UNDER THE STEEL ROSE - A look back at our dead guild rp.

[Vexus Monite]

 

[Vexus Monite]

Kyko Syna
Five long years, Zirgovia and Centriyu had consumed Licrusioa over the battle started by the Zenecite, which had render Serlotium obsolete in the realm of warfare. It was a power rumored to topple Mech Suits with ease. The power of such a mineral was overwhelming to say the least. Kyko Syna was one of the remaining individuals from the previous war that knew not the ways of fearing power. To her own right, she cared not for it. What power she did have, was forced upon her, and she used it only to solve her family's murder. Pacing through the hallways of her dormitory, her armor clanked lightly against her skin. Gazing from side to side she looked around at the people around her. Fearful faces in some, hopeful faces in others. She knew not what to do about the crisis. So far, in five years, she hadn't come up with a single lead to the tragedy in her past. She turned a corner and walked outside. The blue skies and rays of sunshine burst down upon her like a beam of happiness. Although, there was precious little room for happiness these days. With Zirgovia on one side, and Centriyu on the other, how could Koizumi hope to maintain such a peaceful horizon?
Kyko Syna
But there was hope, the piece of paper she held in her hand proved that. Walking out to the court-yard, waving with a smile to those who cared to notice her, she sat down on a bench, reading the names listed upon the parchment : Alexander Cole, Ryuzake, Marcus Allen Martindale, Saruto Ikiyuya, Raven, and Lascious. Who had given her the paper, Kyko didn't know, nor did she know the importance, but some of the names definately caught her eye. Alexander Cole was a war hero from the regions of Galbadia, and Ryuzake had been rumoured to have murdered his entire village. Marcus Allen Martindale was a rebel known for his great escape from Centriyian Forces, defeating the better half of 1,000 soldiers; while Saruto Ikiyuya had been mentioned in rumors about his mysterious talents he portrayed at his school, but Kyko had not heard anything more about him since the tragedy that befell his family. Raven she had heard many things of, nothing official, but she was a strange girl by trade; often linked with dark stories of demonic scale. The last name on her list, Lascious, wasn't bringing much memory. There were rumors of a girl, who had fled Tarcovia after surviving an assassination attempt carried about by her royal family, but could this be the very same girl?
Kyko Syna
Kyko wasn't sure. She took in a deep breath, and proceeded to leave the her dormitory and make her way into Koizumi. The Shopping Center was sure to take her mind off of things, for tomorrow proved to be a big day for her. As she turned past the opening gates and looked back upon her home, a smile crept across her face. What little she remembered of her childhood, seemed to reflect upon the walls before her. Perhaps she had grown accustomed to the sight of things, or maybe she was merely loosing sense of reality. But for some reason, looking upon the windows, doors, and structure of that dormitory in Koizumi, a part of her felt close to home. She placed the scroll of paper into a pocket within her armour, and walked casually without worry down the streets of morning Koizumi, hoping to ask her friend Ryu in the shopping center if he knew anything more about the mysterious paper, that somehow ended up on her nightstand that very same morning...  

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ALEXANDER COLE - ONION RING RABBIT

Alex awoke to a familiar chill as he had tossed and turned in his sleep which had moved his blankets around, resulting in his skin coming into contact with his ice bed. He wasn't sure how well he liked his dorm as it was always cold but a part of him welcomed the deep chill, while he himself couldn't stand it. As of a few days ago alex hadn't felt quite himself, it seemed as though he was slowly changing into something he couldn't quite understand, it had all happened a last week when he was in the forest of silence. while he had gone to pay his respects he felt as if he was being watched.... as if something was stalking him, moments later he blacked out all the while he had the weirdest of dreams. It was as if he was watching himself walk through the forest but the person he was watching looked nothing like himself, it was all so peculiar but the feeling it left in alex couldn't be shaken. "maybe it was all just a dream but then again maybe it wasn't" he had thought to himself the last couple of days.  

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RYUZAKE - DARKNEZZLORD

A man walked into the shopping center with a straight jacket and two cops escorting him "hey there coppers why dont you let me go ill give you a cookie no wait a biscuit wait no a danish darn it what do you cops like again?". the man said with a opened smile on his face the cop replied "sorry sir not till we get to the high school then your there problem remember we put you in here with your mecha to test your abilities" "my mecha......oooohhh so thats what the gigantic crate is for. the other cop replied "well duh what did you think it was for" the man said "oh i thought you were like hauling donuts or something OH WAIT DONUTS ill give yous both donuts." both the cops sighed.  

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JEFFEREY - JEFFEREY92

Having been teleported into these woods a day ago it was natural for Jefferey to be worried. He was clearly lost, with no way of knowing which way was out. In these strange and unfamiliar place, he found weapons and what looked like body parts sprawled across the ground. It seemed like many a battle had been fought here. "I'm gonna die, yep I'll die in these woods and no one'll even know." He talks to himself when he's alone sometimes, although he knows he shouldn't. He sat on a log for a moment but then decided to wander some more and try to find civilization. After all, he'd need food and water eventually.  

