The Human Shrine

[Steve Fox]

Steve groans, his head lulling to the side. His eyes flutter but do not open. His cloths and physical features return to their normal state and his left arm bends at a unnatural angle.

[Lady Violet]

"Wonderful."

I take Zhuge mainly on a political tour of the heart of Beijing since this is the newest section of the city, and the most symbolic of the changes that have occured globally.
I take him to Tiananmen Square and past the rebuilt the Chinese Revolution & History Museum.

I also take him to the the Great Hall of the People, Qianmen, and lastly the Mao Mausoleum.

"You see, I am a clone of sorts as well." I explain as we pass the mausoleum.

[Zhuge Liang]

"I have been thinking of the matter for awhile, actually," I reply. "I do not think it shameful to be a clone. I am honored to have been given a chance to share in the glory of who I was, and who I am now."

[Kuja]

Lady Violet suddenly gets a message in her mind that somehow got transmitted from the mohtership. ((From ff 9 Kuja's ship)) A fellow Genbome came forward. "Master Kuja we will be arriving at the earth in one hour." I smile. "Good, everything's according to plan." I said. *Lady Violet? I am Kuja from the planet Terra we mean you no harm. He will be arriving at your earth in an hour. Just to let you know to prepare for our coming. We come in peace.* I said in a message of the mind.

[Lady Violet]

"Unlike you, I an exact copy. I was simply created with some of his DNA. I have always felt that I am my own person, and that I am orriginal. I don't like to discuss it though. I prefer to think of myself as a mere human like any other, though that is not entirely true."

We walk on, after visiting the political sites.
I take the time stand in a tourist's picture, as well as sign some autographs.

"Are you hungry at all?"

I recieve a mental message and reply:

I am not in my office, but you can either speak to my as,sistants, Lin-Sat, or we can discuss things telepathically

[Silver Crystal]

Silver knew it. He couldn't like her.. he was just so, so much better then her. She was some party girl who spent her life stealing and partying. She had no knowledge of anything. She was stupid.. he probably wanted some smart girl who had real brains, who didn't believe in love at first sight...

Silver shuts her eyes and puts her forehead on her knees so her face was covered.

Yes, i am.. i'm sorry, i shouldn't have said anything. You probably just want a friend. If you'd fall in love with anyone, it'd be some girl with real brains. I'm just a stupid party girl..

She says quietly, but loud enough for him to hear. Silver had always sorta wished she'd been rasied wiith Mistress instead of Rayven. Then she would be smart and not so childish.. Maybe she was just thinking bad of herself right now becasue she was probably about to be turned down by the only guy she'd ever actually wanted.

Maybe Runic was right. maybe she shouldn't have been so quick.

[Matsumura]

"This is no trick. I cannot lie to you Varsha, nor would I want to. I am Matsumura. I am an angel, and though I regret to say this, I am a member of the League of the Godless, a subdivision of Red Infinity. But before you judge me for it, I have good reason. The angels that were supposed to be my father's allies killed him one day. They killed him unjustly. He died because he had discovered their twisted intentions and was ready to report them. As he died, he asked me to get revenge for him by killing those heavenly beings that had done the same to him. In order to honor my father's death, I had to abide by his request. If not, he would have died in vain and the Loki family name would be disgraced. So I went berzerk, losing control of all my emotions, and hunted them. However, some of them still exist. I thought that by joining the League of the Godless, I could find those who turned against my father and make them pay. But recently, I have been hearing bad things about Red Infinity, and honestly, I am quite disheartened by it. I am sorry..... I am sorry that I am only a dark soldier..... one that will never know what it's like to really be alive. I am sorry that I am strong and I'm sorry that I am weak.... but most of all, I'm sorry that I cannot be more like you. Pure, kind, beautiful, free of sin..... you are quintessential. And yet, I, the dark soldier, am the one who will live forever if I am not killed by someone else. I am sorry, Varsha...... please forgive me," said Matsumura as he burst into tears, holding his head in his hands on the ground, grovelling at Varsha's feet. Perhaps Matsumura was a child at heart, in the shell of a warrior. He had finally shown his true feelings. He wasn't a powerful warrior with extreme confidence. He was a shell shocked veteran who never had the chance to grow up and was seeking the love and affection that he was never shown.

