Dark Liquorice (Brandon/Baburugamu)

[Brandon]

Ever since coming to realize what his dark powers could amount to, Brandon had decided to make himself into a bit of a hermit on a small secluded island. Away from people so he couldnt accidentally hurt them.

But now, he was meditating in a small cave located on the secluded island. Since no one was on the island, Brandon let his dark power flow out into the land nearby. Slowly corrupting the local plantlife... twisting them into alternate versions of themselves. Even the sand was turning a dark colour from the constant exposure to the dark energy Brandon slowly emitted while he was meditating.

If anyone nearby could sense energy, they would be able to sense a powerful feeling of malice and a hidden hatered coming from the small island.

It would be enough to scare away most animals. The island was devoid of animal life, and the seas around the island were vacant as well. Not even local predators dared to venture into the ominous waters.

Brandon just sighed as he was focused in his meditations, trying to unlock the last of his memories that were locked away. Who was he? what was he? What had happened to make him lose his memories? So much still lost to him...

[~Baburugamu]

Soaring high in the sky above the water, Bubblegum let out a rather frustrated huff. She’d just finished a rather large “meal”, and was ready to test out the prospective gains. Of course, there was just one little problem, ”WHY THE FUCK IS IT SO HARD TO FIND PEOPLE HERE!?” In truth, she hadn’t been looking long, nor was she looking in the right place, but that didn’t seem to curb her irritation. It was then that fate smiled upon her.

Below her, a small island began to twist and contort with some weird kind of energy. Even lacking the ability to sense energies directly, she couldn’t deny there was something menacing down below; something that bad might just be delicious.

Her irate mood shifted, a tooth smirk sliding across her lips. Stopping in the sky above the island, she slowly descended until her feet connected with the soft ground. Heading towards the center of the island, she began to scope out her surroundings as they twisted in front of her, and the further in she got, the more her tummy began to rumble with excitement.

Reaching a small cave center of the isle, peered inside, not able to see much through the blackness, ”But this has to be the source…” she thought to herself, cocking her head to the side curiously. Finally, she cupped her hands around her mouth, and called inside:

 ”Hello in there? Anybody home!?”

[Brandon]

Brandon was happy and content while his mind was moving a thousand miles a second, seeking out the memories that were locked away. He had almost found what he had been searching for, but a echoing voice in his cave made him snap out of focus.

This frustrated him quite a bit, as he got up to his feet and opened his eyes. What he saw was a strange looking blue-ish creature looking down his cave.

What SHE would see, was merely a ominous pair of glowing eyes.

"Who are you? And why do you disturb me?" He asked, as he slowly made his way toward the strange creature. The sunlight would soon allow Baburugamu to see who the dark power belong to. It had the shape of a human, but its eyes were most definitely not human. And his skin was a colour that no human would have. Pale and grey as smoke.

If Baburugamu was paying attention to her surroundings, she could possibly notice that since the beings meditation had been interupted, the plans and ground slowly started to revert back to their normal state...

[~Baburugamu]

The sight of glowing eyes only seemed to brighten the tooth smirk on Bubblegum’s face. She showed much interested in the evil and ominous. His questions, however, were rather offensive, ”Well, that doesn’t seem like the proper way to welcome a guest!” she growled back, her smirk remaining, although her expression had shifted to one of annoyance.

As the man emerged from the cave, the Majin was quick to note his rather inhuman features, namely his skin tone. Running an eye up and down his body, she rose a brow, ”I haven’t ever seen anyone that looks like you before…” she said, a rather curious tone, obviously ignoring his rude questions, ”You couldn’t possibly be a human… Then again…” she glanced around the island, motioning to the foliage as it began shifting back to its normal state, ”I doubt a mere human would be capable of anything like this anyways…”

Walking forwards, she’d get as close to him as he’d allow, basically attempting to press herself against his form, ”Perhaps you would be willing to humor a little girl like me,” she cooed, attempting to slide a finger down his chest and abs, if he allowed her to get that close, ”And tell me what kind of technique that was…”

Seduction. From the collective knowledge she’d gathered from those she absorbed, this was the most power tool in her arsenal. If she could manipulate this man, she’d likely be able to get anything she wanted from him; hell, it had worked many times prior, of course, there was always the chance that a man could resist such a beautiful blue-skinned beauty. But even if that was the case, she’d had no problem getting her way through force in the past.

[Brandon]

Without showing much emotion on his face, Brandon replied "Guests are invited..." as he kept his eyes on her. He watched her walk right up to him, pressing herself against him.

But even then, his face showed no emotion. "To call me human would be the equivalent an insult." He said as she slid a finger down his chest and abs. "Such a strange creature you are... You are the first to act in such an odd manner..." He added as he took a step back away from Bubblegum. "I am a Darkling... One of a kind... The only to exist in this dimension."

He turned to face away from her as she inquired about the technique he was using to distort the island. "That was no technique. Its just the ambient side-effect of my dark powers... Trust me, you do not want any part of what I got." He said, as he walked over to where he had been before, and sat back on the ground, as if to resume meditating. But he spoke again, "If I were you, Id do whatever business you came here to do, then leave me in peace. People...change when they are near me to long."

