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Post by aqua-armor on Jul 20, 2007 18:34:43 GMT -5
How long have I’ve been walking? This has to be at least the third or fourth day… Kairo’s stomached growled. I need food. He laid there, in the grass, watching the sun slowly rise above the trees. Still clenched in his right hand was the one star dragon ball. He looked down at it and tired hard to hold the tears back. My eyes must be completely red by now. Stupid ball, why do I still have it? Because this is all that’s left. This and… Rolling over he sat there staring at his little sisters hair ribbon. Closing his eyes he took in the sent of it. It still had traces of the sweet smell of her hair, along with ash and fire. The tears couldn’t be held back any longer, they came and didn’t stop until he fell asleep.
Waking to the late afternoon sky he sat up, usually an easy task, but in his weakened state it was painful. Using a tree for support he stood up and began his aimless wandering. A while had passed by, he found a stream and took a quick rest to drink and to eat the berries around the stream. He continued onward.
How long can I keep this up? As long as it takes. Which is how long? Just keep walking. One foot, then the other. Keep walking…
Who knows how long it had been, but the sun was setting. He welcomed the cool air of night. He walked a little farther, but slowly his eyes began to shut. Finally he fell, exhausted, to the ground and slept. What he didn’t know was that he was walking towards the SOFS mountain base.
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Post by ~Zukuro on Jul 20, 2007 20:38:14 GMT -5
Sleek green scales scraped against the trees as an enormous titan snake slithered through the thick forest. Dark gray bands lined his back and covered his face like a raccoons mask, a large silver key was tied ever so carefully around his neck, and on his back sat a short haired saiyan boy with lush green tips to his spiky silver hair. Traveling the forest, they kept watch over all the life within it, and reaped the souls of those who dared disturb it. “Ben…” the young saiyan called softly, his voice had an essence of air, wind played very quietly behind it as he spoke in the most gentle manor one could ever hear. The giant serpent turned his head to acknowledge him. “There’s a presence here that’s been bothering me lately…innocence.” He said, again ever so softly as he opened his solid black eyes, to look at them one would think him to be soulless, and dead.
Though they seemed to hold no life his eyes saw only the good and pure things, wile piercing the evil and unjust.
Ben nodded and followed his friend’s directions that lead them to a small break in the foliage. Ben slowly made his long body into a barrier around the place his saiyan companion had stepped off. Tayto rounded a Tree as though he where a ghost. His chocolate brown tail and hair gracefully swept as if in slow motion as he stepped over the roots and slowly up to the sleeping form of a slightly younger boy and knelt down silently. As his silver and green hair fell to his face Tayto extended one arm and allowed his index finger to touch the other boys’ side the black leather straps that constructed his gauntlets made his arm look much thinner then it was. Jet black eyes scanned the exhausted form before him and it told quite a story. “ Ben…” he said softly, standing back up to meet the snake as he moved his head to answer the saiyans call.
“we’ll take him to the SOFS… he’ll be safe there.” he said gently looking over his shoulder ensuring no danger followed them. his eyes held a white shine from the ever delicate blue light that the moon cast down through the trees.
Ben nodded once again and turned in the direction of the base as Tayto, despite his lean and graceful appearance, lifted the younger boy across both arms effortlessly, as though he where a small child. The gentle sent of innocence and ash covered him and Tayto could only imagine what he’d been through. Even the way he griped the orange sphere with out a shred of greed told him pieces of the story. He read people like books.
Gracefully and silently the ghostly, yet very much alive and solid saiyan gave a short bow and perched himself once again on Ben’s back and letting the younger boy’s head rest on his lap. Gently poking the other boys head and parting his hair curiously Tayto knitted his brows at the scars on his face and finally let his hands rest in a protective manor over the sleeping boys fore head.
Every so often Ben would stop and double check their surroundings but for the most part it was relatively safe ride to the base once there Ben slid into the courtyard and let Tayto off his back who then picked the younger boy up and gave another bow as thanks to Ben who licked the saiyans face lovingly “the dawn is almost here, love. We best be off soon, I’ll be quick as I can” Tayto whispered as he turned towards the doors to the base and laid the other boy down on a padded bench just outside. He then left him a water flask and a pair of ookie-fruits to start him in the morning and fled back to Ben. Not wanting to be seen and scolded.
No one that rose in the morning and slept at night could accept him, he couldn’t be seen by anyone in daylight, they would hate him.
Death has no friends. He’d been taught this everyday.
