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Post by ZaRenkinjutsushi on Aug 10, 2006 19:15:28 GMT 12
Jyuken let out a slight groan as Leonne's hand slammed on his leg. Unlike others, she actually hurt.
Leonne and Percival's recent conversation left him wondering... It'd be weird if he were to be involved in this, which was neigh impossible by his standards. Jyuken stayed half awake, just in case anything happened. When he heard nothing for 5 min., he fell asleep.
Blood ran Jyuken's sword as the aura faded from Salome. He didn't realize what he had done 'till Salome spoke, "Jyuken... run. I... I did something and... and..." Salome limped to the ground. As he saw his dead twin brother, Jyuken started to cry. After a few minutes, he looked to his door to find his father, mother, and older sister Reya, all surrounded by a red aura. 'Just like Salome...' Jyuken tried to run, but he simply kneeled there. 'RUN YOU IDIOT, RUN!' Reya ran at him with her sword prepared for assault.
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Post by Thermite on Aug 10, 2006 19:20:37 GMT 12
Leonne retired to her room and laid under the sheets, staring at the ceiling out of boredom. She turned over and looked at the moon. A feeling of guilt molded into a sphere and lodged itself in her throat. "I should tell him. Yet I'm scared. He may not return to me." She chuckled lightly despite the fact that should found nothing funny.
"I'll just live on in my little delusional world."
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Post by ZaRenkinjutsushi on Aug 10, 2006 19:50:34 GMT 12
This time Jyuken was thrashing around, sweating like hell. He could not escape the dream, no matter how hard he tried. He didn't want to re-live this...
Sprawled on the floor was Reya, a deep slash across her face. Jyuken couldn't believe it: He had just killed his twin brother and sister. But Reya was the best swordswoman in the family, how did he defeat her...?
Still at the doorway were Jyuken's parents. They eyed him with a powerful yet blank hatred. Enraged Jyuken cried to them, "ARE YOU GONNA' KILL ME TOO?!" Deftly the duo attacked Jyuken with full force. He didn't know whether he could do it...
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Post by Percival on Aug 11, 2006 5:39:33 GMT 12
Percival found himself unable to sleep. He tossed to the side and heard heavy panting. The archer glanced over at Jyuken and scowled. He got up and walked over. Percival crossed his arms and went to the bathroom for a glass of water. Rather than drink it, he poured the liquid over Jyuken's face and frowned. "Die in war, you've served your country. Die in battle, and you have your weapon by your side. Die in a dream, and nobody will be there to congratulate you. Whelp..."
Percival placed the glass back on the desk and slipped under the covers. He clutched his forehead and groaned. "Count Yazuac... he's a hex-mage. I forgot about that. Maybe the bastard put a curse on me. Relentless flashbacks that don't make sense, cold sweats at night, heh. It's taking it's toll. Ugh..."
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Post by ZaRenkinjutsushi on Aug 11, 2006 8:04:03 GMT 12
Jyuken felt a cold splash on his face as he faced his parents, but even that did not release him from his insanity.
It was unbelievable, the speed of Jyuken's sword. He constantly tried to defend himself, never having an opening to attack. There wasn't any way to defeat them, they taught Jyuken; they knew his every technique, his every move. In a desperate move to escape Jyuken changed his style of fighting. He twisted his sword so that the blade point faced the oppisite way it normally did. Therein Jyuken immediately gained the advantage and striked.
His parents laid dead on the floor. Speechless Jyuken still couldn't believe what he did. But it wasn't his fault! He didn't want to do this! Tears streaming down his cheeks, Jyuken took his pack and stuffed all of his belongings inside it. Afterwards he jumped took Salome's bloodied body and carried it to the back oh his family cabin in Kizaya Forest. There he dug 4 body-sized holes and placed Salome in the first. 'Salome, Reya, mom, dad, what have I done?'
He did the same with his parents and and Reya, buried them, and suddenly he saw someone standing behind the trees. He thought it looked like... 'Wait, I didn't know him then, why is he...?'
It looked a hell of a lot like... 'Percival?'
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Post by Percival on Aug 11, 2006 8:21:09 GMT 12
Percival closed his eyes and blinked. He found himself looking from a third person perspective, Jyuken with a blood-soaked blade and himself. Except... he looked much younger than his current age of twenty-three. Was he eighteen? A raw recruit of the- The Mercenary's Guild! ...I was a part of that sellsword committee?
"Well well, a killer on our hands. The little brother of Salome the traitor. Borus, apprehend him! Christopher, check the graves, make sure they're dead." Percival strode closer and grabbed his scabbard. He tapped it against Jyuken's shoulder and smirked. "Are you going to kill me? A witness?"
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Post by Thermite on Aug 11, 2006 8:28:34 GMT 12
Leonne fell into a hazy slumber. She wasn't aware of her surroundings and her dream was like a misty earthquake. Quickly her thirteen year old self ran through the Mercenary's Guild. The elder members chuckled as she flew past them; their widely acknowledged ball of energy was on the move again. Leon the Dealer.
Leonne took a sharp right and bonked her head collided against another. She rubbed her head and flushed. "Ah... sorry, Jacques!"
