shadows and Neoshadows rose up to greet the wayward doll. They immediately went on the attack, with the Shadows pouncing towards the Replica, while the Neoshadows preferred to sink into the ground and bide their time. ---------- Heartless: Shadows x6 Neoshadows x3 |
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Post by repliku on May 3, 2012 12:07:29 GMT -5
"It's easy...I fight them because I refuse to let them use me like I don't matter." His gaze flickered down to the large image of Namine as well, an odd feeling of Light, albeit small making itself known in his own heart. "I also fight for her...for Namine." All too familiar skittering and the scraping of claws reached his ears next, a grin forming as he turned around to see the Heartless that had appeared.
"These weakling?" It amused him really, to see the Heartless think they could even touch him. Soul Eater appeared in his right hand in a burst of dark energy next before it was raised up into the air defensively. "Give me some sort of challenge will you?" Darkness surrounded his body next, rising up from the ground like an inky black pool, tendrils reaching up and wrapping around his body. The darkness itself twisted and turned, shaped and formed itself until it had molded itself perfectly upon the Replica's body before shattering, revealing the muscle like material of his Dark Form.
NeoShadows are just going to keep hiding unless they are drawn out. They're a little more powerful...but the Shadows are dangerous in swarms despite being weak individually. Both are actually...but I can deal with the small fries first before going after the others. Taking a small breath in a white aura soon surrounded his body before he began to hover. Noticing the first Shadow closeby he pointed his weapon and dashed straight towards it for the first strike of the Dark Aura attack. The second strike was aimed at a second Shadow, and was delivered from behind. The third strike came upon a different Shadow and came from the right. Now to top things off the final blow came from the air, his body diving downward so as to allow Soul Eater to pierce the ground, releasing a shockwave of Dark Flames to hit the other Heartless.
Abilities Used:
Dark Form: A form taken when Riku Replica calls on the powers of Darkness. In this form Riku Replica's speed, strength, and other powers are double what they would be in normal form.
Duration: 4 posts
Cooldown: 4 posts
Dark Aura: Similar to Helm Split, however instead of being performed from the air, Riku Replica rushes his foes three times before finishing the combo off from the air, releasing dark flames from the ground upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: 2 posts.
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Post by mordred on May 6, 2012 10:31:56 GMT -5
The Heartless were easily defeated, with the Neoshadows being the last to go. Silence echoed around the vast void of Darkness, before the Voice spoke up again. Hmm... ... How predictable.Suddenly, the Heartless arose again, but they then started to morph and merge. When they were finished, they took on the form of Namine. She smiled at the Replica. You were born and bred to fight Sora and Riku. But if strife and conflict is all you truly desire... Never will you know hope.An exact image of the Replica, made by the Heartless, cut the Namine Heartless in half. She screamed in utter pain before both images disappearing. Always you will know sorrow. Cracks begin forming in the platform, the mural becoming broken. A webbing of cracks extended through the platform, too fast to stop. And you will forever be...... Just a puppet. The platform shattered and the Void greeted the Replica. |
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Post by repliku on May 6, 2012 18:26:27 GMT -5
A smirk appeared upon his lips as the Heartless were easily defeated. Mouth opening up to speak, he found himself interrupted by that voice yes again.
....How predicatable
Fury coursed through every fiber of the Replica's being at that statement. "How can that be predictable?! Heartless showed up..I took them out! Shaking he turned around, trying to find the source of the voice again. Movement caught the corner of his eye, body sharply turning to face whatever came next.
The Heartless were acting strange though. Never had he seen them merge like that. Yet here they were merging until they had taken the form of a smiling..."Namine! he says happily, actually believing this illusion to be her for just a moment, that tiny spark of light in his heart shinging just a little brighter. The voice spoke again..this time about how he was bred to defeat Riku and Sora, causing his eyes to roll. He knew what he was created for...he didn't need reminded.
