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Demoness 2 - Chapter 56 - Artificing and Reports
Yolani surveyed the workshop, her eyes assessing the progress of each worker as they diligently crafted firearms.The air hummed with focused energy, punctuated by the rhythmic sounds of metal being shaped and the occasional crackle of arcane energy.She moved between the workstations, her steps purposeful and assured. At one bench, a young apprentice struggled to align the barrel of a musket.Yolani paused, placing a gentle hand on his shoulder. â...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 55 - Scouting
Elania stood amidst the carnage, her divine form shimmering with an ethereal glow. The Lightbringersâ retreat had left the battlefield strewn with the fallen, their broken bodies a testament to the ferocity of the combat.She moved among the corpses, her hand outstretched, drawing forth the lingering essence of the slain. The power flowed into her, a rush of energy that filled her being to the brim.[Absorb the lingering Power from Lightbringer S...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 54 - Frontline
Elania touched down on the gate roof, her wings folding neatly behind her back.The guards on duty snapped to attention, wary expressions glued to their faces as they determined whether or not she was a threat. Even when they figured out she was there to help, they didnât relax.Dark circles underscored their eyes, and their uniforms bore the stains and tears of prolonged battle.âWhereâs Magister Astolf?â Elania asked, her voice carrying ov...
My writing schedule for 2024-2025~
This isn't 100% hard or anything, but gives a good general idea of what my thoughts are on how things will go. It's subject to change, yadda yadda. But I feel it might be a general help to visualizing when and what I will be writing things!You probably noticed the Demoness 2 fire lately, that's because of the deadline, haha. It could get done earlier, which would move the other things forward, etc.
Demoness 2 - Chapter 53 - Armory
Elania woke up feeling drained, the events of the previous day still weighing heavily on her mind.She dragged herself out of bed and into the bathroom, splashing cold water on her face to help her focus.The reflection in the mirror told her what she had already noticed: she looked like shit, felt like shit. It wasnât exactly the same as an ill-planned hangover, but it was close enough.Yolani wasnât around, so she was alone. Moving back to the...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 52 - Respite (Finale)
Elania stepped onto the half-sized elevator beside Yolani and then got a good hold on the handlebar. The Celestial Engine pulsed and spun in the background as they descended towards the control room.She closed her eyes, reaching out with her senses to gauge the engineâs power. A frown creased her brow as she realized the levels had dropped⊠or at least that was the impression she felt compared to their previous visits.The strain on the divine...
âDemoness 2 - Chapter 51 - Respite (Part 2)
Keswick let them step inside first.Elania felt confusion and shock hit her as she scanned the opulence that surrounded her, and Yolaniâs breath hitched in a mirror of the emotion.The space was vast, with high ceilings and plush furnishings that spoke of wealth and power. It was nicer than the lobby and offices of the Magister herself. Or at least it seemed like it. Theyâd never seen Keswickâs personal quarters.It was a far cry from the mode...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 50 â Respite (Part 1)
Elania stepped out of the carriage, her eyes immediately drawn to the damage that surrounded them.The seraphâs attack had left a trail of destruction in its wake, the once pristine streets and rows of magistrate buildings now marred by rubble and debris.The laser beam had cut through the area like a hot knife through butter, leaving a jagged wound that stretched as far as the eye could see.The Magistry tower itselfâŠElaniaâs brow furrowed in...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 49 - Escape Again
Elania soared high into the air, the wind whipping through her hair as she put distance between herself and the Elder.Almost immediately, the incorporeal and insidious restraining spell the elders used hit her. It felt like her wings were heavy, and she was a rockâŠA rock with a decent trajectory for getting far away.Not to mention she pushed herself and resisted the feeling of chains pulling her back with gritted teeth.The connection snapped af...
