[IC] RWBY Saga: Generations After Us

[Brinni]

Forest

Location: Emerald Forest
Nearby: Croc, Bruno, Sapphire, Orion, Zenith
@Tags: Hibiscus xAlter ChazGhost KarenAKAMint

Forest never once lowered his guard despite the apparent unconsciousness of the party's assailant. Even from what little he gleaned inside the girl's mind he knew this wasn't someone to be underestimated. It wasn't until he stopped floating that he was sure they were in the clear. He didn't re-sheath his daggers as he followed the woman, unsure of who she was. It could easily be someone on the side of whoever sent Iola to attack the party collecting their failed operative. There was no good way for him to probe for the information though, not without letting everyone know about what he could do. He still hadn't told his team his Semblance, and just brushed it off as intuition. Now though, with the attack he felt like perhaps he should come clean. No more surprises...though I wonder what's going to happen with my team with the loss of Autumn...

Forest dropped to the back with Zenith as they followed behind the strange woman. Hearing Orion's comment about Iola being "the only light he had left" he rolled his eyes silently. Your mercy could have gotten us all killed. To Zenith he muttered, so only he would hear "We have no idea who this woman is do we?" Raising his voice slightly, so he could be heard again he said "Don't let your guard down yet Z. This wasn't some random attack.We just sidetracked whatever plan Miss Sakra had when she attacked. Our group here wasn't the target. There's no telling how many more assailants are out there."
Jade

@Tags: KarenAKAMint

Having finally made it to Beacon, Jade was on the point of collapse. She could feel that some of the muscles had already been pulled or strained. She immediately ran to the first teacher she saw, Professor Auburn. "Io. Attacking Students. Hurry." was all she could get out before she collapsed, letting the pain bring her to unconsciousness. She spent the next two days in that state. Thankfully there was no permanent damage, and the technology would have her walking again by the end of the next week.
Saffron

@Tags: KarenAKAMint

"Probably because it was the only movie playing right now and we had nothing better to do?" Saffron responded. He watched as Sky's face grew more and more grim. "Sky, what is it?" he said before she took off. When he finally caught up to her he grabbed her by the wrist and turned her to face him. "Sky. Breathe. What's going on?"

 

[KarenAKAMint]

Sapphire Sharp xAlter​

Sapphire looked down at the young girl, so small and innocent looking. Her own body convulsed a bit, a side effect of her semblance. Even if she could freeze one's state of being, she had small episodes when she suffered through their pain. It felt like electricity was shooting through her body but she knew it wasn't there. Sapphire took a deep breath, trying to calm the side effect out of her mind. She can feel her own skin twitch at times, but it wasn't like the first.

She looked at the young man beside her, who was looking at only Iola as they walked. She couldn't help the smile that reached her face and responded, "You are a very good person. I don't see the harm in you staying by her side. At the end of the day, it is the staff's decision, not mine." They finally came out of the forest and into the completely destroyed area that was once a party. She looked over to her husband and headed to him as a young redheaded girl when out running toward Sage's location.

"She's currently under my semblance," Sapphire informed Larimar, "She is still alive, but I can't keep my semblance on for too long. Iola was hit with high levels of voltage and it's slipping into my body." Larimar nodded and walked her over to one of the other airships, but she stopped. "This young man wants to stay by her side. I want him to come with me." Larimar looked back at Orion and something in his wife's eyes told him everything and nodded, "Very well. Be safe and drop your semblance if it becomes too much."

Summer Rose

Location: Emerald Forest
Nearby: Robin, Sage, and Cirrus
@Tags: IG42

Summer ran through the forest, coordinates on her scroll guiding her to both her cousin and Sage. Come on! Run faster! Please be okay, please be okay! That was all that she kept repeating as she ran. It didn't take her long as she began to slow her pace. "Cirrus! You're okay!" she announced glad to see her cousin was okay, but her hopeful voice slipped when she saw Sage on the ground. He was bearly breathing and his antlers were no longer there, only the broken base remained. She covered her mouth with her hands.

"Please, can you help him to the airships? I don't think touching him would be a good idea at the moment."

Summer turned to look at the older man, dressed in all black, small hints of blue were there, but his attire was mainly dark. She snapped out of her trance and nodded, "Professor Sharp asked me to come over and help with taking him to the airships." Without another word, she took a deep breath as she allowed her semblance to run under Sage's body, lifting him out of the ground. She picked up some of the dirt up with him, but she was so far pleased with how easy it felt to just carry him. "Alright, let's head back," she announced, leading the way back.

Skyler Eden Sharp

Location: Airship Dock
Interacting: Saffron
Mentioned: The Party
Tags: Brinni

Seeing Saffron's face, she dropped her walls as she began to cry. Skyler held onto Saffron tightly, letting herself cry. She never did this. She was always a serious and in control. Why have I allowed myself to break twice this week? That small thought came into her head for a split moment before she imagined Sage's sate. "There was an attack at the party..." Skyler informed him between sobs, "S-sage! He's hurt! I wasn't there to keep him safe!"

Skyler let herself fall to the ground, sobbing as she did. She didn't care if all of the other students were watching her. Her father never told her about the others, only Sage. So now her mind was running at high speed to figure out what happened and who else was hurt. "I knew we should have gone..." she continued to cry out, "I could have kept him safe!"

 

[Hibiscus]

Slate Black

Location: BRSS Dorm
Nearby: Cherry
@Tags: Brinni

Slate nodded as she spoke, "I guess you're right, plenty of time." Looking down at the girl he gave her a small grin, to show his appreciation. "I guess for now the strong silent type will do. Think it'll work for me?" Slate tilted his head, crossing his arms and flexing to take his best strong stance. After a moment he dropped the arms, shaking his head. "I'll figure it out, just tell me if I do anything out of the ordinary at the party. Which we should probably get to." Slate opened the door for Cherry, waiting to walk with her.

Zenith Cosmo Violette

Location: Emerald Forest (Is on fire)
Nearby: First Years
@Tags: Brinni KarenAKAMint IG42 ChazGhost xAlter

Zenith had spent the entire time through the end of his last attack seething in anger. Waiting, for any opportunity to use his semblance to crush the girl between to pulsars. As the boy named Orion held her in a loving position it made Zenith infuriated, not hiding his hateful glare from anyone in the vicinity. The thought crossed his mind to crush the girl, even with the boy cradling her. It what she deserved. She killed, maimed. Grimm do the same and die, is there a difference. Making his decision over the conflict, Zenith wanted to end her in that moment, but the woman was allowed reprieve from an outside force.

Still brandishing his sword, allowing the last bit of ice to melt off, Slate watched as the teachers broke the clearing. As the conversations went on Zenith began to relax, the anger on his face wearing back down to indifference. As Forest moved beside him Zenith listened, still keeping his eyes on the unconscious body as he did so. "Should we let her live? After what she did?" Zenith attempted to hide the discomfort in his eyes over the beast, the fiend moving away, "I could still do it Forest."

 

[IG42]

Cirrus Jay Schnee

Location: Emerald Forest
Nearby: Summer, Robin and Sage
@Tags: KarenAKAMint

Sitting in the dirt Cirrus rested his head in his hands tiredly until he heard his cousin call out to him and slowly lifted his head. "Summer! You're alright?" He called out and stood with an effort. "What about the others? Was anyone else hurt?" Two students had already died and he had barely saved Sage, he didn't know if he could handle it if any more people died. "What...what happened to Io?" He asked haltingly as he clumsily followed Summer.

 

[ChazGhost]

Bruno and Croc

Location: Forest
Nearby: Any one in the forest

Croc was drastically surprised by how much damage his electric dust bullets, though he didn't regret it sense he figure as long as they got to medical care quick enough she would make. And if she didn't then Croc would have some problems... But that was currently beside the point as a teacher had already come and began taking Io to a drop ship. Croc glanced to Orion who seemed very panic. Croc then started to feel a little bad. ...Maybe shoot multiple shots was not the best course of action... But now is not the time worry... because the forest is on fire... Because what else could make this more bad... Croc thought to himself before looking to Bruno.

Bruno was glad that they subdued Io but at the same time was sad they had to be as violent as they did to do it. Bruno clenched his as he played back Croc shooting Io again... Bruno did not like the image at all but he knew Croc was not trying to kill Io... He had to much faith in Croc to think that ever. With a sigh Bruno looked around at the now burning forest. "What now?" Bruno said looking to Croc.

"I'd say we get out of here and back to Beacon and explain the current damage do to our dorm to a teacher... And we'll have to also tell them about Ivory's dead body..." Croc said ending in a sad sigh. "This is not how I wanted to spend my day...". With that the pair began heading out of burning forest to continue their crazy day.