Yet, the words that followed puzzled him most, and he was about to ask the voice what it meant but events unfolded yet again. Eyes widened in horror as he watched himself cut Namine in half, her screams echoing in his mind and would haunt his dreams every night for nights to come. Namine!!!!!! Body full of adrenaline, he prepared to run when a small 'crack' echoed. Whipping about again he noticed several more cracking sounds, gaze averting down to the image on the Station.
"What's happening?" Taking off towards the edge of the Station seemed like a good idea..that is until the only footing he had gave way, sending him plummeting into the Void.
If strife and conflict is all you truly desire...
Never will you know hope.
Always you will know sorrow.
And you will forever be...
... Just a puppet.
Those words repeated themselves in his mind as he plummeted within the Void, arms and legs flailing as he desperately tried to slow his fall. "I don't constantly seek strife and conflict!!! I just want to be recognized as my own person! Have my own goals! Be someone separate from Riku! Is that so wrong?! I want to have a different purpose! Not be the one that is a clone. Not be the one destined to destroy! But I can't do that if he is still around!
Something in his memory stirred then as he fell. A promise he had made to Sora before the Keyblader had one final face off against Marluxia. He had been trusted with this task, despite everything he had done, every attempt to destroy him. That task...it set him apart from Riku. Riku..protect Namine.
Oh how surprised he had been. You...don't mind?[/i] That memory brought back others..including his memory of the moment he promised he would protect Namine.
"I do have something that sets me apart from Riku. He may have his goals...but I have mine. He protects Sora and Kairi. I have someone to protect as well. I made a promise to a friend a long time ago. I will still keep that promise. I promised...I would protect her. My goal is to protect Namine!" That light in his heart began to glow brighter, peeking out through the darkness. He didn't care if he kept falling or not, he'd find a way out. Find a way to get to her and stay by her side. Find a way to protect her.
Find a way to protect Namine.
Abilities Used:
Dark Form: A form taken when Riku Replica calls on the powers of Darkness. In this form Riku Replica's speed, strength, and other powers are double what they would be in normal form.
Duration: 3 posts
Cooldown: 4 posts
Dark Aura: Similar to Helm Split, however instead of being performed from the air, Riku Replica rushes his foes three times before finishing the combo off from the air, releasing dark flames from the ground upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: 1 posts.
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Post by mordred on May 9, 2012 13:39:44 GMT -5
... Good. The Replica would immediate find his fall being arrested and once, he was floating and reorienting himself so he could stand on a platform. This time, he could see the mural. It was of him. Sure, it looked like the real Riku in his Dark Form, but it some emanated a surety that it was the Replica. Only one portrait this time, this one of Namine. Your goal is important. It sets you apart from the Replica you once were.What they wanted you to be. But is there strength in your conviction? There is but one way to know. Another staircase appeared, like the one before, leading into the infinite void. Go, young one. |
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Post by repliku on May 9, 2012 19:28:06 GMT -5
A sigh of relief escaped his lips as his fall slowed, body repositioning itself so that it was upright again. Feet clicked loudly upon the Station platform as he looked down. The images on this one were different yet again. This time this one was of him and Namine, yes he could tell it was him. He wasn't sure how really, but it was a gut feeling. Deep down he just had the feeling it was him.
But is there strength in your conviction? There is but one way to know.
Another question, another thing he would have to prove. He still had some time in his Dark Form, however it wouldn't last much longer. He was already starting to feel the effects it had on his body. With a sigh he reverted back to his normal form, deciding it would be best if he started recovering now. That form could be needed later, and he was going to need it.
"I meant what I said. I promised I would protect her and I am going to keep that promise. I will keep any harm from coming to Namine..no matter what I'm up against. The Organization itself, Ansem, anything. I will keep my promise to her." His grip tightened upon his weapon as he saw that staircase appear within the void. Confidently and bravely the Replica stepped forth upon that staircase, that walk turning into a run as he ascended towards his new location.
Abilities Used:
Dark Form: A form taken when Riku Replica calls on the powers of Darkness. In this form Riku Replica's speed, strength, and other powers are double what they would be in normal form.
