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Hellhound waited patiently in the car and only observed Akemi from the inside, wondering how well that went. Seeing the smile of her friend however made the hound return a similar smile of her own, added with her tail wagging gently. "She is? Good...", she replied to the first part. The name alone sounded mythical and it made Hellhound assume that there was no way this person would not be able to heal Hikari. The attention Akemi brought to her abdomen made her ears lower down, though. It was not out of shame or regret but it reminded her that she had played roughly and without holding back when they fought and she had hurt her friend badly, as she was herself. Difference was she healed quickly. Hellhound was quiet for a moment, overthinking about what a healer would think if they knew where the wound came from and her being the source living with the one she had wounded. "Do you think she will try to play with Hellhound? Magical humans don't like me so she might. She is your friend so I don't want to hurt her.", she told Akemi with a concerned voice. Of course, in the best situation, neither sides were going to try to fight each others so Hellhound would simply behave as usual. Hopefully, the hound would not be mistaken for a demon... The implication of it left a bad taste as she felt she was not related to them. In the best case, it would be another human willing to give her headpats. Maybe...

Hellhound waited patiently for Akemi to be done, keeping an eye around while hanging out for a bit. She was not too worried of being caught there and even if she was, they would be gone soon. As she would be hidden in the car, chances were she would not be in troubles anyway. Hearing Hikari speak about the both of them made the hound even more determined to try and help her. Once she finally saw Akemi climb out to come against her back once more, she held on a little tighter so they didn't fall. Looking back and making sure she was alright and secure, Hellhound gave a smile back to her. As the words were spoken for her to bring them back to the car, she readied up steadily against the wall. Seemingly calculating her action, she bent her legs while turning around so her paws were against the wall. With the least possible power, she coiled her legs and only formed a minimum amount of fiery energy on her paws before launching herself with a slightly blast that thankfully only barely marked the wall. Akemi would feel herself be in the air for a moment as Hellhound flew toward the parking area as quickly as humanly possible. "It will be rough, Akemi... Hold me tight.", she warned as they approached the roof of the parking. Using her four limbs, she tried to land in a way to slow the force of the fall for her before she looked back to make sure she was alright. Either way, she soon started to leave. Now, all that remained was to climb down to the level where the car was. This was done easily by Hellhound going to the edge of the roof then climbing down the walls where they could see inside each of the levels as they went. Trying to recognize the right place, she kept climbing down until the recognizable car was in sight but she made sure that nobody was there before she finally climbed up to safety. Only then did she stand still and gave Akemi the time to find her ground. "We did it. Are you hurt...?", she asked out of pure concern, knowing she was herself capable of leaping to places but to carry a human along meant she could not land recklessly. Hurting herself was alright but not hurting Akemi.

