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Post by Cipher 24 on Apr 20, 2017 13:56:24 GMT
It didn't take a genius to see what the head had been insinuating, but apparently it went over Plato's head as he stated he already knew all of that. Then he went on to spout out threats about pulling the spirit out of the head, all the while asking Alaistair to try and seek the real Cipher out. The icing on the cake? The damn Konatsian even tried it to show he wasn't bluffing. Though he might find it a little more difficult than he imagined. The spirit wasn't just some parasite with a loose grip on the body anymore. With it being the soul occupant, he had a much tighter grip on it. That wasn't to say the attempt didn't tick off the spirit in question, who gave the Konatsian a baleful glare. "You want the best way to deal with Earth? To break them? Here's the secret. You DON'T! There's no 'hidden weakness', there's no way to get around them. There are some insanely strong warriors on that planet, who would send your ass packing the instant you try anything. For god sake, they easily repelled the SSE, and you can bet they've gotten even stronger since then. Even those Super Oozaru bodyguards of yours, are obsolete compared to what they have now. You think they're going to have any trouble with a king, who couldn't even take back his throne by himself?" The head let out a short, unamused laugh, "The best way to deal with Earth, is to avoid it. Do what other would-be conquerers failed to do, and make the smart choice. Leave. Earth. Alone."The head let out a frustrated sigh. "That being said, the Earth tends to keep to itself. They only really get involved when they themselves are at risk, and they're only getting involved now because of their friendship with the SSE. You want to keep the Earth out of your little grudge match with the saiyans? You make sure that the Earth doesn't WANT to get involved. And that, is where you need me." He hated having to spell it out for him. Seriously, Alaistair helped this clown get the throne? "Cipher wont help you with your little plan. After all, you're asking him to betray his home, his friends, and a peace that he is very personally invested in. I on the other hand have no such hang ups. You restore this body, I can pretend to be Cipher, go in and destroy diplomatic ties, and you're left with one less spike covered wall on your path to vengeance on the saiyans."He glared at the pompous konatsian in front of him. "It's either that, or you charge headlong into a slaughter, getting yourself killed again, and leaving your planet open for pirates and other tyrants AGAIN." Hopefully that would get through his damn skull. Or would it have to resort to smaller words? ----*^*---- It's there?[/i] Porsalynne and Charlene kept to the shadows as they looked up at the massive building before them. Cipher had been feeling that dark presence for a while and it had led them to this place. Judging by the guards and others around the place, it seemed to hold some importance to the city. Or more specifically, importance to Plato. "That's right. I can feel it. It's in there, and its more active than ever."But how? It should have died along with your body, right? How could it be here? Do you think it jumped into someone else?"I doubt it. The only explanation I can think of is that they brought my body back in there. But why?""Mom?" Porsalynne looked down at Charlene, who had been waiting patiently as they had this little conversation, "So what's the plan? We going in there or what?" Porsalynne looked up at the building, and the darkness lurking within. "I...I don't know."AlaistairPlato
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Post by Alaistair on Apr 20, 2017 19:02:14 GMT
The two continued trading words, while Alaistair remained sipping on his drink. It seemed the drink was helping him remain calm at the current moment, as Plato went on about putting in threats to the alliance the Earth and SSE by insurgency. At that point, the Dark Spirit Cipher was actually fuming about how idiotic the plan was, being an unwilling assistant to this just so it can persevere in this realm. "I'm also quite handy dandy when it comes to spirit removal from others," Alaistair retorted, "In fact, it's how I am! However, it seems like not a single bit of Cipher is in this head, which begs the question of where... Plato, we'll figure something out. Leave the head be at this point!"He finished the drink, putting it on the table next to the jar, while waiting for another to show up! The Alaistair downstairs, once again, got busy to making it. Meanwhile, another Alaistair was standing outside, carrying out dozens of bowls to distribute to all sorts of people around, coming within site of Porsalynne and Charlene. In these bowls was something steaming and hot... Chili con carne, with lots of chili powder. Yet another Alaistair came out, too, distributing a mound of Portuguese rolls to everyone who got a bowl, while shouting out, "Everyone, please remember that things will be difficult during these times and to share with your neighbor! We will get through this, and by the end of this month, I intend for everyone to be living and working in a home once again. However, you must hold out until then."There wasn't any response to Alaistair's statement from the crowd, though... ( Plato)