Duration: Reverted to Normal
Cooldown: 4 posts
Dark Aura: Similar to Helm Split, however instead of being performed from the air, Riku Replica rushes his foes three times before finishing the combo off from the air, releasing dark flames from the ground upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: Ready for use
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Post by mordred on May 13, 2012 21:17:11 GMT -5
As the Replica made his way to the next platform, the stairs behind disappeared into the darkness. With his first steps onto the platform, the staircase was gone. Below him, a mural, not of a person, but of a shield. A very recognizable shield to the Replica. It would then come as no surprise that a Corridor of Darkness appeared and then dissapated, leaving behind a tall, cloaked man. He then chuckled under his breath, a snide kind of chuckling that held only contempt. "Well, if it isn't that useless doll I created. I suppose you WOULD crawl back from whatever hole you've been hiding in." The man then lowered his hood, auburn, shoulder-length hair falling from it as he looked at the Replica with green eyes.
Number IV had apparently returned.
"I really don't know why a failure like you bothered to return." Vexen said, "You couldn't even protect Namine from Sora and now she's who knows where. But perhaps if you can find her again, we can give you a new purpose. I'm sure there's limitless opprotunity for a simulacrum such as yourself." Vexen sneered at the Replica. "Besides, you'd be protecting Namine and regained your purpose. What else could you possibly need?"
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Post by repliku on May 14, 2012 15:46:04 GMT -5
Heart racing as he ran up those stairs, he couldn't help but wonder what this place had in store for him. That mysterious voice mentioned being tested..but against what? And why did that voice sound so familiar? It reminded him of the other Riku..or possibly Vexen or Marluxia. It was hard to tell really..it had been so long.
Finally, that last step was reached and his eyes widened as he recognized that shield engraved upon the Station. His fears were soon confirmed as that taunting voice spoke as the familiar sounds of a Corridor of Darkness opening echoed throughout. "I'm not your puppet anymore Vexen..." There was slight annoyance in his tone mingled with anger. Seagreen eyes narrowed upon the man in the black cloak as he smirked, taking a few steps towards him.
Namine was brought up then, her name sending a pang in his heart. Why did he suddenly feel empty, hollow even at the mention of her name? And why was Vexen saying he failed to protect her? "The Namine a few stations ago wasn't the real Namine Vexen.." His free hand began to glow in a black and green aura as his anger pulsed, channeling some magic into a Dark Firaga. "So, if I failed to protect her..and you mock me for it. It's because you did something to her!" The Dark Firaga was launched towards the other now. "If you hurt her...I'll kill you."
Abilities Used:
Abilities Used:
Dark Form: A form taken when Riku Replica calls on the powers of Darkness. In this form Riku Replica's speed, strength, and other powers are double what they would be in normal form.
Duration: Reverted to Normal
Cooldown: 3 posts
Dark Aura: Similar to Helm Split, however instead of being performed from the air, Riku Replica rushes his foes three times before finishing the combo off from the air, releasing dark flames from the ground upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: Ready for use
Dark Firaga: Firaga magic imbued with darkness. Fired as a single normal fireball, this power has a homing effect unlike its normal counterpart. Also unlike its normal counterpart it deals dark damage instead of fire damage.
Cooldown: 2 posts
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Post by mordred on May 18, 2012 11:21:41 GMT -5
Vexen laughed his cruel, mocking laugh. "Delusional as always! Your feelings for Namine are as fake as you are! That girl wasn't even here! Just an illusion to distract you from what you really are! A mindless, good for noth- GAH!" Vexen summoned an icicle in front of him just in time to block the Dark Firaga. "How DARE you! You are clearly malfunctioning, your mind under the delusion that you actually have worth. You are going to come with me..." An arctic wind roared around the platform and coalesced around Vexen's arm. In a flash, Vexen's trademark shield appeared on his arm. "It's time I reforged your memories into something better capable of being obedient!" Vexen then fired ice crystals at the Replica while casting two giant snowflakes to shield him from damage for a short damage.
