Divine Inheritance: Chaos

Jaxx was nearly as surprised by the strength of the attack as Lilith. They didn't have much time to act as the attack moved right through Geriks attempt at blocking it. Having experienced this from childhood she also knew attempting to take the hit or block it with her own magic would not be effective. She would have to use her own powers. Taking hold of Geriks arm she flung her hand forward and both of them were forced to the side by a strong gust of wind she conjured. It was messily done but she managed to avoid the worst of the attack. Immediately she put her guard up. The attack wasn't even close to what Lilith was capable of and Jaxx knew it as she fell to her knees. Part of her considered just ending it, putting her out of her misery quickly. But it wasn't in her to take advantage like that. She used her magic in retaliation, but matched Lilith in power. She shot a bolt of lightning from her hand toward Lilith, her eyes narrowed. "Don't go soft on me, friend. At ten years old I stabbed you and you fought through the pain then. You've had a month to prepare for this day. Get up. If you die here it will be fighting." She spoke as Lilith struggled to her feet and Kable stepped forward ready to fight. The sight was slightly a relief though she would never admit it. At least if Lilith had help there would be some sort of challenge to stop this from being an all out murder. The low crackle of thunder sounded in the distance as the once fairly clear sky darkened with storm clouds, too quickly to be natural, "So the mercenary stands against me after all." She stepped forward spinning her sword once in a quick motion toward Kable.
For once, she actually attacked first. Two attacks were performed simultaneously. The first was to Lilith, another bolt from her hand knowing ranged attacks were still safer for now. The second was an upward slash toward Kable nearly as fast as the bolt though not quite.

 

Her strategy had worked well enough. Lilith was struck and had used just a little more of her energy to block her attack on Kable. Jaxx's battle plan remained the same as when they were kids: wear her down until she could get close enough to deal a final blow. Though, her intent was only to incapacitate Lilith for the moment. She would have to be careful to not overdo her attacks.
She wasn't sure what Lilith intended by sending tremors into the air until she saw the distortions in the atmosphere toward the storm. Slightly amused she concentrated her power toward the distortions. A much bigger bolt of lightning shot from the sky meeting with Liliths attack in the sky. The result was one she had seen before, one she and Lilith had the misfortune of being in the center of once years ago. With a loud crash, the two forces of nature crashed into each other and ignited. A Shockwave of energy and flames shot back to the ground.
The deflection did drain Jaxx some, though not as badly as it used to. She was slightly disoriented which made for a slow reaction to Liliths next attack. Even in her weakened state she knew blocking Lilith wouldn't be a wise move if she wanted to keep her sword and her arms in one piece. So, she once again evaded the attack. As Lilith neared her, JaXx disappeared and reappeared again within range of Lilith from the side relying on her sword for the first time in a slash toward her hands. The bisento was only a minor annoyance compared to Liliths powers but getting rid of her ability to wield it would certainly help. For the moment she ignored Liliths words.

 

Liliths attack actually managed to hit Jaxx directly this time. The blunt force from the punch, even though it did not come in contact with her, knocked her breath out as she was slammed to the ground. Both the fist and the fall hit harder than she expected.
Luckily she knew the slash with her sword had managed to land a decent wound.
Her sword landed tip down into the ground next to her as JaXx didn't take any time to get back to her feet. She could already feel a decent bruise forming near her ribcage to the right side though. It was likely she had at least one fractured rib. Taking one noticeably labored breath before shoving back all signs of discomfort and picking up her sword. She thanked the gods that it had been reinforced with magic. Otherwise the force of Liliths punch would surely have shattered the blade.
However the damage she took was worth it, as she noticed the toll this fight was taking on her enemy. Lilith would not last much longer in this condition.
She steadied herself before taking her weapon in her hand and charging forward.

