Astdis

OOC: I pm'd you already, but I'm takinga chance on you letting more people in :catgirl: [B]Name: [/B] Jake [B]Age:[/B] 21 [B]Gender:[/B] female [B]Ethnicity and Place of Birth:[/B] Brazil, but jumped the border into the US at 14 [B]Ability:[/B] She asked for the ability to heal any injury so no one can hurt her again; instantly on her person and with her touch on anyone she wished. With that she gained other powers through touch; she can cause wonderful pleasure or crippling pain with a single glance of the hand. Also due to her healing power, she often has no need for nutrients through food or water. [B]Appearance:[/B] 5?4?, athletic build [IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/luckywrit/a6fd63d0.jpg[/IMG] [B]Biography:[/B] Her mother had too many kids to take care of, but good Catholics don?t use birth control. Good Catholics don?t have abortions. And good Catholics can starve just like anybody else. She was the oldest of 12 children. Her father ran off after the last was born, too much stress finally out weighed the pleasure of sex. Pity that didn?t kick in at number 6 or 7. Her mother kept loosing jobs because of ?family emergencies? after their grandmother died and their father left. As the oldest, Jake felt most of the stress and handle way too many of the responsibilities. She finally took a job smuggling drugs over the border. At 14 she got stuck in the US when her contact tried to kill her and it was too risky to make contact or go home. Managed to keep a waitressing job, getting paid a miserable wage under the table on the edge of a desert somewhere in texas. She went through a serious of abusive boyfriends and nasty landlords. After barily surviving the last sever beating at age 18 that left her for dead on a highway in the middle of the dessert, she knew she had to get tough or die. She started walking back to civilization. After three days of extreme heat and no food, she collapsed shaking on the side of the road where Nemesis found her? [B]Other:[/B] by now she?s learned all forms of weaponry from swords and crossbows, to guns and knives. She spent a lot of her free time at the estate perfecting different kinds of hand to hand combat.

Kat pushed the group through another door and with the help of Mike, pushed a large stone to block it shut. She leaned against the door, trying to catch her breath and figure out what to do. [B]?What are we going to do??[/B] Mike asked causing Kat to smack her head back against the door in slight exasperation. [B]?I don?t know. We can?t let them have Alex.?[/B] Dash shook his head [B]?So we?ll let them have us instead? We can?t go back.?[/B] Kat nodded [B]?I know. Maybe if we keep going and take turns that seem to lead the way he was pulled, maybe we can find him. Mike will stay at the back I'll go to the front, we're armed at least. We have to try.?[/B] Mike?s eyes widened and he took a step back [B]?What ever we?re going to try, lets do it fast.?[/B] Kat looked at him curiously, then followed his gaze down to her feet. A thick inky black smoke was curling under the door?

[I][B]?England?? [/B][/I] Kat whispered, rolling it over her tongue in her accent she?d known was different from everyone else?[I] accept Alex[/I]. Yes, that sounded right to her ? but nothing else triggered. She knew there had been someone, a guy, she?d seen him in her dream that kept repeating. [I]She was good at healing? and shooting? and? [/I] She stood and walked further into the room with everyone?s eyes on her. Kat stood and starred into the blank dead eyes. [I]Nothing. No chill, no fear, no queasiness, nothing. She felt nothing[/I]. Just like the other deaths on the island. None had bothered her. [I]Why? They should, this should. [/I] She shook herself and turned back to Alex. [B]?Well, we?re going ta hav? to use your memories of these people. Come up with things they had in common? other than you.?[/B] [B]?Sure, ok, I?ll work on that.? [/B] Kat walked back to the group and leaned against the wall. Mike walked over to her [B]?You ok??[/B] [B]?I don?t know.?[/B] She responded with a wry smile. [B]?Somethin?s not right, I?ll let you know what when I remember it.?[/B] Mike laughed lightly at the memory loss joke. [B]?What was with that knife fightin back there then? I took ya for a high school jock.?[/B] Mike shrugged [B]?I don?t know, there are weird things I don?t remember either.?[/B]

Kat whipped the hand gun from her belt and nailed the flying creature through it?s heart. It dropped with an empty thud as the creatures came in behind it as a back drop. Kat stood and continued firing. Each shot did some damage, at least half of them fatal. [I]Without even checking she knew. She knew where to aim, where to shoot, her hand seeming to move by it?s own will so fast that she didn?t even stop to think. [/I] The hand gun clicked empty and she grabbed a raffle from her feet, leaving the one on her back and started following the boys? retreat into the woods, continuing to turn and fire shots when things got too close to them. She saw Alex struggling to run. She caught a glimpse of Mike ahead of them [I]?I have half a mind to whack that kid over the head with this thing?[/I] she thought as she moved. They seemed to be nearing something solid through the trees. Maybe there was hope of shelter after all?

