Peace Before War

Caije · 09-03-2006, 02:40 AM

In a large town of Hanel, Dawn came. It creeked over the hill tops making a Crimson Colour surround the town and its surroundings. The sun was deep orange. The morning sound of birds cherped in the town. They landed on the houses and buildings in the town. In the suburbs of the Town, in a small Log Cabin house, a boy awoke from his Slumber. As he woke he yawned happily and remembered a dream he was awoken from. His dreams were peaceful. They showed a large boat coming on the sea. Sea gulls soared trough the sky, It was Sureal.

The Boy's name was Caije. As he got up he stared in the mirror, His hair was messy. He approached his mirror and grabbed a Comb. He made it normal as it was. He then suddenly peered at the Calender. One more day and he would leave the town and pursue his dreams. He sighed with relief. He had waited too long already. He outstrecthed his arms and yawned then opened the door and approached his Family who where sitting at the table. His Brother Ravik sat at the opposite side of his father. Ravik looked alot like Caije except his hair was Red. While his father was slightly older, paler and had grey hair with a few wrinkles under his cheeks and eyes.
Caije sat beside his father and took out a plate. He Immediatley filled the plate with Bacon, eggs and Toast.
"I don't know how your going to do it Caije," His Brother Said.

"Do what?" Caije asked Curious.

"How your going to Travel across Fasham, when you have to fend for yourself, eating food when ever you feel like it." Ravik laughed.

"Hey, I've been taking Survival Training from Dad" Caije Replied getting Insulted.

"Even so, theres plenty of monsters out there, sure your up for it by yourself?" Ravik said.

"You did just Fine," Caije replied."Plus I'm not alone A friends coming with me!"

"I'm just giving advice Little bro, afterall, I am Second in command in Hanel's defense Squad." Ravik Gloated.

"Yeah, though all you do is run around the town pretending to be tough, there's like only 7 people in the Defense squad." Caije teased.

"Stop it you two," There father stepped in." Caije go to the shop and pick up some Medical supplies, i dont want you getting poisoned out there and not Having a Antidote"

Caije took the money his father handed him and headed to the town Market.

Crysal · 09-03-2006, 12:06 PM

Punch, Punch, Kick!

A young man stood on front of one of the many raining dummies that were scattered across the backyard of the old house. Without taking a break, he pummeled the dummy, every time stronger as if something was swelling inside of him, bringing him to give it all he got.

Punch, Punch, Kick!

Thoughts came to the man’s mind, showing him what he could become after that day, what it would be like to travel across the land in the company of a few friends. In all his eighteen years of life, he could count on his fingers how many times he got so excited about something.

Punch, Punch, Kick!

The last series came off slowly than the usual, giving the man a clear warning that his body was beginning to get tired of the training.

“You know Stahn, if you train yourself so hard tonight, you might not be able to keep up with them tomorrow…”

The familiar voice came from behind the man, it was his father. Turning around, Stahn fitted the older man in the eyes. A gently smile appeared in his face.

“Yeah. Don’t worry dad, I’m not some kind of stupid guy…”

“Off course you aren’t, you’re my son!”

“Well, I didn’t mean it that way…”

Taking a seat in the wooden floor of his house, Stahn gazed to the night sky. The endless black veil was filled with countless light dots and adorned with a beautiful full moon. He couldn’t remind when did he got that habit, but, sometimes, he would spend entire nights just looking at the night sky. There was something about it that attracted the young man, something mysterious.

“You know son, I thought this day would never come…”

“Yeah, it sure seemed like it didn’t it? Our days were filled with laughter, and we distracted ourselves in our daily trainings…”

Taking a seat at the side of his son, Moryu gazed at the night sky as well; as if trying to share the same thoughts and feelings that his son might be having at that moment.

“You all right? Are you sure you’re going to be fine out there?

“Dad, I won’t go alone ya know?! My friends are coming with me… Together, I don’t see how anything could ever took us down ya know? I feel invincible when they are with me…”

“Feh… Well then, treasure then while they’re with you, cherish then more than your life my son. For friends can give you strength when you’re on your darkest hour, and they will be there for you as long as they know that you will be there for then…”

“Yeah dad. I know that…”

Together, father and son watched as the night became darker, and the stars began their dance on the ceiling above.

