RPG Stones of Power [M-LVS]

[Apherion]

OOC: Hey, here we are! We are going to start off in our own little worlds, and then our sides will begin to stick together. Any questions just PM me all right?
IC:

[COLOR=Purple]Alcina wove the amethyst like stone into a necklace that night after school. She was completely serious the whole time during dinner. Her parents had become worried. This wasn't their little girl. Though, when they had asked what was wrong she screamed at them.

"I am [B]not[/B] a [B]child[/B]! I haven't been one since your jobs became too important." The last sentence wasn't spoke at the top of her lungs, but it cut just as if she had shrieked it. Alcina stormed into her room, where she tried her woven necklace around her neck.

At school Alcina flirted as usual, wearing that blue and purple sailor outfit with black pumps and purple and blue striped stockings. Her glossy grape lip gloss shown with extra brilliance as the sun over head bore down upon them. It was unnatural for Chicago to be so lit with the sun, but everyone loved the attention.

She strode softly on the pavement up to the school. [I]Florence High[/I], she thought snidely, holding the smug smile that was vain, yet alluring. She opened the double glass doors to the main building and walked purposefully to her locker. [I]9...27...36...[/I]

[I]Click![/I]

She stored her book bag into the locker and slammed it shut. She didn't need her books before school. All she needed was to just stand outside and talk. Talking was her favorite thing next to flirting. [B]Obviously.[/B] Taking several steps toward another part of school, she past by "The Girls". Alcina calls them "The Girls" because they always make a big deal about her flirting with their boyfriends. One time Alcina had to fight one of them, well...techniquely she didn't [I]have to[/I] as "The Girl" and her friends didn't show for the fight.

At least three of "The Girls" were new students, had just moved here and were Fishes-Freshmans. They appeared a bit intimidated, [I]way[/I] out of their league. They actually looked like they would be better off flirting with guys and hanging out with the more wild crowd than the preps. Anyway, the other "Girls" had [B]no[/B] problem saying anything to her.

"Wow, I didn't realize they were extending Halloween." A Senior by the name Jessica called out. Alcina stopped and looked at "The Girls".

"I [I]know![/I]" Alcina said as fakey and preppy as she could. "The bitch outfit looks [I]great[/I] on you." "The Girls" 'ohed' and a brave Sophmore spoke with malice.

"I like [I]yours[/I]." She said, trying to immitate Alcina's fake voice. "Were you going for prostitute or anime whore?"

"You got told!" "The Girls" hollared together. Alcina just laughed.

"If I were either one, I'd be you." She said sympathetically, clasping her hands together and giving them a mocking bow before leaving them to talk behind her back. She was used to it. That's how she came up with all these little 'punch' lines or 'comebacks'.

"You go through that every day, don't you?" She looked around to see where the voice had come from, but she banned it from her thoughts; no one was there. However, she answered.

"Yes, yes I do."[/COLOR]

[digiX]

Talon walked to his locker and making sure everything was there before he went walking he was approached serveal times by girls he noticed Alcina she fluttered her eyes sedctivly
[I]its a trick![/I] he heard a voice say he looked around and shrugged ti off he walked away the gem shaking in his vest pocket alcine scuffed as he walked away

[Horendithas]

[COLOR=Indigo]Sena had always known that the day would come when he would no longer work for the government as an assassin. He was no fool; he knew exactly what they would do with someone with his skills. Letting him live was not an option. It was one thing to kill for them and yet another to die for them. He had no intention of doing so and the moment he knew how he had set up safe points in different cities with the necessary documents, weapons and money for him to just disappear.

Ironically Sena had been looking forward to the day as he fully intended to hunt down his previous employers and eliminate them when the time came. He had never anticipated it would happen so soon though. He didn?t mind; the visions would be far more pleasurable than the simple assassin work he had been doing. It had been a long time since he had the pleasure of torturing someone to death.

Sena opened the door to the tiny jewelry shop on Main Street and walked in. He had waited until the owner was starting to close the shop so he would be his last customer.

?Evening Mr. Henderson.? The shop owner said. ?The chain you requested is ready.? He walked over behind the jewelry case and pulled out a custom made chain with a small silver wire frame attached.

Without a word Sena reached into his pocket and handed the red stone to the shop owner and watched as he placed the stone into the wire frame before fastening it shut.

?As you can see the wire frame fits the stone perfectly just like you requested.? The shop owner said as he handed Sena the necklace with the stone attached. Sena immediately put the necklace on. It was a perfect fit.

Sena turned back to the shop owner who was waiting expectantly. He pulled out his wallet and said, ?So exactly how much do I owe you??

The owner placed the receipt for the work on the counter and opened his mouth to explain the charges when he was brought up short by the sudden appearance of a gun in Sena?s right hand pointed right at his head. Before he could even properly react to the gun he felt a sharp sting when Sena jabbed him with something sharp that he had in his left hand.

The owner froze in fear, waiting for the gun to fire, when Sena did nothing he opened his mouth to speak only to find he couldn?t! Darkness began to cloud his vision and he his whole body started going numb. His last thought as darkness took over was he hoped his wife and kids were safe.

Sena watched as the shop owner first froze in fear and then as his face twisted in panic when he realized that he couldn?t speak or move. The poison was quick acting and in less than a minute the man collapsed. He walked around and checked to make sure the man was dead and then gathered anything in the shop that was connected to his order for the necklace. It was a pity he couldn?t have more fun killing him, but he didn?t want to attract unnecessary attention to himself, especially since he would be staying the night in the city before moving on tomorrow. The poison he used was untraceable and would give the appearance of a heart attack so even if his body was found tonight it would not arouse suspicion among the local authorities.