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

One Month Ago...The headmaster cleared his throat as he looked out at the wide group of reporters, officers, parents and students. He hadn't expected something like this to happen and was certainly unprepared to address so many people. However, as the headmaster it was his job to do so. Taking a moment to convince himself of this notion he spoke calmly. "A few days ago a incident occurred in the Emerald Forest in which one of our students who was under prescribed medication had a psychological break and attacked the other students out in the forest, leading to the serious injuries of a few of our own. The academy is shocked and hurt by this and we have taken care of the medical treatment for all of the injured students. All the students are alive and in stable conition for the time being. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those injured to make full recoveries and their families have the full support of Beacon Academy. This event may have happened off school grounds and not on a school day, but these are our students and I will take responsibility for their safety. I would like to make it clear that this is not the fault of the student who attacked, no one should be blamed for a mental illness and we are working to provide her with the proper help she needs. We will be working with the authorities and with the staff to assure that something like this will never happen again at Beacon Academy. Thank you." With that he took questions and once it was over he made his way back to his office and tried his best not to freak out as a few moments later officers arrive up.

"That was certainly a speech Headmaster Pine." The gruff officer said as he adjusted his waistband and looked around the office. Much more impressed by the size of the space than the man who was within it.

"It was indeed. I have to say this is a first for me and hopefully a last." The headmaster replied as he fully faced the tow men. Calming himself down again he spoke cooly, "what have you found out?"

"Well as you know Iola Sakara had a split personality that she'd been taking medication on since she arrived." Watching Oscar nod the sergeant continued. "However, it seems that what she was given was benzodiazepines which does not help in the slightest for what she was suffering for. As for the men she killed before they were three most wanted criminal that were considered being somewhere here."

"The girl must have seen it on the bulletin board in the precinct. Then in the dead of night hunted them down." The gruff officer added, doing his best to actually contribute to the conversation.

The sergeant nodded, "we found the bodies in their ransacked hideouts, their compatriots were trapped in a room, starved but alive. Which is strange for a new serial killer. So I traced back to her organs in Menagerie. There wasn't much but it was found that quite a few of the organized Faunus criminals were found dead and brutally decapitated along with some innocent families. I think she's a experienced serial killer, acquiring her taste in Menagerie. Although..."

"What is it?" Oscar inquired.

"There was a time where Ms. Sakara turned herself in three years ago. The records say she was released, but after that there were no more brutal deaths like that. I haven't been able to recover any reason why." The sergeant added, his tone one in deep ponder as to what could have happened in those three years.

Oscar was equally curious and nodded thanking the police for all their work. There were a few more inquires until Oscar excused the two for the evening, needing time to take all the information in. Once they were gone he sat at his desk and buried his head in his hands only for another light on his computer to take in his attention. Raising his head up his eyes narrowed as he looked at the alert. His eyes widening as he looked at it in surprise. "What?"

During the One month Time Skip.Location: Hospital Mental Ward“Tell me doctor how is she doing?” the calm voice said, unfazed by being in a situation like this.

“Well, she’s been polite, quiet, calm for the most part. She’s been taking all of her pills, listening to the orderlies, interacting well with the other patients and going to therapy.” The doctor said as he looked down at Iola Sakara’s chart, letting the pages fall back onto the clipboard as he continued. “I’d say she’s a model patient, if she wasn’t pretending.”

Spoiler: Bruno and Iola

Iola floated in the middle of her cell, the room emitting a gravitational field preventing her from touching anything. She re-adjusted herself in her straitjacket and grumbled as she slid her arms out from the locked sleeves and yawned. ”Bored, Bored, Boredom is a vibrant red. It tastes like chalk. It sounds like the inaudible clamor of a crowd and smells like sweets and chips.” Chuckling at the poem she shouted out to the cameras, “does that make me sound crazy enough? Or should I perform another?”

She stopped as she noticed the door of the viewing room, an attached room to her own separated by a strong glass wall for her and her guests to communicate, begin to open. Tilting her head as the doctor arrived, she grinned, “here for another unorthodox visit doctor? If you keep testing us we’ll end up killing you first.” She giggled and shrugged, “what am I saying. I’ll be killing all of you if I’m free. Because you know what I know, I’m not crazy you fucking bastard!” About to continue cursing out the doctor she stopped as she noticed Bruno and her face softened ever so slightly for a instant before returning to the hardened look of a killer. “What is he doing here?”

“Your friend made a appointment. So he is here Ms. Sakara.” The doctor said a bit smugly knowing that there was something that bothered the girl even a bit.

“You think you’re so fucking smug...I’ll tear the skin off your face and see who’s smiling then.” Iola threatened, venom seeping from her voice. Taking a deep breath she slid her hands back into the sleeves of her straight jacket to hide the clear shaking her former partner’s presence was causing. Looking over to Bruno Iola’s now pale hair and reddish eyes shimmered under the hospital light. Hatred, and pain washed over her face as she looked at him, “what do you want Bruno.”

Bruno enter the viewing room nervously. Bruno was horrified and scared at how Io looked now. “I...I just wanted to see you… and see how you holding up…” Bruno said nervously as sat down in a chair facing Io. “Io… are you Io or the other personality?... I just want to know for sure who I’m talk to… Even though I can guess who it is…” Bruno said after taking a deep breath looking at Io.

Annoyed by how his nervousness seems to affect her, Iola glared at him. “There is no other personality, Bruno. The pathetic weak girl you thought you knew is just a facade one I can play at any time. She’s the culmination of all the worthless emotions I refuse to take. I am Iola. I always have been.” She giggled, her laughter broken and disjointed as under the straight jacket she dug her nails deep into her flesh drawing blood. “Don’t look at me like that. You’re right. This is exactly who I am and I’m right where I belong.” She arched her back and let out a soft exhale in ecstasy as her injuries pushed back her unwanted feelings, letting the killer back into control.

“I don’t believe you… Io is still there… somewhere… Whoever you are, you aren't the real Io!” Bruno stated no longer nervously and serious. “I know the time I spent with my partner was not pretend. I know that you didn’t pretend your feelings with Orion wasn’t fake either.” Bruno stated further. “...I want to know something. Why did you do what you did? Why did you kill Ivory but just lock me and Croc in your room before running of?”

Iola rolled her eyes as he tried to pull the weak girl out, but she was gone. Instead she listened patiently as he asked his questions. Shaking her head she smiled at him, looking down to face her former partner. “Oh darling, you ask such trivial yet wise questions.” Rolling her head she contemplated telling the truth, but saw no reason not to toy with him. I’ll sprinkle the truth here and there see how much I can make him wonder. “If you must know, your little partner told me to keep you two alive. My weaker half is the sentimental type, but she can only love so many people. Ivory...well he fell out of favor and I got the opportunity to play. Honestly, I was just playing with you all. Believe me if I was genuinely intending to kill you all, none of you would be alive.” Her eyes grew sharp as a blade as she finished her threat as a soft smile that didn’t reach her eyes grew on her face.

Resting her elbows on her legs she leaned forward and placed her chin in the palms of her hands. “Was that all you came to ask? Claim that the quarter girl you met is the real Iola and ask me why I spared you? Or are you waiting till I’m a drugged and slobbering mess in a couple of hours?”

“I see… Io was still helping us even when you were in control… Thank you Io.” Bruno said looking at Io. “I just wanted that question answered and to try to bring the true Io back… But I guess that won’t be working…” Bruno said with a sad sigh. “Whoever you are I know Io will come back… Io if you are in there I want to let you know that Cirrus and Croc are doing well and we miss you… We’ll be here for you when you come back, so keep on fight Io, I know you can win” Bruno said getting up from his chair and was preparing to leave.

“She chose this.” Iola said as she watched him get up from his chair, straightening her back she continued. “This didn’t just happen. We did it to ourselves. And what I’ve done awful as it may seem, she’d do it again. I’m not a mindless killer or some different person. I was made of her love. She just gave too much and now we’re here. The majority fighting the minority to exist. She won’t be the Iola you know if I’m gone.” Her voice was calm yet oddly earnest and sighed, “just thought you should know. I’m not something to lose. And I’m not the only monster.”

Bruno was quiet as Io spoke. “I don’t know whether or not that’s true… but even if it is I’ll be here to help her make the right choice when your gone… It what friends do.... Have a good day whoever you are” Bruno said finally exiting the room. Once he was out of ear shot of Io he sat on a bench and began to cry...

