forum Realm of Many and Criminals of Pain (closed)

Started October 14, 2018 by @Rvan group

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“Anywhere…” Rigel winced at another pang of pain in his head. I’m talking to a hallucination… He leaned over, choking up bile onto the sidewalk with a groan. My head… His powers flared up, the closest lightpost groaning.

Well, I’m not too helpful in the first place if I’m like this…. Mamoru let his fur disappear as his bones and muscles changed to take on the body of a male human being. Fully dressed and ready to go, he leaned down to help Rigel to steady his feet. “…I hope you don’t mind…”
He kept a close eye on the one downed street lamp, and the other one that was barely moving, yet creaked eerily. I don’t understand…

Rigel blinked at the changing hallucination, but he readily leaned on the male. His head slumped a little, and his eyes seemed to droop lower, yet he still mumbled, “What was -hic- your name again?” His head screamed again, and his visibly cringed in pain. Geez, what had I even taken?

He was afraid to tell him, but he figured Rigel wouldn’t do much harm, regarding the state he was in. “The name’s Mamoru….” Kaze no Ichirou echoed in his mind, yet was not said. “I don’t remember catching your name either.”
He hoisted him up, feeling his energy drain as well. I’m not sure if I can take this guy all the way back to the riverside…. I only came here expecting to get some food…

(Kaze no Ichirou is basically First child of wind)

“Rigel…” He gave him a lopsided grin, which fell with another sharp pain in his head. He tried to take a few steps and support himself, but really Mamoru was the only source of balance for him. Rigel directed his attention to a park bench (made of metal) that seemed to creak as they passed. I got to control my powers…

(New character :D)
Name: Daichi (means “Big land”)
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Straight
Occupation: Food gatherer
Appearance:

Personality: Understanding and sympathetic
Flaws: Tends to act before he thinks but never lets people take advantage of his kindness
Powers: Can control the growth/aging of smaller plants (aka not bushes or trees of any kind)
Other: Known as “Tsuchi no Ichirou,” First son of Earth
Has the same disliking of humans for the same reason Mamoru does, but he’s less stern about it.
Also because of his personality, he’s seen as the “father figure” for the small group he looks after along with Mamoru.

(Thanks :3)

Mamoru started to struggle under Rigel’s weight and his steadily decreasing amount of energy. “I don’t know if I can make it like this,” He growled, grinding his teeth in mere agony. “This’ll be tough for the both of us, but I’m sure that once we’re out of this city, everything’ll be easier….”
As the bench creaked, his humanoid ears tingled. I have to get of here, and at the perfect pace…

(By the way, can we think of a name for the city?)

Rigel limped along, muttering, “Alright… the edge of the city isn’t far…” He focused on his breathing, praying his powers wouldn’t spiral too out of control before they got out of the city. There are too many metals in the city… I don’t even know why I don’t move to the country… The thought seemed nice, but he knew it was too far fetched on his income of scraps.

(Maybe… oof, i’m bad at names…
Rassa?
Dertoit? (lol)
Helio?
Idk)

(Helio sounds cool to me if ur fine with that)

“That’s a relief,” Mamoru responded with periodic pants. This is driving me crazy… “Our place is over by a remote riverside in an abandoned castle….. if that’s okay with you of course.”
They shuffled along at a steady pace, his feet beginning to sting with achiness. His shoulders were incredibly sore from practically carrying Rigel’s entire weight. I’m not sure if I can hold this anymore….
His head ached and his bare skin crawled as fur slowly grew back to reveal his true self.

(lol, I got really confused for a second when you said ‘periodic pants’)

(Chemistry is wrecking my life)

“I’m okay with anything…” Rigel trailed off, the world spinning a bit with every step they took. His head still pounded, but it seemed to hurt less as they moved away from the city. “Just as long as there isn’t any metals…”

(Delete that picture before it haunts me in my sleep, lol!!!)

“I can’t guarantee there won’t be any metal, but there’s definitely less than what there is here in this city…” He gave up the fight against his body’s appearance, his short snout returning to his face. Oh well…. he has to see it eventually anyway.
As the atmosphere got darker and darker, he felt sleep creep up on him. I knew I should’ve done this earlier.
They went down the road a long ways before Mamoru turned off it and into a wooded area.

How the heck is my hallucination carrying me…? Rigel squinted at Mamoru’s fur and snout, then brushed it off as him just being way too high to know left from right. He wearily stumbled along with Mamoru, just going with it. I’ll sort through what happens in the morning…

I hope he’s doing alright… Mamoru continued along the faded wet-leaf-covered path down the river. In no time, they encountered the faded ivy wall that surrounded the place. He opened it up, ushering Rigel on through.
“Mamoru!” A deep voice caught his attention up at the balcony above the front door. “Is that you? We’ve been waiting hours for you to return!”
He glanced up to see none other than Daichi.

(Might spam some new side characters soon, lol because they’re all liviing in there!!— if that’s okay)

(Yeah totally :D )
Rigel groaned at the voice, headache panging again. He felt his powers flare up, but nothing nearby was metallic so there was no effect other than Rigel clutching his head in pain. “Who is- Who is that?” Rigel asked as he started to feel nauseated again.

