Arabian Swindler

It was od to fly with a fleet, but Dejen didn’t think too heavily on it as he, and the other ships, moved out and got closer to where Arbin lived. And once a ship was prepared, Gabe was sent off. The small Ketch being outfitted with a few extra things to help hide it for the coming night.

Everyone waited inside the ships, while Gabe himself waited on the ship with his team. One changeling acting as their ride both in and out of the area. The sky had gotten dark and the Changeling kept low to the ocean to help hide them. But as they approached, they began to make the Ketch come to a crawl.

Enola looked up along with all the rest, as she said, “Gabe…” A slight concern there. “I think you should… call them about this...” (end)

Gabriel nodded, taking the radio out of his bag to activated it and told. “Uh guys? Theres Warships. Lots of warships around Arbin place. With spotlights moving around to keep anything reveal. We can’t get in without being spotted.” (done)

“Well…. Crap.” Cora was heard before being hushed. It was Semor that was to speak up next.

“If you don’t think you can smuggle your way in.” At this point the ship near lurching as it quickly turned and dove away from a spotlight from a passing frigate. “Then return to us. The fact that Arbin has ships around does not assure me.” Then seemed to ask, “what sort of model are they? And how strong are their spotlights?”

Red made a face and told, “really strong, I’m surprised they have them. Normally Equestria has the best searchlights in the world, but these things have insane range.”

“Those must have been made and modified by Doug then.” Semor seemed to say in thought. “What is their direction and heading, if they have any?” (End)

“They’re all due west,” told Gabriel wit ha frown, as he look over and said. “Most are facing west and to Arabia.” thinking and asked. “Are you sure I can’t just-,”

“No.” told Horn. “You may not be as fully cursed-- but you can still be captured.” going on to add. “Plus, I don’t think you can handle everything with those ships of extra forces-- or whatever else may be in Arbin place.”

“I’m heading back.” told the changeling driver, moving their Ketch back as Gabriel thought and soon activated the radio as he asked.

“Is it possible that Doug could make a radio tower and have radio transmissions for his ships? Maybe assume like us no one used such things too? We could try to look for their radio frequency to overhear them.” (done)

“Do you not think I have not thought of that?” Pranks somewhat annoying voice nearly yelled from over the radio. “There is not a single stable transmission from them! I would of noticed as soon as we’ve gotten cloe, I have the most advance pieces of technology known to--”

“Put a sock in it already!” Bakari was heard. “We get it, you’re a giant narcissist.” (End)

“And if you raise your voice like that again, I’m going to have my changelings make you scrub the floor!” told Mercy as she told to the gorup. “Regardless, head back to the Innovation. We will need to figure out our plans-- and how are we going to handle the large ships along with the reinforcements Shimmer is sending to possibly aid Dejeen.” going on to add in grimance. “And if there's more than one Queen being used by the Hunters or Jubali to be their messengers and spies.” (done)

While the ship turned around and began for the main fleet, all could feel a certain concern to this. Though it was at that moment that Cosmo spoke up. “If Doug and Arbin are moving out, how much do each of you want to bet that the others might be getting together to meet with Dejeen’s place?” (End)

“It’s likely,” agreed Sicarius. “But I don’t think the other's can. Since Criff is staying in Equestria, Gouson is talking care of the northern area, and Karcia is just too far away. Odds are Jubali, Dejeen, Doug, Shimmer, and Arbin may meet up at the city.”

Dejen thought over and look over something, as the Striped told. “Jubali is heading to Kirth. Odds are that may be where Dejeen is-- and where they’re going to meet up.” (done)

“They must be preparing to take the city or a few nearby ones to establish themselves before we make the first move.” Semor mused out. “Making a fairly clean and thought out plan, into a outright battle on our hands.” (End)

“So what is our move?” asked Gabriel, as the Ketch is heading into the hanger of the Innovation as it settled. “Because we got to do something before they establish themselves and cause more trouble.”

“I can’t get the rest of our group here,” said Sicarius in frustration. “They’re all defending Sanctuary, so we’re limited with our own group.”

“What if we just head straight there and catch them by surprise?” asked Jordan. (done)

“We don’t know what’s there.” Cosmo pointed out, “And even if we catch them by surprise, they might not be all there.” And further told everyone, “this is bad. But there’s a potential opportunity here. Four of our targets are going to be in one location. And they’re bringing a lot of resources into this to take the city.”

“So you suggest we allow them to gather, and then strike them all at once?” Semor asked, “seems a bit of a risk to allow them to build up and shore up defenses.”

To that, Cosmo told, “Even the strongest armor can’t protect from everything. They have more ships, more people and powerful people. But we have communication, powerful ships and can coordinate much more efficiently. They have to rely on changelings to relay messages. We don’t.” And finished with, “we’re all here and can do a multitude of things. If we want to take out the big players? This might be our chance to get all four at once and cripple this empire severely.” (End)

“And taking out a lot of information we can get from their heads too, especially Jubali.” added Umbra as Dejen told.

“We don’t really got a choice, since we don’t have that artifact Camous mention? We’re going to have to deal without getting information out of them. And with how dangerous two of them are? We might as well kill them.” (done)

While Gabe’s group all left the Ketch, Semor told, “Then let us take a few days to not only plan but also prepare for this fight. It will be a large one.”

