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☎ {002} - video.

[Several days after his previous feed, Kotetsu appears again but this time with a smile on his face and the historical scenery of Port Royal as his backdrop. Somewhere between then and now, Kotetsu set voyage to Port Royal and let's just say that was a rather interesting ride.]

Those Gummi Ships are somethin' else, aren't they? [He chuckled lightly.] Happy thoughts? Really? If they really run on 'happy thoughts', then I'm goin' to go sailin' around the galaxy in no time!

[His laughter dies down a bit, but he's still all smiles.]

So, I got a question for some of you new folks. I know I'm not the only one here wanderin' all over the place, so I was wonderin' if anyone would want to come here to Port Royal and do some exploring.

[Kotetsu's grin widens.]

Any takers? C'mon, guys! Don't leave me hangin'. I'm sure one of you guys feel up for the adventure.

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[Not all NEXT share the same powers and the abilities Golbez displayed reminded him of Paolin's lightning powers.]

A mage?

[He blinked his eyes in confusion.]

Like a magician, right?

[Not even turning to face the Heartless that leap towards him, Kotetsu backhanded the little bugger away from him and sent it spiraling into a wall.]

A magician plays tricks. A Black Mage uses true power.

Observe.

[He turns to another Shadow, raising his hand again. A quick moment for the power to build, and the spell is released just as the Heartless lunges for him.]

Fira.

[And a fireball flies from his hand to strike the creature.]

Whoa!

[Just who IS this guy?! Kotetsu could tell that Golbez is definitely stronger than your average mutant.]

Impressive! So you have two powers?

[Not waiting for an answer, Kotetsu hurried to make short work of the last Heartless. He punched the poor creature right in its' jaw and set it flying. However, he accidentally sent it flying towards Golbez.]

WATCH OUT!

It is merely a different application of the same power.

[He turned at the shout, first noticed Kotetsu, then the Heartless flying toward him.

There wasn't time to send a spell against it, so instead he braced himself for the impact.]

[Dammit! He wasn't about to let someone get hurt because of his screw ups. Using the very last of his power to amplify his speed by a hundred fold, Kotetsu moved faster than the speed of light and beat the Heartless to Golbez by mere seconds. Then in a impressive feat, Kotetsu launched his fist forward to knock the creature back into the darkness from hence it came.]

Whoo...

[That odd cerulean glow around him was beginning to fade.]

Crap! Five minutes already?

[Prepared as he was for the Heartless slamming into him, the sudden blur of Kotetsu appearing to knock the creature away was something of a surprise. After the first moment of shock, however, he composed himself and looked around.]

That seems to be all for the moment.

Your power has a limit of five minutes?

[Lightly cracking his knuckles as he felt the last of his power leave him, Kotetsu glanced over at Golbez with a solemn gaze.]

That's the gist of it. My powers only last for five seconds but recharge in just about an hour.

[He sighed.]

But don't worry. I can handle these critters even without my powers.

[While he certainly became a better fighter as of recent, Kotetsu still lacked the same finesse as his partner, Barnaby. Barnaby is definitely the better fighter of the two, but Kotetsu has a few tricks under his sleeves.]

If you're worried, don't be. I can still protect you.

Unfortunate. Few battles can be managed in such a fashion. To be able to manage without them is wise.

I am perfectly capable of defending myself. Nor does my power have the time limit of yours.

[Don't forget that he's huge and wearing full armor, Kotetsu.]

[O-Ouch! Is Golbez trying to make him feel better or worse here? Kotetsu feels a tad sheepish now.]

...anou, I guess we might be relying on your powers for a little bit.

[Sighing for the second time, Kotetsu turned to face the old fort that sat upon the cliff nearby.]

Let's get going!

[It's a mystery. Just like so many of the other things Golbez does, really.

But he nods, and starts forward toward the castle once more.]

What is a NEXT, that you would mistake me for one?

[Still keeping his gaze on he road ahead of them, Kotetsu decided to explain briefly about the NEXT from his world.]

It's kind of hard to explain what the NEXT are, but we are human just like you.

[He frowns.]

Except we have these mysterious powers...

Not quite.

[The first comment is quick, only muttered under his breath, before he takes up the train of what Kotetsu said.]

