Scene #1839: Changing of the Guard

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Phantom	The graveyard itself is a dark and barren place, with purple crystals jutting out of the ground, and coffin-shaped mirrors called Eternal Gauges with the captured Cures trapped inside. Its victims are not limited to just Pretty Cure, as civilians can be also captured. One of those civilians had been the body of Chiyo Sayaki. She had been captured... supposedly. But she had looked very much comatose. And was not in a coffin mirror. Instead, Phantom has set her on a table, and had kept watch over her, the dark general deep in thought as he tried to figure out things. And it isn't just that. He hasn't captured anyone in over a month. And the Oresky Trio had started the rumor that the reason why was because Phantom was ''dating'' and had turned his back on the Phantom Empire and one of them should be the better caretaker of the Graveyard. But for the moment, Phantom is alone, Chiyo's body is gone as he sits on a large crystal and considers his next move. "This is my domain." he says quietly. "I can feel you here." His voice is a rumble of a threat. "Better to show yourself than face my wrath."
Scorn	Scorn shows herself, face peeking from behind one of those big crystals. She grins a wicked grin. "Big words coming from a tr--- you know what, I outta save THAT word for someone else to accuse you of." she says almost in a toying sing song as she appears fully, in her elegantly dress and leaving a trail of feathers in her wake that disappear into motes of dark energy behind her. "Are the rumors, true? Are you... ''In Love!?''" she sputters. "How vile!" she says, aghast. "That the Pretty Cure Hunter, could fall in ''love'' with someone." she says as if this fact is true already. Love is some sort of vile illusion after all. "is this some sort of trick, Hunter!?" she asks, agahst still in shock.
Phantom	"And when was the last time you went out and did anything, /Scorn/?" Phantom shoots back, alert, his eteneral guage held in his right arm. "How many times did you come whining to me about how a Cure made /you/ feel?" he asks, a leap up to land in a clearng amongst the coffins. He's just waiting for Scorn to show up, eyes narrowed, prepared. Maybe it's time she knew the truth. Maybe it's time he told her how she came to be. "Everyone knows your game. Even the Trio had to rush because they knew..." "Knew what?" a new voice says as Queen Mirage arrives, summoning them both from the graveyard, directly into her throne room filled with candy and toys and the like. The blonde ruler lounges on her chasse, and looks between. "My most trustworthy general. And my young upstart. One of you has let me down." Mirage says quietly as she sits up and faces Phantom. "Why did you do it? You were my ''favorite''." she says with a frown. "And now..." Phantom's blue eyes widen. His mouth runs dry. He looks up to his Queen. "...do you remember a shrine?" he asks her. Everything is silent for the longest of moments. Now's the time for decisive action.
Scorn	Scorn crosses her arms. "I work slowly, hate needs time to fester and build you know, I can't just wild that power willy nilly!" she says. She then leans forward. "And besides." she says, eyes narrowing. "I don't hear a 'no'." she says. "Maybe Deep Mirror needs to have a talk with you!?" she says, dramatically. She doesn't know if Deep Mirror has the same threat level to Phantom as it does to her. Then Queen Mirage. She BLINKS and immediately does the opposite of Phantom, getting to one knee and a bow. "S-s-orry, Queen Mirage. I'l---" Instead, she starts chiding Phantom right away and gets into it. is Queen Mirage angry at Phantom? Oh that's rich. Then, more. Phantom asks Queen Mirage a question. Scorn blinks again and rises to her feet. "IT'S TRUE?! YOU TRAITOR!" she yells, finally, raising her hand and starting to charge a bolt of dark energy. She doesn't fire it. Yet.
Phantom	"Calm down, child. The adults are talking." Mirage chides Scorn, though it doesn't quite sound like the same woman that was talking a moment ago. The mirrors around the room glow as Deep Mirror ''is involved''. But it's all through Mirage. "You have served me faithfully for years, Phantom, just to find yourself now... what... overthrowing Beryl?" "I had thought to remove her so you would advance... but now..." "It has happened, hasn't it." Mirage sighs as she considers the issue. "If you have really decided that emotions weigh more than cause, then... it is time for a change to give you time to think about it." She lahes out with her hand. And all the mirrors glow and reach for Phantom. There's no chance for him to summon his own Eternal Gauge in denfense, as he's snagged, wrists and ankles. Queen Mirage clicks her tongue. "I'm temporarily revoking you from the Phantom Empire. You will no longer have your powers or access. I will allow you to remain human. Consider that a small mercy." "What do you mean by..." But Phantom does not get a chance to finish, as his powers are stripped by the mirrors, leaving him in his base form. He lands on the floor with a thud before a portal is opened and he's dropped out of it. "Now. Who should I grant this power to serve? Oresky? Who hid the truth? Namakelder, who did not care? Hosshiwa, who was jealous.... Scorn, would you like to make ''your'' case?" Mirage asks, a pretty smile on her lips. "Is my little up and comer ready to deploy?"
Scorn	Scorn shuts up and lowers her hand when Queen Mirage tells her to be quiet, but she still glares at Phantom. She purses her lips and watches... Phantom gets strung up. Like one of the Pretty Cures he captures. Is Queen Mirage going to mirror him!? She watches and no. She does listen to these words. But they're not important. Phantom has been banished. Powerless. She giggles a little and stifles it behind an elegant hand as she resists the oujo laugh. She manages to. Barely. As she looks over to Queen Mirage as she talks, she's finally is addressed. She bows respectfully as she listens. "The Trio are hacks. No offense. My Queen. I understand the mission. I've been gathering my hate inside to use it!" she says. "--and I almost brought in four magical girls before!..." she says. Nevermind she needed... fixing... after that encounter.
Phantom	"Oh listen to that baby oujo!" Mirage gives her own little laugh in response. "You should practice that with Hosshiwa!" she points point before one finely manicured finger taps her chin. "Yes... I think I will." Closing her eyes, she manipulates the mirrors. Slowly, it engulfs Scorn. As it does so, her costume changes, taking on the white coat and bracer shield of the Eternal Gauge. "Go forth, my little Scornful Wraith! Collect the precures, bring them to your graveyard! If you do well in this trial... I shall consider making the position permament!" Dusting off her hands a little, she smiles blanly. "Now. I look forward to big things from you." "I probably should have kept Phantom around to give instructions." "OH WELL, you'll figure it out! Ohohohohoho!"
Scorn	Scorn gives a little bit of a nod. "Oh, we've spoken before! She's given me some good tips! I Just need .. practice." she says looking away a moment.... right into one of those creepy mirrors with a sleeping pretty cure in it.A She looks away. And back in time to hear Queen Mirage's decision on the matter and her eyes light up... And moments later, with the mirror's power, she's dressed differently. The white coat, bracer shield. This feels.... Powerful. +_+ "Oh, I will be the BEST Magical Girl Hunter." she says, eyes wide. No, not just 'Pretty Cure' will need to look out for her. "I..I'll figure it out." she says. "Or..or I'm not...Magical Girl Hunter Scorn!" she says eyes going wide in a dull sort of way. There's no light there. "Just watch."