Gary
*A dozen spears of light descended upon Brad's target, wriggling shadows dispersing as he swung another manifested blade of light. It seemed his training was working, and he was slowly cultivating power with each node of light he could devour, and with each beast he slew.*

*But still, he was far out of his depth. And even as he improved his magical control and grew in strength, there were simply too many, and he was still recovering from his battle.*

"If only..." *He started, but quickly shunted the thoughts away. No. He couldn't think about getting help from them here. Not from the way Brad left things.*

*But he'd seen them. Few and far between, but there were flecks of white scattered amidst the tides of Heartless. If he blinked, they vanished. They were simply so innumerable, but he had heard rumors that there were ones just as ferocious as the Invisibles he'd been forced to flee from.*

*If they could be reasoned with, they could be the key. Other hearts had darkness. That darkness naturally tried to sever the light. The darkness would mindlessly consume all it touched, and it needed to be cut out. And that made other hearts, even the hearts he cherished, a liability.*

*But a creature not just molded by the light, but born from it? There was no liability in there- except for the fact that from what he'd heard, they seemed to attack just as indiscriminately.*

*Brad let a smile cross his face.* "Even the most perfect populous'll reject a foreign king." *A weapon materialized in his hand. A shimmering, porcelain blade that burned with light like his own- and at a length that extended even past his own height.*

"He must make 'em submit."

*Time to do some shiny hunting.*
Arnoldo
Traverse Town. The once safe haven for those seeking shelter from Darkness destroying their worlds had been completely taken over by Darkness itself. The once cosy town that was always trapped at night seemed even darker somehow. Every now and then, screams could be heard as the inhabitants were hunted by the Heartless that had came to take over another world. 

Perhaps luckily for the small Traverse Town, Brad was here to help out. Following his path of Liberation woukd lead to more and more Heartless. Traverse Town was absolutely swamped, the worst it had ever been. It seemed like with every expanse of Light more Darkness would quickly take its place. 

Brad's efforts would lead him to the Fountain Plaza where he would find the grouping of another swarm of Heartless... However they were not alone. They were joined by these new creatures dressed in Light. It was so incredibly obvious what these creatures were, beings born of Light, like it was the most obvious thing, dressed in such angelic beauty as the Light practically shone from them. 

Not like the foul Heartless next to them who scratched and clawed their way through the crowd of Sin Eaters with such feral ferocity. The Darkness within them out of control as they mindlessly attacked whatever stood in front of them. 

The Heartless immediately sense Brad and a few of them begin to scramble their way towards him immediately... Whilst the creatures of Light seem to not have sensed Brad's presence yet.

The heartless stalked their prey for less than a few seconds before leaping into action. They could smell the light emanating from Brad and they wanted to smother it oh so badly. 

Unlike Heartless from before, these Heartless were supposedly much stronger, supposedly. Their true strength however lay in their numbers. Swarms of black darkness was the only way to describe their vast numbers. 

```Heartless Swarm A - 334dmg
Heartless Swarm B - 394dmg
Heartless Swarm C - 366dmg```

It was hard to even distinguish what Heartless were contained in these swarms, the only notable features within the inky blackness were their eyes that stared straight at Brad with such animalistic ferocity, his light had certainly shaken them. 

```Swarm A - 1012HP
Swarm B - 925HP
Swarm C - 900HP```
Gary
`TOTAL DAMAGE: 1728 Damage (20 Wind Damage)`
Arnoldo
The creatures of Light had scattered a few Heartless and offset the assault but it was Brad who had truly devastated the swarm. The combination of his strength and his light outmatching the vast numbers of Heartless was a sight to behold as he rescued the Heartless from their dark misery. In one swift action and cleave, Brad had successfully destroyed the remaining Heartless, vanquishing the Darkness from the plaza for this small moment. 

What remained were these creatures of white, Sin Eaters who mindlessly stared at Brad. They cautiously took a few steps towards him but made no attempt to attack him. Instead, they simply stared. As if they were attempting to look past Brad himself.. Inching closer and closer until... Absolutely nothing. It was if Brad was no longer there. Satisfied with their observation, they simply moved on. Their work here was done, the Darkness had been eliminated. 