Then it is unusual, in your world?

[Kotetsu missed Golbez's quick comment, but he definitely heard the question that was asked later.]

Yeah, it sure is! One out of five people become a NEXT, meaning there's more humans around than us.

Yet, that doesn't stop people from fearing us.

Then what do the NEXT do, if they are so feared?

...We don't do anything normally besides just exist.

[He glances over at Golbez with a solemn gaze.]

As long as we exist, the people fear us. It's as simple that if you look at it that way.

But...

[Kotetsu frowns.]

There are NEXT who do abuse their powers and use them against the people, but they are rare.

People will always fear that which is strange to them.

The same is true of any power. [Speaking with experience, there.]

True, but one day I believe that will all change for the better!

[He smiles happily.]

Someday, the people will learn to accept us and won't fear our powers anymore. As long as we have "heroes" who fight for the greater good, we can accomplish this!

[Such unfailing optimism... he's reminded of a certain someone.]

I take it that you are one of those heroes.

[Nods enthusiastically.]

How did you know?! Is it my charm or my masculine handsome face? You know heroes like me are the cream of the crop!

[He's so ridiculously happy that Golbez recognized him as a hero, that he didn't notice the ghoulish pirates descending upon them now.]

Edited 2011-08-27 01:53 (UTC)

You reminded e of someone who is also considered a hero.

[Golbez, however, isn't quite as distracted, so he notices soon, and raises a hand to cast once more.]

Blizzara.

[This time, the magic releases Ice, instead of lightning or fire.]

[Utterly stunned to see that Golbez can also control ice along with fire and lightning, Kotetsu drove into action once one of the skeleton-like pirates came his way.]

You guys just don't know when to QUIT!!

[Kotetsu yelled as he threw himself at the pirate. The ghoulish creature leaned in close to slice his cutlass at the hero, but Kotetsu was too fast for him. So instead of the creature slicing off Kotetsu's head or arm, it ended up flat on the ground after Kotetsu punched the damn thing in its' bony face.]

That is the nature of such creatures.

[Monsters everywhere stall travelers. It's the rule of adventuring.

For now, Golbez sticks to his elemental magics. As useful of a spell Bio is, it likely won't be very effective here. He sends a Fira at another one of the approaching creatures.]

No kidding!

[He yells after kicking an incoming ghoul right in the face.]

They just keep comin'!

[Right after he kicked the last monster away from him, another came charging at Kotetsu in hopes of impaling him with a rusty old spear.]

Whoa! [He nimbly dogged the strike, but just barely.]

That's it! We're outta here!

[Rushing over towards Golbez, he grabbed the fella by the arm.]

Trust me okay? This might be a little bumpy!

[If Goblez noticed earlier, Kotetsu had some sort of odd gauntlet device on his right arm. It was relatively small, so it's okay if Golbez didn't notice until now. Especially since this nifty device is going to be their key to survival here.]

LET'S GO!

[Aiming the strange device towards the Fort ahead, Kotetsu fired a single bright green line towards it. The line had a sharp metal rod on the end, one sharp enough to pierce the ancient bricks of the fort. Once it latched onto the wall, Kotetsu quickly pressed a button that made the two of them shoot up into the air.]

Hang on, Golbez!!!

Out of-?

[His focus is mostly on the enemies around them, so he is vaguely surprised when Kotetsu grabbed him- and even more so when they were suddenly shooting through the air because of the device. For the moment he simply focused on doing as instructed, instead of berating Kotetsu for the sudden action, or grumbling about the indignity of being snatched up suddenly like this.]

[Zooming through the air at top speeds wouldn't be so dizzying if Kotetsu was in his mech suit. However, being in just civilian clothing and doing crazy stunts like this wasn't a great idea. The two of them did manage to escape from the zombie pirate horde, but now the two of them had a different problem.

Just how was Kotetsu going to slow their ascending?]

Owowowowowowowow!!!

[Golbez is much heavier than he looks and Kotetsu could feel his grip slipping. So in a last ditch effort, Kotetsu swung the sorcerer towards the roof of the fort while still dangling in mid air.]

Edited 2011-08-28 15:01 (UTC)

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