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Post by Atsuko on Jan 26, 2021 11:36:26 GMT
Rumia seems pretty certain about selecting the Knight, apparently even disregarding strength in the process... So, there were other qualities that went into this kind of position? The Knight thought about it for a moment. The easiest way for her to imagine it was like if there were some kind of incredibly destructive Dragon serving as the guardian to the Kaioshin... Yeah, that wouldn't really work! " I suppose you're right about power... But I'm sure others are skilled and refined?" She then admits. If anything, she couldn't hold a candle to Micaela in that regard. It didn't take Rumia long to start sneaking in her teasing words, though. Cute? Adorable?? That's what she wanted out of a strong warrior? The Kai even followed up by saying that Atsuko was perfect!
'Oi... I don't think warriors are supposed to be cute or adorable...', she thought to herself. Already feeling a little conflicted over this. To her, Knights projected an image of strength and stability. They were kind of the opposite of cute, since the whole point was to be an intimidating sight to their enemies, and a comforting sight to the ones they were protecting.
Unfortunately, she didn't even have the room to object. Rumia sealed it up with a comment about doubting the goddess. For now, the Knight sighs lightly. Perhaps it was better not to question this for now... " You're right, I should trust your judgement. I'll simply do what I can to live up to your expectations." She silently hoped that those expectations were normal. At least Rumia seemed happier now, it was pretty different from how the Kai was acting before. At first glance one could assume that she wasn't any different from before, but there was a very distinct lack of energy before. It was no longer absent now. The Saiyan smiles softly as a result. But ah, it's not like all of this would be simple, no?
Rumia immediately gets an idea about selecting a more permanent disguise for her extended stay on Earth. Before even giving the Knight a chance to process this suggestion, she starts posing and changing her appearance! Atsuko wasn't sure how to feel about such power being displayed so brazenly without warning, but... They were in the middle of nowhere, so it was probably okay?
Eventually the little pink Kai returns to her normal form and asks which one the Saiyan liked the most. The Knight was trying to think about it carefully. " Well..." That wasn't very easy with the constant teasing. But there was a part at the very end that might have bought her a bit of time here! Namely, it was Rumia addressing Excalibur. The Albino Saiyan arches a brow and looks over to the sword still sheathed at her side. The blade rattles on it's own, prompting a shocked expression out of the Saiyan. How much weirder was this day going to get?! A bright golden light fills the area. The intensity of the light begins to die down, but being able to directly face the source is no less difficult. " Hmhm~! Very well, you are correct. I was simply waiting for the right moment to show myself. But I suppose now is as good a time as any!" A proud, haughty voice emanated from the light. " Behold! I am the strongest of all Swords! I am the Blade of Evil's Bane! Humanity has waged wars for the right to wield me, and I in turn have brought an end to many wars!" A vague figure begins to take form in the light, as the glow begins to rescind just a bit further. They have their arms crossed. " I have reshaped destiny itself! Those who see my light are left stunned in awe of my might! I am... Excalibur!" With that, the light finally dies down fully, and the figure takes a dramatic pose as they are revealed. They are also wielding a red sword. As Atsuko's eyes adjust, she is able to get a good look at the person that... Really resembles her. The mysterious doppelganger then speaks once more. " You are worthy of wielding me! Atsuko Inoue!" The Knight is a little taken aback by all of this; this was a little more like what she was envisioning from Rumia! Although... The dramatic tension is soon ruined as Excalibur then turns to Rumia. " How was that?" 'They're the same.', Atsuko immediately thought to herself.
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Post by Rumia on Jan 28, 2021 18:19:36 GMT
"But others didnt save a god from what assumes are incredibly powerful beings did they? Besides, others dont have the same heart as you. I only train people I see that drive in... a truly powerful-caring heart. It only goes to show I'd only let someone who empathized those qualities be my Guardian wouldn't you say?"
Dawn had an I influence on things, but she had this thought on her mind even beforehand. Dawn had if anything only made her want to do so more, speciully with her also acknowledging how special the knight was. Even without Dawn Atsuko was just the type of person to become her Guardian, a protector for the Mortal Realm.
"To tell the truth... I'm certain you'll achieve my expectations just by being yourself, so far you've blown me away! I am quite eager to see more!"
The kai pumped her fist up in excitement. Yes she loved loved LOVED to see the mortal races grow, she held a particular care for the ones she had a hand in herself. To watch tour creations grow... to flourish... it was such a great joy to her. She had seen many grown in her time and how the universe was going now it seemed she would see many more, Atsuko among them!
Down came the shining light once Rumia made her comment to her. Atsuko seemed quite confused by it all, but until Excalibur's apprence she would only get a smug green from the kai. Once she did fully form, unlike Atsuko Rumia was unleashed by their similarities. After all Excalibur always took after the appearance of her wielder (though whenever she had chosen a male she insisted on become a female version of that person) It had been that way with Rumia herself, Dawn, Yamiko... Of course she always added her own touches as well, though red was quite a common theme.