He didn?t really care about the local authorities but more about attracting the attention of those who were opposed to the visions of destruction becoming a reality. For some reason there was something in this town that made him feel uneasy, it was unsettling as he was not use to feeling that way. He was more use to feeling in control. The stone had told him that there were others who would assist in creating the vision of destruction and that they needed to work together. Sena didn?t care, so long as he got to kill others.

He left the shop locking the door behind him and took the subway back to the apartment building he would be staying in for tonight. It didn?t take long for the train to reach his stop and he got off and walked across the street to the complex. As he was walking up the stairs the feeling of unease became even more pronounced. It was almost like something filled with light was hovering over his shoulder. [I]He hated it[/I]. It made him feel exposed somehow.

?Do you know what this feeling is?? He asked the Red stone. But the stone was preoccupied and didn?t answer him. Sena sighed with frustration and continued to climb the stairs. Once at the top he opened the door and entered the apartment. He put a few things away and made use of the restroom. Once he finished he turned off the lights and walked over to the balcony to look outside. He could clearly see the subway station across the street.

Movement caught his eye and he looked down to see a young girl with long blue-black hair toting a backpack and what appeared to be an instrument case of some kind in her right hand leaving the building. Time seemed to freeze as the feeling of unease intensified. [I] It was her! She was what he had been sensing since he entered the city[/I]. Sena instinctively moved from the edge of the balcony back into the darkness. To his surprise the girl looked up directly at the balcony he was in. He knew she couldn?t see him but no one had ever been able to sense his presence before!

Sena quickly pulled out his gun and took aim. Without fully understanding why, he knew she was dangerous. Before he could pull the trigger the red stone spoke. ?Don?t fire! You won?t be able to harm her and all you will do is give yourself away.?

He put the gun away and watched as the unknown girl ran across the street and got onto the subway train and left. Sena didn?t even bother to try and follow her. By the time he got down there and actually caught the next subway she would be long gone. Especially since she had sensed his presence.

Sena walked back into the room and lay down on the bed. ?So why did you stop me?? He asked the red stone. ?I could have easily taken her down.?

?I stopped you because she has one of the stones who oppose us in her possession. Your bullet would not have been able to penetrate her barrier. So it was pointless to confirm her suspicion that you were actually here.? The stone paused and continued, ?Be patient. I will teach you how to sense such things and how to hide your presence. And when the time is right, nothing she can do will stop you from destroying her.?

Sena smiled in the darkness. Tonight he would rest, and tomorrow he would continue his journey to where the other stones that he would be working with were. And then he would find the girl. It had been a long time since he had a female target. He would be sure to take his time with this one. [/COLOR]

[SunfallE]

[COLOR=DarkOliveGreen]Sandra locked the door to her apartment when she left, even though she knew it was likely that she would never return. She had barely closed the door and turned to head towards the stairs to the street when a wave of bitter hatred and darkness hit her. She leaned back against the door and looked around but no one was there!

?What is going on?? she asked the Pink stone. ?What is this that I am feeling??

?It?s the darkness that I warned you about.? The stone replied.

Sandra had never felt anything so powerful before. Such bitter hatred and darkness that craved the destruction of everything it touched. It was terrifying! She felt like a tiny mouse facing a cat, and she froze in place unable to move.

?Sandra! You must ignore it! Place a barrier around yourself! We must leave here immediately!? The stone said.

Sandra hesitated, if she raised a barrier the way she felt now her power would manifest visibly as electrical arcs of power even without using her flute. She couldn?t do that! It would only draw unwanted attention!

?Sandra! Trust me, I?ll help you.? The Pink stone said.

Sandra took a deep breath and raised a barrier around herself. True to it?s promise she felt the Pink stone blending its consciousness with hers, stabilizing her ability. As the barrier stabilized the paralyzing strength behind the bitter hatred and darkness faded. She could still feel it, but it no longer felt as if it was going to crush her.

?Now quickly, you must go and get on the approaching train. The darkness knows that you are near but not exactly where you are. You are not ready to face it by yourself.? The stone said.

[I]By myself? Just what does the stone mean by that? [/I] Sandra picked up her backpack and put it on and then picked up her flute case with her right hand. First she would get away from here; the questions could wait.

Sandra practically flew down the stairs and then did her best to walk calmly across the street to the subway station. The next train was due in less than a minute. She had barely walked halfway across the street when she felt something brush up against her barrier. Startled she whirled around but no one was there! Instinctively she looked up to a balcony in the building on the 6th floor. She couldn?t see anyone, but she knew they were there!

The pink stone cursed. ?Now Sandra! The train! You can?t afford to miss it!?

Sandra turned and ran to catch the train. If she missed it she would be stuck here waiting another fifteen minutes for the next one! More than enough time for who ever was up there to come after her. She cursed under her breath. The last thing she wanted was to be anywhere near the hatred and darkness she could sense! She quickly ran down the stairs to the platform and just barely got in the doors before they closed.

She ignored the stares of the other passengers and went forward to sit by herself at the front of the section she was in. Sandra placed her backpack and flute case on the seat next to hers. She leaned back, closed her eyes and breathed a sigh of relief. That had been too close for comfort. The train started moving and before long the feeling of hatred and bitterness faded to where she could no longer feel it. Slowly she lowered her barrier. She sensed nothing.

