[Invite-Only] Legend of Zelda: Explorers of Hyrule RPG

[invective~directive]

Shiallia - Some tower or something - Some people

Shia stared blankly for a moment, then made a thoughtful face. "Uh... Does going towards that one purple guy count?" She grinned awkwardly. "'Cause, y'know... That's kinda sorta what we were gonna do anyways, I think. Or is the point that we don't get to him? Or are we specifically supposed to use that door? You're being pretty vague here, you know..."

[TurboBrycerox]

Day 8 (Noon)/Veneficus/156/Where: Dalgar's Tower/With: The Group

Veneficus began to make his way towards the locked door that led to the stairwell when he saw that not everyone had exited the portal yet. The lock had a spell of dark magic on it that would be very difficult for most Hylians to break. For Veneficus though, it was only a small challenge. Two others passed through the portal as he unlocked it and opened the door. Stepping through the doorframe, he suddenly heard strange laughter echo through the room and felt an evil presence.
No... It couldn't be.
Veneficus turned around and tried to run back into the room, but was blocked by a red force field in the door frame. He pulled out his staff and attempted to shatter it, but it resisted all of his attempts.
Darn it, the prophecy can't end like this!
Veneficus pulled out the same metallic yo-yo-like device he used to create a portal back in Lanayaru City and threw it at the force field. A blue light shot out of it like before and caused a bright flash of white light. Before the portal could open all the way though, the force field began to distort it's shape and shot out red bolts of electricity before the portal dissipated entirely.
Augh, son of a Bokoblin! I can't get through if the portal won’t open big enough for me to fit, nonetheless stay open!
Veneficus felt the building rumble and looked towards the staircase leading upwards. He looked back at the group.
Ferondir, Shia, Guzore, Sapphire, Cassie! I can't get in, so it's up to you five... to battle Zeph. I know it'll be hard, but I need you guys to fight. Fight hard. Fight this... dark Zephyrus... to the point of death. Ferondir, you should still have the Ocarina of TIme with you if I'm not mistaken. Once Dark Zeph is defeated, I'll need you to play a special song called the Song of Healing to restore him to his old self.
Veneficus relayed the notes to the Song of Healing to Ferondir as Guzore stared at Dark Zeph in disbelief.
I never wanted it to come to this... to the point where I have to fight one of my own friends.
The tower rumbled again. Veneficus took a small journal out of his cloak and began writing in it.
I need to head up to the top of the tower and stall Dalgar before he can use the Fused Shadow. I can't stop him entirely without the three swords though, so I'll need you guys to win this battle and make your way upstairs.
Veneficus closed the book and put it inside his hat. After a short pause, he lifted his arm to wave goodbye.
May the goddesses be with you all.
With that, he ran upstairs.

[AngelOzwin]

Journeyman Ferondir of Mira ~ A Tower ~ The abomination and his comrades

The room now dark, Ferondir tried to light his staff, but was unable.
The darkness seemed to be fighting the light, not yielding as it was meant to.
He ended the spell; No sense wasting energy.
By the strange light coming from the walls he could see the monstrosity birthed from darkness.
(Zeph's dialogue)
(Shia's dialogue)
At first he didn't recognize it. He stepped in front of his friends, and held his staff up threatening the form.
"Let us pass, the world we know is..." He lowered his staff. "Zeph?"
His mouth opened in shock. That aura song, it was more chaotic and wild then it had ever been, but it undeniably belonged to Zephyrus.
"What did you do?"
He heard magic disperse behind him, and turned, staff ready, but it was only Veneficus.
(Veneficus's dialogue)
Ferondir was so lost in all this magic. Something beyond him had happened to Zeph, he wasn't even entirely sure that was Zeph. He'd just have to hope Veneficus understood it all.
"But Master, I can't play." He handed the Ocorina to Sapphire. "Can you do it?"
(Guzore's dialogue)
(Veneficus's dialogue)
"And you!" Ferondir called after him.
"You're right Guzore," He looked at the abomination. "This is NOT something anyone should ever have to do..." He raised his staff and pointed it once more at their newest enemy.
"...but it must be done." He stood up taller, and took several steps forward. I've lost too many friends to give up now.
"We are NOT leaving, together or otherwise," He shouted at what was left of Zeph. "We WILL reach the top of this tower, and YOU will FALL."

