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[QUOTE=Retribution][SIZE=1][B]Exactly.[/B] Problem solved. Let's lock this thread up and call it a night, ladies and gents. But seriously, Sage speaks truth here, and I'm using this to make a [slightly] larger point. If 4 billion other people don't believe in Christ, but many have a faith, could it possibly mean we're all worshiping the same God? Of course, this 'God(s)' has been heavily affected by cultural differences, and as a result, He/She/They seem different from one another. This is heavily apparent in Pagan religions, where people pray to Dieties of the land (Perhaps the Rain God if in an arid region, Sun God if in a cold one). The Egyptians are a good example as well -- they worship(ped) the Goddess of the Nile because that River provides everything for those people, so why not worship it? The Sun God, apparent in nearly all Pagan religions, is worshiped universally because of... it is something that keeps you warm, and shows up day after day -- why not worship it? So, I think I've made my point, if not in a roundabout fashion. I hope you understand where I'm coming from.[/SIZE][/QUOTE] [color=#993300][SIZE=1]I quite liked what Retri said. It's nice to know there are others who see things in a similair fashion as I do. Now for me to jump into this conversation from my view. I love having these types of conversations. *cracks neck* I think I'll try and further strengthen his point.[/SIZE][/color] [quote name='Retribution][SIZE=1]But seriously, Sage speaks truth here, and I'm using this to make a [slightly'] larger point. If 4 billion other people don't believe in Christ, but many have a faith, could it possibly mean we're all worshiping the same God? Of course, this 'God(s)' has been heavily affected by cultural differences, and as a result, He/She/They seem different from one another.[/size][/quote] [color=#993300][SIZE=1]Perfectly worded, Retri. I would, however, like to elaborate as I see it. There are, indeed, over 4 billion people in the world who belong to different religions, hold different views and worship different gods. Each religion believes, in one way or another, in a "God" or otherworldy force or deity that leads us through our lives. Now, even though we belong to different religions, those of the same religion do not eactly believe in the same God. Let me explain. We all think of God/Otherworldy forces/deities differently. Every one of us has a different perception from the man/woman next to us, even if we are being told the same thing. Christians, I believe, are taught that [I]he[/I] is a ever-present force in our lives that guides us through each day. That [I]he[/I] is a loving deity that watches over us and cares for us all. Now, one person may imagine in their minds a smiling man with outstretched arms in a white robe, but others see God as being of energy, with no shape, or even as every living creature combined into deity. God is often portrayed as a male figure, though some would argue that God is more of a feminine being. Creation being a feminine trait and what not. It all depends on who's mind you're looking at it from. Cuture and condition as well influence are beliefs in otherworldy forces.[/SIZE][/color] [quote name='Retribution][SIZE=1']This is heavily apparent in Pagan religions, where people pray to Dieties of the land (Perhaps the Rain God if in an arid region, Sun God if in a cold one). The Egyptians are a good example as well -- they worship(ped) the Goddess of the Nile because that River provides everything for those people, so why not worship it? The Sun God, apparent in nearly all Pagan religions, is worshiped universally because of... it is something that keeps you warm, and shows up day after day -- why not worship it?[/quote][/size] [color=#993300][SIZE=1]I, presonally, am a mythology buff, and love to study the gods of the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, and Norsemen. I've many a times heard a theory about mythology, and I quite agree with it. The race of man creates stories, Gods, to explain the reasons that things occur. It helps us to understand everything. And if we can attribute a figure to our surrondings, it is easier to show appreciation to and for what we are provided. The Bible, itself, could be considered mythology. Such stories, like those of Daniel and the lions and David VS Goliath, are very similair to stories in mythology. Great heroes who go against great odds with the help of an otherworldy force that protects and guides them. And how are we to know that the Gods that guided Perseus weren't the same as the God who led David against Goliath? Now I know that the bible has historical referencing and mythology are mere stories...but the Bible was written by [I]men[/I]. We are known to manipulate things to our liking, to better suit us. Religion is a contradiction in itself, anyway. Those who are taught to be tolerant of thers and to respect and love each other fight wars because, seeing as their enemies believe in something different, they are marked as [B]hethens[/B]. Pagans faced such torment. There symbols were warped an lost their meaning. The pentagram, which stood for the unity of nature, the balance of the five elements, was turned into the devils symbol. Poesidens tident was turned into the devils staff. One of their gods took form of a goat, and thus they portrayed the devil as having hooves. Which is completely ridiculous, because many christian symbols originated as Pagan symbols. Oh, please chew away. ^.^[/SIZE][/color]

[color=#000099][SIZE=1][B]Name:[/B] Reijin Tetsuya (Surname, Given Name) [B]Age:[/B] 17 [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Role:[/B] Disciple of Dragon [B]Appearance:[/B] [URL=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/Reizou/enix02.jpg]Tetsuya[/URL] Tetsuya stands at 6' and is muscular. His hair is spiked and is quite long, seeing as he rarely cuts it on the island, and it is silver. His eyes are an aquatic blue, though his hair usually covers them. He wears a pair of [URL=http://www.people.virginia.edu/~ty2a/archive/Bleach-01-01-50.png]dark blue robes[/URL] with the sleeves ripped off at his shoulders. He also wears a dark blue bandanna that he covers his left eye. [B]Weapon(s):[/B] [I]Gauntlets-[/i] Tetsuya wears a pair of gauntlets that were specially crafted by Jikokuten. The gauntlets are thinner than most, and look more like metal gloves with claws. The metal these gauntlets are made from is amazingly light, but remarkably strong and powerful. There is also a shard of glass in the palm of each gauntlet which Tetsuya can manipulate into a weapon. [I]Explosives/Shuirkens/Throwing Knives-[/I] At his side he has two pouches. One for minor explosives, and one for ninja stars and throwing knives. [B]Power:[/B] [I]Enhanced Strength-[/I] Tetsuya is remarkably powerful, and could put most men to shame in a fist fight. His strength is helpful for doing chores around the island. [I]Water Elemental Magic-[/I] Tetsuya can control and manipulate water efficiently, and can even create rune symbols using water. His only are that needs perfecting is the creation of water. He's slowly grasping the concept, so it's become less strenuous, but it stills takes a toll on his body. [B]Personality:[/B] Tetsuya is a born warrior. He loves the thrill of battle, the thrill of meeting a worthy adversary, and the thrill of two blades colliding. He is by no means bloodthirsty, and feels no bloodlust. He doesn't enter many fights with intentions of ending his opponent's life, but merely to enjoy the battle. Only when Jikokuten orders him to assassinate someone as part of his training does he enter without his normal state of mind. Though he doesn't come across as anything but a battle junkie, he's actually a very kind, protective person. He cares deeply for his master, and is greatly appreciative that he has allowed him to come underneath his wing and learn to become almost as powerful as him. He is a protector of those less powerful on the island, for he cannot allow wrong deeds to go unpunished. He'll quickly come to the aid of those who need assistance. But he isn't a blind fool who will run to the aid of everyone. He knows when the characters he's dealing with are flaky, and he isn't easily fooled or manipulated. He has a very strong will and doesn't take orders from anyone, save Jikokuten. Tetsuya does have a weak spot though. Women. He can't say no to a pretty face. Luckily, it hasn?t gotten him into much trouble, but it probably will. [B]Character Snippit:[/B] [B]"No damn it! You're doing it wrong!"[/B] Tetsuya collapsed onto the ground, panting, and breathing heavily. He felt a sharp kick to his side from Jikokuten. His master was obviously growing impatient. They had started their daily training, and today's area was the creation of water. Tetsuya was grasping the concept, but still failed to do so. Jikokuten sighed and helped his disciple up. [B]"You're still thinking of this the wrong way. You understand that you must summon it from within you, but I still see you flexing your muscles. This in no way has anything to do with physical strength! You're putting stress on yourself for no reason. Now! Try again."[/B] Tetsuya grimaced and looked at his master. [B]"Can't we do this some other time, Jikokuten-sa~ama? I'm exhausted..."[/B] Jikokuten kicked his disciple in the leg. [B]"Don't try to sweet talk me, fool. If you're to incompetent to master this I'll find another disciple..."[/B] Tetsuya grumbled under his breath and held his leg. [I]I've heard that one a couple million times...but it always works.[/I] He straightened himself out and then held his hands in front of his chest, about a foot apart. Jikokuten nodded. [B]"Now, concentrate. Exactly as I told you."[/B] Tetsuya focused. Images fled into him mind. He could see the vast, beautiful ocean that surrounded the island, the waterfall that was located right by their house. He loved it all, and was completely in tune with them. He could almost feel the water flow from the ocean and the waterfall into him. He smiled. Suddenly there was only barren land. A wasteland if you will, devoid of aquatic life. The land was burning, dying. Tetsuya grimaced again. How horrid... He could still feel the ocean inside of him, though. But he needed to get it out, out where it was needed. He concentrated on allowing the water to flow free. He then heard a laugh from before him. Jikokuten's voice filled his ears. [B]"You did it!"[/B] Tetsuya opened his eyes and grinned. There was an orb of water floating between his palms. He laughed happily and did a little jig. He then began manipulating the water, transforming it into the shape of a sword, an axe, a spear, and then back o an orb. Jikokuten put his hand on Tetsuya?s shoulder. [B]"You've done well. But you're training for today has only started. Now, you must fight me."[/B] Tetsuya's jaw dropped. [B]"What!?"[/B][/SIZE][/color] [SIZE=1][B]OOC:[/B] Grr...I'm frustrated. I had it all typed up and then it switched to another page. When I went back all of it was gone, so I had to start again from scratch. I hope everything's in order, ULX. [B]EDIT:[/B] I changed Tetsuya's main weapon and age.[/SIZE]