While a few would agree to that, Prank soon said, “Don’t be so stuuupid. We can not waste not a second! Once those fools figure out that we have duped them with that little ‘Test’ the mangy cat talked about in Equestria? They’ll know somethings up! We must be ready to strike on a moment’s notice!” (End)

“And how the bloody Tartarus we gonna do that?” asked Gem. “In case you haven’t notice, if we just went at them, they would probably do something reckless like unleash the demons on the city, or them all running away knowing we’re there for them.” (done)

“Well we can’t wait around. They will figure out something is up as soon as they find out whatever the test was, that we know somting.” Felix agreed.

“Don’t worry. They won’t know it was us.” Farin seemed to assure them all. “The letter I sent was about a issue Twilight needed to think about dealing with in a area that Criff travels by. A few stand-ins are going to be in the area. If they get attacked? We’ll know that they are for sure spying on those in high position.”

The six soon reached the bridge of the Innovation, rejoining a few people that were in on the conversation. Cosmo humming to himself while telling, “Look, I know that we want to strike hard and fast, but also plan things out. But we can’t do one or the other, we have to do both options.” Proceeding to tell. “Semor’s right about a sound plan. But Prank isn’t wrong. We need to react as soon as they notice something’s up. The best solution? We move in, plan on the way there, and sneak us in.”

“And how do you propose we do that?” Prank asked irritably, “You think we could simply wander right in as if they would allow us?”

Cosmo said in a casual tone. “Well, someone has a bag of holding. And I’m sure someone here knows invisibility or some sort of magical ability to just sneak in.” (End)

There was a bit of silence as Gabriel thought and said. “I’m pretty sure I have some invisibility potions.” reaching into his bag as to search as Dejen asked with a raise brow.

“Invisibility potions?”

“They don’t work long, mostly five minutes at best.” replied the Wolfkin. “I asked Tish if I could have something to hide me-- but it was the closest thing she could make.” then took his bag off as he added. “Hang on, it’s probably deep in there.” jumping in his bag to search for it.

Stares were given as Dejen shook his head, not wanting to even question how Gabriel do that and turn to ask to Farin. “Is it possible for you to make some sort of invisibility rune to get someone to sneak all of us with the bag inside the city?” figuring the whole ‘invisibility potion’ was a bust. (done)

Considering it, Farin said, “it’s possible, but the potion’s saffer. It won’t give a magical aura to it, if they prepare for it.”

Cosmo soon said, “that’s fine. We only need five minutes.” it got a few looks, but he went on to tell in the large call. “This is the plan I have. We let the fleet attack openly.” Being very clear on that. “They in response, will send their fleet over. It’s bigger, so they will no doubt only send what’s needed and leave the rest to guard the city. If they try dogpiling ours? Even better.”

“In what way is that better?” Eve asked.

“Turns away all the attention from the one person that has a bag of holding that contains the ground force.” Cosmo told. “They take the potion, go down to the city, find a place to hide to let out the ground team. Then, the ground team and large force, attacks from there. Inside the city and able to search the place for our primary targets. And as long as our fleet is faster and can fire from further away? They can whittle down the larger fleet. Which can’t fire down at their own city by the time we’re inside.” (End)

“Then I will need to stay on the Innovation,” said Mercy. “To help coordinate the Innovation and ensure we are distracting them.”

Dejen thought on and asked to Sicarius on the comms. “Is there anyone you can have stay with your fleet? Or is all your Misfits coming?”

All except for Prank. I can have them spread out in the city alot more in groups. I do need Prank to have his ships move in coordination with yours.”(done)

“While the plan is simplistic, it’s deceivingly effective for it’s use. I will come along.” A few people a little surprised to hear this. “We have three people with very intimate knowledge with magics and ancient knowledge. Four if you incluse one Doe with a Spirit aiding her. And since we have four targets? It’s prudent that the four teams have one of us in each group.”

“To cover each base?” Vass seemed to ask.

“In a manner of speaking.” Semor told. “Example: what if instead of the two Twins group facing Doug, it were Sicarus? Whom has little to no manner of means to fight his equipment. Answer? We give him a single person that can face him, such as Cora. Smae for Shimmer. If Cosmo doesn't face her, but instead, let’s say… the twins? Then one of the others, like Farin, can assist in defusing an issue.” (End)

“But who will go with who?” asked Dejen.

Gabriel enter out as he had a potion in hand as Grinder helped pulled the wolfkin out as Mercy thought and asked. “What about those being former humans go after each four? While the rest of us handle the smaller enemies and ships?” looking to Dejen as Mercy went on. “I know you want a piece of Jubali and since you have that map? You can track him easily. But we need to consider who can work well with the other and fill in what space to handle each of the target.” (done)

Cosmo thought on it and said, “well let’s figure out strength and weaknesses to each of us.” And proceeded to ask, “who of us have the biggest impact vs. who?” Then said with a ahdnt o himself. “Clearly I’m best for Shimmer. But I can possibly handel Jubali just as easily and maybe Dejeen. Doug I don’t know enough about.” Then pointed to Dejen. “You want Jubali, Dejen. But with your own gear you could face Doug and even Dejeen.”

“I get it. We figure one person to act like a cover for one side.” Vass spoke up, “meaning that whoever other’s we’re good against, we can overlap.” Then thought on it more to say. “I’m not going to be great against Shimmer. She can’t hurt me, but all she has to do is keep me at a distance.”

“So you’re with whoever needs extra muscle.” Cosmo affirmed. “Jordan is extra muscle too. He can also face Shimmer, so he should go with whoever can’t deal with her.” Then working it over, he said, “who else has what to give?” (End)

“I can go with Dejen and Jordan.” spoke in Leona. “I can help with Nibbles with me if you’re facing either Jubali or Shimmer, as well as Doug and Dejeen.”