So now of course Atsuko would bear that same treatment as well.
For a moment everything seemed serious, along with Excalibur's announcement to Atsuko it likely seemed like their was a powerful air hanging about. This powerful, emotional start to their adventure. A rousing call to action....
And Rumia and Excalibur were talking to each other like giggling school girls, complete with hand movements and at times even jumping up and down in excitement.
"That was perfect! ahhhh I KNEW you'd make an entrance you always always do! I think you might have even topped the one you did for Dawn this go around!"
Atsuko wasnt wrong, while the pair wasnt exactly alike they defnelty had their similarities, though that was only natural. Excalibur was the eldest of the Holy Swords she forged, the first she created. It only made sense that Excalibur would be similar to her in several noticable ways!
"Wow it must have been stuffyyyy staying like that for so long! You havent had a wielder in a WHILE right? Ahhh I KNEW Atsuko had a mighty chest to!"
Everything, even the last part was said as natural as can be... and then Rumia turned back on Atsuko, having kept her in the loop of the conversatipn the whole time of course.
"Oh your probaly a little confused, see you probaly know that Excalibur chooses its wielder. Well that's not just a magic thing, see Excalibur LITTERLY chooses its wielder, shes a living being herself, she has her own will, and adapts her body to be similar to whoever's wielding her at the time.. She CAN go back to others if she likes, but she tends to stick to her wielder from what I've seen, I made them all like that"
Rumia seemed to recall a memory, suddenly bursting into a giggling fit as she addressed the holy sword again
"Remeber when I was your wielder for that short time? Ah... we confused so many of the higher ups"
Once her memory stroll ended she took a confident pose, nodding her head.
"Atsuko Inoue as you can see for yourself Excalibur has deemed you worthy, so to do I for you to be trained as my Guardian! Let's have a wondeful relationship together"
Yeah whether Rumia chose that wording just to mess with the knight was anyones guess!
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Post by Atsuko on Jan 28, 2021 18:57:21 GMT
Rumia was certainly deadset on picking Atsuko as her Guardian, and really at this point, could the Knight really offer up any further argument to the case? At this point it was like the Kai was begging her to take the position, when it really should be the other way around... Maybe the Saiyan really was being too humble for her own good. Still, she strives to maintain that humility. Mother rightfully warned her about Saiyan Pride, and she didn't want to give into that kind of mistake.
Still... This was a lot to absorb. Looking at how Rumia and Excalibur were acting now, she couldn't help but think along the lines of 'They're so irresponsible.' A comment that she would not repeat aloud, of course. Even though it seems like she should be exasperated from that kind of thing, she was just filled with an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia and comfort.
Excalibur, on the other hand, was purely happy with the results, especially when Rumia voiced how much she appreciated this entrance! " Hmhm! Good entrances do take a bit of time. But once you gave me that push, I realized I was fussing over the little things that just didn't matter." , the woman in red replies. Her voice came across as similar to Atsuko's, but the tone was way different. There was a lot more energy behind it.
It differed even from Dawn. Excalibur just had this excitable mood that was not easily replicated by anyone other than Rumia. Speaking of whom, the Kai makes a comment that can't really be ignored, something about how stuffy it was and that Atsuko had a 'mighty chest'... " Hey, I don't think that's a comment on my strength..." The Saiyan may not have had all the pieces yet, but she had the distinct impression that Rumia was NOT talking about how strong she was there! The Kai keeps things moving along by explaining exactly what is going on with Excalibur however. It prompts Atsuko to give a nod. " I see... So she can change to the shape of her wielder... I guess I should see it as a compliment then." She wasn't sure how to feel about something that was basically a perfect copy of her own body being flaunted so brazenly. But Atsuko already had the impression that if she voiced her complaints about it...
'That's a bad end.', was the kind of ominous warning that rang through her head. Atsuko starts to shake it off as Rumia and Excalibur begin to reminisce..." Did a lot more than confuse them! You know, she really didn't like what happened back then. I never saw her make such a mess before." , the sword comments, clearly referencing an important someone in Rumia's life. A certain green-skinned pointy-eared goddess, if you will....
Either way, both Rumia and Excalibur had called Atsuko worthy. In the face of approval from two important individuals like this, she couldn't really keep up the notion of refusing any further. Not that she was trying to do that in the first place. Atsuko starts by clearing her throat and regathering her composure. " Right." She pauses briefly. " Then I leave myself in your care." , she then bows politely to the two.
Excalibur can't help but grin as she leans in towards Rumia, whispering. " Bring back memories?" Rumia
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Post by Rumia on Feb 5, 2021 3:22:58 GMT
"Yeah your right Excalbur! Entrances are like half the introduction! still I think you did great and..."