?That?s because you are out of each others range now.? The stone said in her head.

?So what did you mean when you said I was not ready to face the darkness by myself?? Sandra asked.

?You have heard the legend of the stones of power right? Well it?s not a legend. I am one of those stones.? The pink stone said.

Sandra opened her eyes. ?I see then you must mean that we are to join up with the other stones that were on the side of good.?

?Correct, I have been looking for you for several days now, it was not easy as I had to avoid the stone of evil in this area. I almost didn?t find you in time.? The pink stone said.

Sandra didn?t reply. If it weren?t for her ability and that she couldn?t dismiss the powerful feelings of hatred and bitterness she had felt she would think she was having a bizarre dream or nightmare. How could something like this be true?

?I don?t understand, if you have been looking for me for days, how come I didn?t sense the evil before tonight?? Sandra asked.

?Because you were not yet connected with me, and sensing such a thing is something you have yet to learn properly. Kind of like how your flute makes your power stronger. Being with me does the same thing.? The stone replied. ?Things will be come clearer when we find the others.?

Sandra closed her eyes once again. She had never expected anything like this to happen. What a mess! She didn?t even know where she was going! She sighed softly and opened her eyes to turn and look out the window as the train continued on its way.[/COLOR]

[BlackTigerGurl]

[FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue][LEFT]Sitting in front of a tiny table her feet under her, Sasha sat with a very large open book in front of her. Her bright green eyes skimmed the pages carefully as she listened to her tutor speak, well partly listen. She was off in her own little world thinking about the gem she had found a while back. It's beautiful blue surface branging memories of happiness and despair to her troubled mind.

"Sasha, are you listening to me or are you pretending to be reading but just daydreaming," said the tutor in a very stern voice catching her eyes lose focus of what he was saying.

"Um...yes...Mr.Hence,"she said in a shaky untruthful voice.

Her adult tutor sighed deeply and looked up at the ceiling. "I get the feeling that you are listening to me again. I really don't think this tutor thing is working much for you, Sasha."

"Please don't say that....I'm trying my best,"Sasha said in barely a whisper.

"This is like the fourth time you've been daydreaming while I was lecturing. If you can't pay attention they I quit."

Sasha looked down at the glass table looking at her own reflection. Her eyes appeared sad and lost. Like there was no where for her to go. "Excuse me,"she said standing up slowly and walking up stairs to her bedroom her feet slagging across the carpet as she did so. Once in her room she walking over to her dresser draw and opened. Immediately a bright burning light of crystal blue flutter from the drawer. Sasha grasped the stone in her hand and gazed at it. "Mother,"she whispered," how I miss you so much." The tears fell from her face in tiny crystal like balls hitting her hand and the crystal blue stone.

Suddenly, there was a loud bang of a door being shut. She knew that sound and it was her foster father returning from work. She could hear him and Mr. Hence talking softly down the stairs. She couldn't make out what they were saying but she had a clue. Then she heard the door shut again.

"Sasha, come down stairs please,"she heard her father say calmly after setting his stuff down. Sasha came stumbling down the stairs the stone still in her hand but behind her back.

"Yes..."she said looking down at the ground.

"Your tutor told me you weren't paying attention agian. Is this true?"

"Yes...but I was..."

"I don't care what you were thinking about,"her foster father said cutting her off," your education is more important then anything else. Right now your foster mother and I can't afford another tutor. We've been thinking about it for quite some time and we think you should go back to school were they are professionals to help you learn and study."

"But I don't want to,"Sasha said quietly. She never spoke up and never spoke her mind. That is why she never gets what she wants.

"It doesn't matter. You'll be starting school tomarrow. I already filled out the application."

Sasha didn't say anything. She knew that once she was back in school the beating would being. She didn't want to see her own blood again. The blood that she was born with. "I-I-I'll go,"she stuttered fighting back tears. She then slowly turned on her heels and walked back up to her room.

Sitting at her desk with her hands in her face, Sasha cried scared of going back. Scared of getting hurt. Scared of everything. The stone layed next to her burning brightly still.

[I]'Don't be afraid,'[/I]came a low moan from the stone. She looked up and around and then at the stone.

"W-What?"

[I]'I understand your fear but right now you have to be brave. We have to find the others. Don't ask question just pack. Hurry, the darkness will be here shortly."[/I] Confuse, Sasha did as she was told packing only what was need. "I just want...to get away,"she said using it as an excuse as she finished her packing.[/LEFT][/COLOR][/FONT]

[Deadpool]

Karne walked through the halls of the school pushing people who didn't get out of their way already. They ruled the school ever since freshmen year and no one stood up to them. Karne grabbed a freshmen and threw him into a trashcan as he walked by. The dark stone around his neck seemed to laugh everytime he hurt some one. He came across a group of kids standing in the hall. "So you are the one who said he was going to beat me" He grabbed the kid and slammed his head into a locker as the rest began to fight. He kneed him in the back and knocked him to the ground and began beating him repeatedly. The other kids at the school walked by like nothing was going on. Karne and his gang left the kids and continued their daily routine.

[Apherion]

OOC: Quite good everyone keep it up.
[COLOR=Purple]IC:
Alcina watched Karne while leaning against a locker at the end of the hall. She watched him slam a kid's head into a locker, and tried to stifle a laugh. She looked on with great intrest in the situation. [I]It must suck, being weak.[/I] She spoke as soon as he began to walk further down the corridor.