Kat kneeled at the door of the gun storage, back against the wall, a riffle strapped to her back, ammunition at her waist with her back pack beside her. Most everyone had gone back to sleep believing it had been Alex that attacked them. They felt safe. But it didn?t feel right to Kat. So she stayed up, as did Mike. Mike[I]? why was he so quick to turn on Alex?[/I] The three of them had been together since the start, he should have listened to him. [I]He had been really quick to judge and loudly voice it. He wasn?t the oldest of the group, he had maybe been a high school star jock before this. So he was built. Didn?t mean he could kill anybody.[/I] Shots echoed through the trees to the camp. Kat stood as did Mike. They looked at each other. [B]?I?ll go.? [/B] She said, picking up her bag. [B]?I?ve got water and food in here. As long as no one tries to shoot me while my back is turned, I?ll be fine. You need to stay with everyone else.? [/B] Mike hesitated, then nodded. Kat tossed her hair back and started into the trees. It was daylight when she reached the source of the shots. Two bodies. Their host from the night before armed to the teeth, and Alex, probably passed out with a wound in his shoulder. She checked both their pulses. She then took a couple hunting knives from their ?host? as well as the hand gun. She then started to clean Alex?s wounds? Kat sat and watch Alex fight for consciousness. He shifted and shook his head, pushing himself up to meet her gaze. She held the hand gun coolly, watching him. He froze. [B]?So, you gonna shoot me?? ?If I was going to kill you I would have done it long before now.? ?Fair point. Can I get up?? ?Sure.?[/B] Alex finished pulling himself to his knees then saw that she had bandaged his shoulder. [B]?So, why didn?t you??[/B] [B]?Why didn?t I what?? ?Shoot me.?[/B] Kat tilted her head slightly to one side.[B] ?Not exactly sure. Except, I?m not convinced you shot anyone. I heard you get up last night. What I didn?t hear was a gun shot afterward. Means they were shot before you woke up.?[/B] [B]?But you sided with Mike! You told everyone the evidence pointed to me.? ?At first I thought it did. But I?ve had time to think. It doesn?t fit.? ?So now what??[/B] Kat looked at him over the gun in her hand [B]?I like my odds better with just one person to worry about than a group.? [/B] Kat stood and holstered the gun. [B]?We?d better get moving.? [/B] She offered him a hand to help him to his feet. He looked at her questioningly for a moment then took her hand and she pulled him to his feet.

[I]Weird? Even Mike seemed troubled by the death that surrounded them, yet she?[/I] she thought about it. [I]No, it didn?t bother her[/I]. Kat had no idea why, but it didn?t. [I]It should.[/I] [B]?It?s good we found these bottles, it?ll be easier to carry the drinking water from the spring that way. On the way back we should check the storage compartments. The carry-ons have the most useful stuff, but we couldn?t carry it all between the three of us without going straight back to the cave, and I was eager to check this temple out.?[/B] [B]?Good call.?[/B] Mike said and Alex nodded. Alex was still looking a little pale. [B]?Well, we know your job had nothing to do with blood and gore.? [/B] Kat said to him, smiling encouragingly. Alex gave a small smile and looked over the temple. They were standing at the foot of it, craning their necks upward to take in the height of it. [B]?So, who wants to climb up this thing first??[/B] Kat said sarcastically staring at the golden sand bricks. [B]?I say we walk around the base of it first and see what we can find out. Then maybe we?ll climb it.?[/B] Alex suggested [B]?Fun stuff.?[/B] Mike said grinning as they started to circle the base. Somewhere far behind them, the could just hear the light pounding of something running toward them from the trees?

[I]Another dead body. Tore apart by an animal and stabbed by a man. Though the separation between the two wasn?t much.[/I] Kat sat down just inside the mouth of the cave where she could see the water. [B]?Shouldn?t you be settling in to sleep??[/B] Kat looked over to see Mike standing over her, leaning on the cave entrance. [B]?Yeah, I will soon. I?m thinking right here is a good spot, back against the wall, right next to the door??[/B] Mike laughed in appreciation of her sarcasm that was way too close to the truth right now. [B]?Good plan. What have you got in that bag??[/B] [B] ?Not much, cloths and stuff. Had an id on it, all burned but the face. It?s mine.? ?Any clues to who you are in there?? ?No, not really. My instincts seem to be my only clues right now.? ?Yeah, same here. Hey, try to get some sleep ok?? ?I?ll get right on that?[/B] Mike smiled and moved away. Kat stared at the water for a while then looked over at the others, tossing and turning, unable to sleep after seeing such horrible things. But for some reason,[I] it didn?t bother her. It was awful yes, but she suspected sleeping wouldn?t be a problem for her. Why? What made her different?[/I] Kat stretched out and placed her book bag under her head, falling quickly into a deep peaceful sleep.

