* Topic is 'Session 50. A Week of Peace - Day 1. Each Hero will go off on their own quest to live their lives the way they want to for one week. At the end of that time, a tournement will ensue between them and the Seven Gods. If they fail, Lunar will die. The clock is ticking. we shall begin with Vassago.'
* Set by Donovan on Sun Jan 26 21:04:35
* ChanServ sets mode: +q Donovan
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Donovan
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<Donovan> there we go
* Donovan sets mode: +v Ghaleon
<Vassago> ;>
<Donovan> ok, shall we?
<Vassago> You may begin. ;>
<Donovan> 4***SESSION START***
* Ghaleon has everyone gathered in the throne room of Vane. He, of course, is sitting on the throne.
<Ghaleon> So, the gods have given us one week to prepare, but will it be enough time?
* Vassago keeps quiet for now, to listen.
<Donovan> We don't have any other choice. We must use the time granted to us.
<Donovan> <Zepp_Delinius> Perhaps we should all consider taking time for our personal lives?
<Donovan> <Raena> That sounds like a good idea.
* Vassago smirks. Personal life. Right. Like I have one. He sighs to himself, and struggles to maintain his silence and not let out an outburst...
<Ghaleon> Agreed. You may decide amongst yourselves what you wish to do. However, I will only grant you each one day! You must return after that time so the next one may go.
<Donovan> Alright then, so who goes first?
<Donovan> <Zepp_Delinius> I should stay here by Celes' side for now, I think.
<Donovan> <Raena> Donovan and I lost our homes, so we have no where to go either!
* Ghaleon looks ovewr at the silent Vassago. "I guess then you're the only one left Vassago!"
<Vassago> ....fine.
* Vassago just leaves. Straight out, no wait, just leaves. Pathetic. Just pathetic.
<Donovan> *sigh*...Vassago...
<Donovan> 4Scene change. Vassago stands alone outside of Vane.
* Vassago doesn't really have anywhere to go. He sure as hell doesn't want to be here though. So he lets his feet take the path, without a thought. His thoughts are already preoccupied.
* Donovan is now known as Rangor
<Vassago> Foolish...foolish...idiotic...waiting to be marched off to our dooms...why...why bother...why.....why...WHY...WHY....ARGH!!!!!!!!!
* Rangor whispers inot Vassago's mind.
<Rangor> "will you be one of them, or one of us my child?"
* Vassago bites his tongue. The temptation is stronger than ever now. Just to let himself go, forget this stupid planet and all it's foolish, weak inhabitants....
<Vassago> ...it would be so...easy.
* Rangor appears behind Vassago.
<Rangor> Don't deny yourself, this is your destiny.
<Vassago> ...
<Vassago> *silence*
<Rangor> All the pain, the suffering...the ones you've lost *flashes an image of Raena inot his head*, you can have it all back and MORE!
<Vassago> ...I can't have her.
<Vassago> She's...lost. All because....I wasn't human.
<Ghaleon> But imagine what she would think of you as a GOD!
<Ghaleon> <<shit!>>
<Rangor> But imagine what she would think of youas a GOD!!!
<Vassago> <<NP :) >>
<Vassago> I know what she'd think of me. That is, before she died like everyone else.
<Vassago> She'd be afraid.
<Rangor> Then why bother with her? You could have anything you wanted? *circles around Vassago*...anything
* Vassago just falls to his knees, staring at the ground...
<Vassago> Anything...anything...
* Rangor looms over the fallen Vassago. "STAND UP!!!"
* Vassago shakes his head.
<Vassago> By becoming a God as you say.....do you know what the only thing I want is, Rangor?
* Vassago slowly stands.
<Vassago> I want to be human. I'm so envious of them. I don't want this anymore.
<Vassago> I. Don't. Want. This.
<Rangor> There is no human blood within you, only the blood of the immortals. If you chose them, you will die like them, like dogs!
* Vassago doesn't complete the rest of that thought. He can't become human. No possible way. He's stuck.
<Vassago> ....I'll take death.
<Vassago> ......oh yes. I'll take that. Favorable.