And Brad was left with the fruits of his labour, Darkness had been beaten back from the Plaza, leftover Light still dazzled in the air from the battle, falling slowly until it glistened on the paved flooring. 

But all was not over.
John
Standing opposite Brad, 40 feet away, was an man dressed in banged up, scratched armour accompanied by a sword, it was obvious he had been in a fight or two but there was no fear in his face. No, in that face that was partially covered, there was only one expression and it was seething rage. 

"I've been watching your movements for a while now so don't you dare lie to me. Just who the hell are you. Those creatures slaughtered without mercy, they overran the town alongside those darker ones and attacked everybody... 

"They attacked my friends.. My family.. And yet.. And YET, you remain unscathed. You stand there.. As they look at you.. With.. With fucking RESPECT. So I'll say it again, just who the **Fuck** Are you." 

The sword remained by his side, not lifted up yet but his grip on it tightened. His eyes never once leaving Brad's own.
Gary
*Brad beamed as the creatures approached him. He spread his arms in a welcoming gesture, eager yet (at least, attempting to be) non-threatening.* "Ah! Hark, my fellow children of the light! I express the utmost gratitude fer yer service in that battle. What's say ye an' I join forces? Together, we can-!" *And then they walked past him. Just strolled on by; But a hint of acknowledgement came alongside it. Brad felt affronted, and yet... Motivated.* "Ah. I see. One day, you will kneel, friends." *He nodded to himself, sheathing Right to Rule at his side- not that it had a sheath. It simply clung to his hip, wrapped in light.*

*Just in time for the new challenger to appear. A strong-looking man, clearly haggard in enduring the unending trials of this war. And yet he stood tall, the intensity of his expression reminding Brad of someone.*

*He blinked the thoughts away, responding to the rage of the man with a smile.* "Ah, friend. I apologize." *He spoke softly, looking down upon him.* "I am a simple sinner, atonin' fer my misdeeds." *Brad was calm as still water. His voice so gentle, like he was explaining it to a child..* "I made a grave mistake, an' have seen the truth. As penance, I seek out the darkness of all worlds, an' eradicate it."

*Brad gestured to the path the light-beasts had taken.* "They an' I, we simply share a common goal."
John
The man shook his head at Brad's words, clearly he was not impressed with Brad's explanation. Pointing his sword directly at Brad, the angered man spoke with pure conviction. 

"I told you not to lie to me. Those creatures attacked this town. Wrecked so much havoc..." 

"If you seek to join them... Your penance seeking shall end tonight." 

Unbeknownst to the angry resident, this conversation had been interrupted by some Sin Eaters who seemed exceptionally interested in the angry man. They slowly skulked behind him... Inching closer and closer 

They had sensed the man's anger.. The darkness building inside him and knew exactly what that entailed, the destruction his wrath could cause and they wanted to snuff it out.
Arnoldo
As Brad quickly teleported behind the man, the man's rage and anger dropped and were replaced by shock. He had been watching Brad for a while now and understood he was strong but this sheer speed was jarring for such a large man. If Brad had intended to strike, Frank knew he would have been dead before his sword had even been raised. 

Of course, Brad had never intended to strike. Instead he attempted to communicate to the beings of Light but to no avail. At their core, they were still mindless creatures with only one goal, the extunguishing of all Darkness. 

Despite Brad's demands, the Sin Eaters continued their march towards the man, completely unrespondent to Brad's attempts to rule them. Mindless? Or simply lacking discipline?
John
The angered man, who more accurately could be called the terrified man now, drew his sword as the Sin Eaters approached, they were definitely focused on him.. They didn't give a shit about this Light lovin' freak in front of him. 

"I knew it. You *"Rule"* Them? You're the only person they haven't attacked immediately.. And they don't give a shit about you now, so stay the **Fuck** Away." 

The man kept his sword up but did not back away, he refused to run, not when the town's potential destroyer stood in front of him.. But with the Sin Eaters stepping ever closer, it was only a matter of time before he would be forced to defend himself against the light. 

"You talk about MY sins? These things have killed without mercy and you speak to them as friends. Your *"Subjects"* Hurt the ones I love, so do not lecture me about MY sins." 