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Post by Plato on Apr 20, 2017 23:18:26 GMT
He blinked at the head before he began to laugh softly his arm dropping back. "You were a fool then, there is a weakness I just wanted you to confirm it but I suppose you don't know it either then." He said sagging his shoulder as he looked at Alistair and back at Cipher. "There a Galaxy out there a whole galaxy that has been stepped on by the Sse and earth letting their crimes go unmatched. There is a whole pool of warriors waiting to fight to defeat these foes. Of course even then we'd still lose but there is a way the Sse may of lost but I am not the Sse and I will win your just the one who assuming it is by force." He turned his back on the head closing his eyes for a moment. "There a whole world of people out there and they are ways to make life on earth hell I can assure you of that of course earth is invested in making sure their little puppet does not fall apart." He opened his eyes again they filled with rage, "But they will know my wrath if they had sent men to take over my home and kill my people despite my attempt to make peace with them, what am I supposed to do." He paced around shaking his head, "But sure I can ask you break their ties but if there bonds are so strong then why would one man be able to break them. If the earthling is so foolish and won't have an easy tie up to get a fair settlement I’ll make their life hell and I will do it without attacking a simple man." He lifted his finger looking at Alistair, "I'm sure you will dispose of this head as it proved it uselessness." He said shrugging as he heard the head call him out that if he charged he'd leave his planet exposed to pirates and tyrants again. It was true but at the same time he'd have no need to go to earth. Wars had been fought in other more effective ways.
He knew at heart there was no way in an all-out war he could win on his own. Even if he joined Xylo he had meet enough powerful warriors to know they'd still not be enough. The only way he could see it working is if Vennel had forged her empire and went against earth. He'd have to talk to her at some point and explain what he had meant earlier in his speech around konats. It was a political play he knew his people knew of the SSE and how they invaded the planet. He needed to win their hearts and inspire them after such loss. The target would have to be the SSE that was a simple process of elimination. Of course it seemed to him she had left the planet some time ago. He shakes his head before waving at the head, "I hope you enjoy your time alone before you escape or whatever I’m assuming you can send yourself to another body." He said as he keep walking out of the door as he headed towards the front of the building trying to find the Alistair that actually had a scouter. IF cipher was around they should be able to find him easily.
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Post by Cipher 24 on Apr 21, 2017 14:58:18 GMT
The head's frustration at the arrogant konatsian grew as he kept on talking, spouting off nonsense about knowing a weakness for Earth and claiming he could make them suffer with having to fight anyone. Who was he fooling? The damn man couldn't even take back his own planet without help (and SSE help ironically). What could he possibly do to a juggernaut like Earth? He was becoming convinced this man was just completely insane. But there was something he said that caught his ear. If the bonds between Earth and Vegeta were so strong, how could he break them? The head smirked. He had an opening. "I'm afraid you misunderstand. I said Vipoi and Zucceta were thick as thieves. I never said anything about the new Empress."He paused to let the words sink in. "Zucceta stepped down and handed the throne to another. A saiyan named Habana. And she's someone Earth doesn't have any ties to." his smirk broadened sickeningly, "And that is our ticket. A smear campaign, make her seem like an utter monster. A ruthless tyrant that has no interest in peace. The Earth would be bound to sever ties with them, and Zucceta will be disgraced for putting her in power."Excitement in him grew as he laughed. "And why stop there? Let's take it further! War Plato. A war between Earth and the SSE! Just imagine it. Your most hated enemies destroying eachother, while all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the fireworks." The expression on the head's face was pure evil. "Now doesn't that sound grand? A perfect form of punishment I'll say."