The doctor who was standing there, watching the whole interaction let the kid leave and looked out to see him cry on a bench before closing the door.

“Tell me doc. Did I hurt him good?” Iola asked with a smile on her face.

The doctor turned to face the girl and glared at her, he refused to give her the satisfaction of winning again. Instead he pressed her, “you reacted strongly to this guest. Does he trigger you? He mention that you spared him and his friend. That’s unusual for a cold-hearted killer like yourself.” He said with a sneer on his face as he mocked the girl.

Iola’s snapped towards him, “shut up you worthless excuse for a doctor. I’ll kill you and your orderlies when I get the chance! So watch what you say.”

The doctor smiled knowing that he finally got to the bitch and wasn’t going to let this high get to her. “Yeah, yeah girl. Talk to the gas.”

Spoiler: Cirrus and Iola

Iola floated in the middle of her cell, the room emitting a gravitational field preventing her from touching anything. She was whistling a soft tune as she re-adjusted herself in her straitjacket. It was quite uncomfortable and her nose itched. Wriggling a bit she slid her hand up out of head hole and scratched her nose. “Idiots, think this thing can keep me from using my arms.” Yawning she looked up as she saw the door to the observation section of her cell open. “Oh my visitors.” Sliding her hand back into the straight jacket she giggled and floated closer.

Noticing the doctor first she smiled her eyes shining with excitement. “Doctor! Doctor! I’ve had a breakthrough. You’re right. I’m not a boy. I did that to distinguish us. I’m most certainly a girl. My gender identity problems resolved! Wanna let me out now?” She looked over to see her guest and a twisted smile grew on her face as she saw it was Cirrus. “Oh well, well, well aren’t I a lucky gal? Tell me which Schnee are you again? I seem to attract so many, it's getting hard to tell who’s who.”

While the doctor had warned him in advance Cirrus was still hurt by the way Iola greeted him like a virtual stranger. “It’s Cirrus Io, your team leader.” He probably should have visited earlier but it had taken him some time to pluck up the courage to come. “How have you been?”

Iola looked at him as he introduced himself and laughed, “I know who you are. I’m just fucking with you, kid.” With every bit of laughter her body floated up only to bounce down thanks to the field surrounding her. Her laughter stopped as she grew annoyed at the jostling from the field, her eyes and face grew cold. Looking over at the doctor she raised a brow, “are you going to let me down? I promise to be good.”

“You know that we can’t do that. You have a strict schedule Ms. Sakara.” The doctor said as he looked at her.

She released a long and heavy sigh and shrugged. “I had to try.” Looking back to Cirrus she crossed her legs and made herself comfortable in her floating prison. “Anyway what did you ask? Oh how have I been? Locked in here by these people? Poked and prodded by the orderlies. Forced to take medication and talk about my feelings to try to bring back what they think was the real Iola? Heh...hahahahahahahaha...” Her laughter was dark and twisted as she tossed her head back her laugh encasing the two rooms. Snapping forward she looked at him and grinned. “Oh Cirrus. I have never been better.” She lowered her head and the light hit her violet eyes causing them to look almost a glowing red. Now without the hair dye and red eyes, it was clear that she truly was a albino as she claimed to be. “This is exactly where I’m supposed to be.”

Flinching at the maniacal laughter Cirrus tried to keep from looking too distressed at hearing his once shy and reserved teammate give him her best demon impression. “Nobody is supposed to be in here Io, you’re sick but you’re here to get better.” He kept his tone calm while he searched her face for any sign of the girl he knew where the psychopath who had murdered so many floated.

“Not the smartest Schnee I see.” Iola said as she tilted her head at the openly sensitive one. “I’m not sick. We did this intentionally. And I am the real Iola. Well I’m more of her than the pathetic quarter that you’ve known.” Rolling her shoulders she shook her head, “The only better I’ll be is when I can kill the last of that pathetic side of me. Nobody ever wanted Iola. Not even her. I am the best parts of her. I am the stronger one. I am the one that should stand in the light. She is nothing. A worthless afterthought who doesn't deserve anything.Just a facade of what she once was. I am..” Stopping her rant Iola pulled back and her eyes widened realizing for a moment where she was. Looking around for a confused moment she focused on Cirrus, “Oh...Cirrus… I’m sorry. I… He, well, she… she tends to ramble. She’ll be busy for a while...so… ummm How...how are you?”

Hearing Io talking “herself” down Cirrus scowled and angrily took a step forward. “We want you Io, why else do you think I came here? The ‘best part of you’ can’t be the part that will never leave this place.” Caught off guard by the abrupt change in her demeanour he shot a confused look at the doctor. “Is that...Io? Not the ‘Executioner’ talking?”

Io awkwardly blushed as he spoke and looked away, “I...I don't know if there's even a difference anymore.” She pulled her knees close to her chest her eyes filled with empty pain and hollow regret. “I...I mean... I'm sorry. You know for everything. I didn't mean to… I thought I had it under control.” Lowering her head as she spoke her voice deepened and shifted. “But apparently I didn't. I fully intended on watching that fucking deer scum splatter against the ground.” She said with a grin, as she sighed. “Oh well. Maybe next time. It was just for play after all. I have no problem with the kid. Though the sight would have been orgasmic.” Shuddering at the thought of Sage dying she smiled, her eyes glazed over back to Cirrus, “tell me how was my sweet Innocent act? I've been practicing, so be honest. I'm going to use it on my darling boyfriend and see how far I can truly break him.”

Clenching his fists at the reminder of what she had done to Sage Cirrus couldn’t keep from snapping back vindictively, the way he felt thinking back to that moment he had seen Sage drop like a stone had been the main reason for his procrastination on visiting Iola. “Sage is making a full recovery thanks for asking and there won’t be a next time.” Averting his gaze guiltily at letting himself be baited he leaned against the wall. “Is that really all you want? Just to hurt people at random?”

Laughing at his easy anger Iola tisked and shook her head as if to scold the boy. “If you both were smart there just might not be a next time indeed.” Watching him as he moved away and leaned against the wall Iola couldn’t help but smile. Whenever she had visitors it always felt like they were the one encased in glass. Trapped, helpless and broken. Which in fact they were, Iola was happy right here and didn’t want to leave. Listening to him continue Iola smirked as he spoke.

“Hurting people at random? Oh my. He hasn’t said anything. Maybe he was scared. Oh well, I won’t be the one to ruin the surprise.” Stretching again she looked at him and sighed, “I don’t hurt people at random, Cirrus. I never have. I execute the final sentence of justice. I’m the Executioner, not the ripper. I take joy in my kills but I don’t do it without thought.” Looking at him again, this time her face softer than before she spoke. “So, Cirrus... ” The cruel smile grew on her face, “how was my little act. I’m sure I had you fooled for a moment. I want to be perfect for when Orion comes. It’s rare that I get the chance to break someone’s spirit rather than their bones.”

Narrowing his eyes Cirrus ignored the urge to ask what she meant by Sage not saying anything, he knew he wouldn’t get an answer and he refused to give her the satisfaction of critiquing her attempt at acting. “If you’re the one carrying out the sentence then who’s the judge? Who gives you the order to kill? What did the people you killed that day do to deserve that?” He started to wonder if there was someone else feeding her madness and directing her to kill instead of just another voice in her head.

Iola looked at him as he spoke, her reddened eyes shimmering with bloodlust and enjoyment. Hearing his new thought process a smile blossomed across her face. Warped and broken, but strangely wise and somehow showing pride. As if she was a teacher whose pupil was finally understanding the problem. Sliding her hand out from the sleeves of the straight jacket she tapped her finger against her nose. “Those, Cirrus, are the right questions to be asking.” Leaning back she looked him up and down, and chuckled. “This isn't the first time I've killed after all. The girl you knew wasn't as innocent as you thought, in the dead of night, behind closed doors. We had our reasons, though I have to admit we were a bit insane before we became the executioner. But then again, all the best people are crazy. Isn't that right doctor?”

The doctor who'd been standing by the door alongside one of the orderlies met the serial killer’s eyes and glared at her. As much as he knew that this was just a alternate personality something was clearly off. It had far too much control over the body than it should and acted, far too knowing. He didn't like it, nor did the staff. In contrast when Iola truly does show she is so meek and submissive, it's been hard for all of the staff not to punish the girl. Regain some sort of control in the situation, but if they did. He clenched his first and did his best to ignore her. “Mr. Schnee private visiting hours are almost over for the day. Ms. Sakara has to take her meds and has therapy soon.” He said glaring at the girl.

