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Post by Maid Melody on Dec 3, 2012 0:42:19 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Victoria was aware of the startled look on Third's face but chose not to comment on it for the time being. Right now, her attention was on Nathan and whether or not they would be able to accomplish what she had suggested. Judging by his reaction to the suggestion, Third would object to such a thing but Vicki hardly cared at the moment. When Nathan finally did answer, Vicki looked thoughtful before pulling out a pokeball that held her Gothitelle. Perhaps if the Gardevoir had some help, there would be a better chance of it working...
Vicki was just about to release the Gothitelle when Third spoke up again, drawing Vicki's eyes to him once again. "If you have a better suggestion feel free to share it Third... I was under the impression you wanted Jack back, same as I did. Frankly I don't care what you think and I'm tired of just waiting around for something to happen,"Vicki all but snapped back quietly,"Jack trusts me, and I was able to bring him back before... Maybe...I can do the same this time..."she continued before sighing and releasing the Gothitelle. Looking at Nathan now, Vicki nodded at the shiny Gothitelle who seemed almost startled to see all the people in the room,"This is Adiva...perhaps she can help in some way,"she replied before waiting to see what Nathan would say.[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Dec 2, 2012 23:48:50 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki listened to Third's short explanation before giving her own. She knew very well that Jack would not want Nathan to know about the other voices...especially since he had worked so hard to conceal such a thing. Looking into Nathan's eyes however told a different story...it truly did seem as if he wanted to help. Even if it was for selfish reasons the knowledge was comforting...at least in part.
When Nathan said that he hadn't heard of anything like that Vicki fought to retain the calm facade she had managed to put up. Had she really told Nathan Jack's biggest secret (at least in part) for nothing... Looking down at the ground once again, Vicki resolved to simply wait for something to change once again when Nathan walked inwards and continued to speak. The Gardevoir's sudden appearance was unexpected and caused Vicki to jump slightly before realizing it was simply a Pokemon and relaxed once more.
Nathan's next statement drew Vicki's eyes back towards him once more up until Third protested almost as quickly as the suggestion was put out there. She understood why Third had objected to the suggestion...but...if there was even the slightest chance of bringing Jack back... They had to try it...but if Third object to a Pokemon entering his mind..."What if I went in...?"Vicki asked after a moment,"Is there a way I can transfer my consciousness to Jack...at least for a short time..."she continued, looking between Nathan, Third, and the Gardevoir as she spoke.[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Dec 1, 2012 5:18:20 GMT -5
The Journey Begins... [/size][/b] Vengeance/Victoria/VickiBJ/Jack'Vengeance' first enters Era with the 'Electric Idea' to capture a few more Pokemon while she searches for some clue as to how to find the rumored shadow Pokemon lab. Here she meets Nathan whom she dubs 'the freak' and is sent on her way with the supposed directions to the location in question...for a price of course. "The incessant noise of the city disgusts me...at least the journey wasn't a complete waste of time..."After She Walked Away from Nathan, Vengeance takes off to find the shadow Pokemon lab but ends up taking a minor stop at an oasis. Here she meets Alaric and hilarity ensues as the ice-queen melts just a little. "A simple stop to rest proved rather....interesting..."After a brief stop at the oasis, Vengeance is only beginning to Just Move Forward in finding the shadow Pokemon lab. Here she meets Leon, Kali, Kaito, and 'the fool', Jack, whom introduces himself as BJ. Chaos ensues thereafter as Jack pulls out a gun after Vengeance allowed a very bored Pawniard to attack BJ. "That fool's ability to show complete ignorance and stupidity never ceases to amaze me...""Alias's lab is always so much fun, heh..."The Party Life is only just beginning as Vengeance gets lost in Party Central only to be convinced by Jack to share a drink with him shortly after Jasmine shows up. Things quickly turn from bad to worse to utterly chaotic as hilarity ensues from the drunken rants that occur. ".....""Too much fun. That was just too much fun~"The Start of Something New Hilarity ensues as Jack stumbles upon Vengeance as if by chance at Paradise Island and somehow manages to convince her to stay with him. The stoic facade that Vengeance maintains slowly slips away as the time passes until it seems she's questioning whether or not emotion is a weakness in the first place. A few ghosts from the past come back to haunt them as chaos ensues later on, bringing truths that both would prefer to hide to the surface. Vengeance and Jack find that they aren't so different from each other and part on good terms after more events occur that seem to draw the couple together. "There's....just