+ Scions of the Beast +

[Shilohan ninja]

ooc: the crickets are chirping, you guys

[Nami]

OOC: They do that sometimes XD

[Hana Ryuuzaki]

[font="palatino linotype"]((OOC: Mmk... I've... I've got no idea... xD; This is taking a lot to just write anything, so it'll prolly be really crappy. I sowwy.))

IC:
Siobhan bit her lip as she took in the scene. It was heartwrenching to say the very least...
She didn't know what to do now... whether to intervene or to just watch the scene pan out.
--Although, now she has a very, very personal vendetta with that Snake person...

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Azrael led him and Affinity out to a secluded area with a few warehouses located on the premises.
"Hey, maybe we'll be safe here... it looks like bad weather is coming, Aff..."[/font]

[Nami]

Kisho felt to ashamed to look at Nathan or Conri. He looked for Maxine and caught her gaze before she looked away. He felt his insides shudder as pain ripped through him as she looked away, what had he done? He knew she was uncomfortable about Phantom but he had nearly released the beast on all of them. Kisho pushed his head into his hands and stumbled back to the wall as anger and hatred tore through his body.

"You should have killed him!" Phantom snarled furiously.

Kisho shook his head, "Go away!" he shouted, forgetting that not everyone could hear Phantom's taunts. In fact he wasn't even sure Conri, Nathan or Chaucer knew of him. He whipped his head up and looked at the group around him, he felt all the sorrow finally rush in and without thinking he turned and ran out of the building. Kisho hardly noticed Jairus and Tyrell as he ran. He needed to find a place where no one could see him... where he wouldn't feel ashamed of his pain.
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Chaucer flinched as Kisho pushed Nazari down, but he made no move to stop him, instead he watched knowing exactly how angry Kisho was. Suddenly he shuddered and turned so fast that he probably would have knocked anyone down if they had been near him. "Spring!" he shouted hearing her footsteps, he knew those delicate feet and ran down the hall, "SPRING!" he screamed, he had never felt so desperate to find her before.
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Spring stumbled along with the men and smiled as best she could when she met Storm's eye. But inside she was shaking and scared that perhaps this gang leader would take an interest in them...it was then that she heard Chaucer calling out to her.

"Chaucer!" she shouted. But didn't struggle against her capture.
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Affinity looked at Azrael, "I'm sick of running." she said grabbing his arm, "That was Kisho back there! He can help us." somehow she knew this and she knew she wanted to go back and find them, even if it was dangerous. "Azrael...I don't care about that hunter.. I'll kill him if he gets in our way! But I have this feeling...deep inside that we need to go back or..." she stopped hearing how pathetic she sounded. She took a deep breathe to calm herself.

"Az..." she paused to think, "I know that you are..." she didn't want to say it, "anyway, I have a feeling... and I know that if we don't go back...if we don't find Kisho and the others...we will be making a huge mistake." Affinity stared straight into his eyes, pleading with him, if they left this oppurtunity they would never get it back.

[Derek_Is_Me]

Storm looked at spring in confusion.'Were have I heard that name before?'thought storm to himself while hoping that the gang members didn't try anything funny. Or he would do something that would end up getting him hurt. But as long as spring got away it was okay. At least his new friend spring would be able to have a chance to get away and be free from the likes of the thugs.

[Shilohan ninja]

Hastily sides stepping the fleeing anichi, Jairus watched as Kisho ran past him and his companions and another small group coming toward them. He jerked his attention back toward Chaucer as he, too, ran out the door into the hallway toward the small group, both parties making a good deal of celebratory noise.
After a long bewildered pause, durring which the puma anichi looked back and forth between the interior of the room and the scene down the hall, Jairus turned to Tyrell and sighed, "Welcome to my world ten years ago, only in a slightly more urban setting this time."
Tyrell raised his eyebrows, "you know those guys?!"
Jairus shrugged and rolled his eyes; "More or less. Like I said, welcome to my life."

[Lil_Ninja]

OOC: Sorry guys.. I've had a hectic two weeks.. Lol..

IC: Nathan raised his eyebrow at Kisho's outburst. "What did I do?" He watched as the man ran away.
Only now noticing Jairus, he approached him. "..Jairus? Wow. Long time no see, eh?" He smiled and gave him a quick hug. "What brings you here?"

