Rumia Quest VI: Succession [Complete]

[Raikaria]

>"Awww yeah. Bet I could fight even Elly on even ground now. And with the new sword I'll be getting, I bet even her impeccable defenses would get cleaved."
>Beat.
>"...I'm gonna need to get used to this powerup, don't wanna have an incident where I accidentally squash something important."
>Shrug. "Well, that comes later, sword first!"
>Let's see about making the three-dimensional shadow of a large-ish hand-and-a-half sword with a sorta-squarish, yet still angled, tip. And the blade seems to go past the hilt on the front edge to form a sort of bladed guard for the hands. "Something like this I'm thinking. I was originally thinking it'd look cross-ish, but I can make a Dark Energy Weapon that'll look like that, so I wanted this sword to be something a bit different. It's exactly to scale too."

> Shinki looks at the shadow you form, and you feel her gathering a massive amount of energy, unlike... anything you've felt before, before she places her hands over the shadow shape, and matter begins to form.

> Yumeko, Mai, Yuki, and Luize [Who takes her ghost form again], all begin to glow, and strands of energy stem from them to the shadow.

> Shinki looks at you, and then the forming blade.

[Hanzo K.]

>Let's put our energy into it too!

[Raikaria]

>Let's put our energy into it too!

> You put your energy into the blade, and a black and white stream comes from you.

> You feel yourself being drained heavily, as the blade forms. You can tell the others, barring Shinki, are too, when, suddenly, with a motion of her hands, the contributed energy is cut off, and Shinki continues alone.

> The sword quickly takes form, fitting the mold of darkness you formed for the goddess. It is a brilliant blade, largely silver in color, however, where the light directly shines, it reflects with the red and black that Makai itself is filled with. On the pommel, seems to be a crystal, which is swirling with blue, red, purple, and black energies. You can feel the energies running through the whole blade, like the crystal is the blade's heart or something.

> "All that is left... is to name it." Shinki says.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Well, if it was black, something like Shadowheart would work, but it's all silver and stuff. Which, don't get me wrong, is awesome. Just makes it harder to find the right name. All the good ones like Excalibur and stuff are already taken y'know."
>Let's give it a close examination, with our eyes and our heart. If this blade truly desires a name, it will tell us itself. It is our sword after all.

[Darkoda]

>If we're going to keep on monkeying around with Christian themes, how about Longinus?
>Sure its not a spear but details.

[Hanzo K.]

That one's already technically used though, need I remind you of 'The Lance of Longinus'?
Besides, not a spear. It just doesn't feel right. (I actually specialize in Myths and Mythological Weapons.)

[Raikaria]

Just to note, do not consider a name 'used' unless it has been referenced in canon/Rumia Quest.

On the other hand, there are some names I will not allow. Excalibur being one. Mainly because this is a weapon forged by demons. Technically, it's an unholy weapon.

The name can also be a reference to something else, not direct. It doesn't have to directly be named after something. I'm yet to find an appropriate Dante reference which I've been using for Makai-related things. Taoism could be a good place to look for inspiration as well as Christianity.

[Hanzo K.]

Well, my post was aimed at getting the sword to give a few hints at what it would like to be named.
Weapon like this is bound to have a will of it's own after all. It's just common logic.

[Raikaria]

Well, my post was aimed at getting the sword to give a few hints at what it would like to be named.
Weapon like this is bound to have a will of it's own after all. It's just common logic.

I am aware of that, but for me to give that, I would need some time myself to research, which I did not have [It was almost midnight my local time], so I posted OCC about some possible sources.

[Hanzo K.]

Understandable. Come to think of it, you might have already given me the hint.

What do you guys think about 'Crystalheart'? Since the gem on the sword is almost like it's heart, and a gem's a kind of crystal.
Alternately, 'Gem of Makai', since it was created in Makai, by a group of Makai's notables, and it's got a nice-looking gem set in it? Nevermind that the sword itself is pretty beautiful too.

[Raikaria]

Understandable. Come to think of it, you might have already given me the hint.

What do you guys think about 'Crystalheart'? Since the gem on the sword is almost like it's heart, and a gem's a kind of crystal.
Alternately, 'Gem of Makai', since it was created in Makai, by a group of Makai's notables, and it's got a nice-looking gem set in it? Nevermind that the sword itself is pretty beautiful too.