(( blah I not happy with it but ohwell.... Tayto ish a good boi, sometimes. he's still gonna be there in the morning, just hideing all creepy and ghosty like << >>))
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Post by aqua-armor on Jul 23, 2007 18:15:36 GMT -5
Kairo didn’t remember falling asleep, but he sat there staring at himself on that morning… smiling. Do I remember how to smile? And there, smiling back was sweet, innocent Nari. He wanted to reach out and never let go, but all he could do was watch.
“Good morning Kairo!” She greeted the dream Kairo. “Where are you going?” “I’m heading off on a little trip, I’ll be back this afternoon.” he answered. “Can I go?” She asked tilting her head slightly. “I’m sorry Peanut,” he said kissing her forehead, “maybe next time.” “Well, ok you promise?” “I promise.” I’m sorry Nari, I broke our promise… “Ok, love you Kairo, have a good trip!” she turned waving and walked back to the house. The real him began calling after her, "No Nari! Come back! Come with me! No!" But, no matter how hard he screamed she would never hear him. It was just a dream. She vanished and everything went black.
His body began to feel as though it was lifting. Am I flying? Then, a voice as soft and graceful as the wind spoke. It was hard to understand what it was trying to say . “…Ben…take him…SOFS…be safe…dawn…quick...” Who’s Ben? Go where?
Waking to the morning sun shining in his eyes Kairo sat up. In a cracked voice he said aloud, “Where am I?” Kairo jumped, his own voice startling him. He hadn’t spoken since then. He looked around and saw buildings and was sitting on a padded bench. Next to him sat food and water, which disappeared fast. Hunger still clawed at his stomach. He looked around for someone, anybody. Somebody has to live here right? Something seemed to be in the bushes, but it was probably just an animal. How did I get here?
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Post by ~Zukuro on Aug 16, 2007 4:24:39 GMT -5
with a very loud boom Ben rolled off of a rock and fell out of the bushes hard upside down he snores softly with a rather large bubble from his left nostril that shrunk and expanded as he breathed.
mostly asleep and now only partly hidden amidst the serpents coils was Tayto. he'd wanted to leave but something piqued his interest about the other boy, he really wanted to observe him more but Ben's blunder made that impossible. " uh oh" he whispered softly, as his eyes went wide, not sure weather he should vanish or speak up.
(( lame but I'm comming out of a slump next post will be much better I promise! ; 3 ; ))
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Post by aqua-armor on Aug 16, 2007 12:51:47 GMT -5
Getting up was still painful for Kairo, but he managed to stand on his feet. With one hand on the wall for support and one hand above his eyes to block the sun's glare he walked a few steps forward. A loud boom from the woods made him jump. Almost everything made him jump now. He quickly glanced to the bushes. Still he didn't see anything. It's just an animal Kairo stop being such a baby. He looked again to the bushes. Wait, what if it's somebody that lives here? "Hello? Anybody out there?" He yelled out, his voice still very scratchy. Sighing he sat down, for standing was very taxing on his body. The cool floor felt good. His stomached growled again. This place doesn't look deserted. Someone has to live here. I hope...
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Post by ~Zukuro on Sept 25, 2007 15:13:44 GMT -5
Taito would remain hidden from sight until it was dark he felt a bit awkward and hid amidst Ben's coils.
although they remained hidden Kiro was out in the open and spotted by a sentry on one of the surrounding walls towers, soon someone was on their way to meet the newcomer, with a doofy grin on his face the self proclaimed best solider in the base trotted out to Kiro holding his signature bright red baseball cap to his head. "HIYO!" he called cheerfully, it was none other then Jack. the most well known saiyan in the base, simply for his childlike attitude.
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Post by aqua-armor on Sept 25, 2007 15:50:55 GMT -5
Kairo looked up to the sound of a voice. He let out a sigh of relief, glad to finally see someone besides himself. Using his hand to block the sun he took a good look at the other person. He seemed to be kind, with the goofy smile he had across his face.
Kairo decided he could trust him, but really he had no other choice. With the last of his strength he slowly he began to get to his feet . He tried to walk forward toward the man, but he stumbled and fell to his knees. His body refused to move any farther.
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Post by ~Zukuro on Sept 25, 2007 16:02:55 GMT -5
jack was about to introduce himself when kiro fell to his knees and showed no signs of getting back up. "oi, are you alright?" Jack asked tilting his head.