[FONT=Microsoft Sans Serif][SIZE=1][color=#990000]I'm enticed by the changes made to the liquid skin. I love the Tokyo scene on the sidebar, though I only just realized there was a face on the screen. o_0 And I still can't believe that's Naruto. I stare and I stare, but I keep thinking [B]"Cloud!"[/B] Now I'm going to devote my life (or at least a couple of days) to finding that pic. I think the animation of the Jukebox is great. Before, me and Ouroboros used to use it all of the time, but then I kind of [I]forgot[/I] it was there. But now...with the sound waves emanating from the black dot...It just [I][B]screams[/B][/I] click me. [B]P.S.[/B] I luuuuv the Reply and Edit buttons. The blue light filling up is great, I even sometimes just move the mouse on and off to watch the light come on. Oh, and the bottom relpy button is wonderful. The arrows that appear are snazzy.[/SIZE][/color][/FONT]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1]Gin watched the ensuing battle bewteen Chad and the Hollow One. Chad was holding his own, and was doing a remarkable job. But Gin knew better than to be hopeful for his victory. Though Chad was extremely strong, so was Jidanbou. So was Kenpachi. They were skilled warriors, and both were [I]dead[/I] now. Still, Gin had to have some faith in his friend. [B]"Kick his ass, Chad!"[/B] Chad nodded slightly, then landed a square hit to the Hollo One's chest, knocking him backwards. The other taicho's and fukutaicho's cheered him on as well, even the lower-ranked warriors did. Gin grinned. [I]He's bit off more than he can chew here. We're all right behind Chad. We won't allow him to be slaughtered by the Hollow One's hand. And he can't possibly defeat us all.[/I] It seemed that Chad had the upper hand for quite a while, but then the Hollowed one unleashed an onslaught of strikes, severely injuring Chad. Gin found himself being stopped from intervening in the fight. Kane and Utamuro's hands had grabbed his sleeves. Utamuro spoke first. [B]"Leave Chad with his honor, and have faith in him. Chad's heart is with him as he fights, can't you see that?"[/B] Gin looked at Chad. His eyes were lit with a blazing fire. But it wasn't one of pride, lust for battle. It was a flame of determination and vengeance. Kane moved beside Gin and watched the fight once more, speaking to him as she looked. [B]"Do not worry. Though Chad's chances are slim, he is a pwerful man, and deserves our faith. And even if he falls, I know you feel as I do, and will battle this monster until your last breath."[/B] Gin clenched his teeth together. He didn't want to watch another of his brother's fall. But Kane and Utamuro were right. [I]Whatever happened in this battle...this would be the Hollowed One's last stand.[/I] Gin gripped Kuroenkou, a fiery passion lit in his soul.[/SIZE][/color]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1][B]"Ugh...."[/B] Gabriel held his chest, his eyes fluttering open. Dead had used Hell's power to becom his true self. Gabriel growled angrily. [I]I shouldn't have held back. I should have unleashed my true being when he did.[/I] He attempted to move but his body was racked with pain. [B]"Tch!"[/B] Gabriel grabbed his blade and pushed against his chest. His wounds healed themselves and the strength returned to his legs. He stood up, dusted himself off, and looked in the direction that Woe and Dead had flown in. He couldn't feel Woe, but's Dead's aura wasn't that far away. Another aura made his heart stop. Johanna was hurt. [B]"Johanna!"[/B] Gabriel let his wings out and flew frantically in the direction of her hurt aura. He arrived there quickly, and found Raphalle trying to healing Johanna, but to no avail. Gabriel landed quickly and drew his blade. He pressed it against Johanna's skin, and her wound slowly healed, and the pain ceased. She smiled at him. [B]"Th...thank you, Gabriel."[/B] [B]"Who did this to her?"[/B] Gabriel looked to Metatron, but he was looking up in the sky, a disgusted look on his face. [B]"Woe."[/B] She was flring out of an apartment out into the morning air. Raphaelle impulsively unfurled her wings and followed Woe in an attempt to make her pay for what she had done. Gabriel and Metatron didn't have time to stop her, though, for a streak of light passed by shortly afterwards. Gabriel looked at Metatron. [B]"Azrael?"[/B] Metatron nodded. [B]"Probably...But we've got other problems."[/B] Gabriel looked up. Dead and Belial. Something was strirred in Gabriel. [I]He and I have unfinished buisness...[/I] Metatron had a similar expression on his face. Gabriel told Johanna to wait there and looked at Metatron. Metatron and Gabriel then flew up, facing their advesaries. Dead laughed. [B]"Back for more, Gabriel?"[/B] He sneered instigantingly. Belial looked down at his wrist, pretending to look down at a watch, and then looked at Metatron. [B]"I suppose I have time for you. Especially if our bout is as short as our last one."[/B] Metatron laughed. [B]"That was under different circumstances. I'm not worried about Gabriel or Raphaelle right now."[/B] Metatron and Belial initiated their battle, and flew a distance away. Gabriel and Dead just stared at each other. Finally Dead sighed. [B]"I'm going to make this quick."[/B] He peformed his ritual again, become his comlete self. Gabriel grinned and chuckled at the transformation. Dead growled at being insulted. [B]"What's so funny?"[/B] Gabriel pulled an orb out of his pocket and smiled. [B]"Your advantage was your true strength. You regarded that as your ace. Well, I hate to burst your bubble, but this time I won't hold back."[/B] Gabriel crushed the orb, and an immeasurable amount of holy energy flowed out, consuming Gabriel. The light blinded Dead, and he sheilded his eyes. Finally the light subsuded, and Dead looked at Gabriel. His eyebrows rose. [B]"Shit..."[/B] Gabriel's six wings had spread to their ture, full wingspan. He had on a white [URL=http://www.kaworu-nagisa.net/trigun/Vash_04.JPG]trenchcoat[/URL] with golden trimmings and golden buttons, latches. His gloves were golden as well. Dead only had a second to view him before he vanished. A voice emitted, one that seemed to come from all around him. [B]"It's dangerous to pump into mortal bodies the amount of energy we've pumped into ours. Luckily for me...I made this body without the limiters normal mortal have, that keep them from attaining true strength."[/B] Dead felt a fist smash against the side of his face. He drew his blade and slashed at where the fist had come from. Nothing. A foot collided with his back, sending him spiraling into the ground. Gabriel hovered in the sky and smiled. [B]"Well? Is that all?"[/B][/SIZE][/color] [SIZE=1][B]OOC:[/B] Hope this is alright, Goddess. I tried to follow everyone's posts.[/SIZE]

[color=#CC0000][SIZE=1]Tetsuya struck the great dragon's nose and made for his eye, but was blown back towards the ground by a great gust. Tetsuya hit the ground forcefully, but sprang right back up. He lunged at Bahamut again, attempting to strike, but was once more blown backwards, this time straight into a wall. Tetsuya's body was racked with pain as he hit the rocky mountainside and collapsed to the ground. [B]"Damn...Damn it!"[/B] Tetsuya used Ginryû to pull himself back up. Bahamut flashed his teeth, then shot an orb of wind at Tetsuya. Tetsuya dodged it, but was met by an earthquake. He tripped and collided with the ground, and quickly had to roll before the Eart beneath him split. Tetsuya then pulled himself up again. Bahamut grunted. [B][COLOR=Silver]"Persistent, aren't you? You can't win, though. Not fighting like that."[/COLOR][/B] Tetsuya swayed a little than balance himself out. He's right...I can't win like this. I can't deal any blows to him while he's in the air. The mighty gust that emits from his mouth would be mush easier to dodge if he was on the ground. Suddenly Tetsuya was struck with an idea. He assumed battle stance again. [B][COLOR=Silver]"You're goung to keep coming at me? Fine...Have it your way."[/COLOR][/B] Tetsuya ran to the side, directly in front of a large mountainside. He sprang up at Bahamut, and brought his blade down feircely. Bahamut reared his head back angrily. [COLOR=Silver][B]"I told you that won't work!"[/B][/COLOR] He fired a wind orb at Tetsuya, but Tetsuya just smiled. [I]Perfect...[/I] Tetsuya swung Ginryû at the orb, kncoking it back at Bahamut. It struck him in his chest, causing Bahamut to lose breath and plummet towards the ground. Tetsuya jumped down after Bahamut and landed on his stomach. He quickly attacked both of Bahamut's wings, before being violently knocked off. Tetsuya ad Bahamut then both hit a ledge and stopped their decent. Bahamut pulled himself up and spanned his wings, attempting to take flight. His wings flapped swiflty, but to no avail. The breeze merely flew through them, Tetsuya had cut them up so badly. Tetsuya grinned at the angry Bahamut. [B]"Now we have a fair fight."[/B] He lunged at Bahamut and struck his chest. The blow connected, but no damage was done. Tetsuya sprung up againa nd struck the same spot. Still no harm came to Bahamut. Bahamut emitted a mighty gust at Tetsuya, but he easily dodged it and struck Bahamut in the same spot again. Bahamut sneered. [COLOR=Silver][B]"This is growing tiresome!"[/B][/COLOR]He casued a mighty tremor where Tetsuya stood. Tetsuya jumped from the spot, but found the spot he landed was splitting as well. But it didn't bother him. In fact, it gave him another advantage. As th Earth split beneath him he ran from one end of the ledge to the other, but did so in a sloppy manner as not arouse suspicion. Finally the quake stopped and Tetsuya lunged at Bahamut, landing a series of strikes to the same spot on Bahamut's chest. [COLOR=Silver][B]"You resistance is futile!"