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Tao stood, focused, atop a tall skyscraper. Wind swirled around him, causing his black cloak to swirl in the air. He was lost in thought, or, to be precise, lost in his memories, or what little was there. He couldn't remember anything beyond yesterday, and even that was fuzzy. He remembered machines...labs...bubbling...churning liquids...screams...pain...but nothing defined or understandable. He turned around and walked towards the staircase that led to the roof-top of the apartment building. He needed to get ready. He needed to go, to search, to find something out. He owned very little. Some money, the clothes he was wearing, a spare change, and his Ninja-to. He figured he must have studied Ninjitsu, the Ninja arts, at some point. He found out yesterday he was an excellent killing machine. His assailant hadn't stood a chance. Tao was fast. Too fast to be human. And beyond strong. He had checked the record books. Nothing too close to his skills. Some could just barely mach his abilities, but not for long enough to be effective. Tao had decided to become an assassin. He had the knowledge and the skills to do so. And it pays well, he understood. He grabbed his things and climbed out the window. It was rent day, and he needed all the money he had. He figured he'd place an add, or something, or hang out at a less-conspicuous club. Someone, somewhere, would need another person dead. Tao figured he could supply death. He was good at it. He took one last look at the small room and sighed. Time to go, he figured. The land-lord's knocking.

Tao leapt through the air, his Ninja-to drawn as he sliced through part of the Shadow, blood shining in the gloom. The Shadow got quickly away as Tao dropped to the ground. He flicked the blood away with a shiburi motion before returning the blade to it's sheathe. He looked around. The Shadow had done some damage. Rein was laying against a tree, looking...exhausted? Bremma had suffered the most, gasping for breath because she used so much energy before her injury healed. Red marks shone on Rion from the ropes that had tied him up. Tao watched the Shadow dart across the sky, blocking stars as it went. It would come back. Shadows always did. He snarled, thinking of his meeting with Myo. Could he be involved? Tao looked around for Zi. Worry flooded him, now that he realized she had been in danger. He saw a strand of purple hair whip out from behind a rock, and he darted over. She was crouched down, in a fetal position, shivering. He hugged her close. The rest tended to the damage. Max: Let's get back to camp. We need to get prepared incase that...that thing comes back. The rest murmured in agreement. Tao scooped up his little sister and carried her back to camp. He never should have brought her into this. But he had, and now he had to take care of her. This fight would be worse than any he had ever been in.

Tao woke with a start to the smell of smoke. He flung off the sheets and grabbed his cloak and ninjato. He peered outside the wind, barely visible, and saw some Wolf-Men setting fire to his village. He snarled and leapt out the window. The Wolf-Men stopped and staired at the mysterious person that now stood before them. Tao whipped out his sword, decapitating one of the Wolves. The other three stared at the body, then lunged, slavering at the mouth. Tao leapt over one, severing it's spinal cord with one cut. He turned around, cutting open the belly of another. The third wolf grabbed a jagged hunk of wood and jabbed it at Tao. Tao grabbed it in his hand and broke of the majority of it. He quickly cleaved the final Wolf from hip to shoulder in one, fluid movement. Tao flicked the gore from his blade with the ancient shiburi motion before returning the Ninjato to its sheath. "Since I'm up..." he muttered as he drew on his cloak and turned towards the village where his payment was. It had been a good day.

Name: Tao-Zhou Age: 24 Description: Tall and lean, with shaggey brown hair and blue eyes. Dressess in all black. Powers: Enhanced Agility, and Strength.

Tao packed up his few belongings. His spare clothes, his deck, and his family Ninja-to. He was ready to go. He grabbed his money, ($2000) and walked out of his former home. He walked out of Hellios, and headed off towards Hundfor. He had allready beaten every duelist here, so he needed to go somewhere with a challange. Some new opponents. This would be an interesting journey.

