Pomegranates

[moonlitknight]

Who: Zero, Ichiru and OPEN
What: Pomegranates seeds are your free tickets to the Underworld!
When: All of June
Where: Near Shore, Hades Temple
Warnings: Ceberus is a curious puppy with three chompers.


Hades pomegranates seem to have a will of their own and purposely jump ship whenever he isn't looking. You may have found a stray pomegranate either by the beach, near the forest, or even better had the the courage to pick them off the two trees flanking the entrance to Hades Temple. Either way, the fruit seems to be in good shape and the seeds inside are pristine and look rather delicious. Picking up the fruit won't have any negative effects, but if you decide to eat theam... well then. You're in for a treat. You get a free night in the Underworld, free of charge! Your hosts will be the Kiryuu twins and their dog. You will be compelled to enter Hades Temple and stay the night. Only then will the compulsion leave you.


i. The Trees

One of the twins is on his way out of Hades Temple when he see's someone near the pomegranate trees and immediately goes to investigate.

"What are you doing?"


ii. Cerberus

The three-headed Hound of Hell is Hades first defense against intruders and will alert him to any and all visitors. Better hope Hades or Ichiru gets to you before Cerberus decides he wants to play. Be nice, he's still a pup the twins have a soft spot for him.

iii. Dinner Time

After Zero figures out what's happened - and after an extensive lecture about eating things off the ground or stealing fruits - Zero finally settles down and gets to work making dinner while Cerberus settles down watches in the background. You may explore your room for the night one of the twins pointed out earlier, but be aware Cerberus won’t like that and will be following you all the way. Conversely, you may decided it's better to stay by Hades side who doesn't seem to understand that a 10 ft three-headed dog made from silver rose vines is not in any way a goddamn puppy! You can help him or settle down on the dining room table.


iv. Night Explorations

Having trouble sleeping? Feel free to go exploring or try your chances at an escape. Who knows maybe the curse has worn off! Either way, Cerberus is a light sleeper and he has your scent. Hades won't be far behind once he finds out his favorite puppy is gone, and Ichiru tends to wander the hallways at night, so better hope you run across one of them before the Hellhound.


v. Wildcard

Open to any shenanigans you'd like to try so feel free to put up your own starter!


[ OOC: Characters are free to make up any symptoms for the "compulsion" to stay. For example: They can get the sudden urge to visit Hades Temple, or their feet will magically take them their without their consent. Or they might just start feeling pain the longer they ignore the compulsion. How many nights they stay is up to you! Eating three seeds can mean one night or three nights, whatever you want! ]

Comments

[moonlitknight]

[ From behind: ]

You shouldn't wander off on your own.

[ Zero leans on a wall, his hands lazily tucked near his pockets as he watches the shinki from his position. ]

[toremainbehind]

Didn't want to bother you or Ichiru to accompany me on a late night walk.

[He flashes Zero a smile from over his shoulder.]

What're you doing up?

[moonlitknight]

Ceberus is looking for you.

[toremainbehind]

He catches on quick.

[And here Izumo's hoping to avoid Cerberus. While he has nothing against the pup, he still didn't want to be alone with him.

He shifts a bit so he can look at Zero better.]

Want to walk with me then?

[forsakens]

Indeed he is. He's making his round right now.

[ Ichiru walks up casually intercepting the two and their conversation as he normally does. He seems slightly cheerful compared to his usual demeanor. ]

What could Zero and Izumo-san talking about so late at night I wonder?

[moonlitknight]

[ Zero pushes off the wall. ]

Have you found him?

[ He of course, is talking about Ceberus and completely ignoring his question at the same time, before turning to Izumo. ]

The waterfall has the best view here.

[ You know, if you want to take a walk. ]

[toremainbehind]

Hello, Ichiru.

[He sends the other twin a smile in greeting.

So Cerberus is making his round; it's a little fortunate Izumo hadn't run into him.

At Zero's suggestion, though, Izumo inclines his head.]

Lead the way.

[forsakens]

No but I'm certain he will find us in a matter of a few minutes. He does love his master. Was I suppose to find him ?

[ he replied to Zero casually as he crossed his arms. He seemed unfazed by Zero ]

Good evening Izumo-San. I hope you are well.

[moonlitknight]

I'm not his master. [ Zero doesn't like the implications of those words. ] Ceberus just likes being fed. [ And Zero generally prepared his food. ]

....