Demoness 2 - âChapter 48 - Ambushes
Elania soared high above the rooftops, keeping pace with the carriage below. Her wings cut through the air effortlessly as she scanned the streets for any signs of danger.They were there alright, moving into position at the intersections as the carriage blew past them. Yolani was preventing them from surrounding her thanks to the mad rush, but if the carriage stoppedâŠThings were going to be dicey. It felt like every monk that had crossed over b...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 47 - Salt
The screaming and panic was immediate.For half a second, Elania thought that somehow, she had unconsciously called down permanent judgement on a bunch of innocents on accident.The shock mirrored on their escortsâ faces seemed to fall in that direction as well.The only one who didnât think so badly of her was Yolani, who grabbed her arm to get her attention before pointing at a distant building.A man in monk robes was standing on the roof, doi...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 46 - Roadbumps
A pounding on the shop door made Elania almost jump.She maintained her composure and cross the bedroom to the balcony to inspect the street. There was an invisible shielding ward, but she still felt conspicuous leaning out in the open considering the events in the city.One of their escorts was making the noise.âWhatâs going on?â Elania called down to him.He stopped pounding and looked up at her. âWeâve been out here an hour, and we need...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 45 - Return
Elania folded her arms. It just so happened that her wings did the opposite, lifting off her shoulders and standing vertically, like a starry peacockâs tail. It was an involuntary form of body language, like when her ears twitched in Darkwalker form.It also scared most of the people in the room and even had the Magisters drawing back.âSorry, they have a mind of their own,â Elania said.Magister Keswick cleared her throat. âAs I was saying,...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 44 - At the Watch
Yolani let out a weak groan as consciousness returned to her slowly.A scent of cinnamon infiltrated her senses. Her head and ears were cradled on something soft and warm.Her whole body felt light, like she was on a cloud, and waking up felt like the last thing in the world she wanted to do.Recent memories caught up to her quickly, though, and she cracked an eye open.The sleeping angel was a sight to behold. Little lines of glittering light traile...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 43 - Wartorn
Yolani peered at the small mirror they had found in the burnt-out building, holding it around the edge of the alley to scout the street.Nothing moved, except for a few spots of smoldering debris that had burnt itself out. It had been a while since theyâd heard any gunfire or spells, but the smell of smoke was pervasive.The group had remained hidden for hours instead of trying to make a break for it, much to her disbelief. Henri had obviously be...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 42 - Searching for Her
Elaniaâs wings beat against the air as she ascended high enough to touch one of the light stones that illuminated the city. The glare from up close was strong, but she avoided looking at them in favor of scanning the city below.As high as she was, it was hard to make out individual people, but that also meant no one was shooting at her despite her being in the open.The other thing the position gave her was a view of the trauma the city had suff...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 41 - A Seraph
The figure of light descended, and the surrounding air shimmered with an oppressive pressure of [Divinity]as if it was a physical force.Elder Gant threw himself to the ground and began to prostrate, while Magister Bannon fell to one knee, barely propping himself up with his rapier.The crushing feeling ran through her wings, and she felt like her entire body was made of lead.A red glow formed in the shadow of the seraphâs hood, and she could fee...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 40 - Divine Simulacrum
Elaniaâs vision blurred as she shot forward, her wings trailing behind her like a shimmering comet tail. Whatever they were chanting, she could feel a slight pressure growing now that she knew what being restrained felt like.Letting them finish would be a mistake.Before she reached Winx, Elder Eidan broke his chant and threw a wave of golden needles at her.Angling her wing sent her into a roll that dodged the first wave, and then she flared to ...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 39 - Civil War (Finale)
Elania read the message again, the words glowing with a soft, peaceful divine luminescence that contrasted with the chaotic battle around her.[You have achieved maximum Divine Affinity. Would you like to attempt Seraph Transformation? Y/N]The last time she had transformed, it had created a permanent change in her along with the permanent Darkwalker core.This time though, didnât she already have a Divine Core from the engine?Transforming into a ...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 38 - Civil War (Pt. 3)
The intensity of the sounds of fighting and the density of hostile monks increased as they pushed through the fortress toward their goal.Several more groups went down in a whirlwind of [Power] infused fingers. Elania looked back at Yolani, who looked at her with a worried expression.âYour robe looks good. They wonât notice,â Elania said.Yolani nodded. âSame.âElania let out a tense breath as Gaston and Henri finished putting on the robes...
A4 - ShipCore - Chapter 214 - Emotional Velocity
USD: 6 days since Ertan Fleet surrender and clearing of the orbitals.Location: Meltisar, MIL-1A, Academy ConcourseAlex passed the fountains in the academyâs concourse, her eyes scanning the crowd for a familiar face as she moved towards the cafeteria. A weight felt like it had been lifted off her shoulders; the decision to head back to the Frontier had been something she needed.It felt like she was taking back control from the chaos that had be...