Tao crouched high in the tree, muscles tense, prepared for the next lethal blow. The fool wouldn't know what hit him. The small man stopped for a moment under a large oak, and took a deep breath. "Perfect." Tao drew his sword out slowly, prepared to cut down his target. The small man started to rise again. Tao quickly leapt from the branch. The man screamed. Blood spattered the ground. The man fell to the ground, a large gash cut into his side. Tao flicked the blood from his sword. Another sucessful kill. He leapt into another tree and dashed onto the plains, staying low and moving fast. In half-an-hour, he had reached the home of the Plains Clan. He was the only person who lived there now. The Pack Clan had killed all the rest of his Clan-mates. He didn't mind much. Less people to irritate him. He looked over the camp site. He sat down in his meager shack of a home and went sraight to his futon so he could rest. Tomorrow, he could go shopping in the markets, after collecting his pay.

Name: Tao-Zhou Place of Birth: Hellios Age: 24 Description: Tall and gaunt, dressed completely in black. Lean and athletic in build. Crimson (yes crimson) eyes and cinnamon brown hair. Dressess in traditional Ninja robes, with a flowing black cloak. Weapon: Ninja-to Starter Deck: Pegasus. Beware Tao-Zhou!

Tao darted off into the woods, looking for anything dry and wooden. He grabbed anything he could use. A lone tear found its way across his face. "Why...why me...why do I have to be this!?" Tao roared, lightning crackling in his eyes, his voice rumbling like thunder. He yelled and punched a tree, breaking of shards of bark. Another yell, and again bark flew. He repeatedly punched the tree, working out his anger, until he collapsed to the ground, sobbing. "Grandpa! WHY!?" He held his bloodied hands, knuckles cracked from punching the trees, to his face. "Poor little baby." Tao snapped his eyes open and looked for the user of the voice. That person might've just sealed their fate. Then he saw him. "Myo..." "The very same, brother." Myo Zhou, Tao's older brother, stood in front of Tao, hand across his chest, his hair mussed, dressed in his robes. "Why aren't you dead?" "I escaped, Kyodai-san. Aren't you glad to see me?" Myo's words dripped with sarcasm. "Not really, Niisan. I dragged Zi out of that burning house! Where were you?! Off fighting!? Womanizing you lecherous scum!?" "We need not use such harsh words, brother," malice dripped from each sylable, a lethal acidic toxin, creating a cloud of tension. "Why can't we just be happy?" "Because you were never my brother." Tao stood, in a fighting position. "You always hated me and Zi, because you thought I was a threat. You hated me because of...because of this!" Tao caused lightning to coarse over his hand. "You hate me because I'm a threat. You hate me because I'm better, more powerful." "Without that thunder you'd be nothing!" Myo finally lost his composer. "No, I've never been nothing, except to you! I've never been your brother, and you've never been mine!" The two boys stood, glaring aat eachother for all their worth. "How's that wood coming Tao," Max yelled. "I'll be back, Kyodai-san. And next time, you [i]will[/i] die!" Myo dissapeared into the shadows, as Tao gathered up his wood and walked back to camp. "Who were you yelling at?" Rein asked. "No one...no one at all."

I'm in. Name: Tao-Zhou Age: 24 Clan: The Plains Animals bonded with: Tiger, Cheetah, and Black Panther. Weapon Of Choice (optional): Ninjato, traditional Ninja Sword. Description (or picture whatever you prefer): A tall man with black fur coating his body, tinged with orange and yellow. Has large muscles in his upper body, with good-sized leg muscles as well. Wears a long black cloak at all times. Keeps his long claws sharp and his eyes are vivid green. Short Biography: Tao was formerly a mighty and feared assassin, the best one could by, until he bonded. Now he is less able to hide, but far more leathal.

Tao stood, shocked, in front of his fromer home. The dojo burned, the plastic mats giving off an acrid scent that caused his eyes to water. He was only able to grab a few clothes and Zi, before the flames became too hot. "Grandfather..." Zi started to sob, silently, unable to express her thoughts in words. Tao snarled at the hand fate had dealt. He turned his face to the heavens and simply screamed, an animalistic cry of rage and sadness, an emotion so strong he couldn't even speak. A bolt of lighning arced across the sky, and thunder rumbled. The elements heard his cry, and gave their condolences how they could. Tao snapped his eyes open as soon as he heard a ringing. He searched the clothes he had grabbed and found his cell phone in a pocket. Tao: I know, Wind. It happened here too. I'll be there soon. Tao picked up his sister and led her towards Wind's home. Someone would pay.