something about him.... I can't explain it....""Jack quote"Jack runs into a stalker named 'Andy' aka Sen who's initial intent is to rob him. By some twist of fate, Jack agrees to take Sen on a date of sorts but Jack can't seem to get a certain someone off his mind... "She's...something else.." By the time Vengeance returns to the lab, it's 3am...and Kali is none too pleased.... This quickly changes however when Kali finds out that Vengeance has been spending time with Jack and hatches a 'plot' of sorts to get Jack to notice Vengeance more. "Jack....confuses me....why can't I stop thinking about him..."It's Kali's birthday and she wants the whole world (Leon especially) to Pay Attention to Her. The day starts out well enough but things quickly change as Vengeance comes to the realization that Kali is in fact her sister whom she had supposed to be dead. Kali and Yue teleport away from the lab, leaving a rather numb, depressed Vengeance until Jack decides to show up. It doesn't take long for her to concede to his wishes and goes out with him, sporting one of Kali's new outfits that did in fact attract more attention then Vengeance was expecting. "I don't know why....but...he makes me smile...""Jack quote"After leaving the lab, Jack and Vengeance travel to Scorch city to have Breakfast. Jack manages to cheer Vengeance out of her prior slump as they talk over pastries and other such sweets. Later they vandalize a few wanted posters before heading towards their next destination. "Jack is...fun to be around...""Jack quote"Upon arriving at the Crystal Caverns, Jack and Vengeance explore for a time before heading out once again. "It was fun...""Jack quote"It is Just Another Day as far as Vengeance is concerned. Today just happens to be birthday and she is trying everything to forget that she is yet another year older. Wanting to be alone, Vengeance flies to the Red Mesa in hopes that she will find peace but ends up finding just the opposite as several different people decide to come around. "I hate birthdays.....""Jack quote"The Breaking Point Jack hears the unfortunate news that his best friend, Logan, has been killed in the recent bombings of the commercial district. On his way to check on one of the various lockers that Logan and he kept, he finds Logan and withdraws from everything as Ripper takes control which results in a quite literal Blood Bath. Vengeance finds Jack just as Ripper has killed someone and is drawn into a memory of her own, effectively losing herself as she attacks Jack to get him to stop killing. Both sustain severe injuries as Vengeance fights to get 'her Jack' back and Ripper attempts to kill Jack in order to remain in control. As luck would have it, both were found and rushed to the hospital just in time to save their lives. It's a bittersweet moment when Jack and Vengeance reunite at the hospital once again as their relationship becomes solidified at long last it seems. "All I could think about was getting him back...nothing else mattered...""I couldn't remember who I was. All I knew was I wanted it all to stop so that he wouldn't kill her." It's Christmas Eve and Jack is alone on Sol Beach, thinking about the times he had with Logan. It seems Jack is Unable to Fake It this time and put on a happy face. He blames himself for Logan's death and wonders what to do next now that his best friend is gone forever. "I let my best friend die... What ...am I supposed to do now...." Kali has gone all out to make sure that this Christmas is the best one yet, even going so far as to decorate the entire lab for the occasion. "Why is it so cold...""Jack quote"Jack shows up at the lab out of the blue with the sole purpose of visiting Vengeance and telling her everything His Hands have done. Vengeance is at first confused as to why Jack would believe she would leave him after what happened in the aftermath of the bombings. As Jack explains, Vengeance continues to reassure him that she isn't going anywhere but her words seem to fall on deaf ears...at least at first. More of both Jack and Vengeance's past comes to light as the two of them come to realize how similar they really are. Jack eventually believes Vengeance's words at the same moment she remembers her real name: Victoria. After learning that Vicki hasn't been sleeping well, Jack suggests that she live with him to which she agrees after some hesitation. The two fall asleep in each other's arms and wake to their perspective nightmares before deciding to eat and get out of the lab for the day (or possibly the weekend). "I don't care about the past...I love you Jack...more than anything...""Jack quote"A Little Vacation Weather Conditions Suck as Jack and Vicki make their way towards the hot springs only to find themselves lost in a thunderstorm. Forced to land, the two find themselves in Tree Top Town where they find shelter with Amaya and Okita. Vicki and Jack stay and talk with their thankfully willing hosts until the storm passes before heading towards the hot springs once again. "I hate storms.......""Jack quote"Jack and Vicki reach the hot springs just as the Light Begins to Fade after their little unexpected detour to Tree Top Town. After checking into a room at the resort, they decide to warm up in the hot springs before heading