Winter Wonderland }{ OPEN

[thanh]

He nodded to Akki. He slightly guessed that "Snuggles" was the other man, who is currently at his cabin. He hated being in the middle of just about everything that doesn't really apply to him. In this sense, it technically does apply to him seen asthough he was the one who offered shelter to these two. Zhung turned and glared at the wolves as they slowly appeared. One had white foam dripping from it's mouth, hinting it's already gone mad with a disease. He drew back the arrow as they came closer and started ground. "You needn't to worry," He thought to himself, in response to her excitement. As the once inanimate dolls got up, Zhung got a bit worried. As the pack of wolves charged, Zhung raised his bow and shot, hitting one of the wolves in the throat. He pulled out another arrow, only to see the dolls transforming into something different. Some strange creatures like the one that attacked him earlier that evening. It then started bashing the wolves away. Quickly, Zhung knocked his arrow and drew it back. He aimed for the one with white foam dripping and fired. The wolf dropped down as the arrow hit, flipping over, onto the arrow, forcing the arrow, go even deeper into the wolf's body. He looked behind him only to see a wolf ready to leap towards the little girl. "Look out!" He yelled as he dropped his bow. He grabbed his hook blades, spun around, while hooking them together just as the wolf lunged forward, decapitating the wolf with the moonshaped blade. Blood splattered over his face, but he didn't care right now. All he wanted was the safety of him and this girl.

[Elf Prince Tekkarro]

'James' turned his face into a sickening grin as he felt another presence join Akki. He decided to try out his little theory, by reaching deep into the spiritual realm, just enough to be able to see the link between his doll and Akki. It was as if looking through a small stained glass window that was cracked and smeared. He saw...the girl of course, but..Zhung? He frowned. It seemed that Zhung's intrusion would keep little Akki from demonstrating her power to him once more. He shook his head, annoyed. Zhung of course began caring for the girl, but he could feel the hate radiating off of her 'friends.' This was good, as Gilashi being the Devil of Hatred, this would only bring him more power. Power was good. He looked deeper through the portal, hoping to get a better look, and he could soon hear the conversation they were carrying on. It was boring sympathetic dribble as always. But it he distance he could hear howling. "Wolves." he muttered simply, smiling devilishly once more.

He saw Hung ready himself for fighting, but raised an eyebrow as Akki herself prepared for battle. He saw two cloth dolls rest at her feet, very much the same as the one he held in his hand right now. He gazed intently, waiting to see what she would do. His eyes widened with excitement as the dolls morphed and began to attack the wolves that began to circle them. He paid no attention to Zhung's worthless mortal weapons, but the girl...she was intriguing indeed. A puppet master, let alone one so young. He allowed the fight to continue as the wolves began t diminish, but his impatient nature got the best of him. He decided to make his grand appearance now, and to show Akki and her little friends what he was capable of. James allowed his spirit, or more likely, Gilashi to slip through the portal...


A blaze of fire burnt away the snow and ice on the ground, as pine needles and leaves were singed to ash. A gaping black void opened in the middle of the clearing, as flames and unholy screams erupted from it. A black boot stepped out first, followed by the grand figure of Gilashi, but more faded and dim,, as if made of the very shadows of the night. IN his right clawed hand he held the doll of AKki's, that which he used to travel through. He smirked, gazing at the wolves first, then at Zhung, and finally allowing his eyes to settle upon Akki. "Ah, there's the little tool." he chuckled, but a wolf leaped up at him from the corner of his eye. He sighed and merely slapped it away, as it's neck cracked with a sic kingly loud snap, followed by the crack of it's spine as it smashed against a tree. He sighed and cracked his neck to the side. "Well, we'll have to get rid of these annoying pups now won't we?" he explained. His eyes blazed with an unholy red, as the wolves began to retreat, whimpering. Blood flowed from both the eye sockets of Gilashi and the wolves, when with a loud pop the wolves exploded, entrails spraying everywhere. Gilashi giggled hysterically, covering his mouth. "Now that's fun! I never have been one to play with dolls though..." he commented, gripping the doll in his hand before he let it drop to the ground. He stepped forward, edging closer to Akki. He leaned down forward, his face inches from hers. HE grinned, the stench of sweet flowers and blood emanating from his mouth. "Now, dear little girl, you shouldn't try to hurt your friend Snuggles, you might have to be put down like those poor puppies then."