[B]?Great, two slices on one arm. Thank god it didn?t reach muscle.? [/B] She ripped another strip from her over shirt and wrapping the lower part of her left arm. Alex came and sat next to her [B]?Are you ok??[/B] [B]?Yes, I?m fine.? [/B] She looked at him and shook her head [B]?You boys do realize I?m not a damsel in distress right?? ?Well yeah, I mean why do you?? ?I can tell. Mike wanted you to stay behind and protect me because of a little cut. White knight syndrome, I see it a lot.?[/B] Alex gave a slight smile [B]?Oh come on, you gotta admit it?s better than some ass trying to take advantage of you.?[/B] [B]?Would be, cept I don know ya well enough ta know you?re not asses now do I?? [/B] Kat smiled and reached for Alex?s arm. [B]?Let?s get you cleaned up too.? [/B] She took the bandage off and saw that it had started to heal raggedly with puss and dirt all in it. She guided his arm into the water and started to clean it out. He winced but sucked it up. She was impressed; [I]it had to hurt like hell[/I]. Kat had just finished wrapping his arm when they heard it, a frantic sounding splash.[B] ?Wait here.?[/B] Alex got up and disappeared over some of the rocks.Kat picked herself up off the ground and looked around. Beautiful, she was shocked no one had found it and set up a range of hotels and resorts. [I]Weird?[/I] She turned and looked over at the cave. Someone [I]should scope it out before night fall and everyone moved in[/I]. Kat walked over and started to go into the cave.

[I]?Leave me alone Cairo.? ?Where are you going?? ?You know I can?t tell you that.? She walked out. Cobble stone street, backpack over her shoulder, her cell phone was ringing, water, water was on the street covering her feet?[/I] Kat opened her eyes and braced herself up on her good arm looking at the tide that was washing in over her feet. The sun was warm and calming. [I]If she hadn?t known far better, this could have been an ideal vacation on the beach. [/I] She stood and collected all the wood. Moving it far away from the incoming water, she then went and woke up the others so they could move. Kat looked for Alex and Mike and saw footprints in the sand.[I] She should tell them there?s a waterfall of fresh water back up that hill. She knew she could find her way back.[/I] She followed the tracks until she caught up with them [B]?Hey boys, there?s a fresh water spring just up?? [/B] then she saw it. The man from camp on a spike. [B]"What the bloody hell happened here?"[/B] ------------------------------- OOC: btw, Kat is British so she has an accent

Kat broke through the underbrush and continued downhill. The sun was dimming in intensity, though it was still daylight. She was well away from the wreck before she heard voices. [B]?Hello??[/B] After a moment of silence she heard more muffled voices and than a shout directly ahead of her, toward the left. [I][B]?Helloooo! Anybody out there!??[/B][/I] She sighed a breath of relief [B]?Hey! Where are you!? [/B] [I][B] ?Follow our voices! Can you hear us!??.[/B][/I] [B]?Yeah! I?ll be right there,? [/B] she fought through the branches and pulled herself from the tropical vines. Two boys around her age stood in a slight clearing holding branches of wood. One looked slightly younger, the other possibly older. She brushed her hair from her face and extended a hand [B]?Hello. My name is Kat.?[/B] [B]?Hello Kat. I?m Alex, and this is Mike.?[/B] he gestured towards Mike. Kat smiled and shook his hand as well. Both had firm confident handshakes that she had met as best she could. [I]Always look people in the eye and shake hands firmly... Where had that come from? [/I] [B] ?We were just gathering some fire wood. We?ve met up with a few other survivors, you should follow us back to... camp. I guess that?s what we could call it.? [/B] Alex said and Mike smiled at her. Kat nodded [B]?Good deal.? [/B] They headed back toward wherever ?camp? was. She looked down at her hand and saw blood on her palm. [B]?Mike is it??[/B] [B]?Yeah?[/B] [B]?Your knuckles are bleeding?[/B] he looked down and gave a half smile [B]?Yeah? I kinda? punched a tree?[/B] [B]?And the tree hit back??[/B] she smirked [B]?Pretty much.?[/B] As they continued to walk, she noticed every detail of the area and the people she was with. It was then she saw it, [I]blood seeping through a roughly made bandage on Alex?s arm[/I].[B] ?Here, let me see that.?[/B] She placed a hand lightly on his arm. He flinched and looked at her but let her look it over. [B]?You?ve got to clean this and wrap it properly or it?ll get infected, could go bad.?[/B] [B]?You know how to take care of this? I mean it?s not like we have a first aid kit.?[/B] [B]?Yeah, it?s easy.? [/B] [I]It was. It was easy. How did she know this stuff? [/I] She hiked the book bag up higher on her shoulder and pushed through. [I]They seemed to be heading for a shore.[/I]

(OOC: Kat isn't down at the beach yet so please don't include her in your posts (that's why I'm not posting yet). She's headed down hill toward the men collecting firewood, so Blaze and The Boss can put my character in their posts.)