to bed. Things heat up between the two but as the day draws to a close, Jack and Vicki grow all the more closer because of it. The next morning they spend a little more time at the hot springs before deciding to head out once more. "I never thought I'd find...anyone like him....""Jack quote"Jack and Vicki are off once Again as they head to the mountains to do a little sight seeing. Unfortunately for them, they get lost in a fog...quite literally and are forced to land. Here they meet a rather unexpected couple, Indi and Luana, who appear to be lost as well. As events unfold, the conversation makes Vicki begin to question herself even more and wonder, not for the first time, why Jack would choose someone as broken as her. Indi and Luana go their separate ways shortly after this while Jack and Vicki teleport somewhere supposedly close to their destination. "...why me....why am I so lucky to have someone like him....""Jack quote"After teleporting back to civilization, the Fun Times are only just beginning for Jack and Vicki. Shortly after finding an inn, Jack realizes that his wallet had fallen out moments before they had teleported away. Vicki notices this and pays for the room without giving it much thought, not realizing the inner turmoil doing such a thing caused Jack. The two go to sleep without much talk afterwards but Jack can't seem to get to sleep, at least at first. The next morning, Jack drops a figurative bombshell on Vicki as he asks what she would do if he died. As she struggles to understand why he would ask such a thing of her, more events from the past come to light where Vicki is concerned. It appears that neither one of them can have a peaceful life if they didn't 'die' and fool everyone around them that they were really erased from existence. After more talk, Vicki reminds Jack that they were going to look for (or rather choose) a house and thus they leave shortly thereafter. "I don't care what tomorrow brings...as long as I have him...""Jack quote"After a long, exhausting flight, the couple arrive at Anvilla where Jack explains that he has several Houses in the area, much to Vicki's surprise. In little time they arrive at the house in question much to Vicki's initial surprise. A few more things come to light as the two talk before heading to bed before too long, tired after the long flight there. The next morning, Jack receives a call concerning one of Logan's sisters and rushes off with little explanation before Vicki could ask anymore about the situation. "Well...they say home is where the heart is...""Jack quote"Now Is the Time... Things go from bad to worse when Jack Leaves to go find out what's wrong with Jessica, one of Logan's sisters. Little does he know that he's walking into a trap where a bounty hunter would once again shoot him. Luckily for Jack, Vicki had decided to follow him in case she could help him in some way. Upon seeing the bounty hunter shoot Jack, Vicki allows Cedric has 'fun' with the bounty hunter while she tries to help Jack but to no avail. The two teleport away to the nearest hospital, leaving Cedric and Lucifer to fly back to the house where they would supposedly be living now. The doctors manage to save Jack who does wake up for a short time only to slip into a coma thereafter. The doctors have no way of knowing when he will wake up but nevertheless, Vicki chooses to stay by his side lest she miss even the slightest change. Jack does wake up but in a strange turn of events, Third is now in control which Vicki realizes all too quickly. The two try to figure out some way to get Jack back and just about lose hope when Nathan makes a sudden appearance and offers a solution. Time will tell whether or not this last ditch effort will work to save Jack... "I can't lose him...not now...not ever....""Jack quote"
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 30, 2012 15:38:55 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki closed her eyes briefly at Nathan's response and breathed out quietly. It had been her fault Nathan had found out about the secret...idiot that she was... Why hadn't she noticed that there had been someone else standing in the doorway in the first place... Vicki wasn't about to tell anything more about Jack's other personalities of sorts until it seemed that Third thought that telling Nathan would be a good idea. At the very least, Third was willing to go along with Nathan's plan...whatever that might entail.
There was no other choice then...as much as she knew Jack wanted it kept a secret...she wanted him back... Selfish as that may seem, it was just too...painful...knowing that Jack might never wake up...besides...Vicki had no way of knowing if Jack would be happy to remain as he was. She had to tell Nathan what she knew...or at least some of it..."Jack didn't want to wake up...he...shredded his consciousness... It happened once before but...with another voice... That was an...unusual circumstance however...I was able to bring Jack back then but...I haven't been able to do anything except wait...and hope..."Vicki explained quietly, giving as little information as possible lest Nathan take advantage of Jack. Dull, green eyes looked back up at Nathan after Vicki had finished speaking as she waited for some sort of response.
