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 Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 1:17 pm
Akari o Tsukeru
{Translation: "Illumination"} xxxxxAn island of light. With thick forests and one town in the center (Akarui Town -- Bright Town), Akari o Tsukeru has been known to have strange shows of light much more magnificent than the ordinary lightning bug display. Strange and multi-colored orbs of light appear after dark, casting a warming glow. This is a natural occurrence caused by odorless gasses being released from deep, but seemingly impossibly narrow holes in the ground. Not much is known about the safety of the gasses, but with the health of the people being generally average, it’s not a big concern. Many tourists come in to see the magnificent lights of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. There is low marine supervision, but the civilians have their own tight laws and uphold them to the highest degree. Still, the occasional pirate will dock and come through.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 1:30 pm
 Winter ☠ Cascada...so I use medicine instead! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ xxxxThe morning was crisp and bright on the island of illumination. The docks, which always had low supervision, were currently filled by a huge, ominous black shape flying a frightening jolly roger. Pirates. What stunned the one and only watchman the most was a small shadowed figure flying off the ship's bow at the speed of light. Arms flapping wildly, Winter Cascada screeched as she fell. Still, she managed to command Cody, her messenger hawk. "Cody! My bag!"xxxxNo sooner had the command been spoken, the hawk soared out of the ship, talons gripping the strap of her black messenger back quickly, saving it from a watery grave. His master, however, did what some would call a 'belly-flop' into the water. Without too much struggling, Winter started sinking in a comically slow manner.xxxxAfter she was completely hidden from sight, Winter burst free from the murky depths, predictably, yelling her head off. "Yeah?! Well who needs your stupid, smelly crew anyway! I hope you all get scurvy! I hope your wounds get infected and your teeth fall out!" Soggy boots trudging through the thick mud that covered the seafloor, Winter's normal outfit was soaked through. Her hair, tied up in twin ponytails to each side of her head, hung limply. After brushing some seaweed off her shoulder, Winter looked to Cody, who hovered in front of her, still faithfully holding her messenger bag. "We really don't need them, you know. We'll be perfectly fine by ourselves." Winter watched as the pirates started setting sail once more, their only mistress the open sea, their only duties to their captain... and Winter was still waterlogged and stuck on land. Heaving a sigh, Winter repeated herself. "...perfectly fine by ourselves."
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Zemyx The Titan Destroyer
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 1:57 pm
Jake C. Mitchell G'day Mate! How ya' Blokes doing?! | | | | | | | | Meanwhile during the day, a calm boy was walking around through the forest near the docks with his guitar set off. He was busy not noticing a thing much just focusing on the thing people do everyday called life.
He sat down on a perfect shaped rock with his guitar. He started to tune it as he soon started strumming like he doing a rock song as he started singing the song he was performing on his guitar strumming quickly.
Music
"late night, brakes lock, hear the tires squeal
red light, can't stop so i spin the wheel
my world goes black before i feel an angel lift me up
and i open bloodshot eyes into fluorescent white
they flip the siren, hit the lights, close the doors and i am gone
now i lay here owing my life to a stranger
and i realize that empty words are not enough
i'm left here with the question of just
what have i to show except the promises i never kept?
i lie here shaking on this bed, under the weight of my regrets
i hope that i will never let you down
i know that this can be more than just flashing lights and sound
look around and you'll see that at times it feels like no one really cares
it gets me down but i'm still gonna try to do what's right, i know that there's
a difference between sleight of hand, and giving everything you have
there's a line drawn in the sand, i'm working up the will to cross it and
rhetoric can't raise the dead
i'm sick of always talking when there's no change
rhetoric can't raise the dead
i'm sick of empty words, let's lead and not follow
late night, brakes lock, hear the tires squeal
red light, can't stop so i spin the wheel
my world goes black before i feel an angel steal me from the
greedy jaws of death and chance, and pull me in with steady hands
they've given me a second chance, the artist in the ambulance
can we pick you off the ground, more than flashing lights and sound"
He was singing as his voice sounded clear and perfect for being in a band.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 2:11 pm
Winter ☠ Cascada To heal the world with words of comfort is impossible......so I use medicine instead! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ xxxxWinter was about to start hiking up a path marked 'to Akarui Town' when a beautiful noise caught her attention. Glancing to Cody, she turned from the path and towards the wild, untamed woods. "Sounds like music," Winter replied, despite the redundancy. Cody dropped the messenger in the sand and flew quickly in front of her, flapping his wings and screeching in the way only a hawk could. It was his warning; be careful, don't be so trusting and naive. At least, that was what Winter assumed he was thinking. "Don't be so paranoid, Cody. I'm sure it's just someone who lives here..." Plucking her bag from the sand, she held the bag before her with both hands, so she didn't get the strap wet. Pushing through thick foliage, rocky soil and uprooted logs, Winter finally found a clearing. A guy was sitting there, playing an oddly shaped guitar. Winter stayed hidden for a while, then stepped into sight when she thought the song was over. Clearing her throat, she asked, "Do you live here? Do you know where I can get some new clothes?"xxxxWinter winced as Cody settled on her shoulder, his wide hawk gaze set on the musician before them. By the way his talons bit through the protective padding on her shoulder, Winter knew she didn't trust him. Then again, Cody didn't really trust anyone until he got to know them.
