Post by THE MASTER on May 2, 2013 21:09:08 GMT -5
Get up.
You hear a voice press inside your mind as you barely hold onto incoming consciousness. Groaning into life your eyes flutter open to reveal your face pressed against an all-too-cool ground. Steadily you lean your body weight against your hands as you try your best to stand up. It takes a bit of effort, but after a few seconds of struggling you meet your objective. Bewilderment erupts from you as you try to figure out where you are and just who had the nerve to bark at you like that. You spin in a circle to see that you appear to be in a nearly pitch black room with the exception of illumination from swirling crimson fog. The ominous aura doesn’t faze you in the slightest bit. You only want answers. Who’s there.. You mentally ponder as you proceed to walk forth, the sound of pressurized glass clinking wherever you step. Just as your bitter curiosity starts to shift into frustration the voice returns from inside your mind: My identity is not of concern. What is crucial however is that you are forgiven. Well, this voice has quite some nerve! You feel the urge to scream something verbally towards the intruder, but you are bizarrely silenced. You feel the syllables tsk, tsk, tsk… creep through your psyche with the ability to make you feel over powered.
Now, now… You know what you did. You are quite the trouble maker, hm? Yes, I know all about that… The undefinable presence accuses with a condescending tone. How did it… I have watched your malicious exploits with quite the disdainful eye. You should be ashamed of yourself causing all that trouble… No matter. In the end you simply worked out as a failure, anyway. Now, you certainly do not appreciate this thing talking down to you! Why, you ought to… Oh, will you please cease your petty arrogance? You are the hindrance in a world otherwise perfect. Unfortunately for you, your power has no place here. You are going to do as I say exactly how I say it. Do not worry… Everything will work out for you in the end. I guarantee this. The entity’s reassurance still did not sit right with you. Just who is talking to you right now, and why were they treating you like some sort of toy to be played with?
You, my devious friend, are going to take part in my experiment. You see, I do so enjoy seeing happiness among those who deserve it. I do so believe that everyone deserves the least bit of personal satisfaction, even scum like you. However… The voice seemed to get closer on its last sentence, causing you to trace yourself backwards. …With euphoria and sanctum comes chaos and despair. It is all a delicate balance, though you seem to gravitate towards the latter. In saying this I do hold some respect for you. After all, you go to the extremes to get what you want. You work just as hard as any hero would to satisfy the morals in your own corrupted heart. Surely, you must be exhausted… The voice became increasingly silky as it eased towards its point. You gulp slightly as you brace yourself for what it has to say next.
My little experiment is one catered to you, for you see, I am about to give you paradise. No, this is not the sort of paradise filled with your hellish desires, rather one filled with earthly luxuries. My estate, The Chateau Sakurai, is now yours to keep… Wait.. All of this is just for a giveaway? Well, you can’t complain! Well, wait a minute. This all seems very suspicious, but you are too uneasy to complain. You just keep listening, hoping this deal isn’t too good to be true. Of course, there are two slight catches to this. I will definitely supply you with every pure thing your heart desires if you are willing to share it. You will be accompanied by many others, with the majority of them being heroes. You might even see your own arch-nemesis.” Well, this deal is off. You grunt and turn around, but you soon find yourself frozen in motion. What is this guy doing to you?! Patience, villain. See the other side to this. I am afraid you have no choice in the matter. I promise that you will eventually grow to like this place. When you do something for me, I will return the favor. Play nice with your heroes and I will be sure to give you a little leeway with your dastardly intentions. A little tit for tat, am I correct? You will be here for as long as I see fit… You might even get a chance to get back to your old ways if I want you to leave. I am on both sides, not just one. The voice frees your body once more, after it feels that you have calmed down a bit.
Oh, and as for the second catch… Remember when I said without chaos there is no peace? Well, I do so enjoy an occasional bloodshed, just as long as it is tasteful in my eyes. Every week I hold a battle between a random set of residents.. You just might be one. Oh, these battles are gloriously brutal… But, whatever happens is only temporary. Plus, the fights will not always star you. Who knows, you might see your most hated enemies go after each other like animals… Now, is that not delightful? Yes… Now you are in, correct? Excellent. You will be arriving at your new home shortly. Remember, always play nice. I will be watching. I have created this world and I can easily take it out with all of its citizens with it. Thank you for playing with me…
The voice finally breaks its bonds from your soul as it wraps up its speech. Before you have the time to contemplate your situation you notice that the dark environment is becoming increasingly brighter. The obsidian-like floor melts into polished cobblestone, the troubled air shattering into an enchanted night sky. Crickets chirp and frogs croak as you take in your new surroundings, all stunning to say the least. Your eyes trace up to the gargantuan building in front of you with lights illuminating inside. You nearly jump as you see a little robot with bags labeled as yours scoot around your feet, zipping ahead to the patio stairs. The artisan carved doors creak open slightly to pour out honey colored light into the dusk. A figure stands at the door, from its side a beckoning hand rising. You swallow your pride and press into the unknown.