If Nathan just wanted to know more about what Jack had gone through, he was out of luck...Vicki wasn't about to betray Jack like that...not after all that they had gone through. The only reason Vicki had told Nathan anything at all was the slim chance that he was telling the truth... As much as Vicki tried to tell herself otherwise...if only to keep the pain at bay, she missed Jack...desperately... It had only been a few days but waiting for something to change was agony...if she could do something to help...Vicki would agree to it without a second thought, no matter what the cost.[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 30, 2012 14:09:56 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Third's response only echoed Vicki's thoughts as she fought to lock the pain away. It was...harder...than before...possibly because some part of her wanted to keep the pain. It was the only reminder she had left that Jack had been real... These thoughts were quickly interrupted however when an all too familiar voice spoke up, causing Vicki to look up at the figure now standing in the doorway. "Nathan..."Vicki said quietly with a seemingly calm air,"What are you doing here..."she continued. The only hint that something was wrong was the slight waver her voice held from the emotions she couldn't seem to lock away. As Nathan spoke, Vicki's eyes narrowed slightly as she studied Nathan's features. If he was going to use this new information against Jack she would sooner claw Nathan's eyes out than allow any harm to come to her Jack...even if Third was in control at the moment. "What do you want..."came the more venomous reply as Vicki continued to watch Nathan like a hawk.[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 30, 2012 13:46:00 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki listened to Third's quiet words, hoping that they would bear good news. It seemed that was too much to hope for however as he explained that what remained of Jack were only simple memories and he couldn't do anything. For the first time since she had gotten to the hospital, Vicki allowed herself to face the truth: that she really might never see Jack again. For a brief moment, Vicki's eyes reflected the pain she was feeling before she managed to put the calm mask she'd worn for so many years back on.
"I understand...you tried...there's nothing more we can do,"Vicki replied quietly in a seemingly calm voice before looking down at the ground. There really was nothing more she could do then... If Jack didn't wish to wake up, then who was she to want to make him. As long as he was happy...that was all that mattered...even if it hurt her...[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 29, 2012 22:37:40 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]The first quiet comment from Jack was enough to rouse Vicki from the uneasy slumber she had been drifting in and out of. Looking up to see Jack's eyes were once again open, Vicki dared to hope that Jack was the one awake now. Surely he wouldn't leave her alone forever...that hope was crushed however when she heard the formal use of her name. Biting her lower lip, Vicki found herself fighting the urge to cry once again. It was both frustrating and confusing how one person could cry so much...it really didn't make sense...at least not to her.
After a moment, Vicki nodded,"I'm still here Third..."came the quiet reply. Saying the name took more out of her than Vicki would have thought possible... She wanted...no needed Jack by her side...to know that he was all right, that everything would be fine... This though...this wasn't all right...not by a long shot.[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 29, 2012 15:01:01 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki nodded slightly at Third's reply and once again found herself waiting...hoping for some sort of change. She kept telling herself that Jack was just sleeping and that everything would be all right. It wasn't all right however and every passing moment made that all too clear...if Third was right...what hope was there of her ever hearing Jack's voice again...
Ripper hadn't showed himself since that time...in fact Jack had said that he was gone... If the same thing had happened to Jack...no, it couldn't have happened... There was no way he could just disappear so completely. Even as many times as she'd tried to wish there was something she could do, there was nothing. Never before had Vicki felt so helpless as she did right then...but now...looking at Jack's sleeping form, even knowing that he was simply just resting... It was painful. How was she supposed to get through all of this knowing that there was a chance Jack might never come back... It was just too painful...
Setting her head back on her knees once again, Vicki tried to take her mind off of Jack...even for just a few moments. It wasn't working however and every attempt was just a reminder that Jack may not come back after all. Time passed rather silently after that as Vicki fell in and out of sleep. There was little that she could do besides wait but if that was all she could do then so be it...[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 29, 2012 3:45:29 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]With every word Third spoke it felt as if someone was driving a knife in her heart. Vicki didn't want to believe...couldn't believe that Jack was just...gone... He had been fine before and then suddenly he had just-... No...he couldn't be gone...it just wasn't possible for someone to vanish so quickly. Vicki refused to believe such a thing could occur...nevermind that it had happened to Ripper.
Jack was different...he was stronger than that...he had forced Ripper back when it had mattered... He couldn't simply disappear after all that, could he... Vicki certainly didn't want to believe so but she could see no other alternative to Third's explanation. Even when Third explained that it was merely speculation, this did nothing to ease the ache in her heart that Vicki swore felt as if someone was trying to tear in two. The only thing that seemed to pierce Vicki's slow, spiralling depressed thoughts was when Third complained about how tired he was. "Rest then..."Vicki replied in a quiet, almost hoarse sounding voice,"...I'll still be here... I promised I would never leave Jack...and I never will...even if he is asleep still..."she continued before drawing her legs closer to her chest and falling silent thereafter.
