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[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]OOC: Ex is back... [center]= = IC = =[/center] Katie sat watching Leo soaking in the spring. He had passed out again during the journey through the caves. She glanced out towards the valley, lost in thought. Suddenly, a sound from her left, where Leo sat in the spring, snapped her back to reality. Leo was gone! "Leo!" she yelled, almost shooting to her feet. "Leo, where are you?" "Haha," came a voice from behind her. Katie spun around, and saw Leo crouching on a rock. "Leo, what are you-you're awake!" she exclaimed as the realizeation hit her. "Leo? That's my name, Leo?" he asked. "Heh, sounds alright. Could be worse." He turned around, staring around at the beauty of the valley. "You really don't remember, then?" Katie said, more retorically than an actual question. "Nope, don't remember a thing about anything." Leo laughed again, the sound sending shivers down Katie's spine. "But you obviously know me...care to tell me?" Katie watched as Leo jumped down off the rock, and sat down watching her expectantly. "Well..." OOC: Takuya, I'll let you take this where you will. You can have some of the characters come in, or whatever else tickles your fancy. I'll PM you regarding some details, kk? Have fun.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

Hey everone...sorry for taking forever to get back here. My life's been a little hectic, what with work, my mom in the hospital, and general life interruptions...not to mention Kingdom Hearts II...lol. Anyways, I'm back, sorry for taking so long, and let's get this RP back in business! ~Ex

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]I have to agree with Sandy's ideas...having a "reporter" from just about every section would be great. That way, someone who's been gone for a while can just look here to see what's been going on. Or, as Sandy said, people who don't necessarilly look at each section will be able to tell what happening in the other parts of OB. A great idea! Kudos! ~Ex P.S. (Recruting? Sounds like fun...)[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]Good job so far guys! This story's starting to take shape, especially now that Leo's been found. Now, on to the topic at hand...the next agenda is for everyone to go to Kay and Leo. From there, we'll head towards one of the cities that the "bad" guys are going to try and convert...which one will be up to you guys. And remember, every travel has bumps, just as the road that is used...*hint hint* ~Ex[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]OOC: Time to end this and start towards grander things... [center]= = IC = =[/center] [i]"...Hey, Leo..."[/i] "...help..." Leo's voice was getting weaker. He had been calling for quite a while. Exactly how long, he had no idea and no way of judging. That was what irritated him the most. He had no way to judge time, other than the sun. It was still light outside, but for how long? [i]"...Leo, you there..."[/i] "...Kay...Kyipso...Quincy...Help me..." His mind started to play tricks on him. He constantly heard his name being called, or footsteps above him. Once, he even thought he saw Kim standing in the shadows. [i]Leo, get a hold of yerself! Don't be going crazy yet...there's still a chance.[/i] [i]"...Leo...Leo..."[/i] "...someone....please..." He tried to stay positive, but even his optimistic view wasn't cutting it anymore. He had all but lost hope. He thought he heard voices and footsteps again, but dismissed them as the phantom sounds his mind constantly taunted him with. "LEO..." There it was again. [i]Damn it, Leo. Stop...just sto-[/i] "LEO!" A voice...Kay's voice! "I'm here!" he yelled back, hoping his voice wasn't too shallow. A few moments passed..."Help! I?m here...I?m down here Kay!? ?Leo!" [i]Thank the Gods...she heard me.[/i] Leo heard her yell to some others, then: "Leo are you all right?! Where are you? Are you hurt?? ?I fell down here last night. My leg...I'm bleeding...I can't stand up." His head was throbbing again, but much more intensly than before. "Leo, it's going to be okay," Kay said. "Quincy and Kim are going to go find some help. Hang on, Leo." "I'll be alright...I'm just so tired..." Leo could feel himself slipping away. "Leo, don't go to sleep! Stay awake!" Leo heard Kay's shouts, but couldn't respond...his head was spinning again. He was having a harder time seeing anything. His world was going black, and there was nothing he could do about it. "Leo! Leo, answer me! Leo!" Kay's desperate cries rang in his ears, but soon even they were dimmer and dimmer, just like the world. The world didn't matter anymore to Leo. [i]I'm dying,[/i] he thought. [i]I wish I could have told Katie what I really thought...I was so mean, but now it's too late. I'm sorry...everyone...[/i] Leo's world finally went utterly black... [center]= = = = =[/center] Artime had decided what he was going to do. He found the perfect individual to fulfill his plans. [i]Heh...if Selestiae can do it, so can I. She's already breaking the rules.[/i] But, if this plan was going to work, he would have to hurry...or face the conciquences. [center]= = = = =[/center] Kay sat on the edge of the glass pannel. "Leo! Please, Leo. Can you hear me? LEO!" Tears started to run down her face, and her voice faltered. [i]"Don't cry, daughter,"[/i] came a voice. Kay shot her head back and forth. She couldn't find where the voice had come from. [i]"Be not afraid...Kay."[/i] As she turned around, Kay stopped shocked. There was a glow, and Leo stood in that glow. "How..." [i]"Kay, be reunited with Leo."[/i] The glow around Leo's body slowly dissapated. "No...please wait...who are you?" asked Kay, finding her voice again. [i]"It is I, Artime. I will watch over you in your time of grief and struggle. Be not afraid, Kay, and know that I am always here...closer than you think."