The kai paused, as if thinking something over in her head. She simply stood there for a minute... until suddenly she slapped her hands to her face, looking up to the sky and calling:
"Oh Omni I didn't make my entrance dramatic enough! I missed so many cues, so many chances to make myself seem like the top goddess around, oh gosh, oh why why..."
She would fret over this with, who else but Excalibur! Though she did have a mini freak out the kai did end up composing herself. Once she was a le to get over such a MASSIVE misstep she seemed to return to her co identity self... defnelty fixing that with her next meeting though. Turning back to Atsuko she would proceed to use... the power of lewd kai logic.
"Its absolutly a comment in your strength. You see their are many aspects to such a thing, In this case it's a comment on your beauty Atsuko, I am simply saying... your chest is just one part of your beauty"
Yep, she actually made that smooth, surprisingly wholesome as well!
She then nodded to confirm Atsuko's statement. In her experience their were several reasons Excalibur chose to take after her wielder. Respect was just one, that and it let her tease her wielder greatly later on. Which can lead to hilarious moments both in ones favor and not so.
"Of course you should! Think of it like this-its yet another sign of the faith she had placed in you as her wielder!"
It was fun reminiscing with Excalibur. Talking to an old friend like this was nice... even more so reliving all the fun memories! Ah yes... It wasn't as long as Excalibur was with her other wielders but it was so much fun. They went through many trials despite that, overcome things.
Emberessed the living daylights out of Akisei!
Ah... such good times
"Hehehe she really thought you were me! If we didnt say something do you think shed have noticed? haha! I suppose she would have before it got rp deep... but wow did she! She was ok in the end though, I think she got that we were just messing with her"
The kai was clealry enjoying herself, a happiness she hadnt felt in a long time course throughout her. It filled her with energy, made her excited for what the future had in store!
Finally the saiyan knight accepted the words. Excalibur was of course right. That acceptance brought warm memories to her. She felt serene, at peace as that memory flowed through her. It overlapped, playing in her mind at the same time she heard it out loud.
Truly, Dawn's words rang true.
"Right"
Right
Ahhh.... such lovely lovely memories... they really were....
"Then I leave myself....."
In your care
So much alike.
A bright smile formed on her face as she nodded at the holy sword, one could see the purity in that smile from a mile off-she was truly becoming happy again, bit by bit.
"So many memories... hehe... it's so wonderful"
After conveying those feelings she stepped just in front of Atsuko, holding her hand just above her bowing form.
"Then from this day forward you are my sword as I am your shield. You protect me... I help you to grow. You will be Guardian not just of me, but of Earth... of our part of this universe. Atsuko Inoue rise... rise and take your place as my Guardian"
She paused a moment, then smiled warmly.
"And maybe someday more~"
Their was no joking in what she said, she was not teasing Atsuko in the slightest at that moment. Every word was sincere and heartfelt. She meant them at her core. After this she would give Excalibur to declare her own words to Atsuko,she was sure she had things she wanted to say as well. And once she did Rumia smiled bright, taking a confident pose once more.
"Now then Guardian Atsuko... we have some training to do don't we?"
She paused, her smile still warm, welcoming of the knight before her. A smile that just radiated 'it will all be fine' A smile of kindness.. one from the heart...
That was Rumia at her core.
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Post by Atsuko on Feb 5, 2021 3:58:18 GMT
Oh dear, Rumia managed to blunder a grand entrance? Excalibur never thought she would see the day where that happened. But then again... The holy sword sort of remembered their meeting too. " It's sort of fitting that the one thing that throws you off your game is her, though." , Excalibur teased her creator. Still, it's not like the Kaioshin was going to slip up for long either!
That fact was perfectly showcased as the wheels turned in Rumia's head and she came up with a perfectly logical explanation for the comment she made about Atsuko earlier. Almost. " I feel as though you're hitting on me..." , the Knight replies. Still, since one could see her face, it was hard to say that she was genuinely annoyed or offended.
Either way, it would take a bit of getting used to, having a whole other person around that looked just like she did. But maybe it would be pretty fun in it's own way. Besides, seeing the two of them together reminiscing and having so much fun, it was hard to view it as a bad thing... Excalibur can't help but grin as Rumia starts talking about the scare that Akisei was given. " Hehe~! But if you heard her version of it, she 'always knew that it wasn't her little strawberry!'" That Kai had a lot of problems... Including never being able to be honest with herself and Rumia. Things between Akisei and Excalibur didn't work out for a variety of reasons. But that was neither here nor there. This was a time for happy reunions!