[/B][/COLOR] Bahamut attacked tetsuya with a giant claw, knocking him into the ground. Tetsuya hit the mountain, bounced off, and wuickly stood up. Three giant claw marks stretched across his chest, and they were bleeding profusively. His vision was faltering as well. But he still wasn't worried. He grabbed at the wakizashi at his side. [B]"Die!"[/B] He thrust it into Bahamut's chest, and it penetrated his armor, causing the beast to roar in pain as blood flowed from it's wound. Bahamut removed the wakizashi and threw it at Tetsuya, but missed horribly. The dragon bellowed. [B][COLOR=Silver]"I AM NOT FINISHED YET!!"[/COLOR][/B] Bahamut launched an orb of wind at Tetsuya. With the lat of his strength, Tetsuya grabbbed the wakizashi in his left hand, Ginryû in his right, and struck the orb. [B]"Ginryû Dageki*!"[/b] The orb flew full speed into the cracked ground, and the ledge broke off. Bahamut plummeted towards the ground, and was crushed underneath the ledge. Tetsuya smiled as his legs gave way and he collapsed into darkness. [/SIZE][/color] [SIZE=1][B][COLOR=White]OOC:[/COLOR] [COLOR=Silver]Ginryû Dageki-[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=White]Silver Dragon Strike[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1][B]"Alright everyone, you know what to do. I'll find the Captain but he'll be heavily guarded, the rest of you have to clear a path!"[/B] Red shouted as he went across the rope to the enemies ship. Blitz grinned in awe. [I]I'm so glad I decided to join these guys. There's no action like this anywhere else![/I] Blitz surveyed the battle, looking for a way onto the enemy ship. And then found one. One of the Meran soldiers grabbed onto a rope hanging down and was going to swing onto their ship. As he swung across, Blitz threw an explosive into the man's chest, causing his bloodied body to fall into the ocean. The rope swung neatly into Blitz's hand. He looked at the others and nodded forward. [B]"Come on! We can't let Red have all the fun, now can we?"[/B] He swung across and jumped down, kicking a soldier square in his chest. He landed on the soldier and sprang up, unsheathing his daggers. He assumed battle stance and soldiers ran at him. The closest soldier to him pulled out a flintlock and aimed it at him. Threw a handful of explosives down in front of him, creating a hole in the deck. He sprung over the hole and, using the smoke and chaos as a distraction, crept behind the soldier with the flintlock. Blitz drove his dagger into the man's back and watched as his body dropped. [I]This won't be ea--[/I] Blitz barely had time to avoid a rapier thrust at him. He grabbed the bottom of the blade, pulled it forward, and impaled the soldier with the blade in his free hand. Red's voice caught his attention. [B]"Crew! Over here!"[/B] Blitz quickly looked around and saw that Red was rushing below deck, probably where the captain was. Blitz slit the neck of the man on his right, and impaled the man on his lieft in his side before chasing after Red.[/SIZE][/color] [SIZE=1][B]OOC:[/B] Sorry it's short. ^.^;[/SIZE]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1]Gabriel stared at the creature in front of him. He was powerful, Gabriel could tell. But he wasn't concerned with this demon. He was concerned about Azrael. Gabriel merely looked at the demon and started walking. [B]"I don't have time for y--"[/B] Dead swiftly swung his blazing sword at Gabriel's chest. Gabriel masterfully brought his blade up, deflecting Dead's blow, and then jumped backwards as Dead swung again. Gabriel landed and growled. Dead had hit his sweater, and it was starting to burn. He took it off and threw it to the side. [B]"So you won't let me pass, eh? I guess I have no choice but to fight you. But before we do battle...What is your name?"[/B] Dead laughed mockingly and spat at Gabriel. [B]"You angel's and your chivalry. My name's Dead."[/B] Gabriel nodded and brought Aqacius Reqiuem up before him. He quickly telepathically linked his mind to Metatron's and Raphaelle's. [I]Quickly, come to where my aura is. Don't help me though. Keep going further. There, Azrael, his guide, and another Fallen, named Woe, are fleeing.[/I] [B]"Hurry angel! I grow weary!"[/B] Dead's wings stretched full span, and he rushed at Gabriel. Gabriel didn't budge, he only extended his wings to their full size as well. Dead dispised the holy aura that cam from Gabriel , so he quickened his pace and began attacking Gabriel. Dead's blade was swift and hard to deflect. Dead pounced up and made to drive his blade through Gabriel's back. [B]"You can't defeat me that easily!"[/B] Gabriel spun quickly emitted a geyser of water from his blade, launching Dead back into the air. Dead quickly regained balance, and stared down at the ground. But Gabriel was gone. Dead looked all around and laughed. [B]"Fleeing? How pathetic!"[/B] Dead laughed even louder. Then a voice came from directly behind him, and along with it, an overpowering holy energy. [B]"What made you turn from God?"[/B] Gabriel pressed his palm against the back of Dead's head and entered his mind. Memories, thoughts, emotions poured into Gabriel, and Dead screamed in rage. Only it wasn't just Dead screaming. Gabirel was to. Finally Dead pushed Gabriel away, and the two fell to the ground. [B]"B...Ba..astard!"[/B] Both Dead and Gabriel had been shaken up. Gabriel's heart ached from the pain he had felt in Dead. Gabriel slowly pulled himself up, as did Dead. They stood facing each other, breathing heavily. Dead gripped his blade again, and lunged at Gabriel. The battle ensued again, and Gabriel took a beating. He still hadn't regained his mental mainframe, and couldn't concentrate. Dead knocked him against the wall and smiled. [B]"Angel...This is pathetic. I expected more from one of God's toys. But now...it's time for me to have my fun with you--"[/B] A sound from behind caught his attention. Metatron, Raphaelle, and Johanna had ran up. Dead smiled playfully at Gabriel. [B]"And then I'll have fun with your friends. The screams and cried for mercy that will come from them when I rip the bodies apart will be music to my e---"[/B] Dead stopped, the wind knocked out of him. He looked down, to find Gabriel's blade inserted into his stomach. Gabriel drove it in and sneered. He mpved close to Dead and whispered into his ear. [B]"Don't worry about my friends...You and I aren't finished having fun."[/B] Dead's body was propelled backwards by a centerd stream of water.[/SIZE][/color]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1]Gabriel had respected Metatron's wish to leave him alone to fight and, with Raphaelle, took to the skies. Up in the air, Gabriel was on lookout for Belial's comrades. Raphaelle waited patiently for Gabriel to finally tell her what was going on. Her anxiousness got the better of her, though, and she quickly burst out. [B]"Gabriel! I'm tired of this facade. Please tell me what's going on! Who's Azrael!? How come his name seems so familiar to me?"[/B] Gabriel looked at Raphaelle thougtfully. Though he had been forbidden to mention Azrael, she had still heard of him. Gabriel decided he would tell her what was going on. [B]"Azrael is the Arch Angel of Death. He once lived in heaven with us, but...you could say he was the black sheep of the Arch Angels. God could always sense the dark force he held, but never mentioned it. He was sure it would stay at bay."[/B] He gave Raphaelle a moment to take all of that in and continued. [B]"After Lucifer launched his rebellion against Heaven, there were many of us who believed that Azrael would join him. Amazingly, he didn't. Not untill much later. I'm not sure what made him leave, but other of the Arch Angels, especially Metatron, spoke of God betraying him. Azrael was banished to hell."[/B] Raphaelle heart throbbed. [I]Something's still missing here... I can't remember any of that. And very few angels can banish other angels. I'm the most proficient at it. Why can't I remember? Why?[/I] Gabriel could see the discontent in Raphaelle's eyes. He took his hand and placed it over her heart. [B]"God erased your memory. For your safety. Your happiness. But he couldn't erase your feelings. If I can let those lose...You should remember everything."[/B] Gabriel concentrated deeply, searching the confines of her heart. Finally he found what he was looking for. He unleashed it, and Raphaelle's eyes opened wide. She remembered. Gabriel caught her as she collapsed. She was shaking, and tears were streaming down her face. She buried her face in Gabriel's chest and cried harder. He wrapped his arms around her and spoke gently into her ear. [B]"I'm sorry. I'd have told you ages ago...I even tried to stop God from doing it. But he felt it was in your best interest...He was wrong though. It only ate at you inside."[/B] Raphaelle clung closely to Gabriel, then let go, stood up and straightned herself out. Gabriel rose as well, and Raphaelle adressed him. [B]"So we must find Azrael and bring him back to God? Will...will God destroy Azrael?"[/B] Gabriel looked at Raphaelle. He wanted to lie more than anything right now, tell her God wouldn't. But he was done lying to her. [B]"If Azrael doesn't cooperate, he might."[/B] Raphaelle nodded, looking worn out. She let her wings lose and took to the sky. She stopped midflight and motioned for Gabriel to join her. [B]"Well, now I'm of more use to you. Now that I know who we're looking for."[/B][/SIZE][/color]