Dalton was surprised at how Chaucer was acting. He started following him, but decided it was best left alone. He joined Nathan's group. "Look who we have here! My my. Aren't you a sight for sore eyes."

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Conri followed behind Chaucer when he heard other voices down the hall way.

The redhead that was still holding onto Spring tensed up when he saw Chaucer. "Who are you?" He asked, keeping a firm grip on the girl.
Bruno kept his grip on Storm as well.

Conri came up to them. "Why did you bring these two here?"
The redhead spoke up first. "We thought these might be the ones the boss was looking for."
Conri shook his head. "They don't match the descriptions at all. Let them go."
"But-!" Bruno didn't like taking orders from the cowboy.
Conri narrowed his eyes at the two, and they hastily let them go. "Now, get back to work."

After the two gangsters left, Conri turned to head back, giving Chaucer a quick smile.

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Nazari walked next to Maxine. "Well, at least let me escort you back."
Maxine sighed. "Afraid I'm going to be mugged by your goons?"
"Nah. I already know you're too tough for them."
Maxine smirked. "You're a fast learner. Most of the time, I have to show my toughness time and time again for people to believe me. It can get quite tiring."
"Oh yes, I can imagine. With these guys, I had to beat them all in arm wrestling for them to really start appreciating my strength."
Maxine started laughing.
"What? You don't think I'm strong?"
She shook her head. "No, it's not that. I just didn't realize nobody was good at arm wrestling here."
Nazari put his hands on his hips. "What? You still think you can beat me?"
Maxine snorted. "Heck yeah."
Nazari stopped when they got back to the front room where everyone was. "Oh, you're on!" He sat down at one of the tables and put his arm up.
"Right now?" Maxine glanced around, then sat down, grabbing his hand. "Alright. If you want to be humiliated in front of everyone, be my guest."

Dalton caught sight of Maxine and Nazari. "Hmm?" He started walking over, and was joined by Conri and Nathan.
"This is going to be interesting." Conri smirked, folding his arms.

[Nami]

OOC: Aww, it's ok Nin! We understand!! *huggles*

IC: Kisho ran out into the streets and remembered why it was so famaliar, he whipped his head to the right and ran down the alley as memories from his childhood flashed before his eyes, of him and Maxin with Nazari running down the alley going to a circus. Kisho let tears pour down his face as he ran. He stopped at the end of the alley and sank to his knees, he tucked his head in and cried.

"Silly child, had you let me kill them all back then you wouldn't be dealing with this pain." Phantom whispered, "and Maxine betrayed you...should you really trust her anymore?" the voice was soothing and Kisho wanted to give into it. But Maxine's face flashed before his eyes and he jumped away from Phantom.

"Shut up!" he hissed, because Kisho could see Phantom in human form standing before him, it was only something he could see.

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Chaucer wanted to tear those men to pieces, but he held back while Conri got rid of them. Spring was shaky at first and then she ran to him and threw herself into his arms sobbing as she did so. Chaucer wrapped his arms around her small frame. "C-chaucer!" she stuttered gripping onto him.

"It's ok Spring...I've got you." he whispered, feeling tears prick his eyes, after ten years he was finally holding the girl he had adopted, she was practically his daughter. They stood there like that for a while, Chaucer remembered to look up and thank Conri with his eyes. It was then his eyes landed on Storm and he felt a sensation of famaliarity wash over him.

"Come on, both of you, let's go sit." he wrapped his arms around Springs shoulders and led her away.

[Derek_Is_Me]

Storm looked at Chaucer and smiled after feeling a sense of familiarity. Storm followed Chaucer after he said,"Come on, both of you, let's go sit."'I hope spring-chan is okay.'thought storm to himself.