Shinigami started struggling as Reika, so casually, kept playing with her like she was nothing but a mere distraction. Her fingers still ran so lovingly on her body, making it hard not to feel good. Of course, she resisted sexual attacks well enough so this was nothing but floating pleasure right now but her feelings were mixed with anger. Reika grinned as she focused mostly on Jumi. "Oh it wasn't. Micori was my plan but her friend showing up was not included. Look at you all... Shinigami alone was spared, or at least from their enchantment, only to watch you get raped I imagine. Oh but her body says that she did feel pleasure, a lot of it... Micori, I would guess. But not only...", she teased, making Shinigami angrier. The reaper took a good look at Jumi, smiling softly. "Shinigami had to see for herself what it's like to be with humans. Your world is one of pain and suffering... She will inevitably deal with you all being the victims of those craving to make you their playthings. She had to feel it all to understand that her place is not with you. She was the perfect beast of death, gifted with the power of a god.", she told them, showing some annoyance of sort as she pulled her fingers from Shinigami to lick them with satisfaction. "The power you speak of was nothing short of terrifying. I think even she understood it.", Mitsuko then replied, "Unlike then, her power now is truly hers and equaling those of a human gifted with magic." The valkyrie's words made Reika sneer at her as she snapped some portals open around Shinigami, "You think she should be at the same level as them? She is mine, I made her. I died to become what was needed to bring her to life.", she said to Mitsuko who stood still, observing the fox who was close to feel something again if she guessed right. "And you would rape her to keep her with you...? Although, I do not doubt that she would enjoy it but I think you are too obsessed with her. Somehow, she got attached to Mitsuko and Jumi enough to give up on your gift. Using Nymphia has made her despise you, even... You failed.", she calmly replied. Reika however madly aimed her arm toward her, portals opening. Mitsuko did not move an inch as tentacles rushed toward them but stopped a certain distance in hesitation, causing at least Nall to back off quickly. Still, Reika could not do it... Her hand even shook a bit as she stood there uncertain. She could easily subdue them, break them or even kill them but it would only make things worse. "...You win...", she finally conceded, making all of her portals disappear. With a defeated look, she turned to Shinigami and awkwardly hugged her while still upside down and kissed her thigh before she stepped back and freed her. "I am proud of what you are... I made you perfect but you're not mine anymore.", she said a little more softly, in a pathetic attempt to finally sound rational. Mitsuko observed her for a short moment then turned to Jumi. "...I can help you all feel better if you wish.", she offered, glancing at Nall before turning her attention back to Jumi. "Mitsuko is at the brink of losing herself. She was not ready for so much at once... I will make sure to restore her but I can offer you all the same and heal your bodies and minds to erase the trauma from what was done to you. Your memories will remember and you will have to deal with these marks a little longer but you will be able to walk back home like it never happened.", she explained to her. Nall still felt concerned, mostly as he watched Mitsuko. "However, I can only do this once with my remaining strength... It's all I can offer..."

Understandable. I have ideas but they just don't seen "epic" enough for a 50th challenge. It just seems new or out of the ordinary to me. A story over a span of years seems original for what this is about. I am trying to think about something more than just a theme or etc. (I admit I am a big overthinker, though. But you know this. XD) The span thing could also bring an idea of "What about time travel"? sort of ideas? Like... You have a character travel to the past or future. Oh! What about... A story with a character you had when you started ED, meeting a character you have NOW? Like a kind of "Sega Ages" event thing? That sounds like an epic thing right there! :D So to sum up... We take one of our first characters and we write a story about them meeting one of the newest characters we have. Something like that. A story about your history in ED. Well, dunno if that would be epic to everyone's eyes but it sounds like a fun idea to me, at the very least. Like a kind of different universe clash story.

It depends what you define as epic. There are so many themes available out there. It could be an event style thing too like write mini stories championship. Winners climb to the next tier. But if we simply want a challenge, maybe something that was never done? Beyond the "random sexual fantasy in this or that situation." Something more epic?

Yeah... Life sometimes can't be ignored. I feel lonely myself so this is why I posted where I know some people in here. If anything, just to say hi. Seeing what is new with everyone. Kinda miss times when roleplay was active as I'd love to do it so much more but welp... Different people, different situations so it's all understandable. I do hope things will get better for everyone, whatever they are going through. Maybe later times will offer some roleplaying opportunities... We can only hope. There's so much that can be done, after all. ><

Sorry for intrusion but just wanted to comment about how I think it's a shame how things came to a halt (for you all) but also, I noticed how much time passed since the story "stopped" and darn, time moves fast, doesn't it? I also noticed that Ecchidreams is on one of its slowest and quietest period, it seems... Something is happening in ED and people are either too busy to return or they are leaving and never returning. Do you have any plans for what may come? Any new roleplay ideas in mind while you're waiting, maybe?