[/i] The glow was gone in an instant, and Leo's body fell to the ground. Kay ran towards him. She checked his pulse, and watched for breath. Once she was satisfied, she gathered some of the robes she wore and tore them with one of the pieces of glass. She placed the ripped fabric under Leo's head, and sat waiting for the others to return. OOC: Illusion, hope it's okay that I used your character, although I'm sure it is. All the "good" guys, refer to the underground for directions from yours truly. ~.^[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy]Artime watched the events unfold below. The other three Gods were nowhere to be found, which suited him just fine. [i]Damn you, Nox. Forsaking them, and forbidding us to use our powers to aid them. Do you really expect all of them to come to us?[/i] He could only watch as cities where destroyed. Pain and sorrow flooded his being as cities where flattened, people where killed, and the land of the once beautiful Terra was decimated. [i]Terra, the beautiful world of the four Gods, what has become of you? Please, for your own sake, please...[/i] His thoughts where interrupted by a sudden realization. The world would be thrown into a spiral of devistation without the Gods, but the destruction was too intesive right now to make any sense. There had to be a reason... It hit him. Selestiae. It had to be her. As he gazed once again at Terra, he made a note of the cities that where destroyed. They where the places where large groups gathered. These groups where followers of Artime, Ninyata, and Nox. The cities that held larger populations of Selestiae's followers remained untouched. This observation cemented his theory, and only one thought resonated in his head: [i]Fuck Nox...I must do something.[/i] [center]= = = = =[/center] Leo watched as the others, one by one, fell asleep. He waited until he was sure that they where all unconcience, then he started to walk aimlessly. He had always walked aimlessly, as it was his way of dealing with things, as well as gathering his thoughts. He walked over to the ruins of the Temple, sitting down on a large chuck of stone. He gazed at the night sky, his head surprisingly empty. The sky seemed darker, and it gave him an uneasy feeling. He then noticed that there where less stars, and that the moon, normally very bright, was only slightly brighter than the brightest star. He got bord of looking at the sky, and seeing as he wasn't tired in the least, he decided to look around the ruins. It was more out of curiosity than anything. He started at the rock he sat on, and crawled, lept, and slid his way over the mass of broken stone, wood, and glass. After a few minutes, he saw a large stain-glass window. It had somehow survived the destruction. The picture depicted on the glass was that of Bahamut, the highest servant of the God Artime. He carefully made his way onto the glass, testing with a broken piece of wood to see if it was stable. After he had reached almost halfway, he was struck with a sorrow soo deep,soo painful that he didn't think he could stand it. His gaze went from the picture of Bahamut to the sky yet again. Through blurry eyes, he saw another star dissappear. He yelled out in pure anguish: "Artime! Why have you left? Why did you leave me?" He yelled, standing.The sorrow had grown substantially, making him physically weak. He tried to cross the glass to the other side, but stumbled. The force of his body broke the already weak glass, plumeting him into a deep hole. The bottom was dry, but was littered with boulders, planks of wood, and other debries. As he landed, he smashed his head on a rock, knocking him out cold. [center]= = = = =[/center] Daylight shone through the glass, illuminating the area around Leo. His subconcience took over, waking him finally. He glanced around, wondering where he was. Then the events of the previous day re-entered his mind. He rubbed his head, feeling light-headed and dizzy. He didn't quite feel himself, but it was probably just the sever blow as result from the fall. As he lifted his hand from his hand, he saw hardend blood covering most of his body. It was a wonder he hadn't bled to death. He tried to stand, but the pain was excruciating. After he had regained himself, he looked at the hole he now was in. There seemed to be only one exit. This was the way he had gotten in, and in his current state he couldn't even think of getting out. Now, all he could do was wait for someone to find him, but the chance of that happening was slim. He started calling for help, hoping against hope that someone would hear him...or at least realize he was gone. OOC: Let's let the search for Leo last a few post. I think it'd be a good way for some characters to get closer...or farther apart...[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]Takuya, you're doing a great job of "overseeing" this thing while I'm not able too. Thanka! Now, Raphael. If I saw anything wrong with your character, I would have asked you to change it earlier on than this...your character's fine. If you [i]really[/i] want to change it, then go ahead. As for the undead, I have to agree with Takuya. Although this [i]is[/i] a fantasy RP, undead isn't exactly what I had in mind for enemies. I have to give you credit, Rhym, for saying something. Everyone, keep up the good work! Suggesting ideas, as Rhym did, will keep everyone interested and hopefully keep this RP going as far as it can. Now, on to read the story! ~Ex[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]OOC: Change in plans....not quite in the plannes, but I guess it's alright. [center]= = IC = =[/center] Leo walked slowly over the runes of the once great dorms. The sight would normally bring a tear to his eye, but he fealt as if he couldn't shed another. He reached the area that had once been his room, and started searching through the rubble. [i]I have to find it[/i] was his only thought. [i]It has to be here somewhere...it has to.