The anger returning to his face now as his sword is drawn at both Brad and the approaching Sin Eaters. Fear to rage to loathing. It was all painted on his face. Frank was no hero, not even a little bit, the wars he had been in, the things he had done.. But more innocents were now in danger and backing down was not an option. 

"You wish to save me right? Let us join together, we can kill these invaders and stop this madness."
Gary
`[MP] DRAIN: 105/165`
John
The man accepted Brad's offer to help. Whatever his feelings on the matter, whatever his thoughts about this man in front of him calling himself a "Shepard". They did not matter, not when he was being offered help in a fight. Survival came first. 

"Frank." 

A hand extended outwards to greet him before being quickly pulled away in response to the creatures moving towards him. No time for pleasantries. He had to be on guard here, Frank readied his sword as the Sin Eaters approached and silently prayed that Brad would have his back here.
Arnoldo
The Sin Eaters leapt first.. Completely bypassing Brad as if he wasn't even there. They had no interest in a being so filled with Light, their only interest was the man standing behind him. 

```Sin Eater Claws - 1000dmg```
Gary
`[MP] DRAIN: 35/165`
Arnoldo
Brad had finally got the Sin Eaters attention. They had paid him no mind when first meeting, ignored him again when he claimed himself as their leader and once more when he demanded Frank's safety.. But all it took was one strike for his subjects to revolt against their ruler. The Sin Eaters immediately sensing Brad's insistence on protecting that which still held Darkness inside and began to turn their attention to him, half of the group striking at Frank whilst the others attacked Brad.

```Light Frenzy - 566dmg (
Light Frenzy - 504dmg (
Light Rain - 1050dmg (

Whilst the two groups silmultanously attacked both Brad and Frank, one more group stayed at the back and fired bolts of Light from the sky to rain down on the two men desperately trying to whittle down the numbers. 

Information: The swarm alternates between one large group and three smaller groups each turn. Use this to your advantage! Also, Frank will act after Brad's turn!

```Sin Eater A = 1225HP
Sin Eater B = 1225HP
Sin Eater C = 1225HP```
Gary
```PARRY LOG:
- FREEZE RAID
- DIVINE HAIL
- LIGHT SPEAR```
Willard
Unlike Brad, Frank was far more individual in his combat approach, he was purely focused on himself and his own survival as he dodged out of the way of the Sin Eater swarm. Thankfully, Frank had Brad to shoulder the damage and return some of his own, which left Frank free to focus on striking as many Sin Eaters as he could. 

``` Quick Blitz - 400dmg (
Dodge Slash - 460dmg (
Crescent - 520dmg (
Sliding Dash (-20%) - 500dmg (
Quick Blitz (-20%) - 480dmg (

Thunderous speed, that was Frank's one redeeming combat quality. With Brad capturing the attention of his subjects so easily, Frank was able to dart around the battlefield, cutting apart each Sin Eater before they even noticed he was there. The swarm thinning immediately thanks to the combined efforts of both Brad and Frank. 

```HP = 2800
AP = 265 - 85 = 180```
Arnoldo
The Sin Eaters were being pushed back, retreating to the group that had launched the Light Rain, with their numbers dwindled the Sin Eaters began to combine and congregate into one more singular mass of swarms. They all piled together as if they were one singular entity.

```HP = A+B+C = 313+10+229=852```

 An extension of the Sun Eaters launched itself at Brad first, an arm-like attack as Sin Eaters charged at the self proclaimed ruler of Light. Their combined forces creating an attack with unforeseen strength, an attack worthy of rebelling against a King. 

```Revolting Light - 2622dmg (

Brad was not alone in facing this immediate threat as on the other side, Frank was targeted with a similar attack silmultanously with another launch of Sin Eaters just as strong charging forwards together for one last final push.

```Revolting Light - 2620dmg (

```Sin Eaters HP - 852```

Desolate absolution. That was all that remained of the Fountain Plaza after Brad had destroyed the Sin Eaters. Nothing was left, save for Brad, Frank and flashes of Light from Brad's attacks. 

Frank dropped his sword and clutched his knees as he began to intake large sharp breaths, fighting those beasts had taken a lot out of him. He glanced over to the man beside him that had single handedly saved Brad and destroyed the monsters in one swoop. Frank hated to admit it, but he was impressed. 