That was the only thing she could do wasn't it...sit around and wait for something to change... It was torture, there simply had to be something she could do to bring Jack back. Even if the doctors were relieved that the so called Jack Simon was awake and appeared to be doing well, it wasn't alright... Nothing was alright as far as Vicki was concerned, it was all a lie...one big elaborate lie that only she knew about. Jack hadn't wanted anyone to know about the other consciousness that lived in his mind and it would remain that way...even if it meant that Vicki had to be miserable... If all else failed she could simply lock the pain away like before, it couldn't be that difficult to do... At least then it would be bearable if she had to pretend everything was all right when in all reality it was anything but. How could it be when Jack...her Jack wouldn't come back...[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 27, 2012 3:14:35 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki listened quietly as Third explained just why and how Ripper had broken out. It made sense but...why wasn't he answering now.... Jack hadn't lost anybody...not like last time...if anything, it should be her that had the excuse to just go to sleep and never wake up again. She'd watched Jack get shot...was almost certain she was going to lose him but this...
"Then why won't he come back,"Vicki all but snapped at Third,"He promised...no more secrets... I knew something was wrong....why did he shut me out like that... I could've helped....something... anything..."she continued in a quieter voice before falling silent. Left alone with her thoughts, Vicki couldn't help but wonder what else Jack had kept from her. Nevermind that he had probably wanted to protect her from getting hurt...she wasn't a little kid anymore...pain was no stranger to her. Why had he insisted on going there alone...if he hadn't then...they might've avoided this...
Her heart ached more than Vicki thought was possible... Did she mean nothing to him...? Were all those things he said just pretty lies...? "...do I mean anything to him..."Vicki said in a quiet, emotion-filled voice, more to herself than anyone else.[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 27, 2012 1:22:08 GMT -5
[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Miguel_Elayne_table.png][atrb=width, 510][atrb=height, 300][atrb=style,border:0 chocolate none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(252),sy,as(padding:4px ;margin-top:30px;margin-left:152px;margin-right:100px;margin-bottom:30px;color: #2f1704;)]Miguel was relieved to see the Felis smile when he gave the suggestion of flowers and nodded at the duke's reply. After that time passed quite quickly as flowers, plushies, and paper were brought forward, all to make Elayne more comfortable. Everything was going so smoothly that Miguel had almost forgotten why they had been so upset prior to this. That was until Felis looked at him and apologized for earlier. Miguel had been so focused on the task at hand that he had completely forgotten about before.
For a moment, Miguel looked at Felis, wondering what he could possibly have to be sorry about. After the rush getting things ready for Elayne, the confrontation had momentarily slipped Miguel's mind. It took only a moment before he recollected the event however as understanding dawned on his face and a soft sigh escaped him. Putting a hand on Felis' shoulder, Miguel smiled gently,"All is forgiven Felis. Truly, I understand how upset you were upon seeing Elayne's state and besides...you were correct. It was my fault, I have failed...twice now in fulfilling my duty by protecting the residents of Forest Castle. For that, I seek your forgiveness, it was not my intention for anyone to get injured as a result of my actions or inaction,"he replied quietly before falling silent, once again thinking about the events that had happened that day.
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Haii's soft 'hm' was enough to reassure Elayne that he hadn't left after all. Sighing in relief, Elayne smiled as much as she could without it hurting and was about to say something when another voice reached her ears. Tensing slightly, Elayne's eyes darted over to the corner of the room the voice had come from. Considering the distance the figure was and her current inability to recognize faces, the only thing that registered with Elayne was that the figure had red hair. Red....Simeon's hair was red...
Panic filled Elayne in an instant and the only thing she could think of was how much she wanted to leave...run away... She had just gotten away from him and now...how had he found her so quickly. The fact that the figure had actually inquired as to how she was feeling escaped Elayne completely as she tightened her grasp on Haii's hand. The beeping of the monitor which had thus far been steady quickened its pace as fear wrapped its icy tendrils around her heart. Elayne's body tensed considerably at the sight of the figure she was so certain was Simeon...at least until the pain became too great for her to even continue that.
Forcing herself to relax, Elayne closed her eyes, praying that this was all just a bad dream as a soft whimper escaped her. As much as she wanted to say something, to tell Haii to make the person who could be Simeon go away...she couldn't. Her throat had effectively closed itself off, not allowing her to utter so much as one syllable. What was she going to do now...she was helpless...[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 20, 2012 23:22:25 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Third's words just barely registered as Vicki continued to sit there, not once looking up at Jack. She kept going over and over what happened that day...what she could've done to save him...anything had to have been better than this... Jack was gone...and she'd done this to him... It was a few moments before Third's words registered with Vicki, easing at least a little of the pain she was feeling. That was true wasn't it...as many times as Vicki had replayed the scene in her mind she knew that Third was right. She had been able to do at least that much...