In a far off galaxy, perhaps in another dimension, there is Caris. Caris is a small, peaceful planet. On Caris, there are few humans, and many monsters. The humans and monsters lived in peace for years, decades, centuries even, until Makall appeared. Makall rallied the monsters against the humans. Then the Twelve appeared. This is their story. The story of how the Twelve fought for the sake of Caris with no thought of their own well-being. Be ready, for the Battle for Caris has begun. Big Trouble. Here are the current players Tao-Zhou;Power;YashamonMaster KK;Soul;ChibiTrunks Valentine Monoe;Darkness;Panny Chan ;) Guy;Charm;General Guy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tao-Zhou, warrior of Power, stood atop the small tavern, on the look out for monsters. Ever since Makall had surfaced, he had been waiting for an attack on this little village. It appears it has come. A swarm of creatures rushed foreward. They were Devil Dragons, vicious black dragons that slashed at their foes with red claws. Nasty beasts. Tao prepeared to use his abitlity, but recosidered and instead drew his sword. It would be good practice. Tao dashed towards the monsters and started slashing away with his sword. "Damned beasts. To damn many of them." He kept attacking as they rushed past. The mindless creatures were hell-bent on terroizing the city, and there were too many for Tao to stop. Suddenly, a girl dressed entirely in black stepped up on a cliff above the village and held up a large staff. Girl: Darkness envelope these beasts and destroy them. The sapphire atop her staff glowed black and energy swirled around the Devil Dragons. The creatures started shrieking as the darkness spread throughout the area. Tao decided that getting away was a good idea. He dashed throught the ranks of reptilian beasts and jumped back onto the roof of the tavern. The darkness kept spreading and the monsters kept shrieking and roaring. Soon all the creature were enveloped in shadow. A few seconds later, the darkness faded. No creature remained. Tao: Interesting... :therock:

Name: Tao Zhou Age/Grade: 14/8 Personality: Dark, cynical, sarcastic. He's pretty da...ng smart and doesn't like people who are stupid. He can be a jerk, but he is polite and kind to people he respects. He also swears some. Hobbies: Sparring, reading, writing, training, beating the living s*** out of bullies... Family: Lives with his grandfather, Amoro, who leads the Ninjitsu Dojo that Tao and his brother train at. Myo Zhou, Tao's mean brother. Myo is Tao's older brother and constantly fights Tao in the dojo. Both compete for supremacy in all fields. Zi Zhou, Tao's adobted sister. Zi is 6 years younger than Tao, but is allready the top of her class in the Dojo. Also, she is mute. She deeply respects Tao and would do anything he asks. Tao loves his sister more than anyone else, and threatens to take the life of anyone who gives her s***. Element: Thunder

Name: Tao-Zhou Age: 24(in looks) Date of Birth: ??? Race: Shadow Stalker Ablities: Shiisa-An explosion of energy that damages everything surrounding Tao for at least 50 ft. Kiote-A powerful shield of energy. Ancient Blade Energy-Dark energy surrounds his sword increasing his power. Ancient Energy-Black energy surrounds him like a Super Sayjin. Grim Reaper Transformation-...Isn't it obvious? Dark Inferno-A bomb composed of dark fire. Demon Bomb-His ultimate attack. A huge orb of Dark Energy Aside from these, energy blasts and fire balls. Weapons: Zhou Family Ninjato (Ninja Sword) Place of Birth: ??? Bio: Tao was once a Shadow Stalker prince but his chief advisor, Kamarin, usurped the throne and banished Tao to the human plane. Tao walks the earth craving vengence. He seeks out any opponent. He is a very solitary person. Tao is dark, but can be kind to people he respects. He is the ultimate assassin and is very expensive. He is a calm, polite person when he doesn't want you dead. Description: Tao is a tall, gaunt man. He is athletic and is built exactly like a Ninja assassin should be. He wears traditional Ninja robes under his classic black, swirling claok. Extra (whatever else you might want to add):

:smirk: My kinda' RPG. Name: Tao-Zhou Age: Appears 24 Nationality: see below Race: Shadow Stalker Bio: Tao is a mysterious assassin/mercenary. He is one of [i]the[/i] best assassins in the world, earning himself a spotless record and a high price. He will do just about anything for money, and has no restrictions about place, age, or species. It is rumored he was once a Shadow Stalker prince, but was dethroned by a usurping advisor. He is trained in all martial arts, with a blakc belt in each. Description: A tall (6'4"), gaunt man with shaggy brown hair and crimson eyes. He is pale, and his long bangs usually hide his face. He dresses in traditional Ninja attire, with a swirling black cloak over it. Weapon: The ancient Zhou family blade.