[Lil_Ninja]

"Three.. Two.. One.. GO!" Nazari tried as hard as he could to push Maxine's arm down, but she was an even match to him.
She glared at him as she smirked a little, using her full strength.
"You can't beat me, girly." He taunted, huffing as he pushed harder against her hand, pushing it down a good amount.
"Wanna bet?" She clenched her teeth as she moved his arm a little in her favor.
He brought it back down an inch. "Times have changed. I am the new champion, not little miss Rat. By the way.. I let you win before.."
Her eyes narrowed sharper. "Oh, it's ON now." She said threw clenched teeth. Her face turned a shade redder as she put all her strength into it. He was proving to be a tough opponent.
"Oh gosh.." He wheezed out as he tried to prevent his arm from rising, but alas it rose back into the middle. She had her eyes locked with his, which oddly enough made him a little weaker. It was like she had stunned her pray when he was about to overtake her and was moving in for the kill.. He couldn't help but stare into her eyes.. It.. It was so alluring.
THUMP!
He shook his head, coming back to his senses to realize she had just won. What had just happened? Didn't he just have the upper hand?
"In your face, Snake man." She smirked boastfully, folding her arms and leaning back in her chair.
"Dude, you just got owned by a girl." Nathanael commented with an impressed chuckle.
Nathanael hissed at him almost snake like. "I.. I was just taking it easy on her is all."
"Sure, sure. Whatever will ease your damaged pride." Maxine commented, pushing up from her chair. "Now if you'll excuse me, I'm exhausted. I haven't slept in the last 48 hours.."

She yawned, grabbed her backpack, and moved to the spare sleeping rooms. She entered an empty room, and locked the door behind her. With one swift move, she moved to the bed, sat down and pulled her backpack onto the bed. She slowly began unzipping it, revealing a tattered teddy bear at the top. She sighed and pulled it out, holding it close to her face. "Griz', you don't think Kisho is going to hate me forever, do you?" She stared at it in silence for a second before pulling it into a hug. "That's what I was afraid of.." She sighed and dropped her head onto the pillow. "Now what.."

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Conri couldn't help but smile. "What are you going to tell the men?"
Nazari rolled his eyes. "There's nothing TO tell them. So drop it."
Nathanael started laughing. "Looks like we got a sore loser here." He folded his arms and smiled.
"Yeah, whatever." Nazari waved it off.
Nathanael figured it wise to change the subject. "So you and my sister were friends back in the day, eh?"
"Yeah, she totally loved me when we were little." He smirked and leaned back in the chair.
Nate raised his eyebrow. "Oh really now? You don't seem like her usual type."
Nazari looked at him curiously. "And what's her usual type? Kisho?" He rolled his eyes.

[Nami]

OOC: OOOOH! PWNED BY A GIIIRL! XDD

IC: Chaucer lead them into the room just in time to see Nazari get beat. He said nothing but smirked. "Spring, we can sit here." he nodded for Storm to follow suit. "How did you find me?" he asked, keeping his arm around Spring who had fallen into sniffles as she tried to control her emotions.

"I-I sensed you and smelled you close by." she whispered, slightly frightened by the men around her. She had never been comfortable with so many men around. Chaucer glanced up, "don't worry they can't hurt you." he whispered squeezing her shoulders.

"Storm right?" Chaucer said turning to look at the boy, "I recognize you..." he smiled softly, "Thank you for keeping Spring safe."

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Kisho hissed at Phantom's figure before him, "leave me be you horrible monster!" he growled running around him and taking off in the direction of his old house. Phantom wasn't far behind...of course he was inside of Kisho, he would never be far behind. Darkness was starting to fall on the world as Kisho walked slowly into his old house and into the room where he had found his mother's body.

There were still blood stains on the floor, though they didn't look much like blood. Kisho sank into a corner and watched at Phantom's human shape took form in front of him.

"You are so weak Kisho...If you would just let me take control. You would find your answers quicker and you wouldn't have to rely on the others." Phantom knelt down in front of Kisho.

"I have so much power boy, you can't even imagine. Let me share it with you."

Kisho looked up into the dark eyes of Phantom, where black and white swirled in a constant conflict. "If there is anything I have learned from you Phantom, it's that I can't trust you. I don't want anything to do with your powers...or you. Why don't you just go back to the pit you climbed from?" Kisho's voice was low and dark as he spoke, Phantom had never seen him this way, but it didn't shock him.

"Silly boy."

[Hana Ryuuzaki]

[font="palatino Linotype"]((OOC: Sorry for not posting sooner. ))

IC:
Azrael looked down, away from her.
"Yeah.... maybe...."
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Siobhan was quite confused, to say the least. She pushed it to the back of her mind and leaned against an old couch, the springs in it creaking even at the slightest touch.