[color=#CC0000][SIZE=1]Tetsuya looked at Sasurai. [I]Our leader, eh? A bit unorthodox if you ask me, but he seems like a powerful guy. He's got some mana... [/I] Sasurai's last words had had their impact. [B]"...Will you sit back and see what happens, or pick up a sword change what happens? It's up to you." [/B] Tetsuya reached for Ginryû and picked him up. [I]So you're my fate, hmm? Or, moreso, the key to my destiny. I'm definitely sticking with you, I've been through to much to just let you go.[/I] He grinned sadly. Tetsuya looked at the others. All around the table the others were picking up their weapons, regarding them with the same respect as Tetsuya held for Ginryû. They were honorable people, and he was alreaady growing fond of them. Sasurai turned back to face them, and said spoke. [B]"It's time for the first task, good luck all of you."[/B] Tetsuya smiled. [I]I wonder what it'll b--[/I] His thought was interuptted by a roar. A roar from [I]Ginryû[/I]. Ginryû then emitted a fierce silver light, engulfing Tetsuya and the rest of the room. tetsuya felt like he was falling, infinitely. He then heard a voice break through the silence. [COLOR=Silver][B]"You wish to unlock my strength?"[/B][/COLOR] Tetsuya's eyes opened wide. Ginryû was talking to him. Tetsuya recovered from shock and answered. [B]"Of course! If we are to do great things together, you need to be a strong as you possibly can!"[/B] Tetsuya felt Ginryû acknowledge his answer, and a white light consumed Tetsuya. It left him on hard ground. Tetsuya sudenly became concious, and was aware of the hard ground. the fierce wind. And snow. Tetsuya stood up. He was high atop a mountain range. Down below was an unfamiliar world, one with lush, green fields and a golden ocean. Tetsuya was entraced by the wonderous scene. [I]So, my good friend lives here? It's beautiful... [/I] A mighty, earth-shaking roar cam from behind him. He spun around and put his hand on Ginryû. He was dazzled by what he saw. A monstous silver dragon stood behind him. Each of it's fangs were at least twice Tetsuya's size, and it's claws, three times his size. It was wrapped around a mountain top, staring down at Tetsuya. It's eyes were yellow, the spikes traveling down his back and tail golden, his claws crimson. While Tetsuya stared at the beast a voice came to him from what seemed everwhere. [COLOR=White][B]"To unleash Ginryû's true power, you must first defeat Ginryû's spirit, Bahamut!"[/B][/COLOR] The Dragon brought it's head back, then brought it forward, firing a concentrated orb of wind at him. Tetsuya crouched down and jumped out of the way of the chaos, landing on onather mountain top. He turned to look at where he was standing. Where he had been was completely destroyed. [I]Shit...[/I] The beast the spread it's giant wings and took to the sky. It rose up in front of the sun, and bellowed. The earth beneath Tetuya began to shake, split, and the finally cracked. Tetsuya swiftly jumped again, barely avoiding being launched into hell. Tetsuya stared at the beast and a grin spread across his face. He drew Ginryû and held it straight up, assuming battle stance. [B]"After I defeat you, you'll be able to do that? Hmph, let's just hope I live to use that ability!"[/B] The dragon plummeted at Tetsuya, who, in turn, sprung up into the air to face his advesary.[/SIZE][/color]

[SIZE=1][color=#990000][b][I]Another morning and that damned virus still hasn't been brought down. The military won't provide anymore assistance, so it's up to us specialists to take care of this mess. It may be more than we can handle...but we'll find out soon enough. I had another sleepless night worrying about this virus...[/I][/b] [CENTER]+ + + + +[/CENTER] Requius closed his journal and stood up. He was fully dressed, had already showered, and was ready to fight the target. He walked out of his room, grabbing a pair of high-tech goggles and slapping them onto his head. He walked for a short disctance before reaching the Main Shaft Elevator. He wasn't paying attention, and almost tripped over Nova's feet. [B]"Shit!"[/B] Requius fought to regain balance, then loked at Nova and Sora, who had jumped up to salute him. He saluted back and then crossed his arms over his chest. [B]"Just what are you two doing, sitting inside of the elevator? And where is everyone else?"[/B] They plopped down again, and Nova adressed Requius. [B]"We're waiting for everyone else, and we're both to tired to stand."[/B] Requius sighed and leaned against the wall, putting his right leg up.[I] I hope everyone get's here soon...That virus won't wait for us to all roll out of bed...[/I][/SIZE][/color]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1]Gabriel watched as Metatron fell asleep. He had choosen "shotgun" this time, so Gabriel sat in back with Raphaelle. He, however, didn't speak with her. The presence of evi, very close by actually, was overpowering. But something about that evil was familiar. Who was it, though? They drove for a couple of minutes before he realized who's aura that had been. It was Belial's. And apparently, he was in a neighborhood with an aura almost as dark as his. Gabirel grew anxious. Belial's aura hadn't been the only one he'd sensed. Ther was two others. One human...and one was something else entirely. Azrael. Gabriel leaned forward and spoke swiftly to Johanna. [B]"Take us to the worst, most vile part of New York."[/B] Johanna nodded, slightly bewildered. Raphaelle truned to Gabriel inquisitively. [B]"Why there, Gabe?"[/B] Gabriel looked at Raphaelle. He could tell her now, pretend to let it slip. He shook away the thought. She would get most of the truth anyway. [B]"Fallen Angels. Here in the city. That Dark aura we felt was Belial. You remember him, correct? He also apparently has a guide, like us."[/B] Raphaelle was stunned. A fallen angel happened to show up in the same city as they did, with a guide as well. Now it was definite that she wasn't being told something. Gabirel shook Metatron awake, and leaned over to whisper in his ear. [B]"I think we've found him. He's with Belial. And some human."[/B] Metatron shot up. He gripped his blade tightly. Though Belial was unbelievably lazy, if push came to shove he'd fight. And he was quite the advesary. Elsewhere... [B]"So, can we leave now?"[/B] Belial looked at Azrael and Drew intently. Azrael nodded and took not but a step before being sturck with a mass of holy energy. Belial felt it as well. Gabriel and the cavalry were on their way. Belial laughed, taking a drag. [B]"Oh, joy. Angels."[/B] He smiled and turned to Azrael. [B]"Stay hidden. We wouldn't want them to take you away, now would we dear?"[/B] Azrael rolled his eyes and walked off with Drew. Moments later, Gabriel, Raphaelle, and Metatron were face to face with Belial. Gabriel smiled and walked over to him casually. He looked around. No sign of Azrael. But he could feel him. [B]"Belial. It's been a while. You wouldn't happen to just be taking a stroll through downtown New York would you?"[/B] Belial took another drag and lew into Gabriel's face. [B]"You know as well as I do why I'm here. But don't fret. We've got Azrael attended to."[/B] Raphaelle's heart skipped a beat. [I]Azrael? That name...so familiar...but who is he?[/I] Gabriel looked to her, and then back to Belial. [B]"If you would kindly hand him oer we won't have to fight."[/B] Belial took another drag, blew out, thre down the cig, and crushed it with his foot. He took a step back and surveyed the angels. [B]"Don't bullshit me, Gabriel. Now draw your weapon."[/B][/SIZE][/color] [SIZE=1][B]OOC:[/B] Hope that's alright ULX and Goddess. Just looking for a little action. ^__^[/SIZE]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1]Gin stood over Jidanbou's body. He couldn't believe it. Jidanbou's enormous power...he was undefeatable. To be defeated...It would take the strength of a demon. A [I]Hollow-Faced[/I] Demon. He leaned down, holding his firend in his arms. Tears streamed down Gin's face as he shook. [I]Damn! Damn! That monster![/I] He gripped Kuroenkou. [I]Damn you, I'll kill you myself.[/I] He stood up in rage, but a hand rested on his shoulder. It was Kane, she had stayed with him after their spar. She looked at Gin sternly, but tears were in her eyes. [B]"No."[/B] Gin clenched his teeth and sheathed Kuroenkou. He put his hand over Kane's, and turned to face her. [B]"We need to gather all of the taichos and fukutaichos. Immediately."[/B] Gin grabbed Jidanbou's body. They were going to give him a proper burial. They walked off together and assigned messengers to inform all Captains and Lieutenants of what had happened. Gin placed Jidanbou's body into the finest casket made in Soul Society, asking Kane to bring the casket with to the meeting hall. As painful as it would be to see him dead, the Captains and Lieutenants needed to. Gin then made haste the meeting hall, to wait for his subordinates to arrive. He did not have to wait long though, for almost immediately Abarai-taicho, Yakuta-taicho, and Hiwatari-fukutaicho had arrived. They were all out of breath, and were shaking. All of their eyes looked so desolate, so grief-stricken. Sakura spoke first. [B]"Is it true, Koroga-taicho? Is...Is Jidanbou really dead?"[/B] Gin could barely utter yes as he stood up and opened the casket holding Jidanbou's body. Sakura put her hand over her mouth, while Utamuro and Renji gripped their blades with anger. Renji looked towards Gin. [B]"So what is are plan of action? He caught us off guard. TWe were all so sure he couldn't get in! We shoudln't have let our guard down..."[/B] Gin walked over to Renji and Utamuro. [B]"I'm not sure what our strategy will be. We still need to wait for Shikyo-taicho, Yozen-taicho, and Hikari-fuku--"[/B] Gin was interupted by rapid footseps at the door. It was Nozomi. She was soaked from the rain, but it was apparent she had been crying. She walked in, bowed, and walked over to Jidanbou's casket upon notcing it. She stood gazing over his body for a few moments, before Renji walked over, put his arm around her, and tryed to comfort Nozomi. Sakura, Utamuro, Kane and Gin continued to speak. Gin adressed the three. [B]"The rest of our squads will not react well to this news. Their will be panic and disorder and we cannot allow that. Chances are...that's what [I]he[/I] wants."[/B] Gin could feel the others emotions at the mention of The Hollow-Faced Shinigami. Gin retracted into thought. [I]This Hollow-One has killed two great men now. Two men who meant everything to us, especially the Captains and lieutenants that knew them well. He's ridden our hearts with sorrow. For all he has done...He [B]will[/B] die.[/I][/SIZE][/color] [SIZE=1][B]OOC:[/B] I hope that's alright.