[I]Wind? rushing? whirring... [/I] She sat up with an effort and looked around. Trees covered her in a dense and yet warm shade. She moved to braise herself up on her arm but a sharp pain rushed through her. Blood ran down onto her light tanned hand. A gash five inches in length lay open and filled with a dark mix of blood and dirt. She looked around to see large pieces of metal and a seat with a ripped belt hanging from a nearby branch. [I]An accident. [/I] She picked herself up and headed for the sound of water. A waterfall came into view through the trees. She lowered her arm under the edge of the water and watched as the momentum cleaned the wound. She removed her over shirt revealing a white tank top, and ripped a thick stripe off wrapping the arm expertly. She then checked herself for other injuries. [I]Nothing major, just scratches[/I]. She brushed her light colored hair from her face and the flash of metal caught her eye. [I]A bracelet[/I]. She pulled it over and saw writing engraved on the silver plaiting. KAT. [I]Maybe that was who she was? sounded right, Kat[/I]. She moved back toward the wreckage. [I]A plane, she had been on a plane. England?then America maybe?[/I] She moved some of the ruble and a backpack fell free. She pulled the zipper back to reveal women?s clothing, tee-shirts and a pair of jeans, a pair of kaki cargo shorts. The base of the bag was singed and a wallet dangling from the strap was melted. [I]Fire. There had been a fire[/I]. She turned the bag inside out. A bag of beef jerky and some pill bottles fell out. She pried the wallet apart and found what looked like an ID. Most had been charged beyond recognition, but the picture had light thick hair and light tanned skin. She packed the bag and turned the rest of the rubble over. [I]Nothing else of use[/I]. With that, she grabbed the bag and she moved down the hill. [I]Maybe there?d be others like her?[/I] ........................................ Age: 23 Personality: Methodical and calculating. Quiet but social enough. Physically toned and has very sharp reflexs.

Max walked through the quiet market. It was almost too quiet. Shop keepers stayed behind their doors, glancing out cautiously. [I]This was obviously a friendly place [/I] Max thought rolling her eyes. Chris came into stride beside her. [B]?You think you?ve found him??[/B] [B]?He?s somewhere up ahead. There are two inns up that way, I say you check one, I?ve got the other.?[/B] Chris nodded and they continued to walk casually down the street. Around a corner Max caught the eye of a man walking away from a fish stand. [I]Joseph[/I]. Maxine smiled and was about to wave when she saw a flash of metal at his belt. It was then her ears caught the sound of footsteps behind them trying too hard to be silent. She nodded to Joseph and pulled a knife from her belt. Chris saw it and placed a hand on her arm. [B]?Don?t turn around till I tell you.? [/B] She hissed. Chris nodded slightly and removed his hand. They closed the distance between them and Joseph. She heard the steps pick up pace behind them.[B] ?NOW!? [/B] Max grabbed Chris?s shoulder and pulled him to the ground as Joseph?s gun came out and he fired off a round. Maxine turned on her knee and threw her knife into the other man?s knee. [B]?Run? [/B] they picked up and ran for the docks?

Max watched from a darkened corner of the adjoining street. Splitting up had been a good idea, until now. She had watched the men walk down the street and saw where they had come from. Something told her they knew exactly where Joseph was. Quietly she slipped two of her knives from their sheaths. She moved with two catlike steps into the center of the street and flung the knives at two of the thugs, the hilts cracking them in the back of the skulls. With a scream of shock and pain they fell to the ground unconscious. Chris looked up and gave a slight bow to her silhouette as Geri took the third well in hand. Max returned Chris? bow and walked off down the street, following the path the thugs had come from... OOC: Sorry, I know it's short. I'm sick, if that's any excuse