“Me and my brother can sneak and work around with Shimmer.” add Umbra. “We know her tricks enough to handle her, and while we don’t know how Jubali fights? We can handle Doug and Dejeen.”

“Although what about Eydis and the Twins?” asked Dejen. “One isn’t clearly a fighter and the two are gods. They may have to stay on the ship.” (done)

To that extent, Bina said, “we’re facing the fleet.” Making herself pretty clear. “We can fight in the city, but we don’t want to risk it.”

Asha seemed to joi in and tell them al. “They’re too strong. If they tried to fight anyone? The city will get destyered. They’re deciding on simply staying out with the fleet and fight them out here, where they will cause the least amount of damage.”

Nodding, Cosmo commented, “that should light a fire for them to come out too…” Then added, “Or… they can stay on the ships as reserve if things get out of control.”

“Sounds good.” Miko responded. “I migh’ just stick around here to keep the ships going. Felix also can keep the floating trashcan’s floating too.”

“Well I’m coming down.” Serena told. “Not sure about this Jubali guy, but I’m pretty sure the rest can’t do much to me.”

“I’m staying on the ship.” Eve informed, “I’m a medical healer mostly. Cora can take up the fighting though. I think she’ll be effective on most of those threats.”

Enola soon said, “I don’t know about Shimmer, but maybe I can face everyone else.” Going on to add with Gabe, “Gabe and I know how to work togeather too. I think we can handel most anyone except maybe Shimmer.”

Working it over, Cosmo said, “then let’s organize.” Looking to Gabe and Enola to say, “you both can come with me. And maybe Leaona can tag along. That should cover our bases and needs.” Then looked to Dejen. “You should consider taking Vass, Farin and maybe Cora.” (end)

“I may need to head with Dejen.” spoke in Krev, sounding like he was struggling with something. “I can’t move as fast-- but I’m built like a tank with my armor. Plus I can easily handle Cora role as a fighter.”

“Then me and Umbra can go with Milo and Cora. We know how to work well with each other.” told Sicarius.

“Then the Dread Wolf will go with Semor and Serena!” told Jordan as he was playing his ‘persona’.

“Wait...you’re the Dread Wolf?” asked Krev in slight surprise. “Weren’t you supposed to be dead-- or in hiding? With your bounty, you are the biggest reward anyone has seen!”

“Eh, I decided to play the peaceful life.” replied Jordan as there was a grin in his tone. “But I like being the Dread Wolf when it calls for it-- having a persona is the closest enjoyment I’ll get with any action!” (done)

There was a moment of silence before Semor cleared his voice, “Regardless… seeing as we have formulated a semi-workable plan. Now comes the more… interesting bit. The fight itself.” And soon asked, “how do we want to handel each of these primary threats?”

“Elimination.” Johari told. “They’re too dangerous to keep alive. While the information is nice, I think we can all agree. It’s safer to kill them all and not give them a second chance.” (End)

Dejen sighed but nod in agreement. “They got useful information in their heads...but Johari is right. No second chances, no means to trick us-- we kill them and use what we can to cripple this empire more.”

“Then you better come down here, Dejen.” told Karth as he said. “Me and Rah-Rah improve your exo-suit. You will need it for this fight.”

“I’ll be down there, Karth.” assure Dejen as he added on the comms. “Get all your gear, any extra ammo, weapons, and anything that could help. We’re going to be dealing with not just them, but extra goons to fight us.” (done)

Chuckling, they heard Prank, “LET THE FOOLS TRY AND STOP ME! AH-HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! HAHAHAHAHA!!” Everyone else sighing deeply as Prank was going to be laughing for quite a while.

The day was slowly slipping by as the city swarmed with ships of many a make. While some seemed streamlined, new or advanced, others seemed a little aged, banged up and placed togeather. While others bore the mark of the pride to the Arabian Changling Hunters. While below them was now a city, no longer under the rule of who used to be in it’s seat. Taken by what could be defined as an army.

With such a strong and sound conquest, many made sure to corral those of the city under their new leader, and keep the detazins complaint. And while things were progressing as hoped, the fleet overhead saw something. A stretch of ships of strange make, headed by a single large battleship. Immedetly, many reconized the Inovations Rise, and many began to prepare.

And rather abruptly, they heard from loudspeakers. “COWER LESSER LIFEFORMS!” PRank’s loude shouts echoing all the louder. “AND BE IN AWE AT MY FLEET! YES, I HAVE COME TO CONQUER AND DOOOOOM YOU ALL! TREMBLE AND BOW BEFORE ME AND MY METAL FISTS!” As ships began to move, he went on, “Oh, you want to challenge I? Challenge I and the admittedly less impressive Death Gambler? FOOOLS! Surrender at my AWESOMENESS, or…. BE DESTROYED! BEG! BEG LIKE THE WORTHLESS FLASHBAGS YOU ARE!”

A battleship, now close enough shot a round. The cannon ball taking a moment to fly and reach the fleet of a few and hit on a shielded hull. Prank then hummed. “I see. So you choose death.” Then cried out, “YES LET THE DOOOOOOM AND GLOOM BEGIN! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!” Cannons, apparent lasers, magical shots and more pelting the fleet.

Now stirred, the large fleet of Pirates, slavers, Hunters and personal ships rushed out. Like hornets disturbed by a unruly intruder. They all went full speed, going after the fleet as Prank continued to taunt and laugh at their ‘pitiful attempts’ to fight.