Hellhound's ears finally perked up as she heard Hikari, turning her head to offer her a smile. Something in what she had said to her lifted her spirit. Soon turning back to Akemi again, she stood there with a certain determination in wanting to do the right thing. Her friend's movement toward her surprised her momentarily, not minding that Hikari could watch though, and made her stay still while she felt the hands on her chest. In that space of time, she closed her eyes for a few seconds to enjoy the touch, letting her heart speak for her. When her eyes opened again, the hound could only look at Akemi back and give her some warm smile of her own, seeming happy to be there as her tail even swayed once more. The whispering then gave her a boost of motivation but the touch against her skin made Hellhound freeze for a second. A human contact like she enjoyed them, even if it was not on her head. When Akemi started explaining her idea, the hound listened carefully. The idea that such a human could exist made her excited even if she did not know what it all meant. Hearing the words 'magical girl' brought her back to the reality of who had hurt her at first but times were different now. She would be Akemi's guard dog but without recklessly attacking anyone unless attacked first. "Find magical girl, find healer for Hikari. We can do it.", Hellhound said with a determined voice and enjoying the close embrace of Akemi. Still, it was probably time to go and the beast girl would soon slide back to prepare for their exit. At least, it probably was not wise to leave the way humans did in this place, not with the way they came in. If those magical girls knew she was there, they may come and try to do something against her. For Hikari's sake, it was best not to stay too long. Hellhound therefore stepped toward the window but took a good look at the girls, waving goodbye to Hikari before she tried to make her way outside, being a little clumsy as she struggled to move her entire body outside. Once she had done it, the hound clung to the edge and hanged there, waiting for Akemi to join her so they could move together back to the car.

Hellhound watched even as she was called a monster and despite Akemi's answer to that, her attention focused on Hikari yet remained docile. Her friend's touch on her shoulder did help but the message of it all nonetheless had some truth. "...You're right...", the hound admitted, her ears relaxed into a slightly raised position while remaining leaned against the edge of the bed, "Hellhound is a monster and fights like one... I enjoy it a lot. I did what Akemi said because humans were fun to fight but I also like when they touch me.", she spoke with some light happiness in her voice, not realizing still that both things conflicted each others most of the time. She was a monster pup, enjoying both chaos and attention. Her eyes remained docile toward Hikari, meaning no hostility, merely sharing what she enjoyed. Even as she saw Hikari's hand, Hellhound did no movement to touch her, remaining still on the bed. Still, to hear her voice toward her, her tail could not help but wag gently. The first words did not mean anything positive for her but at least she talked to her. A human not forgiving her was not new to her. It was not the first time she had heard these words. This one time was the only time she heard them in a rather calm situation and in a uncertain manner instead of being a threat of revenge toward her. As Hikari spoke again, Hellhound listened with attention but to her, staying right there felt like a literal command. Hellhound did not move an inch but the rest made her scared to disappoint, her head leaning against the edge of the bed. "...Hellhound can't promise that...", she started as her body calmed down any of its movements including her tail's wagging. Her comprehension was difficult, taking words in manner she understood but she did her best, "...I won't go back to hell. Akemi gave me a home, now... Humans are nice to me there but I don't know if I will hurt humans again. I'm a monster but I will try not to do it anymore. I can't stop fighting, though... But I fight demons, now. They don't like me and they want to hurt me anyway. They never give me headpats...", she pouted a bit, remembering how she hated them. Her head finally turned to Akemi at the end, smiling to her. Maybe all of this sounded like a game to her but at least she felt better like she was actually doing something "good", now. Her friend also made it sound like they could actually help Hikari, if she took what she heard in a literal manner again, and this made her smile. "Yes...!", she replied, pulling herself back and standing up, looking at Hikari one last time. "We will help...! Or I think we will...", she said, trying to be encouraging but tilting her head to the side with uncertainty at the end before she turned back to Akemi. "We will help, right?", she asked to her, ready to try anything fun for the sake of adventure, especially if it helped and made Akemi happy.