[portal2lbp2]

"- You're being pretty vague here, you know..." Shia questioned. Someones feeling particularly bold today. I like it.
Zeph laughed slightly at Ferondir's attempt to seem confident.
He smirked, particularly when the word "Abomination" echoed around Ferondir's, empty as usual, mind.
Hm. Big talk from someone who can't keep his life together for at least 2 days. Did the big bad Zeph not turn on the way you wanted? Cry to someone who cares. Don't you usually whine to your mom about how Zeph- oh wait, that's right. I released her from your burden.
He tapped rhythmically on his throne, waiting for more enticing conversation from Ferondir.

[AngelOzwin]

Journeyman Ferondir of Mira ~ A Tower ~ The abomination and comrades

The tip of Ferondir's staff dipped, his delicate confidence crumbling slightly.
The abomination's words cut him more then any blade could, but less so in the fact that this thing was not the true Zeph.
"I may not get everything that's happening, but I know that you betrayed us." Ferondir said. "That portal otherwise would have expelled you in the same way you entered."
He straightened his features. "I miss her, I do. But I don't blame you for her death, I never have. Neither do I blame you for becoming what you are. I do not regret what you've become, but know this. If I am forced to kill you, part of me will die. You've been my... you've been mine for a long time, and I will miss you."
He took another step forward. "This can only end one way. Either we fight and you fall, or you surrender and help us save what little we have left." He let his staff hang, and brought it too his side. "Please, Zephyrus, partner. Let us help you. We can heal you. Please."

[portal2lbp2]

Zephs expression changed slightly, but very quickly.
He appeared exposed, and fragile.
As his eyes glimmered with hope, he stood stood up quickly from the throne and weakly approached Ferondir, unsure if this spell of magic would return.
Old Zeph's voice returned, scared and fearful.
F-Ferondir- I never wanted any of this. He cried out.
You-you were always so...
Naive. Dark Zeph said, putting his finger to Ferondirs chest.
Ferondir flew backwards, with an amount of supernatural force- causing him to slam against the wall. Ferondir remained with slight pain.
Zephs image faded away, and, infact, never even leaving his position on the throne.
You don't regret what he became? The thing is, it wasn't something he became. I'm the thing you released. He said, smirking. Wanting to see just how far he can stretch Ferondir's emotions before he can see his real rage.
You think he became me? No, no, no. Zeph said, laughing slightly.
I'm inside all of you. Each, and everyone. I have been, all along.
Don't believe me? You will.

[AzuniCatto]

Sapphire nodded fearfully, taking the Ocarina and putting it in her bag, remembering that Venneficus said to wait to play it. She held her spear and shield in a defensive position, aware that if she drew attention to herself she would be manipulated. She wasn't believing the bit about a little bit of Zeph in her. I'm almost the opposite of Zeph, not wanting attention, disliking magic, being weak... So he is trying to toy with our minds, I think. And he is still in there, I'm sure of it. She was prepared if he tried to attack, wanting to protect her friends and the Ocarina.

[invective~directive]

Shiallia - Tower Place - Those prophecy people or whatever

Wow, he's being really... rude, I guess. Hard to explain. It's like he's playing with Ferondir's feelings for fun. It looked like the old Zeph came out for a bit- in all honesty, I kind of prefer this one. Other than the hurting Ferondir, of course... Actually, the old jerk did that too. Heck, the Zeph I first met killed him. She squinted at him curiously for a moment. I feel like he's already decided whether to kill us. I dunno what he decided, but it doesn't really matter in the end. I can't change it. It would be foolish to think I could keep him from killing me if he's already going to. Hm... "Careful with him, I'm rather emotionally attached to his well-being. Y'know, friends and all that. Preferably, we don't die, but hey, what am I supposed to do about it?" She shrugged. Dying with friends isn't so bad, anyways.