Eventually the pink Kai approaches the Knight that is still bowing. After a short declaration, she commands the Saiyan to rise as her new guardian. Atsuko does so proudly, although she's thrown off a little as Rumia adds onto it. A light blush fills the Saiyan's cheeks. " You know, usually the Knight is supposed to be the one winning the heart of the Lady, not the other way around..." Despite her protests, Atsuko couldn't help but smile in turn. It was just as true that they had something important to do; training! If she was really going to be a Guardian to a Goddess, then she needed to be far more powerful than she was now! " Yes! I'm ready to begin my training immediately!" Excalibur claps softly. " That's the spirit! I'm looking forward to see how you blossom!" Rumia
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Post by Rumia on Feb 8, 2021 21:06:09 GMT
The kai blushed at Excalibur's tease, if only momentarily. Could anyone blame her? Dawn was the most amazing person she knew. Her rencarnation, Atsuko... she was coming out just as amazing. They were so much alike it was like looking in a mirror. Like the before and after... it was like she was meeting Dawn all over again. It warmed her heart. Meeting this woman had sparked a flame in her that hadn't been there for a very long time. Excalibur could likely tell from the smile on her face, even if they hadn't seen each other for a while their was no mistaking that warmness present in her, a warmness that had been absent even before her last wielder. Rumia didn't answer but then she wouldn't have to for her friend to understand would she?
Back to Atsuko however Rumia was on her game, a playful pout in her face as she circled the saiyan knight, with all the pep in her step. That look in Atsuko's face, that wondeful charming face... oh she could just eat her up!
"If I am? is that really so bad Atsuko?~"
Though she was teasing, she really did hope she was not bothering her. If she was anything like Dawn had been at the begining she wouldn't be to good at handling flirtation at first. Still.. If Atsuko gave any indication it was truly bothering her, she would of course stop.
Until then though...
She giggled as she briefly moved back over to Excalibur with a grin. Ah yes the memories!
"Its funny how just by wearing the same clothes as your wielder you can't tell em apart, hey no doing that to me ok? serious!"
Another spurt of laughter, she was clealry enjoying herself, but she'd soon return her full focus to Atsuko. She floated up to her, leaning in close. A smile that was flirtatious sure, but warm-her flirtations also showed the care she put behind them. She cared about the people she truly flirted with.
People like the kind knight who saved her.
"So I am winning your heart then?~"
She winked, still that close to the knight, but pulled back after. Yes, training. For Arsuko to be effective at her new job she would need plenty of it. She would need to grow and flourish past what mortals had in centuries. This new duty would require a strong mind... a strong body...
A strong heart.
She would need to grow in all these respects if she was going to reach her full potential, the potential this role required. But she believed in Atsuko's ability to do so, it was because of more than just being Dawn's second coming... she had seen it for herself, she saw it in how she acted, the way she handled herself... but most of all her heart told her so.
For the first time in a long while.
"First things first, if you are not opposed I believe we should begin with image training, in order to get everything sorted and together. We'll be able to cover what we both need to see... say do you need a waterfall to do so?"
She placed back and forth, thinking about what would be done in the image training, as well as beyond.
"Well as Excalibur said... it's time to see you blossom dear Suko.. let's get started shall we?"
Whether they needed a waterfall or not it was time to get set up, and once they did...
It was time to begin the first steps toward the training of a new Guardian!
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Post by Atsuko on Feb 8, 2021 22:49:30 GMT
Ooh, now that was a rare sight! Flustering Rumia was something that happened ever so rarely. It prompted Excalibur to take on a proud grin, and Atsuko had to stop and take note of it as well. Though she didn't exactly know why she felt so compelled to do so. The reason as to why would soon become clear. Eventually, the Kai manages to regather her composure and start turning the tables on the Knight once more." It does take a bit of getting used to, but I think it's mainly because of the difference in status between us." , she admits. The Goddess might certainly be fine with it, but it was a bit of an intimidating prospect for a Mortal. Plus, weren't there rules against that kind of thing? She always assumed as such, but maybe that was just an assumption on the part of their creations...
Either way, the Kaioshin begins to poke a bit of fun at what Excalibur had to say next. It prompted the girl in red to nod. " Don't worry. I know better than to try and prank you. Even if I pulled it off, you'd get me back way worse." , she replies. Seems that Excalibur knew well how those 'prank wars' went... " At least Tenzura never got far enough in her schemes to really surprise you, I don't think she'd have been ready for your full power." Tenzura. That was one of the Core People; technically skilled enough to become a Kai, so she did become one. She was also a notorious prankster, even if she wasn't quite on Rumia's level. Basically all of that went over Atsuko's head, though. Not that she had much time to think about it once the pink Kai returned attention to the Knight, and started teasing her about the choice of words the Saiyan used." Honestly... You just like seeing me react like this, don't you?" , the Saiyan averted her gaze with a blush. Yeah, Rumia was going to have too much fun with this. Either way, the conversation thankfully moved onto the matters of training, and more specifically image training! Rumia started by asking if Atsuko needed a waterfall.