Taito lurched forward a bit wanting to help and growling lowly at Jack's response.
jack then reverted from a retarded look to one of a more serious stature. he knelt down and offered his shoulder to Kiro as a gesture he would help him up "come on lets get you to a doctor." he siad in a much gentler tone.
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Post by aqua-armor on Sept 25, 2007 16:26:49 GMT -5
Kairo looked to the man when he knelt down next to him, "Th-thanks," He said shakily.
Trying to gather any strength there might be left in him he put his arm around the man and they stood up together. Kairo looked down at the orange ball held in his right hand. He wiped the dust off it on his pants. Slowly they walked forward, with Kairo sometimes stumbling along the way.
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Post by ~Zukuro on Sept 25, 2007 16:37:14 GMT -5
Jack gave a soft smile as he lifted Kiro and put his amr around the boys middle to support him "no worries, mate" he added with an aussie accent. he'd taken notice of the orange orb but decided not to say anything and simply led Kiro in the main doors and called in armorish for a medic the first there was of course Violet, she brought with her a stretcher that hovered level with her hip.
"stranded traveler" Jack stated simply, as he lifted Kiro of the ground and sat him on the stretcher he snatched the dragon ball from him to keep it from Violets sight. as she was ever on the look out for them in hopes to wish for universal knowledge. he gave a reassuring wink as he slipped it in his belt bag and walked along side the stretcher keeping in confidence he wouldn't leave.
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Post by aqua-armor on Sept 25, 2007 17:07:29 GMT -5
When they first walked through the doors of the building, Kairo stared in awe. Kairo had lived in a small town all his life and had never seen a building this big before. The man beside him called for a medic in armorish, was he an armor too? He was suddenly lifted on to the stretcher brought by a doctor, the man took his Dragon ball. Kairo was about to yell at the man and grab it back but he slid it into his bag. This confused Kairo, but he didn't say anything. He flexed his fingers opened and closed. This was the first time the ball had left his hand in four days, his fingers were stiff.
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Post by ~Zukuro on Sept 25, 2007 17:59:06 GMT -5
Jack watched bemusedly as Kiro flexed his hand and gave him a gentle pat on the shoulder. soon they made it to the hospital wing and Kiro was hoisted off the stretcher and onto an examination table where Violet then poked and prodded him with her stethoscope, tongue depressor, thermometer, blood pressure gauge, flashlight, reflex hammer, the works. she wrote everythign down formher quick examination and began asking questions "what's your name? how old are you? where did you come from? how did you get here? what species are you? does your family know where you are? are you a run away? "is someone after you? when was the last time you ate?"
Jack began to get lost and put his hand up a moment, "whoa whoa! slow down there, Skippy! he's practically brain dead and you're treating him like a computer, let the kid rest for pittys sake!" he asked in that "are you nuts!?" tone.
Violet then looked at Kiro and felt a bead of sweat roll down her cheek. "heh, Gomenasai." she said setting her clip board down. after a few more moments Kiro was moved to a room of his own to rest and jack took it upon himself to take him a rather large tray of food to fill him up after his obvious lack of eating. he sat the food down on a atble that slid over the bed and returned the orange orb to him. "keep that thing hidden, kid. unless you want it stolen." he said in a hushed tone
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Post by aqua-armor on Sept 25, 2007 18:30:32 GMT -5
"Uhh um..." Kairo sat blinking, confused at all the questions being asked of him. Good thing the man had said something when he did, because right now Kairo didn't even know if he could answer some of them.
He was moved into another room. The bed felt so good after sleeping on the ground for so long. He almost fell sleep but the man came in with a tray of food. It reminded Kairo of how hungry he was. It smelled so delicious. Kairo began to eat at once, stuffing his face. He stopped when the man pulled out the Dragon Ball, and handed it to him. Kairo took it and hid it under the pillow for now, doing as the man asked. "Thanks... again." Kairo told him, "M-my names Kairo."
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Post by ~Zukuro on Sept 25, 2007 18:38:25 GMT -5
jack waved goofily and smiled "you're welcome kid!" he said brightly he had a personality that made even a cold hospital feel like a freak show "nice to meet you Kiro, round here they call me Jack." he said with a toothy grin as he offered his hand to Kiro.
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Post by aqua-armor on Sept 25, 2007 18:54:44 GMT -5
He took Jack's hand and shook it. He gave an awkward half of a smile. "I would like to try and answer the other questions, but quite honestly I can't remember the half of them." He told Jack. Kairo ate some more of the food laid out in front of him. He wanted to eat more of the great food but his stomach was already full.
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