[/i] Flipping over a rather large chunk of wood, presumably a piece of wall, he found what he was looking for. It was a Katana Rod, his beloved weapon. He had trained with it for years, and fealt uneasy without it, especially considering the present situation he was in. He grabbed it, and began his journey towards the Temple of Bahamut. After a while, he had reached the base of the mountain. The journey had been short and rather uneventfull. There had been no one else on the road, and he fealt that much better for it. Looking towards the Temple, he stood yet again in shock. The once beautiful building was reduced to ruin, as with most other buildings he would surly run across. He gathered that Kylipso and Kim and found Katie by now, he decided to go around to the other side of the mountain. He wasn't sure why he fealt like he needed to, but he went anyway. Just as he climbed over a bolder, he saw three figures a few feet below him, talking. There as a female, but the other two were in the shadow of the rock. He regognnized the woman to be the High Priestess of the Temple of Bahamut. "Priestess," he called out, still staring at them from atop the bolder. The Priestess glanced up in alarm, grabbing her large axe in an agressive defence stance. "Who are you?" "My name is Leo, I came from the University a short distance away." "Why dont' you come down here?" she asked. Leo climbed down the boulder the way he came up, and as he rounded the other side, he saw the other two where male. "So, are you three the only survivors?" "We could ask you the same thing," said one of the males. He looked traveled, but his clothing and skin seemed to have been spared anything from the destruction around him. The other seemed to be a prisoner of sorts. "I'm not the only one. There where three others. We got seperated, but we all agreed to meet at the Temple by sundown." "There were a few other survivors from the temple, but, as with you, we all got seperated," stated the Priestess. "By the way, my name is Kay, this is Quincy, and he's Dred." "Thanks," Leo said, bowing to each as they were introduced. "What do we do now?" asked the one named Dred. "I need to stay here," said Leo. "Wait for my friends, ya know?" "We'll stay with you," siad Kay. "Ya, it will be better if all us survivors stay together," said Leo Together, the four climbed back up the mountain. Just as they reached the top, they all saw a lone figure pacing the grounds. "Katie!" yelled Leo. He ran towards here, and embraced her. "Where did you go? Did Kim and Kylipso find you?" He rambbled off questions, then glanced around. "Where are they?" "They're not here. I came here, trying to find survivors," she said. She wouldn't look Leo in the eye, but he didn't notice. "That's fine. We'll just wait for them. They'll be here soon." Kay and the others walked up. "That's a fine weapon," said Kay. "The design is familiar. Where did you get it?" "I found it," replied Katie simply. "I'm going to wait for them over here, okay?" said Leo. He walked over to the trail leading up from the city. [i]What happened today? It sure seems like it's not just here. I can see smoke in the horizon. I guess that we'll just have to wait and find out.[/i][/SIZE][/COLOR]

Hah...guess I should have re-stated that. Your right, Rhym. Only the "good" guys are who I was talking to. Also, update. The time right now, in the story, is approx. three or four hours to sundown...just so everyone knows. It'll make sense one you read my post. As for the missions, they will be sorta like the missions in Natruto, in the respect that each group will have a leader, and each group will have a different goal. The teams will be split and decided on who's with who, what each character's goal is, and other things that will make the story more interesting, such as pairing two characters who don't get along, etc. Any questions, post or PM. ~Ex

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]Leo was shaken out of his shock by three things. First was Katie, who yelled something out and bolted it. Where she went, he had no clue. And at this time, he didn't really care. Second was the Asian girl. She seemed to fall over in despare, but then she started jibbering random words that didn't make sense. He had heard them before, but he couldn't recall where. Suddenly, she started chanting and there opened a rip in space. She seemed to gather herself together, and reached out into the rip. After she grabbed whatever she was reaching for, the rip dissappeared, and she stood holding what appeared to be a staff. Thirdly was that Kylipso had embraced his arm, and was cutting off the circulation to his hand. He hardly noticed it, but he knew she was clinging to him for support. "...How..." was all that escaped his mouth. The woman beside him just stared in awe, not able to say a word. "I...I dunno," said the Asian, her face a mix of confusion, yet understanding. After a few moments of uneasy silence, Kylipso finally found her voice. "What do we do now?" she said as she let go of Leo's arm. Leo was uncertian. [i]We really should find out if there are any survivors, but what can we do, even if we do find them. And Katie. Where did she go?[/i] "Leo? Are you okay?" asked the Asian. "How do you know my name?" he asked, his face showing more confusion then before. "I just know," was her simple reply. "I've never met you, but I just know." "This is confusing me, Kim," said Kylipso. "Kim? That's your name, Kim?" asked Leo. "Well, Kim, no need for intros, then, eh?" Kim just looked at him, her face boardering on humor. "We shoud decide what to do." "I say we go to the city," Kylipso suggested. "We might be able to find out something about this there." "But what about anyone left behind here?" said Leo. "Why should be let them stay here and die?" "We don't have to," said Kim. "If you want, we can stay here and look." "No, that's fine," Leo responded. "You two go ahead. I'll catch up with you later. Find Katie, stay together, and I'll meet you at the Temple of Bahamut at sundown." "Leo, you think that's a good idea?" asked Kylipso. "We should stay together." "Go," was all that Leo said. He turned from them, and started to walk towards the runed buildings. He heard the two women call out to him, but he ignored them. [i]I need to find out...I need to know...