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Teishoku stared in wonder at the large forest. He glanced to and fro with glee at the amazing plants and animals he passed by. He struggled not to sneeze again, but he failed. more puff of green and yellow shot from his face in a rush. He still wasn't quite used to these things inside of him. His body didn't feel quite the same. He couldn't place his finger on it, for it felt like a number of things were changing. He sneezed once more. And squirmed a bit. He wasn't exactly used to giant trees carrying him. And after their um....not so pleasant introduction, he was slightly apprehensive of the vine lifting him off the ground. He wondered where he was going, although he was fairly certain the even larger tree, the one that stuck out from the rest, was probably their destination

He turned to the ent....Jurak. He decided to make conversation "So....You still haven't told me whats going on..."

((i swear to god....if you say the word ejaculation one more time...I'm ruining the story for you.)

Teishoku tried to smile and be polite. but the giant try people were not exactly gentle. Following the rough landing, provided and sponsored by the giant ent's urge to allow him to fall from unreasonable heights, Teishoku found himself being poked and prodded by the lot of them. He was still wiping spores from his nose every couple of minutes, however at least he wasn't sneezing as much now. Now people- he started, before getting pushed and interrupted guys- He tried again. but failed once more at capturing their attention. Screw this he thought, getting annoyed. He was a happy go lucky dude...but patience was not his forte.

He bit into his thumb. Trees......are earth....This should get their attention His earth rune drank the blood of his finger greedily. He'd never seen it act in such a way. He felt the familiar tightening of his skin as his fingers turned a tan color. the coloring was beginning to grow over the top of his fist knuckles. still getting stronger....awesome he thought...appreciating his growing abilities. He was about to slam his fist into the ground. Perhaps the crater that would result would be enough to gather their attention and stop them touching him. He raised his hand high above his head, but paused. There was a tingling in his fingers. He glanced at them cautiously, and his mouth grew wide as he saw his hand changing.

The rune on his thumb said earth. When he was in stone finger form, that was the only rune visible. the others were underneath the tan coloring. His rune pulsed on his finger, green. The rune for earth began to shift ever so slowly. A stroke was added, a small indention, removed. His fingers began to get darker. Still stone, hard, they now had a brittle feel, and were the color of bark. He looked at his thumb. Stared at the rune. 'Nature' was inscribed where 'earth' used to be. He rose his hand high, or as high as he could, considering the people he was in the midst of. Someone tell me what the hell is going on!!!

Teishoku balled the fist of his bark colored hand and placed it into the open palm of his other hand. He bowed to the tree people. The potential they just instilled into him weighted him greatly. With an army.....and a base....and power....I could fix this world... He thought about it for a few seconds. Power was addicting. If he got some, when would he stop? how would he know when he'd gotten too much? He shook his head. He'd cross that path when he reached it.

He sneezed. He brushed the few spores that flitted around his face out of the way. "I appreciate greatly what you have done....I don't understand why rape had to be involved, I've never read of that happening to anybody....in any story of power....ever...." He paused. He wanted them to understand exactly how messed up what they did to him was. They're eyes shifted to each other. He continued. "but no matter. It is done. I must take my leave. My body craves a potion I have not have in the longest of times. I shall return after a time, to learn your ways and make myself strong enough to defend you all. He sat down to concentrate. The ents stared at him curiously.

Teishoku grinned. This was a technique he'd read in one of his foster father's tomes. It was an ancient technique that used chi instead of magic. It used their own physical and magical abilities to amplify certain aspects of themselves. He had never really done it, but he's practiced the procedure plenty of times and figured it couldn't be that hard. He sat still and closed his eyes. He breathed deeply. He began to direct his chi into his lower body. He could feel the process as it took place.

His brained slowed down suddenly. He wasn't practiced in beggar chi kung. He wasn't sure he could do it right. He began to panic as his mind suddenly went off on random tangents s**t, why can't I think??? Relax, breath. s**t! Am i about to die? He couldn't do it the proper way. He flooded his lower legs with all the energy he could collect and completely blanked his mind.

