I See Who You Are

Hungry for power Hungry for pain You kill a man if he gets in your way I walked through the valley of shadows I'm not alone No I won't fear The hangman's at the gallows I'm not afraid of the death in your stare I'll never be like you I'll never be like you

[ishkali]

@cntr0py​

“It’s dirt. That’s it. It happens when you’re digging all day.” He was already trying to clean off his face, but the rag was just pushing the dirt around. Maybe it smear instead of being wiped off.  What a pain... “Look, could you at least point me to a bathroom? A sink? Really, anything with running water.” It was starting to get into his eyes; He needed to actually wash his face.

“Ugh... It itches. Fuck.”

[ishkali]

Anybody want a starter?

[ishkali]

“I’m gay, tired, and ready to do something other than work.”

[ishkali]

Anybody want a starter?

[ishkali]

“Maybe I should take Peter to the lake soon. I mean, he has been bothering me for a day where we go swimming.”

[ishkali]

“Honestly, if one more person claims I’m a ‘satan worshipper’ or whatever, I’m actually going to hex their ass.”

[ishkali]

nomercyleft​:

“Hearing that does put a smile on my face.” the queen replied upon hearing how well Peter was doing “Perhaps someday he might become my assistant, or perhaps he could become your assistant.  Goddess knows you’ll be fairly busy picking up the work these traitors have left behind.”

As they arrived at the queen’s carriage Hazi quickly opened the door, holding Gaki’s hand to help the woman climb inside.  The priest shut the door before going to the front to join the driver.  Gaki looked out the carriage window back to Lexi “I will see you back at the palace to discuss our next course of action.”

“That is very true. Who knew so few men could make such a large mess?” Not like the work wasn’t welcomed. It was a small price to pay for his queen’s satisfaction, and for the kingdom as well. A woman and country that had welcomed him when his own family wouldn’t? He couldn’t complain in the least.

Lexi stopped a few steps back as they arrived at the carriage, silent as Gaki stepped inside. Though he did nod towards Hazi, in the brief moment that he was there. “Of course. I will meet you there, after I meet with some of my scouts. They should hopefully have good news.” With that, he turned to where his steed was waiting, getting onto the horse to make the journey back.

[ishkali]

nomercyleft​:

“Wonderful.  Let the test begin.” Gaki spoke, watching as another harpoon was loaded into her latest experiment and fired at the farthest rebel.  This continued until all of them were reduced to nothing but crimson puddles in the dirt.

“The firing range could use a bit of improving as well.” she muttered to herself.

“Well, General Dumont, you’ve done well today in locating and eliminating this rebel force.  I must say I’m a bit impressed.” the queen smiled at the man as she walked with him back to the carriage that waited to take her back to the palace “Keep this up and my expectations for your little brother will only get higher.  Which reminds me, how are young Peter’s studies going?”

“You truly honor me, Your Majesty." Despite the carnage that they were leaving behind, Lexi’s smile was of genuine pride and flattery. Honestly, to imagine where he would have ended up today... If his mother had been alive, she might have been proud. Or maybe horrified; He was no longer a sweet, innocent child, after all.

His hands clasped behind his back as they walked, a gentle hum escaping his lips. “Fantastically,” Lexi assured her. “He’s at the top of his classes, from what his tutors have told me.” Hopefully, whatever expectations Gaki has for his little brother, Peter should be able to meet them without any trouble. “He seems to adore the arts and stars, but I’ve seen him during fighting practice as well. Peter may be small, but he knows how to use it to his advantage. I’m quite proud of him.”

[ishkali]

nomercyleft​:

“The tip is just basic iron, but the second prong, once it enters the body, triggers the mechanism which causes the rest of the shaft to explode.  Creating the shrapnel.” the queen explained in more simple terms.  There wasn’t any need to go into specifics about how it worked.  It wasn’t like anyone here could understand her genius.

“I would like to test the firing range.  Bring the rest outside and set them up at 10, 15, and 20 meters.” she ordered, turning to leave the monastery.  However, she paused for a moment to look back to the Major “Oh, and congratulations Major, you’ve just been promoted to General.  See to it that you don’t disappoint me like these pathetic whelps.”

There was a brief look of surprise at her words, though it was soon replaced with a smile. He was pleased, and proud, that Gaki saw him fit to replace the traitors. Lexi bowed to her as she left. “I wouldn’t even dream of it, your Majesty. Your disappointment would be my end.” Probably quite literally. Gaki was a merciless queen. While it was admirable, it could also be a bit terrifying.

Standing up straight, straightening out his shirt in the process, the newly appointed general turned to the soldiers. “You heard her! Bring them outside!” He granted the remaining rebels enough movement to be walked out and re-positioned, having the soldiers place them before anchoring them to the new spots. Ensuring that their luck wouldn’t save them from the shrapnel this time.

Once that was done, he rejoined Gaki. “They’re all set to go. Whenever you’re ready.”

[ishkali]

nomercyleft​:

Gaki fanned herself as the rebels, who cursed and spat on the queen’s name, were all gathered and put in the center of the room.  Once they were restrained a wave of soldiers carrying shields stepped forward, protecting all who were still loyal to the queen.  Two placed their shields down on either side of Gaki while a third waited for the queen to step back before filling the gap.  There was a small window at the top of each shield that allowed her to watch the experiment without getting her robes dirty.

With a flick of her wrist, the queen snapped her fan shut.  “Major Dumont, you should step behind the barrier, this is about to get messy.” she ordered before looking down at the soldier that held her latest experiment “Fire when ready.”