To follow Kisho was an urge not easily quelled... so she threw a apologetic glance at Unico and Dalton, then walked out the door. It was not a far distance until she saw some people that looked.... slightly familiar... but who were they?

She walked over to the two as the corner of her mouth quirked up a bit.
"Hey, you two, if you're trying to hide, you're doing it wrong."

Azrael almost jumped out of his skin when Sio spoke. He spun around to face her, tail at the ready.... then he realized as his eyes widened and his tail relaxed.
"Siobhan.... is that you?"

Sio tilted her head and crossed her arms. A scorpion tail....? That's...
"Ah! Azrael Avinash and Affinity Solus?! Is that really you?!"
She let out a quiet laugh and smiled. "It's been a while, guys."

Azrael blinked at her slowly and deadpanned a bit.
"You're peppy now. What the heck happened to you?" He laughed and patted her on the back.

As Sio was about to respond, she felt something really... REALLY.... wrong a bit away.
Her claws extended barely as she clenched her hands and kneaded them, her hair standing on end.
"Ah.... you guys go inside that place. They don't seem that friendly at first, but I haven't felt anything bad from them yet. I've.... I've gotta go...."
She trailed off as she followed Kisho's scent down through town and around a few alleyways... Something wasn't right.

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Azrael looked at Affinity and took her hand unthinkingly.
"Hey.... let's follow her... I think she's prolly going to Kisho.... So we'll just have to be a bit sneaky then." He grinned and winked, pulling her hands towards where Sio meandered off to.

((OOC: sorry if i ignored someone's post. ^^; I just had a sudden flash of inspiration, LOL... ))[/font]

[Derek_Is_Me]

Storm looked at chaucer and smiled."I have to protect spring-chan. If I don't then who will? She's my friend and she's important to me. She gave me a place to stay so I shall repay her by protecting her for as long as I can or as long as she is willing to put up with me."said storm happily to chaucer."So, what shall we do now that you have found us? Are we going somewhere safe?"

[Song_of_Storms]

[SIZE="1"] OOC: Sorry. My post doesn't add anything to the mix... X3


Well before this time, Unico was dwelling in the deepest form of despondency, misery, and vexation. It seems his animosity for everyone, with the exception of Siobhan, was forever growing. And, to make matters worse, he hadn’t the time to give anyone a sarcastic, malicious retort, so his mood was far from perfect. Perhaps, had Kisho’s circumstance befallen another time, he just might have wavered in with a tinge of sympathy… perhaps. Unfortunately, they had not, so Unico’s current thoughts consisted of little more than fantasizing Kisho submerged in deep water. It had taken all Unico’s inner will to prevent himself from ventilating:

[color="Black"]“Good Lord, the man is having a mental break-down.”[/color]

Unico decided his head was in enough pain without others ranting about his lack of compassion, or anything else, for that matter. Everyone here was such a terrible bore; it amazed Unico someone like Siobhan had found reason to stay. He nodded to himself, having formed a prompt conclusion. Siobhan was, obviously, a saint beyond her years. He knew somewhere inside her lurked the heart of a ruthless fiend… and he was determined to make such a Siobhan substantial.

Unico smirked to himself, evidently amused by this fabrication. Apathy was, currently, Unico’s beloved comrade. He made Unico’s life so much more enjoyable. It’s amazing how simply not caring can do that.
Unico, still charmed with himself, took a medium sized flask from inside his shirt, as he moved away from the “socializing”. As he walked, he beckoned the utensil to his lips, tilting his head slightly back as he stared at the ceiling above. (from which, he jumped to the conclusion there was a roof. It is amazing how having your sight reduced can affect your thinking to such. ) What the item contained was unknown. Every time it became present, however, it brought along the scent of hemlock to Unico’s tongue. Also, it kept the agony of his scars away, so it could contain bloody amphetamine for all he cared.