He stood. Blanking his mind stopped his chi from ripping it to part. He would not be able to do this very often until he practiced. He took off. His feet flew across the ground with speed so high it felt as though he were floating. He couldn't remember where he was headed, or what he was running for. but it didn't matter. He knew that if he thought too much while his chi was ravaging his body, he would go crazy. He kept running, the ents turning to see him into the distance. They looked at each other. They probably should have told him 'exactly' what they did to him. His powers would be getting out of hand soon. Ah well...he'd be back

Since leaving her brother's lair, Aiko's been wondering aimlessly, talking to random people about random matters. She learned of the many trivial matters of the Dark Kingdom and even less of others. Upon entering the forest, she felt an immediate sense of calm emitting throughout the land and trees. Aiko figured this was a very nice place to think and meditate and, for her, to nap. Aiko sat in the treetops, cloud watching and sun soaking. The shadow form of her favorite cat was curled in her lap, purring softly in its sleep. Aiko was just about to fall asleep herself when she heard voices drawing near her. She tensed, careful not to wake her cat, and listened intently. She peeked through the curtain of leaves and saw a blind bandit talking to a beggar. She was still tense, poised to attack, but after sensing no threat from either of them, she relaxed once again against the tall oak she was in, soaking in the sun's rays that filtered through the leaves. She sat there, listening to their chatter, and soon fell asleep.

Aiko was a vampire. Being such, it would have been very uncharacteristic of her to be afraid of falling from such a height. She calmly twirled through the air, silently commanding her shadow cat to return to its natural place under her. She slammed into the ground, but it didn't hurt much because her shadow had made itself into a sort of cushion.

Aiko picked herself up and stretched, changing her shadow once again to her cat. She was taking her time in answering his question only to aggravate him. To get him back for the fall, of course. But she soon realized that he didn't seem to mind her stalling. He just stood there, staring her down.... She kinda liked that...

"I think introductions come first" Aiko said as she got up and dusted herself off. "I am Aiko Alucard... yea, that Alucard. As for why I'm here, I just felt that this place was pretty and peaceful and felt like being here. Are you gonna say this forest is yours?" She waited for a response, mocking him with her eyes.

Aiko turned back to the tree she fell out of, halfway ignoring the man behind her, only slightly offended by the fact that he just called her annoying, and pulled on a tree limb to test its sturdyness. "So all I really need is a reason to be here, and the ents won't attack me, right?" Her shadow cat jumped into her arms, lovingly rubbing its head across her cheek.

Aiko turned back to the man, staring at him in the eyes. "What if I said that I wanted to learn something, and that I wanted to learn from you? Y'know, like had you as my teacher for a little while." Aiko slowly circled around the beggar and his friend. Ok, so he's kinda good looking...

"Yup yup. I believe I could learn a lot from you." She stopped, and caught the meaning behind her words. "And I mean nothing sexual by that! I just... Y'know... I just wanna learn about the how's and why's the way things are." Aiko finished her circle around the two and stood to face the beggar again. "If you want, I could pay you for your services, like how others pay for private tutors. Anything you want. Just please don't kick me out of this beautiful place..."

Teishoku smacked his forehead. I knew it! I just 'knew' it! One shows up and they just start coming out of the woodwork. Teishoku bristled at the word vampire. It had been a while since he'd been hunting his parents' killer. Mayhaps this boy...No. It wouldn't be him. This oaf, bumbling through the forest like a baby. I could probably break him in two.

Teishoku paused and wondered if this is what all of his kidnappers thought before they got him. He grinned. The tables were turned. If he wanted, he could kill them both. Hell, Durzo could probably take them.

Teishoku pulled his eyes away from the vampire girl's body and addressed her, looking eye to eye. Listen. I'm tired. And you and your friend aren't making things easy for me. The only reason I'm making a fuss is because the Ent's specifically told me that I would be safe from others while in this forest. This place is sacred. If you stay here, I can't be sure of what would happen to you.

He paused and scratched his head. This is so irritating. I just want some rest. And who is this new guy? What the hell is going on? He continued I don't believe you wish me harm, therefore I will consent to let you stay. The one and only condition being that you stay near me and do as I say at all times. Don't be confused. You're obviously from the Dark Empire. Your lord comes second. You would do what I say, and 'then' what he says. If you can't agree to that, you must leave. For your own safety.

Teishoku rounded on the new arrival. And you! Who the hell are you? What do you want? He paused for a second. Actually I don't care. I'm sure you heard me. No visitors. I've been kidnapped numerous times and i'm not in the mood to watch it happen to someone else Du- Durzo was already at his side. Dagger drawn.

Teishoku was still a little creeped out by that. Durzo, would you mind fighting this man? There are only 3 outcomes I'd be happy with. I'd be pleased if you beat him until he leaves. If he makes some sort of impression on you, let him see me. But if he's as stupid as he looks and refuses to leave, you can kill him.

Durzo nodded and advanced forward. Teishoku watched. Wow, being obeyed is awesome. He turned and walked off to find a quiet spot to rest. He motioned for his newest recruit to follow. They needed to have a talk.