[/i][/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]First things first. Katie is now Takuya's character, so everyone treat her as such. He'll gradually show what she's like through his posts, so view her as a "wildcard" per say. Blooming, sorry but it's too late. Maybe if you sign up for my next RP. Heartless Me, you did a good job with how Kim got her powers. It give alot of stuff to work with. Another note, once everyone is near the same area, I'll start the "missions." I haven't thought of anything quite yet, so any ideas are greatly appreciated. Nothing too big, just little things like a character wanting to go find his/her parents, or something along those lines. ~Ex[/SIZE][/COLOR]

I'll finish this all when I have the time, Blayze. EDIT: Finito! [B]Name:[/B] Katherine "Kitty" Pryde [B]Codename:[/B] Shadowcat [B]Gender:[/B] Female [B]Age:[/B] 19 (not sure if you wanted the ages the same) [B]Appearance:[/B] [IMG]http://my-marvel-web.tripod.com/shadowcat.jpg[/IMG] [B]Alliance:[/B] X-Men [B]Biography: [/B] Katherine Pryde was from an average family, lived in an average house, and lived the average life. Yet, she is by no means average herself. First is her discontent with herself. She had never really liked herself, and feals as if something was missing. She had always felt different from other kids, and therefore really has no close friends. Sure, there are the kids who look up to her, but she doesn't consider them friends. To her, they are just another hinderance in her quest for self-acceptence. Second is her inteligence. She has one of the highest IQ's in the world. In fact, she graduated from grade twelve when she was fourteen. She has a great understanding of computers, I.T., Math, and is a wonderful writer. She had two novels published by the age of twelve, and tutored people quite a few years older than herself. But, despite her high intelligence, she has horrible social skills and finds it hard to relate to people. Thirdly is that she is a mutant. She had heard of people like her before, but had been raized to fear and even despise them. Imagine what she and her family went through when her dormant powers where awakened. The day Kitty realized she was a mutant was actually on her sixteenth birthday. Her and her boyfriend, a twenty-something college professor that her parents detested, were having a quite evening at his house. They had just sat down for supper when someone entered the house, shooting at the roof and yelling words that where lost to Kitty's ears. As the intruder forced them to the ground, a stray bullet hit her boyfriend in the back of the neck, killing him instantly. Kitty rushed the intruder, madness overcoming her. [i]How dare he kill the only person who ever understood me?[/i] she thought. The murderer shot at Kitty, but to no avail...the bullets seemed to pass right through her. She lunged at him, but phased through him, and the floor. She passed out, shocked by the experience. When Kitty woke, there where sirens and flashing lights everywhere. The shock was still great, and Kitty fell into insanity. From that day forth, she was kept in an Insane Asylim, but after a few years, she started to regain her sanity. Finally, one day she was released. Now, she searches for the murderer of her late boyfriend...until she hears word of one named "Professor X." [B]Powers:[/B] ~Corporal Intangibility - Shadowcat possesses the ability to pass through solid matter by passing her atoms through the spaces between the atoms of the object through which she is moving. In this way she and the object through which she is passing can temporarily merge without interacting, and each is unharmed when Shadowcat has finished passing through the object. This process is called "phasing." When Shadowcat is phasing, she is, for all intents ad purposes, intangible. Hence, when attacked, she can shift into a "phasing" state (even if she is not at the time passing through an object) so as to allow oncoming projectiles or energy blasts to pass through her harmlessly. While phasing Shadowcat is still vulnerable to psionic or mystical attack, however. Shadowcat passes through objects at the same rate of speed at which she is moving before she "enters" it. Since she is unable to breathe while "inside" an object, she can only continuously phase through solid objects (as when she travels underground) as long as she can hold her breath. Shadowcat can phase through any material object, even living people. When she phases through an object with an electrical system, the process disrupts the system's workings. She has trained herself to go automatically, by reflex, into a phasing state at any indication of danger, such as a loud noise like a gunshot, in order to protect herself. Using her phasing ability, Shadowcat can walk on air. In fact, she can use her ability to walk on the air from the ground to the upper stories of a building as if she were climbing a staircase. From the first use of her phasing power, Shadowcat has been able to phase her clothing along with herself. Through practice she has learned to phase other objects along with herself without harm to them, and can now phase a living person as big as her teammate Colossus along with herself. She can also enable someone as big as Colossus to "walk on air" along with her. However, she must maintain physical contact with the person or object she phases along herself for the effect to work with this other person or object.