[/SIZE]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1][SIZE=3][B]特性[/B][/size] [size=2][u][I]Character[/I][/u][/SIZE] [B]Name:[/B] Sozoro Tetusya (Surname, Given name) "The Silver Dragon" [B]Age:[/B] 24 [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Appearance:[/B] [URL=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/Reizou/Tetsuya.bmp][COLOR=White]Tetsuya[/COLOR][/URL] Tetsuya stands at 6'1''. His hair is silver and his bangs are quite long, covering his face. He wears a bandanna on his face, and it covers his left eye. He holds a wakizashi at his side as well. [B]Personality:[/B] Tetsuya is a silent individual who prefers to keep to himself, though will open up if he feels he can trust you. Though still a young man, he is very wise and mature for his age, and portrays the aura of one who has lived for ages. He has endured many loses, and is constantly plagued by his past. He keeps his problems to himself, however, as he doesn?t like worrying others. Some often see him as a cold-blooded murderer, but he only kills when necessary. He does not hesitate when the time does come for battle, though. Some people, when they are with him long enough, will find that not only will he open up, but he will also become quite a carefree person around those close to him. He?ll talk openly, joke, and fool around. [SIZE=3][B]武器 の 信頼[/B][/size] [size=2][I][u]Weapon of Faith[/I][/SIZE][/u] [B]Appearance/Weapon Specifics:[/B] Ginryû (Silver Dragon) In it?s original form,it's a normal katana with a beautiful silver hilt . With the use of Ginryû he can manipulate the elements. He acquired Ginryû after being put through great emotional damage (see bio) and thus is very attached to it. After it transforms, it becomes the blade in the his pic (not much is seen, I know, but I wanted to get across the length of the blade). [URL=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/Reizou/SD072_Imp_Dragon_Handle.gif][COLOR=White]It's hilt looks like this[/COLOR][/URL], only it is silver, not gold. [B]Technique:[/B] Jutsu No Ginryû (Art of the Silver Dragon)- The Art of the Silver Dragon is a mixture of a technique he was taught by his master and his own style of fighting. Tetsuya makes quick precise ?bites? with his blade at the opponent, using the wakizashi to ?claw? at the enemy. He also makes quick, rapid slashes and strikes at the enemies arms and legs, rendering them useless, and the person defenseless. Using the power of his blade, he can create a mighty dragon roar to blow enemies back, knocking them off balance and allowing for a full on assault unguarded. [B]Weapon Power:[/B] [I]?When unleashed, the great power of the Dragon God Will make it apparent to all his arrival. The Earth will tremble and split under his might, And the winds will bow to his whim??[/I] [SIZE=3][B]歴史[/B][/size] [size=2][I][u]History[/I][/SIZE][/u] [B]Bio:[/B] Tetsuya was born into a family of samurais. His mother died giving birth to him and his twin brother. Tetsuya and Jegin grew up near a dojo, where they often watched the young men train in the art of Bushido. Their father was a strong man, who often traveled on missions for the emperor. Whilst he was gone the children would reside in the dojo, where the Ginzai, the master of the dojo, would watch over them, and they would occupy themselves by imitating the motions made during training. Their father died on one of his missions, and they moved into the dojo. As they got older, they were finally admitted into the Dojo as students. They trained for many years when, at the age of 14, it appeared that the training was straining Jegin?s body. Tetsuya was fine, though, and feared for his brother. Jegin was made to stop his training. However, even when Jegin stopped his training, his condition did not get any better. He fell terminally ill, and Tetsuya too, stopped his training to watch over his brother. A doctor came to their house, and told them that Jegin had an undiagnosed disease, and that he would die in three months. Tetsuya couldn?t believe it. His brother would die and there was nothing he could do. Those three months were filled with pain and misery. Jegin?s conditioned worsened every day. His body was violently racked with pain every night. Until finally, his body went limp after one of his convulsions. He died. Tetsuya buried his brother and mourned his loss for months. Finally, Gizai cam to Tetsuya and told him to stop mourning, as his brother would never have wanted it. He forced him to restart his training. Tetsuya tried as hard as ever to become a samurai, to honor his brother. He had almost no one left in his life, save Ginzai. He kept Tetsuya living. That, and one story Ginzai always told Tetsuya. The story of the Chosen One. About his guardians. About the weapons they wielded, and the great strength they held. The story always gave him hope, energy, and courage, though he never understood why. Tetsuya continued his training, and was finally told by Gizai one day, to Tetsuya?s great amazement, that his training was finished. He then led him to the back of the Dojo. There lay a blade, mounted on the wall. Ginzai bent over and whispered into Tetsuya?s ear. [B]?There, mounted in back, is a weapon of a Guardian.?[/B] Tetsuya gasped in surprise. He took a step towards it, and the blade glowed. Tetsuya knew instantly what that meant, he was meant for this blade. He could feel it. He was a guardian. He walked forward, put the blade at his side, and drew it. He heard a chuckle from behind him. Behind Ginzai were the others from the dojo. And they all had katanas drawn. Tetsuya was grief-stricken. All this time, Ginzai had just been waiting for the guardian who belonged to this blade so he could destroy them. Ginzai spoke again, the last line he?d ever say. [B]?No offense, Tetsuya. But it is what Lord Tanaka wills.?[/B] Tears streamed down Tetsuya?s face. He assumed battle stance and kept his head low. [I]Die?[/I] No one stood a chance. He tore straight through Ginzai, and had no trouble slaughtering the others in the room. He walked into the main room, where more warriors had gathered. Tetsuya looked up at the ceiling, at the walls, the floor. This place had been his home. Those people his family. He clutched the blade fiercely, and attacked. Tale tells of a young man walking out of a burning dojo unscathed. He mumbled something about finding the chosen one, then went on his way. [B]Character Snippet:[/B] [B]?Don?t worry Madam, it won?t feel that bad??[/B] Four men had a woman pinned to the wall. The closest one to her was groping her, and was licking her ear. The others laughed as if it was some sport. The man stopped groping and reached for her skirt. Before he could touch her, a foot collided with his face. The man was sent flying, and his minions ran to his aid. [B]?Ryou! Are you okay?!?[/B] He pushed them off, looking for the man who had hit him. He was standing next to the woman, talking to her. She ran off, and he turned to face Ryou and his henchmen. Ryou got angry and drew his blade. [B]?Who do you think you are to mess with our fun? Well now we?re gonna have fun tearing you apart limb from limb!?[/B] The other men drew their blades as well, and lunged at Tetsuya. He merely gazed at them with his right eye, and stood there. They made were ready to strike at him when all of a sudden, a fierce gust of winf lifted them backwards. Tetsuya smirked. [B]?Now. If you?ll all leave I won?t have to kill you. I?m just passing through this town, and I have much more important matters to attend to. Well??[/B] Ryou sprang up angrily. [B]?I?d rather die then walke away with my tail between my legs.?[/B] Tetsuya shrugged. [B]?Suit yourself.?[/B] The battle lasted only one minute. He killed Ryou and thwo of the henchmen, leaving one alive. He walked over to him and crouched in front of him. [B]?Since I let you live, I would suggest you help me in any way possible. Where can I find Tanaka??[/B] The man shook violently from fear. He stuttered an answer to Tetsuya. [B]?I..I don?t know?B..but you might want to t.t..try a man named Sasurai. He?s searching for Tanaka as well. I?I heard ar..around that he?s searching for him to save the chosen one everybody?s talking about.?[/B] Tetsuya smiled. [I]This is good?[/I] He grinned at the man and threw him a couple gold coins. He then started walking off. [B]?Thanks for the information. And you should find a better past time. I don?t want to have to come back to this town to come find you. That won?t end well.?[/B][/SIZE][/color] [COLOR=White][B][SIZE=1]OOC:[/b] I hope that's alright, Kamuro. Hope I get accepted. ^__^ [B]EDIT:[/B] I changed Tetsuya's age, appearance, and Weapon of Faith appearance.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1]Blitz looked over the edge of the ship. The water was beautiful, and the weather was great today. A loud sound from below deck distracted him. Someone was training. From the sound of it, it sounded like two people were sparring. Blitz smiled. He hadn't sparred in [I]ages[/I]. He wouldn't mind going a round. Nikki waltzed by, Kat with her. Blitz ran up to them and smiled. He bowed, respectfully. [B]"Hello, ladies. Seeing as none of us are really doing anything...How about the three of us have a friendly spar?[I] You two versus me.[/I] Whaddya say?"[/B] Nikki and Kat looked at each other. Kat had a large grin on her face, and Nikki was smiling as well. Kat opened her mouth to speak, when another noise from below deck caught their attention. She turned to Blitz. [B]"Sure, but where? The Training Area is being occupied so---"[/B] [B]"Why not up here?"[/B] Blitz said, doing a backflip onto the rail on the side of the upper deck. He stood up and motioned over the boat. [B]"We've got [I]plenty[/I] of space up here. Definitely enough for you ladies to knock me around a bit."[/B] He jumped down, landing in front of them. [B]"Well?"[/B] Nikki and Kat looked at each other again, and coy smiled slid over their faces. Kat took out her daggers and spun them around, while Nikki unsheathed her knives. They both jumped up and lunged at Blitz. He seemingly dissapeared, and they heard his voice from above. He was hanging off the rope of a mast. [B]"I didn't say the rules yet! There's only one. No destroying the ship. Oh, and no knocking each other off the boat."[/B] He jumped down, daggers at the ready. He landed in crouching position. He spun around, deflecting Kat's strike with one blade. He put his left hand behind him and deflected, then parried Nikki's blow. He crouched down low and spun his leg around, hoping to trick them, but they were too swift. They sprang up, and came down forcefully, attemtping to strike him with their blades. Blitz raised his daggers up defensively, then knocked them off of him. He laughed as he stood up. [B]"You teenagers have all the energy in the world. I think I've bit off more than I can chew for this battle."[/B] He sheathed his blades. They looked at him oddly. He then bolted towards them. He grabbed Kat with one hand and Nikki with the other, spinning around and launching them both in the direction he came from. They twirled in the air, landed on their feet, and slid. Blitz smiled. [B]"That was my way of saying, 'And now, the gloves come off.' Now, I suggest you do the same."