* Vassago focuses his eyes.
<Vassago> Leave me be, Rangor. I have a tournament to prepare for.
* Rangor shoots forward and burries his hand into Vassago's chest. An armored hand protrudes from Vassago's back, holding a still heart.
<Vassago> AGHHHHHH!!!!!!
<Rangor> DO YOU SEE WHAT YOU ARE?
* Vassago screams in anguish.
* Vassago tries to look...sees the heart....
<Rangor> YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN, YOU ARE MY CHILD, AND I WILL NOT GIVE YOU UP SO EASILY!!!
<Rangor> 4Ina  blinding flash, Rangor is gone. Vassago's body is unharmed.
* Vassago falls to his knees again...a lone tear...surprisingly a tear...rolls off his cheek and drops to the ground.
<Rangor> *whisper in the wind* You are what you are!
<Vassago> LEAVE ME BE!!!! *screams out in futility*
* Vassago slowly stands. And just keeps walking. No thought again towards the destination, his mind is wrapped up with the choice. The certain despair in either path.
* Rangor is now known as Drake
* Drake is walking towards Vassago a short distance down the path.
* Vassago doesn't 'see' Drake for a few moments...he barely is conscious of the world, but then he focuses. His head raises, and he approaches Drake.
* Drake draws a sword.
<Drake> ...YOU...
* Vassago 's eyes don't even widen. He stops, and stands still.
* Drake runs now.
<Drake> It's you're fault!
* Vassago stands still. No movement. Nothing said. Not even a protest.
<Drake> IT'S YOUR FAULT MY PARENTS ARE DEAD...*swings* IT'S YOUR FAULT THAT I'M DEAD! *dissapears*
* Drake is now known as Rethwyn
<Vassago> ..yes. That's true.
* Rethwyn is standing behind Vassago.
<Rethwyn> ...Master?
* Vassago turns a little, to face Rethwyn. Or perhaps the image? So confusing...
<Rethwyn> Why?
<Rethwyn> Why did you run away?
<Vassago> ....
<Rethwyn> Why did you leave me to die?
<Rethwyn> Why were you such a coward?
* Vassago 's fists tighten.
<Vassago> I...I....
<Rethwyn> Zeppelin and Donovan killed me...it's all your fault!
* Rethwyn dissapears.
* Ghaleon is now known as Raena
* Rethwyn is now known as Donovan
<Vassago> ...yes...yes it is...it is...
* Disconnected
* Rejoined channel #LunarSA
* Topic is 'Session 50. A Week of Peace - Day 1. Each Hero will go off on their own quest to live their lives the way they want to for one week. At the end of that time, a tournement will ensue between them and the Seven Gods. If they fail, Lunar will die. The clock is ticking. we shall begin with Vassago.'
* Set by Donovan on Sun Jan 26 21:04:35
<Vassago> <<Wibbies>>
<Donovan> <<hat'd I miss?>>
* Raena has joined #LunarSA
<Vassago> <<me ranting to myself? ;) >>
<Vassago> <Vassago> ...yes...yes it is...it is...
<Vassago> <Vassago> ...why do I do this...to myself?
<Vassago> * Vassago allows more tears to run slowly down his face...why did he do this to himself? To others? Why? WHY?
<Vassago> <Vassago> ....can I even begin to make amends?
<Vassago> * Vassago keeps walking...the images staying in his mind....is it possible to change?
* Raena appears
<Raena> Vassago darling.
<Vassago> ...Raena...not you...please...not you..
* Raena smiles at him. She walks up and brushes his cheek with her hand.
<Raena> Aw, what's wrong? Are you sad?
<Vassago> You're...here to torment me...I know it.
* Vassago again leaves the unspoken part out of it. And I deserve it too.
* Raena moves towards Vassago's face "But Vassago, I...love..." she moves closer.
* Vassago 's breath stops.
* Raena suddenly stops and pushes him to the ground. She has an evil smile on her face.
* Vassago falls to ground, rolls a tiny bit. He knew it. Knows this isn't her, but would almost prefer it if it was her.