Takuya, you did an [i]amazing[/i] job...wow. The idea of Katie being one of your followers was actually what I had in mind, but I thought that I'd let other people give their two cents. So, it's decided: Katie is now under Takuya's supervision. Any questions anyone has about her, please direct them directly to him. Now, there's something that I should have mentioned earlier: wait to post until [i]at least[/i] two people have posted...thx. Takuya, I'll PM you the details concerning Selestiae. ~Ex

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]Thx, Takuya. I was hoping to keep away from the totally unorigional "goddess of destruction, calamity, destrucion, blah-blah-blah" whateverness. (gotta love being tired...lol) Also, f.y.i., there is an NPC named Katie...her alignment as of right now is undecided, but for those of you who feel the need to, feel free to use her in your posts...just make sure that you keep in line with any other post she's involved in. ~Ex[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]I've posted the Cataclysm...it's not as "grand" as I wanted it to be, but everyone wanted to get it done and over with, so there you have it. Takuya, the answer to your question is in the first paragraph, but I'll put them here anyways: Nox ~ The Arc God Artime ~ The God of Balance, Justice, and Art Ninyata ~ The Goddess of Wisdom, Power, and Love Selestiae ~ The Goddess of Magic, Psyc, and the Elements Hope this is okay about Selestiae, Takuya...it fits with your sign-up, as much as it can. So, now, about the Cataclysm. IT HAPPENED! Er...duh. Anyways, I don't want everyone to experience the same type of destruction, so let's try to keep it varied. If you know that there are other characters around you, include them in your post and PM them to let them know you did. Also, for most of the characters, most of us don't have weapons yet...I don't mind if you include the "finding" of your weapon in the post, but don't make it all "suddenly, out of the water came a big sword, I grabbed it and calmed the tsunami" or anything. Also, by my next post, I'd like it if most of the "good" characters would be all in the same town, if possible. Not everyone has to, but it'll make things go by smoother and not be so confusing. Also, make sure you read [I]ALL[/I] the other posts before you post! This is crutial, and in other RP's, as I've experienced, if you don't it leads to characters being left behind, and most often leaving the story. For those of you in the school, it's located in Niffleheim. Anyways, any other questions, post away or PM me. (Takuya, I'll PM you regarding some develpements) ~Ex[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]OOC: As per some complaints, I've decided to put in the Cataclysm...please refer to the Underground for details. [center]= = IC = =[/center] Artime, Ninyata, and Nox gathered. The two gods and the one goddess were meeting to decide the fate of their creation, Humans. They decided to disclude Selestiae unanimously, and held their meeting in secret. Selestiae's whereabouts where unknown to the other three, so they wouldn't be able to have her present, even if they wanted to. Nox, the Arc God, spoke first. "You two know that the time is near. Mankind has turned their backs on us, and now there is nothing else we can do." "But what about those who [i]do[/i] belive? Those who follow us and our laws?" asked Artime, the God of Balance, Justice, and Art. "Will we sacrifice them, as well as those who oppose us?" "You forget, Artime, that most who follow us follow Selestiae, and her alone," commented Ninyata, the Goddess of Wisdom, Power, and Love. "They arn't ones that we three would be willing to save." "But still, there [i]are[/i] those who follow us...why shouldn't they be spared?" Artime shot back. He alone thought that the humans were worth saving, and for centuries have tried to convince the others. He had succeeded in postponing their decision, but he could feel himself loosing the battle, and quickly. "Artime, they are a lost cause. We could destroy this planet, build a new one, and create creatures that are solely devoted to us," said Nox. "It would hurt us deeply to do this, yet it seems to be the best thing to do in this situation." "I agree with Nox," said Ninyata. "It would be better this way." "No!" cried out Artime. "Let's give them one last chance. This is all I ask of you." After a brief silence, Nox replied."One, and only one, last chance, Artime. They have failed in each other chance, and have tested my patience too much. Only by your commitment and passion do I grant them this one last chance." "Nox," said Ninyata, her voice harsh, yet pleading. "Why do you waste our time with this hopelessness? I understand your reasoning, but it all seems pointless to me. I'll have it known now that I will not aid the humans this time." "Ninyata..." muttered Artime, shock stealing his voice. "A good idea, Ninyata," said Nox. "The Gods are forbidden to aid them this time. We will leave this world, and when we hear the collective voice of [i]all[/i] mankind pleading for our return, then we will have judged them worthy of our return. But, if only one voice doesn't call out, we shall destroy them all." [center]= = = = =[/center] Leo wandered the school grounds. The sunset, beautiful and mysterious, painted the buildings a deep scarlet, and bathed the normally green trees and bushes with blood. The sight fillied Leo with a sence of forboding, hightening the feeling he had endured since the morning. A strong wind picked up, and the few other students that were about went inside. Only Leo now stood in the large field, his cloak whiping around him as the wind gathered speed and intensity. He glanced towards the dorm rooms, at his right, once again, and noticed two other figures, one at each end of the building. Another stood near the forest to his left. Judging by the clothing and body outlines, he judged that all three figures where female. Leo's gaze once again fell upon the sky. The sun had turned nearly all red, and the sky filled with clouds, depressing the scene. Suddenly the winds stopped, and the three figures ran towards Leo, each following the other's random movements. As they reached him, Leo saw who they all were: there was Katie, the annoying girl who constantly hit on him, one of her friends, he recalled her name to be Kylipso, and an Asian girl who he recognized but he didn't know her name. "Leo-" started Katie, but she was cut off abruptly by a shrill whistling noise. All four looked up just in time to see a meteor shower. But this meteor shower was nothing like any of them have seen or heard. The meteors where huge, the smallest among them being the size of cows. The first hit in the forest, shaking the ground and forcing the four onto the ground. Leo sat on the ground, not able to move. The shock waves from other meteors hiting the surounding area almost glued him in place. Then, he turned his head just in time to see one meteor, nearly the size of a house, crash into the dormatories. His gaze was transfixed on the buring rubble of his former home, too much in shock to feel any pain over the loss he was now forced to endure. The flames shot up from the scorching buildings, putting the whole scene into sharp detail, yet it was all lost in Leo's eyes. The meteors had stopped falling, but the tremors still held the four figures unmercifuly to the ground. The buildings where all ablaze, most of the school already crumbling. Finally the ground settled, and Leo helped the other three to their feet. "Oh, gods," whispered Kylipso. "Oh, gods..." Leo's eyes were fixed on the school, and he absently started to walk towards it. The other three followed, each lost in their own shock. [/SIZE][/COLOR]

Heys...sorry for taking so long...internet is a hard thing to find nowadays. Anyways, I havn't read the story yet, but I will right after I finish typing this. Raphael, if you want to, you can go ahead and write a back-story as your first post, if you want, but it's not necessary...it's only if you want to. Make the story your own. Well, that's about it from me. Have fun, everyone! ~Ex EDIT: Well, I've read it, and it's looking good so far. Once again, after everyone has posted once, I'll put up the beginning scene of the Cataclysm. Also, once everyone has posted, I'll put up a "Journal" of sorts. This will be the place where everyone can see exactly where everyone is, who they're with, what mission they're on, etc. The point of this is to keep everyone up-to-date, and I won't be the only one doing this. Linkk and Illusion are two that I've asked to help me with this. 'Till then, Ecstasy out!