> "It's not for us to decide, although, that gem of Makai name is kind of already taken. The Heart is basically a gem after all." Shinki says.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Hmm...Hey Shinki, y'think someday I might end up doing what you did? Y'know, making my own world with a Magic Gem." let's stare at the gem in the sword as we say that.

[Darkoda]

How about Unified Chaos? A bunch of chaotic people did unite to make it after all.

[Hanzo K.]

Ooh, I like that! Let's go with that!

[Raikaria]

>"Hmm...Hey Shinki, y'think someday I might end up doing what you did? Y'know, making my own world with a Magic Gem." let's stare at the gem in the sword as we say that.

> "Doubtful. I wouldn't advise it, the gems have a habit of hating you for it. Besides, your level of power is not even comparable to how powerful I was, even before I used the Heart to catalyze my energy and magnify myself to godhood. I'd say you would have to increase your energy... three thousand times over, to even be able to create a pocket dimension. Maybe higher, seeing as your power is not creation in the first place."

How about Unified Chaos? A bunch of chaotic people did unite to make it after all.

> When you think this, the sword vibrates a little in the air, letting out a pleasant tone.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Hmm...I think it likes the name 'Unified Chaos'. Gonna have to incorporate this little beauty into some spellcards."
>Beat.
>"Hey Shinki, show me a clear still image of that Red-Winged Woman again would you? I just had the strangest thought relating to my new look."

[Raikaria]

>"Hmm...I think it likes the name 'Unified Chaos'. Gonna have to incorporate this little beauty into some spellcards."
>Beat.
>"Hey Shinki, show me a clear still image of that Red-Winged Woman again would you? I just had the strangest thought relating to my new look."

> Shinki forms an image of the old you, or, more precisely, a 3D construct.

> The figure is about 10 cm taller than you were, and broader and more muscular too. Her wings are larger than yours are now. The blade is longer and wider than yours, although partially to accomodate the ruby, and partially because the wielder is larger, so probably can bear the increased weight.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Overall, she's taller and more muscular. But I'd say I look a lot more like her than I used to, eh? This gets me to thinking that maybe if she wasn't an angel, maybe she was an assassin sent by someone like you. Since you put a lot of power into essentially rebirthing me how I am now, this new look of mine can't be a coincidence."

[Raikaria]

>"Overall, she's taller and more muscular. But I'd say I look a lot more like her than I used to, eh? This gets me to thinking that maybe if she wasn't an angel, maybe she was an assassin sent by someone like you. Since you put a lot of power into essentially rebirthing me how I am now, this new look of mine can't be a coincidence."

> "Actually, I'd say after you gained some of my power, you look less like her. Your hair has silver ends, for example. Your wings are more demonic in appearance." Shinki says. "Your eyes are orange instead of red."

> "Oh, and about the height difference. I don't think all of your body existed after I blasted it for the heart to reconstruct. I might have de-atomised the other ten centimeters when I killed her." Shinki says. "Not that I planned for you to rise under the control of the Heart at all."

[Hanzo K.]

>"I was going more with the overall look and feel. not the specific colors and such. Note her hair, same style as mine, just with differently-colored highlights. And then there's the preference for this particular sort of Sword. The funny little similarities like that."

[Raikaria]

>"I was going more with the overall look and feel. not the specific colors and such. Note her hair, same style as mine, just with differently-colored highlights. And then there's the preference for this particular sort of Sword. The funny little similarities like that."

> "Well, the spirit is still the same in the end, nomatter how many times it's been twisted by the Makaiheart, and then had a reset button pushed by Yukari."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "And who knows, she might not've been a Grade A Jerk. She could've genuinely thought you were putting those she cares about in danger. Well, we won't know just yet I suppose, not until we get more info from Yumemi. Odds are pretty likely she'll know."
>Then grin, and go clap Mai and Yuki on the back in a hearty and friendly way. "Well, now you don't have much of a reason to fear me anymore, since I'm 'One of The Family'."

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "And who knows, she might not've been a Grade A Jerk. She could've genuinely thought you were putting those she cares about in danger. Well, we won't know just yet I suppose, not until we get more info from Yumemi. Odds are pretty likely she'll know."
>Then grin, and go clap Mai and Yuki on the back in a hearty and friendly way. "Well, now you don't have much of a reason to fear me anymore, since I'm 'One of The Family'."