<Raena> Hahaha, you simple fool. How could anyone love a monster like you? Especially when I have *points out behind Vassago* him!
* Vassago knows who's behind him. He glances to ensure his rightness.
* Donovan appears behind them, but he is dressed like a monk, the way he was when they first met up with him.
<Donovan> Hello my love.
* Raena happliy runs to Donovan and they embrace.
* Vassago stares and sighs.
* Donovan looks at Vassago with the same evil smile.
<Donovan> "what's the matter Vassago? I always said I was better than you! Youshould have seen this coming!"
* Donovan leans in ot kiss Raena.
<Vassago> ...you don't quite look right.
* Vassago blinks, and stares again. Then he realizes. The malice....
<Vassago> Rangor?
<Vassago> Are you playing tricks on me?
* Vassago stands.
* Raena kisses Donovan passionately
<Vassago> They aren't like that.....Raena wouldn't kiss like that. Wouldn't be cruel like that. Donovan wouldn't be cruel like...me.
* Donovan suddenly transformas into his current state: the half human half Vile Red Hero.
<Vassago> Take these illusions away!
* Raena dissapears.
* Donovan remains.
<Donovan> ...Vassago?
* Vassago stares
<Vassago> Insane...I'm going insane....
<Vassago> <<Hold for a sec :o >>
<Vassago> <<Computer's goin fuckin wacky on me>>
<Vassago> <<Gotta reboot>>
<Donovan> <<k>>
* Vassago has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* Arydrall has joined #LunarSA
* Arydrall is now known as Vassago
<Vassago> <<Sorry bout that, computer crashed BAD>>
<Donovan> <<cool>>
<Donovan> Vassago?
* Vassago stares off at the..image? of Donovan, now truly confused.
<Donovan> What's wrong? Are you ok?
* Vassago takes a step back....not responding.
<Donovan> (Huh? Why is he acting like he's afraid of me?) Vassago, it's me: Donovan!
<Vassago> Donovan....are you real? Please tell me you're real.
<Donovan> Of course I'm real! Why wouldn't I be?
<Donovan> Have you been drinking again?
<Vassago> ...I'm...seeing...things...
* Raena is now known as Rangor
<Donovan> Do you want me to try and heal you?
<Vassago> ...wouldn't matter...I'm not injured...*closes his eyes, trying to focus on the world through senses other than his eyes...*
<Rangor> (Kill him Vassago, while his guard is down.)
<Vassago> ...no.
<Donovan> You're sure? If all else fails, we could go baclk to Vane and see Ghaleon or Raena for help.
<Vassago> ...they shouldn't help me...I'm not worthy of help!
* Vassago takes a step back.
<Donovan> No? Ok, it's your call, but maybe I should hang around just to make sure you're ok.
<Vassago> Stay away, Donovan. Please. For now.
<Rangor> (Why do you hesitate?)
<Vassago> Go back to Vane. I have something to deal with...please!
* Donovan is alittle confused, but he maintains his trust in Vassago.
<Donovan> Alright, I
<Donovan> 'll go back
<Donovan> Remember, you have on day!
<Vassago> ...thank you...for trusting me.
<Vassago> I'll be back in time.
* Donovan walks away.
<Donovan> Right now Vass, I don't have a choice!
* Donovan is gone.
<Vassago> ....
<Vassago> RANGOR!!!! SHOW YOURSELF!
* Rangor laughs. "You did well my boy"
* Rangor is standing on a tree branch.
<Vassago> Trying to break me....*looks up at Rangor, enraged*
<Vassago> Just thought I'd snap? Is that it?
<Rangor> I wouldn't have put you though it if I didn't think you could handle it.
* Rangor teleports in front of Vassago.
* Vassago glares.
<Vassago> I have now chosen.
<Vassago> I won't be by your side.
<Vassago> EVER.
<Rangor> ...Then you give up the one thing you always wanted!
<Vassago> I don't want what you have to give.
<Rangor> Really? You no longer desire to be strong enough to kill Zophar!
<Vassago> I could care LESS about Zophar now!
<Rangor> Hmm...so be it, but do not doubt: they will turn on you!