Glancing at the doctor Cirrus was slightly annoyed at being kicked out just as Io had said something meaningful but didn’t let it show, he was more worried by the venomous look he directed at the floating girl. “Alright doctor.” He looked back at Io with a contemplative expression. “I’ll be back later Io.” He turned to leave.

Iola smiled at the boy as he bid his farewell, slowly waving her fingers she mused a playful. “Goodbye Cirrus. Feel free to come back when I’m drugged up and compliant. These guys just love it.”

Spoiler: Cherry and Iola

Iola floated in the middle of her cell, the room emitting a gravitational field preventing her from touching anything. Growing bored in her new prison she escaped into her mind to play cat and mouse with her weaker self. Chasing her through the vast cityscape she giggled as she caught the girl and ripped her body to shreds. The brilliant crimson splashes painting the black and white city. It passed the time for the bored killer and kept her mind sharp.

Her eyes focused on the door of the other room as she noticed it begin to open. Another visitor. I wonder who it might be this time. Curious who'd want to see the killer rabbit face to face between a wall of glass. She wondered if he visitors thought of her like a caged animal in a zoo like she saw them. It was always quite a bit of fun to watch them squirm as she spoke and break a bit inside. She honestly hasn't talked this much in a very long time killing was always her forte and the sheet version of herself held control as a facade, so she was having fun. Pulling her legs to her chest Iola tilted her head in curiosity as she saw the doctor come in and lead someone new into the observation room. Noticing the pink hair and pained look Iola perked up and smiled. “Cherry!” She wriggled in her straight jacket. “Come in! It's so good to see you!”

Cherry walked in behind the doctor, a pained look on her face as she saw the conditions her friend had to be kept in. It was almost inhumane to her. “Hiya Io. Pretty bland place you have here, no personality to the room. Not even a single flower. It’s really a shame. But maybe you like it that way. I never did see your room at Beacon…I’m sorry I couldn’t come out sooner, been a bit busy.”

She paused for a beat looking around, still not having looked at her friend. “You know...when I had heard what happened I couldn’t believe it. “Not Io from my class” I thought, I just couldn’t believe it. Even on my way here I didn’t believe it was you. But I guess it is true. They say it was some other kind of personality, which I guess puts a couple things into perspective. Like when you said you had been in handcuffs before…” She finally looked at her friend. “Oh...you’re not Io. I’m sorry, who are you? I mean like...what should I call you?”

Watching the girl as she came in it was easy to pick up on her unease, the girl wouldn’t even look at her. Her eyes flashed with delight as Cherry had decided to play the game with her, the role of falsities and pretty smiles, a role Iola can charmingly play when she needs to. Twisting as much as she could under her restraints she slid her hands out from the arm restraints and rested her chin against her palms and watched her.

Iola didn’t answer Cherry even as she paused and just let the girl find her comfort zone. Iola’s white hair drifted around with the fluctuating gravitational field. Her glimmering red tint of her violet eyes settled on Cherry as she kept pacing, trying to find the calm in it all. Iola was amused by it all, it was so much fun to have so many visitors. As the girls eyes finally met her own a side and dangerous smile grew on her face. “Oh me? I’m the real Iola. Well the major share. Let’s say a sane person is 100% I’m the 75% of our existence, pride, lust, passion, critical thinking, disgust, joy, anger, anything that people pride themselves on that is what I am.” Iola said with a smile extending her fingers out and showing some playful jazzhands.

“The whole executioner being a boy thing was to help my darling weaker half have someone to blame. Especially since she holds guilt and blame along with quite a few nasty feelings. Insecurities, fears, blah, blah, blah.” She rolled her eyes and looked back to Cherry. “So darling girl, other than to pretend not to be hurt or scared of me, why are you here? You know you could always see the drugged up lifeless side of us. Make it easier for you. My comfort isn’t important since I’m not real. Hell I’m not even the real Iola no, just a false personality or so everyone believes, isn’t that right doctor?”

The doctor who was standing by the door and watching the whole ordeal looked over to Iola quite stoically. The doctor was quiet and refused to answer the insane girl.

“Oh not talking this time? Oooo someone is pouting from getting scolded, isn’t he?” A low and dark chuckle cooed out of Iola as she shrugged. “That’s fine. Let them believe what they want. We won’t get better as long as that happens. I don’t mind, but if they make us worse they’ll be to blame. I know how to take care of the once was, us now and who we’ll be again.”

Cherry tilted her head at the girl as she spoke. “Not real? But you’re here aren’t you? That makes you as real as I am. I just meant you’re not the Io that I know. And while I’m definitely hurt, I’m not really all that scared of you. Though perhaps I should be, at least more so than I am. If you’ve been with her this whole time, you know I don’t pretend with anything. I’m always straight forward. I have two reasons for coming. The first is just to see how my friend is holding up. Whether I want to believe it or not is irrelevant, if you’re really part of Io then we’re friends because the softer one is my friend. Despite everything you have to be lonely, or at least bored.”

Swinging off her backpack, she rummaged around until she found what it was she was looking for. She used the opportunity to push back the want to cry at how far gone her friend was. She meant what she said, she still considered this “Executioner” to be part of Io, and as such they were friends, though perhaps acquaintances would have been a better term. But that didn’t mean she liked “him” all that much. And she wasn’t scared. If he had wanted to hurt her directly he could have done it at any point, especially since she was starting to piece together that whenever Io acted out of character it was probably him rearing his head, like at the sleepover in Ophelia’s bathroom.

“And the second isn’t that much different. I remember you, well the other you, saying you couldn’t sleep without this and I very much doubt anyone else was going to bring it.” She pulled out a stuffed rabbit and offered it to the white haired girl. “You said you’re dad gave it to you and it was very special. I just thought you might miss it.”

Iola looked at here as she spoke it was quite amusing to hear her. It was why he enjoyed her, and chose to spare her for the time she continues to amuse her. As the girl went to her backpack Iola responded. “Oh you don’t have anything to worry about, darling girl. You’re smart and right. I do consider us friends, maybe even more.” Iola said with a laugh before continuing. “Although once you bore me I can’t be too sure. Our bloodlust is quite powerful when it comes to killing. Of course that does make us as dangerous as we can be, so maybe you should be scared. Well just a tad. Anyway we’re holding up just perfectly fine. Your softer friend isn’t being tortured now that I’m in control. Not that I‘ve never not be in control. At least that she knows.”

Her voice and thoughts trialed off as she noticed Cherry pull out the stuffed rabbit and her face softened. Tears began to stream down her cheeks as she reached out for the stuffed animal only to be stopped by the straight jacket and the gravity field. Wincing at the backlash she pulled her hand back to her chest and gave a kind smile before nodding. “Y-yes...thank you Cherry. You...you don’t know how much that rabbit means to me.” Wiping the tears away from her eyes she let out a heavy sigh.

The doctor looked at the girl as she pulled something out of her bag and pulled out a rabbit. He stepped in as the girl went to offer it to Iola from the glass wall. Clearing his throat he raised up a hand, “Hold on. I’m sorry but Ms. Sakara isn’t allowed any items while in her room. She’s too dangerous especially with items.”

“SHUT THE FUCK UP YOU STUPID HUMAN I’LL CASTRATE YOU AND RIP OUT YOUR SPINE THROUGH YOUR ASS!!” Iola said as she nearly snapped her whole body began to reverberate as she began to fight against the gravitational barrier holding her in place. “I WON’T JUST STOP AT YOU. YOU PATHETIC BAG OF MEAT! I’LL KILL YOU! I’LL KILL EVERYONE IN THIS HOSPITAL! I WILL HUNT DOWN YOUR WIFE CASSANDRA AND YOUR DAUGHTER LIZZIE WAS IT? OH I PAY ATTENTION TO YOU DOCTOR. AND DON’T THINK I WON’T.” She laughed darkly as her body began to bounce, the gavitional creators pulsing and sparking with all this new weight. “I’D SAY YOU’LL REGRET THE DAY YOU AGREED TO TAKE ME IN, BUT YOU WON’T LIVE LONG ENOUGH TO REGRET IT. THE MONEY IS WORTHLESS WHEN EVERYONE IS DEAD. HUH?”

Cherry tensed at Io’s outburst. The cruelty evident and being what she feared. It wasn’t how twisted this side of Io was, it was that she seemed to enjoy being like this. It was the same reason she had kept her distance from her classmates Akashi and Ivory. She had a feeling they enjoyed being cruel as well, though she didn’t have to worry about Ivory anymore she supposed. Walking to the window she placed the rabbit on the sill. “What if we left it here Doc?” she asked, her voice shaking. “This way she can have it, but not actually touch it. I mean, you saw how much it meant to her.”