[dark]

Akki had watched Cookie Monster take down the Wolves with his arrows. She was startled though when one of the wolves came her way but relieved when Cookie Monster saved her. She gave him a big smile for helping her. It felt strange to fight side by side with someone. Akki never had that experience before so it sort of...fascinated her. Her voices whispered about and talked to each other about a presence being where it shouldn't. This confused her greatly because she couldn't feel what they talk about. Her silver eyes immediately went to the portal that was opened. Her eyes widened as she realized who it was. It was the other Snuggles who she had seen. Fear was interesting emotion that Akki would feel rarely. She watched as the wolves all popped and died so easily. She wanted to shout at the new Snuggles for dropping her doll but not a word came out.

As he came closer, Akki so dearly wanted to move away but her legs stayed frozen to where they were. The threat that he gave out seemed to have caused a riot in her head. Voices from every direction shouted and yelled. It caused her head to hurt badly. Akki moved backwards away from the scary new Snuggles and grabbed her head with her hands. The voices only got louder and louder. She felt as if her head was going to burst from the way things were going. It might as well be the end of the world to her. Her silver eyes narrowed in...frustration. She nearly whimpered at the pain they were causing her and practically had a begging tone to the space beside her," Stop shouting please!" She could barely even understand what they were saying anyways.

Slowly, the voices one by one, began to quiet down. Akki's eyes slid back onto scary Snuggles form. While she could sense that he was very powerful, she couldn't help but think which doll she would use. Tara? No, Tara shouldn't endure such horrible torment. Tak should be the one. After all, Tak is the most toughest in all of her dolls. The two dolls she was controlling still, emitted a growl toward Snuggles. That's when Akki realized something...Snuggles still doesn't know does he? A small smile soon graced her lips. Standing a bit straighter and with her hands now down by her side. The cloth doll that Snuggles had dropped rudely on the ground was soon taking shape. The doll looked like a shadowy version of the new Snuggles.

Akki moved the doll to be in front of her and the other two on either side of her. Her silver eyes watched Snuggles carefully. All she needs to do is be careful! The voices started to act up again in her mind. They were starting to drive her crazy. The voes were talking too fast for her to understand. It will be okay Akki. Even if you die, I will be there with you to keep you company. She finally heard one and she couldn't help but be happy at the warmth it spoke with. In a way it calmed her down....that was until she realized it was a whole new voice inside her head. Was she earning more friends?

[Elf Prince Tekkarro]

Gilashi smiled at the fear and anger he could feel flowing off of the young girl in great torrents, washing over him. He smelled the air deeply, tasting blood upon his tongue. He had missed this for nearly centuries, it had been far too long. He looked around at the entrails of the dead wolves and shrugged. What a mess, but not his in the end. He could hear the little girl's voices echoing through her head, much too loudly for his taste. If he heard one more threat from this disgusting insects he would simply whisk them from her body or a while and see how well they fare apart. HE smiled again, relishing the thought of what would be such delightful torture for the girl and those peons. He could hear the growls of the mimic wolves behind him but he ignored them. The fact that Akki thought he would be brought down by such simple toys was laughable. She may not know who stood before her, but her voices should have warned her better. He stood straight up again, getting out of the little girl's face. "Now, I don't mean to scare you now little Akki, but you weren't playing very nice..." he said, beginning to mock scold her, when he felt a larger presence. A powerful force was behind him, and it was growing quickly.

GIlashi turned around to face what looked like an even more demented version of himself. Strange to see, as GIlashi liked to consider himself the most warped individual alive to this very day. The stitched and raggy appearance of the figure before him gave away it's doll origins. Gilashi broke out into hysterical laughter again, eyes flashing. "Wow, I'm so flattered! You got me my own little toy Akki! See, I knew you could be a good friend if you were just corrected." Gilashi walked closer to the makeshift creature. He smiled, teeth seemingly growing sharper, claws darkening and lengthening to daggers upon his very hands. His sculpted features began to distort and dis form, as the long silvery hair revealed itself as millions of sharp spines growing form atop his head. His eyes slanted, the pupils shrinking and becoming snake-like in form. Blood began to pour from his eyes again, as he smiled a deadly grin, walking closer to his new 'toy'. "I hope you don't mind, but I've been known to play a little...rough." he roared in a new voice, deeper and menacing. His words erupted like flame from a dragon's gaping jaws, which only made his appearance that much sinister. He took a step forward and with a swift movement grasped the doll by the throat, preparing to make a strike when a chill went through his very being. A voice, like a shard of ice penetrated his heart. It was another voice of AKki's, but unfamiliar. It was new, and unlike the other voices he had already became acquainted with, it seemed almost kindly. It felt like something holy, like a guardian, and the shock caused him to drop the mimic back down. This voice sounded powerful and protective. He did not like that...

