Spirit Shrine Gathering

This shrine sits upon a an island in the ocean.
It is said to be a direct gateway between the spirits, the Gods and the real world.
Many glowing orbs alluminate its archway.
One for each element, but then there are more.
Red- Fire
Blue- Water
Green- Earth
Yellow- Wind
Purple/Black- Dark
Gold- Light
Silver- All combined. - This orb sits, bigger than others, in the centre of the arch. Fused to it like a limpet to a stone. Under each orb, a pillar stands tall, incriptions carved into each one of them.
In the centre of the ring, a shimmering pool of shallow water is dipping into the floor. A circluar marble like stone placed just under the water, close to the surface. An 'X' carved into it.

Along the side of the shrine, a odd entanglement of savage nature has been caught up with the shrine, the vine like tenticals crawl up the bases of the pillars, and along the outside of the steps, each infused with tiny thorns...

A Cloaked figure sits upon the marble floor, palms on its cold surface, looking deeply into the pool.
It lifts its arm, revealing a small dagger, similar to the one Xérvísh was given by Misa.
Small drops off blood dripping onto the marble floor, and seeping into the pool.
The Pool glows red, then shimmers white, a beam of energy sent up to the sky.

With a small thump, Xervish lands on his feet. He looks around, slightly dazed but comes to, quickly. He admires the stone arches and as he looks around, he turns to Misa who is holding the knife. He raises his eyebrows and then looks below his feet, seeing the pool of blood.
"And to what do i owe this pleasure than?" he asks Misa, "I was just in the middle of something. Recovering those from battle and seeing long lost friends but i suppose they could wait."
A golden shimmer travelled down his arm. The spirit wolf had drawn near to the surface of his own for the fact that they were in a spirit plane.

There is a loud Bang and a small cloud of black smoke and Hijo appeared. He looks around and noticies the two figures. He lights a cigar now and walks forward. Spirits crowd around him.'Hehe I could sense this place from the otherside of the globe. So many spirits'

"Heh, sorry about that, to be honest Xérvísh, i wanted someone who could appriciate this place as much as i do. And also, i knew that you are of spiritual intelligence...don't worry about the blood. Come, get out of that pool" She gestures to him to move to her side, she has already stood up, and moved closer to the silver orb.

"I must admit, " He says as he walks over to stand by Misa's side "that this place, even from a glimpse, fascinates me." He stared at the orbs, in turn, and then looked at the larger, silver orb.
"So, What is this place?" He passed his gaze over the whole of the arch. "I mean, i am assuming the arch is some kind of gateway but to where does it lead? And what of these orbs?"

Hijo makes his way slowly up to the pair and realises he hasnt been noticed so he hides behind a pillar and listens in.

"I Believe it is a gateway, but to what i'm unsure, but by the looks of it.." She glances around a bit. " It must be a gateway between the spirit world, to our world...amd possably a link to the Gods...

Hijo is surprised to learn about this. 'Strange' he whispers As he instinctively lights a cigar. Which is a mistake because the pair can smell the smoke.

"...Xérvísh...theirs something else which has been bothering me...Is Yip-Lee Okay? i haven't seen him around much, since i dispelled the darkness which was afflicting him...i feel he...didn't want me doing so...but perhaps i'm wrong...what do you think? "
Misa Turns to the side, regonising the smell of cigars "Hijo?"

Hijo realises his mistake. And walks out of cover. 'Hehe yes its me, It gives me away everytime . stupid habit, Nice spirit collection going on here, I could sense these thousands of miles away' Hijo walks over without his headgear on so it was just his bare skull. He acknowledges Zervish and looks around.

"Amazing..." He paused in thought. "But then where is this? This kind of artifact would be dangerous if used by the wrong person..." He walked closer to it, running his hands down the stone of the arch. "What if we were to try it... i mean, we'd never know where it leads if we didn't."

Xervish sighed to himself. "Lee has... replaced his Demon like form with that of a half-shura. He has also recently gone off with someone to where i don't know. He said something about revenge... perhaps against the Shura. He didn't want the form, he just wanted the power." [And i believe that someone was supposed to be Hijo...]