Alexia crouched and watched the vipers as they came in. A few others had broken off with her and she could feel the tense anticipation flowing off them. [B]?What are we waiting for?? [/B] one of them hissed [B]?Me. Be quiet, and patient.? [/B] Lex rolled her eyes. [I]Kids[/I] [B]?Screw this.?[/B] the one who had complained broke off and started running at the vipers. They turned and spoted them [B][I]?Damn it?[/I] [/B] Lex mumbled [B]?Cut em down!? [/B] with that she stood, drew her guns and ran into the fray. [B]?Smile pretty for me.? [/B] a viper hissed and opened his jaws revealing dripping 8 inch fangs. She took cool aim and fired right into it?s mouth. The round exploded, blowing apart the snakes head. The next went down the same way. She quickly switched weapons and went to her sword whipping it quickly and skillfully through. Blood, thick and matching her hair, covered her in splatters from head to toe. [B]?Make for the base! GO!? [/B] She watched her group push through and run for the base. Lex continued to fight, covering their retreat? Alexia walked slowly and authoritatively through the base, her boots causing her steps to echo. She came upon Taikaru. Her back was turned to Lex and she was speaking to some of the soldiers from the base. She turned when she heard Lex approaching and gasped at the sight of her. The soldiers straightened up and stood at attention. [B]?None of it's mine" [/B] Taikaur relaxed. Lex went to her and dropped two blood-coated tags in her hand.[b]"We lost two, the rest got in. I?m going to go wash up? ?General??[/B] one of the soldiers spoke Lex paused [B]?Yes??[/B] [B]?You rooms have been set up for you. Second floor, by the secure room? ?Thanks. As you were.? [/B] She turned and walked off toward a shower and a change of cloths?

Lex had gone through and packed her single bag, armed up and climbed on board the plane before anyone else. She had watched them gather on the blacktop. [I]That one guy who had joined them at the card game seemed to be going with them. She was grateful for that. He was the only member of the team that appeared to be over 30. [/I] The plane loaded and then started the take off [B]"When was that feature put in.?? [/B] Taikaru said recuperating from the jolt. Lex looked over to her and gave a little thought before she said anything. [B]?It was put in about three years ago. Most government jets needed to be fast so they put in a jet that had some kick.?[/B] Taikaru nodded and sat next to her and started looking over the files for the mission. Lex stared out the window for a moment. [B]?Wait a moment.? [/B] Taikaru mumbled and Alexia turned her attention back to her casually. She had pulled some pictures, probably members stationed elsewhere that they?d be meeting up with. Lex looked over the pictures and her breath caught in her throat. She heard someone else come over and talk briefly with Taikaru, but she stared solely at the picture. [I]She felt warm, as if bathed in sunlight...and in the back of her mind, she could hear the faint cords of a guitar ... [/I] [B]?Can I see those?? ?Sure, here. I was thinking that person looked?familiar?[/B] Lex nodded and whispered [B]?yeah, he would? it?s Eric??[/B]

Maxcine walked over the cobbled roads lost in thought. She had stopped off at the local tavern and sold the last of her extra stock in alcohol. Now she was going to the smith to pick up her weapons. [B]?Milady DeCree,? [/B] the blacksmith came from an outer stall to meet her in the front. He was a gruff man with a scar across his cheek. [I]She?d always wondering if he might have been in the trade same as she before, but she never asked him[/I],[B] ?always a pleasure to see you.?[/B] [B]?I thank you. Would ya happen to have my order finished then? We sail outta port taday ya know.?[/B] [B]?Ay, They?re out back, jus give me a moment to fetch them.? [/B] The man left and returned quickly carrying a brightly polished curved sword and an assortment of knives. [B]?There ya are. Sharp enough to split a hair, as requested.?[/B] She took the weapons and looked them over. Then nodded in approval, handing the man a small handful of gold ducats. [B]?Good work.?[/B] The man smiled [B]?as I said milady, always a pleasure.?[/B] Maxcine returned to the street and headed for the dock. It was easy to pick out their ship and the men parted for her as she boarded. [B]"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's catch that scurvy traitor!"[/B] Maxcine smiled, recognizing the doctor?s voice [B]?Hear hear?[/B] she said from behind him. He turned and smiled at her [B]?Well well, if it isn?t the Gypsy herself. Welcome back.?[/B] Max turned and took a bottle out of her bag [B]?Here ya are Murphy, made it especially for ya.?[/B] He took the bottle and smelled the contents. [B]?Oh that?s a beauty Max, you should have been a healer.?[/B] She laughed and flipped one of her throwing knives around her fingers [B]?I am a healer Murphy, I am.?[/B]