Even with Third's words it took some time before Vicki looked back up at him. Try as she might she just couldn't look at Jack without remembering that day...she was beginning to wonder if she ever would... A bitter half laugh escaped Vicki after a moment before her eyes focused on one of the monitors rather than Jack,"...that's twice then... It's just like when Ripper-..."Vicki began before cutting herself off and closing her eyes. No...she had no wish to relive that memory again...she had almost lost him then and now... Vicki didn't want to think about it...[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 20, 2012 22:03:58 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]The brief heh that came from Third after Victoria's initial reply brought a small laugh from her as well. It was good to see Jack...or rather Third laugh...heh, this was certainly going to take some getting used to. She had met Cas only briefly and Ripper...that was one memory Vicki wished she could simply erase. Third was different though, more calm than either Cas or Ripper had been to say the least of things. Of course both beings had been rather extreme...or at least that was the best word Vicki could think of to explain them.
At Third's sigh, Vicki closed her eyes and waited for whatever he had to say. From the sounds of it, whatever had happened was bad...why else would Third have hesitated before telling her. The first few words that came from Third only served to confirm what Vicki believed had to be true. Had Third looked at Vicki during his explanation he would have seen a rather pained, thunderstruck expression as she tried to comprehend what he was telling her. It was her fault then...she had done this...
Drawing her legs up to her chest, Vicki set her forehead on her knees as she waited for Third to finish explaining. She couldn't remember when she had felt this much pain before...it felt as if someone had taken a knife and had stabbed her in the heart continuously; it almost even hurt to breathe... As it was, the last thing on Vicki's mind was slapping Third...it wasn't his fault that Jack had hidden himself away from the world...it was hers...she had caused this... It would be sometime before Vicki could even form a coherent thought much less speak simply because it hurt too much.
"I-...it was my choice... I knew something was wrong and followed... I never intended to-...."Vicki began, her voice little more than a hoarse whisper as she fought through the tears that threatened to seal off her throat,"...I need him..."[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 19, 2012 2:31:25 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]The nurse was beginning to give Victoria a headache as she continued on with her worried rant or something of the kind. For a brief moment Vicki actually contemplated scaring the woman with her knife but decided against such an action. Her ability to stay in Jack's room was contingent on her ability to remain calm...throwing a knife near the nurse's head would do her no favors even if the woman was incredibly irritating. A doctor came in soon thereafter and Vicki simply sat calmly by Jack while they questioned him about what he remembered and what had happened to him.
At first Vicki was a little worried that Third would slip up and misinform the nurse and doctor about something just as he had with her. Certainly it hadn't been intentional but then again, neither the nurse nor the doctor knew Jack as well as Vicki did and wouldn't be able to pick up on the subtle signals that something was amiss. She needn't have worried about such a thing however as Third suceeded in placating both people until finally they saw fit to leave them alone.
As soon as the hospital staff left the room, Vicki dropped her calm facade and relaxed against her chair just as Third looked over at her. His comment about how tired he was only served to bring a small smirk to Vicki's face as she shook her head,"You also got shot twice, sustained a lot of blood loss, just woke up from a four day coma, and had to suffer through those irritating questions,"Vicki replied in a subtle, teasing tone,"Anyone in your condition would be exhausted, not just because you're not used to being in control,"she continued before sighing quietly.
Looking away for a brief moment, Vicki thought about what she had wanted to ask Third before they had been interrupted by the nurse. There was a lot of things she wanted to know but...the main thing Vicki was concerned about was Jack... The last time somebody else had wrenched control from Jack was during the bombing...and that had almost killed them both... "...Third...what's wrong with Jack...?"Vicki asked quietly after a few moments,"...there's something else wrong...why won't he come back..."she continued, her voice wavering slightly despite her attempts to remain calm.[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 18, 2012 15:32:30 GMT -5
Miguel nodded at Felis' words but said nothing more for the time being. He had been thinking about visiting Elayne himself after everyone else returned but then again she was probably exhausted after the day's events. Besides that, given what the doctors had informed them of Elayne's current condition and judging by Felis' reaction upon returning from visiting her, Miguel thought it might be best to wait until she was able to return to the castle before seeing her. That...and Miguel didn't wish to see what state Elayne was in after his failure to protect yet another resident of the castle.
Sighing quietly, Miguel shifted slightly and looked down at the ground as he tried to think about how this could have been avoided. He was still going through the events of the day and trying to figure out how such a thing could be avoided in the future when Jayme spoke up. Looking up at Jayme as he made the suggestion to bring Elayne gifts, Miguel smiled and nodded. Certainly the circumstances were less than ideal but they could still try to make the best of the current situation...bleak as it might seem. As Felis spoke as well, Miguel nodded,"That's a good idea... Perhaps we could bring some flowers back from the castle garden as well. There should at least be some roses blooming right Felis?"Miguel asked quietly, looking at the duke as he spoke.