All the while, Enola shook her head while standing on the single invisible ketch high up. She gave the changeling that flew it a nod, opened the bottle to gulp it down… and dove down. Bag ight in her grasp. She sped down, eyes looking for a good place to hide… and turned. Wings open as she twisted and turned to a thin alleyway space and landed.

Bag down she opened it and allowed the other’s out. Serena being the first to say, “that guy is loud. I could hear his annoying voice from inside.” (End)

Krev was the second, in his heavy armor with his gear as the Sangheili admit. “He is.” the other's were getting out of the bag one by one, as when they were getting their gear ready and kept their guard up? Umbra was shoved out of her bag as she grumbled, mostly as she gave an annoyed glare at Gabriel, who in turn gave an annoyed look as she said. “That is so unfair on how much you have!”

“Yes,” said Gabriel as he got out and took his bag in a possessive manner as he look to the thief. “And you can’t have it, or whats in here.”

Sicarius sigh as he said. “Sis, just let it go.”

“Its total hax he has that in the first place! Do you know how much easier it would be for me to carry my stuff around?” asked Umbra.

“We can make one for you-- just let it go, sis!” told Sicarius as he took out one of his revolvers as he thought. still, I’m shock the guy is so loaded he still trying to be a thief, he should be set for life with what he got. (done)

Nodding and rolling his shoulders, Cosmo said, “we should pair up and move out.” Giving a glance to each person. “Keep low and try and find your targets. We want to kill them and get out quickly.” Then added, “make sure you all keep your runic papers close if an emergency happens and you need to quickly get out.”

“What about you?” asked Vass while checking over the spare weapons he got for this. “you’re the only one that can’t use it.”

“I’ve got 8 more lives.” Cosmo told simply, “and it won’t be the first time I had to go solo. If worse comes to worse? I’ll find one of the other groups or hide-out.” (End)

“Alright, be careful everyone.” warned Dejen as he took out Lucky. “We don’t know the situation in the city, so it’ll be a while for the other's to reach here to act as a distraction.”

“We’ll be fine.” told Sicarius as he lowly smile. “Not the first time we’ve been in a hostile city.”

Jordan turn to ask to Semor. “Think you can keep up with a demonic armored terror?” (done)

Smiling, Semor told, “you will be surprised at how effective someone of my station is when forced to fight.” and tipped his tophat to the others. Moving out with Jordan and Serena.

Milo gave a glance to each person, and looked to Leona. Sighing he took her hand, gripping it and saying, “stay safe.” Ears flicking back in some anxious worry. (end)

Smiling, Leona move to kiss him on the lips as she assure. “I will, Nibbles will keep me safe.” then playfully told. “Just make sure you stay safe to, Milo.” (done)

He smiled and gave a nod, then joined with the two assassin siblings and Cora. While Cosmo stepped up by the doe and gave her a nod of assurance. Then they were off. Gabreil and Enola skulking along with them.

Dejen then found himself alone with his tead, and after a moment, the four of them nodded and moved out. Dejen having the map out to track down the single-most annoying threat that had been around all his life during his time here. It was time to end this.

Moving around the next corner, Semor said, “we best be careful. I’m unsure of where any of our targets are, but if I surmise? We should first try the most secure of locations.” Stopping by a corner of a wall as some guards pass them up. And while they waited, he went on, “Dejeen is more than likely at the palace. And Doug could be working on getting his equipment figured out.” (End)

“What about Shimmer or Jubali?” asked Jordan, having his shield and mace ready to act as both defense and fighter. “I doubt we’ll encounter Jubali, but we may encounter Shimmer somewhere in the city.” (done)

“Perhaps we will.” Admitted Semor, once more taking lead. “And while we are equipped to handel her? She is no simple noble with no skill in combat. She is a very accomplished dark-arts mistress with her hooves deep in many a demonic pact.”

With an odd look, Serena asked in a near hiss, “translation?”

Holding back an insufferable sigh, Semor told while they again stopped by a corner. “Translation: she has dark magic, powerful magical skills and can call upon or summon demons.” And peaked around the corner to see some more passing guards. (end)

“Which means we’ll fighting demons mostly as she keeps her distance and use spells to kill us.” Added Jordan, having his hand ready with his mace as he added. “I could be able hit the demons, maybe deflect the spells Shimmer hit at me.” Then admit. “Although I don’t know if I can deflect the dark magic. I never encounter it much.” (Done)

“Allow me to handel her if she starts to use magic.” Spoke Semorrather simply while they sliped around the corner and moved quickly down the road. Taking another turn for cover while another patrol began to pass by. Breathing out, Semor remarked, “this is time consuming.”

“Why are we sneaking?” Serena decided to ask, “Arn’t we here to storm the place anyways?”

Rolling his eyes and seeming to get a wand from his sleeve, Semor told, “you may enjoy bloodbaths, but we need to do this with a fine edge of precaution.” and held his wand up while the patrol passed them up. “Now hold you places. I have a little something to help.” And twirled the wand. Wisps of colors seem to come off three of the patrol and to Semor.

When enough gathered, he turned and flicked the wand at himself, a shimmer of magic making him soon look like a horse. Then one flick, Serena joined and looked like a pegasus. One last one and Jodran found himself looking down and at himself. And besides an odd shimmer of ghostly shapes? He couldn’t tell what he was disguised as.