[dark]

Akki nearly flinched when Snuggles had grabbed her doll and seen through it. She felt fear start to build inside of her until she felt waves of calm soothe through her. What an intriguing feeling...as if nothing in the world would hurt her. There, There, my lovely Akki. Everything will be alright. Who the hell are you!? Mind your manners. I like you already, I would give you a better welcoming...but there seems to be an intrusion. Akki stared straight at Snuggles when that was said. How was that even possible? Warmth filled even more. It was...a pleasant feeling she supposed. So I noticed as well. Akki, my lovely dear. Will you listen to me? Akki nodded at once to the nice voice. That's my sweet girl. I want you to do me a favor. Close your eyes and allow me control. Akki wasn't sure about this. She had never let any of her voices try anything.

Slowly nodding, Akki closed her eyes. A burst of warmth surrounded her. A small, happy giggle escaped her lips. The new voice then took all it's power and shoved at Gilashi's presence in her mind causing whatever link there was to be knocked out and closed. Akki, go ahead and open your eyes. Be prepared my dear. When Akki opened her eyes, the wolf shaped doll to her left soon turned into a motherly looking woman. However, the motherly looking woman was in armor and had different types of weapons if needed to attack. Akki soon felt the woman wrap her arms around her in a protective type of hug. She decided she liked this hug and felt even more protected. I don't like you. It's not fair you get to take shape as a doll when you are still new! Shush young man. Even our dear Akki is better then you. Don't make me ground you. Bring it, you old bat! Enough! We have bigger problems... Yes like my poor Akki getting hurt.

Akki turned her head up to the motherly woman and asked," Are you really going to be with e for a very long time?" The doll smiled while he voice inside her head warmly replied a yes. A type of happiness that couldn't be explained filled Akki entirely. Almost making her forget all about Snuggles. Maybe this new voice wouldn't be mean to her in I Spy.

[Elf Prince Tekkarro]

Gilashi growled and tore apart the doll in one swift motion, quickly contorting back to his more, attractive and deceiving form. He sneered as he saw the form that owned the sickening voice he heard. He tried to probe deeper when he felt as if a large explosion had erupted throughout his skull and he screeched, clutching his ears in pain. He couldn't see the woman, or hear any of AKki's little conversations anymore. This new being, it was challenging his power. He, the Devourer of Sin! He stood firm and motionless, gazing at Akki and watched as she seemed...happy, calm through all of this. He soon saw the reason or this. The being took over the wolf's doll and created her own shape. Though this one was much more firm it seemed, a simple strike would not conquer it's power. This was as close as the real thing as he was going to get he supposed. He broadened his stance and smirked. This would actually be fun for once.

He allowed his stare to pierce into the woman's eyes, gazing into what seemed like a timeless pure void. It sickened him. Such things as comfort, love happiness, this all was disgusting needless excess. He saw her heavily armored, and he couldn't help let out a chuckle. "So what, now this hag is going to fight me? Looks as if she can barely stand." he spat, shooting daggers with his eyes at the woman. :My quarrel is not with you or the girl. It's with her little friends that I seek to...educate." he laughed, licking his fangs as he annunciated the word delicately. He rose a hand, beckoning with an onyx claw. "I don't want to harm a little old lady like yourself..." he began, when he felt a deeper force. She was not only another personality of AKki's, but she was something pure, something real. He frowned, but then laughed again menacingly. "But if that's how you want it, fine. We shall see who triumphs. Your precious pure hope and love, or what really controls this world." he turns his hand palm side up as fire and shadows manifested themselves at his fingertips as his eyes grew darker. "Sin, Murder, Anger, Hatred...what really rules this pathetic world of yours."

[dark]

Akki almost wanted to cry at seeing her doll destroyed. Hurt filled up in her but then the motherly form petted her in a soothing manner. She couldn't help but lean into the touch. We will get you a new one my sweet. Do not let him corrupt your mind with his disgusting manner. Akki watched as Snuggles stance changed into a whole different form. The motherly voice felt a bit affronted as being called old but quickly discarded it away. The hug that Akki was being held in tightened a bit but then loosened. Educate us huh? Well he can take it and shove it--- No. Calm down right now he feeds off negativity remember? He will need to be removed from Akki's mind temporarily, seeing as he could cause danger to her well being. Will you take care of Akki while I battle? Of course. However, I predict he may change course and not go accordingly to your plan. The other wolf shaped doll soon changed to the scholarly looking voice. He glanced once toward Gilashi then simply ignored him as if there were better things to do in his time.