Ren sat in contemplative silence through the speech Vylon made. She took the time to watch the other lords, observe their connections, their reactions. Milan? she had been careful not to betray her emotions involved. [I]Destroyed? water?Leviathan?[/I] She stood along with the rest who began to mingle in little groups. She watched as Vylon spoke quietly with Onxyia then he turned back and walked slowly toward the group of lords, watching them as she had done. [B]?Lord Vylon, if I might have a word.?[/B] [B]?Of course Lord Adaer?[/B] Ren moved to stand next him as she spoke.[B] ?These exiles who were captured, what do you know about them??[/B] [B]?I?m afraid I don?t understand the question, they?re exiles, probably participated in the attacks; however that?s all I know of the matter.?[/B] Ren nodded [B]?How were they captured??[/B] [B]?Found on the grounds of the school I believe.? ?And their dragons?? ?We don?t know.? ?Odd that they should attack on foot??[/B] Ren?s voice trailed off as she switched into thought. Lord Vylon watched her, almost as if he was amused, [I]but there was something else going on behind those dark blank eyes[/I] [B]?Well, Lord Adaer, we?ll soon know more, once they are interrogated.?[/B] [B]?I?m sure you?re right. I should report the death toll to Onxyia, the student that was sent to train under me died in the attack.?[/B] [B]?Really? Where were you stationed?? ?Desolance? ?And the student?s dragon??[/B] Ren shook her head [B]?I believe he?s still in Desolance. I should send word that the dragon be brought here if what you said is true about the dragon?s being the targets of these attacks.?[/B]

Ren lay naked across her bed, the dragon tato arching the full length of her back resting it's head gracfully across her neck. Her head rested on the edge so her hair hung in a black wave over the side. She had bathed and gotten the dust completely out of her hair and skin for the first time in years. She ran an idle hand over the silk sheets and sighed. She knew this was momentary and fleeting. [I]She?d have to go back into fighter mode and stay there for a long time once she entered Onyxia?s hall again[/I]. She pushed herself up on her elbows, ran a hand through her hair and stared at the cloths she had laid out. [I]Nothing formal. The last time she had something formal was at her judgment. And that outfit was long gone to the moths. [/I] It?d have to be her best brown leather vest, least faded black pants and purple cotton tunic. [I]Her brown leather boots would cover most of the pants anyway[/I]. Ren stood and dressed, tied her family crest medallion around her neck with a leather strap and brushed out her hair until it shined. She glanced in the reflecting glass at the foot of the bed. It was an odd transformation, [I]one she hadn?t seen from herself in a long time and one her mother had often brought out of her[/I]. Ren smiled in spite of herself, strapped on her belt with her sword and knife, and ran her hand once more over the soft material on the bed.[I] She?d be lucky if she got one night?s sleep there, that she knew about battles.[/I] Ren walked down the hall and paused just outside the great oak doors. She took a breath, pulled herself to her full height and pushed them open.

They road in silence for awhile. Jade dosed off and slept for an hour or more, she couldn?t be certain. But if there was a fight ahead, [I]she?d be no help to Tegan tired or weak.[/I] They mostly seemed to be staying clear of the main roads, going through a lot of country and only a few scattered small towns. [I]She was glad to be farther from the cities, it meant her power base would be stronger. Tegan too seemed to be almost enjoying the drive, despite what lay ahead[/I]. They talked about everything and nothing, argued in serious jest over pointless things, and behaved as if they were driving to so weekend retreat, not a possible death trap. They were traveling through some farm country area when it happened. Tegan was laughing over one of Jade?s sarcastic remarks when he suddenly clutched his chest and veered off the road. Jade tried to catch the wheel, but they hit a rock and started to tumble, rolling over the edge of the field and down a sharp embankment. The hood of the SUV buried itself deep in the edge of a river, missing a tree that surely would have crushed them. Jade pulled herself through the window of the passenger side and ran over to help Tegan climb out the driver?s side door. He sat on the ground, and jade collapsed next to him, they both were breathing hard from the adrenaline rush of the accident but otherwise were unharmed. When they both seemed to have calmed down, Jade looked over at the wreck, then shot a look at Tegan. [B]?What the bloody hell happened back there??[/B] Tegan closed his eyes [B]?I felt her Jade? ?Who?? ?Katima. She?s so full of rage and hate.? [/B] He opened his eyes and looked down the river. His casual gaze turned into a questioning look, then sudden recognition Jade followed his look but saw nothing out of the ordinary[B] ?What is it??[/B] [B]?We?re here.?[/B]

Lex sat cross-legged on the floor of her room and listened to the others waking and walking in the halls toward food or practice. It was a familiar and constant routine. She stretched herself from her meditation and padded out toward the mess hall. Her entrance caused its usual stir of whistles and catcalls from some of the soldiers. She laughed and smacked a couple of them over the head and went to get her food. She didn?t mind the teasing, in fact she enjoyed it. Those were her men, they had served under her command before, some more than once, and their flirtations were a sign of camaraderie rather than disrespect. [I]This was their time. The time before the battle, before the bloodshed and possible death. A time to relax, even if just for a moment. [/I] Lex grabbed some fruit and a bagel and joined a group of fighters at a back table. From there she could see the room and observe the group she?d be fighting along side this mission. [I]All so young[/I]. She had never understood it, but it had always been Red?s way. He had a habit of forming teams of those in their twenties to take on the most dangerous missions, and it had never made sense. When she had started she had liked it, after all, she had been in her late teens. By 25 she was a general and sent to work with the team; [I]the team that took on the most dangerous missions[/I]. It was just Red?s way. She?d probably never fully understand it. The men at her table started up a game of cards, which she happily joined in. [I]Besides, it was her time to have some fun before the battle too.[/I]

