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Post by Ryuzaki on Oct 21, 2006 14:48:16 GMT -5
Baal, pacing the main corridor in Baal Castle, had been bemusing himself with thoughts of stratagem and tactics on this morrow. After much deliberation, he finally stopped his pace, and called forth one of his trusted servants. The servant came into the hall--"What is it you need master?"
"Fetch me Frost. I wish to speak with her."
Baal had in mind a little training session. He knew that he needed strong vassals within his control. Without a strong chain of demons under his wing, he would be unable to move forth with his plans. Despite his overwhelming power and strength, the sheer numbers of demons in his way was too much for him to handle alone.
Moments later, Baal's servant returned. He stood at the end of the hall stating only that
"Frost will be with you shortly."
A sly grin could be seen crossing over Baal's face as the two massive doors began to open and his Head Maid's expressionless face could be seen entering the grand hall.
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Post by Achan on Oct 21, 2006 20:17:06 GMT -5
Frost waited for the minion of his to leave. It would simply not do for anyone but the two of them to discuss matters. When he finally left, she stepped up to Baal and bowed her head slightly.
"How may I serve you, Baal-sama?" she asked. Her expression didn't change - still as solid and unwielding as ever.
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Post by Ryuzaki on Oct 21, 2006 20:43:04 GMT -5
Baal stared for a long while into that cold unyielding gaze that was returned to him. He finally broke the silence speaking only to Frost the word, "come".
Baal led Frost out through the long corridor, and through the castle. They past the great hall, and all of living quarters of his faithful few. They walked on and on until they reached a room towards the back of the castle which had special markings above the door. Baal reached his hand up to the button pad that was located to the left of the doorway. He pressed the red button, and immediately the door began to vibrate softly until it calmed down and clicked open. Baal ushered Frost into the door. Within was a molten expanse of fire and ash. It was a wasteland, and there was nothing to be seen as far as the eye could see.
"This will do quite nicely"
Baal turned to the head maid, and explained to her...
"You need to be at your best in all environments-- being able to act at full power at all times. Training in this harsh heated land will serve a great purpose for you an ice mage, as you are at a severe disadvantage here. Only when you are able to fully control your powers in this environment will you be ready to master the more advanced techniques of icy doom."
And with that, Baal stared deep into Frost's cold eyes, nodded, threw back his cape, and charged full force at her.
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Post by Achan on Oct 21, 2006 20:52:18 GMT -5
Frost's eyes widened; she had expected Baal to do something like this, but the thought still terrified her. She did the first thing that came to her mind, and rolled out of the way of any incoming attack.
The sudden jerk of her body, a motion she wasn't used to, kiltered her off balance. She tripped and slid across the ground, upsetting the ash to create a small cloud that blinded her.
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Post by Ryuzaki on Oct 21, 2006 21:39:24 GMT -5
Baal was surprised at the agility that this one possessed. Nonetheless, this senseless chasing would do them no good, the point here was to increase resistance to weaknesses. Baal came to a halt and simply stood in a single spot. He stared down at Frost and waited. He was interested to see if she would even be able to conjure up any cold at all in this hot hell.
Baal held out his hand and outstretched his claws to reveal a small glowing light. This little light twitched to and fro as it attempted to escape Baal's grasp. But he could easily keep it contained.
"Do you see what have here young one? If you can strike this out from the sky with your ice, then you will have learned something from this day."
Baal let loose his claws, and the small light began to flutter away. However, there was no where to which it could escape in this closed off abyss of fire. It was only a matter of time before it would be caught...
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Post by Achan on Oct 21, 2006 21:53:34 GMT -5
Frost wiped the dust from her eyes a third time and blinked back the tears. The ash burned, the HEAT burned, the humiliation... Stupid emotions.
"My apologies, Baal-sama. I have not fought since..." She let herself trail off. Since I was a Maou.
Instead of speaking, she eyed the little glowing light. The ice of a 1st level mage would melt before it even reached the orb. And Baal could just be using this as a distraction before he attacked again. In which case..
A thin smile spread across her lips.
Frost hurried towards the orb, towards Baal. She would get closer to her target so the ice would not melt so quickly. She held out her outstretched palm and whispered the word, "Ice."
But instead of the ball of fire, she aimed it at his hands.
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Post by Ryuzaki on Oct 22, 2006 16:51:13 GMT -5
Baal was taken aback at this attack at him. Having a spell cast at him was the least of his worries he had though. But it was no matter, I mean, this was only the minor elements from a weak vassal. Its not as if it would have any effect. But even still, the very idea of being touched by the elements was an affront.
But he knew a little more than this young mage. The ice would never make contact. He always made sure to know more about the situation that his opponents, and in this case, he was certain that he would not have to endure being touched by this filthy magic.
"Now", he called out, calm as ever.
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Post by Raspberyl on Oct 26, 2006 22:31:51 GMT -5
As Baal said the command, the young Ice Mage, Lluvia, jumped out behind a pillar, and casted "Ice" to cancel out the other ice attack. "Are you okay Master Baal? asked the mage. "Um, never mind, of course you are okay." As she stared at the other mage facing her, she said, I want to battle you, is that okay?" as she got in a battle-ready position. She was eager to fight, and she readied as she waited for her answer, knowing it will be yes.
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Post by Achan on Oct 27, 2006 7:15:06 GMT -5
Frost attempted a calming breath as she closed her eyes. This was no time to get irrational... but the angry embers still simmered inside her. It had been so long since she fought someone. How long had it been since Baal had taken her title away? A few years, at least..
"My apologies, Baal-sama," she said evenly as she gauged Lluvia. "You sent me a bauble to focus on while you could easily attack again."
Lluvia was quite stronger than her, Frost deemed. Coupled with this heat and a slightly pissed off Baal, she'd lose.
She broke off her gaze from the other blue mage and walked over to the glowing ball. It flitted about, trying to escape her presence. "Ice." Frost cast the spell upon her hand as the bauble passed by, and snatched it quickly, enveloping it in a small chunk of ice. Water steamed down her arm as the ice melted away, leaving nothing at all.
"I will only fight Lluvia-dono if it is your will, Baal-sama. However, I have a charge to take care of. It has been hours and she must be hungry."
Frost waited, watching him.
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Post by Ryuzaki on Oct 29, 2006 21:42:48 GMT -5
Baal calmly stood and watched the struggling Frost. He was slightly amused at this spectacle, but when she spoke he listened. Feh, she really didn't know?
"Yes, this is my will. You cannot grow stronger unless you train yourself in the harshest conditions. I have given Lluvia an amulet that shall prevent her from feeling the effects of the heat, so she will be at full power. You must bring yourself to be able to act at full power in this environment if you wish to be of any use to me."
With this, Baal nodded to Lluvia, turned around, and began to walk away. He was quite pleased with this. He needed strong demons who would pledge their allegiance to him, and he would not go easy on them when it came to their training. Baal began to chuckle as a large abyss began to grow and envelop him. He had summoned the portal back to his chambers and would retire there until this was settled...
With that, Baal disappeared into the darkness.
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