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]It was fortold in years before, by saints long forgotten, that the Four Gods would forsake their greatest creation, Mankind. It was written in countless books, and was always reffered to as the "Cataclysm." Now, the Cataclysm is near. How near, no one knows. But the question is, what happens after the Cataclysm? What happens to Mankind once the Four Gods turn their backs? [center]= = = = =[/center] Leo walked down the long university hallways, glancing out the windows. The bright midday sun shone brightly through them, lighting the corridor. He was only bairly concience of the other students as they rushed by him, spurred by various urgencies. His mind was clouded with thoughts, his eyes unfocused and almost glazed. His feet subconciencly led him out to the fountain, which was his favorite place to sit and study. The statue in the fountain, a large falcon, glissened in the sunlight with it's undeniable beauty. Leo sat in the statue's shade, feeling the light mist produced by the water spraying from it's wing tips. His eyes still held a far-away look, and didn't notice one of the girls staring at him. Normally, he would have blushed and walked away, but he was too immersed in his thoughts. He didn't realize that she was walking towards him until it was too late to run. He would have to face her. "Hey, Leo," she said, her full lips spreading into a captivating smile. She sat next to him, placing her hand on his. "What's with the long face?" Leo removed her hand from his, and stared at the sky. "I don't really know, Katie. I have this wierd feeling, almost as if the world is...different, somehow." "You sure are wierd, Leo," she said, her green, sparkling eyes glinting with humor. "Ya, at least I don't go sleeping around just for the shear fun of it," Leo shot back, his eyes full of distast. "You're a bastard, Leo, ya know that?" Katie said, furry erasing the humor. "I wonder why I even tried." With that, she walked away, fuming. Leo could almost see the smoke rising from her head, and he chuckled. He didn't really [i]not[/i] like Katie. He just didn't agree with what she did. [i]Oh well,[/i] he thought to himself, [i]at least she's not my girlfriend.[/i] He glanced at his watch, and noticed that he was going to be late for class if he didn't hurry off. Glancing once more at the sky, he shuddered. Then, standing, he grabbed his backpack and ran to the far building. [i]I don't like this feeling...[/i][/SIZE][/COLOR] OCC: Before anyone posts, check out the Undergound thread first.

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]Alright, this is the underground where all questions, comments, concerns, etc. are to be voiced. Try to keep comments here rather than in the actual RP. Also, this is not only for the RPers, but also for the readers. Feel free to make comments, suggestions, whatever. Now, before you all post, this is what I'd like: First, noone has their "powers" or weapons as of yet...don't worry, soon though. After everyone has at least one post in, I'll set the stage for that. Also, the "cataclysm" hasn't happened yet, so don't include that into your posts...I'll do that part myself, and let everyone else put in their own version of what happened right after. Not everyone has to be in the same area. In fact, it's better if not everyone's together at the beginning. Feel free to make up names of towns, continents, etc., but be sure to put a little bit of a discription here, as well as approx. how far it is away from other cities, etc. For now, that's it. Have fun with this, guys, and the cataclysm will be starting soon.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]First off, sign-ups are closed. Alright, here's the list of those who got in: [center]~Good~ Ecstasy - Leo (trainer/theif) Illusion - Akayllia (priestess) Linkk - Kylipso (warrior) Starwind - Dred (martial artist) Heartless Me - Kim (time mage) Death_Dragon92 - Balthazarr (rogue) Ninjah - Quincy (hunter/theif) ~Evil~ Takuya - Selestiae (goddess) Rhym - Karnig (berserker) Raphael - Seishrou (black mage)[/center] _Kenshin_, you're in, but I'm not sure which team you're wanting to be in. The others have either PMed me, or made it clear in their posts...I'm sure you want to be in the good as per your sign-up, but just PM me to let me know. Now the info: I'll be starting this up probably tomorrow, so look for it then. I'll start an underground with aditional info later today, so post any questions or concerns there. Also, if you have any questions for [i]only[/i] the team you are in, or for [i]only[/i] myself, feel free to PM me. Rhym, Raphael, you can direct your questions to Takuya, as well, as s/he knows the basic plot of the story. That's all. Thanks to everyone who signed up, and congrats to everyone who got in.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]Wow...to be honest, I didn't expect this many people to join. Before my own sign-up, a few things to be noted: NekoSama101, first off we'll guide you if you'd like. Being one of your first RP's, I'll gladly help you along...that being said, the race is'nt what I'm looking for. As I said before, no half-human half-animal whatsoever. Feel free to change it, as this RP will not be starting for at least a few days. Death_Dragon92, same goes for you. Love the sign-up, but "elf" isn't a class that I'm allowing in this RP...maybe in a future one. If everyone can, could you all send me a PM regarding the alignment of your characters? Then, when I post the "final (enter number here)", I can catagorize everyone in their corresponding teams. Thx. Also, feel free to make connections with other characters...friends, enimies, lovers, family, ex-whatevers. It's easier to start the RP then, and then we know where everyone stands. And don't worry if you don't want to...loners can be worked in, and it's preferable if there are a couple of them. Just add that info in the "Extra Info" section. For anyone else still wishing to sign-up, I'd like any more sign-ups to be on the bad side...then it'll be balanced for future plans. I'm sure there's more, but I can't remember any...so, without further ado, my sign-up...although a little incomplete at the moment. Obviously I'll be playing the "leader" of the "good" group...bear that in mind when reading this. ~.