----*^*---- Porsalynne gasped as two demons stepped out of the building, offering food for the people. Not because of their actions, but because Cipher recognized them. "Alaistair..."So the demon was there, and chances were Plato was too. Porsalynne and Charlene tried to keep out of sight, watching the demons.Just what were they doing in there? What were they planning? "Miss?" Porsalynne blinked and looked down to see a konatsian child holding up a bowel of chili to her. "It's ok. You don't need to be scared." The boy must have thought she was scared of the demon's appearance and got her a bowel so she didn't have to approach them. Such a sweet child. Porsalynne couldn't help but smile at the little one. "Thank you very much," she said, accepting the bowel. However, this kind act would put her in full view of one of the Alaistairs. AlaistairPlato
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Post by Alaistair on Apr 22, 2017 4:30:04 GMT
Plato went through is speech, establishing that the spirit in Cipher's head was worthless, to summarise up one of his many articulated speeches! He then turned to Alaistair, trusting him to dispose of the entity. The entity spoke up, establishing a sort of smear campaign against them. Alaistair could only laugh in response of the hilarity behind it! "You must be even more foolish than intelligent if you think that'll work,"[/color] Alaistair stabbed verbally, acquiring his second long island from himself and making his way back over! He sat on the couch with a large flop to stare at the head. He held up a hand, which begun to seethe with dark energy. He asked it, "Any last words before I-"Alaistair came to a stop, one of his selves sensing a familiarity outside, from a woman with a young child. Something inside the woman was all too familiar, and the Alaistair that saw her could see that expression of recognition in their eyes too! This Alaistair approached them, while the Alaistair in the penthouse simply kicked his foot up to his knee, to sip on his drink. "Mm," Alaistair thought aloud, "Now that's interesting... Plato, there's going to be a few special guests coming up here."The Alaistair outside, that was handing out the bread, approached the young child and woman with the other presence in her. He had this look of concern in his eyes that was just beyond this awe. He could sense the lingering presence that was Cipher outside, too! "Ma'am," this Alaistair spoke to her, "I- We may need your assistance with something... Are you familiar with someone by the name of Cipher? Pasty white individual that's a android with medium long, black hair and teal eyes?"( Plato)
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Post by Plato on Apr 22, 2017 5:16:04 GMT
Plato turned back looking at the head as he spoke his eye tracing over the head as he spoke a look of confusion as he spoke before shaking his head. "New Queen of the Saiyans hmm that is good info." Plato said turning and pacing towards cipher's head looking down at him. "A new queen that I am assuming was in some way offered up by the queen and the earth regime accepted. Unless earth is full of people with heads up there asses they won't replace one monster with another but that does mean I can't just fight the queen and leave the rest alone or I can bounce some more ideas I got lots of them but there no one idea I’ve found that fits what I want." He looked at the head a look of annoyance, "Even I know what would happen in that war Earth would obliterate the SSE." He tilted his head at the head, "I don't know all the things you've seen but I’ve seen all the strong fighters earth has created. It is as if it is a magnet of strength and courage. Perhaps there some truth to that and perhaps there not a single shred but I’d fail to see how the risk outlast the rewards. The chances of success are too low but don't worry you'll only be in this room for little bit longer." He turned finally making his exit as he had no time to hear the head. He had got all the info he needed out of him but there was still the cipher question.
He walked outside spotting Cipher's wife and kid. Alistair was approaching them as he seemed to be looking for Cipher he turning his head to them. "You must be looking for your husbands head." Plato voice echoed past Alistair as he stepped out of the loft walking towards Alistair and Cipher's Family. "The Spirit still lingers in the helm and we took it to contain the spirit as it is quite dangerous and keep it in that head is safer than letting it roam around and cause havoc." Plato said his mask making it his voice somewhat muffled as he looked at their daughter. Under his mask there was a light smile. He had no hate for them Cipher had spared his life and he had done nothing that qualified him to be punished.
