Who: Denji, Tifa Lockhart, Jill Warrick & Eustace~ Status: Closed~ Where: All throughout Escordvi~ What: Various closed starters for the event and MANTA Board prompts~ Warnings: Mentions of death, bloodshed and EMOTIONS~
[He hadn't exactly thought out his approach to the whole situation very well only that it seemed like this was the best chance that had presented itself to the masses for bringing someone from another world to this place. Denji squints a bit as a hand rubs the back of his neck trying to think about it more thoroughly before stepping a bit closer towards the crack in question. Pointing a finger towards it with a look of pure determination crossing his face, the boy grits his teeth before making his intentions known to his counterpart.]
I'm gonna rush the damn thing and pull his soul right outta hell where he doesn't belong and bring him here and there's nothing you can do to stop me, Eustace!
[Pushing off with the weight of his left leg, Denji propels himself towards the rift without fear of repercussion. Unfortunately the energy sapping ghosts quickly shift their attention towards him, surging forward to close the gap between themselves until one converges with his person. Halting dead in his tracks, an ominous yellow glow forms over his eyes, falling to his knees as a cry out in agonizing pain bursts from deep in his chest echoing out around them. Not soon after he slowly rises back to his feet, a uncharacteristic smirk splayed over his lips as if he was being controlled by some otherworldly force.]
Yes...I'll bring Aki back...If I have to sacrifice myself I'll do it...Whatever it takes!
[His voice low, reverberating, certainly not sounding his own as Denji looks onward, slowly walking closer to the world's edge drawing ever closer to the rift which in his addled state of being could bring his companion back to him so long as he made the necessary offering.]
[He runs after trying to stop him, but that idiot had to just rush into literal hell. And while he tries to clear out some of those ghosts, the numbers were too many and Denji was moving too fast to keep that one from merging.
Clicking his tongue, there is no hesitation as Eustace aims Flamek and fires first right at Denji, the output lowered so that the lightning strong enough to at least momentarily stun him so that he can close that distance between them.
At least that's one benefit of a gun like his—he has the reach.]
[Unwavering resolve fueled Denji's inhibitions as he thrust himself into the bowels of Hell itself only to be stopped upon the precipice by an unruly lot of ghosts. Now one had laid claim to his personage, possessing him body and mind as it looks to expose his deepest darkest desires and make them a reality by whatever means necessary.]
I'll do it- You can fuckin' have me if you want just give him bac- Gawh!
[Hands thrown high in the sky as the hybrid is blasted unceremoniously with a bolt of lightning, surging through the entirety of his body as his knees buckle falling flat onto his face. A loud cry out in pain echoes through the darkness as he writhes on the ground, rendered immobile as Eustace rushes to his side.]
[As Eustace nears, he forms a high voltage sphere of lightning in his hand and throws it at the remaining group of ghosts, the blast similar to a grenade as it explodes. In the meantime, he presses the muzzle of his rifle against Denji's chest with a cold look down.]
[The explosive burst of lightning is successful with its intended purpose to dispatch the life sapping ghosts, leaving the pair alone to their own devices with the teenager looking up at Eustace from the flat of his back. Gritting his teeth with a look of disdain washing over his features, a hesitant nod is ushered forth albeit reluctantly as the ethereal being is expelled from his person. A pained cry out in terror seems to echo off the stale air as it quickly flees the scene of the crime to leave the boy motionless, eyes furrowing shut for a brief instance before slowly opening with a groan out in pain.]
Ugh- What the shit happened...
[Denji's memory a little fuzzy as he tries best to recollect what the fuck had just happened, a hand moving to his chest wincing a little bit as he brushed over the spot where Eustace had zapped him. Eyes blink wide before shooting up instantaneously to sit upright, scratching at his chest as a strange tingling sensation plagues his torso.]
[Eustace watches that ghost warily. He would have rather eliminated it like the rest, but he couldn't leave Denji as is. But feeling Denji stir, he looks down and while he doesn't remove his gun completely, he does lower it.]
[Slowly shrugging off the effects of the lightning which plagued his tired limbs, Denji stands back up onto his feet with an audible grumble. A hand rubs the back of his neck before his attention shifts back unto the rift which stood unguarded now.]
Yeah I guess it did and you got rid of all those other stupid ghosts who were in our way too! You saved my ass, Eustace. Now lets get Aki back.
[Stepping closer to the otherworldly tear in existence, Denji grins fiendishly with a rub of his hands together as they drew closer than ever to making his dreams a reality. Now all they would have to do is find a way to pull Aki out from the depths of the afterlife and return him back to the land of the living.]
So uh...Any ideas how to do that exactly?
[Denji had been pretty much winging this entire operation with half hopes, in truth he didn't really think they would get this far so now he had to weigh their options.]
What if I call out to him you think he will hear me?!
[...He can only sigh because he really doesn't think this will work. However, it's clear Denji can't be reasoned with, and if he has to deal with it the hard way, then so be it.]
No.
[Doesn't mean he won't give his honest opinion.]
But if somehow he did enter this world and was in the Farplane, or if these rifts somehow connect to other dead realms of other worlds, then there's no harm in trying. Just be careful to not be pulled in and watch out for any other spirits that may try to escape.
[There was no turning back now after coming this far, Denji dead set on his path to restore Aki from the afterlife by whatever means available. This was the closest chance he's had so far since making it his mission and wouldn’t squander it. Eustace’s less than unenthusiastic response causes the boy to grit his teeth in frustration as he stands upon the precipice of the material planes drawing deathly close to the rift in question. Bringing his hands to each side of his face, Denji shouts out as loud as he's physically capable over the roaring torrents of wind that threaten to sweep him inside the tear itself.]