"Good job, nothing to brighten the morning like a fight, eh?" She giggled, the stone bouncing on her throat. [I][U]It's him. Best not make a fool of yourself.[/U][/I] [I]Thanks for the brief update.[/I]

"Who are you?" Karne asked without much need to know who she was.

"You already know though." She bowed to him, giggled again, and walked past him and his group.

"Hey! You can't leave yet!" One of the members called after her. She just waved it off. She had liberty to that at the present time, but later... [I][U]Respect, Alcina. You'll be taught it if you don't watch yourself.[/U][/I] [I]I know. That's why I'm using my freedom...wisely. At the moment someone's hitting my nerves. I intent [B]to[/B] teach him how to respect me.[/I]

Yes, someone was pushing her buttons, hitting her nerves, etcetra. She had never, [B]never[/B] experienced someone this difiant towards her. It burned her insides. She couldn't wait to see what happens to him later on. No one ignored her and got away with it.[/COLOR]

[digiX]

Talon looked on as he looked indifferntly as Karne beat up the kid he just walked past one of the gang member tried to stop him but another one prevented that
"dont mess with him he might look weak but I heard he onced knocked a guy out in one move" he whispered Talon walked past that girl again ALcina she glared at him he looked at his iternary and found he had no class for an hour he seldom had to go to regular class becasue his teacher wouldnt allow himbecause he they didnt bother someone who already seemed to know everything they tried to teach him he took a seat in the corridor by the end leaning his head back sighing waiting for the next hour he had an exam so he had to show up he just waited as he was approached him

[Darth Vectis]

[COLOR=DarkGreen][SIZE=1]Kain was sitting in his apartment, lifting weights, reading up on the stone, whatever he could do to satisfy his new thirst. The moment he woke up that morning he felt like he needed to improve his strength so he worked out for almost the whole day, except for that hour where he went to retrieve a book on the stone he had come across. He spent the day reading and working his muscles, he grew more fasinated with his stone and its power the more he read about it and the others.
[B]
"God I feel great."[/B] Kain heard a chuckle from the stone.

[B]"Thats good, your starting to feel the effects of my power. Soon you'll be stronger then any man, your courage will grow and you will be almost untaintable."

"Almost untainable?"[/B] Kain questioned.

[B]"Yes, almost.... There are forces that I cannot protect against."

"Like what?"[/B] The stone laughed lightly again.

[B]"That my young master, is something you must find out for yourself."[/B] Kain sighed.
[B]
"Should of known that was coming."[/B] Kain dropped the weight and bookmarked the book he had and walked over to the stone, he picked it up and looked at the silver glow once more and shook his head at the stone.

[B]"So much mystery to you, so much power hidden within you and I can't access it yet."[/B] He smiled lighty and then his smiled faded and his face hardened, he had suddenly felt a cold shiver run through his whole body.
[B]
"That isn't good."[/B] Kain said to himself, the stone then spoke with an ergent voice.
[B]
"Get out! Get out now! Darkness is coming."[/B] Kain was about to leave when he remembered his costume, he ran to his bedroom and sntached it all up quickly, sticking the mask in his coak pocket and rushing out the door. Kain locked to door and made his way down 4 flights of stairs, the further he got from his apartment the more the cold chill faded and warmth returned. Kain made it to the ground floor and sighed, he walked out of his apartment building and made his way down the street casually. It was clear now what he must do, he must find the others before the darkness took them.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[BlackTigerGurl]

[FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue][LEFT]Sasha left late that afternoon her bag full of clothes, first aid kit, food, and other important needs. She needed to leave earily for her foster mother would be coming home any soon. She tucked her foster brother in bed for his nap and left.
[I]'I love you always,'[/I]she whispered as she closed the door of his room behind her. She opened the front door and closed it softly after her. She carried her bag on her shoulder looking as if she was running late for school.

"Were are we going,"she asked the stone as it dangled from her neck on a beautiful gold chain.

[I]'The train station,'[/I]it replied. Sasha was thinking on what else to say but her mind was swimming with questions and she didn't know what to ask first.

[I]'All your questions will be answered shortly. The girl with the pink stone shall help you. I can sense that she isn't fair away.'[/I]

Sasha didn't know what to say after that last comment so she didn't say anything at all. She past her old school and shivers ran down her spine as if someone had dump a pail of freezing water on her back. She dare not look at the teens that were outside. She walked a few more blocks until she came to the train station.

"Is this the place,"she muttered under her breath making sure no one was listening to her.

[I]'Yes, now get aboard the train. She should be there,'[/I]the stone said calmly.

"How do you know so much,"Sasha said paying the token it cost to board the train.

[I]"I know because I am one of the stones of power. You remember the stones at the musuem with the stolen stones. I am one of them. You found me, Sasha. We stones can feel each others power, good or evil. And we must move fast for the darkness is near.'[/I]

Sasha nodded not asking anything more. She boarded the train and looked around. She walked down the aisle of the train her eyes on the ground. [I]'I shouldn't be here. My foster parents will be worry sick.'[/I]

[I]'Try not to be afraid,'[/I]the stone said to her calmly.

Sasha nodded and took a seat in the front section she was in. There she saw a girl sitting by herself a flute case next to her. She looked up at their eyes met for a sec and then Sasha looked down.