^ [center]= = = = =[/center] Name: Leo Age: 21 Gender: Male Personailty: As his name implies, he's hot-headed, tempermental, and prone to temper-tantrums. He has a short fuse, and is ready to blow at any second. He is committed, and hold strong to his beliefs. This works two ways for Leo: first is the negative, getting him into trouble, unnecessary fights, and putting bad-blood between himself and others. On the other, more positive side, it makes him extreamly loyal, ever ready to defend his friends, either verbly or physically. He tends to not think things trough, and is often rash in his decisions, which leads him into some sticky situations. And yet, he is a natural-born leader. He knows how to cater to people's needs, but that doesn't necessarily mean that he will. Leo thinks about Leo first and formost. Class: Trainer/Thief Race: Caucasion Apperance: [URL=http://www.mindplaces.com/save/concept%20thief%20front.jpg]Leo[/URL] Weapon: Katana Rod - Leo's weapon is unique, and his fighting style is even more so. The Katana Rod is a conceled weapon, disguised as a type of walking stick. But, as with most things, it conceles a deadly secret. The stick, about four feet in length, is really a sheath for two two-foot-long katanas. The stick comes apart in the center, revealing the katanas which slide inside the stick side-by-side. The rod remaning below the blades are then used as the handle of the two swords. Also, when in one piece, Leo can use it as a staff. Magic: NA Stats: Leo is actually quite agile. He is quiet as a cat, yet strong as a bull. He also is great with nearly all animals, and is unmatched in riding. Writing Sample: N/A Extra Info: ~as a trainer, he has a deep connection with animals and nature ~has a connection with Kylipso, but what that connection is is uncertian ~goes to school with Kim (if that's okay...PM me) ~(when all the characters get together) often butts heads with Kay, but is close nonetheless. [/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1](Sorry, Ozy) Today is the day that will change everything. One second your life is great. The next, the world is turned upside-down. The three "good" gods of the world have forsaken the human race, and left the world in darkness and evil. They turn their backs on their most beloved creation because the said have turned their backs on the gods. Now, the "evil" goddess has taken control of the world in the other three's absence. She plans to corrupt, and destroy all she cannot corrupt. All seems lost. Now, all that stands between her and the utter destruction of the world is a band of unlikely heros. Will they succeed? Or will they fail? The outcome might not be what you think... [center]= = = = =[/center] Alright. This is going to be played out in a Final Fantasy type of RPG, in a FF type world, with FF type of characters, jobs, magic, etc, but it's baised on earth. The setting will be futuristic, like twenty years from now, so in sign-ups, don't go too overboard. It's open-ended, but there will be key parts that I will start, as well as certain tasks that will be performed by individule characters or teams. I'll let you know via PMs when the events arise. So, what I'd like is approx. five to ten people for the "save-the-world" group, although this can work with a fewer or greater amount. Also, if someone would sign up as the evil goddess, or something like her head minion, that would be great, too. Places are reserved for Linkk, Illusion, and Takuya. [center]= = = = =[/center] Sign-Ups Name: (let's keep it simple...first names only, unless you [i]have[/i] to have a last name.) Age: (lets say, 18-32...the more diverse, the better) Gender: (simple: male or female...nothing freaky) Personailty: (please try to keep these diverse, as well...if you have a personality that's not like others', you have better chances of getting in) Class: (mage, warrior, etc. feel free to experiment, but lets try to not have all mages and warriors, kk?) Race: (you know, caucasion, black, asian, etc...things like half-cat or demon aren't what I'm looking for...remember, this is basically earth we're talking about...no half-animal-half-humans that I know of) Apperance: (what your character looks like...image or written description is fine) Weapon: (pritty simple...the weapon your character has from beginning to end...make sure it goes along with your class, and nothing too powerful...guns are fine, but hand-to-hand weapons are preffered) Magic: (this is basically for the mages, so if you're not a mage don't answer this) Stats: (this is where you put your character's strength, agility, magic ability, and defence...nothing to intence, and try to keep it in line with your class) Writing Sample: (alright, guys...this is your place to shine. I won't be judging you only on this, but it's a good chuck of what I'll be using to decide who gets in or not. the better the grammer, spelling, punctuation, etc, the better chance you have of getting in...and, it's not quantity, it's quality...remember that) Extra Info: (whatever else you want to add about your character goes here) Alright, guys. Have fun. I'll post mine after a few have signed up.