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Post by Cipher 24 on Apr 22, 2017 17:37:02 GMT
It seemed his suggestion fell on death ears. And with that, the head was all out of ideas. But he wasn't going to go out screaming for his life or anything like some lesser being. He had already died once already. He at least took some solace in the fact that these two fools would be joining him in hell shortly. "More impressive than anything you'd done," he snarked at the demon coldly, "How many insane lunatics have you put on the throne now? You're little monster buddy over there's going to run his little kingdom into the ground, and this time you'll be going down with him." After all, what possible plan could that miserable excuse of a king have? ----*^*---- Porsalynne only realized one of the demons noticed her when he had already approached them and began speaking, asking if they knew about Cipher. It was clear that Alaistair figured out that Cipher's essence was inside her, but why were they looking for him? They had what they wanted, control of the planet. Porsalynne found herself backing up, afraid of what he would do, before another voice spoke up. Porsalynne and Charlene looked over as Plato approached them. His first words immediately struck a chord in Cipher. They have my WHAT!?Plato went on to say they did it to ensure that the dark spirit in Cipher didn't cause any havoc, but something about that didn't sit right. If that was the case, why did they only take the head? Cipher's body was still somewhat intact when Cipher had passed. Charlene spoke up for her father. "So, you guys effectively killed my dad, took his head, and now said head is talking to you? That...is just messed up." Inside Porsalynne Cipher agreed. Killing someone was one thing. Taking their head as a 'trophy' was another matter entirely. AlaistairPlato
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Post by Alaistair on Apr 22, 2017 19:31:57 GMT
The Alaistair in the penthouse remained quiet, as the spirit in the jar questioned Alaistair about how many people he put on the throne that were insane, thinking Plato had already started to run the throne into the ground. The Devil shrugged, responding to him, "I've already died before and know how to get out. That doesn't really matter to me."Back downstairs, the Alaistair speaking to the woman and child were approached by Plato, who apparently decided to skip all the way downstairs and go straight to them! He even opened up with them having Cipher's head, which Alaistair could only slap his face, while muttering, "I... Damn it... Plato..."The little girl spoke up, not only confirming knowledge of Cipher but also claiming him to be her father! "Yes," Alaistair replied in anguish, "We have your father's head and it's talking to us. We wanted to actually assist your father by removing this thing before we got him a new body to live in with his same head. Considering how he reacted while the explosions were happening, it became clear he wasn't allied with the villain who did that damage, so I want to make this up for him by removing this spirit and helping him return in better form... I'm assuming he's within you, yes or no ma'am?""Plato, there's a thing called finesse of word. Please make use of it," he beckoned the King, pointing his thumb to the crowd behind them, "They don't need to know we're doing these strange things!"( Plato)
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Post by Plato on Apr 22, 2017 20:06:01 GMT
Plato looked at Alistair and the family of Cipher, "Honesty is a good policy I’m going to be honest because I respect Cipher." Plato turned his head looking at the child of Cipher nodding his head, "I had no hand in his death I actually tried to get the woman who killed cipher to stop killing him. As I said I respect your father and when his whole body was going to be absorbed we took the head to keep something and make sure the spirit is not taking over someone else mainly someone on konats." Plato stepped forward before coughing into his hand, "Compared to some of the vilest acts in the universe it is really that vile have your opinions but I’ve heard and seen far worse then what we've done." He said before turning to the wife of Cipher, Porsalynne. "I don't know if either you have skills in rebuilding but if you need anything to rebuild your husband we can provide it plus their all the metal from all around the destroyed..........." He paused for a moment looking into the streets. The people that blew up because they had been converted into cyborgs. Any metal that was left would make for use for rebuilding cipher though he felt bad. The dead would be made into a new person perhaps that lead a brighter hope, someone that could care their joy of konats into a new person. "The body of the destroyed androids there should be enough metal to go around and there problem some scattered blue prints and such in the Konstain castle if you wish to tour there as well." Plato turned his back on them looking up in the sky, "If Cipher is there I’d like to say I’m sorry....he spared me once perhaps cause he saw there was hope in me and I could make my home a better place but everything I’ve done has turned it into a place on the verge of collapse and has left me a husk of a man." He said closing his eyes for a couple moments, "I failed but I stride to change the future that been set and the tragedies fate has pushed on me and I will avenge them walker and breech both fell and payed for their crimes." He turned his head looking at Cipher family, "When you return to earth I ask one thing send the former queen my regards, tell her to watch her back I don't plan to let what occurred be left in the dirt I will find the truth one way or another."
