"Dangit, I wasn't rested up completely when it started to rain!"

*Slowly the puddle forms Kelvack's body. He leans on the rock, apparenly still exausted.*

"If I only rememberd that spell..."

*He nods and chants an encantation. As if given new strength, Kelvack stands up and begins walking towards the portal.*

"Stop."

*He turns around to se Soul staring at him.*

"What?"

"Don't go in. They'll kill you."

"Oh..."

*Kelvack then sits down in front of the portal and begins to mumbles all sorts of spells.*

You seem to have plans of your own, but you can join me if you wish..."

Meanwhile, in the Council Chamber, the twelve Council members sit in large, gold-wrought thrones up on a large podium. Jihon and Tamrissa, still chained, are led forward by the guards.

One of the Council members rises, and looks as if he is about to speak...

And with the sound of tearing reality, a Warp Gate opens in the Council Chamber. Shocked that their formidable magical defences have been penetrated so easily, all the remaining Council members spring to their feet. The guards in the Council Chamber lower cruel halberds level with the Warp Gate in fear of what might emerge.

From the red chaos behind the Gate steps Soul Reaver. His sword is in the sheath on his back. He steps confidently from the gate, ignoring the guards. As he steps forward, two more figures materialise from the gate...

The two creatures are both at least two metres tall, and equally broad. Their bodies are completely covered with a husk of shining, living steel. Their heads are set down the front of their bodies and fused to their torso. No features can be found on thier faces other than their two burning red eyes. Each of the Daemons grasps a massive black broadsword at least the length of a man in a single hand. They are the generals of Inferno, the Steelhearts.

The two Greater Daemons flank Soul Reaver on both sides as the gate pulses out of existence behind him. The guards retreat backwards, wide-eyed at the sight of the awesome creatures.

Soul Reaver's voice is heard by Tamrissa and Jihon
I cannot abandon you to face this on your own. Forgive me for being late... I had to call on these two bodyguards so that I would not be attacked upon entering the Upper Umbra. I have the feeling they wanted you two alone.

On looking closer at Soul Reaver, several Council Members' faces show a flicker of recognition. A strong-featured, elderly man near the front shouts towards the warrior.
"What is the meaning of this!? Why are you here, Soul Reaver, and why did you bring these foul beings with you??"

"Good day, Council Members. I see you remember some of our previous meetings... I am glad I left an impression from those brief, fleeting times we spoke."
He bows to the Council.

"I do not mean to bring violence to your court, and I can assure you that these Steelhearts are under my control. However, I am also certain that your plans for me would have been rather unkind had I not brought these bodyguards with me.

I have come here to stand at the side of Jihon and Tamrissa. I fought with them against Cerberis, and I can vouch for them if needs be. I want to see them treated justly in these proceedings, and so I have come to observe this... trial... personally."

Soul Reaver draws Blooddrinker. The guards start towards him, but they quickly retreat once more at the echoing growl of one of the Steelhearts. Soul Reaver gently places the sword on the ground in front of the Council, then steps back from it.

"I have made my gesture of peace and goodwill. I will dismiss these two Daemons if you do the same."

He sets an intense gaze on the Council and awaits their response.

--To fight is to live. And my battle is eternal.--

HIGH COUNCIL: We understand what you want Soul Reaver, but your presence is not needed. We, the Higher Council believe in a fair trial, and a fair trial is what we intend Jihon to get. We are a just council. We should punish you for this act of insolence. Please remove yourself from the Courtyard, or face the penalties of your actions.

SABRE SOLDIER: I will have to agree with the council on this one Soul Reaver*Soul Reaver looks around to see a figure in a white robe walk from the darkness, noticing the character as Sabre Soldier*The Higher Council is very honest in law, and are very just. There is no need for you to be here. I will make sure everything goes as planned.

*The Higher Council stands up as Sabre Soldier enters the room. Looking somewhat surprised at his presence. Sabre Soldier's eyes glow a deep emerald green, and radiates a faint white energy. One of the Higher Council removes himself from his position, and flys down to the marble floor.*

PILLIARE: Fei Serumen, are you going to defend these...these vermin?

SABRE SOLDIER: Yes I am. Jihon deserves a fair trial and that's what he is going to get. Soul Reaver, I respect your will to witness the trial, but this is no place for someone of your stature. I promise that Jihon will get the Trial that he deserves. Please leave peacefully. I do not want any violence within these walls.

*Pilliare, The Higher Council member looks over at Soul Reaver, and smirks in arrogance. The Members very presence is burning the 2 daemons that are with Soul Reaver. After taking much torment from the mans presence, the 2 daemons fall back, entering into the rift.*

Sabre Soldier: The Unreal Assasin.
Death is my Mistress...
War is my Master...