[/B][/SIZE][/color]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1]Giin smiled at Kane. This was the only way he was close to her, by sparring. Not that it bothered him. He was always up for a good work-out. Gin raised Kuroenkou and sprung onto Kane. She parried with Hantorayasha ad spun around, aiming for his leg. Gin barely touched down on the ground before springing into a front flip over Kane. He spun quickly, hoping to get a strike in on her back. Kane was too quick, though, and blocked his strike. The both jumped to opposite ends of the courtyard and stared at one another. [B]"Amazing, Kane! You're offense, defense, and agility are all perfect this morning. This will definitely be a good battle. I haven't had on...since my last with you." [/B] Kane smirked and spun Hantorayasha. [B]"Thank you, taicho."[/B] She dissapeared again. Gin closed his eyes and concentrated. Where are you... Swish. A rustle from beside him. Damn she moves fast. He jumped to the left, but wasn't fast enough. Kane struck his robe and ripped the front. He backflipped and slid. He held his chest, smiling. [B]"You cut my robes. Impressive. But that won't go unrepayed." [/B] Gin lunged up into the air, apparently going to launch an aerial assualt on Kane. Kane leapt upwards, hoping to meet him in mid-air battle. But what she found suprised her. Gin had sheathed Kuroenkou, and was merely jumping towards the ground. [I]She took my bait[/I], Gin said happily in his head. She tswung at him but he gracefully dodged it. She passed him slightly, and Gin went into action. He spun in the air, unsheathing Kuroenkou, and cut the back of Kane's robes. [B]"Hmph."[/B] Gin landed in a crouching position, while Kane landed on top of a column. She looked down at Gin menacingly. Something close to a grin appeared on her face. [B]"Nice strike, Koroga-taicho-sama. Seeing as this battle has no rules...Can we take this fight to the next level?"[/B] Gin raised his eyebrow, and then grinned. His eyes flickered over to Abarai. [B]"Sorry, Abarai-taicho...I promise not to set any of your new recruits ablaze."[/B] Abarai held his head. Gin smiled and began spinning Kuroenkou before him. He stopped it right-side-up and yelled. [B]"Kuroenkou! Yakedo Genjuu!"[/B] Kuroenkou grew larger, spikes emerged from the tsuba, and a chain grew from the elongated hilt that had a happy face crest on it. and then it appeared. The great western dragon. He towered over Soul Society, for all to see. He flew into the sky, spinning great circles of flames over the courtyard. He then swooped down, landing behind Gin. It blew a great plume of fire forth, scorching the air and raising the temperature. Abarai rolled his eyes. [I]Show off...[/I] Gin smiled and looked to Kane. [B]"Your move."[/B][/SIZE][/color]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1]Gin ran his hand through his hair. The sun was shining brightly in the Soul Society, and Gin was going to treasure today. He dressed in his favorite robe and grabbed Kuroenkou, putting it at his side. He walked casually from his quarters, and waltzed through the 1st squad's section of the court. Gin got himself something to drink, and watched as the others in the 1st Squad trained. He watched as bokken met bokken. He finished his drink and turned around to leave when he saw Vice-Captain Kane walk by. He left his cup by his seat and caught up with her. [B]"Good morning, Kane. How's it going?"[/B] Kane looked at him quickly and spoke curtly. [B]"Fine."[/B] Gin grinned sheepishly. Kane wasn't the scoial one. He had tried many times to speak with her, but she was far from a conversationalist. Gin did know, however, what she was interested in. Fighting. [B]"So, do you plan on doing anything today?"[/B] She shook her head in response. Gin grined and walked in front of her, blocking her way. Risky, but he needed to get her attention. [B]"What do you say to a spar? And I don't mean with the bokkens...I mean lets battle each other with our Zapakutohs."[/B] Gin looked Kane in the eyes. He could see the fire dancing in them. She wouldn't pass this up. Kane nodded and Gin could've swore he saw amusement on her face. [B]"How about in the courtyard?"[/B] Gin grinned and bowed, allowing her to go past. He followed her to the courtyard, walking right next to her. He attempted to put his arm round her in a friendly manner, but she growled at him. They finally arrived, and stood at opposite ends, facing each other. Gin drew Kuroenkou. [B]"Ready?"[/B][/SIZE][/color] [SIZE=1][B]OOC:[/B] Hope that's alright Revelation.[/SIZE]

[color=#990000][size=1][B]"What path will today lead us on?"[/B] Light shone brilliantly through the window and into the apartment. And, sitting on the windowsill, legs dangling out, was Gabriel, smiling down at and watching the people of New York. Behind him, eating breakfast, was Metatron. They had both been awake all night, unable to sleep after their decent to Earth. Raphaelle had slept easily after their arrival. They met Johanna, their "guide" on Earth. She graciously accomodated an apartment for the Angels to stay at while they were searching for Azrael. Metatron adressed Gabriel. [B]"I'm not sure, Brother. Hopefully are search for Azrael will be short, so we can bring him to God."[/B] Gabriel shrugged and spun around, jumping of of the window. He grabbed a chair and sat down, serving himself some food. Metatron and him were good friends, but did not see eye to eye on all matters. This subject was one [B]"I'm not entirely sure I want to leave. I know that Azrael is our top priority...But I would like to be able to stay on Earth for as long as possible."[/B] Gabirel spoke dreamily. Metatron sighed and waved him off. He was tired of hearing abour Gabriel's obssession with Earth and it's creatures. He was slightly repulsed by them, having been one himself at a time. He knew what they were truly like. [B]"The amount of time spent here is irrelevant. We are here to find Azrael. No more. And the sooner we leave, the sooner we can seperate ourselves from these sinners."[/B] Gabriel nodded, knowing Metatron was right. But he couldn't help but love his time one Earth. Sure humans were imperfect, and sometimes fell to temptations, it didn't matter t him. He loved it here. It was a reminder of God's work. [I]Although...It's sometimes a reminder of Satan's treachery.[/I] He stood up and walked towards the hall, tilting his head back to speak to Metatron. [B]"I'm going to awaken Raphaelle. I know she must be tired...Traveling to the mortal realm is no easy task. But I know she, even moreso then us, is anxious to find Azrael."[/B] He frowned slightly. He had never thought it right to erase Raphaelle's memory. She would always love Azrael, and not realize why. [I]She'll never be the same...[/I] He walked to her room and knocked on the door. It swung open, and she was sitting there, writing. She looked up and quickly put her stuff away. She stood up and smiled at Gabriel. [B]"Good morning, Gabriel. I trust you've rested well?"[/B] Though Raphaelle was smiling, her eyes looked sad, and he felt sympathy for her. [I]She shouldn't have to live like this...[/I] Gabriel smiled and nodded. [B]"Yes. Sorry to disturb you, but we've got to head out soon, and I wanted to make sure you had something to eat before we left."[/B] She nodded and walked towards the doorway. Gabriel gave her a hug as she walked up to him. [B]"Are you okay, Raphaelle?"[/B] He let go of her and looked at her face. She held a look of sad confusion. He wished he could help her. But he wasn't allowed. [B]"Yes...Well not...I'm not sure. There's something bothering me, and I don't know what it is. But please don't worry yourself over me."[/B] Gabriel nodded and walked with her to the kitchen. Metatron greeted Raphaelle and motioned to her spot. Gabriel walked away, grabbing a cd player and his shades. He gazed at the CD player inquisitively. [I]Such odd music humans listen to...[/I] He threw in Crimson by Alkaline Trio and sat down on the couch. He reached to his side, searching for something. He found it, and raised it up. It was Aquacius Requiem's hilt. He carried around his blade like that, so as not to draw attention and to have it nearby for use. Metatron and Raphaelle stood up and walked towards the door. Gabriel stood up as well. [B]"Seeing as we really don't know our way aroung town, I say we rendezvous with Johana."[/b] They walked out of the door and Metatron and Raphaelle began walking down the stairs of the apartment building. Gabriel locked the door, his mind troubled slightly. [I]How long do you think you can hide, Azrael?[/I][/SIZE][/color]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1]Gorillaz...I gotta get me some of what they're smoking, lol. Me and my friends agree, and I hope everyone else does as well, but doesn't the intro sound like you're being invaded by little aliens? Anyway...I love this CD. My best bud loves the Gorillaz, he let me listen to Clint, and I became a major fan. Luckily for me, he owns Demon Days, G-Side, and their self-titled CD, so I burned them. Yays! My fav. songs on Demon Days have to be: [B][U][[#4]][/U][/B] O Green World (listening to it now...[I]don't desert me now...[/I]) [b][u][[#6]][/u][/b] Feel Good Inc. [B][U][[#7]][/U][/B] El Manana [U][B][[#8]][/B][/U] Every Planet We Reach Is Dead (love that beat) [U][B][[#10]][/B][/U] All Alone [U][B][[#11]][/B][/U] White Light (alcohol? this song makes no sense.) [U][B][[#12]][/B][/U] Dare (now I'm listening to this.) [U][B][[#14]][/B][/U] Don't Get Lost in Heaven ([I]crack on the corner and someone dead, and fire coming out of a mokey's head.[/I] Lol.) Seems that I've named most of the songs. o_0; Oh well.[/SIZE][/color]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1][B]Name:[/B] Archangel Gabriel [B]Age:[/B] Immortal [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Species:[/B] Angel of God [B]Appearance:[/B] [URL=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/Reizou/Weiss88.jpg]Gabriel.