You hear a voice press inside your mind as you barely hold onto incoming consciousness. Groaning into life your eyes flutter open to reveal your face pressed against an all-too-cool ground. Steadily you lean your body weight against your hands as you try your best to stand up. It takes a bit of effort, but after a few seconds of struggling you meet your objective. Bewilderment erupts from you as you try to figure out where you are and just who had the nerve to bark at you like that. You spin in a circle to see that you appear to be in a nearly pitch black room with the exception of illumination from swirling crimson fog. The ominous aura doesn’t faze you in the slightest bit. You only want answers. Who’s there.. You mentally ponder as you proceed to walk forth, the sound of pressurized glass clinking wherever you step. Just as your bitter curiosity starts to shift into frustration the voice returns from inside your mind: My identity is not of concern. What is crucial however is that you are forgiven. Well, this voice has quite some nerve! You feel the urge to scream something verbally towards the intruder, but you are bizarrely silenced. You feel the syllables tsk, tsk, tsk… creep through your psyche with the ability to make you feel over powered.
Now, now… You know what you did. You are quite the trouble maker, hm? Yes, I know all about that… The undefinable presence accuses with a condescending tone. How did it… I have watched your malicious exploits with quite the disdainful eye. You should be ashamed of yourself causing all that trouble… No matter. In the end you simply worked out as a failure, anyway. Now, you certainly do not appreciate this thing talking down to you! Why, you ought to… Oh, will you please cease your petty arrogance? You are the hindrance in a world otherwise perfect. Unfortunately for you, your power has no place here. You are going to do as I say exactly how I say it. Do not worry… Everything will work out for you in the end. I guarantee this. The entity’s reassurance still did not sit right with you. Just who is talking to you right now, and why were they treating you like some sort of toy to be played with?
You, my devious friend, are going to take part in my experiment. You see, I do so enjoy seeing happiness among those who deserve it. I do so believe that everyone deserves the least bit of personal satisfaction, even scum like you. However… The voice seemed to get closer on its last sentence, causing you to trace yourself backwards. …With euphoria and sanctum comes chaos and despair. It is all a delicate balance, though you seem to gravitate towards the latter. In saying this I do hold some respect for you. After all, you go to the extremes to get what you want. You work just as hard as any hero would to satisfy the morals in your own corrupted heart. Surely, you must be exhausted… The voice became increasingly silky as it eased towards its point. You gulp slightly as you brace yourself for what it has to say next.
My little experiment is one catered to you, for you see, I am about to give you paradise. No, this is not the sort of paradise filled with your hellish desires, rather one filled with earthly luxuries. My estate, The Chateau Sakurai, is now yours to keep… Wait.. All of this is just for a giveaway? Well, you can’t complain! Well, wait a minute. This all seems very suspicious, but you are too uneasy to complain. You just keep listening, hoping this deal isn’t too good to be true. Of course, there are two slight catches to this. I will definitely supply you with every pure thing your heart desires if you are willing to share it. You will be accompanied by many others, with the majority of them being heroes. You might even see your own arch-nemesis.” Well, this deal is off. You grunt and turn around, but you soon find yourself frozen in motion. What is this guy doing to you?! Patience, villain. See the other side to this. I am afraid you have no choice in the matter. I promise that you will eventually grow to like this place. When you do something for me, I will return the favor. Play nice with your heroes and I will be sure to give you a little leeway with your dastardly intentions. A little tit for tat, am I correct? You will be here for as long as I see fit… You might even get a chance to get back to your old ways if I want you to leave. I am on both sides, not just one. The voice frees your body once more, after it feels that you have calmed down a bit.
Oh, and as for the second catch… Remember when I said without chaos there is no peace? Well, I do so enjoy an occasional bloodshed, just as long as it is tasteful in my eyes. Every week I hold a battle between a random set of residents.. You just might be one. Oh, these battles are gloriously brutal… But, whatever happens is only temporary. Plus, the fights will not always star you. Who knows, you might see your most hated enemies go after each other like animals… Now, is that not delightful? Yes… Now you are in, correct? Excellent. You will be arriving at your new home shortly. Remember, always play nice. I will be watching. I have created this world and I can easily take it out with all of its citizens with it. Thank you for playing with me…
The voice finally breaks its bonds from your soul as it wraps up its speech. Before you have the time to contemplate your situation you notice that the dark environment is becoming increasingly brighter. The obsidian-like floor melts into polished cobblestone, the troubled air shattering into an enchanted night sky. Crickets chirp and frogs croak as you take in your new surroundings, all stunning to say the least. Your eyes trace up to the gargantuan building in front of you with lights illuminating inside. You nearly jump as you see a little robot with bags labeled as yours scoot around your feet, zipping ahead to the patio stairs. The artisan carved doors creak open slightly to pour out honey colored light into the dusk. A figure stands at the door, from its side a beckoning hand rising. You swallow your pride and press into the unknown.