“There.” Semor spoke. “That should be enough to fool the common rabble.” and added, “in case you're wondering.” Wand hiding once more. “Serena, you’re disguised as a pegasus. Jordan, Diamond-Dog.” (end)

“Better than nothing.” Said Jordan as he asked to Semor. “How long till we’re revealed?” (Done)

Seeming to walk out with more confidence, the two tailing after him, Semor told, “it’s a light illusion. They can still smell us and hear our normal voices. Furthermore, keep in mind your distance. They’ll notice you don’t ‘feel’ like what you look like.” And added, “and it can be striped away with a strong enough spell. So be cautious of magic.” (end)

Nodding as Jordan glance around as he said. “So keep away, got it.” The ‘d-dog’ moving along with the two in the streets as Jordan asked. “Think we’ll encounter demons?” Recalling on the info Shimmer transported demons here. (Done)

“Likely.” Agreed Semor. “But I’m not sure where they are.”

Taking a deep breath, Serena said, “not here.” Going on to growl out, “I can usually smell them. They kinda stink. Not a bad stink but… I don’t know, I can just smell them if they’re near.” Taking a deep whiff again, and stopped. Sniffing a few times and saying, “I smell blood.” (end)

Glancing to Serena as Jordan ask. “Can you track it?” Figuring it might lead them to one of their targets, or at least a start. (Done)

She gave a snort, but took the lead anyways. Telling as they moved, “if it’s not our target, I’m still eating whatever's there.” Both men trading looks.

Turning back to her, Semor spoke, “your choice in dining leaves me to question.”

“Yeah, well you try being starved 24/7 with every meal hardly lasting ten minutes.” Serena shot back. (end)

“At least you don’t have to hear a weapon speaking in your head 24/7.” Told Jordan, hearing the weapon complaining.

“Master, do not be so crude! I merely wish for you to fulfill your destiny as the Lord of Domination!”

Jordan grunt, mostly as to ignore the weapon talking to him. It’s been more talkative ever since he took his persona more often. It was harder to resist smashing it against a wall to shut it up!(Done)

This time, Semor had to sigh and pinch the brim of his nose. Yes each person had issues, but really? Did they have to complain now of al times? Letting out a breath, he just refocused on the task at hand. Though they found themselves stopping at a door that was closed and apparently lokced as Serena couldn’t open it.

Semor flicked his wand out and after some motions, found himself beat to it. The door came screeching open as a mace met the lock, and Serena shoved it open. Jordan followeding, and Semor blankly staring after them. Wand back in place. “Simpletions.” Groused the cat under his breath, following after.

Now that they were closer, the smell of blood was thick. And as they looked about the lit space they found many dead bodies laying around. Though they were not the only ones as a number of heads lifted and turned, looking plenty demonic. Serena said, “oh. So that’s why I couldn’t smell them.”

The first demon there made a screeching howl and all the rest moved, all rushing to attack the three. (End)

Jordan rush up as he slam his mace into the first demon face. Shield slamming into another as Jordan snarl out. “You puny demons dare to attack? The Dread Wolf shall beat you in your place!” Smashing his mace more and more as Jordan couldn’t help but laugh, using his persona to get into the fight. (Done)

Serena leaped right into action hardly soon after, roaring all the while and taking to the first demon in rage. JAws ripping and tearing away-- while Semor let out a breath at the two. Why did he get paired with them again? He wasn’t too sure now. Though as he walked in, allowing the two ‘brutes’ to wipe the floor with the demons, he stopped and analyzed the place. Fresh deaths, some circles, a number of demons…

He turned his gaze around and scanned the room as he saw a door leading to some other room. A door that was now open and a irate looking unicorn stood in place. Wand snapped to hand, Semor immediately got ready at her glowing horn that gave a strong pulse of magic. One Semor took no chances with as he cast a puls of his own form the wand.

Like that, disguises flashed off and the mare blinked at whom was all there. She even spoke, “Oh, Sir Semor.” Sneering, “What an unpleasant surprise.”

“The unpleasantries are all mine.” Semor told sternly enough, ear flicking at the two continuing to fight. “I see you’ve been up to your normal messy hobbies, as always.” And turned, wand snapping up to cast a bolt of magic to send a Demon back.

Laughing, she told with a detestable smile, “all for the betterment of my own self.” and charged her magic once more. “And while the meeting is nice, I must insist you now all die.”

“Please, a lady must go before the gentlemen.” Semor went bantering back as he flicked his wand, her magic clashing with his own, spells being deflected or stopped or in some cases with the cat? Being used to reflect on demons. (end)

Jordan glance to see Shimmer as he turn to tell to Serena. “We got Shimmer!” The armored Wolfkin slam another demon as he called out to Semor. “You got her?” (Done)

“For the moment.” Called the cat, “Deal with the pests!” And swiped his wand again, sending a spell away from himself. And when a lightning arc came for him, he sent his own steam of magic, both colliding before he flicked and sent the thunder straight to another Demon.

Shimmer sneered and with magic lit, made what looked to be a couple small portals. Imps flying out with laughing glee as the swarmed the place. Something Semor chose to back away from as by the time they reached him? He seemed to vanish.

And all the same reappear on a different side of the room, wand swinging as a number of magical shots flew out. Shimmer hardly turned in time to use a barrier, and skidded back from each strong shot. And with her back Turned to the others as Semor called, “Wolf!” And cast another spell she had to focu on, though she turned to see Jordan badding demons and imps away to close the distance. (End)

Mace slamming and knocking demons and imps as Jordan roar out. “The Dread Wolf shall destroy all in his way!” Raising his shield to block a demon swiping its claws at him, the terror slam his mace deep into the demon. But quickly raise his shield to block some imps coming at him as Jordan snarl and force them back as he rush towards Shimmer.