The Saiyan shakes her head, now that she had collected herself. " No, I just need a quiet place to sit down and focus." Thee Albino Saiyan leads the way to a spot that would work perfectly, and then she sits down and closes her eyes. She assumed that Rumia already knew everything she needed to do on her end, so it was just a matter of jumping straight into it. When they did... The Knight and the Goddess would find themselves standing in a grand hall; one that was very familiar to Rumia. Because it greatly resembled the interior of her very home. There was something different about it though, because this was back when the Kai could still think of it as a home, the difference between the two was subtle, but perfectly clear to her. The difference was like night and day for Rumia.
This was back from the time before she started going through the motions; before she lost Dawn. Before Akisei betrayed the Kais. Because a lot of things had gone wrong. Both of them would feel compelled to turn their attention towards the stars as well. About halfway up was a familiar face sitting on them. The girl was smiling, and then calmly moves her left hand to wave at them." I was wondering when you two would get the idea to use Image Training!" , that ever familiar voice then calls out. " So I think it's about time for a proper introduction..." She then stands up and begins to make her way down the steps at a calm pace. " I am Dawn. Atsuko, I have spent all of this time helping you prepare for your journey... So that we could both meet-" , she then turns towards the pink Kai. " -Rumia." She smiles softly as she continues to approach her. " ...It's good to see you again." , if the Kai hadn't already done it by now, then Dawn would proceed to lift the girl up into a hug. " It's really me. You didn't think Akisei could actually get rid of me, did you?" After holding the embrace for a bit, she would gently set the Kai back down onto the ground. She then looks over to the Knight. " Thank you, Atsuko." The Saiyan gives a nod, understanding how important this was. " Of course... I guess I finally have the answer to who it was that was always showing up for my training." Dawn giggles lightly at that. " Did a lot more than that too! I helped Micaela come up with how to resist the effects of Oozaru." Atsuko seems a little surprised by this. " I see. That explains a lot. I thought it weird that she knew so much about that transformation and how to counteract it's effects." The girl with the orange-and-red hair simply shrugs. " She came up with a lot of it herself, surprisingly. But Akisei couldn't account for me coming back, and knowing just what it was that she had done to the Saiyans out of spite." Upon hearing that name, Atsuko tenses up a bit. That didn't escape Dawn's notice. " Yeah... We're the same person, so it makes sense that name puts you on edge. I'll tell you more about her later. For now..." She looks back to Rumia. " We have a lot to do now, don't we?" Rumia
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Post by Rumia on Mar 1, 2021 19:43:54 GMT
In truth Rumia didn't see herself as above her creations. If anything at times she saw them as greater than her. Not even power wise persay. Their potential... Their lives... everything was always so wondeful to see, every life was unique. Honeslty she liked to see herself as equal to her creations, and vice versa. She loved teasing her creations, she especially like teasing with and flirting with Atsuko. She was cute, brave... Dawn's rencarnation... but also she was jsut a wondeful person all her own. She found herself falling for her. She giggled at Excaliburs antics. She was always a delight, it was wonderful to have her around again.
And as for Atsuko? Rumia gave a wide grin, tickling her under the chin briefly.
"Of course I do, your just to cute Suko"
And then she went through motions, sitting right beside Atsuko as they prepared. She took a deep breath, she focused... and then it all faded to white.
When her focus returned she was met with a shock. The realm of the mind was made by those inside it. She had expected something from Atsuko's memory, perhaps the home she was so fond of. Instead she found HER home. Or what had once felt like home. It was far less old, far better maintained. This was before eveything...
Even though she already knew she was around she coudnt help but search for the familiar reddish blonde, evenually laying eyes on her half way up the stairs was that familiar saiyan. from her boots to her jacket to her skirt and smile, it was her. It was Dawn. Not just as a voice controlling her reincarnations body, it was her, right in front of her.
Naturally no one could have stopped the tears of happiness that came to her eyes.
Despite that she held herself firm, she had just talked to her a few minutes ago after all. Surely she could keep herself together while Dawn introduced herself to Atsuko? Yet despite that as soon as Dawn turned to her and said her name she was a flustered, happy mess, that only increased as she came closer to her. She returned the hug rather tightly as Dawn picked her up into her arms.
"I missed you to"
And then she pulled Dawn in for a kiss. A kiss filled with those feelings stirred inside her, with her love for the person before her. What Atsuko would soon relize though... was that she was feeling all of it in her as well. She would be able to feel the kiss, along with all the emotions behind it as if she was experiencing it herself.
...Because in a way she was.
She finally pulled back after their intimate moment with a wide grin.
"I was foolish to think it for even a second!"
Came her answer. She was here. She was her knight. She hadnt left her... she had simply taken new form.
Atsuko truly was Dawn reborn. She could feel it strongest here.
The smile stayed on her face as she was placed back down. She then allowed Dawn to continue her conversation with Atsuko. She was glad Dawn and Atsuko's mom had been so effective in countering the Oozaru transformation. It was one of the things Akisei was responsible for that she coudnt justify. She had mutilated a race purely out of spite. Inclined them towards a primal rage she belived they deserved.