[AngelOzwin]

Journeyman Ferondir of Mira ~ A Tower ~ The abomination and comrades

Ferondir was slammed into the wall.
In all of us?
He felt something break.
No, long ago he'd cast a protective charm on himself. No spirit, good or evil, could enter him without his explicit consent.
He still had the tattoo.
He lay there for a moment, gathering himself against the pain.
He shut down his feelings. His love for his brother, his wish to heal. None of that could matter.
He stood up, shakily.
"Naive? No." He held his hand out, and his staff found his palm. "I just believe in second chances."
He put the end of his staff up to his own chest, and cast a spell upon himself.
"Operiet dolorem meum."
Red tendrils shot into Ferondir's chest, seeming to cause him pain. But both that and the pain from his injury vanished. His spine was unhealed, but he'd be able to fight without distraction.
He'd have to, until he could get some medical help.
He stood up tall and joined his comrades.
(Shia's dialogue)
"There will be no more death today."
He let just one single emotion through as he faced the abomination. His hate for chaos and destruction.
He wiped the blood off his lip. "I've given you a second chance, now you fall."

[portal2lbp2]

Reverse Zeph/The Tower/With the people that are here.
Songs for this post(Or the scene, either way.):https://youtu.be/HB3XlPScQmIhttps://youtu.be/wgEmsIJgYdc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjwlzs1OJcY

-So he is trying to toy with our minds. Said Sapphire's thoughts.
Oh, look who's finally catching on for once. Zeph's voice echoed, mocking in her own mind, with a tone of false congratulations.
An Echoed image of Zeph appeared in front of Sapphire- one projected into her mind, that only she could see.
Sapphire, Sapphire, Sapphire- Zeph's mental image chided.
-Sapphire help! Amethysts voice echoed from somewhere distant, though it was still audible.
Hm, now that sounded- oh what's her name? Oh well, it never was too important anyways, now was it?
Sapphire-SapPHIRe-Sapphire. Amethyst's voice whispered, from all around them- filling Sapphire's mind with her voice.
Zeph's image faded from her mind, and it was able to be seen that he was still laying across the throne- tapping it was still in progress.
Dying with friends isn't so bad, anyways. Shia thought.
Shortly, it looked to Shia that there was no-one else in the room besides them.
What an optimistic view- but it's not like any of them actually are your friend. You do realize that? Surely you of all people should understand that. They're only pretending- to use you. They don't get why I'm doing this- but you. You were close. I want the chaos. I consume it, and I'm insatiable. Zeph made a look, as if he was thinking for a moment.
But I have an idea in mind for you. He said, smirking.
Zeph and Shia are still having a conversation from her perspective, but meanwhile.
A dark and devilish smirk came over Zeph's face- this was apparently the result he'd been wanting from Ferondir.
But surely you couldn't hurt your best friend? Who knows how much of him is left? He said, with a falsely empathetic, frowning face.
I've given you a second chance. Ferondir said, his confidence rising.
Nowyou fall. Ferondir said, as Zeph muttered each word just before he said them.
Mhm. Mhm. Saw that coming. He said, with more than a hint of boredom in his voice.
Zeph's smirk returned when Ferondir raised his staff.
Oh, how cute. He teased, continuing his throne tapping, but as he did- with each tap, the wood on Ferondir's staff began to crack and splinter. On the 4th tap, a loud crack could be heard, followed by it splitting into 4 pieces and falling to the ground.
Should of kept a better hand on it. Zeph informed him, knowing that his staff was one of his best things in the world.