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MARCUS ALLEN MARTINDALE - RENIGADEWOLF

Marcus was wondering through the Forest, his large coat flowing around him, as usual, weapons all hidden inside of it, searching small villages for people to join the Resistance, having no such luck in finding any life at all so far despite his noble efforts, he walks into a clearing, the sun just starting it's decent from its zenith, and walks to the right edge of it and decides it is time for a rest, and lies down, looking up into the bright blue sky watching the clouds drift by, and pulls some jerky out of his coat and begins to eat it slowly.  

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JEFFEREY - JEFFEREY92

While wondering, Jefferey trips on something, his pirate hat falls off and he lands face first onto the ground, right next to a broken and jagged knife. He looked back to see what it was he tripped over and saw his hat laying next to a leg. another body part? he thought, but when he got up it was clear that this one was connected to the living body of Marcus. "Hey stranger, my name's Jefferey. Do you know how I can get out of here?"  

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MARCUS ALLEN MARTINDALE - RENIGADEWOLF

Marcus, while normally very alert, had slipped into laxness staring up into the sky, and as soon as the odd looking man with the even odder clothing hit his leg, he is immediately on his feet, a long curved blade in his hands, eyes taking in every detail of the one who stumbled upon his, soon thinking what the hell is he wearing and then dropping his guard slightly "greetings sai, (term of respect, like a title in a way, such as kun in Japanese) and i know of no such way, i figure wonder in one direction long enough and you will reach the end of anything, but why are you out here anyways, you are the only life i have seen for many miles"  

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ALEXANDER COLE - ONION RING RABBIT

As he stood from his bed he let out a small sigh as he put on his slippers and walked to his closet. He quickly slipped into his clothes, strapped his rapier to his belt and made his way out of the building, the sun hitting his eyes brightly, temporarily blinding the young man. "damn.... looks like i slept in again...." he quietly mumbled to himself as he walked down the street, keeping an ear out for anything as the monthly airstrike was due about this time and as of yet the tell-tale sirens hadn't gone off.  

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Kyko Syna
Kyko entered the Koizumi Shopping Center with a brisk step in her pace, it was bustling with people, some there to enjoy the stay; and other stranded with nowhere else to go. The amount of crime in the area had been rising since the area had seen some terbulence in cause of the war. On her way into the district, Kyko met eyes with a man being escorted by a few of the district officers.

"...Hey there Coppers! Why don't you let me go? I'll give you a cookie! - No, wait! - A biscuit! - Wait... No! - A danish! - Darn it! What do you cops like again!?!..."

The mysterious individual, wrapped in a solitary garment laughed insanely as he was escorted away. Kyko didn't know what to think of it. There was something odd about him, aside from his appearence and character. There was hardly any time to think about it though, the paper she pocessed most directly had clues to the long awaited resolution of her family's murder.
Kyko Syna
She came along to a shop, conveniently positioned near the heart of the Shopping Center. She entered from the back, and approached the man taking care of the shop.

"Ryu," she spoke, "It's been too long."
He hugged her and looked at her from head to foot.

"You've grown," he spoke, his scruffy, shoulder-length hair swaying in the gentle breeze, "It's been what...3 years now? Where have you been?"

"Making some footwork along the outer-rims of the empires," Kyko answered, "Still haven't found anything to work with, but I was given this, earlier today."
She took out the scroll and handed it to him.

"I recognize some of these names, all of them, actually," Ryu replied, "In fact, this one here, Ryuzake was rumored to be in Koizumi."
Kyko's eyes lit up immediately.
Kyko Syna
"What about the others?" Kyko edged on, "I don't mean to use you, but I know you used to Spy for the Rebellion, you've got to know something these days."
Ryu looked over at her through his aged eyes. He had well gone into his 50s, but he didn't look as aged as he was.

"Come in back," he replied, "This could take a while. Mind shutting the drapes, I would prefer not having any interruptions."
Kyko unsheathed her Serlotium Saber and unhinged a rope in the corner of the shop, which let a banner of material fall across all viewable openings around the shop, causing a blanket of darkness to overcome the area.

"I do hope you have candles," Kyko spoke, "I'd hate to be on my guard."
Ryu could be heard laughing.

"If even Koizumi cannot maintain some level of peace," he declared, "Then the world truly is lost. Come, now. There is much for me to tell you..."  

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ALEXANDER COLE - ONION RING RABBIT

Alex walked downtown towards the city square when something caught his eye, a tractor unit with an enormous load, Alex knew not what was inside but deep within himself he had an idea. "and I thought the war was going to stay out of our territory.... damn warmongers." Alex had no idea where this sudden hate of the war came from but it felt so natural to him. As the tractor unit approached, Alex hid behind a broken wall trying to remain unseen as not to start any type of confrontation just incase this load belonged to the Centriyu.  