She was glad Atsuko woudnt have to fully suffer the effects of it.
She noticed Atsuko tense up when Akisei was mentioned, causing her to frown. It made sense, bow that she one for sure just who Atsuko was. Even more so with Dawn's spirit alive inside her. She had hoped Atsuko wouldn't have to deal with those feelings. But she supposed their would be no avoiding it now.
"Its a shame... but unavoidable, It makes perfect sense she'd make you on edge"
Dawn was right though, they could come to that later. For now...?
"That's right! A lot to talk about, a lot to work on... training to do... in fact"
She'd smile at Dawn, then to Atsuko.
"Why don't you tell me what you've been working on, and how you've been helping Dawn? the best way to start is to know what's been done! I have a lot I want to teach butttt it does no good to repeat what's already been done!"
Her heart was so warm, This all just felt so wondeful to her... she felt like every worry she had over ghe years had just been plucked away in one fell swoop. She felt better than she had in centuries.
It was... the time of her life.
"Ah! But Atsuko should know just who you are to right? Right now all she knows is your name.... She should know your connection... all this... were being so vague right now!"
Unknown to Rumia of course, Atsuko had likely come to understand a lot more just from that earlier kiss alone.
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Post by Atsuko on Mar 1, 2021 20:46:27 GMT
Well, that confirms it. What lay ahead for Atsuko was a LOT of teasing from Rumia; because the Kai enjoyed it. Maybe there would come a day where the Saiyan gets used to it... Although uh, there were some deeper aspects to that if it ever happened. She tried not to lose focus for right now. Because there was an important reunion to go through between Rumia and Dawn. One that was a very long time coming. The pink Kai is soon overwhelmed with emotions as she spots someone she thought was lost forever so long ago.
The embrace that followed between them was a sight that could bring comfort to all but the most icy of hearts. Rumia stated how much she missed Dawn in turn, and then pulled her closer for a kiss. This is something that her lover reciprocated; and in so doing, it also revealed something to Atsuko. She wasn't just watching all of this happen. It wasn't like... Being left behind or something like that. She could feel all of the emotions from it. That feeling of loving and being loved.
If she felt a little left out before, and like it was more proper for Rumia and Dawn to end up together, that feeling had been buried now; because Atsuko was obviously still herself, but also Dawn... That meant there wasn't anything wrong in her being honest with her feelings towards Rumia. There wasn't something to be guilty of. Sure, Dawn had more or less said it before, but... Now it was finally clicking in her head.
But all the same, the Saiyan would remain silent, allowing the two to have their moment. Dawn smirked as Rumia suggested how foolish she was to think that Akisei had succeeded in erasing her for even a second. " I'm just glad to see you being yourself again, instead of acting like it. You've needed this kind of relief for awhile." , Dawn comments as she gently places a hand on Rumia's shoulder.
Now, the two were addressing the Knight. Whoever this Akisei was, there was apparently a very good reason why it put Atsuko on edge... She could only imagine why, but piecing together what she had heard earlier, she was starting to get a picture for it. " If it helps, I'll try not to start anything with her... But I get the feeling that it may not be me initiating anything either." So, the first thing to go over was what kind of training they had done so far! Dawn smiled at this and started to explain. " Right, the main thing so far is that she's developed an impressive control over Ki. She has a solid foundation to work off of." , she then crosses her arms. " She's not particularly strong yet... But I was able to do away with that Oozaru transformation thanks to Micaela. Atsuko took to that training like a real trooper." Dawn offered praise to the Knight. " Just like me, she has a real knack for training too. You'll be surprised by how much she can handle, and how fast she can learn!" , with that though... Dawn did have to sigh about just one last thing; " No Super Saiyan yet, though... I have my theories as to what might be holding her back in that regard, but nothing solid yet." After having gone through that, Rumia also suggests that they should probably explain just who Dawn is for Atsuko. To that, Dawn gives a wink. " She's quick on the uptake. That, and you pretty much just took her first kiss." Now that the attention was back on Atsuko, she gives a nod of affirmation... WIth a slight blush on her face. " With everything I've heard, and the feelings that rushed through me when I saw you two kiss... I know now that Dawn is me, and I'm her. We're still our own people too, but... Still." The Saiyan tried to make sense of it. It was difficult to explain, but if anyone could grasp the concept, it was Rumia. Either way, Atsuko gets back on track. " As for her assessment of my training... That all sounds accurate to me. Especially since I've seen how she can fight firsthand; I can't even hold a candle to her." Rumia
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Post by Rumia on Mar 7, 2021 19:44:36 GMT
Rumia's heart was a flutter. This visit to earth had truly been her best in centuries. Her embrace with Dawn filled her with joy. To feel her again, to feel that connection between them. She could feel it deeply... she let herself swim in the happiness that it gave her. She could feel Atsuko during it as well, she was her own person, but she was also Dawn. She was also the one the one receiving the goddess' kiss. She felt guilty for a moment but when it was done... it didnt seem as if Atsuko was bothered, if anything she seemed happy. She gave a heartwarming smile at Dawn's words. It was true, for so long she had been dragged into the deepest pits of despair. for so long she had been in grieving. As much as she tried to act like nothing was wrong on the surface it had gnawed at her all this time. Every second of every day. If she was being honest if Akisei had given the offer to join her in hell before she met Atsuko and learned of Dawn's survival.....