With that, the man pulled the trigger and what looked like a harpoon was shot out of the end.  The large pronged tip embedded within the chest of a rebel kneeling towards the center of the group.  The harpoon soon exploded, sending shrapnel into all of the surrounding bodies.  It killed most, but those on the outer rim were left only with minor cuts or bruises.

Gaki hummed “More effective than I thought, but there’s room for improvement.”

She didn’t need to tell him twice; He didn’t exactly want to get his uniform dirty, either. Not unnecessarily, at least. He moved to join the others behind the shields, peering through the window to watch her experiment.

Impressive, but Gaki was right. The radius was a bit too small... Though the timing worked out well. Fantastically, actually. His finger tapped his chin as he looked at the carnage, a thoughtful look on his face. “As it is, it certainly would cause some good chaos in a surprise attack,” Lexi said after a moment. “But unless it’s fired into a dense group, that’s all it would do... What was used in the tip again, your Majesty?”

[ishkali]

nomercyleft​:

“You read my mind.  Would you be a dear?” the queen replied, gesturing back to where the soldiers were quickly assembling the weapon, preparing it to be fired “This is still a prototype after all, the more test subjects, the better, and having them all in one place will make it easier.”

Gaki turned her attention back to the traitors, her expression cold “Alright, string them up.”

The soldiers moved in.  The generals tried to fight them off, Yao lunging for the queen herself.  In an instant, Gaki’s fan was drawn, blocking Yao’s blade between its spines.  With a flick of her wrist the woman knocked the weapon away before kicking the ex-general in the chest.  The force of which knocking him into a pair of soldiers that quickly grabbed their former comrade.

The queen fanned herself “Now, with that out of the way, I would like to proceed with the experiment.”

“As you wish.” He turned towards one of the soldiers, motioning for him to bring in the rebels they had caught. The whole scene was honestly amusing... Though Lexi could understand why the generals had tried. They had been capable fighters, after all. But there really wasn’t much they could do against the soldiers that they had once commanded, nor the queen that they had once served.

The other had even tried going after Lexi, only to be blocked by the strange, massive wolf he now commanded. Skeletal with a body of darkness, practically dripping with it, the general’s attack bounced harmlessly off of the exposed skull. The sword was yanked away before it essentially corralled him with the others, pacing around a few times until Lexi called it back to his side.

Lexi made sure that retaliation couldn’t happen again, summoning chains to ensure that the traitors would remain in place like they should. “You shouldn’t be so violent. There’s really no need. Once her Majesty is done, you won’t have to worry about fighting anymore. Doesn’t that sound nice?”

[nomercyleft-a]

“Good afternoon gentlemen!” Gaki said as she stepped through the monastery doors that the pathetic rebel leaders, and two her now former generals, were using as a hideout “Now that we’ve gotten the pleasantries out of the way, I am requiring that you retire, effective immediately.”

“How did you find this place?” General Yao demanded, stepping forward.

“Ohhhhh what does that matter now?!” the queen chuckled as a couple soldiers mobilized behind her.  One of them carrying a strange metal device.  One of the queen’s latest inventions no doubt.

“What is that?” General Mihn questioned, gesturing to the new weapon.

“Oh, this?  Would you like to see?  It’s your parting gift.  Part of you here, part of you there and part of you waaay over there staining the wall!”

[ishkali]

“A shame, really. Blood is such a pain to get out of anything.” Lexi moved out from behind a few of the soldiers, going to stand by the queen. Not quite beside her, but still close. Ready to help her former generals retire properly. “Though it might help improve the place a bit, wouldn’t you agree?” There was a smile on his face as he spoke, though it was far from friendly.

They weren’t friends here, after all.

“I found a few of them trying to slip out the back, your Majesty,” the witch spoke, turning to look at her. “Should I have them join us?”

[ishkali]

He’s just pushing the drunk stranger’s face away from his, openly scowling at them. “Kiss me, and you’ll be missing a few teeth when you wake up.”

[schurkexleibe]

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Just Like/Reblog this post, and get checked out by this far too desperate boy who really needs to learn how to communicate his feelings!

[ishkali]

I am terrible, for I just made Lexi, and now I'm going to be making a wannabe villain who's sole motivation is to get the attention of the secret agent he's crushing on.

Because negative attention is still attention.

[ishkali]

cntr0py​:

❝I know what blunt force trauma is, learnt it at a young age. Don’t see it very often at all, wonder why. Probably cause it takes more time and effort than just stabbing someone or shooting them, and you people are incredibly lazy when it comes to killing. But whatever  you’ve done the bare minimum of what was asked of you. Have fun with that, might want to keep the knife as a souvenir, or at least to hide evidence.❞

Shit, he was right. He was the last person to handle the knife, and there was no way in hell he was getting into trouble for murder. Lexi crouched down to grab the knife, wondering what he would do with it now. Clean it and chuck it into the river? Or maybe use it for something. Some spells liked things used in death, right?

“Seriously, what kind of childhood did you have? Murder normally isn’t a thing most parents teach their kids.”

[ishkali]

guardianofyesod​:

“Ah, so the higher ups ordered it, hm?” he shakes his head, continuing on nonchalantly. “Not even considering how it would affect the people actually working. How rude, but typical. At least it looks nice, if you wanted it to resemble a fish tank for people.” 

There was a brief snort before he suddenly let out a laugh, looking over at the stranger. “Now that’s a funny image. Come one, come all, see the unfortunate souls who gotta deal with food service.” There was another chuckle. “Man, I never will get the whole modern thing. Give me a nice, cozy cafe, and I’m a happy man.”