The Hunt Begins [Open]

[Diablo]

Diablo stepped out of one of the more popular pubs in Nightshade Bay, very close to the docks lined with ships. He had come seeking information, mostly. If he was going to find this "Lilo" girl who would lure in the blue creature he'd fought in the forest a few days prior, he'd need to know what she looked like. He wasn't even sure if she was a girl.

But Maleficent had given him her blessing for this task, and lack of information would not stop him. He would simply have to find a bit-hair color, apparent age, things of that nature, and then he could put a bounty on the girl, see to it that she was brought to him alive. He could always hunt her down himself, of course.

And then it would only be a matter of time before that little creature who'd chosen to bait him in the forest around the Eventide Castle would be in his grasp, ready to have his will bent to the Council.

He smirked, starting to walk along the docks, wondering what to do with his time now. Nigthshade Bay did, after all, have its share of distractions.

[hexxus]

As much as he often loathed the idea of remaining in his human form for more than a few hours at a time, predominately because it was an irritating reminder of the limitations of his powers thanks to two binding spells those blasted fairies of Ferngully had put on him, this particular round he certainly wasn't complaining. Even if he would have preferred to wander about in one of his more capable forms, Hexxus knew it was wise to keep something of a low profile. At least for the time being, until he could gather his bearings and make sure none of his enemies were around and in a position of greater power. He definitely didn't want to have his abilities weakened any more or, worse, to wind up imprisoned in another blasted tree.

The destructive entity growled at the very thought. Someday he would have to get revenge for that. But, he would worry about that one later. For now, he wanted to explore his new surroundings and gain as much information on this strange new world as possible. Hexxus already liked the fact there was no life-giving sun; that was a major improvement in his not-so-humble opinion, over the one he had originally come from. He wondered what other delightful things of the sort this place had to offer, hoping there was someplace he could find a wealth of poison and destruction to feed off of. He was so hungry for those things in bulk; unable to even fully recall when the last time he had fed his destructive energies well was. In the meantime however, he would simply have to content himself with a new and wonderful human invention he had stumbled across, during his time ambling around the Bay- a cigarette, he believed the strange device was called. Hardly enough to feed his nearly insatiable appetite for death and destruction, but it was better than nothing.

Much better, he reflected, as he took another puff of toxic chemicals from the thin, white stick; savoring the taste of the poison he could pick out, not bothering to exhale them at all. Fortunately, this human body was every inch of in need of the fumes as he was. Unaware anybody else was approaching, Hexxus carelessly allowed his human eyes to shift into the glowing, ghostly ivory orbs they were whenever he was in his more gaseous form; about all he could change and maintain at the moment, until he had devoured more toxic energy.

"What delightful means of killing each other will they devise next?" he chortled in regards to the humans, giving a loud sigh of contentment as he could feel the chemicals starting to take effect.

[Hades]

Hades makes his way into the Pub. He scans the room for Diablo. He had been told by Maleficent herself of his plans. He has heard of Stitch from others who had spotted him but where unable to catch the fast moving guy. Hades make this one of thier goals to catch this blue creature.

Hades soon spots Diablo sitting at the bar along side a another man who he hasn't met just yet.

"Welll Diablllooo" He greets him and glances towards Hexxus. " A Little Birdy! Has told me of this plan of yours. I must say I am impresed. You being able to come up with such a great idea. If we did have this blue creature he could prove himself helpfull".

[Diablo]

Diablo was making his way towards the smoker, quickening his step a bit and aiming to move past him (he had never cared much for the scent of cigarettes), but paused as he caught something out of the corner of his eye. His eyes were not the usual human eyes-but had turned into ghostly orbs of fumes.

"Hexxus," He said softly, thoughtfully. The council, along with Diablo and the rest of their underlings, had been watching the other worlds before they destroyed them to create the Wicked Kingdom, identifying possible allies-and enemies. Among them had been Hexxus, a creature of destruction who fed off of poisons and toxins.

Before he could approach the man, he heard Hades' voice. "My lord," He said politely, nodding his head. Among the council, Diablo held nearly as much respect for Hades as he did for his mistress Maleficent. "I'm glad you approve. But we shall have to find the girl first...." He trailed off, before he dropped his voice to whisper. "But we have more immediate interests to pursue," He said, nodding his head in Hexxus's direction.

[Hades]

Hades glances towards Hexxus. He studies the strange man before turns his head back to Diablo.

"Tell me Diablo who is this man? Is he usefull?" Hades asked in low whispers so only Diablo could hear him.


Hades would take whoever he wanted to do whatever biding for him that he saw fit. Anyone be better then Pain and Panic. Who much to Hades dislike always seem to mess up all of Hades plans. Hades had plan to banish them both if they didn't prove themself worthy for his liking.

He didn't have much faith in Pain and Panic to prove themself. who knew they may just surpise him.

Hades clears his mind of thought and glances Hexxus way." Come here "He orders the strange man.