The enigmatic blonde shrugged and adjusted the enormous crossbow strapped to his back. He was only about a year older than Leonne, but quiet as mouse. "...it's okay." Leonne watched as he left and started to run again.
She shouted, "Percy's coming back! Today!! Woohoo!" Leonne blinked and looked around. It was morning.
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Post by ZaRenkinjutsushi on Aug 11, 2006 9:00:38 GMT 12
Sunlight penetrated Jyuken's window as the sun rose from the horizon. Despite that he did not wake from his dream... no, it was no longer a dream, it was a memory.
Jyuken's hands were locked in chains as he was being escorted to... wherever Percival was taking him. He walked half consious, his head throbbing in pain.
Percival and his companions had met Jyuken in Kizaya Forest the day before, after the murderer buried his family. When Percival walked up to him and smirked, "Are you going to kill me? A witness?", Jyuken felt great pain in his head and had blacked out.
So there they were, walking over to wherever his captor was taking him. Continually he tripped on the uneven bricky road under the unforgiving rain. He constantly heard two men laughing as he tripped and ignored them. Finally, after hours of traveling, they were at their destination.
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Post by Percival on Aug 11, 2006 9:04:33 GMT 12
Percival flinched in his sleep and grumbled. He placed a hand on his forehead and continued to dream.
I watched as Borus and Roland began to joke amongst one another. Chris was at my side, watching out for any bandits. I sighed and looked back at Jyuken. "Okay, this is far enough. Release the boy. We've fulfilled our contract to investigate the Ryzares. Bloody poison... it makes you wonder if people hold any honor!" I chuckled as my two knights complied, releasing the boy from their grips.
Chris gave me a worried look, but I waved my hand in front of her face. "It's fine. The Mercenary's Guild doesn't have to know about this little mishap. Besides, I promised Leon I'd be there today."
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Post by Thermite on Aug 11, 2006 9:10:21 GMT 12
Leonne knocked on Percival and Jyuken's door. She got no reply. With a huff, Leonne went downstairs and decided to order breakfast. "Three orders of the scrambled eggs and bacon. Oh, and make sure two of those orders have extra pepper and tabasco. Plenty of spices to wake them up. Thank you."
Leonne walked back up the stairs and cackled devilishly to herself. She regained her normal demeanor quickly and let out a sigh. "To the Pyre's Dwelling."
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Post by ZaRenkinjutsushi on Aug 11, 2006 9:25:38 GMT 12
Now Jyuken was getting annoyed. Why couldn't he wake up? This... memory was now bothering him rather badly. He wanted to wake... at least he didn't feel his body thrash.
Jyuken was thrown to the ground and abandoned by Percival and his group of soldiers. As their voices faded Jyuken's head throbbed so severely he couldn't see, but at least he could think. At least his sword was in his hand... it was one of the best he forged with alchemy. He was only a couple of leagues from town, he could probably make it. So he crawled foward. Unfortuately Jyuken lost conscienceness after taking a few steps. The last thing he saw was a woman with black hair looking above him.
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Post by Thermite on Aug 11, 2006 13:12:57 GMT 12
Leonne grabbed two plates and kicked open the door. Careful not to drop their breakfast, she set them down on the bedstand. Leonne stared at Jyuken. He looked more like he was out cold rathen than merely sleeping. Percival on the other hand appeared fine. She shook her head and began shovelling the chili-induced eggs into Jyuken's mouth.
"Eat and suffer! Or at least wake up. Either way, neh?" Leonne smirked and waited for the aftermath of her devious actions.
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Post by Percival on Aug 11, 2006 13:15:30 GMT 12
Percival let the hearty smell of fresh eggs waft through his nose. He turned over and opened his eyes. Percival grabbed a plate and a forkful of eggs. He swallowed and sighed. "You should add more tabasco. Honestly..." Percival stared at Jyuken and then back at his breakfast.
"...get me some juice would you?" he asked Leonne.
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Post by ZaRenkinjutsushi on Aug 11, 2006 13:23:36 GMT 12
Jyuken felt something plop into his mouth, and he hungrily chewed on whatever was in there. A moment later he felt someone throw something flaming at his tounge, which instantly woke him up. "Gah! Fire! Fire! Fire in my... mouth? Wait a minute... Leonne? What did you do?" Even though his tounge felt scalded he managed to discover Leonne had stuffed eggs packed with tabasco and chili. "...What was that for? You didn't hafta' wake me up like that..." He hoped he hadn't made himself look like an idiot...
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Post by Percival on Aug 11, 2006 13:28:32 GMT 12
Percival let out a light chuckle and set down his plate. He sighed and leaned back, staring at the ceiling. The hint of chili was still in his mouth, but he wouldn't act like a complete moron over it. "The land we're travelling through next is desert. Spices will be abundant. Get used to it. Personally, I enjoy spicy foods. Jalepenos, not good enough. Try eating wasabi straight with the soy sauce. Now that's a challenge."
Percival grabbed his bow and quiver. He stood up and looked around. "...did I just rattle on about my likes? So much for heartless. Fools. Yazuac rumor-spreading meatbags. I, myself, think I'm more... arrogant than heartless."
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