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Post by Cipher 24 on Apr 22, 2017 21:56:19 GMT
If the head was capable of shrugging, it would have. "I'm no stranger to death myself. Though this would be the first time I've ended up in what lies beyond. Last time they bound my soul to a tomb for millenia."----*^*---- Porsalynne and Charlene listened quietly as Alaistair and Plato explained themselves. Apparently someone had absorbed Cipher's body after his death (and Cipher was NOT happy that someone had eaten him) and they apparently took his head to preserve it and make a new body for it. Well, that's what Alaistair said. Plato was still claiming they did it to keep the spirit from causing havoc. There was just something about this that didn't sit right with them, but they couldn't put their finger on it. Plato then went on about wanting to make things up to Cipher, especially since how Cipher had treated the konatsian king in the past. There was a sense of sincerity behind his words, that he legitimately wanted to help out Cipher. Charlene was still eyeing the pair of them warily. Living on your own for a couple of years taught you not to be trusting of obviously shifty characters. Meanwhile, Porsalynne was silent speaking with her lover's essence inside of her, discussing whether to go along with them or not. Once the pair had stopped talking, there was a moment of silence as the two of them came to a decision. "He's here." Porsalynne replied, "And he'll accept your help."AlaistairPlato
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Post by Alaistair on Apr 23, 2017 4:06:32 GMT
Alaistair had no retort for the head. He simply sipped the drink, waiting for the other Alaistair to come up with the surprise guests. Meanwhile, downstairs in the street, the woman agreed after deliberation with Cipher while their kid eyed them warily. Plato had just explained the possibility of this dark spirit being a threat, should they rebuild the android. "Very well... I'll be needing to do something, in order to help Cipher remove the spirit itself," Alaistair explained, sounding a bit troubled, "I recommend we go up to the roof and approach the penthouse from there. It'll be boosting his natural power, but... I'm getting ahead of myself. Please come with me. Plato, I'll need to ask you to find a factory that's in somewhat decent condition, and let me know when you find it."The Alaistair before them held his hand out, to fly them up to the rooftop, a stairwell situated at the top. He looked to the woman, saying nothing aloud. Instead, he sent her, and Alaistair imagined Cipher would hear too, a telepathic message, "Before we go to the penthouse, I must give you my power... Note, first, the words I'm using are part of an incantation and aren't actually meant to symbolize anything. 2nd note, when I give you my power... You're gonna be experiencing all the memories I've acquired and shared, as well the possibility of acquiring a hallucination in the form of a Jester. You'll come to understand what it is exactly, and what I am too, if you want to carry on with this."( Plato)
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Post by Plato on Apr 23, 2017 4:28:05 GMT
Plato nodded to them as they were going to accept their help. He nodded to Alistair as he wanted him to find a factory that worked. "Well that the thing I don't think such factories existed from the conv I had with breech most of the work is gone as he smuggled it off world off our nose however I believe there is some work stations most likely let under the castle. I'd say that as the King was an android and problem under Breech's control so I’ll see what I can find." Plato said as he flew into the sky heading towards the Castle. He landed softly the guards standing at attention Plato looking at them, "If Lord Alistair passes tell him I am downstairs." They saluted as Plato walked past some of the council member went to greet him Demetrius walking to his friend and shaking his hand, "My lord it is good to see you what brings you back so early from your talks with Alistair." Demetrius was Plato old ally and the only one of the council not killed by breech as he left the world with Plato. He returned and he had lead his only little anti machine movement so Plato knew his knowledge would be helpful he most likely was studying his foe's tech. "Something come up you remember Cipher yes we are rebuilding him but we need to make use of the