Dark Rider · 09-03-2006, 03:00 PM

In a small enclosed arena Kuro watched patiently as two men wearing thick armor pads holding kittanas faced him with fixed gazes and stiff calmness. Kuro smiled slightly as he charged with a swift cunning and jumped from behind them and landed between them as they fell slowly to the sides, thier armor pierced by his blade. "You over did yourself. I have never seen such ferocity in you. What was it that your old master taught you any way?" A voice of a young man echoed as the speaker walked in, two blades in hand and a ninja's suit. "Nothing you could ever learn in one life time, Renok." Kuro moved as the two armored fighters got up and shookk off the shock from Kuro's swift sneak attack. "Well, you better hoped you know enough to beat me." Renok said as the three of them attacked Kuro at once. He leapt onto the wall and kicked off disarming both armored fighters and landed to parry Renok's double slash attack followed by a back flip kick which tossed Kuro in the air. He recovered by performing a cartwheel which knocked one of the fighters out and disarmed Renok by his speedy chain dagger. "Your skills are impressive but not good enough." Renok then threw two smoke bombs and retrieved his fallen swords. Meanwhile Kuro fought off the last standing fighter who fell after being rammed against the wall. Renok suddenly emerged from the smoke and with both swords slashed at Kuro's black cloak, missing his ribs by an inch. "Close enough for you?" Renok asked before he attacked with a double spin slash, which nearly clipped Kuro's head, until Renok was immobile by Kuro's blade which was lightly touching his throat. "You win, but still, are you truly ready to face the grave responsibilities of Grand Rokia?"
"I didn't come here to replace you, I came for the training. Its been two years since Cronus left his sheath, and I needed to keep us both at the tip of our strength. And it is very nice to see you agasain my old friend."
"As I am very grateful to see you. We shall have lunch in your honor, the strength of a warrior, yet as humble as a begger. You surprise me to no end."
"I'm sorry to disapoint you, but I have other matters else where to attend to, but some day we shall have that lunch, bu in your honor. As strong as a warrior, yet as humble as a king." They both laughed as Kuro sheathed his blade and shook his friend's hand. "Let your return not be another few years, but until then, I'll train harder each day to aquire your strength."
"It is never always the strength that makes you sttrong, but the balance of your heart, and mind that makes you untouchable. The only thing my old master ever wanted me to learn. He never trained on any other subject, perhaps with this new tip, you may improve. Until next time, good bye." Kuro bowed as he turned and left. The other two removed their tattered armor and panted.
Kuro left the the small dojo and headed down the street looking into the sky. "Perhaps I should try to find where I came from, my family's past is so blank. I don't even remember being a child, yet I know that the most likely place to find such answers would probably be...Hanel. Yes, to Hanel."

Halie · 09-04-2006, 08:51 AM

At the minute of dawn, Halie awoke from a long peaceful sleep. She approached her white magic books and began to study more skills thoroughly.
Halie was a young white mage, who was about to embark upon a jouney with her friends to explore new towns.
Today it had been excactly nine years since her parents died of the most deadliest disease ever and had she had lived with her grandmother ever since. Halie had long, straight brown hair and crystal blue eyes.

"Halie, breakfast is ready! You've been studying for two hours and a half!"

"Okay, I'll be right there."

As she finished her breakfast, her grandmother began to reminise.

"We never used to be like this, quiet whilst eating. We always used to talk at the table."

"I don't wanna talk about that right now. I'm going to the graveyard."

"Well make sure you pick up some flowers on the way."

She crossed the village and entered the graveyard. As she spoke to her parent's grave, she thought about the times they had spent together. Then tears began to fall from her crystal blue eyes and down to the freshly cut grass.

"Morning. I've been doing the same as usual, and grandma's the same as ever.
Tomorrow, I'm leaving Hanel with my friends. We're going to explore new towns and stuff, I hope we find what were looking for. Wish me luck. I miss you both, and I love you. Goodbye."

Iudicium · 09-04-2006, 09:01 AM

Clyde woke up at noon. He shivered as he put his feet on the cold floor. He started to stretch as he made his way to the bathroom. Clyde washed his face and tried to comb his uncontrollable hair. When Clyde went back into his room changed into his ninja clothes.

"Clyde! Breakfast is ready!"

Hastily, Clyde ran downstairs. He could smell the aroma of bacon and eggs. Every morning he ate breakfast with the other ninja's and his Uncle. When he arrived at the table he took a slice of toast off of his Uncle's plate.

"Hey! Put that back!" His uncle yelled. "And besides, you're eating oatmeal. You need a good, healthy breakfast to keep you going. You're going out with your friends right?"

"Yeah, Yeah." Clyde sighed. "But you know I hate oatmeal Uncle."

"Eat up! You're late already." Clyde's Uncle said as he threw him a spoon. "If you eat fast you won't taste it."

Clyde looked at the clock and jumped in surprise. He started to shovel the oatmeal down his throat as fas as he could. As soon as he finished he ran out of the door.

"Don't be late!" Clyde's Uncle yelled.