Allright, what's been going on is thus. Lady Baynm iced some creep in a bar. Tao followed her to recruit her to his cause. Comis and Doshi tried to allign themselves with Lady Baymn and kill Tao. Makall appeared and talked to Tao, who had gotten free. Makall tried to destroy the others. Tao came back and tried to stop Makall. That's about it.

This will start once I have the entire Twelve. So tell your friends, and enemies too, that this is here, so it can start soon. K?

TJ sat on the small bench in front of the bus stop. He sighed. *2 more ****ing months!* He was waiting for the bus to get here, thinking about what kind of car he would get once he had a license. *Mazda Miata...Mazda Miata...Lambourgini Diablo...Viper...ANYTHING!* "GAHHHH!" He stood up and yelled. "Why can't I drive now!?" He sighed again. "Stupid...law...not...fair..." he muttered.

Tao sighed at the ineptitude of the others. He quickly drew his ancient sword and lept into the frey, kicking Naz'uel in the head and jumping back to face Makall. "Nice trick, Shadow Stalker. But I thought you had more sense than to jump into a battle with me!" "Yeah, well..." Tao lept into the air and slashed Makall across the chest, causing black blood to spurt everywhere. "FOOL! HOW DARE YOU STRIKE ME!?" Makall roared. "Hmm...let's see...I think it was like [i]this[/i]!" Tao sliced another cut horizontally across Makall's chest, making a bloody cross. "HAH! Can't heal a cross, can you?" "DAMN! I will return, and next time you will die!!!!"

Tao managed to wrench free and escape while the others were to busy gawking. "HEY!" Comis yelled. "I'd love to stay and be thrown into some dank jain cell, really I [i]would[/i], but I must be going. I hope to see you some other time, Ms. Baynm. Adios!" Tao lept into the air and wrapped his cloak around him. As soon as he landed he started running through the shadows, trying to avoid detection. He had gone about 100ft before he crashed into to something large, hard, and smelling slightly of ash and sulfer. He didn't even need to look up to realize it was Makall. "Ahhh...what have we here? A young Shadow Stalker out for a Midnight jog?" "Actually, it's 2 a.m." "HOW DARE YOU TALK BACK TO ME!!!! I AM THE SUPREME BEING, MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE!" "I'm sorry, you'll have to speak up. I don't think the dead woke up yet." "I'll tech you, you insignifigant worm!" "Ahhh, that hurts, Makall. Why'd you have to insult me?" "I'll crush you!!!!!" "No...I don't think so." "Really!? I guess I'll just have to prove you wrong!" "I'd love that, really, but I'm currently on the run from a few people and I'd like to avoid being captured." "Whom, dare I ask, are you being chased by?" "A fellow by the name of Doshi, and his ignorant ally(no offense)." "DOSHI! That Demon-Slaying *******!" "Language, Makall." "SILENCE!" the beast roared. "No." "Do we have to go through this again!?" "Yes." "I'm really close to obliterating you." "I assumed that." Suddenly, the sound of footsteps were heard. "I was [i]wondering[/i] when they'd show up," Tao stated. Doshi and Comis rounded the corner quickly, Lady Baynm and Calen not far behind. "MAKALL!" they all yelled. "Be off, Shadow Stalker. I have greater buisness now." "Treacherous Shadow Stalker!" Doshi roared. "Shadow *******!" Comis followed. "I'm not his ally or anything. We just ran into eachother." "SILENCE FOOLS! I'LL DESTROY YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!" "Uh...oh..." Baynm calmly stated.

Tao's eyes flashed as a shield of light appeared around him and Lady Baynm. "KIOTE!" The wave of energy flew back at Doshi and Comis. "KIOTE NEGE!" Doshi roared, as the wave of energy dissapeared. Tao and Doshi glared at each other for a while. Neither could inflict any damage upon either. They were at a complete standstill. "Lady Baymn, let us leave now, before we are attacked." "Yes, let's go." The two quickly ran off into the night. "Damn!" Doshi swore.