[B]Name:[/B] Maxcine DeCree [B]Nickname:[/B] shipmates call her Max, she?s known as the Gypsy [B]Age:[/B] 26 [B]Gender:[/B] female [B]Appearance:[/B] 5?7?, short rich brown hair and bright blue eyes, has a scar on her right arm and across her back. Wears many colored silk sashes and family medallions. [IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/luckywrit/max2.jpg[/IMG] [B]Short Bio: [/B] Maxcine comes from a long line of gypsies. Due to this background she had a natural talent for brewing everything from ale to medicines. She hasn?t seen her family since she was 16. Once of age, it?s in her family?s tradition to travel according to their skills. Some are minstrels, others hunt the forests, some become apothecaries or tell the futures of kings and peasants. But they never stay in the same place too long. And all were trained from birth to survive. Maxcine boarded the pirate ship Black Rose when she was 17 and served nearly 8 years on it?s boards. She went from being a cook?s assistant to ship?s gunner. The crew dwindled over the years until there were only five members left onboard. Some left of free will, but others vanished. At first Maxcine was suspected in these disappearances because of her mysterious aura. But they lacked any actual evidence and the captain refused to believe it was her. He decided to put the ship ashore for a while to keep any more of the crew from being harmed. They split up to find other positions in their trades. It was then she boarded the ship under Cross-Scar Kane. When the mutiny arose, Maxcine escaped with the others loyal to Kane. She has always believed in serving under good men or women. Just because they?re pirates, doesn?t mean they aren?t also good and loyal people. Just because they?re pirates doesn?t mean they don?t have a cause worth fighting for. [B]Short Personality: [/B] Some whisper of a "devil's fruit" in her talent for brewing but it's not, it's something far deeper in her blood than that. It's her gypsy blood that gives her a reputation for being "untamable". Maxcine is very charismatic and beautiful, but is more comfortable once men accept her as an equal or a fighter rather than an object. She?s known for her deadly aim and lightning reflexes. [B]Position on Ship:[/B] can work as a gunner or swordswoman [B]Weapons: [/B] [IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/luckywrit/b519fbbc.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/luckywrit/2ee34745.jpg[/IMG] also carries an assortment of throwing knives [B]Dream:[/B] She was born with a traveling and fighting spirit, but she wishes she could find some constant, like a man to love her who would travel and fight at her side, or a family connection of some kind, but nothing in her life so far has been remotely constant.

Ren knelt by the waters edge and glared across it?s icy dark waves. [I]Ryan? damn him[/I] She stood and made her way back into the town. Her brother flanked her as she neared Kaiya [B]?Ren! Where are you going?? ?The Golden City. Why?? ?Mother was hoping you?d stay this time around?? ?You know I can?t. I have to go, I can?t let it be you next time they attack.? ?Next time? What makes you think there will be a next time? They retreated? ?Retreated to reorganize. They?re still alive, they?ll be back? [/B] she climbed on her dragon and aimed for the Golden City? --------- She landed in the courtyard of the school. Children stared as she climbed from her dragon and marched into the great hall. A servant approached [B]?Milady, I cannot allow you before Onyxia so armed, if you would??[/B] Ren brushed a stray hair from her face and gave the servant a look that had shattered greater men [B]?I am Lord Ren Adaer and I would appreciate it if you directed me to Onyxia immediately without further etiquette lessons.?[/B] The servant stared for a moment then bowed and led her to a main conference chamber. There Onyxia sat with a man who Ren did not recognize. [B]?Onyxia?[/B] Ren bowed slightly at the waist to show her respect, [B]?Desolance is safe, for now.?[/B] [B]?Thank you lord Ren, I am pleased you have joined us so quickly. Please, you may take your comfort; either sit with us or go to your rooms and refresh yourself from your travels as the others from the outer realms have not yet arrived.?[/B] Ren nodded, [B]?I will rejoin you shortly then,? [/B] She started to leave when the man in the room stood and approached her [B]?Lord Ren Adaer, it?s an honor.?[/B] She looked him over once then accepted his outstretched hand. [B]?Thank you, however I?m afraid I do not recognize you.?[/B] He smiled slightly [B]?Lord Vylon. I am an old acquaintance of Onyxia. I?ve come to offer what assistance I can from my?. vast experience in these matters.?[/B] [B]?I see. Well, welcome aboard. If you?ll excuse me?[/B] [B]?Of course? [/B] He inclined his head and she took her leave of them, her steps echoing along the long empty stone corridors.

