♱A Covetted Contract ♱(TenchuFall&Flora)
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				Title: <strong>♱A Covetted Contract ♱(TenchuFall&amp;Flora)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Flora of Horror</strong> on <strong>22-06-2010, 21:43:45</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><em>(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg93/iloverichdorks/dxoeno.gif)<br><br>♰〪〪〪Time is free, but it's priceless〪〪〪<br>〪〪〪You can't own it, but you can use it〪〪〪<br>〪〪〪You can't keep it, but you can spend it〪〪〪 <br>〪〪〪Once you've lost it, you can never get it back〪〪〪♰</em></span></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ♱A Covetted Contract ♱(TenchuFall&amp;Flora)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Flora of Horror</strong> on <strong>22-06-2010, 23:24:40</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">✝</span> 〪〪〪<span style="font-size: 36pt;" class="bbc_size">♱</span>〭〭〭 <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">✝</span></div><br><div align="center"><em>The Great Depression, 1929</em>. <br><br><em>Many of people thrown into poverty and turmoil; some sent to seek peace by suicide, ending their life and leaving loved ones alone in the world of darkness. Shadows, their long arms of death and fear stretched over the globe, consuming everything in its wake and leaving doors opened for monsters to seep through. Demons, enter this world through the weak hearts of men, no matter a reason the mortals allow the demons in to add fuel to the chaotic worlds in which they live in. But there is one, with reasons unseen, one that wishes it to turn right and bring by the light to the dreary world that she lives in and her only hope to do so is to do the same as the ones worsening the world. To summon and enter a contract with a demon.</em><br><br>The room was light with candles, casting long grey shadows on the old wooden walls. Mae, a girl of early twenties with long yellow hair that was pulled back in a long braid that stops at the small of her back. Her skin was pale from spending many days in doors perfecting the summons. Her light green eyes showed signs of many sleepless nights but determination in the innocent color. Her clothes were old, soiled from dirt and dust, the hems tattered as the skirt was too long for her and dragged on the splintered floorboards. She muttered to herself in a low voice as she read from an old book, the pages wrinkled and yellow from age and the font so small that she had to squint to read the words. Mae sighed, looking up and seeing the circle that she had pained a long time ago when she first received the leather bound book. <br><br>Walking over to the small tale, Mae set the book down and picked up a silver dagger before making her way to the center of the room. She was quivering with nerves but she stood tall as she stretched out her hand, the blade to her palm as she slicked through her soft pale flesh. "I offer up my blood, in returned for a monster." Her crimson blood flowed through the air, splattering the central circle and traveled over the painted lines. The windows burst opened, knocking over candles and taking out the flames. The room was dark as the wind whipped around her, forcing Mae to cover her face with her arms as she watched the paint glow red. The light glowed brighter and brighter tight Mae had to look away and step back, unsure if she had done the right thing, she backed herself into a corner, pressing herself to it as hard as she could and out of reach of what she had called. </div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: â™±A Covetted Contract â™±(TenchuFall&amp;Flora)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TenchuFall</strong> on <strong>23-06-2010, 00:01:00</strong>
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				The wood floor began to shake. No... the building itself shook. Violently. The floor itself began to tremble to such a frequency that the boards began to splinter and fray. The pieces continued to fly into the air from inside the circle. It was perhaps best for her to have left the circle, as the boards flexed and snapped upward. But the perimeter of the circle seemed to be where the contorting boards stopped. And, even more, bewildering, the glowing aura of the ring seemed to be a wall, nothing drifting past the boundary even to a fraction of an inch. The shards of the planks hung timelessly in the air, just hovering without motion in the transdimensional space.<br><br>A roar, violent and disgusting, emitted from the depths of the chasm. A cloud of imulsion lifted from the portal and coated the interior of the circle. Pitch black was all that could be seen. Inside, however, miraculous things were happening. As the cloud filtered out of the mortal plane, a glitter of gold could be seen. That faint shimmer disappeared, replaced by a crimson fabric. Dark as blood, the cloud revealed the long flowing cloak of the demon Mae had summoned. <br><br>Ground had begun to reconstruct below, swallowing the remaining dark mist back into the solid crust of the earth. A peculiar thing happened, however. Within the circle the shards of wiod suspended in the air had turned ashen and remained hovering, even as the light faded from the edge of the ring. The receding mist also revealed the horns of a devil. Ivory white, protruding from steel blue tresses. The long braid of hair extended to the floor, adorned with a weighted silver ring at the very tail of it. The cloak hid the full figure of the demon, but, as it turned to face the summoner, orbs of solid green peered through the enveloping darkness of the room. <br><br>There was a sudden clambour of metal. An object tossed forward and wobbling at Mae's feet. A shiny face of a pocketwatch gleamed up at her. For the time being, it sat there, not even the slightest tick coming from it. The demon eyed the girl, already feeling the effects of being earthbound course through his veins. Then, a hollow, soulless voice rattled the stillness of the room:<br><br>"You have summoned me. I request little, but demand your admittance to this contract by taking that watch. Your life shall become part of mine." <br><br>That was the only warning given.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ♱A Covetted Contract ♱(TenchuFall&amp;Flora)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Flora of Horror</strong> on <strong>23-06-2010, 01:02:44</strong>