[ Zero looks at Izumo not quite sure if he should leave Ceberus on his own. ]

[toremainbehind]

[A banter between brothers, even if one side doesn't know it.

He listens to them quietly, but when Zero looks at him, he smiles.]

You can go feed Cerberus. Perhaps Ichiru can keep me company in the meantime. [He glances at Ichiru, silently asking if it was alright.]

[forsakens]

Cerberus seems to think otherwise.

[ Ichiru shrugs a little. ] There's more to it then being fed, but I'd rather we not argue over something so trivial.

[ He gives Izumo a look before nodding his head. He suppose he can amuse the other. ]

I don't mind I suppose.

[moonlitknight]

[ Zero nods over at them, glad for the offer. He didn't like Ceberus wandering alone by himself. He was still a puppy making him a little too curious for his own good. ]

I'll be back.

[ He quickly turns and heads out in search of him. His steps are fast, moving in beat with the nerves he's feeling at his disappearance. He'll be back later, you to go on ahead. ]

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo watches Zero leave before he turns back to Ichiru.]

Shall we then?

[And he'll give a silent inclination for Ichiru to take the lead. Otherwise, the two of them will just end up wandering alone.]

[forsakens]

Do take your time.

[ Ichiru teases briefly as Zero walks off. Ah-- it was nice to get the other off his back for a little while. It was the trade Ichiru made for his safe space. A small price to pay really. ]

Indeed. This way, Izumo-san.

[ The younger twin gestures as he walks ahead of Izumo. ]

What brings you to the Underworld of all places, if you don't mind the inquiry?

[toremainbehind]

[He follows after Ichiru soon enough.]

It was more of an accident that I came here really. [A shrug.] Though, it is a nice change in scenery.

[forsakens]

I suppose it allows us to get to know each other better no?

[ Needless to say, Izumo had been one of the few people he got along with and didn't completely find deplorable. ]

Isn't it? It's a rather quiet place. People usually steer clear of it so there's not much trouble.

[toremainbehind]

It does. We haven't really talked much after you've arrived here.

[Well, he'll take that as a compliment.

A chuckle.]

Usually, hearing that there's an Underworld around is enough to have people avoid such a place.

[forsakens]

I suppose you are right. I've had a lot of things to put into consideration. Most of which were based securing safety for myself.

[ Godless Shinkis do have it tough after all. It doesn't seem like he's suffering too much since he's hidden himself here. Though those are details he'll keep to himself. ]

That is quite true. However, it's not such a cold place. It has its charms like garden and the water fall of course.

[toremainbehind]

You seem to be doing well.

[He'll refrain from asking him the same thing he asked Zero not too long ago.

He hums.]

Other than potentially being hunted down by Cerberus, it's not really a bad place at all.

[forsakens]

For the most part. I did take a lot of what you have told me into consideration. For that, I do thank you.

[ He muses giving the other a brief smile for his words. ]

Cerberus isn't the type to eat people indiscriminately. He's like his owner-- I suppose.

[ He pauses before adding. ]

He's quite curious is all and indeed, it's not a bad place to be.

[moonlitknight]

[ Talking about Ceberus, Zero shows up in the background with his favorite puppy following behind him. ]

He was at the entrance.

[toremainbehind]

Glad I was able to be of help.

[There's a fleeting smile directed at Ichiru before Zero returns with Cerberus trailing after him.

A glance at the three-headed dog before he looks back at the god.]

Did he find anyone at the entrance?

[forsakens]

It's hard to come by people who are willing to share information the way you did-- honestly.

[ Ichiru nodded his head to Izumo's words. He parted his mouth to say something else but Zero showed up with Cerberus-- how convenient. It seemed like Ichiru couldn't ask much right now. He'll just stare at the God and his Guard Dog. ]

I did say he wasn't far off. It seemed like you found him fine.

[moonlitknight]

[ He isn't interrupting is he? ]

Someone passing by. Nothing more.

[ He looks back at the way he'd come from. ]

I should get started on dinner.

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo inclines his head towards Ichiru.

He could tell there was more the younger twin wanted to say until Zero showed up. If Ichiru wanted to talk more, then Zero would have to leave or give them privacy.

At the same time, Izumo couldn't help but chuckle at Zero's words.]

Do you need help with that or no? [If not, then Izumo could still head to the waterfall.]