The mare teleported a distance away as she fired a bolt of magic at Jordan, but the Dread Wolf raise his mace and slap the bolt of magic. Deflecting it towards a imp that was burnt to a crisp and into dust as Jordan focuses on the demons and imps around him. Slamming his mace into anything close as he taunted. “You think you can harm the Dread Wolf? The Dread Wolf shall make you submit to a true terror.”

Imps laughing maniacally as they came down, pestering him as Shimmer taking and chucking a whole crate at him. Jordan turned and saw Semor catch it with his own spell so Jordan wouldn’t get crushed and send it elsewhere. The wolfkin smashed his mace into an imp as he charged towards Shimmer as he kept bashing any demons and imps to stay away from him as he was seeking his true target.

Although Shimmer summoned a larger portal as a larger demon came out in a rush, sneering to face Jordan-- until the demon recognized Jordan as it screamed like a little girl and was rushing back into the portal. Recognizing the wolf from last time as it was beaten down until it had to flee back into its demonic plane. “Even your demons know when to flee from me!” scoffed Jordan. (done)

Scoffing herself, she let her horn glow with eire colors as the floor upheaved and shifted. Jordan felt his footing slightly trip p, before the ground lurched and he was sent back. Semor flicked his wand again, catching and lowering the wolf down before he and Jordan worked in tandem. Wand and Mace being used to stop or smash earthy debree. When the ground settled, Shimmer walked up towards them.

With a smirk, she told, “you two are pathetic. Here you are, trying your best and I’m not even tired.” And went on, “and seeing as I dont hear your friend anymore, she is more than dead. My little helpers munching on her remains.” She and the two glancing… then felt a bit quiet.

Besides a few imps, the other demons were gone. Serena could be seen sitting on a semi-clean area of the floor, slurping up a long tail, gulping it down and not a moment later, lifting a paw to gulp down an Imp she had caught. All the remaining Imps keep a very large distance away from her. She gave Shimmer a look and asked, “got any more? I’m still hungry.”

Semor blinked and remarked, “I am honestly surprised.” Not thinking the chimera literally meant it about how hungry she got, or Dejen’s claims of her eating a whole tree. (End)

“The Dread Wolf is in agreement.” agreed Jordan as he looked to Shimmer to mock. “However, it seems you are the pathetic one. Seeing as any lackeys you summon shall be devoured by the Chimera of Gluttony.” (done)

Serena hissed to that, but Shimmer didn’t look deteured. She lit her horn and magic cascaded around her as she told, “you will not be able to defeat me, you lowly, pathetic ingrates!” Going on to tell as she charged her magic more, “I am the single most powerfulest Unicorn in--” And rather abruptly, a mace smacked her face, bypassing much of her magical defenses. For a moment she stumbled about, dazed and surprised by the attack.

Semor reacted quick, wand flourished as magic struck and tore at the magical energies, Shimmer pushed, stumped and now rolling as she lost her footing completely. By the time she got up, she was scuffed up and her face bled. She was going to lite her horn, before Serena was heard roaring.

When the unicorn looked back, she found a fags and claws at the ready. Both Semor and Jordan half flinched at the mailing that happened. Even the mare screaming out in both pain and terror. And after a near minute, there was only silence and a bit of munching.

Serena, a bit bloody now, walked up and chewed away at the leg hanging from her mouth before slurping it down and with a loud gulp, asked, “we done?”

With a long look, Semor said, “well.. I suppose we could spend some time to… search for anything relevant or aid the others…” Clearing his voice to say, “excuse me, I’m getting over the fact you ate a whole pony in a minute.” Adding, “or that your… jaw was that flexible.”

Shrugging Serena said, “I told you I’m always starving.” (end)

“Still, thats fucked up.” told Jordan, moving to get his mace as he put it on his waist. “Like, really fucked up with how you just ate her like that.” starting to believe on Dejen claiming that Serena could eat anything-- as he asked. “Isn’t it usually bad to eat demons or imp on the fear their blood could cause harm to people? You know, being ‘tainted’ and all that?” (done)

While she licked herself a bit of the blood, Serena said, “not me. Don’t know why, but doesn't do anything to me.”

“Clearly you have a stomach made of something that surpases anything this world can muster.” Semor said dryly. Though as he looked to the Imps trying to scurry out, he breathed out and chanted something under his breath-- and zapped each one. Making them banish one by one. “Let us not dally much longer. Jordan, inform the others Shimmer’s dealt with, we can meet-up with another group if they need aid.” Getting the wolfkin to nod and get the radio out.

Walking on a tight and thing ridge, Milo carefully plotted out a path for his team as they were heading for the most obvious place for their target. The Palace. Not long ago Jordan had called in that they got rid of Shimmer, which was nice to know. But now the group of three were wandering around to either meet up with anyone that needed extra help, or locating anything worth of value.

Milo didn’t ponder on it, only creep and keep up his lead for the other’s with him. Even nearing the edge of another building where he got ready and jumped, latching onto a small hoe to climb up and onto a roof. Where he later helped the other’s up as they moved by the edge and looked over where the Palace was. As well as the large open garden space they would have to cross to reach it. (End)

Looking over the area, Sicarius said. “Alright, this is going to be tricky.” looking down over the garden space as there were some patrols, being some mercenaries, hunters, and some armored beings. As Sicarius hum in thought, Umbra look over as she said.