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				Mae watched in horror as her floor broke itself apart, she covered her ears and flinched at the sound of the roar that shook the air. She slowly opened eyes as she watched the mist fade and in its place a tall shrouded figure, her eyes could not tear away from its stare. She could not breath as she felt frozen under the weight of his eyes, the only thing that broke the silent spell was something hit the toe of her shoe that was hidden under her skirt. She looked down at the strange pocket watch, unsure of what to do till the other's voice ringed in the air. She looked up at him and then back down at the watch, then back up at the demon as she slowly bent down without taking her eyes off him as she tucked her dress under her knees as she reached forward and picked up the watch.<br><br>"Ouch!" She cried out as she looked down at the watch, it felt like something bite her palm where she cut herself, She watched as the blood one her hand slowly disappears. The face of the pocket watch started to shimmer a light blue, swirling to the center as the slender hand of the watch started moving, filling her body with the sound of it's ticking. "Wh-what is this?" She asked the other as she looked back up at him. Mae didn't know why but with each tick had an ominous feeling behind it that she didn't like.
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				Title: <strong>Re: â™±A Covetted Contract â™±(TenchuFall&amp;Flora)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TenchuFall</strong> on <strong>23-06-2010, 02:12:10</strong>
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				As her hand reached for the watch, the demon took in a sharp breath. At the touch of the cool metal, the demon hunched forward. A growl emitted from the devil's coarse throat and, as the chain of the watch wound its way into her soul, the demon transformed. Although, the shape was much more mild-mannered. The ivory horns receded into the skull of the creature and the cloak seemed to drop and tighten in places. It became a well tailored suit of the same crimson hue. The strength of the girl's life force ebbed into his form and created it in fine detail. The three button suit was fitted, expanding across a broad chest and narrowing at the waist before the long tails of the coat stopped swaying and rested against the straight leg of his slacks. The perfect creases down the front of the pants started evenly right at crotch level.<br><br>Glossy shoes tapped against the ground as the figure stepped forward, revealing a civil demeanor. Those same green eyes and their demonic aura was still present, but the vibrant face that looked to Mae reflected little more than a sophisticated male. <br><br>As the demon approached the outer ring, the shards of petrified wood were pushed away, making room for the demon to exit the ring. The wood nary made a move after being brushed aside. The surreal effect of the demon's horns becoming evident as it affected everything within that ring, including the ceiling and ground that had formed. Everything bordered by that red ring was ashen grey. It was, at the very least, unsettling.<br><br>"You're life starts to end, now," the devil responded. An expressionless face beamed down onto the shorter woman. As the demon turned, the same hair (minus the silver ring) waved in the motion. With a lithe hand, he adjusted a bright ascot, tucked into a white dress shirt. "The last human to summon me died before I could eat. ... Your life is now what is used when I use my demonic power. But, the more I eat, the less I will take your life."<br><br>The explanation was harsh, cold. There was no consideration at all for her thoughts or concerns. She had just decome the host of the hungriest demon in Pandemonium. And, also, the most cannibalistic.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ♱A Covetted Contract ♱(TenchuFall&amp;Flora)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Flora of Horror</strong> on <strong>23-06-2010, 03:22:12</strong>
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				Watching the stunning transformations, Mae couldn't believe she was in the presence of a demon; he looked more like an aristocrat than something from Hell that was summoned a few seconds ago. She was still in her corner as the other walked out of the circle, the watch clutched to her chest as she listened to what the other just said. Her eyes widened at his words and tones. "Wh-what? Eat? Eat what?" She asked completely confused, Mae didn't understand what the other was saying, there was nothing like thins on the book that she had read from. But a few pages were ripped and burned, not to mention that it was old and faded, she only read what she could see and it mentioned nothing about it eating or dying.<br><br>And it wasn't just what he said, it was how he said it, like he didn't care what happened to her even though she managed to bring him into the mortal world. It took a lot for her too, Mae didn't sleep for the first few day after reading from the book, its graphic words and pictures still haunted her. But she was told and promised by a woman that this would help change the world for the best, and it would make Mae's life more peaceful. But by how the other was acting and telling her, it was the exact opposite of what she was told. Mae felt cheated as she stared at the man, she tightened her jaw as she knew she couldn't fight a demon but she wouldn't allow him to harm anyone just because she was naive enough to allow him into the mortal world. She just didn't know how to stop him yet, the book on the table by her side might a the answers. With the demon's back to her, Mae picked up the small book and hid it in her apron pocket for safe keeping.