[I]'It is her. The master of the pink stone.'[/I][/LEFT][/COLOR][/FONT]

[Deadpool]

"That girl is one of your followers"

Karne watched Alina leave. "Helps to have another good fighter on my other team." He turned to his gang and waved as the bell rang. "go on to class" The gang dispersed as Karne caught up with Alcina. "Hey i noticed you hvae one of those gem stones." He held up the black one

[Galvatron]

OOC: Sorry for the late post I was busy .

Benard looked at the white stone and was still shocked that it spoke to him.

Benard " Me a leader I have never been a leader. What makes me qualified over any one else ? "

White Stone " You have strength to bring those on are side together and. Your inner strength will give strength to those that become are allies.

Benard " Allies , is their some war involved ? "

White Stone " A war between good and evil."

Benard " You need me to lead some group of good vs a good of evil. * sigh * What of my brother I just can't leave him alone if evil is running around town."

White Stone " If we work quickly then evil should not be a problem."

Benard " Oh right let's get going and find the others."

Benard walked out of his room and looked at his brother.

Benard " Matt let's go for a walk."

Matt " I don't want too."

Benard " Just follow me because it's not safe for me to leave you alone because something bad is going down."

Benard put the white stone in a jacket pocket and zippered the pocket so it woulden't fall out. Benard with his little brother walked down the street and fate would lead them too Kain.

[Apherion]

OOC: It's alright, glad you posted!
[COLOR=Purple]IC:
Alcina smiled at Karne.

"I told you knew who I was." She smiled again, but it turned to a frown. "Where are the others?" He gave her a serious look.

"I met one of them, I just don't know where Greed had gotten to." She looked at him a bit startled. She minded how she acted out though. For some reason she had the feeling that rashness was punished harshly.

"When did you see her?"

"When I got the stone, both of us were running from the cops."

"Oh." She looked around the hallway, beginning to empty as the bell was about to go off. She ignored it though. "Do we even know where Red is..." she trailed off. "Who I mean is Destruction. I don't know why I call him Red."

"Because it's shorter. I haven't the faintest clue yet, but you better get to class." Alcina looked at him and nodded, leaving before she was told again.

In class, boring as ever, History dragged on forever. She had three of "The Girls" in each of her classes. Each three different from the last batch. She glanced at the innocent little things who gazed on at their History teacher who was spilling loads of rubish about the past. She already knew what happened. We had finally got our independence from Europe. Blah, blah, blah. The bell rang mid-lecture and Alcina rushed out of the door before hearing if they had homework or a test the next day. More than less likely it was going to be a test. She bumped into someone as she was leaving the class though.

"Hello Talon," she said in a sweet, low voice. He turned around, and she looked at him with gleaming green eyes, slightly obscured by her long, black lashes. She stepped past him and strolled along to her locker. [U][I]That was wrong, and you know it.[/I][/U] [I]But it is so fun.[/I] The stone giggled lightly, and Alcina knew it was agreeing with her.[/COLOR]

[digiX]

"hello Alcina" Talon said
[I]Talon that girl poesses an evil stone trail her she seems to have it out for you[/I] the grey stone said Talon nodded as he wrapped tied the stone to slik felt and tied it around his arm he approached Alcina
"I noticed that you seem to be following me" Talon said
"and I'd like to know why" He said
"and dont try to fool me I know when people are lying thanks to this stone I noticed you had one too ALcina" Talon said as he sat near her locker
"so tell me why are you following me" Talon said resting his head down on the wall

[Apherion]

[COLOR=Purple]Her face was buried in her locker, she was doing her best to keep from laughing. When she had completely gotten herself together, she shut her locker calmly.

"You caught me," she said theatrically. "I'm madly in love with you. That's why I'm following you Talon." She took steps forward toward him. "Can the stone detect sarcasm by any chance?" She turned around and started to walk away, but Talon followed her.

"And it seems that you are following me now. What do you want? Finally come to your senses?"

"About what, exactly?" She stopped. Astonished. Who could he be, if he was able just to ask that question with real conviction.

"Wow, I'd call you naiive, but I guess that wouldn't work now would it." She began to stride away from him, thinking about how the neutral stone could affect someone like that. And about her team, and where everyone was.[/COLOR]

[SunfallE]

[COLOR=DarkOliveGreen]Following the Pink stones directions Sandra switch trains several times throughout the night and day. She didn?t know where they were going and didn?t ask. She knew that it was taking her to where the other stones of good were. She herself could not sense them but that was probably because they were too far away.

It was late in the afternoon when the train approached yet another town. As it approached Sandra began to feel stirrings of conflicting powers. Once again she felt deep bitterness and hatred but among that she also felt a tiny sliver of fear that was also somehow pure and clean.

[I]Good, you can feel them. Both the darkness and the good, the one chosen by the blue stone will be joining us shortly.[/I] The stone said.

Sandra watched through the window as the train pulled into the station. One of the girls approaching caught her attention as she gathered her bag and entered the same compartment that she was in. Something about how she shyly walked as if afraid to draw attention caught Sandra?s interest. She entered the train and choose a seat that was near yet on the other side of the compartment. The girl looked up at Sandra briefly but when their eyes met she looked down.

There could be no mistake; she was the one chosen by the blue stone. Even if she had not been wearing the stone on a necklace around her neck, the aura of purity was unmistakable. Sandra waited for the Pink stone to say something but it was strangely quiet. It was if it and the one the other girl wore were waiting to see how the two girls would react to one another.