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(GAH, short post.)
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Post by repliku on May 23, 2012 21:32:30 GMT -5
A smirk formed on the Replica's lips as those icicles were sent directly towards him. "You forgot one thing Vexen." he said as he focused his energy, creating an invisible barrier directly in front of him. Those icicles hit the barrier upon impact, revealing for just the briefest of moments the small squares that made up the Dark Shield ability before reflecting them right back upon their wielder.
"You copied me after Riku. Techniques he's learned over time, I learn as well. You won't be modifying anyone's memories. Not mine, not Namine's, not anyone's. I am my own indiviudal person." From what he did remember of Vexen, that shield of his was going to be a problem..however it only worked if he could see the direction his opponent was striking from.
These two techniques...they were going to be a little weaker outside of Dark Form, but they would have to do. A white aura surrounded his body as it did previously against the Heartless, lifting his body off of the Station slightly before he dashed towards his opponent, smirking as he remembered using this combination he had in mind on the real Riku. One that proved most effective.
The first charge of the Dark Aura attack was directed right at the arm Vexen had his shield attached to. The second, came from the opposite, the arm the shield wasn't attached to. Now here's where things got interesting, the third strike..was rather unusual. Instead of a normal charge, the strike itself was turned into a Dark Impulse an attack which if it landed should send Vexen high into the air. Now as a final follow up the fourth and last attack of the Dark Aura is an aerial strike, with him diving downward, Soul Eater ready to impale Vexen and follow him all the way down to unleash dark flames around his body from the impact. All provided Dark Impulse successfully knocked him up into the air of course.
"You're going to die again Vexen..by the hands of your own creation this time. You're pathetic."
Abilities Used:
Dark Form: A form taken when Riku Replica calls on the powers of Darkness. In this form Riku Replica's speed, strength, and other powers are double what they would be in normal form.
Duration: Reverted to Normal
Cooldown: 3 posts
Dark Aura: Similar to Helm Split, however instead of being performed from the air, Riku Replica rushes his foes three times before finishing the combo off from the air, releasing dark flames from the ground upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: 2 posts
Dark Firaga: Firaga magic imbued with darkness. Fired as a single normal fireball, this power has a homing effect unlike its normal counterpart. Also unlike its normal counterpart it deals dark damage instead of fire damage.
Cooldown: 1 posts
Dark Shield: Similar to Reflect Magic. A barrier of darkness is formed in front of the Replica, reflecting magic attacks back upon the user. This attack only protects him from the front, not all sides.
Cooldown: 2 posts
Dark Impulse: Replica will use Soul Eater to knock his foes into the air before jumping up with them, striking again to knock them to the ground. If the foe has any nearby allies, they will be damaged upon foes impact as well from the impact if they are within range
Cooldown: 1 post
Cooldown: 2 posts
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Post by mordred on May 28, 2012 21:37:31 GMT -5
"HA, HA, HA! You?! An individual person?! What a joke! You don't have a Heart, how can you call yourself an individual?! Your delusions have clearly rotted your mind!" Vexen sneered mockingly at the Replica, even as his icicles were blocked by the Replica's Dark Shield. "You will never be anything more than just a puppet!" Vexen then flicked his wrist as the Replica charged up for another Dark Aura. A glyph appeared under him and a ring of what looked like heiroglyphs circled him, sending data directly into Vexen's mind. Then the Replica charged at Vexen with Dark Aura. Vexen easily blocked the first strike with his shield and the second strike. The third, however, took Vexen completely by surprise and sent him into the air with a yelp of pain.
Vexen opened his eyes and saw the Replica coming down from above, intending to send him into the ground. Vexen then smiled and said, "Worthless toy!" The Chilly Academic then recovered and floated a bit away, dodging the strike. Before the Replica could land, however, Vexen shot three sets of two giant Icicles up out of the ground, seeking to impale the falling Replica. "I will NEVER die by the hands of such an unworthy and flawed creation!"
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