Unico closed his eyes as he sipped, letting his mind dwell over everything that had taken place. It seemed the beverage had barely touched his tongue before Unico tightened the cap back on it, returning it to its resting place. His eyes still shut, he thought. So many faces occupied his memories now… it was an uncomforting feeling. A lot of faces, some with names, and some without. Even if he had been introduced to said person mere moments ago, they still would have slipped his mind.
Unico’s thoughts, though, kept diverging back to this Snake person…Nazari? "What kind of bloody name is THAT? It sounds like something one would use to scrub toiletries." Unico hissed quietly to himself, as he rubbed his arm with his nail. "What in the world is he? Some seem to trust him, others act like they’ve never seen him before… and his stench. The man must not realize what ‘aroma’ means. Also, he seems infatuated with that… ah! Whats-her-name." Unico motioned with his hand, as if such actions would bring the proper words back. He grimaced suddenly… his nail had pierced his flesh, allowing a barely visible trickle of blood forth from it. Moaning to himself, he glanced around. There must be someplace in the hole he can find to sleep… even if it meant leaving. It was only Siobhan’s presence that fastened him there, yet she seemed to find other things to occupy her interest. [/SIZE]

[Lil_Ninja]

Nathanael thought Maxine's abrupt departure was a bit odd. Perhaps he should check on her..
"Excuse me." He said to the others before heading to the room Maxine was in.

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As Maxine slept, her mind was hard at work making a web of nightmares in her mind. Nightmares about her past, the one thing that haunted her the most. She tossed and turned in the bed, swatting at the ghosts of her past. Her heartbeat sped up as her breath quickened. Beads of sweat began developing on her forehead. "No, Kisho.." She mumbled in her sleep.

"I'll kill you!" She heard Kisho shouting in her mind. Not to her though, to an unknown man. She watched the scene unfold in front of her, the young Kisho infuriated, ready to attack the oblivious man. In a matter of seconds it was all over.. Blood everywhere..
"Kisho!" The child version of Maxine cried out, tears streaming down her face.

Nathanael knocked on the door, jolting Maxine awake. She sat straight up in bed, panting heavily. "Kisho!"
He started opening the door. "Maxine?" He moved towards her slowly. She must have had a bad dream.
Maxine didn't totally have a grasp on where she was. She looked at her approaching brother, not sure who it was in the dark room. "Kisho?"
He chuckled awkwardly. "Uh, no. It's Nathan.."
"Wha-.. Where.." She rubbed her face, trying to clear her mind.
"Kisho left, remember?" He told her, sitting at the foot of the bed.
"Oh.. right. I, uh.. Had a dream about one of the last times we were here together."
"Seems more like you had a nightmare to me. You look awful."
She took in a deep breath to slow her heart and pushed hair out of her face. "Gee, thanks." She said sarcastically.
He smirked and patted her foot. "So tell me, how are you?"
She sighed and combed her fingers through her hair. "I don't know.. How would you be if you just lost your best friend?"
"Oh come now, Maxie. You didn't lose him. He just needs time to process things."
Maxine rolled her eyes. "You saw his face. He hates me.. And he has every right to after what I did.." She pulled her legs up to her chest and folded her arms.

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Dalton walked up to Unico, examining his face. "So.. How did you get your scars?"

[Nami]

Affinity stiffened a little when she saw Sio, she was happy Azrael had agreed, but she wondered if Sio had known about her double-agent work. Affinity managed a smile, "hello." she said.

She nodded at Siobhans suggestion and then smirked at Az, "you really are bad..." she murmured, "alright, let's go." she grabbed his hand and snuck off after Siobhan.

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Chaucer smiled at Storm, "Well, I certainly appreciate it." he paused to consider Storm's words, "for now I think we are in the safest place. I'm not sure where we are going, because Kisho's been in charge for a while." he glanced at Spring who seemed to recall the name.

"Kisho?" she asked, wiping her eyes and smiling, "they're all alright?"

"Yes." Chaucer brushed Spring's bangs from her eyes and hugged her again. He looked up at Unico and Dalton, he had to keep an eye on those two.

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Kisho's grip on his knees tightened as the image of Phantom played in his head. Slowly though, he pushed Phantom from his thoughts and struggled back to the present. Looking around he saw the blood marks again and placed his hands on them.

"Mother." he whispered, "what would you do? Could you forgive Maxine for what she's done?" He closed his eyes, trying to picture his mother, but her image was fuzzy in his head.