> Mai shivers when you touch her. You guess she's not totally over it. Although at least she's not quivering in fear...

> Your head throbs. When you think about it, this is probably the longest you've been in Makai, besides that one time you started hearing voices when you came to find out about Shinki's status, a few days ago.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Guh. Startin' to get a headache. Looks like I'm gonna have to cut this visit short. Feel free to swing by the Dusk Forest if you're in Gensokyo, eh? I'll see about treatin' you guys to somethin'!"
>"Shinki, you can pop open a warp still, yeah? Seeya again sometime you guys! I'll treat ya to lunch down at Mysty's!"
>Let's head on through when she pops open the warp! And be sure to wave and grin cheerfully!

[Raikaria]

>"Guh. Startin' to get a headache. Looks like I'm gonna have to cut this visit short. Feel free to swing by the Dusk Forest if you're in Gensokyo, eh? I'll see about treatin' you guys to somethin'!"
>"Shinki, you can pop open a warp still, yeah? Seeya again sometime you guys! I'll treat ya to lunch down at Mysty's!"
>Let's head on through when she pops open the warp!

> "Only starting, interesting." Shinki says,

> When you pick up the blade to take back, it turns into a silver mist, and enters your arm. You get the feeling that you can call on it when you need it, like Remilia can call upon Gungir, but doesn't carry it.

> Shinki easily opens up a portal, and you walk though... to find yourself not at Alice's, but... Eientei. You guess Shinki forgot Yumemi shouldn't wake for another week and a hal...

> Yumemi is standing in front of you. Awake. She looks ragged, but certainly not on her deathbed anymore.

> "... Of course you show up out of a portal to Makai." she groans. "Here to gloat?"

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"Actually, I didn't even know I'd be coming through here. I thought the portal was going to land me back in the Forest of Magic."

[Hanzo K.]

>Then smile. "But nah, gloating ain't my thing. I was actually hoping you'd be awake because I wanted to know a few things that only you'd have the answers to."
>Then grin. "Chiyuri'll be happy to see you again when you get back to her after fully recoverin'. I'm sure you'll get back to her once things are settled."

[Raikaria]

>"Actually, I didn't even know I'd be coming through here. I thought the portal was going to land me back in the Forest of Magic."

> "Stupid goddess going things on a whim without regard for others..." Yumemi grumbles.

>Then smile. "But nah, gloating ain't my thing. I was actually hoping you'd be awake because I wanted to know a few things that only you'd have the answers to."
>Then grin. "Chiyuri'll be happy to see you again when you get back to her after fully recoverin'. I'm sure you'll get back to her once things are settled."

> "Why would you be interested in my type of knowledge. I don't understand that. What do you want, reverse engineer my technology and sap the magic back?" Yumemi says.

> "I can't go back." Yumemi says flatly. "The connection between the worlds is cut off, and I am only alive due to magic, a force that does not exist in my dimension. Since my life doesn't fit the laws of my dimension, I would be rend asunder, and unable to exist. I cannot be sustained by something that does not exist. After all, the magical creatures outside the barrier to this reserve perished when magic died. Going home... would be suicide, unless Chiyuri can complete my work."

[Hanzo K.]

>"You sure? Because what restored you as far as I know was just accelerated regeneration of what you already had. Like a plant regrowing it's flowers."
>Then shake our head. "Nah, technology ain't my thing anyhow. I figured since you were going on about magic so much, that you must know about the myths and legends of your world. Particularly ones about red-winged women with swords."

[Raikaria]

>"You sure? Because what restored you as far as I know was just accelerated regeneration of what you already had. Like a plant regrowing it's flowers."
>Then shake our head. "Nah, technology ain't my thing anyhow. I figured since you were going on about magic so much, that you must know about the myths and legends of your world. Particularly ones about red-winged women with swords."

> "The healing may have been like that, but one does not simply restore lifeforce. You cannot create life-force. However, that Kaguya, through magic, has limitless life-force. Put simply, she transferred some of an infinite to me."

> Yumemi suddenly looks shocked.

> "How do you know of the Valkyries?"