Although she had never met the girl something about her was somehow familiar to Sandra. Her mannerisms and the way she walked was oddly familiar. Even the way she sat near to her and was careful to not meet her gaze. [I]Of course! It was like the children she worked with at the orphanage! [/I] The ones who were beaten and abused by bullies at school, or by their parents before they ended up as orphans, no wonder it seemed familiar, she had seen it all to often.

Sandra knew she was right, she could not always heal the mental trauma, but she had healed beaten up children all too often. It was hard for her to understand what it must feel like, as she had never been beaten by anyone. She had always been able to protect herself with her barrier. And it was even harder still to understand why anyone would hurt another in the first place.

The train started moving once again and as it left the city the feelings of bitterness and hatred faded. Sandra watched the girl but she did not look up at her but instead stared down at her hands clasped in front of her on her lap. The stones too were strangely quiet.

Sandra reached over and opened her flute case. She knew just what to do to break the silence. She had done it so often for the orphans. Softly she began to play a soothing and calming melody. She closed her eyes and gave herself over to the song. Once again the Pink stone blended its consciousness with hers and kept her power from showing so visibly. As she played even though her eyes were closed she could somehow still see the others on the train. The other passengers became quiet and began to listen and the girl with the Blue stone looked up at Sandra her eyes wide with surprise.

She continued to play until she felt the fear from the other girl lose a tiny bit of its edge before finishing the song and opening her eyes. The girl with the Blue stone was still staring at her and as she put her flute away several of the passengers complimented her on the beautiful music before returning to what they were doing before she began playing.

Sandra put the flute away and said, ?My name is Sandra, what?s yours??

The girl looked down again and softly replied, ?Sasha.?

?Nice to meet you Sasha, I?m happy to finally meet another one of those chosen by the stones of power.? She said with a smile. ?My stone says that there are still others who will join us, how about yours??

Sasha looked up at Sandra and wondered how she could possibly be smiling! [I]It is because her stone is attuned to the happiness in others.[/I] The Blue stone whispered in her mind.[I] And yes she is correct there are still others we must find in order to stop the darkness.[/I]

Sasha looked down again and politely said, ?Nice to meet you too.? She was still afraid, but at least she was no longer alone.

Sandra didn?t press the conversation. It would take time for Sasha to open up and she was patient. Besides it was nice to finally have someone else who understood what was happening. Sandra couldn?t wait to meet the others. Even without any conversation, the presence of Sasha and the Blue stone was strangely comforting. Once again she looked out the window as the train continued on its way. [I] I hope we meet the others soon[/I], she thought to herself.
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[digiX]

"I did see sarcasim but not that much its expected from a stone of lust" Talon said
"but I am following you because I feel like I need to" Talon said the stone turned a little purple but not very
"so why is it you were so angry when I ignored you earlier" Talon said
"it surprises me how you who posses the stone of sight can be so clueless" ALcina said
"I dunno I think it only works when it invovles the stones" Talon laughed

[Darth Vectis]

[COLOR=DarkGreen][SIZE=1]As Kain was walking down the steet he saw a young man and a boy, he didn't think much of it until he bumped shoulders with the man and Kains stone spoke frantically.
[B]
"He has a stone! He has a stone!"[/B] Kains stone said with ergency, Kain turned around and pointed at them man.

[B]"You!"[/B] The man turned, as did the little boy. The man smiled lightly.
[B]
"What do you need sir."[/B] Kain stepped closer to the man.

[B]"Don't play coy with me, you know what I am talking about. You hold a stone like me."[/B] The man laughed lighty.
[B]
"Yes, you are correct. But let us take this somewhere a little more private."[/B] The moved into a near by ally way, the boy looked bewildered by what was going on. Kain and the man stood in the ally way.

[B]"So now that we are here. What is your name and what stone do you hold?"[/B] The man held out his hand, Kain gripped it.
[B]
"The name is Benard and this is my brother Matt."[/B] He said as Kain looked down to the little person that still looked confused.
[B]
"And I'm Kain."[/B] Kain released his hand and sighed.
[B]
"So again, what stone do you have my new friend?"[/B] Benard unzipped his jacket and pulled out a pure white stone, Kains ston instantly reacted.
[B]
"That is the leader, he is one of the good stones!"[/B] Kain sighed.
[B]
"Now do you care to show me your stone?"[/B] Kain smiled lightly and reached into his coat pocket and pulled out the silver stone.
[B]
"This is the one I hold, appearntlly my stone tells me you are the leader. Looks like we are stuck together to find the others."[/B] Kain gestuered out of the ally.
[B]
"Now, I suggest we find the others."

"Sounds like a plan, but my brother won't be safe with us chasing the dark stones."[/B] Kain looked at the boy for a moment.
[B]
"We'll have to find somewhere he can go without worrying about any darkness finding him, we'll have to do that later. But for now, you lead the way."[/B] Benard left the ally with his brother following, Kain covered the back as they resumed their walked down the street.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[Horendithas]

[COLOR=Indigo]It was early afternoon when Sena arrived at the town the Red stone had led him too. As he entered he could clearly feel the darkness of what seemed to be at least two other stones of power. The bus pulled into the small station in the center of the town and once it stopped Sena grabbed his small bag and exited the bus.