Alexia sat in her room. Taikaru was back then. How many others had been frozen she wondered. Perhaps Taikaru thought she too had been frozen? but she wasn?t. [I]She had been leading men and fighting these wars for twenty years? damn, twenty years.[/I] Lex stood and went to the mirror, pulling her thick red hair back from her face and looked at herself. No scars, hardly any age lines. [I]34.[/I] That?s what she had told everyone, but it obviously wasn?t true, if anyone took the time to do the math? [I]42?[/I] She left the room, wrapping her hands in cloth and walking into one of the training rooms. She leaned against the door, quietly unnoticed by the two occupants. [B]"?If I win you sleep with me?"[/B] Lex shook her head a silently left the training room. She walked down the corridor to another room, this one empty. She walked to a kickboxing bag and started in, kicking and punching. Her reflexes had become nearly cat-like over the years, and she knew that would be one of her strongest assets against these things. She had fought them before? [I]and barely survived[/I]. She was one of five survivors from that attack, and less than that number of snakes had gotten away. For twenty years she had been in training as far as she was concerned. Other generals had taken advantage of their status and grown lazy, confident in the skills they already possessed. Lex however knew the body could continue to be pushed farther and farther. You could always get better, that was the beauty of it. She kicked the bag hard and paused, taking a swig of water. Lex leaned against the wall and fingered the copper colored coin that hung around her neck. She wondered if these kids in their twenties fully appreciated that. She wondered [I]how many of them would die this time around? [/I]

(yey, it's back!!) [SIZE=2][FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Name:[/COLOR] Alexia [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Age:[/COLOR]34 [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Gender: [/COLOR] female [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Home Planet:[/COLOR] Mars [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Appearance:[/COLOR] 5'4", 120lbs, Long thick natural dark red hair, captivating red/ brown eyes and her skin has a light tan that almost glows like she had a light layer of gold glitter on her. Typically dresses in tank tops, sneakers and kaki cargo pants (usually sticks to natural colors, browns, greens, sometimes black, blues and the rare pinks). Has a woman?s dark brown leather jacket [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Personality:[/COLOR] friendly, strong, has a fighter/surviver attitude, a kind of sarcastic sense of humor, but she has a natural charisma that draws people to her. [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Bio:[/COLOR] Lex has no family left that she knows off. Her only living relative she knew, was her older brother who raised her in the largest mars colony (city) till she was 10, then he too died in a horrible car accident, leaving her to fend for herself. Some of the other street kids took her in and helped her until she could take care of herself. She lived on the streets, getting work wherever she could, where they?d let her. When she was 15 she had enough to get a small slum apartment. She learned how to fight on the streets. At 17 Lex finally saved enough to go to earth, to make something of her life. She landed in NYC. She got a job waitressing and went to school at night. Her mind absorbed everything and anything they could teach her. She had a close friend, Christy. They worked together at the restaurant and got an apartment together. Life was as good as she had ever had it for 4 years. Christy was killed in the disaster of Dec. 31st. She became a general under the Heaven Project. Lex was sent by Red to join and help the team. She quickly became a respected member of the team due to her skills and commanding personality. Lex also gained a connection with a member of the team named Eric when she pulled him out of an illness. During a search of an abandoned lab, a bomb went off and incinerated the building... The team was separated... Alexia Has spent the last 20 years being stationed random places by Red, fighting everything "dark" earth has had to offer. Through these battles, she's gained in strength and wit, but hardly in years. People in the Heaven Project talk about this quietly behind her back, but never to her face. After twenty years she only looks as if she's aged 10. [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Weaponary: [/COLOR] (she?s ambidextrous) two guns [URL=http://www.eliteairsoftuk.com/reviews/wilson_vreaker_12/img_wilson_vreaker_12/vreaker_003.jpg][COLOR=Navy]weapon pic[/COLOR][/URL] with 15 round magazines and special exploding rounds. A double edged katana like sword. Also likes to use throwing knifes when she can get her hands on them (a habit from her street life). [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Gift:[/COLOR] Healing. She can heal herself (the more serious the wound, the longer to heal) and sometimes others, but it takes a lot of concentration to heal others. [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Greatest Fear:[/COLOR] she hates thunder? she associates the sound with her brother?s car crash.[/FONT][/SIZE]