In between recollecting himself and gaining his breath back, Frank thanked his saviour. 

"You must.. Forgive me. I thought you were with those monsters... But I see now, you're here to rescue this town and everyone in it." 

His intitial distrust and suspicion he held for Brad was apparently gone, it seemed for this soldier and victim of war, the act of protecting another's life and especially a strangers was enough to tell him about a person. 

"There's more of these monsters out there, both dark and light hellbent on destroying everything and everyone they come across.. Please, let me help you in exterminating them."

No longer clutching his knees, Frank had begun to kneel at the feet of Brad as he promised fealty to King before him. 

||
Gary
*Brad let Frank's words hang in the air, as he began to kneel before his savior. He wondered if he should have felt proud to have the man kneeling before him, pledging loyalty to his betters. But all he felt was pity, sorrow, and relief. A metal clink signified the return of Right to Rule to an illusory sheathe, and it vanished.*

"Thank you, child of heartache. Yer desire ta join my cause is honorable." *Brad said. He lowered his gaze, contemplative.* "I've come ta create order, an' unite all within the boundless resplendence. I've a great many sins to atone fer, an' this is my first step."

"If you'll stand at my side, I shall bestow unto ya my blessing. You shall be absolved of yer sins, and free ta fight on the side of true elation." *Even as he released his auras, and the tension of blades in the air began to slowly dissipate, something else shone through. Brad opened his arms wide, as if asking for a hug, and his body began to glow with a cool, pure light.* "Yer loved ones. Yer home. All will be freed from the shackles of darkness, and stand together in the light."

"Come unto my bosom, one named Frank. You are safe now, my subject."
Arnoldo
Frank remained at his knees as Brad offered salvation. He did not truly understand the words being spoken by the man before him but he was ready to follow them. He had recently lost everything, his previous world, his family, and Brad stood here offering him new meaning. Of course he was ready to accept, he had nothing else. 

"I accept. I won't let those things harm anyone else." 

Frank apprehensive at first, accepted Brad's embrace and hugged the giant, the feelings of anger and desire for retribution still swarmed through him. The anger derived from the loss of his family that he had wrongfully directed at Brad earlier still bubbled within with no outlet but perhaps his saviour was offering that very outlet he needed, a way to set that anger free. 

"When do we start?" 

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Gary
*Bulging biceps wrapped themselves around Frank's shoulders, resting the man's head on his titanic chest. Comfort radiated off Brad in waves- but notably, not warmth. Not corpse cold, but like he'd been out in the snow for a bit too long. Still, he was every bit as soft and pillowy as he looked. A titanic hand carressed the back of Frank's skull, travelling down his back. Below them, a circle of white magic inscribed itself upon the stone of the plaza.* "We can start right now. There is much to do, my friend. But rest assured, yer burdens will weigh upon ya no longer."

*Brad's hand drifted to Frank's chest. Before the smaller-titted man could react, Brad sent a pulse of light into him. He traced the motes of black and white that made up his heart. Before, Brad's technique had been unrefined- he'd shorn off too much in some areas, and too little in others, and had to double back to manually purify every part. And for all their power, Keyblades were not precise surgical tools. But Frank? Consumed as his heart was, it was far from beyond saving. Not at all like his own. All Brad had to do was cut.*

*He tightened his hold on Frank, keeping him close.* **"This will only hurt once."** *And a moment later, Frank's world went white.*

*It wasn't a long process, no. Thirty seconds, maybe? Thirty seconds of terrible, unbearable agony as Frank felt something akin to being hollowed out via blowtorch. With a light hum, Brad cut out every last mote of darkness that consumed his heart, purging it bit by bit with concentrated light bursts. His cuts were clean and precise, but ultimately, it was on Frank to see it through. Would he become a vaunted one, freed of his sins? Or would he collapse under true elation?*

*Brad released his concentration, letting Frank's body vent its darkness, and he let blue eyes fall on his subject, waiting silently for his reaction, a kind smile still on his face. If Frank did not dissipate within his providence, then the emblem should manifest...*
William
```For the absolution of three Sinners. Brad has earned 1500exp, an EXP Necklace and an element ring of your choice from the shop. (as well as a new lamb to shepard)```