The doctor was taken aback by the patient's outburst watching her strain against the field and begin to short it out he knew he had to calm the girl before she actually got out. Still seeing such a strong reaction the doctor knew that he finally had some leverage over the monster. Looking to Cherry as she tried to fix the situation, he nodded and cleared his throat. “I think that is a excellent idea.” He said as he inched towards the button to release the knock out gas into Iola’s room.

The gas began to seep in and Iola began to slow as her semblance and mind began to slip away. “Don’t you think this is alright...I am not done...I’m going to kill you all...” A weary look grew on the girl’s face as she calmed down.

The gas stopped as she was in a state of calm, the doctor noticed the sparking gravitational machines and cursed under his breath. Eyeing the rabbit he planned to have some revenge on the girl after this child left. Meeting Cherry’s eyes he cleared his throat, “well. The gas will stabilize her for now, but maybe it’s best not to excite her for the rest of your visit.” He finished before taking his position back beside the door. His eyes this time lingering on the rabbit sitting near the glass of Iola’s observation room.

Cherry watched the proceedings and sympathized with her friend. She knew that this Io was dangerous, but it looked more like they were treating her as an unruly animal rather than a person. It wasn’t right. “Oh umm...sure” she said, acknowledging the doctor’s orders. Instead she took a seat on the ground near the base of the bubble. “So I guess I should catch you up on everything. I don’t know who else has come to visit so I’ll just tell you everything. Let’s see...well what’s left of STAR and FALW have combined to become BASL. I gotta say, I feel bad for Forest. Orion has been out of it since your incident and Akashi...well I don’t know much about him I guess. He doesn’t seem to take much interest in anything outside of fighting, but I could be wrong. He may just be playing into everyone’s expectations given who his dad is and the stories I’ve heard about him. What else...PRWI got a new member, she cute and nice. But she’s blind which makes it real interesting. Silver is gone, her dad came and brought her home. Or something. I’m hoping he brought her to a hospital, I hear the ones in Atlas are top of the line. Maybe when she gets better, and you too, we could all go out to that candy store again. It was really fun. The singer from the party you missed, Ren, has taken your spot on Croc. I’m not sure how to feel about him, but maybe it’s because he’s famous. SEAS got a new member to replace Schaffer, but Sage is alright now…”

Cherry continued talking to Io for the next half hour or so, catching her up on the last month until her time was up. She smiled sadly up at her friend. “Well, I guess this is goodbye until next time Io.” Her eyes alighted on the rabbit. “I realized I never asked for your opinion on leaving it there. Do you want it left there Io? It seems like you can’t have it in the bubble with you, so we can either leave it there or I can bring it next time I come to visit. Which would you rather?”

Iola listened to Cherry as she talked about the going on’s in Beacon. Some made her laugh, some made her brow furrow but most was stuff she didn’t want to care about so she chose not to. Tilting her head at the thought of it all she still wondered just what else did Cherry want. She knew the girl was honest, but still something else is off. Sitting there listening to her Iola’s mind was so foggy that she felt like herself after such a long time. She looked at this girl, the one she barely knew all Iola could think on was a bundle of thoughts that spanned years mumbling and screaming incoherently against each other. Iola looked at this girl, with pink hair and then to the one thing that made sense. That rabbit, the one her father gave her and only her, the one she loved more than anything or anyone in this world. Her eyes settled on it and stayed on it until Cherry brought it up.

“You’ll take care of him right? Expedito...he means so much to me… Heh...I couldn’t pronounce his name for such a long time. I used to call him...execuetior...” She gave a weary smile, “I always mistook p’s for q’s...I...I miss him…” Tears effortlessly fell from her eyes as she cried.

“Of course I will. I’ll take real good care of him, he’ll never leave my side.” Walking over to the rabbit she picked it up and held it up. “Expedito you said? Well Expedito, I know I’m not Io, but I hope I’m good enough for you.” Holding it close she turned around and walked up to the bubble that Io was being kept in. She placed a hand on the side. “Get better soon Io. I miss my having my friend around.”

With that she walked out, determined not to let the tears that were building fall until she made it out. Sitting on a bench outside she finally let her tears fall silently, keeping them off of the stuffed animal. She never noticed the woman that came up to her.

“Well now dear, what’s wrong?”

Gas began to seep into Iola’s room. She began to cough and her eyes rolled back into her skull as she lost consciousness. The gas emptying from her room the gravity shut off and her unconscious body collapsed to the floor. The orderlies came in and picked up the small girl with ease and took her into the back of the hospital and deeper into the mental ward. They couldn’t pierce her skin with needles. It was strange, ever since she’s arrived they haven’t been able to physically harm her as if she was surrounded by a strong field. Thus they poured her medication onto a spoon and began to feed it to her. The young girl’s mind growing foggy and fractured as the gentle and scared girl floated out from the watery recesses of her mind and gasped for air.
@: IG42 ChazGhost
mentioned: xAlter
OOC: Now all players are open to conversations with Iola during regular visitation hours.

 

[xAlter]

Orion Schnee

Location: Hospital: Mental Ward
Nearby:
@Tags: The Suspicious Eye

Orion walked into the hospital, a calm look on his face as he stared ahead of him, not straying from his path. Quickly passing the front desk, he showed the receptionist his ID as he wandered the halls to the room where he believed they kept Iola. Arriving and not seeing her, Orion asked one of the nearby nurses where she was transferred to. Finding out, he walked further into the medical ward, his mind foggy, but his objective clear. He needed answer, and he needed them now. Coming upon the area, eh looked for Io amidst the sea of other people within the ward.

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Hospital Mental Ward
Nearby: Orion Schnee
@: xAlter

The common area was nice and clean. There were plastic chairs and table along with couches strewn across the large area. Paintings of flowers and calming scenery were adorned on the light marble white walls. Sunlight poured into the large rooms from the wide, thick windows. Patients and their families were gathered around tables and sitting on couches talking to the best of their abilities in the crowded room. The patients were calmer, having just taken their medications before meeting the family.

Iola sat at a table in the far left wall by herself, staring out the window, the sunlight illuminating her now pale white hair, her eyes empty but shining with soft flecks of red from the refraction of the light. She didn't blink or squint as she stared off into the light, her body swaying ever so slightly as she looked out at the world outside. Her mind elsewhere as she blankly sat there. Under the table she picked at her nails, a new nervous habit she developed during her stay here. There was no expression on her face, she simply sat and stared like a albino doll.

 

[xAlter]

Orion Schnee

Location: Hospital: Mental Ward
Nearby: Iola Sakra
@Tags: The Suspicious Eye

Looking for the petite girl was quite a tough thing to do, but he eventually found her, sitting at a table all by herself. Orion nearly choked as he saw the state she was in. He couldn't keep looking as he turned away, tears threatening to fall from his wet eyes. Gathering the courage to move forward, Orion began to make his way through the crowd to his girlfriend. He stopped by the couch and looked at the window.

Sitting at the table, Orion stared at the plastic of the tabletop. He couldn't speak as anything he tried to say was choked back by a sob. He couldn't dare to look, as he knew he should've done something earlier. "I'm sorry Io..." he whispered as he silently cried for the girl who wouldn't cry for herself.

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Hospital Mental Ward
Nearby: Orion Schnee
@: xAlter

Iola SakaraIola didn't register Orion slowly gaining towards her, instead she stared off out the window. Her thoughts and memories shuffling together into a empty blur of pastel colors and vivid scents. A empty husk of a girl's chest slowly rose and fell as she breathed steadily the only ting keeping her from seeming absolutely lifeless. A quiet poem muddled through the hazy confines of Iola's drug filled mind as she could almost hear the words she needed to express. The pain she only wanted eased, would be revealed in these words and yet they were lost. Unable to do anything about it Iola simply looked out and gazed into the city.

It took her a minute for her to realize that Orion even sat down and another few to truly hear what he'd said. Her body was still as her eyes rolled over in their sockets and looked at the white haired boy sobbing beside her. Nothing of him registered, her cloudy mind tried to place a name, a memory a feeling to the person beside her and was lost. Always lost. Her chest rose and on her exhale her lips slowly parted as the wind escaped her lungs.

Slowly her voice crept out as she wearily spoke out towards the window only her eyes resting on is visage. She took in the details of his face that faded in her mind as quickly as she made them. "You...are..." Her breathing stopped her voice as the air entered into her mouth and dried her throat ever so slightly until the inevitable exhale. "A...Schnee...am...I...right?"