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Zemyx The Titan Destroyer
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 2:27 pm
Jake C. Mitchell G'day Mate! How ya' Blokes doing?! | | | | | | | | The boy which he appeared to be called by the name Jake as he was finished as he turned his head to a girl which seemed to be in a situation by her appearance toward him. He admired it slightly as he just continued to tune his guitar silently.
"Yeah, I do..I know of a small house where I live at near the dock..so you don't have to travel too far into town for some new clothes for you to wear.." He said to her pointing toward the direction which seemed to be northwest from his current position. He soon stood up as he hanged his guitar by a strap on his back across his chest.
"That small house is mine..so I'll let you come with me to unlock the doors." He said with a faint casual smile as he started walking the much more better trail waiting for Winter to catch up to him.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 2:40 pm
Winter ☠ Cascada To heal the world with words of comfort is impossible......so I use medicine instead! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ xxxxWinter knew Cody disapproved of the idea by the feeling of his talons squeezing her shoulder. Honestly, you're too smart to be a bird, Winter thought, waving a dismissive hand in front of his beak. "Thank you," Winter said, smiling brightly. She followed him down a trail, slightly annoyed at herself for not noticing the interlacing paths throughout the woods. That would've spared her a scratch or two. Still, she was bright-eyed and cheery as she followed the guy. Which was strange, considering the fact she'd been pitched off a (very tall) ship less then ten minutes before. "Also... this may seem strange to ask, but... do you know how often ships come in and out of here? Not marine ships, but fishermen... traders... maybe... pirates?"
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Zemyx The Titan Destroyer
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 2:51 pm
Jake C. Mitchell G'day Mate! How ya' Blokes doing?! | | | | | | | | Jake thought about it for a moment as he looked at the trails on the dirt which seemed clean by him walking here all the time. "Not very often...but if you're looking to go somewhere..I got a ship you can use, not steal.." He said smiling slightly as he came up to a small yet nicely built cabin as he opened the door up. "Well, I mostly live here just to do regular stuff..nothing particular.." He said to her as he just noticed something. ~It's odd...I feel myself started to attract to her...but not much..~ He thought to himself thinking as he let her go inside first and him second.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 3:10 pm
Winter ☠ Cascada To heal the world with words of comfort is impossible......so I use medicine instead! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ xxxxWinter smiled uncontrollably. Was it that obvious she wanted to start a life of piracy? People were already assuming she'd steal their belongings. Winter dipped her head in a polite bow as she passed him. Coby, on the other hand, flew up to the ceiling, as if to check for rafters. When all he found was flat ceiling, he circled down and landed on a chair in the corner, amber eyes glaring at...xxxx"It just occured to me! I've been very rude! I'm Winter Cascada, and this is my... eh... partner, Cody. He's a hawk." Winter smiled, cheeks warming a little, her rudeness eating at her. But wait- wouldn't a life of piracy justify being rude? But her past wouldn't, and that was for sure. Winter glanced at Cody, her eyes being drawn back to the quiet and somewhat mysterious man before her. "I didn't catch your name, either."