 

Jaxx was caught off guard when the stranger intervened and even more so by the strength of his attack. Allies of Lilith and Jaxx alike fell at his command yet it didn't even seem to drain on his energy whatsoever. She managed to raise her sword on time to block it and land on her feet from the blow but just barely, sliding backwards upright a short distance. Her knees buckled slightly on the impact though she somewhat clumsily kept her balance.
Whatever magic he was using on everyone else, she could feel the effect of it too, making her feel heavier, slower, more vulnerable to whenever he would decide to strike. However the heavy feeling could also be a side effect of adrenaline. Whatever he was, she was sure she hadn't faced anything like him before. This made her incredibly uneasy, though her suspicion about his identity was confirmed.
"How convenient that you would happen to lead me here Lilith. To see the face of the other person my father sent me to find." She looked her attacker straight in the eyes "The Titan of the Arena. Voltair."
As he stepped forward Jaxx tightened her grip on her sword, holding it in front of herself in a defensive stance though she could tell already she was outmatched. Even if she wasn't already worn down and injured from fighting Lilith, he could easily have overpowered her. This fight was decided before it even started. The thought angered her, he had been playing both of them. Testing Lilith.
Just then, There was a bright and sudden flash of light JaXx could see it to her side and she immediately turned her head to investigate the interruption only to find it had already vanished. In its place was the figure of a woman. Her sword was drawn as she moved toward Voltair with grace and speed Jaxx recognized instantly as her bodyguard, Raven.

 

*oh my. So many things to answer in the same post lol*

Jaxx stared dumbfounded at the whole situition. Firstly, the shock at seeing Raven at all let alone here right at the last second was enough to break her concentration. She had heard by carried message days ago that her mentour had been missing for weeks. She had been worried, more so than she would have let on in front of this large group of people. Her eyes widened as she watched her friend run toward Voltair. She knew her mentour was strong, but strong enough to take on this fight? She honestly wasn't sure. No!

Raven had seen enough of what was going on to know Jaxx was in danger though she didn't really take in her other surroundings like she normally would have and instead chose to zero in on one target, the one advancing on Jaxx.
As she got closer to him she sized him up, noting on seconds that he was taller than her and his aura was strange. Not like she had seen before though it did indicate power. His weapon shared the same aura indicating that he had conjured it, verifying to her he did have some ability with magic. Possibly a lot. The last thing her eyes locked on to was his face just in time to watch his expression change as they made eye contact.
Rather than blocking her, like she was expecting, the stranger spoke to her instead like a close friend. The look in his eyes that second was somehow familiar and that took her off guard. Normally rational and calculating with each second of an attack, Raven felt completely frozen. Her body reacted for her her by instinct as she followed through, slashing her weapon and making contact with flesh and removing his limb. The cut was clean and she finished off the attack as gracefully as ever, steadying herself as her blade swung to her side in a downward angle before halting.
However normally at this point she would have finished off her enemy but in this case she hesitated, the sight of the damage she had inflicted seemed to disturb her. The hesitation gave Voltair adequate time to retaliate. He pushed her away, moving backward himself and creating distance. She moved with the push to avoid letting it alter her balance, jumping backward in front of Jaxx where she stayed with her weapon ready.
Whoever this person was, she didn't like how easily he had caused her to drop her guard like that. She made a mental note to not let it happen again. Whatever it was she felt when when first saw him, she quickly shoved it to the back of her mind and replaced it with distrust.

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Jaxx watched her mentour land an attack on the man she had once thought untouchable in disbelief. Though she regained her composure quickly as Raven landed directly in front of her in a defensive stance "Raven what the hell?! He could have killed you!"
"So I was supposed to watch while you stand still and let him cut you to pieces? OK I'll remember that next time." Raven spoke much more calmly than Jaxx though both women quieted as Voltair spoke, and his arm healed completely. Though Jaxx was noticeably surprised by this Ravens expression remained unchanged.
She noted the reactions of the other people for the first time since arriving as they each reacted. She recognized Kable and Lilith first. Their presence didn't surprise her and explained the source of the contention at least. Oryx, Voltair, and Gerik on the other hand she wasn't sure about.
Once it fell silent she addressed Voltair, giving him her attention once again though she had regained her more casual tone "Not everyone. You may regrow as many limbs as you'd like. just be aware Id be happy to disarm you again if you attempt to use them against her." She gestured toward Jaxx with her free hand.

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As Raven spoke Jaxx shook her head, slightly embarrassed that she had chosen to speak so likely at a time like this. This whole situation had gotten out of hand too quickly. As she scanned her surroundings she noticed one of Liliths allies step forward with his sword drawn. There was something very different about him than there was before. Her first reaction was to go on the offensive but as she moved to step forward Raven put out a hand to stop her. Whatever it was Raven saw in Kable at that moment, JaXx could tell it wasn't good. She followed Ravens silent request to not antagonize him though stayed ready for an attack, shrugging off any pain or fatigue she was feeling. Her eyes darted to Gerik.
The situation was becoming more unpredictable and she worried bringing him had put him in more danger than she realized. And now she had Raven to be concerned for too. She was at a cross between finishing what she started and considering her allies as Raven addressed Kable "Kable... I am not your enemy and Jaxx is in no condition to cause any more trouble. There is no reason to escalate things any further." She spoke calmly though Jaxx could hear some caution in her voice as well.