* Vassago smirks.
<Vassago> If they do, I'll have deserved that.
<Rangor> When all is said and done, you are part of the darkness, the darkness they wish to smite. You will die all alone!
* Rangor smiles.
<Vassago> ...
<Rangor> I will never forsake you my son. Remember that! 
<Rangor> All you have to do to join us: drink the green liquid in Ghaleon's chamber!
<Vassago> ...and remember this. I won't betray them again.
<Rangor> Maybe not, but the question now is: will they betray you?
* Donovan is now known as Zophar
* Vassago turns away.
* Zophar fires a Demon Cannon at Rangor from the woods.
* Vassago blinks as he sees the shot just as he turned, and spins back.
* Rangor takes the hit. Everything around him is destroyed, but he remains unneffected.
<Vassago> What...???
* Zophar teleports to Vassago's side.
<Zophar> Leave the boy alone!
<Vassago> ...Zophar????
* Rangor growls.
<Rangor> My wayward son, how nice to see you again.
<Zophar> Too bad the same can't be said for you!
<Rangor> So what will you do now? Die like them?
* Vassago watches the exchange, thoroughly confused now.
<Zophar> I'm already half dead thanks to that monk! What happens to me now doesn't matter. All my plans...gone to waist!
* Rangor begins to laugh. Without warning, he dissapears.
* Zophar shakes alittle, then falls to the ground.
* Vassago kneels down.
<Vassago> Why..?
<Zophar> *breathing heavily* Damn that kid! He took out more than I thought!
<Zophar> Right now, Lunar needs you!
<Zophar> Don't forget, Lunar was once my home too!
<Vassago> Strange...you're the last one I expected to help me.
<Vassago> Here. *tries to help him up*
* Zophar struggles to his feet with Vassago's help.
<Zophar> I can't even change into my other forms now. It won't be long before I'm of no good to anyone!
<Vassago> Hah. You need rest.
<Zophar> You don't get it do you?
<Vassago> Obviously not. I've been...too busy being regretful.
<Zophar> I'm dying, and so is "Althena"!
* Vassago blinks.
<Vassago> How is that even possible?
<Zophar> Rangor himself told you that he had chosen our replacements didn't he?
<Vassago> Well, yes, but I thought that was merely his plans for after he had destroyed this world!
<Zophar> In order to do that, he must first drain Althena and myself of our powers. Why do you think that monk was able to strike me down so easily? I'll admit, he has ammassed great strength, but he would have died had I my full strength.
* Vassago nods...
<Zophar> He was not lying when he said you would take my place!
<Vassago> Figures.
<Vassago> Sorry, but I have different aspirations now.
<Zophar> It doesn't matter!
<Vassago> How can we defeat him? We're trapped to the tournament, and I'm sure that's rigged as all possible.
<Zophar> No...it's not.
<Vassago> It's not?
<Zophar> I was only a partial god when I fought Hiro and his friends, as was Althena. These are FULL gods!
<Zophar> They don't need any tricks!
* Vassago sighs.
<Vassago> You can't say it's hopeless, Zophar.
<Zophar> Rangor wishes to make examples of you.
* Vassago nods.
<Zophar> You know of the Shiate do you not?
<Vassago> <<Would I? >>
<Zophar> <<yes. look at the races page>>
<Vassago> Sort of...
<Zophar> Then listen to my story before it is too late!
* Vassago nods, listens.
<Zophar> The Shiate were the original inhabitants of Lunar, not the Vile Tribe as the history books depict. It wasn't until Althena and I sealed the other gods away that humans came to the Blue Star and the Vile to Lunar.
* Vassago nods again, eyes sorta widening.
<Zophar> The Shiate were driven ack by my Vile Tribe. When I decided to attack the Blue Star to assume full power, Althena sealed me away, bringing her people to Lunar to drive the Vile Tribe back to the Wastelands.
<Zophar> However, when she decided to become human and die as one, my seal was broken, and I was able to return. However, Hiro and the others stopped me, and sealed me away yet again.
<Vassago> Alright..what does that have to do with now?