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JEFFEREY - JEFFEREY92

"Are you always this courteous?" i stare at the unknown man's sword, surprised by the fact that he drew it. man this place must be dangerous, if people are that cautious of others "i was sent here..." come on think up a good lie. for business. What about you? Why are you in this Hell whole of a death trap?"  

[onion ring rabbit]

Once the truck had passed Alex ran from his hiding place right into the rear officer, the force of the hit sending them both to the floor. "what do you think your doing?!" yelled the officer as he got back to his feet, grasping Alex's arm to pull the young man up aswell. "Im so sorry, I didn't see you as I came around the corner." explained Alex his breathing labored as he felt a pain in his chest. "show me your identification kid." order the officer. The young man lifted his sleeve revealing a small barcode upon his wrist, designating him as a citizen of Zirgovia. "may I go now? I really must be leaving..." his breathing worsened as the Officer tightened his grip and slammed Alex to the wall. "Whats your hurry? you one of those Zirgovian radicals? were you sent here to spy on that truck? answer me you scum!" the officers clear dislike for Zirgovia apparent in his voice. "isn't this a bit much? for an accident officer?" answered the boy before his head met the side of the building with great force which caused him to black out. When the young mans eyes opened again they were icy blue and his hair began to rapidly lose color. "what the hell?!" shouted the cop as he took a step back in shock. Alexander stepped away from the wall and faced the officer a look of disgust upon his face. "do you treat any citizen like this?... let see how you like it." Alexander grasped the officer by the shirt and threw him to the wall while drawing his rapier from his belt and pressing the tip against the mans chest. "how does it feel to be helpless? to know that I can end your pathetic life right this moment! I suggest you walk away now and act like this never happened..." ordered Alexander as he placed his weapon back in his belt, the officer running away in fear.  

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Kyko Syna
Kyko was near the back room when she heard raised voices outside. She unsheathed her sword and was about to see what had happened but Ryu stopped her.

"That doesn't concern you right now," he interrupted, "Come to the back room."
Kyko looked on helplessly to the now drawn shades of the shop.

"Someone could be hurt, or injured," she countered, but Ryu could only be heard chuckling in the back, "I should take a look."
Ryu came swiftly to the front of the shop and grasped hold to Kyko's arm before she could exit the shop.

"The man you are attempting to save is more than capable of defending himself," Ryu insisted, "Sadly to say, you'd only get in his way. Follow me."
Kyko Syna
Kyko stopped herself for a moment as thoughts, memories, feelings, and emotions swept through her body. She was thinking about something important, and memories of battle filled her mind, a journey to aquire a great power. She felt neutral, calm even. There was a sense of respect filling her body.

"I'm sorry, Ryu," Kyko spoke as she saw her friend give her a peculiar look, "It's an after-effect of the Zenecite. It's a physical contact issue I'm still getting used to. Tell me, how did you know who was outside?"
Ryu smiled casually.

"A 'gift', from the Centriyians," he replied, "Or rather that I took from them during a mission. It offers a limited power of sight."
Kyko pondered.

"Sight?" she asked, slightly intrigued, "What kind of sight?"
Ryu's smile faded just slightly.

"The kind of sight that would allow enemies far too much advantage over their adversaries," he replied, and with her arm in his, he took her to the back of the shop.
Kyko Syna
"These names you have hear are not random, nor a coincidence," Ryu went on, "I've taken a look at them, each of them has a fate tied to your own, - Oh, dear, please sit. - As I was saying, I have heard of each of them, and I have seen them equally. They hold extraordinary powers, all of them. Some a little more sane than others, but that's mere opinionated, now isn't it?"

"I don't know if it's safe here," Kyko broke in, "I feel off-centered, and there is something you are not telling me."
Ryu looked over at her with stern eyes.

"I could say the same about you," he eyed, "What do you know?"
Kyko sulked back in her chair.

"It's not like that," she replied, "The Zenecite, it's inside my body. If you touch me, it has a reaction."
Ryu smiled.

"Noted, now come here," he extended his hand, "You are right about one thing though. Talking about this here is unsafe."
Kyko leaned forward with one arm, and grasped Ryu's hand, only to find an explosive stream of blue-light fill the room...  

[onion ring rabbit]

Alexander brushed the dust from his clothes and smiled. "looks like this body isn't all that bad at all." he said as he smiled to himself and placed his hands in his pockets. "wait.... what the hell happened to.... punk kid must've left them in the room." thought the man as he tried to access alex's memories to figure out where his metal claws were but it was useless. Alexander looked around trying to find any distinguishing markers so that he could know his exact location but nothing really stood out. "this place is a dump... and its far to warm.." Alexander took off his coat and threw it over his shoulder, his gray undershirt forming to his well toned figure.