 

[xAlter]

Orion Schnee

Location: Hospital: Mental Ward
Nearby:
@Tags: The Suspicious Eye

Orion could only quiet his sobs as Iola barely recognized him. This was the same pattern over and over again, a reoccurring trend of forgetfulness that made the situation all the worse. With every past visit, he would be questioned about who he was, about why he was here, and why he cared so much. It would be the same routine over and over again that would never change, an unending symphony of pain and regret. Wiping his eyes, Orion responded. "Yes... I am a Schnee... Orion Schnee..."

Looking at the girl, Orion turned away with a pained hiss as he stared out the window. "It's a beautiful sight isn't it..." he said, more of a statement than a question. "We had a date there...." he continued. "Twice actually. It was our first time together too... Valentine's Day..." Wiping his tears, Orion kept looking out the window as he remembered the happy times, the better times. "Things were different back then..."

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Hospital Mental Ward
Nearby: Orion Schnee
@: xAlter

Iola SakaraHer eye lids fell heavily as she exerted a vast amount of energy to simply open her eyes again. "The...third...one..." There was a small twinge of her lips as there was an attempt at smiling, but it was too much effort and only a twitch formed. Her mind picked a term for him, something comforting that she couldn't reach. He was her, something, or so she thought. Though thinking for her was far too tiring she'd rather stare off and wait. Wait for what? The curious question squeezed through the fog of her drugged mind and reached the clearing of consciousness where the two sides of Iola sat and spoke to one another. What are we waiting for? Our body to adapt to grow, to change, to pulse, to strengthen. No one will touch you. I am here. We are growing together again.

Lids opening once again her eyes left Orion's focus and back onto what's outside the window. It took time for her eyes to adjust to the light again and even more to hear all of what Orion had said. Minutes of silence pass between the two before Iola breathed out another word. "Beautiful..." Her mind couldn't spare any more of a conversation as slowly it went to her next response one of remembrance. Opening her mouth nothing came out other than a soft exhale of air, possibly a small whine that may have once been a word but died before it left her lips. Her eyes closed again in a slow heavy blink as for a moment the light refracted off a strange dense halo surrounding Iola.

The halo vanishing as she opened her eyes she gazed back at Orion. "Things...are always... different." A heavy sigh reverberated from the girl as she continued. "Too...many...tears ...Orion." Her eyes slowly sharpened and there was slowly growing in the shine of her eye hatred pure and cruel. "You'll...never... see clearly...with tears...in your eyes..." Her head began to twitch ever so slightly as she tried to move it. This movement began to stir the orderlies as the began to stand up straighter in their positions.

Iola turned her head to face him and her arms began to twitch. "You...were supposed to help me... but you can't...can you?" Her arms shook as she slowly began to move her hands up from her lap. The orderlies cursed under their breaths, two moving over to the table. One took her arm and squeezed it tightly enough for her to begin to bruise.

"Come on Ms. Sakara it's time to go." The orderly looked from Orion to the other Orderly who was glaring at the girl. "Every time with this kid." The other orderly hissed under his breath as he went to help the other one.

Iola shakily got to her feet and the hatred in her eyes subsided to that of pain. "It's okay... I...don't...blame you."

 

[xAlter]

Orion Schnee

Location: Hospital: Mental Ward
Nearby:
@Tags: The Suspicious Eye

Orion stood with the orderlies, knowing his time was about to end. Although the visiting hours were public, he needed to say something fast. Grabbing the arm of the orderly who grabbed Io, he spoke. "Next time this happens, let it happen. Just to me, no one else. I deserve whatever I get." Letting go of the man, he watched as they took Io away, the feeling of guilt still not leaving his body. Exiting the mental ward, he decided to go back the newly established team BASL dorm. Before he left, he sighed nad spoke under his breath. "Blame me Io, for not doing enough."

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Hospital Mental Ward
Nearby: Orion Schnee
@: xAlter

Iola SakaraThe orderly looked at him as the boy took his arm and told him to let her snap. He laughed and looked at the other orderly before looking at Orion. "There is no way we will ever do that. We know what this girl is capable of. If she's ever touches something while not drugged up she will take this whole hospital down and kill everyone here. So, sorry Mr. Schnee, but we're not taking her away for your safety. That person doesn't care about you as much as killing. We have to be careful because this girl has her aura up always so we can't sedate her unwillingly." The orderly said squeezing Iola tighter.

Iola stood there and stared at them as they talked about her, her body twitching even more. Shaking as she looked up at the orderly the hate grew in her eyes again. "I...I'll enjoy bringing this ...building down..." A broken smile grew on her face and the other orderly looked worried.

"Okay time to go." Looking at Orion he spoke quickly, "if you want to talk to her more you can set a private visit." He tugged Iola along and back to her cell where they locked her back into her somewhat useless straightjacket and activated the gravity portion of the cell. In the pills wore off in a few more hours and Iola returned to the darker version of herself. Stretching in the usually tight straightjacket she looked up at the camera. "You cheeky fucks. You're learning. Good for you. It won't save you though. I'll topple this building when I'm good and ready."

 

[ChazGhost]

Jester Nightmarish

Location: The hospital after dark - Io's Dreams
Nearby: Io
@Tags: The Suspicious Eye

Late in the night as Io slept a panther faunas in a white coat, thick rimmed white tinned glasses, and surgical mask made his way though the hospital to the mental ward. ...I think I knew a few of these people... yep that's Greg... Good to see he didn't die in the flaming Grimm incident... good times... the doctor thought as he walk though the halls. A few minutes later he enter a bathroom in the mental ward. He locked himself into a stall and began using his semblance...

Then the doctor... Jester was now in Io's dream in his prefer set of clothes. "Hello, is any one home or did the hospital drug you out of your mind... Like Greg. You know I should visit him before I leave... I hope he isn't still mad." Jester said calling out for Io or who ever would answer.

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Hospital Mental Ward
Nearby: Jester
@: ChazGhost

Iola SakaraThe two girls were facing each other in the mental city a few blocks away from Jester. "Are you going to try again little lady? Or should we give in for the night?" Iola asked herself.

"This is the only way. You heard our therapist. She's not wrong." Iola responded as she wiped a brow of sweat from her forehead. She was breathing heavy and could see the vapor of her breath with every pant. They'd been at this for what felt like years, time passing however the controller wants. After years of running, talking, hiding and dying, Iola has tried to find the reason in her other self and the two have got along for the most part. She's accepted that she's stuck in this place and that her stronger half is in control.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know I just can't believe that you aren't afraid to lose your you. You sure are fearless little one." Iola said walking over to herself stretching her arm as she let out a heavy sigh and a smirk.

"Of course I am. You hold fear. Not me."

"Keeps you alive. But I like this arrangement better you're quite the submissive subconscious. Plus I still have plans for us. So we'll have to hold off for now." Iola said walking away from herself as she sensed something new in her mind.

"What? Why?! This isn't working because you don't want it to! Why are you doing this are you scared to have me back?! Or just too stubborn!! You hunt and murder me for sport but treat us with kindness the next day. What is wrong with you?!" Iola screamed at herself.

"Shut up." A large axe appeared above Iola and cleaved her in half killing the girl instantly. Walking down the blocks Iola came up to the wandering Jester. Leaning against a wall she smiled and called out to him. "My, my what is a innocent wolf in sheep's clothing doing in a scary place like this?" Walking over to him she patted his shoulder, "I've alerady been out of my mind. Now I'm something even more dangerous, I'm very sane." She said with a low chuckle, before hopping in front of Jester. "So what are you doing here?" Tilting her head she thought about it for a moment and then smiled as she clapped her hands together loudly. "Oh did you want me to kill you? You do know I kill our kind specifically. I'm happy to give you a taste, though if you want to die for real you simply need to wait a little longer."

 

[ChazGhost]

Jester Nightmarish

Location: The hospital after dark - Io's Dreams
Nearby: Io
@Tags: The Suspicious Eye

"I didn't come here to die. It's a achievement you won't be able to succeeded in in your dreams..." Jester said as his mask grew a big grin. "No I came here to thank you for your good work. You cause some big chaos in Beacon and sent plenty of people to the hospital. I'm fairly happy with the good work." Jester said calmly. "You know you would make a good mercenary like me, if you could handle your addition to murder a little more... Well a lot more." Jester stated looking at the place this Io cut the other one in half.

"What was with the scene between you and you? Having problems with your multiple personalities? I can understand that, I used to have a few... I miss them, except Tom. Tom was the worse and hope he ended up in hell" Jester ask as he trailed off in his mind to Memory of the past. "Anyways was she your Tom?"