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1]Today is the day that will change everything. One second your life is great. The next, the world is turned upside-down. The three "good" gods of the world have forsaken the human race, and left the world in darkness and evil. They turn their backs on their most beloved creation because the said have turned their backs on the gods. Now, the "evil" god has taken control of the world in the other three's absence. She plans to corrupt, and destroy all she cannot corrupt. All seems lost. Now, all that stands between her and the utter destruction of the world is a band of unlikely heros. Will they succeed? Or will they fail? [center]= = = = =[/center] Alright. This is going to be played out in a Final Fantasy type of RPG, in a FF type world, with FF type of characters, jobs, magic, etc. It's open-ended, but there will be key parts that I will start, as well as certain tasks that will be performed by individule characters or teams. I'll let you know via PMs when the events arise. So, what I'd like is approx. five to ten people for the "save-the-world" group, although this can work with a fewer or greater amount. Also, if someone would sign up as the evil goddess, or something like her head minion, that would be great, too. Places are reserved for Linkk, and possibly Illusion. [center]= = = = = Sign-Ups[/center] Name: (let's keep it simple...first names only, unless you [i]have[/i] to have a last name.) Age: (lets say, 18-32...the more diverse, the better) Personailty: (please try to keep these diverse, as well) Class: (mage, warrior, etc. feel free to experiment) Apperance: (what your character looks like...image or written description is fine) Weapon: (pritty simple...the weapon your character has from beginning to end...make sure it goes along with your class) Magic: (this is basically for the mages, so if you're not a mage don't answer this) Stats: (this is where you put your character's strength, agility, magic ability, and defence...nothing to intence, and try to keep it in line with your class) Writing Sample: (alright, guys...this is your place to shine. I won't be judging you only on this, but it's a good chuck of what I'll be using to decide who gets in or not. the better the grammer, spelling, punctuation, etc, the better chance you have of getting in.) Extra Info: (whatever else you want to add about your character goes here) Alright, guys. Have fun. I'll post mine after a few have signed up.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

Just so everyone knows, there [b]will[/b] be a third season of Dead Like Me. There is an add for it, and I just saw it, like, last night. Ciao ~Ex

[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=1][i]Hope I'm not too late, Sakura. I wanted to sign up for this a while ago, but I didn't have time 'till now. If I'm too late, I'll understand...but if not, anything you want me to fix, lemme know.[/i] [B]Name:[/B] Rickky Myers [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Age:[/B] 19 [B]Appearance:[/B] [URL=http://www.anime-revolution.com/wp-content/paulvash5yb.jpg]Rickky[/URL] [B]Sphere:[/B] Tornado Sphere [B]Powers:[/B] Rickky's powers give him a slight upper hand in fighting. His sphere grants him greater agility and reflexes. Also, he is able to run faster than normal when he concentrates. This drains his body both mentally and physically, so he uses it only in times of great need. [B]Country:[/B] Egypt (Cairo) [B]Personality:[/B] Rickky is as compulsive and indecisive as the wind. He cannot seem to ever make up his mind on anything, but strangely has high personal convictions and oppinions. As such, he isn't afraid to speak his mind, and does so often. This has gotten him in alot of trouble, and given him a few not so nice titles. Rickky can be quite persuasive, but sometimes his passoin gets out of hand. He can argue 'till he's read in the face, not believing that the other could be right. Still, he is loyal to all those he considers friends, which is few, and will follow them to the ends of the earth. He hates boundries and limitations, a.k.a. rules and the like. He will follow commands, albeit with distane. [B]Weapon:[/B] A Blade Whip. It looks like a sword, and fits into a sheath, but the blade is actually in segments, connected by thin, sturdy wire. [B]Bio/Snippet:[/B] Rickky grew up in Canada, but then decided to move to Cairo, Egypt. He was always facinated with Egypt, and had dremt of going there his whole life. Finally, just after his 19th birthday, he was given the chance to go. His best friend, Victoria, had won tickets to Cairo from a television add, and she decided to take Rickky with her. Rickky, besides always wanting to go there, decided to leave with Victoria because he viewed it as an escape from his home and family. He had never gotten along with them, and saw the trip as a door opening for him to finally be free of their grasp. Not to mention, he had been dumped by his girlfriend of six years not but two hours before Victoria phoned with her proposal. His only reason to not go was a strange feeling in his gut. Something big was to happen if he left. Something he couldn't stop, yet something he couldn't figure out. Whatever it was, whatever the feeling, he was convinced to go. Now, he is in his dream land, Cairo, living life as he wanted...but he senses that something strange is going to happen, and the feeling in his gut grew with each passing day. [/SIZE][/COLOR]