He walked up the street and found himself a hotel to stay in for the night. He checked in and after putting his things away in the room he left to explore the town a bit on foot. He had barely started walking down the street when he felt the same strange unsettling feeling that he had felt around the girl the other night! As he started walking in the direction it seemed to be coming from he also felt another strange presence. It was just as unsettling, yet it was tinged with fear as well. What ever it was it was close. He quickened his pace, pausing briefly in front of the school as he could clearly feel darkness radiating from within.

He ignored the school and continued to follow the feeling. His instincts and training as an assassin told him that this was more important. He came to the edge of a hill that overlooked the train station. It wasn?t much of a hill but it was enough to give him a clear view of the platform. He pulled out a small set of binoculars and looked through them at the people boarding and leaving the train. It had been night when he first saw the girl but he was sure he would recognize her. Sure enough he spotted her sitting in one of the cars. It didn?t look like she would be getting off.

Another girl caught his attention by her movements but when she entered the train and sat down part of the train's structure was blocking his view and he couldn?t see her very well. All he caught was a flash of white, which was probably part of either her clothes or a ribbon in her hair. As the train started to pull away he put the binoculars away. It was a pity that he had yet to learn how to bypass her barrier, he could have easily taken her out with his sniper rifle. Even if the train had been moving it would have been child?s play. At least he had a better idea of what she looked like. Now it would be easy to recognize her.

He turned and started walking back towards the school where he had felt the darkness. It was a pity he had not clearly seen the other girl either. His instincts told him that she too possessed a stone of power.

[I]That?s correct. [/I] The Red stone said in his mind. [I]The other girl was directed here to find her. It is a pity we did not get here sooner as we might have been able to stop her before she found the bearer of the other stone.[/I]

Sena didn?t care; after all, he could wait. Besides it was more fun to corner your target when they least expected it. It was positively thrilling to see their faces when they realized that they were trapped and at your mercy.

?So now what do you want me to do?? He asked the stone.

[I]Go back to the hotel, tomorrow you will go to the school and register as a student. It will be easier for you to move among the students that way. There you will meet the one who posses the stone of Lust and our leader the stone of pure Black. Greed is somewhere around here as well.[/I] The Red stone said.

[I]One thing to keep in mind, our leader has no tolerance for disobedience so you had better keep that in mind. [/I] The stone said.

Sena smiled and said, ?So long as I am allowed to take part in the killing and destruction, I don?t care who is in charge.?

[I]Yes but you are thinking of killing those who you use to serve.[/I] The stone replied.

Sena laughed. ?That?s because they were weak and planned on destroying me once I was no longer useful. If our leader is anything like you, he will not be weak. It will be enjoyable to finally work with someone who is not pathetic. Besides anyone who is a part of creating the visions you have shown me deserves some measure of respect. I will gladly pledge my skills to one such as he. But then you already knew that or you would not have chosen me in the first place.?

The red stone chuckled. [I]Indeed you are correct, not only are there those who oppose us, but also there are those who sit on the side and refuse to pledge any form of allegiance. They have the unique ability of being able to see through the deception and power of both good and evil. But such an ability will not change the fact that your skill at killing others does not require my assistance. They will be able to see you for what you are, but it will not change your ability to silence them if they should get in the way. I will enhance your skills as needed, but there will be times when you will have to rely on your own skill to deal with our enemies.[/I]

Again Sena didn?t care, if those who were neutral stayed out of his way, he truly did not care what they did. He was more interested in slowing destroying the girl with the long blue-black hair. It was a pity he had to stay here, he would have loved to track her down.

Sena walked back to the Hotel. Tomorrow would be interesting, as he would finally meet others dedicated to bringing about the visions of death and destruction. Just thinking about it gave him immense pleasure.[/COLOR]

[Apherion]

[COLOR=Purple]"I'm sure. I've got better places to be now, Neutral." She started to walk faster to her Spanish class-seeing as it was her worst subject and she really needed to get there, but- "God! What the hell do you want?"

"You still haven't answered my question."

"If it'll make you go away, I was getting pissed being you are harping on my nerves. As you are right now, now if you don't mind me leaving." He grabbed her wrist and made her look at him. [I]I am not lying to you.[/I] She thought darkly, and he released her. [I][U]What was that about?[/U][/I] [I]You have got me, Lust, you have got me.[/I]

She sat down in her usual seat, at the back of the room. Misa, Heart, and Jessica were all in her class. All three Seniors who didn't want to take Spanish and get it over with. So, here Alcina was, stuck in a class with three of "The Girls" that she despised, quite a lot, frankly. Jessica, Misa, and Heart were all gabbing away, probably about how Alcina was a stupid whore or something around that specific area.

One of her classmates decided that they'd practice their Spanish skills on her. She was just happy that her patience wasn't wanning as it was with that kid. Talon. The thought just irked her. How he can be so indifferent... It just made her want to choke the life out of him. [I][U]You will be able to...especially if he gets on Chaos' nerves as much as he does yours.[/U][/I] [I]I can only hope then is that what you're telling me?[/I] She folded her arms across her chest and gave a blatant nod to the person whom she had been ignoring, and just stood up. Walking out of the classroom with her books.

[U][I]Don't you need to inform people before doing that?[/I][/U] [I]No, I never have. Never will. You have done that before I am sure.[/I] [U][I]Yes, but didn't you say it was your worst subject?[/I][/U] [I]Ok, I'm getting a B in that class...[/I] Her stone sighed exasperatedly. It didn't talk to her until lunch, when Alcina had decided to leave school for the rest of the day. It chastised her all the way home, about how she needed to be responsible, even though she was for evil-you still needed to be in school.