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				Title: <strong>Re: â™±A Covetted Contract â™±(TenchuFall&amp;Flora)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TenchuFall</strong> on <strong>23-06-2010, 23:55:13</strong>
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				The demon turned an irritated gaze to the girl, her small figure and ample frame sparked a smile to his lips. Turning back to face her, the devil reaches forward and pushes a finger right onto the book which she was trying to hide. A hiss emitted from the point of contact and the demon withdrew the slender digit. A grimace now on his lips, he leaned back and wiped his hand against his jacket. A small black streak trailed down the fine fabric before it disappeared. The devil's gaze never lifted or strayed from the girl, a dark knowledge glimmering in those ethereal green eyes. <br><br>"To think I was going to point to the answers to your own questions," the demon spoke, a bitter tone flowing straight from his lips. "That book is more cursed than you are..." The demon scoffed and took a step back, crossing his arms across his chest. He immediately assumed a haughty indignation, using his eternal presence to try and impress the woman. "I eat, like you, but I hunger for Astral energy. Everything living has it inside them..." The devil let the words hang in the air, ominously. "But demons can concentrate it better. So I feast on their spirit."<br><br>Was this the sign of help she had been promised? Was he what would help change the earth?<br><br>"Come, woman," the demon spoke, "I hunger."<br><br>Perhaps... perhaps not.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ♱A Covetted Contract ♱(TenchuFall&amp;Flora)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Flora of Horror</strong> on <strong>24-06-2010, 01:07:18</strong>
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				Mae backed away when the other stepped closer, the look on his face was bone chilling, she looked down as he reached for her apron, she turned her hips so that he couldn't remove the book from her pocket just as he touched the old pages and flinched away. She was glad to know that the other could not take the book from her, and his reaction let her know some comfort that she had some protection against him. But his answer as to why he was going to her apron made her face turn bright and she glared at him, she had the urge to slap him but kept her hands protectively around the pocket watch as she held her breathe and listened to him talk, tightening her jaw as his voice made her tremble slightly.<br><br>"Wait!" Mae said in a voice that surprised herself as she stepped out of the safety of her corner and behind the other but if the other had to eat people's souls and he was hungry now, that meant that he would take people's lives and that was something she was trying to give back to this dying world. "I-I can't let you eat other people... People's spirits." She corrected herself, unsure as to what she had gotten herself into or what she had let loose in the world. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: â™±A Covetted Contract â™±(TenchuFall&amp;Flora)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TenchuFall</strong> on <strong>24-06-2010, 01:24:56</strong>
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				The blue-haired devil turned back to face Mae. A look of pure disgruntled frustration on his face. Was she even listening? Sure, she may be scared, but why in the world was he summoned when she knew the risk? Or did she? The demon softened his expression, but a bottomless disdain glowered at her from the darkest depths of his gaze. With a sneer, the demon leaned closer. So close, in fact, that his breath tickled her lips as he spoke. The worlds rolled off his tongue like poison, however. <br><br>"Human souls are disgusting, weak and already corrupt," the devil paused. "To even think your Father bestowed upon you his grace and the chance to live in eternal happiness at his side to have you destroy and sin against his bestowed comforts... Demons are inherently evil, always have... forever will. Their souls are what I desire, and not that frivilous idea that I want your kind's already depleted souls." <br><br>At the conclusion of the speech, the demon lifted his hand and pressed cold fingers against her cheek. The devil's thumb brushed against her flesh then pressed against her lips, before sliding across them. His eyes followed his own actions, but when his thumb reached her other cheek, he brought his gaze to meet hers. There was no sensuality, or even lust, in his actions. Instead, he dropped his hand and straightened hos posture. He stepped away from her once again, his eyes averting once more and staring around the room. The devil sighed. <br><br>"We find a demon. I kill it. And eat its soul," the words bleated out, without a moment of pause, "You feed you life into me until I eat enough to sustain myself."
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