“We could use a rope to swing our way to a window.”

Shaking his head, Sicarius said. “Too far of a distance.” thinking as he asked. “Milo, Camous, Cora-- see anyway to get us into the palace without being detected?” (done)

While they scanned the area, Milo soon said with a flick of an ear. “Camous says that Arabian palaces like this often have a secret exit. If we find the exit, we can sneak in.” Thinking some as he continued to listen. “But we’d have to actually search for it around the outside of the palace.”

Cora thought to that and worked over the area and asked, “why not I just go off to the side to cause a commotion so you guys can sneak in?”

“We don’t want to cause too much alarm.” Milo told. Again looking over the area. Though he soon brightened up and said, “actually, I think I have an idea.” And looked at the two foxes. “Get four knives out.” While he got to his bag and searched for some papers. (End)

The two siblings took out four of their knives, looking to Milo as Umbra asked. “What are you planning, Milo?” (done)

Working over the papers and drawing up some runes, Milo told, “I’m going to make teleporting runes, put them on the knives and then have Cora toss them to the Palace roof.” (End)

The two nodded as they waited for Milo making the runes as they saw him drawing them up, working them over as Milo worked fast. Working over the design of the runes before he finished up, the two wrapping the papers around the four knives as they pass them to Cora.

The herno raising her arms, looking over at the roofs as she threw the knives over. The four looking at the knives raising up, then falling down over the roof as they could’ve sworn the knives reach their destination as Umbra nodded to Milo that all four knives were on the roof. (done)

He took a breath and took a moment to pass each one a paper and with a nod to them, they all activated the runes. In a momentary flash, they found themselves on the round roof. Two of them having to reach out for something to stop from sliding off and the other two helping them up.

Now on the buildings, Cora asked, “okay, we’re on the roof. Now what?” Looking about the area while Milo pointed up, “well, there’s a tower over there.” And with all eyes up, they all got the idea.

Cora held a hand out and said, “okay, grapple then.” Knowing she could toss one up to the tower’s top pretty easily. (End)

Sicarius passed his grapple hook with a rope attached on it, Cora raising her arm and tossing it to the towers top. They saw the rope dangle a bit as Sicarius lightly pull the rope, making sure it was secure as he soon got up to climb as Umbra went up after him. The two climbing up as Cora and Milo followed after. After five minutes of climbing up and entering in a window, they glance over to see no one as Umbra said lowly.

“Now, where’s Dejeen? He could be anywhere in the palace.”

“Or at least, in the throne room.” added Sicarius. (done)

To that extent, Milo said, “we’ll just have to look around.” Glancing back to see Cora quickly rolling up the rope and passing the grapple back. “It is late, maybe he’s getting ready to sleep?”

“After Prank’s shouting?” Cora asked, “nah, there’s no way anyone’s going to sleep after that.” And motioned out the window. “Also… there’s that.” And one glance out showed their small fleet blasting and downing many of the other enemy ships. “I mean… if the guys as full of himself as Semor said, maybe he’s watching it all at some balcony or somthin’.” (end)

“Very likely,” agreed Umbra. “Dejen also said the horse would probably flee if he notice they were losing too much.” (done)

Milo thought and said, “then we need to go down and figure out where the secret way out might be.” And glanced to his side telling, “Camous will look through the walls while we look for Dejeen.” (end)

Nods were given as they were going down from the tower, reaching down until they came to a door as Sicarius peak through the key hole. Looking around before the assassin move to slowly open the door as he peak around as he told lowly. “Clear.” moving the door more open as he took out a knife, with his sister coming behind him as Milo and Cora came behind them as the door was quietly closed back.

They began searching through the halls, being cautious on not being spotted by any patrols, or peaking around corners as they didn’t find any signs of a balcony. But they had to wait for a patrol passing by, as it seem security was raised up with the fighting outside. They didn’t made any attacks yet, as they didn’t want to alert any other guards that might overheard the fighting.

Although as they were making their way, Umbra glance over on a door as she heard a faint shouting. She motioned the other's to the door, as they came to it as Umbra pressed her ear to hear something faint.

“--tell that damned lion I want to know whats going on! Where are our reinforcements? Where are the damn ships that minotaur promises us?”

She motioned to the other's as she told lowly. “I think Dejeen is on the other side.” (done)

Milo seemed to say nothing, but perked his ears and nodded, “he is. Camous says there’s a lot of guards inside.” And looked to the floor and breathed in. Getting chalk out, he told, “I’m making a summoning circle.” And they knew what that meant, he was going to use some demon to no doubt reach through and attack. “Just give me a moment.”

“Oh, don’t worry, we’ll give it.” Cora smirked while getting herself ready. “And you two let me know when to ‘knock’. I’ll make sure they let us right in.” (end)

The two rolled their eyes, as Umbra listen in against the door, hearing something about orders and demanding the Hunters to help. But no movement was made on the other side. Frowning Umbra told to the other's. “I don’t hear any movement.” thinking as she asked. “Think Dejeen is using a changeling for message relay like Mercy said about?” knowing that the changeling queen told to them that the hunters and to a extent the empire might be using a changeling queen to act as their messengers and relay information. It was likely Dejeen was barking orders at a drone to figure out what was going on.