She wasnt sure she'd have been able to deny her.
"Got that right, I'm 100% the flirtastic, sexy, cutest little goddess you've ever seen again"
She paused, smiling warmly. They were able to draw her out of that dark place she was in, It was all thanks to them. Atsuko and Dawn... to sides of the same coin... the ones with her heart. She felt so warm how, so at peace. Even despite the situation going on in the universe this moment in time... it made her feel content. Dawn's touch only made her feel even more content with it all.
"Thank you, both of you"
Despite the feeling it gave her, Atsuko said she was willing to try and not conflict with Akisei. Rumia appriciated that sentiment, it showed a great level of maturity from the knight. It seemed her emotional growth, her mind was every bit as large as her other assets. It was a truly beutiful thing to her. Sadly she would likely be correct in her thoughts. Akisei in general was a very mature woman, even if she disagreed with quite a few of her actions these days she'd normally be unable to deny that fact. But when it came to Dawn... and likely Atsuko by proxy in time, it was pile a trigger. Akisei hated Dawn with every fiber of her being. She coudnt deny the possibility of Akisei making the first move once she knew just how connected they really were. Of course Dawn's feelings, which it seemed Atsuko shared through their connection wearnt any better. She'd have to plan for ether evenuality. Still, she was happy that Atsuko was willing to be mature about it, especially given how... powerful those feelings must be.
"I'm proud of you Atsuko, hehe I know those feelings must be confusing, we'll make sure you understand the full story in time, I promise"
Rumia then listened closely to the details of Atsuko's progress so far. She had been through quite a bit already, she wa clearly on her way to becoming a well trained warrior. She could contain her inner beast, control her ki. Her power wasnt high yet, but that wasnt all their was to look at in someone. Her discipline was clear, her progress was amazing to see. Of course she'd be similar to Dawn, a lover of training... yes she had already seen bits of it. It was just like she was starting over with the training from Dawn.
Well... she supposed in a way she was!
She had yet to obtain the Super Saiyan form yet, but their was nothing wrong with that, given what it required. If she was being honest Rumia would prefer if they could avoid the form all together. Unfournalty it was a part of the race as far as she had been able to see, and Atsuko was nowhere near ready to use any other options she could give. The kai sighed.
"As powerful as the form is... I wish we could avoid it. What it requires... what it takes to control... I hate the thought of Atsuko suffering through it like you did. But... I suppose theirs no way around it, not yet anyway, I'm going to do what I can to mitigate the negative effects"
When she got to the point of explaining to things to Atsuko she was met with a simple answer, one that confirmed her earlier thoughts as well as making her blush in sync with the saiyan knight. So Atsuko had felt... everything, all of it. She rubbed the back of her head, that blush remaining on her face as she chuckled.
"That is correct... your like two sides of a coin... your one and yet your yourself. Hehe.. its confusing I know but... you get it. Im sorry, though I dont regret it I... prefer who I participate in it with to be willing. In the moment I suppose I... didnt think to check with you"
Though she coudnt resist the oppurtunity to tease her little night while she was at it. She was just so precious!
"Though by the looks of it.. you rather enjoyed it, perhaps you'd like one head on?"
She giggled and, with Atsuko confirming the information Dawn had given thought things over in her head.
"I'm sure between Dawn and your mother you've received a lot of practical training. Enough to stand your ground agaisnt most any common rabble that comes your way. That means we need to focus on more advanced things. Refining your skills and abilities, teaching you to wield Excalibur... I have plans on doing things on the island but hmmm to get a good measure of your progress first hand..."
She grinned confidently putting a hand on her hip.
"For our opening bout, why don't you fight Dawn? After all... isnt the best way to know your weakness to face yourself? hehe and in this case, a more advanced version of yourself! Don't worry, I'm not expecting perfection on the first go, I don't expect you to beat her"
The Goddess' eyes lit up, alive with the confidence and faith she had in the knight.
"What I want most... is to see the fire in your heart for myself!"
Rumia snapped her fingers, a recreation of Excalibur appearing in Dawn's hands, and the real deal appearing in Atsuko's. It gave Atsuko all she needed to give everything she had. With her sword, hands... with all she had! She wanted to see for herself everything the saiyan knight could do!