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Bernard sighed when Cora seemed to calm down after he had spoken and closed his eyes. Good...that was good...at least he was able to comfort one of his daughters... Oh what he wouldn't give to be able to see Elayne if only for just a moment but that would have to wait for the time being. Elayne had to have been tired and at the very least he knew that she would be well taken care of...that knowledge helped immensely despite the fact Bernard would rather be able to see Elayne now. As Cora spoke, Bernard found himself smiling despite himself,"It's all right Cora, I understand...it's been a rather...eventful day for both of us. I'm glad that I could help, feel free to call me any time you wish all right,"he replied quietly before falling silent as he waited for her reply.
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Some time would pass thereafter as Elayne continued to sleep, unaware of the plans that were being made or any other conversations. A few hours passed before Elayne so much as stirred, exhausted as she was after what had happened that day. Finally though, Elayne's shifted slightly as she opened her eyes and waited for the room to come into focus, groaning softly as the pain she was in was beginning to register. Elayne wished she could simply go back to sleep but knew that she couldn't do so forever and neither would she want to. It would be a few moments before Elayne would remember that Haii had promised to remain there before her hazel eyes shifted to the side of the bed, almost afraid she would find the room vacant. "Haii...?"Elayne murmured, still groggy from having just woken up.
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 18, 2012 2:00:05 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki's heart sank when she saw the stare that Jack regarded her with. It was true then...this was Third...Jack had never looked at her in such a way, not unless he was angry... Jack had no reason to be angry with her however so that left the only logical explanation to be that the consciousness that had taken over Jack was indeed Third. Vicki's hand loosened her hold on Jack's and slowly slid back to her lap as she took in this new information, her eyes searching Jack's...or rather Third's all the while.
Third's words only verified what Vicki had figured out on her own. Nodding briefly, Vicki would have said something more but she too was interrupted by the nurse running into the room. Flinching at the sudden squeak from the nurse, Vicki sighed internally just as Jack...no, Third groaned. Looking back over at Jack, Vicki regarded him with a concerned if calm gaze, wishing she had been able to talk more. The fact that Third, and not Jack had regained consciousness concerned her and Vicki had hoped that she would be able to find out what had happened. It seemed however that would have to wait until after the nurse left...no doubt Jack would be less than pleased if anyone else were to find out he had multiple personalities...[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 15, 2012 3:12:21 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Something was wrong...as much as Vicki was glad that Jack was awake, his calm demeanor after just waking up from a coma didn't make sense... Before he had gone to sleep Jack had tried to comfort her when she said how worried she'd been...even when he was in pain... This time...Jack didn't even try to do that and referred to himself as 'this body'... It just didn't make sense...it was as if someone else was talking....
This...this was just like what happened with Ripper...wasn't it. Jack hadn't been himself then either but...at least this time it seemed a more rational mind had taken over. As far as Vicki knew, Ripper was gone, he hadn't shown his face since that day and it was easy to see when Cas took over. Lately though she hadn't seen much of Cas and wondered absently if he had disappeared just like Ripper did. The question went largely ignored as Vicki mulled over her thoughts and what Jack had told her about the voices... Third was supposed to be the mature one...right...did that mean that this was...
"Third...right...?"Vicki asked in a quiet whisper, studying the purple-haired man before her. If her guess was correct, the man before her was another of Jack's voices which only meant that something worse had befallen Jack... Besides, it wasn't Third Vicki wanted to talk to in that moment...she wanted Jack, needed to know that he really was all right. With Third in control of Jack's body, it was clear that something was wrong...very wrong...why wasn't Jack the one awake...what happened that was so bad he didn't want to wake up...
After a few moments, Vicki sighed and shook her head more in response to Jack...or perhaps Third's question. "I guess...I can't really sleep and I'm not hungry... That doesn't stop the nurse from forcing me to eat though..."Vicki replied quietly, "...everything tastes like sand to me really... I just don't want to eat..."she continued, explaining briefly why it was so hard for her to eat. The idea that worry and anxiety had been the cause of her lack of appetite was still foreign to Vicki and thus was justified with the excuse that nothing sounded good. There simply was no desire to eat and thus Vicki didn't...or she wouldn't have had not the nurse decided to make her...[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 14, 2012 2:08:05 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Jack's flinch didn't escape Vicki's notice bringing a concerned expression to her features. The question remained unanswered for the time being as she helped him lay down once again, berating herself all the while for allowing him to sit up in the first place. He had only just woken up and if Vicki remembered correctly, the doctors had to limit the pain medication so that Jack would hopefully be able to wake up. Reaching over with her free hand, she pressed the button that would call a nurse to the room if one hadn't been alerted by the disconnected heart monitor already.