(I edited an actual picture into Daichi’s entry, if u wanna have a look :))

“If you don’t mind, that’s Daichi,” Mamoru said, scuffling themselves up to the door. “He practically runs the place when I’m absent.” While still holding Rigel upright, he pulled one of the two doors open and into the foyer.
The ceiling was high above their heads, a massive elegant tassled chandelier hanging down. The walls were covered in a gorgeous gold lacing, and on the floor was a giant, circular moasic of the dragon himself, Ryuu.
Daichi came rushing down the left staircase. “Mamoru! I—“ He immediately cut off the instant he saw Rigel.

(Ooo! Cool!)
Rigel squinted at Daichi, “Uh, hey…” He trailed off, looking around trying to absorb all this. I’ll figure it out in the morning, Rigel told himself again. “Too many hallucinations for one night…” He jested a little bit, laughing before another pang of a headache made him wince.

(New character! :D)

Name: Kohaku (Amber)
Age: 15 years
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Straight
Appearance: Red fox with long red-orange hair
Personality: Sweet and kind
Flaws: Puts herself first too often
Powers: Can conjure fire and create heat with her hands/body
Other: Known as Hi no Jirou (Second child of fire)

(Thanks, there’s more pics coming, too :3)

Daichi finished coming down the stairs with a look that seemed more than just confusion. “What on earth are you doing bringing a human in a place where they aren’t even supposed to be in the first place!?” He hissed.
Mamoru folded his ears back with aggression. “He needed some help, and he also didn’t seem like the type that’d try to take our powers anyway!”
The panda sighed, calming himself down. “I suppose he can stay, but just be careful— everyone else is sleeping, and I’ve been up waiting for you to bring back food…”

(Another new character! :D)

Name: Junichi
Age: 17 years
Gender: male
Sexuality: Straight
Appearance: Arctic fox
Personality: Warmhearted and courageous
Flaws: People take advantage of his kindness when they have the chance
Powers: Control the flow of water and can conjure water
Other: Known as Mizu no Jirou (Second son of water)

“I’m not food,” Rigel’s lazy voice protested, he brain fried at this point. Unconsciousness ate away at him, but he leaned over a hurled up bile again onto the floor. He slumped more on Mamoru, his hand wiping at face. I’m such a mess…

Daichi flinched at what he did. “Alright, this guy can stay here…. I believe there’s another bedroom open somewhere upstairs… I’ll take care of…” He wrinkled his nose. “…well, whatever that is.”
Mamoru fought to keep Rigel on his feet as they made their way up the left staircase to the second floor. “We’re almost there….” I can assume he hasn’t had sleep all night yet…
They meandered down the hallway and into a small, nearly empty room with only a bed, a nightstand and a small wooden armoire. The white paper lanterns on the wall beside the door were dimly lit, ready to go out. It’s not much but it’ll have to do for now.

Rigel flopped onto the bed, drooling slightly. He let out a groan, his powers flaring up but with nothing to catch on. “My head…” He groaned again, pressing his face into the mattress. Sleep wanted to sweep him off his feet any second.

“Judging from that, I’m sure he’ll want to eat something tomorrow morning,” Mamoru uttered.
Frantic yet heavy running footsteps approached the doorway, forcing him to swivel around. “Mamoru!” Kohaku stopped, panting. She was dressed in an orange, loose, silky garment with nothing covering her black feet. “Wh-what’s going on?”
As much as he wanted to growl at her, he talked himself out of it. “Nothing’s going on right now— everything’s taken care of, and you need to go back to bed.”
She began to stroke her tail shamefully. “I will… I’m sorry.”

Rigel didn’t here them using the last of his strength to roll on his side before he went unconscious. He looked like a mess, he smelled like a mess, he was a mess. And he would probably still have a headache in the morning too, but he didn’t let that stop him from sleeping.

Kohaku wandered away and Daichi took her place in the doorway, but with a hot bowl something in his large black hands. “I assume he’s sleeping…?”
Mamoru sighed. “You made… what… soup for him?… It’s almost morning, and you got him soup?”
“I”ll keep it on the fire in the kitchen for when everyone wakes up…” He broke a jaw-craking yawn. “And I suppose you can go to bed as well.”
For the first time in a thousand years, He blinked heavily, taking one last glance at Rigel before retiring to the master bedroom. I hope he sleeps well…

(Another new character! :D _{When will it end?)}

Name: Youichi (Ocean son)
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Straight
Appearance: Cyan blue kitsune
Occupation: Living space maitenance (Makes the place more “liveable”)
Personality: Energetic but not peppy
Flaws: Usually wears himself out by overdoing some things
Powers: Can shape, conjure and purify water
Other: Can use his nine tails to propel himself when he swims
Known as Mizu no Ichirou “First child of Water”

Rigel awoke later, blinking wearily. Where am I…? He jerked to a sitting position, memories flooding him not a moment later. He glanced over the room. I’m still here… Rigel’s mind raced, trying to pick through what had happened last night. My powers had been out of control…

Kohaku lied wide awake in her bed, too scared to go back to sleep after what she saw. H-How can Mamoru bring a human being into the castle??? It may just’ve been her, but judging from history, any of them would want to stay away from human.
Maybe he can explain it when sunrise comes…. She rubbed her eyes thouroughly with her black-furred knuckles. I can’t think enough about what his intentions are…