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Zemyx The Titan Destroyer
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 3:28 pm
Jake C. Mitchell G'day Mate! How ya' Blokes doing?! | | | | | | | | Jake smiled very little noticing her smiling completely more than him as he nodded understanding her. "Winter.....pretty name you have.." He complimented her. "The name's Jake. Jake C. Mitchell; love." He said to her with an cool English accent. He walked around to a drawer as he opened the top one up which was the guest's drawer. "I originally built this house for others like visitors to come by if they're in the need for a place to stay for the night then head into town..so this place probably does have some clothes for you to wear.." He said to her. He sat down on a different chair as he was still continuing to tune his guitar. "This here is Bizarre...it's my weapon..and instrument...and yes..I did name it Bizarre." He said introducing his guitar just in case she wondered what's with him and his guitar.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 3:50 pm
Winter ☠ Cascada To heal the world with words of comfort is impossible......so I use medicine instead! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ xxxxWinter chuckled, "How very bizarre that you'd name your guitar 'Bizarre.'" Giggling childishly for a good three or four seconds, Winter finally recovered and smiled brightly, "Thanks again for bringing me here," she said, walking over to the chair Cody had staked his claim on. She placed her bag carefully next to him and both parties exchanged annoyed glares. "Don't mind Cody, either, he's always like this. Moody little bird." Walking farther to the drawer he'd opened, she found herself feeling a bit more reserved than usual. Would it be rude to look around at his house? But then... it was so interesting, and he did bring her here after all. "I promise I'll only be in your hair to change. I just got here, after all, and I'm excited to see the town! I've heard a lot of cool rumors about this place!"
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Zemyx The Titan Destroyer
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 4:04 pm
Jake C. Mitchell G'day Mate! How ya' Blokes doing?! | | | | | | | | Jake only laughed a little for a while as he finished tuning his guitar. Now is sounded much more better as it now sounded similar to an Acoustic. "I see, well it don't matter..I feel some comfort with somebody visiting here..so the best a guest could do is look around. Though the town does seem rather casual to others.." He said as he started to increase his smiling a little bit more now. He looked through the window thinking to himself. He was hoping he could get to the Arabasta Kingdom in the short future.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 4:18 pm
Winter ☠ Cascada To heal the world with words of comfort is impossible......so I use medicine instead! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ xxxxWinter's smile grew, and she immeditely looking everywhere and at everything. From the walls to the furniture, to a few doors. It was nice, cozy even. So much different then her own home, but in many ways, better. Looking into the drawer he'd open, she immediately saw a shirt that would work; a simple black tank top. It was longer than hers, which meant it would cover more skin, but that would probably help her fit in a little more. She found some rather small pants, too. She could roll them up to her knees and they'd (probably) fit her fine. Pulling them out, she looked to the man, "And it would be fine for me to borrow these?"
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Zemyx The Titan Destroyer
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 4:26 pm
Jake C. Mitchell G'day Mate! How ya' Blokes doing?! | | | | | | | | Jake nodded at her. "Yeah...sure, knock yourself out..not like I'm gonna peep or anything.." He said to her. "I know somebody who can clean your clothes actually if you need to..she helped my shirt still be black and not brown when it's raining." He said chuckling a little. "Well, feel free to change, I'm not gonna look.." He said still looking through the window not bothering a soul.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 4:44 pm
Winter ☠ Cascada To heal the world with words of comfort is impossible......so I use medicine instead! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ xxxxWinter blushed a little, turning her back to him just in case. Unfortunately, that was facing her, giving her a flat look. How was it a hawk had so many different expressions? Winter undid her scarf first and threw it at the bird, "You're a guy too; have some respect and hide your eyes," pouting, she watched the hawk turn his back on her. For a moment, she simply looked at the fabric in her hand, then shuddered at the cold, wet shirt. Stripping quickly, she replaced her shirt almost as soon as it was off. Still, she couldn't help chuckling when she imagined what reaction her mother might have towards her current situation. Pulling the one thing she always carried out of her bag, she changed into fresh underwear then slipped off her knee-long, black broom skirt and pulled on the new pants which just happened to fit her perfectly, if not a little too loose. She rolled up the pant legs before turning back to Jake, "I'm done!"xxxxThe minute she said it, Cody flew from his chair and perched on her shoulder. His talons, sharper than nails, bit into her skin ever so slightly, but that was to be expected without the extra padding her normal shirt had on both shoulders. Still, she couldn't help but flinch a little.
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Zemyx The Titan Destroyer
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 4:57 pm
Jake C. Mitchell G'day Mate! How ya' Blokes doing?! | | | | | | | | Jake turned his head again to Winter as he soon fully turned around to her. "Wow...you look very...very...uh.." He tired to say a more better meaning for the word beautiful. "Phew...is it me? Or is it 'Hot' in here..?" He asked pulling on his collar a little to pull it off. "Oh wait, it's just you." He complimented her.
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