The motherly woman placed a kiss on top of Akki's head and gently handed her to the scholarly figure. The scholarly figure had picked Akki up in a bridal style. He then walked to a safe distance away from the two. The motherly figure soon turned her attention to the foe before her. Her eyes challenging and her stance strong. A new aura seemed to fill around her as she too got into a stance. Light seemed to radiant off her as she dared him to attack her. After all, there was nothing to feed off her nor Akki. Especially since they sent that easily angered teen off to another place. The motherly figure considered Gilashi a fool though. This world is filled with both light and darkness. Whether he wants to admit it or not, she could care less.

[thanh]

And in the mean while, Zhung was unconcious after he hit himself on the head by a tree that fell on him.

(I ran out of ideas, the exams took alot out of me :3)

[Elf Prince Tekkarro]

(OOC: , I know how you feel. After final exams I couldn't even form a complete sentence in my mind let alone out loud XD)

Gilashi laughed softly, watching the affectionate display. What a strange scene before him. A poor defenseless child, her psychotic friends and a goody goody old woman. He was just waiting to see what the next addition would be. HE got his wish shortly after, as the bookworm also appeared in front of AKki. He ignored him, pretending like he wasn't there and he snickered at this. Oh Well, all that much the easier to dispose of one of Akki's worthless friends. He began walking silently and slowly to wards them, arms outstretched in a peaceful mannerism. "Hear me out, I don't wish to hurt your little girl, quite the opposite, I have a worthless vessel of my own." he smirked, stealthily allowing his power to rise once more. He would continue to distract these fools with his physical attacks while he gave them a taste of what a demon lord could have up his sleeve. Innocent seeming shadows grew with Gilashi's approach toward the group, stretching forward from his presence, crawling quietly to the bookworm as he tried to edge closer to AKki, for he knew they would try to protect her with their life. He decided to talk to know-it-all first. "It's nothing personal, you simply disrespected me is all. And in my family, those who dare challenge us get exactly that, a challenge. But if you are not willing to pay the price, I suppose AKki will have t instead." he lightly laughed again, calmly and almost emotionless reaching a clawed hand for the girl's throat, smelling the blood flowing through her veins. He glanced out of the corner of his eye to see the shadows nearly at the man's feet and he smirked. Would they fall for the bait?

[thanh]

During his time of unconcious a flashblack from that tribe came to him again. It was during a festival or a celebration of something. Tribe members, musicians where playing flutes and stringed instruments, playing a traditional dance tune. They soon started to sing... "I domhan anseo nach bhfuil anseo I chnoic draiochta, ag conai go saor Daoine alainn, tuatha de danann Is Ri Na Sidhe" soon to chant "Ri Ri Ri Na Sidhe!" 'In a world (here) that is not here, In a magical mountain, living freely, Beautiful people, tribe of Danu, Exists the of the Fairies...The , The , The of the Fairies!!'

He soon came back to full conciousness only to be confused by the sight that was before him. "What the-" He cursed in his own language. He grabbed his bow and knocked his arrows, wondering who to shoot at. His life was threatened here, being the only mortal human being. He didn't want to die. He had to return to the priestess. His beloved priestess, hoping she's alright. Hoping the assassins from his village hadn't raided the village. The tribe's religion aloud priestesses to marry travellers from differen't lands. Although his time may come before he returns. He grabbed both of his swords and ran into the woods. As cowardly as this is, it's probably the only thing he's every been really good at. Running for his life. He then heard the whizzing sound of an arrow in the air. He stopped just as an arrow was about to hit him. He turned...to see one of the assassins, grinning at him... "Zhung...I found you!"

[dark]

((OOC: Sorry I didn't respond for a while. I had to take my grandpa to the ER and stay with him for a day. I should be good now though.))

Akki flinched away from the clawed hand going toward her throat. The scholarly one gripped her tighter to him and worried about the shadows near his feet. His eyes looked over to the motherly figure, who nodded in return. Akki didn't know what they were planning but she didn't want that hand near her. Hysterics bubbled in through her throat, ready to shout about the world ending and how they were going to die. However, she felt that soothing aura she had felt before. Akki put her hand out as if to touch the clawed hand coming toward her. Suddenly, strings shot out from her fingertips and wrapped around the hand coming toward her. She then moved her hand into a fist causing the string to grow tighter. Akki only hoped that it will keep the hand in place.