'I'm forgetting her...' he thought running a hand over his face. But as he thought that another image popped into his head of his mother.

"Kisho, you can't hate him for what he did...you have to learn to forgive, no matter how badly that person has hurt you. Otherwise you are only causing yourself pain. Not to mention, are they really worth your hate?"

She had smiled and hugged Kisho, she had always encouraged forgiveness. Kisho looked up sadly, "I wish you were here." he murmured. It was then he heard footsteps, he glanced toward the front door and wondered who it was.

[Song_of_Storms]

[size="1"]Unico eyed Dalton blankly when he approached. He seemed to be searching to see if he could possibly possess an ulterior motive for his actions. Unico deduced he could not, purely because he credited Dalton with very little. So, instead, Unico puckered his lips together slightly, and softly, sarcastically, he purred his response.

"I tangled with the wrong pussycat."

Unico shot his focus around the room, his sight never landing on anything worth his time. Casually, he motioned his hand around, as his eye meet once again with Dalton's. In a tone that lacked any form of life, he addressed him.

"...Dalton, is it? Yes, Dalton. I am rather hoping you would be willing to answer a few, meager questions of mine. First, where exactly am I? Secondly, and of much more importance, who are all these people?"[/size]

[Derek_Is_Me]

Storm kept wondering to himself.'Why do I know those names. I can't seem to remember them at all. Oh well. I guess I'll figure it out eventually.'thought storm. Storm looked over at the two that spring seemed to remember and just stared at them. He seemed to recall the one named Unico better than he did the one named Dalton. Storm then looked back at Chaucer,"Mr.Chaucer, is there anything you need me to do?"asked storm.

[Nami]

OOC: I know I keep doing this, I am always throwing everyone for a loop...but tomorrow I will have no internet for who knows how long and I will only be able to use the internet, I know this RP has slowed...but I am WILLING to keep it going and if I have to come to the library twice a week to keep up I will. Please forgive me... I can't help my situation and things are starting to get worse... I have no job and no way of paying for bills. Please pray for me if you think of it.

Thank you all so much. You guys are the best! Let's not let this die even if it is slow. ^_^

[Nami]

OOC: I can now get on at the library! :3 I am going to try for three times a week. But if not, perhaps two. AT least until I get a job. XD SO POST!

[Lil_Ninja]

OOC: *sneaks in* OH SHOOT! Posting! Right.. <<..>>...

IC: Dalton looked Unico's scars over. That must have been one bad pussycat.
"We're in the gang's headquarters, so most of the people around here are gang members. Except the group I'm with. Siobhan, Kisho, Nate, Maxine and Chaucer." He paused. "Now for a question of my own. How come you can't remember us, Unico?"

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Nathanael looked at Maxine and let out a steady breath. He picked up the ragged teddy bear that had fallen to the ground and looked it over. "Maxine.. You two have been friends for how long?.. I don't think he'll hate you for long.." He held the bear out to her.

Maxine huffed. "Oh, that's reassuring.." She took the bear and looked at Nathanael. "Hey, could you do me a favor?... Could you talk to him for me?.."

Nathan raised his eyebrow. "And say what exactly?"

She shrugged. "Find out how he is? Make sure he's not going to give in to the cat.. I would talk to him, but I doubt he would hear anything I want to say."

He combed his hand through his hair. "Alright, sure. For you. I just hope he doesn't go psycho on me.."

"I don't think he would. He has no reason to. Plus he trusts you."

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Nazari walked up to Chaucer. "Hey you. You're with Maxine and them, right? Where are you headed? I might be able to help you navigate the safest routs."

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Conri walked up to Jairus and Tyrell. "I don't recognize you.. What business do you have here?"

[Nami]

OOC: YAY

IC: Chaucer perked up at Storm and laughed lightly, "actually, my name is Chaucer Sterling, but there really is no need for the "mr" part. Just call me Chaucer." he shook Storm's hand firmly. "Not that I know of..." he was cut off as Nazari approached, he stiffened a bit but smiled and stood letting Spring sit alone with Storm.

Spring watched Nazari and shuddered, there was just something so snake-like about him it made her blood turn cold.