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Hospital Mental Ward
Nearby: Jester
@: ChazGhost

Iola SakaraIola rolled her eyes as the faunus talked about himself again. Why can't I kill this one again? Oh right he's on the payroll. I don't get enough to deal with this crap. Guess I'm growing soft, or the boss is just that scary. Taking a step back she placed her hands on her hips and shrugged. "Meh, I'm good. Executioner is a easy job. Nothing wrong with causing some chaos to keep the narrative straight." Following Jester's gaze she sighed as he focused on her better half.

"No. She's not really a personality. More of a portion of my brain I just don't need. Not yet that is." She watched the bloody body pour out red on the concrete staining it one again. Her blood, their blood, it didn't matter Iola felt no remorse, especially knowing that she'd rear her head back up sometime soon. Gasping and coughing up water from the lake in the park, only to be killed off again when Iola get's fed up with her over something.

Looking back to jester she smiled, "but you should probably get some help with those personalities in your head. I've been taking therapy and it's been helping quite a lot." She said sarcastically. Giving a soft chuckle she raised a eyebrow, "I mean you have been taking care of that little child, right? Who knows if you don't keep yourself in check someone might come and steal her away. It's just a thought, or maybe you've already lost her."

 

[ChazGhost]

Jester Nightmarish

Location: Io's Dreams
Nearby: Io
@Tags: The Suspicious Eye

"As I said those personality are gone. They left on there own, except Tom. I took care of him myself..." Jester said with a grin. "Also I tried therapy once, I wasn't to good at. I only made patients more crazy and the doctor blow up... Good times" Jester said remembering some good times. Jester then looked down to Io as she menched Trix. "You don't have to worry about her. She safe, the amount of traps I have set up for fools trying to get in my base would kill even huntsmen." Jester stated confidently.

"Are you trying to get rise out of me? How cute. I'm here trying to be nice, visiting while your in psycho jail." Jester stated with a evil grin. "I can play the same game and I can play much much better my dear." Jester added as the atmosphere of area seem to darken and become more heavy.

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Hospital Mental Ward
Nearby: Jester
@: ChazGhost

Iola SakaraIola rolled her head back and laughed out loud at Jester. Tears rolling down her cheeks as she held onto her sides and almost lost her balance. "Oh boy you chose the right name, you're most certainly a clown." She continued to laugh ignoring the darkening atmosphere, the already black and white city was dark enough as is. Wiping the tears from her eye she tried her best to breathe. "Oh no. I was giving you some friendly advice. Especially since that girl isn't yours." Her body stopped shaking as she ran her tongue against her teeth. "But you're too much of a fool to take it."

"Heh, I mean only a fool would be stupid enough to come into someone's house and think they can do what they fucking want."

Iola said her pupils small and eyes sharp as she honed in on Jester. The whole area went black no light could be found other than the illuminating red splotches of blood splatter. Iola was no where to be seen, but she could be heard. "Run home Jester. You're expendable enough that I am not too worried about having my monster break you."

A small stuffed rabbit appeared in front of Jester, or at least it seemed small at first. The rabbit hopped up onto it's feet and began to bound towards Jester. With every step the rabbit became larger and larger. The ground bounced and reverberated and began to bounce with every step as if the floors were liquidating. As the nearly seventeen foot tall toy rabbit approached the ground under Jester became something of quicksand.

 

[ChazGhost]

Jester Nightmarish

Location: Io's Dreams
Nearby: Io
@Tags: The Suspicious Eye

Jester seemed complete unfazed by Io's accepts at intimidation. From Io disappearing to the rabbit and finally the quicksand Jester just looked around curiously but not frightened in the slights bit. "Little Bunny, do you really think cheap tricks likes these will work on me? My last name is Nightmarish for reason." Jester said easily walking out of the quick sand like floor with no reticence. "I see why it took you so many year to gain control of the body, your to unimaginative." Jester said looking up to the giant rabbit. With large smirk as a man covered in darkness appeared behind Jester before charging at taking down the rabbit. The shadow slowly uncovered the man revealing him to be a rabbit faunas, one that looked similar to Io for some reason. "Well little bunny are you going to say hi to your dear old dead dad?" Jester said gesturing to the copy of Io father he had created.

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Hospital Mental Ward
Nearby: Jester
@: ChazGhost
OOC: Enjoy trying to beat her. Heads up I'll win. If you really want to have a Op battle we'll do it in a doc.

Iola Sakara"Oh this is hilarious!" Iola laughed as she stepped out and looked at Jester. The floor tilting and causing him to slam against what was once the ceiling. Looking up at Jester she shook her head. "Really this pathetic imitation? You should learn from a real master of horror. That little devil knows how to make a living nightmare. You? Not so much." Stepping forward she waved her hand and the image of her father vanished with a puff. "You can enter minds, you can play all you like but you're powerless to someone who knows it's all fake. Let alone someone who made their dreamscape." Tilting her head she shrugged, "And if you think that beloved toy was my monster..."

A clawed hand grabbed Jester from the ceiling and clenched tightly around his leg the other buried itself into his torso letting blood splat down to Iola. Iola continued, "Well you're dead wrong." Teeth buried themselves into Jester's shoulder and tore out a piece of him. "You forget I'm not the only one in here..." The blood draining from the moist panting of the other Iola twisted and contorted into a monster. "And you just broke her favorite toy."

A loud cry erupted out of the monster as she began to rip Jester in half her entire will dominated by killing this man who is invading their home.

Iola yawned and continued, "People think I have anger issues, heh. Yeah that's all her."

 

[ChazGhost]

Jester Nightmarish

Location: Io's Dreams
Nearby: Io
@Tags: The Suspicious Eye

"Ohh ya her..." Jester said just before more or less getting mauled and torn apart by a monster Io. As Jester was torn apart another Jester walked up behind first Io with a box of popcorn and was eating it. "You have more mental defense then I thought, not anything I couldn't take care of if I wanted to" Jester said between bits of popcorn. "Though I don't have the time nor care to currently." Jester said handing the popcorn to Io. Instead of blood, stuffing was now coming out of Jester being torn apart. "Have that Jester doll as gift to replace her other toy... Also maybe you should let her switch out during therapy. It seems she could probably really use it." Jester said be walking away calmly and vanishing into thine air.

Moments later Jester, back in the real world, made his way back out of hospital and back home for a good night sleep...

 

[Brinni]

BASL Beginnings

Location: Headmaster's Office
Nearby: Zenith, Forest, Orion, Akashi, The Headmaster
@Tags: Hibiscus xAlter The Suspicious Eye The Prophet

Forest had arrived in front of the Headmaster’s elevator door as per the summons once classes were finished. Given the wording of the message it didn’t really seem like he had much of a choice in coming. Tilting his head towards Zenith, who had also received the message, he asked his teammate “What do you think this is about? The incident with Sakra maybe? If it turns out it was a feint and she escaped I’m gonna kick myself for making the call to let her live…” He pressed the button to call the elevator and waited.


Zenith’s eyes were glazed over with grogginess as he listened to Forest, only the knocking on the door bringing his attention back. “Either way I feel as I already regret it.” Zenith sighed deeply, allowing his shoulders to drop as he spoke. A summons from the Headmaster didn’t seem like a good thing, in any sense, and thus Zenith waited for some sort of scolding. Possibly for sleeping in class.


Akashi giddily skipped down the hallway, motioning for his remaining team member to follow. “Come on! The Biggest Boss needs us! Maybe we get to be the first two man team. I mean...okay well probably not. Maybe they-” At that moment, he looked forward to see Forest and Zenith, two of his newer friends. Or acquaintances, the definition of friend was lost to him. “Hello! What might you two gentleman be doing here? Did you get called too?” He asked them, his odd colored eyes switching focus on the two. “Why would the Headmaster need the scraps of two teams? If it was a mission it made more sense to have one or two whole teams….Ehhhhh! All this hard thinking is wearing my brain out. Let’s just wait and see.”


Forest turned hearing a voice approaching. Seeing Orion and Akashi he nodded a greeting. Forest’s eyebrow raised listening to Akashi speak. “Scraps huh? A little uncalled for Akashi, I should think, although not wholly inaccurate given that between our teams one is in critical condition, one couldn’t hack it here and two just disappeared. But, yes, we were in fact called here too. As for the reason, who knows. Perhaps he’s just getting statements from those involved in the Sakra incident. After all, Zenith, Orion and I were on the front lines fighting Miss Sakra. Though if that’s the case I’m not sure why you were called. I don’t even recall you being at the party, although I suppose it’s possible I simply missed you.” Forest gave a half shrug. “And you Orion? How are you holding up? The incident seemed to particularly shake you, which is interesting given your seemingly general disgust towards faunus.”