[hexxus]

Hexxus was enjoying the cancerous object; content to simply tune out everybody and everything else that was gathered all around him. After so much isolation and imprisonment he didn't necessarily wish to be completely alone (though that wasn't something the demonic entity was ever willing to admit), but he wasn't terribly concerned with the idle chatter of the people around him, either. Truthfully, he could have cared less about their conversations. He didn't suspect the answers about this world he sought would be found getting to know too many other people unless they were the 'right' ones, and the idea of sliding from one table to the next trying to figure out who fit into the aforementioned mold was not a particularly appealing one.

But, he found it rather difficult to ignore the fact somebody actually had the gall to call him over, in a tone Hexxus felt treated him like little more than a dog. Inwardly, the arrogant spirit's blood was beginning to boil. How dare somebody speak to him like that! He had half a mind to say something snappy to that, though wisely chose to reign himself in. He didn't know who this other man was, or what kind of power he might have possessed. There was always a risk there was more to him than met than eye, and humiliating to admit as it was, right now, he really didn't have the level of power necessary to get into a huge fight. He would have to either put on a show, bide his time, or perhaps both. That one would remain to be seen, after he found out what the other wanted.

Swallowing his pride for the time being, Hexxus allowed his eyes to revert back to a human form and rose from where he'd been seated; cautiously approaching, leaving some amount of distance between himself, the one who had summoned him, and his companion.

"What can I do for you, boys?"

He glanced between both of them in turn, wondering if they might have any usefulness to them at all and be prime targets for manipulation in the future.

[Maleficent]

It was time to go look for some more information. Maleficent was certainly not going to find any by sitting in her citadel and waiting about. Despite Diablo being her most faithful partner in crime and being sent out to retrieve information for her, she wanted to find some herself. After all, who would want to sit patiently in their chamber when trouble could be stirred up.

She left her citadel wearing her long black-coal colored robe and staff at hand. Her movements were like as if she were skimming elegantly across the ground. Maleficent was proud of her power so she stood with a great posture. Chin held high and shoulders held straight and even.

Finally, she made her way to this said pub and wandered in. Still standing tall, she gazed around the area, crowded with other people. Some of which, she had no intentions on trying to talk to. They didn't look worthy enough to even bother conversing with. Perhaps even some wouldn't even know what it is that she desires.

"Such an interesting place to be in." She said to herself as she continued to gaze around the area.

[Diablo]

"His name is Hexxus, my lord," Diablo told Hades in a low whisper, "from one of the worlds we were observing prior to the kingdom's creation. He may prove a powerful ally."

He watched the man rise and walk over to them, leaving some space between himself and Diablo and Hades-perhaps wisely so. Diablo decided to remain quiet for now, and let Hades do the talking for the time being. The king would need to be the one to decide if they should work out an alliance with Hexxus or not all, after all.

He scanned the room as he kept silent, keeping an eye out for anyone else of interest within the pub. As he gazed about though, he noticed that his mistress, Maleficent, had entered the pub. She, however, did not seem to notice him or Hades, and he supposed it would be best not to disturb her. She might have something important planned at the moment.

[Hades]

Hades scrats his chin as a grin appears across his face." Hmm Hexxus you say?" He says to Diablo. Hades glances around and grins even more. If this Hexxus was as powerful as he was told he would be a prefect tool for his plan.

"prefect" He grins and makes his way towards Hexxus.

He grins as he sees Maleficent. " Well my dear what brings a beautiful lady like yourself all the way here?" He asked her. Like he had forgotten what he was had been doing before. She had that effect on him. He grins as he takes her hand and kisses it with repect.

[Maleficent]

Hades had made his way over to Maleficent. She only looked down at him with a curious and yet proud look. She knew she had a way with attracting people over to her to start conversations. It must have been the fact that she believed she was very powerful. However he reached for her hand and gave her a kiss. "Charmed." She plainly said as she pulled her hand away from his, hiding it under that massive cloak she wore.

"As for me being here, I felt like being friendly." It was a bit of sarcasm in her tone. She was taking Hades lightly. Maleficent looked around at the rest of the area. There certainly were some familiar faces and plenty of new ones. Diablo, she hasn't noticed him yet~

She figured to ask Hades the same question back, even though she really didn't care, as to why he was there in the first place. The woman started to drift over to an area where a stool was at, so she could take her seat. As she sat down, she slowly turned to Hades with a unamused expression on her face. "Now why are you here?" Her question was a bit more direct. No flattering in this woman's tone!

[Frollo]

Frollo had been busy keeping an eye on some of the residents in the area. He had spent the better part of his day going from one town to the next, and he needed a break. Coming to Nightshade Bay, he found this pub. Figuring it would work, he entered and saw Maleficent, Hades, and Diablo. Keeping his distance for the time being, as he was fairly new to the villain's council, he didn't want to impose.

Staying within hearing distance, Frollo found an unoccupied table that wasn't crowded by drunken sailors and what not, and took a seat. Staying on alert, he sat back and took in his surroundings; it was his first time in the Bay. Normally he spent his time at the Castle or in other parts of the area.

[Diablo]

[[Hey, I'm not really sure what to do now that Hexxus is gone. Do you guys want to start a new mult-villain thread?]]

[Maleficent]

[[ I'm not sure either. We could? Or pretend that Hexxus got distracted and left the room? I'm game for either one, really.]]