"I am with Kisho and Maxine..." he paused. "Truthfully we have a map that is taking us where we need to go. And unless you intend to join our journey there really is no reason for me to inform you of it." Chaucer's smile remained pleasant but there was something cold in his eyes that warned Nazari to be careful.

"I'm very interested in knowing the safest routes though, so if you aren't too upset with my rudeness perhaps you could show me?" his slight french-accent slipped out as he spoke, sometimes it was hard to cover.

OOC: Waiting on you DEE!! *pushshovehug*

[Derek_Is_Me]

OOC- DID YOU MEAN ME?!!!! XP

Storm smiled happily at Chaucer because he seemed kind. When Chaucer got up and went over to Nazari who had started to make his way over to everyone. Storm sat next to spring on the bench and smiled at her,"So, spring-chan where do you think we're going? Cus I'm really excited right now."said storm while his cat ear's and tail came out from him being so happy to be with others like himself.

[Nami]

OOC: Er, no when I say Dee I mean Hana. When I say Derek, I mean you ^_^

IC: Spring glanced nervously at Nazari before looking back at Storm, she smiled softly, "I'm not sure, I'm just very happy to be back with Chaucer...he raised me after all and is practically my father." she brushed off her skirt. "I'll have to tell that family I've been staying with that I'll be leaving." she mumbled softly.

[Lil_Ninja]

Nazari didn't pay any attention to Chaucer's rudeness. "Well.. To tell you the safest routs, I'll be needing to know where you're going." He gave Chaucer a sly smile before his attention was diverted to Storm. His expression changed to one of haste. "Boy, do you wisshh yoursself dead?" He hissed, "Not everyone around here iss of the animal, and they do not take kindly to them." He glanced around, making sure none of his men saw Storm's animal ears or tail. He continued when he was satisfied none had. "-Sso I suggest you hiding them before anyone elsse ssees.." He tried not to drag his s sounds out, but when he got nervous, he couldn't help it. He inhaled sharply and turned back to Chaucer. "..Sso.." He cleared his throat. "What does one have to do to get into thiss group of yours?"

[Nami]

Chaucer watched Nazari closely as he spoke and tried not to laugh out loud at the S's. He turned sharp again when Nazari adressed him. "Well first off we aren't so gruff with our own. Certainly it is dangerus but nothing to get upset about honestly." he paused and rubbed his stubble-free chin, "it's not my group anyway...it's OUR group. We all run it and Kisho guides us most of the time."

Chaucer glanced back at Spring and Storm and then back at Nazari before lowering his voice, "and we don't just trust people who pop in front of us, you may have known Maxine and Kisho but things are different now. We've all changed... if you really want to join you'll have to take it up with the whole group once Kisho and Sio get back." Chaucer crossed his arms, there was something sharp and defiant in his stance that still lingered with a very controled calm that made it almost impossible to say anything against him.

[Lil_Ninja]

Nazari stiffened a little when Chaucer called him one of their own. He wasn't use to being associated to the Anichi. "Perhaps you're right. I'm just not accustom to these things anymore. Plus I don't want any trouble started." He stated.
"Ah, well, that's simple enough. Only a few people to win over, and I know Maxine will be on my side." He smiled smoothly. "Besides, what's the harm of me showing you safe routs to your destination, eh?"

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Nathanael pushed off of the bed. "I'll go look for him." He told her, turning to leave.
"Oh, and Nate.. Be careful." Maxine said before he was out the door.

Nathanael left her room, and entered the next area. He passed by the others seemingly unnoticed, headed through the tunnel and out of the warehouse. Making sure nobody was looking, he transformed into a black and auburn marten and followed Kisho's trail, heading up the dark road and into the alley. Kisho's scent was strong, so it was hard to miss. He followed it through the back alleys and to an old abandoned house.
What's he doing here? Nathanael asked himself as he transformed back and slowly ascended the front porch. Some of the boards squeaked under his feet as he pushed past the front door. The front room was dark.. And looked like it hadn't been lived in for over twenty years. A thick layer of dust coated everything, and he could hear an animal or two that had taken up residence somewhere in the house. "Kisho?" He spoke softly, almost afraid to alert Kisho of his presence. He moved into the next room, and that was where he saw a figure in the corner. He assumed it was Kisho. "Hey, I came to check on you.." He took a couple steps further, but still kept a good distance from him. "Are you alright, dude?"