This done, Vicki returned her attention to Jack and gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind his ear. She wished that she could hug him, tell him how scared that she had been and to never scare her like that again but no words came. How many times had Vicki gone over what she would say when Jack woke up...and now that he had she was speechless. Well, Jack had asked a question...she could start there..."Four days..."Vicki replied quietly before squeezing Jack's hand briefly,"I-...I was beginning to think you would never wake up.... D-..don't scare me like that...please Jack..."she continued, her voice dropping to a near whisper as she spoke.[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 13, 2012 16:18:49 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]He was awake...he really was awake... Vicki could hardly believe her eyes, Jack had looked at her and more than that he had felt her hand on his. For the first time in days, a small smile appeared on Vicki's otherwise pale features. True, she had been eating regularly enough but sleep had been elusive no matter what she tried. She knew she should call one of the nurses or doctors to let them know what happened but...Vicki just wanted to enjoy this moment...at least for the time being.
Then Jack slowly began to sit up and rather than tell him to stay down, Vicki tried to help him at least do that much. She hated feeling so helpless...just waiting for something to happen had been miserable... None of that mattered now though, Jack was awake and everything would be just fine. "Jack...I'm so glad you're awake..."Vicki said quietly, smiling slightly despite the tears that threatened to spill over.[/scrolly] |
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Post by Maid Melody on Nov 12, 2012 21:33:29 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]The days dragged by for Victoria as she remained by Jack's side, waiting...praying even for some change. Every moment that passed made it all the more clear to Vicki that Jack may not wake up... She could tell by the looks the doctors were giving her that there was something they weren't telling her. Whatever it was, Vicki could live without knowing...but not if it was without Jack... What she wouldn't give to see him at least open his eyes...to talk to him just as she had before... Most of Vicki's time was spent at Jack's side, forcing herself to stay awake lest she miss the slightest change.
Vicki didn't even know this kind of pain existed...or if it had, she certainly hadn't felt it before. It felt as if someone was twisting her stomach in knots and more often than not her throat felt like someone was burning it from the inside out. Not only that but Vicki simply couldn't shake the dreadful fear that Jack would simply never wake up... She didn't want to believe it...no, she couldn't believe it. Not now, not ever...Jack would wake up...he just had to...
Then there was the matter of the nurse...for whatever reason this particular nurse had taken an interest in Vicki and was more or less forcing her to eat. The fact of the matter was, Vicki wasn't hungry and she hardly slept at all. Maybe it had something to do with the emotional drain she was going through on a daily basis. Just waiting for the slightest change...for something to happen was excruciating and Vicki had found herself crying on more than one occasion when she was sure she was alone. Whatever the case, Vicki was at least eating some...even if the food tasted like sand to her, she was able to force at least that much down; sleeping however was more of a problem...
Vicki had always been a light sleeper and the constant movement in the hospital along with the beeping of machines was making it difficult to close her eyes even for a moment. On the rare occasion Vicki could get some sleep it wasn't for very long and almost always was filled with nightmares and memories that she would rather forget. If anything this 'sleep' was making her more exhausted than when she had closed her eyes before... The way Vicki saw it, it was far better to stay awake rather than be tormented by her dreams.
It was on one such rare occasion that Jack came to. Vicki had just barely closed her eyes and had been in the midst of yet another nightmare when a groan that held no place in her dream caused her to stir. Her eyes fluttered open as she slowly sat up, almost dreading what she would find...it had been so long since she'd heard Jack's voice and right then Vicki was beginning to wonder if she would ever hear it again. Taking hold of Jack's hand, Vicki breathed in and out quietly before looking at the man in question. Immediately she could see a change in him...Jack's eyes were open for once in days he was actually awake...
For a moment Vicki simply stared, unsure if she was still dreaming or not... It certainly didn't feel as if she was dreaming but all the same, there had been times when Vicki was sure she'd been awake only to find that nothing had changed. Squeezing Jack's hand a little tighter, Vicki searched his face in an effort to convince herself that this was actually happening... As much as she wanted to believe such a thing was true, Vicki didn't think she could bear it if this turned out to be yet another cruel, taunting dream. "J-...Jack...?"Vicki finally breathed out, hoping that he had in fact woken up.[/scrolly] |
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