The motherly figure quickly moved though. She reach round to her back and grabbed a shield. As soon as her hand had fastened onto it, the mother figure tossed it in front of Akki and the scholarly figure. The shield grew bright emitting a light and holy aura. Turning, she faced toward the demon with her head held high. The woman soon spoke," I believe I am the one challenging you now demon." A sly smile soon came on her face when she add," Or are you afraid to go against an old woman like me?" Peals of laughter sounded through Akki's head as the other voice heard her say this. He is afraid of Cake. Snuggles is afraid of Cake~

[Elf Prince Tekkarro]

Gilashi had expected Akki to react this way, but he was sorely disappointed that the nookworm wouldn't fall for his trap. He had wanted something stealthier, but he would settle for elimnating him any messy way possible. As the hag threw a shield to defend Akki, he turned and smiled sweetly. "Listen ya old bag, I don't need your arthritis acting up so let's make this quick." he spat, turning back to the bookworm. "Oh, one last tiny thing though." he said carelessly, flicking his wrist towards the nerd, as the shadow leapt up towards his face and infiltrated a long black tendril down his esophogus. With this, Gilashi turned back around, walking towards the woman, as flames appeared in his footsteps. His eyes glinted and shone in the night, and he stopped a few feet in front of her, He opened his arms widely, tilting his head. "Okay gramma, take your best shot!" he shouted hysterically. He stopped his laugh abrubptly and smiled tha demonic, fanged smile once more. "Age for beauty isn't it? No? Then I suppose I'll lead this little tango!" he lashed forward, raking for her eyes with his sharpened claws, while throwing a kick towards her gut and dashing directly behind her. He stood up straight again and placed a single finger to her shining armor. "Oh, and let's keep this fair shall we?" he giggled, digging a single claw into the armor, causing the entire set to simply crumble off of her body.

[dark]

Chaos went through Akki's mind when everything happened so fast. She wanted to tear everything apart in frustration. Her eyes soon gleamed with swift anger when it disappeared. If this is how he wants to play then so be it. She won't play anymore, he can go find someone else to play with. Akki let the bookworm vanish and the doll that had taken his shape laid in ruins. The motherly woman instantly looked toward Akki opening her mouth with a pleading expression on her face. Akki, however, paid no heed to this look. Instead, she put out her hand again. Soon the motherly figure exploded on Snuggles. Akki watched with a neutral expression on her face. She felt nothing right now as if she were not there herself.

It could be curious to say if she was there at all. Was she truly standing there at all or was her true self somewhere else right now? 'This' Akki simply looked at the Snuggles before her. Watching Snuggles with what looked like glass eyes. After all, how can a doll be placed in her stead as fast? The true Akki was already making her getaway. When the bookworm had 'supposedly' kept holding her, the truth was entirely different. When the bookworm had his back turned to Snuggles, Akki had left a doll in his hands and turned into a doll herself. The doll that was in the bookworms hands shifted to look like her. While she got away in the snow that covered her cloth like doll self. When she had gotten a good distance away, Akki turned back to her regular self.

Of course, she continued to keep moving. However, the doll that replaced her is still in front of Snuggles. 'This' Akki looks so real that it would be extremely hard to tell the difference.

[thanh]

Blades clashed as the two, the Assassin and Zhung fought it out, against each other. One to kill for a reward from the emporer if he brings Zhung's head, the other, just to live. "We're everywhere, Zhung! You cannot escape!" The Assassin said, as two more came from the darkness. Zhung ducked as a sword swished over his head. He jumped, spinning, flinging snow in the air and kicking one of the assassins in the throat. Zhung then brought down the small blade upon the assassin as it was a dagger. The assassin quickly moved out of the way, kicking the hook blade out of Zhung's hand. The blade went flying in the direction he left the other two things. The assassins all charged to Zhung as he dropped his sword to get his meteor hammer out. Zhung bobbed and weaved under swinging blades. He started spinning the large ball, on the end of the rope. He released, sending it flying into the for head of one of the assassins, killing him. The ball came back and Zhung spun it around again, soon to chuck it in a circular motion to another one...Only the rope was soon cut, the ball, hitting the second assassin. "Very good, Zhung...But...You still won't beable to find peace," the final assassin said. The assassin raised his blade, just as Zhung pulled out an eating utensil- chopsticks, and stabbed the assassin in the throat. Several more came running out, forcing Zhung to run back towards the two humanoid creatures.