[Nami]

Chaucer smiled sourly, "you think it'll be easy hmm?" he chuckled, "alright..." he stepped closer to Nazari still smiling, "I know you are up to something I can smell it." he emphasized 'smell'. "I knew people like you when I worked for the hunters..." he smirked knowing Nazari would know exactly what hunters he was talking about in a deadly whisper he said; "If you hurt...any of my friends, or even attempt too..." he patted Nazari's shoulder, "I can assure you... you won't live to see the rest of the day." with one last smile Chaucer stepped back.

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Kisho watched Nate step in and smelled his caution, Kisho could hardly blame him for being nervous after all, Kisho had acted like a maniac back there. Kisho sighed and looked away from Nate, "alright is not a word I would use." he gripped his knees harder. "I can't believe I lost my temper... that's unforgivable..."

Kisho pushed his head onto his knees, "what they all must think of me..." he muttered, "the one who guides shouldn't lose their temper." Truthfully he couldn't stop seeing Maxine and wondering what she thought of him. "I'm sorry Nate...you shouldn't have seen that. Really." he paused, "you must think I'm a freak."

[Lil_Ninja]

Nazari scrunched his nose up. "I can smell something too.." He mocked, referring to Chaucer's not so sweet scent of bear. When he stepped back, Nazari flashed him a reassuring smile. "I would never even think to hurt any of them. Maxine's friends are my friends. I assure you, I am not the one that needs watching." He patted Chaucer's shoulder in return. "As for me being up to something, I can also assure you I am not." He flashed another crooked grin. "I'm not like the stereotypical snake. Trust me, I am far from it, just ask Maxine." Something about the way he said her name was delicate, like there was more history there than what they were leading on to.

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Nathanael felt sorry for Kisho.. Maxine had told him about the creature that Kisho struggled with to contain. He started walking closer to him, not feeling a threat present. "Everyone loses their cool now and then. It's perfectly normal, dude." He crouched next to him, putting his hand on the man's shoulder. "No, I don't think you're a freak." A soft laugh could be heard in his voice. "And hey, who cares what they think? Everyone has had their moments of total meltdown, and whoever denies it is just kidding themselves." He paused, considering his words carefully. "And in my opinion, you've earned that breakdown after all that we've been through." After he finished, a memory popped into his head. "Hey, do you remember the time when Maxine freaked out on Chaucer because he accidentally ate her food?" Nathanael couldn't help but laugh. "Chaucer's reaction was priceless."

[Nami]

Chaucer stiffened when Nazari touched him, he really hated snakes but he had to remember that this man was anichi not just a snake. He ignored the comment on his smell.

"Oh her friends are your friends?" Chaucer tucked his hands into his suit-pockets. "Oh please believe me when I say.. I wouldn't trust you until you earned it." the smile was gone from his face and he was showing his true colors. His face was hard and mostly emotionless, "I will have too.. you are not the only one with a history." he smirked wondering if that would tick Nazari off, "In fact I'll go right now." he spun on his heel and marched toward Maxine's room. Only when he was outside of her door did he remember that accidental day when he had taken her food. Well she had just left it sitting there... he winced and then knocked.

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Kisho listened to Nate feeling a little reassured by his words. "Thanks..." he murmured. It was all he seemed to be able to manage besides a small smirk and laugh. "Ahh... yeah I remember that...Chaucer was so shocked he didn't even know what to do. He just kept stumbling over words and even started speaking in French." Kisho laughed aloud remembering Chaucer's stunned expression and backing away from a very angry Maxine.

Kisho looked up at Nate and smiled, "you know... you really know how to make me feel better." he mumbled rubbing his head. "Look... Uh..." he paused smelling Siob near by, "this is where I used to live." he explained, not knowing why. "This is where I watched my Mother's husband walk out on her...I saw her trying not to cry...I watched as she tucked me in and went to her room trying to be strong..." Kisho's strange silver eyes met Nate's, "it was always my fault she was alone."

He shuddered and keeping eye contact wiht Nathanael, "why did you come here?" he asked with dull curiousity.