[~Baburugamu]

”Creature?” she asked, a little taken back by his attitude; however, it was pretty obvious that she didn’t seem to notice the cold shoulder he was trying to throw her. Taking a small step back, she motioned to her figure and shook her head, ”Creature, no. The name is Baburugamu.” Her smirk returned, baring her fanged teeth, ”But you can just call me Bubblegum, if you prefer,” she added, giving him a wink.

”And do you have a name you go by, Mr. ‘Darkling’?” Searching the collective of her knowledge, she’d find no information on what he referred to himself as. It seemed that whatever he was talking about was out of the realm of human science. But what exactly did that mean?

”My business?” she asked with risen brow, ”What brings me here is… Well you,” she told him rather plainly, like it should have been obvious, ”Come on, it’s not like you find someone distorting a whole island every day!” Placing a hand on her hips, she pivoted her waist to lean towards him a bit, ”And you have to admit, humanity can be pretty fucking droll. I mean these things called humans… They’re so weak and frail. It’s pathetic!”

Her smirk returned once more as she eyed him hungrily, ”You, on the other hand, well, you look like you could offer a lot more fun!” She gave him a seductive wink, then added: ”So, how about you humor me a little more and show me just what you can do, huh hun?”

[Brandon]

Gazing up, and looking back over his shoulder, it was clear Bubblegum would not leave him be to his meditation. Atleast, not easily.

When asked about his name, he was silent for a moment. "I do have a name. But I will not tell you it. Just call me....Mister Atrum." He said, as he slowly got up to his feet as she then told him what her business was.

Raising an eyebrow, He had to admit that this was the first time someone wanted to come to him, rather then run away. She then went on to talk about how 'lame' humanity was. Brandon merely closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Yes well, Humanity has many faults, but they have plenty of potential as well. That is why I have not laid waste to this Earth yet. I was.... watching them..."

He was then silenced as Bubblegum gave him an odd look. One he had not seen for a very, very long time. "You wish to challenge me? Challenge the darkness of this relm? Intriguing..." He said with a sinister grin. One that rivaled almost as much as hers.

His eyes soon glowed their ominous purple colour, as Bubblegum's own Shadow seemed to move on its own, and soon it stood before her like it was another person! "Perhaps after this folly, young one, I will show you that darkness such as myself, is ever consuming..." He said, as Bubblegums Shadow suddenly lunged at her, reaching for her neck.

[~Baburugamu]

”Potiential?” she echoed, practically spitting out the word, ”You and I must be talking about completely different creatures!” she shook her head, righting herself, and taking a few steps to the side. His next words, however, would bring a curious look to her face. ”Lay waste to this planet?”

The idea seemed ridiculous; it would take a massive amount of power to do such a thing, and even with this man’s ability to bend the laws of the planet, she saw no possible way he could be capable of this- even she was far off from such an incredible feat. However, it wouldn’t take but a moment for him to offer a taste of his so-called power. His call was likely meant to intimidate, his smirk to horrify, but these were emotions that were lost on Bubblegum; no, she felt no fear, and she was pressured by no one.

She scoffed at his mention of her age; he had no idea how old she actually was, and in truth she doubted very much he was older than her. Before she could respond, her shadow would contort, and hastily take hold of her throat. The grip was tight, one that might easily stop a human from breathing, but Bubblegum was no human and the skin under the shadow’s grip would harden defensively.

A her grin widened, and the grey-skinned man would get the first real glimpse into the soul of the sadistic being in front of her, ”Young, huh?” she growled, ”Perhaps once you’ve lived for a century I’ll let you speak down to me like that.” Suddenly her hand would be quick to rise, rushing forwards, her limb extending like rubber and crossing the gap between them, aiming to return the favor of a tight grasp around his neck.

[Brandon]

Truth be told, Brandon was actually a bit surprised that like him, the creature showed no fear.

His attempt to intimidate her had failed, yet it seemed to be holding her in place for the time being. "A century? My dear... Try a dozen lifetimes." He said, as he was in a bit of surprise as Bubblegums arm suddenly extended and grabbed at his throat. Feeling the grip against his skin, Brandon couldnt help but laugh under his restricted breath.

"I have laughed in the face of danger so many times, Death became bored with me." He said, as his neck suddenly lost its solidness followed by the rest of his body as it turned into a black mist with glowing eyes. Even if Bubblegum tried to grab him, her flesh would not be able to touch his mist-like form.

The dark mist floated right up to Bubblegum and solidified into his humanoid form. "Your abilities are true to your name. Fascinating." He said as he leaned closer to her face, as if looking right into her eyes. "There is something there... Hmmm... What other abilities are you hiding...hun?" He asked, as Bubblegum could see the Shadows of the cavern walls shivering, then slowly form tendrils that acted like snakes and attempted to coil around her limbs, attempting to physically restrain her.

[~Baburugamu]

Shadow like tendrils snaked across the ground, taking hold of Bubblegum’s limbs, her hand retracting as the grey-skinned man slipped out of her grasp. Still, she made no attempt to actually struggle against him, the tentacles taking firm hold around her wrists and ankles. Her smirk held firm as she watched him, looking directly into her eyes, ”Enough with the pet names, little boy,” she scoffed.