Once Lenneth was gone, Mitsuko turned to everyone. Her ever so gentle smile turned to sadness of sort. "This was far too close... She was not ready for such a situation yet.", she said with a defeated voice, turning slowly to Shinigami to offer her a smile anyway before her attention shifted to an empty side of the cavern. "She is at peace, right now. Consider her asleep, in a way.", she then said, some of it was for Jumi as well as she shared the smile to her. The fox was not entirely comfortable with this but at least she did not look broken anymore. Mitsuko did notice her state, taking a good look but she did not blame them for it. Could this woman feel what Mitsuko had felt. The flowing pleasure inside her body? The girl did not seem bothered or distracted by it even if her body was in shambles, leaking fluids or dripping them here and there. Mitsuko gave a reassuring gaze toward Nall but Shinigami soon noticed a presence in the room as a form walked out of the shadows, revealing herself to be Reika watching with a grin forming on her lips. "Impressive... Back and alive albeit a little messy...", she commented, only making the fox annoyed that she would sound playful about it. "Why are you so clean, Shinigami? Did you not have a good time back there?", she then added impishly. The words made Mitsuko turn and raise her hand to her chest as light illuminated within before it was pulled out to form the sword anew. "Explain yourself. Did you not send her here for her to save her friend?", the valkyrie spoke with an unusually commanding tone. The act with the sword did well to twist Reika's expression a little. "Why you, Mitsuko... When did you gain the power to undo my work?", she spoke with some irritation but glanced at Shinigami. "I did, didn't I? If you must know, I might have spoken to a marked girl... She was quite a feisty one.", the reaper continued, looking pensive. The answer itself seemingly confused Shinigami for a brief instant. At the same time, Mitsuko instead seemed aggrieved by the answer. "Wait... You...", the fox broke the silence, eyeing Nymphia who was laying down exhausted now, then glared at Reika... A burst of power similar to when Shinigami fought Micori emerged from her. The fox dashed the distance between them and angrily tried to strike at her creator only to find herself stopped and tripped by a chain then another one grabbing her legs apart and lifting her upside down. Void gates being the source of the chains appeared to be fully controlled by Reika. "You don't learn, do you? Shinigami...", she said to her, smiling to the sight and coming closer as more chains wrapped around the fox's arms, spreading her wide. Mitsuko could only watch in silence for now as the reaper inspected the fox. "You are mostly clean but your body was wonderfully played with..." Reika said while fidgeting with her crotch. Shinigami was better than let such feeling get to her, as good as it felt. "You are behind this...!", she furiously accused Reika who continued playing with her fox. "Getting her into it was not difficult. All she wanted was to have sex with magical girls. I offered her one to give you a mission. She was free to do everything she wanted to you all.", she explained, noticing Shinigami resisting arousal from her touch, making Reika get rougher on her. "Did her penis feel good...?", she asked for reaction but directed her question to everyone present who could answer. "Did she or her friend make you moan blissfully? Not all of it was planned but it turned out so much better this way, didn't it?", she said a bit without mercy.

Hellhound did not dare move an inch while Akemi was focused on Hikari. Looking docile was all that mattered right now. Doing anything would only scare the girl more. Only when she felt the hand on her shoulder did she react with a slight flinch. The hound knew that it was her friend, though. She did not move just yet. Hearing a human defend her like this though, it felt different. The event of her burning the village was not that long ago so maybe Hikari would not believe Akemi's words but in Hellhound's mind, something did indeed change since then. To have a human praise her, even... That felt good. In a similar trusting way, she followed her friend's lead and looked up, her face not showing any malice for now. To find her way, changes had been required. Something that strayed from her monotonous life of hell... Protecting the city was not her forte but leaping around to fight an obnoxious demon had been fun to her and it did not hurt any humans. A sport that resulted in her getting praise... Letting Akemi speak, Hellhound shifted her attention between the two girls, still following the lead of what being a good girl was. When she was described as trying to be gentle, the hound did exactly that, just sitting there without showing hostility. She was hardly a standard puppy but she did her best to behave. For now, it appeared to work to keep the situation calm but there was no telling what would happen if a human came in... Still, despite Akemi's effort, there was no denying that what Hellhound had done had left injuries on Hikari. If they could ease her fear, the wounds or trauma would no go away as easily. As Hikari seemed to calm down while being talked to, the hound finally moved closer and grabbed the edge of the bed only to raise her head slowly from the side about half the way, still kneeling on the floor. Her ears still down against her head, her curious eyes observed what state Hikari really was in before she looked toward her head. "...Can Hellhound help? I know I burnt you and it made Akemi angry but I want to be a good girl now...", she tried to explain to her, her body still mostly hidden to the side of the bed, without smile.