[/URL] Gabriel wears a white, collared, short-sleeved shirt and dark blue jeans in the mortal realm. He often wears a black, hooded sweater as well. [URL=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/Reizou/GabrielSymbol.jpg]His symbol[/URL] is stitched into his shirt, on back. He has 6 white wings, three that protrude from each side. He also wears a pair of thin, square-rimmed shades that has his symbol on both sides. [B]Side:[/B] Heaven [B]Powers:[/B] [i][U]Telepathy-[/U][/i] Gabriel can read minds, and is quite profficient in it. His telepathic abilities were often used in battle, to learn of the enemy's battle strategies before they were intiated. [i][U]Healing-[/U][/i] Gabriel, as the archangel of humanity, has restorative abilities. His powers were essential to the massess of angels that were severely injured during The Great Fall. This ability is lessened on Earth, as Gabriels mortal body doesn't have the constant flow of holy energy reaching him. Though he can heal his mortal wounds, it exhausts him. [i][U]Aquacius Requiem-[/U][/i] Gabriel wields on his back a longsword, one with a beautiful, dragonic hilt and a radiant blue blade. This is his weapon in combat, and it is imbued with both water elemental and healing capabilities. In the mortal realm, his blade is what he often uses for healing. Since the blade was forged and crafted in Heaven, it is directly linked to the holy flow of energy, and does not run out of viable healing energy. [i][U]Imbuence-[/U][/i] He has been known through history to be able to imbue physchic gifts upon the mortals on earth as well. [B]Personality:[/B] The Archangel of humanity, vengeance, revelation, truth, and hope, Gabriel shows all of these qualities in his being. A kind, heart-felt man at his core, he loves all creatures, and hates the ever-ensuing battle between the forces of dark and light. In battle, though, the compassion in his heart melts away. He feels no pity for those who turned away from the will of God. They are the enemy, and as much as it hurts him subconsciously to be fighting former angels, he knows they must be stopped. Gabriel is one of the two highest ranking angels, and is trusted and beloved by God. He has never once thought of joining the Fallen, for his loyalty and devotion to God are to fierce. He despises Lucifer or his betrayal of God and wishes to find and bring Azrael into custody so that Lucifer cannot deal any more crushing blows to God and his legion of faithful followers. [B]Biography:[/B] As one of God?s most trusted Angels, he was often sent throughout history to give news of forthcoming events to mortals by God. He gave the prophecy of seventy weeks, announced the birth of St. John, told Mary that she would bear the lord?s son, and he even buried Moses. He foretold King Alexander the Great?s conquest of Persia. Gabriel loved mortals, and was lad to be able to give them an insight into the future. His love for humans was not shared, though, as made seen by The Great Fall. The Great Fall tore at Gabriel?s heart for years, he could not believe that any Angels would think that [I]God[/I] was their enemy. But he eventually surpassed his dismay and became a great warrior of God. He valiantly fought for God, repelling the Fallen from entering Heaven and destroying all that God had created. Finally the Fallen succumbed and retreated to Hell, where they reside plotting against the forces of light. This was no joyous news to Gabriel, however. During this horrid battle more and more Angels were being slaughtered, more and more turned to the side of darkness. The war was taking it?s toll, and it was apparent. Heaven was left in ruin, to be rebuilt almost daily. Many Angela were left severely wounded, unable to battle for weeks, even months. The Fallen suffered the same losses. Gabriel battled less, and spent most of his time tending to and caring for the wounded. Though he was often called back to warfare, he felt his place was with those who had been betrayed by ones who were once their allies. The Fallen eventually decided to nurse to their injured as well, and their attacks lessened. This gave the Archangels of heaven time to gather together with God to discuss what should be done next in the war, and to discuss the disappearance of Azrael. God made it apparent that the loss of Azrael was more favorable than not, for the legions of Hell would be unable to use his powers against them. But though he felt that way, he decided it would still be advantageous to find Azrael and bring him back and either have him rejoin them, or be destroyed. Gabriel and his subordinates spent many years searching for him. And finally they received word of his current whereabouts. He was located on Earth, to Gabriel's surprise. That seemed like an odd place to take refuge, especially when both sides watched Earth with keen eyes. Gabriel and other Angels were sent down to Earth to search for Azrael. Gabriel found that he enjoyed being on Earth quite a lot, but never strayed from his mission. His search wasn?t fruitful, however. Only rumors here and there. But he won?t quit until he?s found Azrael and brought him back to God? Or has destroyed him.[/SIZE][/color] [SIZE=1][B]OOC:[/B] I hope that is alright, Goddess.[/SIZE]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1][B]?Har, har, har! Good luck catching me, hunter! Yar should turn around now, afore I have to kill you as well!?[/B] They were at the docks, Blitz had managed to chase this pirate down here. Blitz stared at the man and snarled. This man, Jove of Insanity, had killed 20 people in one week, just to show off his strength. Blitz despised him. He wanted nothing more than for this man to die, and perish. But he had to bring him in. That was real justice. Murder was not. Jove sprang backwards and threw a dagger at Blitz. Blitz caught the dagger in front of him and chuckled mockingly. [B]?Did you think that would work? I?ve dodged bullets before you fool! Part of being a thief and a bounty hunter means being able to predict what your opponent will do, and reacting.?[/B] Blitz spun the dagger around and launched it at Jove. Jove slid to the side, dodging the dagger. He laughed. [B]?You speak powerful, bit ain?t got nuttin to back it up wit! Now I?ma teach you a lesson for tryin? my patience!?[/B] He attempted to jump forward but couldn?t. He was pinned to the wall behind him. Blitz ran forward and stood in front of Jove, smiling. He reached into a pouch and pulled out a small bomb. Blitz waved it in front of Jove and started walking backwards. [B]?Trying your patience? Don?t make me laugh. A cold-blooded killer like you doesn?t know what patience means. Not that it matters. You?ll have all the time you need to figure out what patience is in jail.?[/B] Jove raised an eyebrow and laughed cockily. [B]?Yar think yar can put meh in jail? Yar may ?ave me pinned, but I won?t go in without a fight! Yar think I?ll just let them drag me in??[/B] Blitz smiled and nodded. [B]?Yup.?[/B] He threw the bomb in his hand at the floor in front of Jove. It exploded and a gas rose up from it. Jove struggled to resist it?s effect, but couldn?t. His eyes rolled back into his head and he passed out. Blitz smiled. He walked forwards and pulled the dagger from Jove?s sleeve. Jove?s limp body fell onto Blitz. Blitz snarled and pushed the body off. He looked off in the distance. [I]Another one bites the dust...Wonder if Alyssa and Jordan are having as much luck as me...[/I] [B]?The police?ll be hear any moment now, eh??[/B] Blitz spun around, assuming fighting stance. There was a man standing on top of the freight. A pirate, Blitz guessed by his attire. He eased up and smiled. [B]"What can I do for you good sir? Are you in need of my services?? [/B] The man grinned and jumped down in front of Blitz. He extended his hand, a big grin spread on his face. [B]?The name?s John Hervey, but I go by Red, and that?s exactly why I?m here. Looking for crewmates for my ship. I?m going after Longhorn?s treasure, and I need good men.?[/B] Blitz?s eyes opened wide. [I]Longhorn?s treasure?No one?s ever found that. My parents often spoke of that?I know it would make them proud if I were to find it?[/I]Red raised an eyebrow. [B]?Well, Mr. Blitz the Shadow Streak??[/B] Blitz smiled and took Red?s hand, shaking it. [B]?Hell, why not. The pollice?ll be here any moment, as you said, so why don?t we talk over a couple drinks??[/b] [B][CENTER]+ + + + +[/CENTER][/B] Blitz and Red had walked away from the bar and Red brought Blitz to the docks to see the ship. Blitz stared in awe. [I]Beautiful[/I]. The ship was amazing, he had never seen one like it, let alone been on one like it. Red tapped Blitz on the shoulder and told him to make himself at home, and that he would have to excuse him. He still needed to find recruits. Blitz nodded and walked aboard. He was greeted by a hand knocking him over. [B]"Sorry there boy. Got a little to excited."[/B] A large man bent over and picked Blitz up. He pat him on the back and introduced himself as Hugo. Blitz liked him instantly. Anyone who can knock me over is good in my book. Blitz grinned and stuck out his hand, shaking Hugo's. Hugo put his arm around Blitz and dragged him over to a beautiful woman. Blitz was alomst lost for words when she stood in front of him. [I]She's gorgeous. What's she doing on a pirate ship?...[/I] Hugo slapped him on the back and intoduced the lady as Ginger. She stuck her hand out. [B]"A pleasure to meet you. Sorry if Hugo's been giving you trouble."[/B] Blitz shook her hand and smiled. [B]"Nah. He'll be gving me trouble when he breaks my spine. My name's Kaine Retlale, but I go by Blitz. It's a pleasure to meet you Ginger."[/B] Hugo dragged Blitz off again before he could say anything else. Hugo walked a couple feet, stopped, then looked around. [B]"Now where's that damned chef..."[/B] Blitz looked around and noticed a young girl standing around, looking confused. [I]Must be new...like me...[/I] He slipped away from Hugo and walked over to her. [B]"Hello. You a new recruit as well?"[/B] She smiled nervously and nodded. She slowly placed her hand out. [B]"My name's Nicole Murphy. But you can call me Nik or Nikki."[/B] Blitz shook her hand and smiled widely. [B]"My name's Kaine Retlale, though Blitz is the name I go by."[/B] He turned, looking at Hugo talking with Ginger. He was talking loudly with her, and she was trying to settle him down.[B]"Quite the interesting crew, no?"[/B] Nikki chuckled and nodded.[/SIZE][/color]