tech of Breech." He said telepathically to his friend who bowed his head before Plato turned, "Excuse us council we will brief you in a bit however I need to talk with Demetrius in private." They bowed their heads heading out of the castle as Plato and Demetrius headed to the downstairs area of the castle. The basement area was a large area which once held prisoners but had been converted into a horde of tech that was left from Breech. Not all of it has been smuggled as some Konstain had made sure to keep what they had. Two large stone platforms stood in the middle of the room with parts and pieces of former Konstains scattered on the walls. He looked at his ally, " You know anyone who can use this stuff." Demetrius nodded looking at his king, "We may have some Konstains who have a vague idea but none of us are hundred percent sure it safer you get someone with some actually skill in robotics." Plato nodded to his friend. "Right I’ll let them know." He sent a telepathic message to both Cipher family and Alistair, "In the castle we have some of the old tech though none of us know how it works if one of you is good with robotics you may be able to use what is here." Plato said as Demetrius lifted a fusion core looking at it as if it was an alien object which in all honestly it was. Cipher 24
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Post by Cipher 24 on Apr 23, 2017 18:56:09 GMT
Porsalynne and Charlene listened carefully to Alaistair's words. Something about helping them drive the spirit out of Cipher, the thing they had been searching for since coming to this planet. As Alaistair offered his hand to flying Porsalynne up to the roof, the female android held onto her daughter as he accepted Alaistair's hand, letting him fly them to the roof. Alaistair, through some telepathic connection, explained some of the risks that came with what they were going to do. Once he was finished, Alaistair may be surprised to hear a response. Not from Porsalynne, but from Cipher within her. When that thing entered my mind. I had seen everything he had done in his past life. Every atrocity he had committed. It was so bad that his former subjects made sure he couldn't even pass on to the Afterlife. Those memories are still in there. After dealing with that, I'm sure I can deal with anything this entails.Once they were on the roof, they then received another telepathic message, this time from Plato, asking for anyone who knew anything about robotics. Charlene let out a small sigh. And these were the people expected to rebuild her dad? "I'm on my way down." The girl said. Porsalynne looked at her daughter, concerned. "Be careful," she said, echoing the feelings Cipher also felt. Charlene turned and gave her mother a grin. "Don't worry Mom. If any of those guys try anything, I'm at the ideal groin punching height."It wouldn't be long before Charlene made his way through the castle (though she had to ask for directions a couple of times) before she finally reached where Plato and his advisor were waiting. "Alright ladies. Whatcha got for me?"AlaistairPlato
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Post by Alaistair on Apr 23, 2017 19:33:21 GMT
"... Well okay then," Alaistair responded in dubiety, "If you think you can handle that..."Plato had already made his way over to the palace, having pointed out the factories Breech built wouldn't have been active, but the labs in the Palace should've been fine! However, a few minutes after they arrived, as Alaistair was preparing himself, Plato asked for someone who knew robotics. The kid spoke up about knowledge, Alaistair nodded to her quietly, before turning to Porsalynne. He held out his hand to her, a golden energy flourishing to life in his hand. "Cipher," Alaistair spoke, his voice seeming to come from everywhere, "Do you swear fealty to me, until the relinquishment of service? Do you swear to assist in my cause, to help this universe from killing itself with its own venom? If you accept, then I, Alaistair, shall bestow upon you part of my very power and soul, and with it, give you my knowledge and experience, as well as what plagues my entity for as long as you live in this service. Do you accept?"( Plato)
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Post by Plato on Apr 23, 2017 23:31:15 GMT
(Gonna let you all go ahead of me on this one since i'm just gonna pass this round) Cipher 24
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