Kaida would have to think for herself when she could but right now, it was barely a good moment to do so. Would she care about what the demon girl wants then? Even now, her mind was confused about what she herself felt. She knew what was right and wrong but that didn't make it better. Only the interference of Shinigami gave her at least a slight of hope of a much needed break. Even if Canata was to be reasonable enough to let her rest on her own, hearing another voice in the background defying the chaotic order of this world felt like there was actual hope coming back. She was not alone to feel such as even Mitsuko and Nymphia felt this same feeling a little as well. All they could do however was lay there. Shinigami was careful with her surrounding but kept an eye on Canata in case she did anything suspicious. She was not as naive enough to trust her even a little. There was more about that beastly demon but that would have to be tested later. Canata obviously spoke in pleasure tongue, which the fox understood to a point, but these demons had gone far beyond what she herself did on Mitsuko and Jumi when she had went back home with them. The use of magic to manipulate them into it, even if it did nothing but show their desires was not something Shinigami tolerated well when she had seen the girls not want any of this before. Mitsuko and Jumi, even Nymphia, did accept the fox girl sexually all on their own. The marks, even she could not do anything against it. As long as it did not hurt them. It did make Shinigami eye the girls for a couple of seconds. Asking her not to see Canata like an enemy though. Who was she more like...? Herself or Reika? Was she manipulative or only someone who enjoyed sex often? Her methods left much to be desired and the fox was still upset about what Micori had done so freely to Nymphia and others. She had to trust her humans and none of them liked the idea of spending time with demons. They were enemies for a reason. She was as well but having been accepted like she had been had brought quite a change to her life. A change that she still had yet to adapt to even now. But still... Pointing a finger to Canata, giving her an expression of doubt, she had to put one thing in evidence. "I guess we will see what they have to say...", she replied to the last words of Canata. The judgement of the girls was what brought her this close to them. What would they think of Canata when they were capable of thinking clearly? This was all she could say for now. This decision would be the girl's. For now, Shinigami would play the mommy just like she had done when she had shared her milk to give them strength... or pleasure, for some. A last gaze was given to the beastly demon. She had a deal with her but it could wait just a little longer. Nymphia nearby was out of stamina and barely holding. It was all for her. Once back at the old place, however, they were now alone or so Shinigami thought. Counting the ones quickly, Nall was there near Nymphia who finally let herself fall down, making the cat gasp while the fox was not as worried. Jumi would have been near Mitsuko, the latter being on the ground. Kaida was left further. In a way, they were now safe, naked and visibly dirty in this place where sex did not have as much impact. The less crowded and more natural area showed how much of a mess they were really left in. Vulnerable and weak. Their presence however attracted another who flew down the path they had taken to come down there. A powerful neko who came looking for a sword but stopped at the entrance. Shinigami frowned and prepared for a fight but the sight alone made even Lenneth pause her advance. Seemingly defeated girls scattered and humiliated. The neko was on a mission but she did not think that she would find such a spectacle. Before she could lock in to Mitsuko, the girl in question appeared to open her eyes and try to get up but she stayed on a knee at first. "Mitsuko...?", Shinigami called to her but the girl turned her head and smiled even so softly, her expression, her eyes and even her hair different than usual. "...Not Mitsuko...", she replied, only confusing the fox. The attention of the girl was soon to the neko. "Turn back, Lenneth... Mitsuko is exhausted. Besides, the sword is out of reach.", she said. Lenneth seemed hesitant but soon pointed her large spear toward her defiantly. "You cannot stop me from taking it. None of you can stop me, can you?", she then asked with a fairly calm voice. The fox herself did not like what she implied, ready to jump, but Mitsuko raised her arm to stop her even as she kept her gaze on Lenneth. Like she knew... "Not in this state, we cannot... But you want this fight to be a challenge. Odin can wait and so can you for when the girl is ready... She is growing stronger, not without some unnatural help, but she must still grow. Just like myself, Odin does not have power to decide this battle... I pray you would give her a fair chance.", she said calmly, watching. Lenneth seemed to listen. The neko finally backed down, turning away but gave a last look to what appeared to be something greater than just a normal girl. Even Nall was mouth agape but otherwise quiet. With a sigh of relief, the valkyrie decided to retreat for the time being, leaving Mitsuko to smile gracefully and lower her arm. Shinigami only stared at what was once a playful curious girl then a broken one post demon rape. But this girl before her was neither of them. Her naked and messy body made it confusing to figure out what was going on but her elegant stance despite it all only gave her a feeling similar to what she had seen at the temple just a while ago. If this girl was not Mitsuko then who was she? Why was Nall staring, too?