Soul Reaver flicks his wrist, and Blooddrinker reappears in his hands.

"Obviously you have no faith in my own word, so I see no reason to trust yours or your claims for a 'fair trial'. I will observe these proceeding, whether you wish me to or not, though if you so dislike my physical presence, then, out of respect for Sabre Soldier, I will watch from afar. Attempt to to block my scrying if you wish, but I belive that the results of such an action would not be to your liking. Finally, I am not under the juristiction of your 'laws', and so you have no right to punish me. Any attempt to do so will be met with intense opposition."

Soul Reaver then casts a Discorporate spell, his misty body flowing from the Council Chamber and outside into the city. From there, he weaves a large Scrying spell to observe the proceedings in the court. Soul Reaver's face is impassive, but he seethes with anger at the Council's presumptious arrogance.

(ooc: Sabre, please be a bit more co-operative with the posts of other people. The 'council' had not been defined yet in character, so I do not appreciate you re-writing my interpretation of them.)

--To fight is to live. And my battle is eternal.--

Well then, I see you have nothing to worry about now Pilliare. You may return to your seat. *Pilliare, in a snort of contempt, flys back up to his seat where he crosses his arms.* As you all know, we are here to make a judgement against Jihon, based upon the actions that he has committed. I will not participate in this judgement, for I have fought along side of Jihon, and I believe that he is innocent for his actions, because he has had no control of his actions in my belief. As for you, fellow High Council Members, you are to determine his guilt or innoscence. *Sabre Soldier looks over at Jihon.*Jihon, I am sorry to say, that because of your unstability, we, the Higher Council will have to take away your privilage as a Guardian. I hope you understand.*Sabre Soldier looks back at the Higher Council* I do not understand what you want with Tamrissa, and any offenses she has committed, may they be passed on to me, for I take responsibility, as her being a childer of mine. As evidence of this, she possesses the Kurusunami. May the Trial Continue.

*Sabre Soldier looks at Soul Reaver through the gate he has made, and nods to him, stating that everything is okay. Afterwards, he turns to Tamrissa and smiles slightly, almost as if he was nervous, then proceeds to fly to the other side of the room, and sits down in a seat up high behind everyone, where he can see the council. The other 12 council members close their eyes, and form a link between them. As they do this, Jihon is flooded with memories that he never knew about, as of what happened when Cerebris possessed him. These thoughts were almost too much to bear, but he manages to hold himself together. When the images stop flashing through his head, the Council Members stand up, and walk down the 2 spiraling staircases that flow down the sides of the room, where they line up infront of Jihon, and Tamrissa. Each of them pull out an elaborated dagger. A servant brings a gobblet that rests on a stand, and places it between the Line of council members, and Jihon.

((OOC: Okay, I want to try something different. There are 12 council members. I want each of you to play the role of one of the council members. You get to determine if that council member believes that Jihon is Guilty or innocent. This is where it can lead to different possibilities Soul Reaver. This is what I was trying to do. Anyways, any Council members left over I will flip a coin for each, and base their judgement off of that. When they slit their wrist into the goblet; If their blood flows red, then that Council member believes that Jihon is Guilty, if their blood flows black, then that council member believes that Jihon Innocent. This will repeat for Tamrissa as well. This is all up to you guys. Just type in what color their blood flows, and we will base an overall judgement based on ratio. I hope you guys like this idea. I'll do the first one, and you guys can follow after that.))

*The first Council member looks into Jihons eyes and slices his wrist. His blood is a deep ***red*** in color. The council member smiles ignorantly at Jihon, then walks over, where he stands infront of Tamrissa, waiting for the others.*

Black blood flows from the wound and pools in the Goblet. The nods and passes the Goblet on.

Meanwhile, Soul Reaver watches through the Scrying spell. He makes no move yet, though a flicker of a smile does cross his face as the black blood drips into the vessel.

"Soul Reaver! We've been looking everywhere for you!"

"It's great to see you again, Soul. I thought I'd never find out where you guys went. You remember Kalana, don't you? From the whole Phyrexia mess?"

The other figure removes it's helmet, revealing a young looking female with light blue hair.

(disclaimer: Whenever Kalana talks, her speech will be preceded by this. just so no one gets confused. :) )

"Good to see you again, Master Reaver."

cLuTcHFieND's happy expression suddenly becomes worried. He turns back to Soul Reaver.

"So what's going on? Where's Jihon, Sabre Soldier, and everyone else?"

Jihon please don't worry. Evan if you are guilty there is always the option of a tournement... That is if they do not imprison the others as well. Just relax.

*The next council member steps forward.*

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