<Zophar> The Shiate saw the humans as saviors, and so they took on the form of humans!
<Zophar> There are some that carry the knowledge of the gods...everything about them, everything about Rangor that not even I came to know!
* Vassago blinks
<Vassago> So we may be able to find a weakness?
* Zophar nods weakly.
<Zophar> Seek them out.
<Vassago> I will.
<Vassago> Don't die yet, Zophar. *smirks slightly*
<Zophar> Learn what you can from them, but bewaAAAAAH *falls in pain*.
<Vassago> Zophar? Zophar!!
<Zophar> ...Vane...take me back to Vane.
* Rangor is now known as Ghaleon
* Vassago tries to pick up Zophar, slings him onto his back, and begins to carry him
* Ghaleon is standing at the base of the stairs to Vane.
<Vassago> Ghaleon, we have a visitor! *yells*
<Ghaleon> I know, teleport him into the throne room. He will be taken care of. I must speak with you out here alone!
* Vassago performs the teleportation quickly, and approaches Ghaleon.
<Ghaleon> What did Zophar just tell you about?
<Vassago> He informed me of the Shiate and how they might have an idea how to defeat Rangor and the others.
* Ghaleon snarls and clentches his fist. "Senile old fool!"
* Vassago blinks.
<Vassago> What do you mean?
<Ghaleon> Didn't he warn you?
<Vassago> He tried to...
<Vassago> Fell into extreme pain when he tried....
<Zophar> You can't ask the Shiate how to kill the gods!
<Zophar> <<grr>
<Vassago> <<hehe>>
<Ghaleon> You can't ask the Shiate how to kill the gods!
<Vassago> Figures. Why not?
<Ghaleon> Think about it Vassago: who created the Shiate?
<Vassago> That's the confusing part. Rangor or Althena, I would guess.
<Ghaleon> ...Rangor did! The Shiate took on the form of humans to pay tribute to Althena for her kindness. However, they secretly despise her!
<Ghaleon> She helped to seal away their gods, they will not betray them now that they are so close to getting them back!
* Vassago has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* Zophar is now known as Donovan
* Vassago has joined #LunarSA
<Vassago> <<puter hates me>>
<Vassago> <<cut and paste what I missed?>>
<Donovan> <<<Ghaleon> She helped to seal away their gods, they will not betray them now that they are so close to getting them back!>>
<Vassago> Aren't there any that might think otherwise??
<Vassago> There might actually be a CHANCE here, Ghaleon! I'm not going to let it slip away!
<Ghaleon> I have been thinking of another way to win however!
<Vassago> What's the idea?
<Ghaleon> Go to wherever you may please and train as hard as you can.
* Vassago stares.
<Vassago> Great plan.
<Ghaleon> They want to fight in a tournement. A tournement must have rules.
<Ghaleon> If one of those rules is broken on the side of the gods, we will win!
<Vassago> ...how idealistic. That is, assuming that the tournament will have rules, and will be judged fairly.
<Ghaleon> It's a long shot, but it's our best chance!
<Vassago> I think I prefer the long shot of the Shiate personally.
<Vassago> But...heh.
<Ghaleon> We must all be ready for the fight, that is why you must train as hard as you can!
<Ghaleon> Do as you wish, but the others have already agreed.
* Vassago thinks a moment.
* Ghaleon turns away and climbs the stairs.
<Vassago> They always did have a habit of charging into things...I'm going to do both. mind you, I will be back in time. But if there's any chance of finding out more, I think we'd all be better prepared.
* Vassago watches Ghaleon leave.
* Ghaleon calls back. "go with the Goddess, Vassago!"
* Ghaleon teleports away.
* Vassago closes his eyes...not even having an idea where to start, the prospect of finding one of the Shiate is tough indeed. But it's a chance. A possible way to success. Preparing for the tough battle was naturally part of this, but knowledge and strength must be combined.
<Vassago> ...for all I have betrayed...I'll prove that I am worthy of your renewed trust....and I shall trust that you shall not need to betray me!
* Vassago begins to run into the distance, towards any nearby town. He will be tireless in his search.
<Donovan> 4***END SESSION***