[color=#990000][SIZE=1] [B][U][I][[Character]][/I][/U][/B] [B]Name:[/B] Koroga ?Gin? Ginryu [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Rank:[/B] 1st Squad, Captain [B]Appearance:[/B] [URL=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/Reizou/Weiss88.jpg]Gin[/URL]. His hair is longer in back and is tied midway down, so the bottom of his hair flows freely. He wears a pair of square-rimmed shades and gloves. Gin wears traditional shinigami robes, though he has one robe that he wears on occasion that is reversed. The whole of it is white, with black lining. All of his robes have [URL=http://www.naimoka.com/image.php3?image=arts2/yoshida/vs/ark02.jpg]this symbol[/URL] on it. [B]Personality:[/B] Gin is usually relaxed and calm, and does not often lose his cool, despite his ?fiery exposition?. He?s very friendly, and gets along with many of the members of the guardian squad, though when he gets angry it?s better to avoid him. He?s quite the strategist, and plans out battles fully, making sure every move is adequate and worthwhile. His energy seems boundless in battles and he becomes a strict, merciless warrior. For the most part, anyway. He would never sacrifice a team member. He has a high spirit of chivalry. [B][U][I][[Zanpakutoh]][/I][/U][/B] [B]Appearance:[/B] Gin?s katana is like any other, save the black tapered saya and the odd design on his tsuba. It is crimson, and has a two circular holes and a crescent mark that form a happy face. [B]Name:[/B] Kuroenkou (Black Flame) [B]Shikai Call-Out:[/B] Yakedo Genjuu (Burn Strong) [B]Shikai Appearance:[/B] When Kuroenkou transforms, it doesn?t change much in appearance. The blade becomes straighter at the end, instead of the usual rounded feel of a katana. The tsuba grows larger and four spikes emit upwards from it. The hilt gets slightly longer, and a chain comes from the end of it, with a happy face emblem. The real power of his Shikai is the fact that he summons a dragon made of fire. This western dragon raises the temperature of the battlefield and it launches fire at the opponents that Gin can control as he pleases. [B]Shikai Power:[/B] Kuroenkou is covered in flames and can emit these flames at any given time. Gin can even emit the flames in an aerial blast the cuts through the air. [B]Bankai:[/B] [color=#660000]Kuroenkou Ryuujin Kacchuu[/color] (Black Flame Dragon God Armor) Kuroenkou Ryuujin Kacchuu is quite an odd Zanpakutoh. The sword doesn?t change much from it?s shikai version, but the blade takes a crimson hue and gets slightly longer. More chains come from the end, wrapping the blade firmly around his right arm. The fire dragon wraps around Gin, becoming armor. On the chest of the armor is the same symbol as that of the one on his robes. A dragon head appears in front of Gin?s face and in front of the palms of his hands. This allows him to rapid fire fireballs. Flaming dragonic wings appear as well. Gin cannot fly with them, but they allow him to move faster, and can be used as weapons. Gin's shinigami robes change as well. The top half of his blacks looks more like the top half of a trench coat, with the collar up. [U][I][B][[Character Snippit]][/B][/I][/U] [B]?Hollows.? [/B] Gin said the word with disgust. There were three of them, and they had him surrounded. He had been wondering, thinking of the nightmare he had had the night before. He had been in battle with the ?Hollow-Faced Shinigami?. It had been torturing him. Gin wasn?t strong enough to even be a challenge. He had been so angry that he went outside and went hunting for hollows to beat. He had found some, and was in a foul mood. He drew Kuroenkou quickly and chopped off the head of the hollow in front of him. The other two jumped at him in unison, and struck. Gin defended with Kuroenkou and jumped backwards. [B]?Filthy Hollows.?[/B] One jumped at him, and Gin raised his foot up, kicking it backwards. The other Hollow took that as his chance and struck Gin?s side. Gins was swift, though. The Hollow?s claw had only grazed him. But it had made him angry. Gin straightened himself out and held his blade in front of him. A grim smirk spread across his face. [B]?Yakedo Genjuu!?[/B] A pillar a fire surrounded Gin, and when it cleared, there was a giant dragon sitting behind him. His blade was larger, ad he was slightly happier. He got satisfaction from purifying Hollows. He pointed to the Hollow at his left and the dragon emitted a plume of flame onto it. The Hollow?s mask split in half and dissolved. Gin roled his eyes to the other one. [I]Just one left?[/I] Gin swung his blade in the direction of the Hollow, sending a wave a fire rippling through the air. It struck the Hollow in it?s chest, and it fell backwards. Gin walked over to it and stood above it. He smiled sadly and raised his blade, the anger from earlier washing away, and pity replacing it. He spoke to the Hollow silently. [B]?Be purified!?[/B] The dragon wrapped around Kuroenkou and the blade lit ablaze. Gin drove it through the Hollow, listening to it scream. It dissolved, being sent to Soul Society. Gin rverted Kuroenkou to it?s original form and sheathed it. He stood there for a moment, before hearing a voice behind him. It was the Vice-Captain of his squad. [B]?Good evening Gin.?[/B][/SIZE][/color] [SIZE=1][B]OOC:[/B] Hope it's alright. Tell me if I need to change anything.[/SIZE]

[COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]A conversation about Musashi, eh? Well, I cannot personally say anything about the game, I haven't played it yet. However, I bought it for my best friend, and he wasn't all that thrilled. He said the first was way better (I loved the first as well) but this game wasn't horrible. He did say, though, that Musashi sounded like a boy "lost in puberty". Lol. I still need to give the game a shot. Solely, of course, for the fact that it's Musashi, and that Square-Enix produced it. But if it is like Kingdom Hearts, and not that great, I'm just gonna wait for KH2 to come out. ^__^[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[color=#663300][SIZE=1]Vengeance had been watching the heated tension between Axl, Mistouo and Kyo, but is attention was drawn away when he noticed a beautiful lady walk in. She sat down at the counter and had drink. He heard her say somehing about Gears, and the bartender responded by saying they were Renegade. Vengeance smiled and left Anji with May, walking over to talk to the young lady. He grabbed the seat next to her and ordered a drink. He recieved it and turned to her. He pointed to Axl and laughed. [B]"Rowdy bunch, eh?"[/B] She shrugged and raised her shot glass to her mouth, then stopped. She rolled her eyes over to him and lowered her glass a bit. [B]"You're a Renegade, right?"[/B] Vengeance nodded, taking a drink. He out it down and spun his stool so that he was facing the counter. He put his hands together and leaned his face forward. [B]"Yah...I'm not one of those disgusting, mindless Gears that work for Justice and Dizzy. They've no right to attack humans like they do."[/B] She raised her eyebrow. She turned around on her stool as well, putting down her shit glass and asking the bartender to give her a refill. She just looked at Vengeance, taking in what he said. Vengeance grinned and turned to her. [B]"Don't mind me. I have forgotten my manners. My name's Vengeance. And yours?"[/B] Vengeance raised his glass up in front of her. She smiled. [B]"Neutria."[/B] She raised her glass, tapped it against his, and took a drink. Vengeance did so as well. He put his glass down and adressed Neutria. [B]"Neutria, huh? Beautiful name..suits you. Is that a Gears name, or a human one?"[/B] Neutria looked at him and looked down at her glass, circling the rim with her finger. She took another drink and shrugged. [B]"Couldn't tell you."[/B] Vengeance raised an eyebrow. [I]She...doesn't know?[/I] He put his hand on her shoulder and smiled feebly. [B]"I'm sorry. Must be rough."[/B] Neutria merely shrugged and took another drink. Vengeance raised his hand off of her and ordered another drink. [/color][/size] [size=1][B]OOC-[/B] Sorry for the short post. You can take it from there Revelation.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][color=royalblue][B]Name:[/B] Requius (prounonced reck-we-us) [B]Age:[/B] 26 [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Appearance:[/B] [URL=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/Reizou/Requius.jpg][color=silver]Requius[/color][/URL] His outfit is black and white, and he wears a pair of thin, oval shades. [B]Personality:[/B] Requius is calm and flexible. If he knows one of his subordinates has a better plan then his, he will earnestly go along with theirs. Usually he is the tactician or strategist for the group, setting battle plans for him and his allies. Requius works very well with others, and is liked within all levels of the Special Defense Force. [B]Biography:[/B] [U]I: [I]Background[/I][/U] Requius was born into an weathly English family. He was never spoiled, or allowed himself to be. He hated the snobs who surrounded him in private schools,they would pick on him for being extremely smart. He would always try to distance himself from them. He would occupy himself with other activites, and this would help him pass the time. One of his favorites passtimes was practicing swordsmanship with the broadswords and longswords his family had. They had a hall full of medeval weaponry and armor. Seeing that their son held such an interest in that, they hired a professional to teach him. His training started t the age 11. [U]II: [I]Enlisting[/I][/U] At the age of 19, Requius had grown into a fine young man. He had become quite a profouns swordsman, learning how to wield to longswords or broadswords at the same time. He had moved on to marksmanship, and was pretty darn good at it. He could wield alomst any gun with profficiency. However, he was dissatisified with where his life was going. Many considered him a genious, he had even graduated from college early with a degree in Bioengineering. But his life lacked meaning. He wanted to benefiet the world, and he though bioengineering was the way. But it didn't seem enough. One day it came to him though. [B]"I suppose my skills would better everyone in battle. I'll join the Japanese Special Defense force."[/B] [U]III: [I]Training[/I][/U] Requius' training went quite well, he already had a mastery of most types of warfare and knew many tactical manuevers. His weakest area he found was aqautic warfare, but he practiced that area. [U]IV: [I]Specialty[/I][/U] Requius specializes in both short and long range combat. His thin, narrow stucture also allows him great manuverabilty and speed. [U]V: [I]Posistion Prior to Attack[/I][/U] Requius was a 1st Lieutenant [B]Weapons:[/B] 1x [I]Plasma-Sword[/I] 1x [I]Electro-Sword[/I] 1x [I]Magnum[/I] 1x [i]Assault Rifle[/i][/COLOR][/SIZE]