[color=blue]Doshi stopped in front of the tavern as soon as he heard the screams. The large man quickly drew his sword and dashed in. Another man almost crashed into him, causing Doshi to curse. "WAIT!" Doshi ran after the man. "Can't...stop!" the man said. "Why are you running?" "Because someone was attacked! I've gotta' find the assailant!" "Wait, I'll help!" "Okay! Follow me!" The two ran off down the street until they came upon two figures. "Those must be them," Doshi whispered. "Of course." "Who are you, anyway?" "Me? I am Comis." "I am Doshi, warrior of light. I'm trying to build up a resistance force against Makall. "Really? I'm against him too." "Then we shall join forces against Makall." "Agreed, Doshi." [/color]

OOC: Takin' a' leaf outta' enigma's book here. Red=Makall Blue=Doshi Black=Tao-Zhou IC: [COLOR=CRIMSON]A large(9ft tall) being suddenly appeared in front of Naz'uel. The creaure was built like a refrigerator. It's skin was orange and it had to small horns protruding from it's forehead. A large broad-sword was strapped to it's back. Long claws tipped it's fingers. "Someone mentioned my name!" The being's voice was deep and the earh shook with each word. "Makall, I presume?" "Who are you to summon me!?" "I, my lord, am Naz'uel, fire mage. I have come to join your cause." "Ahhh. A new follower." Makall's voice dropped a decible or two. "What makes you think you are worthy of my army, though?" "Ahhh, did you not see what I did to that bandit?" "OF COURSE I SAW!" it roared. "I AM MAKALL, THE MOST POWERFUL BEING IN THE UNIVERSE!!!!" "I am aware of this, I merely was making a point of my power." "HARUMPH! Killing a weak bandit is nothing! Perhaps...I will search your soul, to see how evil you are." Makall started to chant under his breath. Naz'uel felt a sudden chill rack his body as Makall searched his soul. "Ahhh...yes! You are worthy of my inner-circle! Join me, Naz'uel, and do GREAT things!." "I intend to, my lord...:evil3:" [/COLOR]

Tao trailed the young lady who had just left the bar, his black cloak making no noise as it flapped in the wind. He darted from shadow to shadow, making sure she didn't notice him. He quickly lept in front of her, causing her to halt quickly. "Who the..." "I saw what you did in there, miss. I am impressed by your skill." "Who [i]are[/i] you?" "Tao-Zhou, Shadow Stalker, assassin extrordinare. I am at anyone's service, if they pay." "I'm familiar with your name. You're supposedly the best there is, if you want someone dead." "Hmmmm...my reputation astounds me." The pale man spoke in a low, silky, enticing voice. Who'd think one of the most dangerous assassins in the world would be so...kind-sounding. "I see you walk alone on this chill night, and with, ahem, [i]little[/i] clothing. Lady Baynm looked down at her attire, wondering what he meant. "I would be happy to offer my cloak, if you are cold, madmoiselle." Lady Baymn looked back up at the man. He was holding his cloak out to her, his crimson eyes showing no sign of dishonesty. Perhaps he wasn't the heartless murderer he was known as. "Let me think about it..."

The RPG has begun. The battle for all time has begun. The RPG has begun. Who will win? Evil is treacherous and deadly. Good is righteous and helpful. Neutral is decisive and crafty. Be prepared. Do well. The players are... GOOD:angel: YashamonMaster-Doshi Deedlit-Elsyan Tarayavie Kain-Kain Ui Uriel5-Comis EVIL:demon: YashamonMaster-Makall enigma-Naz'uel DarkOrderKnight-Ryan Schezar NEUTRAL:therock: YashamonMaster-Tao-Zhou Bremma-Calen Shirk Lalaith Ril-Rev Wyly enigma-Fortusa GinnyLin-Lady Baynm Remember, Neutral can change, Good and Evil can't. Imagine like you haven't seen the Alignment. It will make the game more interesting if you're not sure what's going on in another character's head. Put yourself in the mind of the character you are playing at the moment. And neutral can change any number of times Alignment-wise. Just don't change [i]too[/i] often. Let's begin.

Once you are in the RPG, good and evil stay thus. Change now if you wish. I am starting as we speak. Be quick, or stay good.