“Well you see what happened was , I was there and i did start to go fight, but i sorta kinda got lost and fell asleep. I think it was a gas or something from a plant. I don’t know how i slept. But yeah. Wanted to help though.” Akashi explained, nervously laughing at his actions. It was kind of pathetic, falling asleep in such a crisis. But what could he have done? At the time, He had the full intention of killing that rabbit. With Orion and the other’s feelings towards her, It was probably best he fell asleep. Actually, now that he thought about it, how was Orion doing? Akashi was sure that such an event would get to him; all the recent events pertaining to the team did. Sister and friend gone, and his girlfriend attacking and killing two students, even he would be fazed. With all Team STAR has been through, he should check up on him more. “Yeah, How are you feeling Orion? Like he said, you aren’t really the best at staying upright when it comes to Faunus. I mean, i haven’t forgotten how we were the beginning or school.” Akashi asked, grimacing at the hostility and general distaste between the two during the first week or so of school.


Orion didn't say anything as the four boys headed towards the headmaster's office. For most of the day, he hasn't left Io’s side in the infirmary. If he wasn't there, he was in his room sleeping, or trying to. His mental state was slowly deteriorating as everything took a toll on him. Bags were forming under his eyes due to lack of sleep. His grades were falling rapidly, something his professors had noted. If anything, Orion needed a change of view. Finally shaking from his stupor, Orion turned to the other guys. “I'm okay… I think… maybe... I don't know anymore…” he responded in a whisper.


Zenith lazily looked to Akashi as he approached, looking the fauni up and down before waiting on the door. As with most things Zenith was uninterested on the surface, only listening to their conversation. It was Orion that made Zenith shrug at his appearance, obviously taking a different toll to the recent losses. Allowing issues to stay unresolved, Zenith looked back to the door for it to open.


“Well, that’s good to hear Orion...I guess. I’m sure you’ll be ok?” Forest wasn’t really sure what to say to the boy to make him feel better, they were part of the same class but he didn’t really talk much with him. “Regarding the summons, I suppose we’ve only got one way to find out what this is for.” he said, just as the elevator doors opened. Grinning he said “Wow...I couldn’t have done that if I’d planned it”

When the doors opened up Oscar looked up at the four students as they arrived out of the elevator and headed in. “Oh, welcome. Please come in.” Naming each boy as they came in one by one he stood up from behind his desk and looked at them all. His eyes lingered on the lost look on Orion’s face and he let out a silent sigh. “Thank you all for coming. Fist I want to thank you three for your bravery during the recent incident. I know it may have been a bit overwhelming and rest assured the injured are being well cared for.” Taking a deep breath he continued, “I have brought you four here because of what has happened your teams. Thanks to the recent incident, it has left you both with half a team. Due to these events new students have been sparse and I have not been able to find any potential new members. So, what I am proposing that we merge you teams and become one team, Team BASL. Lead by Forest Bronzewing.” He smiled as he looked onward at the group wondering if they would take this news well.


Akashi listened to the headmaster with a calm expression, although internally he was slightly annoyed. How could there be not even two new people for his team? Now he was forced to be apart of an all boy team. Like some stupid boy band. Ultimately, however, he had no say in it. That doesn’t mean he wouldn’t make some dumb comments to liven the mood. “That’s gay. Is there really no new students available? Or am i just stuck now having to listen to a totally different person in an all boy team? I’m guessing i have no choice. Fuck.” Akashi blurted, trying to exaggerate his looks in a way that made him sound serious, although miserably failed. “Shit, i’m a member of a band of boys. A fucking boy band.” he chuckled to himself. New teammates, new “Boss”; what could go wrong?


Forest listened to the Headmaster, his brow furrowing deeper as he spoke. Before he got a chance to respond, Akashi had has outburst. He turned slowly towards the boy and looked at him sternly. “First of all, you can watch your tongue. I’m not certain who raised you but clearly they didn’t teach you the value of being polite. I suppose that will have to be my job, should this team actually form this way.” Looking back to the headmaster he shrugged. “Well, Akashi is obviously against it. I’m fine with it, circumstances being what they are. Though I must admit, I’ve got my misgivings about Orion as well. I understand that circumstances have been challenging for him as of late, but he seems fairly unresponsive to most things.” Turning to speak with Orion directly he continued. “This is a dangerous position to take up, being Huntsmen, and it’s rife with loss. It’s our duty to cope with it and keep pressing onwards for those that can’t. I certainly wouldn’t want to be with someone that can’t hack it, nor can I imagine anyone serious about being a Huntsman would want someone that is practically comatose as their leader. I’m more than willing to work with you and even let you keep your position as leader if you would rather, I’m sure we can determine a different name, but only if you are going to be serious about this. If you can’t hack it you may as well go back to that palace of yours in Atlas and live the life of luxury you were born to. I won’t have you hold me back.”


Orio turned to Forest, his eyes hardening before going back to that lifeless gleam that they held for the past couple of moments. He simply nodded as his fists tightened at his side, the comments brought upon by Forest as they discussed the new team and its leader. “The issue isn’t anything with you, or the team, or anything Forest.” Orion spoke, his tone soft and almost a whisper. “I’m just dealing with things in my own way right now. I know life is full of loss, as a Huntsman, or just a simple civilian living an ignorant life, away from the responsibilities of the world.” Sighing, Orion looked to the headmaster, eyes lingering on his form as he nodded to himself. “Yes… I see no problem with the new team. There will be bumps along the road, but if Akashi and I managed to put aside our differences, we will be able to do so here.”


Akashi stared at his new leader in disbelief. Was he really serious? Akashi blinked a few times before erupting into a fit of laughter. “Oh man… ‘first of all, you can watch your tongue.’ he mocked, wiping away tears. “Chill out, i’m not against it, just think it’s funny. Really funny.” Akashi calmed down, and adopted a more tame demeanor. “I like the new boss, really funny. But I doubt you'd be able to direct me that much, just gonna put that out. I just can't take you serious.” He added, holding back another laugh. “But anyway, I'm good. This new team is interesting, so I'm down to be a part of it. It'll take some getting used to, but as Orion said, if him and I can get along, I'm sure I can adjust. Eventually. “


Forest watched his new teammates carefully. He expected Akashi’s reaction, nothing the boy did made Forest think he’d take anything seriously. It was Orion he was more interested in. He had tried to bait the Schnee, to see if there was any sort of reaction. For a brief moment, so brief he’d have missed it if he hadn’t been watching carefully, he saw an ember of determination before it faded. Good. It's still there. He looked back to the headmaster and nodded, satisfied. “Alright then. BASL it is. Come on then guys, we’ve got a lot to talk about. Zenith, we’re going to move in to the STAR dorms, but not quite yet. Have a good day Headmaster.” Forest turned around and led his new team back to the elevator.

 

[KarenAKAMint]

The Suspicious Eye Hibiscus Brinni xAlter The Prophet ChazGhost IG42 KingofCool LoneSniper87 Rantos

One Month LaterIt has been a long and slow month after the attack on the first years. Classes continued as students tried to get back to the rhythm of things. Some have been removed from Beacon due to their parent’s request or due to medical requests from their injuries. The discovery of Robyn, tortured by Io was announced to her previous team before being put under close care. New and old faces came to the school to fill in the spots that were left open after the events of the attack. New friendships are being formed as some were broken. Even the warming weather was enough to forget everything that had happened to many of the students. One thing that might live up the mood was the chance to see family. As students were finishing up with their last class for the week, parents and family were just arriving to get a chance to visit their children. Some parents seem worried, others bother of the thought that their children were not safe, or to some, they were just happy to be back at Beacon. Even if they were here to see their children, they couldn’t help reunite with their old teammates and classmates. When classes were let out, parents began to keep their eye out in hopes to see how their sons and/or daughters were holding up. The reunion of many was just great and loving as other were met with arguments. Even the teachers, mainly Professors Sharp and Auburn, went out of their way to drop their work as soon as the bell rang to go be with their children and spouses that were more than likely already with their children. Everywhere that students looked, they could see faces of famous heroes, huntsmen, and huntresses, some being their own parents. All but one parent walked among the crowd. Oscar watched from his office trying to figure out and solve other things that are crawling out of their hiding places, as well as being afraid of finally returning to his children after so many years being away from them. SettingIt’s currently Friday after classes The weather is warm with a few clouds overhead Parents are walking around the quad and remember you are in charge of your own parents, so have fun.