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Post by Atsuko on Mar 9, 2021 2:50:01 GMT
Dawn couldn't help but shake her head at Rumia's assessment of herself. Even if there wasn't one thing that she would disagree with... Still, there was one more thing that Atsuko couldn't hold a candle to Dawn on, and that was her ability to tease the Kai. Dawn simply lightly 'boops' Rumia on the nose with her index finger. " You're such a silly dork." With the smile on her face, it was clear that she meant no animosity with her words; but no one would know that better than Rumia herself. They had a lot of interactions like this, once her Guardian got used to the flirting, of course! Just like Atsuko, she wasn't so good at it at one point, but now... Well. She had a lot of experience. When the Kai thanked them both, they practically had the same thing to say. " Anytime, Rumia." The goddess also mentioned that she knew how confusing all of this must have been for the Saiyan, but was nonetheless proud of her. Even saying that she had a feeling that the Knight would have a grasp on it all soon enough. Atsuko brings herself to nod once more. " Honestly, that sounds pretty accurate... On the one hand, it's like I already know. But on the other, I don't. I guess it's like being in those waking moments from a dream?" She mused, trying to make sense of the feeling and articulate it for the Kaioshin... That being said, Rumia did also say that she wasn't much of a fan of the Super Saiyan form. Namely in the turmoil it caused the user. Dawn gives a sympathetic and understanding nod in response. " I know what you mean, Rumia. But it's undeniable that Super Saiyan is a great power that makes a huge difference. It was something they could do even before Akisei got her hands on them." She offered comforting words. " And I can tell you that Atsuko needs it. Maybe not today, but some day. I can also tell you that my ability to control it means that she can learn how, too." , Dawn pauses with a soft smile. " We Mortals go through hardship to improve ourselves. Don't worry, she's made of tough stuff. I promise it will be fine." That now addressed, Rumia also mentioned that she probably should have checked with Atsuko about the kiss first, but nonetheless admits that it seemed as though the Saiyan enjoyed it. When she said that she might even prefer a more direct one... The Knight blushes, and averts her gaze." ... I'm not saying no." , was all she had to say to that.
Dawn laughed a little nervously. " Jeez, was I like this at the start too? I thought it was less obvious..." Presumably with things getting back on track, the subject of training came up. Rumia wanted to see what Atsuko could do, and the Saiyan was eager to prove herself! Dawn had to admit that she was looking forward to this as well. It was a bit like a graduation ceremony. She takes a few test swings with the recreation of Excalibur in her hands. " Hummm. The weight is like I remember. I think I can work with this." The obvious implications of her assessment being that it wasn't quite like the real thing. That was in Atsuko's hands right now, and the Knight was still getting used to wielding it... It was different from the sword she started off with, for obvious reasons. One was man-made, and the other was a mythical blade forged by a god. There was more than a few differences in handling such a weapon." I'll do my best!" , Atsuko exclaimed in response to Rumia. The two Saiyans had finished their preparations, and they rushed forward! Dawn was the far faster of the two, and though Atsuko intended to go on the offensive, she was quickly being put onto the back foot. Despite the obvious disadvantage that the Knight had, she wasn't throwing in the towel or being completely overwhelmed. This was in part due to her skill, and because Dawn wasn't just trying to crush her opponent. This was training, after all!
The replicated blade of Excalibur clashed against the real thing, and each blow sent out small shockwaves. It also sent the Saiyan skidding back from the force of each blow. Despite this, Atsuko was moving in response to each strike and keeping it from making contact with herself. " Ghh...!" It still hurt like hell, though. So much power behind each blow -- it was enough to make her arms feel numb from the kinetic force. Dawn does take notice of the fact that Atsuko has been thrown off center, though. " Alright... One of the things I can see right away is that you're used to being stronger than someone, or at least coming toe-to-toe with them. It shows pretty obviously." Atsuko is a little frustrated, but concedes with the assessment, nodding. " Yeah... Micaela is the only one that could outclass me entirely. But she never went all-out against me either.... I can tell you're holding back too." Dawn grins. " Yeah... As much as I'd like to use my full strength against you, and I'm sure you'd prefer that, I can't. Not because I don't have that power, but because it would seriously ruin the mood." Atsuko does try to make use of the brief pause, swinging her blade at Dawn, but it's easily deflected. Her other half stopped going on the offensive, but despite that the Saiyan couldn't break through the defenses at all. Dawn wasn't budging an inch, instead just cutting off each attack before it could hope to land.
The Knight shifts to a one handed grip, strikes with the sword, and thrusts a palm forward to quickly fire off a blast of energy! But Dawn simply mimicked the movements exactly, and used just enough of her own power to cancel it out. It was a lot like watching a mirror match play out now.
The Knight backs off for a moment, trying to assess the situation. Surely there was SOMETHING she could do. Rumia Actions: 1 - Tier 2 Sword of Light @ Dawn - 6 Attack 2 - Tier 2 Holy Judgement @ Dawn - 6 Attack 3 - Using Ki Sense to try and get a better feel on the sparring session. Notes: Attacks cancelled out perfectly by Dawn. No damage taken.
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