[I][U]What if Chaos needed you?[/U][/I] [I]Give it a rest, I'm calling Diane.[/I] Picking up the phone, Alcina dialed Diane's number. It rang a couple of times before she picked up.

"Hello?" She said on the other end.

"Hey, Di, it's Al. Meet me at the Starbucks?" Alcina asked Diane.

"Sure, in twenty, all right?"

"Sounds good!" Both hung up at the same time. It would be nice to talk to her about the weird stone. [/COLOR]

[digiX]

Talon took a sip of Coffee when Alcina walked in
"What the hell are you doing here are you stalking me!" Alcina yelled
"no, I left shortly after our last conversation I always come here after I leave school its funny how we keep bumping in to each other huh" He chuckled
"funny! I wish I could strangle you!" Alcina left Talon started laughing
"Whats so funny?" Alcina said
"its just... from you know I cant be fooled yet you are masking" Talon laughed
"what do you mean what can you see" ALcina said curiously
"its not clear because its not invovles your stone but it looks like your happy to see me" Talon said

[Deadpool]

Kanre leaned against his locker as the school doors opened and the new kid walked in.

[I]"Right on time. I told you he would be here"[/I]

Kanre watched him as he went by. "Good, he is cold and will stop at nothing to get the job done"

[I]"How can you tell that"[/I]

"Just by looking at his eyes" He turned his eyes back to teh wall on the other side. "What's your name? I really don't want to have to keep calling you red all the time"

[Apherion]

[COLOR=Purple]Alcina practically collasped on the floor. She stood up and glared at him.

"How'd you figure that I'm happy about seeing you?" He just grinned and sipped his coffee complacently. [I]What the... Lord.[/I] She rolled her eyes to the ceiling.

"Al!" Alcina turned around to see her friend, her [B]only[/B] girl friend.

"Hey, Di. How's it going?" Alcina glared once more at a smug looking Talon, pointed her finger at him and mouthed: "We'll finish this later."

"Ah, it's going. Missed you at school." Alcina turned back around and sat at her friend's table.

"You, missed me? Wow. I feel special." Alcina said quite truthfully. If Diane missed someone, you knew they were high on her list.

"Don't make me sound [I]so[/I] selfish, Al. You [B]are[/B] my friend."

"True, true." Both laughed. "I'm going to get some coffee, you want some?"

"You know what I like." Her friend said smiling. So Alcina went and ordered their drinks. Two cappicinoes, both vanilla. Coming back to the table, Diane took a greedy drink. But then something gold caught Alcina's eye.

"So you have the gold stone." Alcina said hushedly.

"Yes, as you have the purple. Glad to see my friend's not on the side of good." Alcina smiled widely. She cast a side-ways look, and grinned.

"How could I be? Seeing as my stone fits perfectly. Lust..." she whispered so no one heard too much of the conversation.

"And I, Greed. I assume you've met Chaos by now? I met him when I was stealing the stone."

"I know, he told me. He just didn't know exactly who you were. Karne doesn't seem the type to exploit, if you know what I mean."

"Crystally." By now they had finished three coffees.After the fourth, they were ready to leave. They had both dicussed what was happening and that they had no idea where Red had gotten to.

"See you tomorrow." Alcina called to her disappearing friend. Diane waved goodbye to her, and Alcina headed to her house. As usual, her parents weren't home, and wouldn't be until one in the morning. It was sad, but she didn't care anymore. Since they didn't bother to tell her that she was being replaced by their work, she didn't worry about them.

The next morning was kind of hard to swallow. She didn't want to get up, and yet she did. Very unwillingly, but she got up. Putting on a deep black skirt with silver chains, a metallic purple long-sleeved shirt, and a pair of black boots with sliver chains on them, she walked down stairs and ate a quick breakfast.

She arrived at school about the time she usually did. [I]Ah, the perks of being sixteen.[/I] She sighed and walked into the school, avoiding any confrontation on the way. She just stood by her locker, but looked up when she saw two people conversing. On was Karne, but the other...she gave points to whoever knew who the other was. She just knew he had red hair, that was all. [I]Do you know, Lust?[/I] [U][I]Well...I think that's Red, as you so fondly called him.[/I][/U] [I]What do you mean fondly-I don't know who he even is.[/I] [U][I]Calm down, I was kidding with you. But yeah, I think that's Red.[/I][/U][/COLOR]

[digiX]

Talon arrived a school and saw Alcina and Karrne and Red he stopped Alcina as she was about to leave
"can you pay me the curtoisy of anwsering why you are happy that u saw me at starbucks" Talon said

[Apherion]

OOC: Hey digiX make your posts a little bit longer than two sentences, thanks :animesmil
[COLOR=Purple]IC:
"You arrogant kid!" She didn't scream as loud as she wanted to. "Get off your high-horse and quit thinking that I like you." Infuriated, Alcina slammed her locker shut. This was getting old fast. She was getting very tired... [I]Can I please just kill him now and get it over with? No one will know.[/I] [U][I]Night is when we kill, not day, and especially not at school. Alcina, just tolerate him for now.[/I][/U] [I]Tolerate him! Tolerate him! What do you think I have been doing![/I] She rested her forehead on her locker, trying to look defeated.

"You are a nuiscence. If you really are supposed to be nuetral, why are you bothering me so much?" She didn't know why but her head was hurting severely. Maybe she shouldn't yell all the time when she's angry. Calmness seems to do the job just fine.[/COLOR]