[Yamato]

Yamato looked at the boxer.

Is that all?

Yamato walked up to him and telepathically lifted the pavement. He then stomped on Steves chest, hard enough to break some of steves ribs. But with his size, it might do less. Yamato then threw the pavement back on and turned to Lawrence.

Our work here is done.

[Kuja]

I nod. *Well we will be landing ontop of your headquarters I beleive? We are here to explore hte universe and came across a huge lightforce called earth. I have readings that a lot of things are happening down thier.* I thought to her. I look at the enourmaous window smiling.

[Lady Violet]

"Very well, you can meet with me later..." I reply to the alien via telepathy

[Zhuge Liang]

"I am a little hungry, yes. It has been a long time, eons, in fact, since I have had rice, and I do so miss it. The food in the training school was always... lacking, and I am eager to see how our cuisine has evolved since my time."

[Riku]

i glance at ikue through the kitchen door. ... i was talking about people in general... . i knock on hikari's door agian and sigh. ... man, she is a heavy sleeper... . i sigh and go back into the kitchen and get myself some more tea. ... look, i just dont want to see you hurt. i have seen enough bloodshed and emotional breakdowns before... and i know i will see alot more before i am killed...., but i rather people i see as friends dont go through that

Mark
i smile at her as i pull up into the driveway. ... i bet my dragon will be happy to see you again.... i laugh as i get out and wait for her as i open the door, i let her go in first and follow after her. i glance around, wondering where he was.
((^_^ sry, i forgot his name))

Caine
i stretch and lean against the wall. well. lets get it over with...., the battle is over it seems... so we will be able to start soon enough

John
i grin and flex my claws. well, are you two ready?... im getting hungry already

Zack
i see someone on the shoulder of her gear and walk closer. "hey you there, who are you.... and what are you doing here". i form a fire ball in my hand incase he attacks

Alkonost
i feel louhi die and i stop in mid-air and turn around. "that energy...., who is he....". i frown slightly and stay floating in mid-air, just able to see them at the horizon

Oni
i look around then sigh. "dammit, i wish she would have said where she was going on the note.....", {... well, where do you think she went}. *well, but the look of the note she left.... somewhere that not many people would suspect and find...*. i sigh and walk out of the rebels base. "dammit". i fire an energy blast across the street, blowing a hole in the building. {stop blaming yourself....}. *no, it is my fault... i promised that i would look after her, and help her to gain control of her powers, and what do i do?, i go fight a battle that i most likely only got in the way because i couldnt win even if i tried....*, i clench my hand into a fist and open it, forming a dark energy orb in my hand. {... stop it....}. *,... i should be able to find her...., i know her mental, and energy signatures...., so why cant i...*. {because we never needed to track anyone, so we dont have that much practice}. i throw the orb at a car and watch it explode, staring into the flames. "... lets just find her...". {... stop being so destructive.... there is no point in it}. "... where would she be... lets see...". i glance around me and frown. "... i dont even know that much about her, i wish i took the time to talk to her...."

[Sango Elisa Snake]

Sango walks into the Rebel Base. She looks around, looking for some one she could talk to about joining. "Hola? Does any one here know what i have to do to join the rebels?" She calls, snice the person she had copied her appearence off was spanish she could speak some and had a slight accent.

[Cephrien]

Ceph's eyes widened as the Dark Orb slammed into him, exploding into his body.
The force sent him flying back and slamming into the ground. "......."

[Bart]

Bart just stood and watched these two men beat the crap out of Steve Fox. He wondered why. Deciding that they were going way to far to beat him up, and not knowing the reason for the assualt, he walked up to the two men (Yamato and Lawarence I think).
"Excuse me, but why are you so angry with this man? I was just passing by and noticed you beating him up."
Hoping that he wouldn't have to call in El-Renmazou, Bart was ready to pull his whips and call his Gear in a heart beat. These men were dangerous after all and hopfully, he would get through this unscathed with the help of diplomicy.