Clyde ran as fast as he could to the town market. He was going to meet his friends. They had to buy supplies before they left. When Clyde arrived at the market place he saw that none of them were there.

"Where... are they?!" Clyde panted as he leant against a wall. "Wait a second! We're leaving tommorow! I'll just wait for Caije."

Caije · 09-04-2006, 10:03 AM

Caije wondred to the market, he peered around at the stalls and the Sellers yelling there Excellent Bargain. He was tempted to buy two daggers but stayed away from temptation. He headed over to the Medical supplies and browsed the shop for items of Value. He Took
4 antidotes,
2 Potions,
2 Echo screens,
and 1 Soft.

He stuffed them all in a small Camper bag and headed off away. He managed to spot clyde, his friend and would be Journeying with him. Caije waved at him by tossing two fingers in the air to get his attention. He approached him slowly and stopped so a Chocobo Carriadge could go by. He smiled at his friend.
"Just shopped for new stuff...." Caije said. "Supplies for our journey...." He smiled and opened the bag so Clyde could see. He imeidatley closed the bag after Clyde peered in.
"What are you here for, getting food?" Caije asked his friend.

Iudicium · 09-04-2006, 10:11 AM

"Yeah I'm getting food. And ptions, antidotes, shurikens and smoke bombs." Clyde said. "I thought that we were gonna leave today."

"Such an idoit!" Caije laughed. "Well let's get your stuff."

Clyde and Caije headed to the ninja guild together. It was a small store at the end of the market. Clyde picked up a few shurikens and smoke bombs. He handed the fold coins to the merchant and headed to the medical store.

"Can I have three potions and five antidotes?" Clyde asked. The shop keeper handed Clyde the potions, and he handed the merchant some gold coins."Thanks."

Clyde and Caije went outside the shop.

"I've got food at home so I'll just steal some from my Uncle." Clyde chuckled. "So Caije, do you wanna hang?"

Caije · 09-04-2006, 10:22 AM

"Might aswell," Caije laughed. "But lets go get Ciar first...." Caije gestured.
"He always seems such in a mood..." Clyde smiled.
"He's just angry because he see's people as immature, he likes to play it serious rather than be playful" Caije responded. They walked past the market again and up a large path which was well decorated.

"Being the son of the Mayor must be hard...." Clyde said.

"That probably has somthing to do with it aswell, his father expects too much from him, He's just a kid..." Caije said. "I mean, he's not imediatley gonna become a mayor when he's a kid..."

"I never liked the Mayor anyways, he hates us for being friends with Ciar...." Clyde said.

"Yeah, sucks don't it...." Caije replied. His arms rested behind his head.

"After we get Ciar wanna go get, Halie...." Clyde asked.

"I don't think thats a good idea, Remember what day it is...?" Caije replied.

"Oh yeah,...guess we should leave her to have some peace" Clyde smiled.

Iudicium · 09-04-2006, 10:41 AM

"I hope we don't get caught by his dad!" Clyde laughed. "He hates us, especially me!"

"Maybe 'cause you're hardly ever serious." Caije said. "You're the least serious person I know."

"I'll show you tommorow that I can be serious!" Clyde said angrily. "Let's just go to Ciar's house."

Clyde and Caije walked the streets of Hanel for about ten minutes. Clyde had started to feel thirsty.

"Wait, let me get a soda..." Clyde said with a croaky throat. "My throat's bone dry."

"Hurry up." Caije said trying to get Clyde to move fast.

Clyde entered the store and after two seconds he came out with a soda underneath his shirt.

"Did you pay for that!?" Caije shouted.

"No, I'll pay tommorow." Clyde grinned. He took the lid off of the soda bottle and drank it. "Orange, my favourite."

The two of them continued down the road until they enetered the rich part of town.

"Which one is Ciar's house? They all look the same to me." Clyde asked.

Caije · 09-04-2006, 10:58 AM

"Which one is Ciar's house? They all look the same to me." Clyde asked.

Caije stared at him in Disbelief then still headed on forwards. "Ciars house is the same as it is always..., the one with the big angry dad in it or the one where men are being dragged out of yelling at the Mayor, so basically the one with the red roof and blue mail box." Caije said Stopping in front of Ciar's house.

"Uhh, you go knock on the door Caije...I gotta um...." Clyde said. He hid behind a nearby bush.

Caije knocked on the red door. He used the tapper which was above the number 145 on the white door, He tapped three times and waited for the door to open. The door opened slowly. Ciars dad was seen.
"Uh, hiya Mr. Mayor Felis, sir,....Is Ciar there?" Caije asked nervously.

Wizardcat · 09-04-2006, 12:26 PM

"Uh, hiya Mr. Mayor Felis, sir,....Is Ciar there?" Caije asked nervously.