A4 - ShipCore - Chapter 213 - Sovereign Split
USD: 6 days since Ertan Fleet surrender and clearing of the orbitals.Location: Meltisar, MIL-1A, FHQ, Tiaâs floorThea was stuck with Elis, so Alex made her way to Tiaâs office on her own. There was a beeping call on her wrist comm, asking her to come set on repeat. Alex ignored it. She was going as fast as she could.Maybe it would have been better to do the digital thing after all, so she could have included Thea. The ex-Corpo NAI was a bit o...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 37 - Civil War (Pt. 2)
Distant musket fire and the crack of spells became a constant backdrop as the group picked their way through the empty hall. Elania frowned at several sections where spiderweb cracks had formed in the stone. The air was filled with the smell of burnt magic.They paused at a shut door, Gaston leaning against it with an ear to determine if it was empty or not.For the dozenth time, Elania glanced at Yolani, making sure she was still there and okay.We...
A4 - ShipCore - Chapter 212 - The Price of Victory
USD: 6 days since Ertan Fleet surrender and clearing of the orbitalsLocation: Meltisar, MIL-1A, Fleet Medical Bay 12e, Recovery WardAlex hurried down the corridor at the fastest walk she could manage without being disrespectful. Sheâd worked her way through the maze of bureaucracy and security all the way from the Ironhorseâs mooring arm to finally arrive on the same floor as her sisterâs recovery room.There had been a dozen other places ca...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 36 - Civil War (Pt. 1)
Elania winced as she checked her remaining [Power].[Power: 1899/1559]The magical bubble had drained off a considerable amount of it to block her own blast.That Elder Winx was floating there, doing his best to imitate the avatar of an angry god as the air started to clear... was not a good sign.Glancing behind her, the room was charred. There was a slant to the floor where stone had melted forward from the energy, and Elania wasted no time in pick...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 35 - Outrage (Finale)
Elania watched Joren closely as she, Gaston, and the guide followed him up the circular stairwell. The monk was clearly upset, and the guilt in his eyes stoked the anger in her chest.He had once helped her on the way to the city, keeping the inter-party conflict muted, but what had the monks done to Yolani that she could see the shame in his eyes?Torture came to mind first, but that threatened to make her lose her focus. There were shouts and vib...
A4 - ShipCore - Chapter 211 - Clash of Hives (Finale)
USD: ~12.5 Hour contact mark with Hadenic forces.Location: Nu Crateris, Hades, Hadenic HiveNanite cohesion was a complicated process, and the times Heeler had truly been able to find time to experiment were few and far between. That didnât mean that his MainComputer couldnât accurately predict the required resources and computronics required for a given task.The further from a computronics module a directed nanite was, the weaker the control ...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 34 - Outrage (Pt. 2)
The others braced themselves, but Elaniaâs hand went to her pack, and she pulled it to her front.Reaching inside, she pulled out the artificed rifle Yolani had made for her. Sheâd not had time to really practice with it, but with her [Power] blocked, they didnât seem to have any other options.The magazine was wrapped around the stock, and she pulled it free with a quick motion, then shoved it into the receiver with enough force to make sure...
A4 - ShipCore - Chapter 210 - Clash of Hives (Pt. 2)
USD: ~12 Hour contact mark with Hadenic forces.Location: Nu Crateris, Hades, Heavenâs Fire II Landing Zone, Tunnel BreachThe heavy mining machine slowly rolled back as the last meter of rock was reached. Heeler watched as engineer brothers quickly packed the end of the tunnel with shaped charges, explosives designed to blow the rock into the compartment and clear a path for the last assault.He lowered a tentacle to the ground. The thrum of the ...
Demoness 2 - Chapter 33 - Outrage (Pt. 1)
The raised shouts of monks sounded behind and in front of them as the group followed the direction of the guide.Two guards appeared around a corner, but they were at a low level and the sprinting party slammed into them like a hammer, shouldering them aside and knocking them unconscious.âHow much further?â Elania shouted, pulling the bindings on her monk robe, and discarding it. The others followed suit.Disguise wasnât needed anymore, and e...