Yo, Aki!! It’s me Denji I’ve come to save you!!
[Met with nothing but silence but refused to give up quite yet, trying again as he continues his valiant efforts as he admits the guilt which had been weighing him down for quite some time in hopes that might do the trick.]
I didn't want to kill you but you left me no choice!! I'm sorry…I'm fucking sorry alright?! So just come back and things can be like they used to!! I'll make dinner, light your smokes for ya. I'll do whatever the hell you want just come back!!
[Nothing; Looking to the skies above as tears threaten to spill down the side of his cheeks, falling defeatedly to his knees with his head hung low. If a rift between the afterlife and the real world couldn't bring him back then what otherworldly power could? Was he truly destined to never see his friend again after taking his life? Despair plaguing his rational thinking as his hands thread through the dirt below trying to cling to his dream of seeing Aki’s smiling face just one more time.]
[Perhaps another person would have been better for this. Someone who could have cheered him on or gave him better, warm comfort. Eustace only quietly watches as Denji shouts into the rift, and really...even if he doesn't approve, that doesn't mean he can't blame him for trying. Had he been younger, when his own tragedies were still fresh, he probably would have done the same.
So after Denji has fallen, he slowly steps up to him and does offer him any words. After all, what can he say? Cheer up, try again later?
No, those are false hopes and only works if said by the right person—and he's not that. Instead, Eustace just reaches down and rests his hand on top of Denji's head, giving him a small but comforting pat.]
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I'm gonna rush the damn thing and pull his soul right outta hell where he doesn't belong and bring him here and there's nothing you can do to stop me, Eustace!
[Pushing off with the weight of his left leg, Denji propels himself towards the rift without fear of repercussion. Unfortunately the energy sapping ghosts quickly shift their attention towards him, surging forward to close the gap between themselves until one converges with his person. Halting dead in his tracks, an ominous yellow glow forms over his eyes, falling to his knees as a cry out in agonizing pain bursts from deep in his chest echoing out around them. Not soon after he slowly rises back to his feet, a uncharacteristic smirk splayed over his lips as if he was being controlled by some otherworldly force.]
Yes...I'll bring Aki back...If I have to sacrifice myself I'll do it...Whatever it takes!
[His voice low, reverberating, certainly not sounding his own as Denji looks onward, slowly walking closer to the world's edge drawing ever closer to the rift which in his addled state of being could bring his companion back to him so long as he made the necessary offering.]
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[He runs after trying to stop him, but that idiot had to just rush into literal hell. And while he tries to clear out some of those ghosts, the numbers were too many and Denji was moving too fast to keep that one from merging.
Clicking his tongue, there is no hesitation as Eustace aims Flamek and fires first right at Denji, the output lowered so that the lightning strong enough to at least momentarily stun him so that he can close that distance between them.
At least that's one benefit of a gun like his—he has the reach.]
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I'll do it- You can fuckin' have me if you want just give him bac- Gawh!
[Hands thrown high in the sky as the hybrid is blasted unceremoniously with a bolt of lightning, surging through the entirety of his body as his knees buckle falling flat onto his face. A loud cry out in pain echoes through the darkness as he writhes on the ground, rendered immobile as Eustace rushes to his side.]
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Get out.
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Ugh- What the shit happened...
[Denji's memory a little fuzzy as he tries best to recollect what the fuck had just happened, a hand moving to his chest wincing a little bit as he brushed over the spot where Eustace had zapped him. Eyes blink wide before shooting up instantaneously to sit upright, scratching at his chest as a strange tingling sensation plagues his torso.]
Yo...Did you fricken shoot me dude?!
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It got the ghost out.
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Yeah I guess it did and you got rid of all those other stupid ghosts who were in our way too! You saved my ass, Eustace. Now lets get Aki back.
[Stepping closer to the otherworldly tear in existence, Denji grins fiendishly with a rub of his hands together as they drew closer than ever to making his dreams a reality. Now all they would have to do is find a way to pull Aki out from the depths of the afterlife and return him back to the land of the living.]
So uh...Any ideas how to do that exactly?
[Denji had been pretty much winging this entire operation with half hopes, in truth he didn't really think they would get this far so now he had to weigh their options.]
What if I call out to him you think he will hear me?!
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No.
[Doesn't mean he won't give his honest opinion.]
But if somehow he did enter this world and was in the Farplane, or if these rifts somehow connect to other dead realms of other worlds, then there's no harm in trying. Just be careful to not be pulled in and watch out for any other spirits that may try to escape.
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Yo, Aki!! It’s me Denji I’ve come to save you!!
[Met with nothing but silence but refused to give up quite yet, trying again as he continues his valiant efforts as he admits the guilt which had been weighing him down for quite some time in hopes that might do the trick.]
I didn't want to kill you but you left me no choice!! I'm sorry…I'm fucking sorry alright?! So just come back and things can be like they used to!! I'll make dinner, light your smokes for ya. I'll do whatever the hell you want just come back!!
[Nothing; Looking to the skies above as tears threaten to spill down the side of his cheeks, falling defeatedly to his knees with his head hung low. If a rift between the afterlife and the real world couldn't bring him back then what otherworldly power could? Was he truly destined to never see his friend again after taking his life? Despair plaguing his rational thinking as his hands thread through the dirt below trying to cling to his dream of seeing Aki’s smiling face just one more time.]
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So after Denji has fallen, he slowly steps up to him and does offer him any words. After all, what can he say? Cheer up, try again later?
No, those are false hopes and only works if said by the right person—and he's not that. Instead, Eustace just reaches down and rests his hand on top of Denji's head, giving him a small but comforting pat.]