Before he could reply, Ciar squuezed past his father, and walked toward Caije. "Yes, I am here." Ciar had seen them approaching thorugh the window of the above floor. He had tried to get to the door before his father had so that his friends wouldn't have to endure his wrath, but had been too slow.

Caije, you're here for that, correct? Let's get going." Ciar thought up quickly. "Yes, for that" ciaje replied, catching on.

They had turned toward the road and had started walking when his father opened his mouth to protest. "It's okay, Father." He opened and closed his mouth several times, closed it, thenwent inside and slammed the door shut behind him.

Ciar waited a few moments, and then said "You can come out now, Clyde."

Dark Rider · 09-04-2006, 02:38 PM

As Kuro walked through the city, he wandered aimless as he was taken aback by the massiveness of its structures and how all the people were bussling to and fro. He wandered for hours, it seemed, until he noticed his surroundings changed, the buildings vanished and were replaced by lavished houses, all of which were very symilar to the others. "Where have I wandered to? I must have been drawn in by something. Perhaps there may be some answers here? Maybe, I must find some one first, to discover this area, and find my way. now to find a helpful citizens, who could help me?"

Magi of Worlds · 09-04-2006, 05:22 PM

The sun was slowly creeping over the highest building by the time Andy Scoutson reached the town of Avron. It was a small town, not much bigger than an average village. But, that's why Andy went there everyday and stayed until one in the morning. He always went to the bar. One reason was because he got helpfull tips about what was going on from the bartender. Another reason was because Andy couldn't get over the fact that he was an orphan and he didn't even know his past. That was only two-thirds of today's reason. The last reason was because he needed more supplies. The rogue orc band near his forest home kept stealing his medical supplies everyday they'd venture through.

Andy walked up to the merchant and pulled out several gold coins. "Five potions, three antidotes. Now!" Andy said to him. The man grabbes he money and gave Andy the supplies he had asked for. Andy put the supplies in one of the many secret pockets in his green cloak. He readjusted the hood that was over his head making sure it covered his eyes and pressed on. He eventually reached the bar. After slamming open the door he walked over to the counter. "Got any news today?" he asked him. "You know that orc band that lives near ya?" the bartender asks Andy. Andy nods in return. "Well supposedly their leaving and going to a new town to pillage it" Andy growls at the news. "I'll just have to kill them then" he says and strides out the door.

The stroll to his base camp in the forest of Avron, which was named after the town hadn't taken Andy too long. He had made the trip in an hour and was proud for his speed. But was dessimated when he got there. The forst was burning and with it his home. "I hate orcs" Andy whispers to himself and goes to find himself revenge. He finally catches up to the orcs five minutes later. He hisses at them when he aproaches. "Burn my home will ye?" he asks spitting at them. "Civan!" he yells and his 14" blade appears. The orcs bellow in hatred and rush him thinking they can win easily.

Andy dodges the attacks and whacks the head off of the last orc in line. He runs up to the leader and pulls out his magnum careful not to cut himself with the blade. He then banishes the blade and aims for the head of the orc leader. BOOM! is the last thing it hears before it dies. The other orcs lookat Andy and run. Andy laughs cruely then puts away his handgun. "Ye won't be coming back will ye?" he asks them mockingly.

Caije · 09-04-2006, 11:59 PM

Clyde popped out of the bush with some leaves in his hair. He came over to ciar and waved at him.
The three friends now headed into Town.
"Why are we coming into town?" Ciar asked.

"Oh, I gotta collect my Wages from Zabuza," Caije replied sincerly. He headed over to the Blacksmiths shop which was located underground.
He knocked on the Iron door. The Clunks where heard echoing from the inside. The door was opened and the man inside smiled. He was a old man. He had grey hair which stuck up as if he had played with two Live wires. He had big bushy white eyebrows and under them where small green eyes. He wore blue robes.
"Your late kid...." Zabuza said Angrily.

"Oh, but I'm not working today, Remember I'm leaving town tommorow," Caije said.
"Oh, I suppose you want your wages, then...." The man said. He retreated into his shop leaving Clyde and Ciar to exchange looks to one another. Zabuza came back smiling as he handed Caije a bag full of Gold coins.

"I gave you a bonus too, so you dont go into the wild with nothing." Zabuza said smiling.
"I liked working for ya Boss, you thought be how to make my own swords..." Caije said.

The Gang waved good-bye to the old Blacksmith and retreated off to the river which passed trough the town.
"I can't believe we're leaving tommorow...." Ciar said.

"It's not like you'll never see it again," Clyde said as he threw rocks into the river.

"Yeah but still, I'll miss home....." Caije said.

"So how much did you get from that Blacksmith guy" Clyde asked.

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