Xervish glances around as he hears a whisper of a voice and then smells an acrid smell.
"I suppose if things can go in, they can come out as well..." He held out his hand, bringing forth energy in readiness to defend, incase it wasn't Hijo... "Who's there?"

[GAH. There was TWO new posts and i have had to edit it twice now. This last bit won't make sense. Just say i am using the energy incase something DOES come out the arch.]

[ Oh crap yeh Im ment to be with Yip to find Misa, Just pretend I wasnt here I will start again with my new character]

As draeden Macaws walked out of cover he noticed the two creatures and moved towards them his red armour gleaming in the spirits light his swords lighting up the area behind him. He saw that they were armed and his expression was not readable under his mask.

Xervish watched the being walk foward. "Who are you?" He aksed, hostile. He lightly touched his sleeve and adjusted it slightly but other than that, left it alone. The energy was still drawn, ready within his arm.

"He- He did what!? Oh no...Xérvísh....i apologize, i shouldn't have gotten involved back in those days...but you know...times where hard...I...I didn't think it would turn that way...He knows that we are all working to eliminate the shura...does he wish to be killed... or does he believe that there power will be returned, and they will destroy all there is...and everyone he knows...He is not thinking clearly. And...yes, thats why i brought you here also, i thought we could have a look."

She steps towards the silver orb, hovering up to it, and sliding her claw down the stone around it.

'My name is Draeden Macaws!, and Im looking for someone you know.' as Draeden draws one of his flame blades and his mask gleams in the moonlight.'Tell me were to find him or you will face the consequences!'. the spirits swarm away from him in fear.

Keeping his calm, Xervish retorts, "Usually, it helps when you tell me who you are looking for. And a tip for the future? Try to ask politely without brandising a weapon. It helps. Trust me." However, after saying this, he pulls his sleeve up, bearing his leather straps on his arm that hold many crystals. He pulls one out and holds it in his palm. His eyes flick to Misa and back to this Draeden.

He errupts in laughter. He then sheathes his weapon and fire swarms around his hands, then extinguishes.'Alright lets go for the polite effect, Im looking for someone called Zen and I know youve seen him you couldnt give me his were abouts ?' He then stands up to his full 7.8ft height and pulls out a small crystal of his own.

"A crystal user, 'eh? Well, i would tell you where he was, except i don't really know. I was just with him but i had to leave, ah..., suddenly." He told him. "And, anyway, i am kind of busy at the moment," He said as he walked back towards Misa who was by the silver orb.

"Zen..?"
Misa Sighs at the sight of the fighting. "Look, this isn't the place to fight... You never know whose watching you..."

"Of course," he says, placing the crystal back in it's pouch.
"So, any ideas on how to use this gate, then?" Xérvísh asks as he sends a bit of his Art to his feet, to gently lift him from the floor up to Misa and the orb.

"i Have a theory.... this place has something to do with elements...but theres more to it.. Dark and light are also present, perhaps showing a balance? The Silver seems to be a fusion of all elements....what do you think?"
Her hooded head tilts to the side.

He was silent for a moment.
"Perhaps, all of the elements that are represented need to be used upon the orbs. Of course, light and dark, if they are as you say they are - a balance, then i would assume it would require two people to pour natural energy into it." He paused again. "I suppose me and you would work quite well for that. You know, balancing the opposites." He looked towards the silver orb. "And then i assume the Final Orb would just represent the activation of the gate or perhaps the elements need to be simultenously on that."

"Although... i have another theory." He says after a little white. "What if, all the orbs have to be activated one by one and then you visit each elemental gateway. Once activated and visisted, the final gateway would open. Perhaps, as you mentioned, the gateway to the gods..."

"Heh, i suppose your right. We would. Hmm, i have someone who can help us with that elemental issue."

Misa turns to the pool, sliding both her claws into it, the blood ripples around her hands, glowing different colours, then it dyes black, the water dancing upwards, then sliding off the shadow which stands under it. Misa smirks towards Ashizukai.
"Ashi! Long time no see, i need your help, will you use your Elementalist skills to reignite those orbs?"
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Ashizukai nods, her white glowing eyes widen towards Misa.
Four puppets glow different colours. One red, blue, yellow and green, the energy at extreme levels. Ashizukai awaits an order from her old commerade Yami.