“Its possible, maybe they got a couple of changelings to act as watchers?” said her brother, as Sicarius frown and added. “But we should be ready if they notice us if there is a changeling on the other side of the door.” (done)

While he was almost done, Milo said, “Camous see’s no changelings. But they could be someplace else or…” Working it over some before shaking his head. The thought didn’t make much sense. Though once he was done, Milo stepped back and told, “it’s ready.” Prepared to charge the rune and release whatever would be summoned to fight. (End)

“Alright Cora, do it.” told Sicarius as the two foxes move back from the door to let the Herno ‘knock’. (done)

Smirk becoming bigger, Cora wound up an arm, and smashed it forwards.

Dejeen and those inside did not expect for the doors to come flying open, nore the odd Herno to come rocketing in as she called, “Knock, knock! Plumbing service-- eh?!” And found herself floating up by magic as a unicorn mare lifted a brow at her. Cora gave a smile, and said, “sucks to be you.” (End)

There was a larger raise of a brow, but smoke pellets came through the door, smoking coming out and covering the room as there were coughs.

“Quickly, to your positions!” ordered Dejeen as he called out. “So Death’s Gambler! You think you could get the change to hurt me? I have news for you, this time things will be different, for I have all the cards and you have-,”

A large roar came out, as something big burst through the doors, slamming and killing the ‘guards’ as the smoke disappeared. Dejeen eyes widen in shock as a large demonic thing of horns and thorn like skin glare at everything as the horse turn to run off as he shouted. “Defend me!” seeming to turn for another way to escape from the likely bloodbath.(done)

The beast gave another roar and rampaged forwards, much like a bull within a china shop and making a mess of everything. Dejeen immediately headed for the door, the unicorn from before keeping pace as both ran out and headed for a hall-- before the wall burst with debris and something in the dust. When it cleared he first saw a mouse… then saw a fairly smug looking Demoness behind him, cooing, “Aw, leaving so soon?” and raised a crackling hand of red magic. “Don’t be rude, dear sultan. You have guests.” (end)

Staring at the demoness, and the mouse by the demon side, as he quickly spoke. “Now, now, we don’t need to have violence.” quickly looking at the mouse. “What is that Striped paying you? A measly amount in trying to kill me?” going on to tell. “I can pay you double, right now if you work for me. I can ensure anything you want-- can be gain. Money, a position-- even female slaves if that’s your desire.”

“How about it mouse? I’m sure that penniless Striped can’t offer what I can, even less he lost his touch.” (done)

To that, Milo shook his head, “I’m not being payed anything.” and said, “I just thought to give you an offer out, because everyone really wants to kill you.”

“Don’t take his deal and I’ll snap your neck.” Told Camous with a touch of glee, “after maybe beating you to a bloody mess.” And looked to the unicorn slightly stepping back. “Who’s your friend?” Drifting forwards as the mare stopped, realizing she was spotted. While Dejeen himself began to think things over. Trying to figure the best option for escape--

He nearly gave a whine when the wall behind again burst with something. This time it was one of his guards, now beaten silly and that Herno from before walking in, pounding a hand to her fist. “Talk about boring.” One large demon beast breaking it’s way through the door and two foxes following. (End)

“And what is this offer you are given to me, mouse?” asked Dejeen as he was going to try to get himself out of here alive, possibly try to use the unicorn by him to help escape with her magic if things fail. (done)

“Surrender and tell us everything.” Milo started as he looked to Camous. “Or… she and the other’s will just kill you.” (end)

Glancing around, Dejeen prefer to live as he didn’t want to die. But if he play his means right...he could be able to escape. He may not have wanted to surrender-- but he didn’t want to die. The horse knew too well that he couldn’t escape, but he could bide his time. “Very well.” begrudgingly spoke the horse, knowing he would need to wait until an opportunity came to escape and get himself back in power again. (Done)

The unicorn seemed to understand and let herself relax. This made Camous coo out, “look at him, being so smart.” And while she held a hand out, Milo handing her some papers, she said, “but we know your likes, Dejeen~” Floating up to both as she said, “hold still.” And with deceivingly fast speed, he and the mare felt something get slapped on them. And just as quickly, their bodies went stiff.

Camous floated and prodded at the horse’s side, taunting, “let’s see you escape when neither you or her can move an inch~” Giggling all the while, “and I wouldn’t try magic. The curse can be… very painful.” And turned to call, “Oh Sicarius, I think we have this wrapped up!” (end)

Sicarius nod as he took out his radio, figuring to give a call up as Umbra remarked. “Still...kinda weird we didn’t see any changelings.” glancing to Dejeen as she said. “With him shouting orders, I would’ve expect one to be there…” she eyed the unicorn mare in thought as she look to her brother to ask. “Were there any changelings around the previous room?”

“No,” said Sicarius, but understood her sister's suspicions as Umbra took out a changeling detection stone as Umbra used the stone on the unicorn mare. The stone blinking as Umbra said.

“Well, look like she is one.” (done)

CAmous hummed to that, and sunk to eye level with the mare. She contomplated the fake pony, stairing dead into her eyes for a long while. “You’re awfly calm with working along side someone that funds the Hunters.” WAtching those eyes intently. “You seem more scared of me than anything else, hmm~?” Smiling some at how still those eyes tried to be.

She smiled more. “They can hear you, right?” The demoness being certain of this. “Then do tell them to come on out of hiding. Becuse there’s going to be a change in order in their little club.” Then waved off, “we can find out more later, let’s get them blind folded and we can leave.”

Milo gave a sigh to that and said, “I’ll… send the demon back.” And want to the large demonic beast that was irrtibly stomping about in the other room now.