Lilith spoke then, her words echoed the same message as Raven. To end the contention before it got out of hand and settle their quarrel at a later time. She considered this with a scowel. Once again cursing herself for catching up when it was too late. Had she been just a day sooner she could have finished this already before so many people had gotten involved.

 

Raven used her swordless hand to push Jaxx back as she held her ground against Kables still slow advance. Whatever was talking, she could tell it wasn't entirely Kable. There was something much more ominous there. She was quite perplexed she hadn't noticed it before.
Though she did see his point she brushed off his comment finding no point in explaining her actions. Her voice remained calm, steady, and clear as she responded, still doing what she could to diffuse the situation. "Last chance to get a hold of yourself. I'd rather not have to force you to."

 

Raven took a deep breath, sighing as it became clear this was not going to be resolved with words. Becoming annoyed she moved quickly, casting a spell to move anyone in range of the metal out of harms way just as the spikes emerged. She sensed something dark about this presence and decided to abandon her weapon for a new strategy. Darting forward, she stopped only inches in front of Kable placing a single palm against his forehead. This was all done in one swift motion as she cast. Being minimalistic as usual with her attacks, Raven only did what was necessary. A bright ray of light emerged from the palm in front of Kables face followed by a much stronger burst of energy that would knock him back a few feet.

 

In spite of her attitude toward all of the contention, Raven couldnt help but smile slightly at Kable's comment as she walked toward him and put out a hand to help him to his feet "Honestly I'm just glad you're OK and did not succeed at killing me." Any sign of stress had vanished from her countenance. Wether or not she blamed Kable for the attack was left unaddressed.
"Find me later near the empty city you once spoke of and we will go over your terms of payment. Wether you decide to stay with Lilith after that will be on your conscience."

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So that's why you sent me back to the castle. To hide the man you hired... JaXx watched Raven speak with the mercenary and couldn't help but wonder if Raven somehow picked this one on purpose in case she was sent after Lilith. That dark side he had just shown seemed more than capable of holding off a demigod. However how could she have known about it? She dismissed the thought as she felt pressure on her shoulder.

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Voltair speaking turned Ravens attention back to him instantly. Really not sure what to expect at this point she stayed alert. However it seemed like the situation was cooling down. The sight of Voltair leaning on Jaxx seemed innocent enough aside from the fact that she could tell Jaxx was uncomfortable with it by her expression.
Raven could almost find that humorous if it weren't for the fact she warned him not to touch her. She thought better than to call him out on it though as he had already stepped away from her anyway as though he read her disapproval himself.
For the first time since arriving she was able to get a clear look at him. She studied his face as he spoke to everyone and walked toward her. The feeling of Deja vu hit once again, especially when he stopped next to her and leaned on her, but she did well to not show it. Once again she brushed it off, remembering the darker side of him she had seen attack Jaxx as well as the regeneration of his arm. He was dangerous and her priority was to keep Jaxx safe at the moment. She didn't give much warning as she stepped away from Voltair's leaning body, leaving him to regain balance she moved to rejoin the Emperors daughter.
At very least she could agree with what he was saying. If this continued there would be casualties and most likely they wouldn't be from Liliths allies. She hoped Jaxx would see this but said nothing, curious on how she would react.

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Jaxx listened to everyone speak, gritting her teeth. After a month on her own, searching, she had finally reached her goal and almost defeated Lilith. The idea of just walking away was, at best, upsetting. She considered arguing, or simply attacking once again.
But watching Voltair approach Raven made her think twice. Not that she was worried he had intent to hurt her in that moment, just the thought that he could. The same consideration went to Gerik who she knew had Claire waiting for him. It wouldn't be fair to put them at risk just for her pride. Not when she knew their chances of winning were so low. Besides the next time she would have time to learn more about how to defeat Voltair to stop him from being an obstacle. Lilith would be stronger by then, for sure. But she wasn't left with any other option. Her eyes focused on Lilith, her cold expression made it hard to tell what she would say.
Her decision was weighed down with resent though she finally voiced it anyway. "Raven, Gerik, let's go."