She was in no rush to react to this man’s advances- much like him, she too had the ability to slip away; however she’d toy with him a bit longer before breaking free. He was an interesting one, ”I’m not hiding anything,” she answered honestly, ”Why would I? If you think you’re a threat to me, then you are mistaken”

With a giggle, she gently pulled an arm against a tendril; however not enough to achieve anything, ”Plus, I’ve heard that bondage can be quiet fun~” she cooed with a wink.

[Brandon]

"I dont do pet names..." He said, as any smile he had slowly vanished.

He knew she was up to something. From the way he saw her limb stretch, he had a fairly good idea that his tendrils could not hold her.

It was then she said something about being mistaken if he thought that he was a threat to her. Chuckling to himself a bit, he replied "That goes both ways." as his tendrils started to move, as if attempting to push bubblegum towards the entrance of the cave.

He was silent as she made an innuendo about bondage. But eventually, he did say "I have no interest in that kind of 'game'. The last thing I want, Is another being with my powers running around, causing untold destruction." As he gave her a bit of a glare. "Now begone! Or else I will get angry...."

[~Baburugamu]

Bubblegum shook her head, pulling her limbs against the tendrils, this time however, she would pull enough for them to cause resistance. With that, her skin would become much softer, and pull away from the tentacles, her hands and feet severing from the resistance. However, it wouldn’t take but a second for the lost limbs to reattach to her body, as she rose higher into the sky above him, ”That’s a shame…” she told him, her eyes narrowing, a look of anger on her face, ”Because we’re going to ‘play’ whether you like it, or not!”

Rising further into the sky, she pointed a hand at the ground, ”Let me show you just what kind of destruction I am capable of!”

Steadying her arm at the elbow, she let out a howl, a sphere of electric-pink ki forming in her palm, ”Blast canon!”

The wave would be rapidly released, an area large enough to take out a large chunk of the island; though it was not directed at the grey-skinned man, and much rather the island itself, effectively creating a massive crater exposed to the sun above, limiting the amount of shadows around the two. Whether or not the man would dodge wouldn’t matter to the Majin. She was proving a point. She was indeed a thread, regardless if the man acknowledged it.

[Brandon]

Brandon wasnt all too surprised when the Majin got herself loose from the grip of the tendrils and fly up into the air.

"What are you..." He started to ask when she formed the blast and launched it at his island. Using his own Shadow, Brandon quickly stepped backwards into it and reappeared on the other side of the island, just out of the blast zone.

Looking up at at his opponent up in the sky, Brandon sighed. He quickly jumped into the crater and held his arms out. "Destroying my home to prove a point? That is almost...Childish." He said, as the nearby boulders that had landed in the crater suddenly began to move. The shadows underneath them came alive, and launched the boulders up towards Bubblegum in barrage of rock and sharp shrapnel.

[~Baburugamu]

Avoiding the assault, the man would be quick to retaliate, flinging boulders and shrapnel towards the Majin as she hovered high in the sky above him. Her eyes narrowed as the rocks flew towards her; there were too many to outright dodge, but there were other options. Taking sight on the larger ones, she’d cock back a fist, and attack, unleashing a flurry of kicks and punches, effectively breaking the more lethal boulders into small pieces. Of course, with such a big barrage flung at her, there would be no way to avoid the smaller of the shrapnel.

As the sharp rocks connected with her skin, they pierced through, popping holes into the creature’s cyan-skin, metaphorically turning her into a piece of swiss cheese. These small wounds, though, would only be visible for a moment, before her skin began to ripple, filling in the gaps, and reforming her to be solid. She let out a laugh, shaking her head, ”What a sorry excuse for an attack!” she roared down at him, more humored by his attempt than anything else.

Throwing her hands up beside her, she’d unleash a barrage of her own electric-pink energy in the form of multiple ki-blasts, and let it rain down upon him as it lit up the sky. As the blasts began to fly, she’d rocket downwards with a fist drawn back, ready to unleash a brutal punch at the man while he was preoccupied by the raining of energy. If her melee attack connected, she’d twist her elastic-like arms, and grab the man by ankles, fling him overhead, and slam him into the hard ground behind her.

[Brandon]

Brandon was a bit shocked as the rocks went right through the majin. She even regenerated her own wounds, which was something Brandon could not match.

"Shit, this is a losing fight from the get go.... What is this creature?" He thought to himself as she raised her arms, and showered him with blasts of energy. The blasts were bright, making all the shadows around Brandon fade, leaving his vulnerable to attack.

It was then he suddenly felt a strong physical attack hit him dead on, causing him to become disoriented temporarily, but he didnt recover fast enough as he felt her grab his ankles and started to throw him around like a rag doll. His head smacking into nearby rocks, causing blood to leak and spray everywhere.

And if Bubblegum saw it, It would not be red like a humans, but jet black like the blackest of nights. Even some drops that landed on nearby fallen trees seemed to kill and wither the plants almost instantly. His blood was death itself!

"Unhand me this instant!" Brandon said, as he tried to reach down and pry the womans grip off of him.