Post Apocalyse World RP

[Akai]

<<Previously @ PokeBattlers>>

Characters::
Lucius (http://i35.tinypic.com/ddgylk.png)
Zidane (http://i33.tinypic.com/v5bes5.png)
Lucian (http://i38.tinypic.com/bdqtlg.png)

Previously... Lucius met Zidane by accident and after an encounter by Lucius' evil brother Lucian, both Lucius and Zidane are on the run. Lucius explained how he had the Lost Technology, and Zidane was a little shocked to know that such a powerful weapon was in the hands of a timid demon.


Lucius turned away, "The Lost Technology isn't mean to be a weapon. Father never wanted that. He wanted to help people... to better mankind, even if he was ridiculed for his work." His voice was low with some regret.

[Damon]

Zidane took a deep swallow and sighed, "So its true then? Whoever has control of the Lost Technology then they can rule everything?"

[Akai]

"Yes and no. You saw Lucian break my neck, correct? He killed me. That would be probably the sixth time I've died. The Lost Technology is wonderful, yes,... but everyone has the wrong impression of it."

[Damon]

Sixth time...wow Zidane thought, he's immortal then.
"What are you planning to do with it?" Zidane asked.

[Akai]

"I don't know. I don't even want it. This... power. This responsibility. It was forced on me." He sighed painfully, recalling the memory. "Lucian wasn't always as free. Nearly 300 years ago, this world was different. There were peaceful times. Lucian was made into a demon... the very first one. He used his power to destroy. He went against Father. Father, in turn, made me into a demon... to fight Lucian. When he was defeated, I couldn't kill him. He was my brother. I instead took his soul and locked it deep within me. I lived with him for so long... He tortured me from the inside, and sometimes controlled me. I couldn't take it. I let him out. I put this world in danger." He fell to his knees, crying. "It's all my fault!"

[Damon]

Zidane gave his friend a smile, trying to cheer him up. "Its not your fault. Everything happens for a reason, and your brother Lucian, it wasn't your fault either. You saved him not wanting to kill him, just because he's a bit bad doesn't mean you can change him back. Your a demon also, you can just as easily get up to par with him. You seem like a kind-hearted fellow, Lucius." Zidane was just rambling but he wanted to help this man just as much as anything. "I know you'll make the right choice whatever it is."

[Akai]

"No. I failed everyone. I should have killed him... but I couldn't."

[Damon]

"Well..." Zidane thought. "If you want too why don't you do it now then? Become just as strong as him and take him down!" He was now standing up with his arms flailing in the air trying to motivate his fellow companion.

[Akai]

"I'm sorry. I'm just not like that. I don't see violence as the only way."

[Damon]

"Well you seem very bright." Zidane smiled. "I'm sure you'll find some way to fix these things."

[Akai]

"Zidane... I'm sorry. I'm just too afraid. Lucian was made to help the world, but he did the opposite. I was made to save the same world, and failed... I... I just don't know what to do. I'm so scared."

[Damon]

Zidane held in everything, he didn't want to shower Lucius with his problems too so he just tried going on cheering him up. "Lucius listen, you don't have to be scared anymore. I'm here." With that Zidane gave his friend a great big smile. "You have a second chance on saving this world. And I'll help in anyway possible. I promise."

[Akai]

"No... Believe it or not, I've had some help before. Several other demons and a few humans. When Lucian got the Lost Technology and I took it away, we split up. I did it for their safety."

[Damon]

"Heh." Zidane coughed. "Lucian..."
Thinking back to what he said before to Lucian, he wished he could become stronger. That offer would have been the best thing to happen to Zidane, he didn't know why he didn't take his chance.
"Well...What are your next plans then?"

[Akai]

"Just to run. You can call me a coward, if you like. I honestly don't care anymore."

[Damon]

"I can't call a friend a coward." Zidane grinned. "You have your reasons for running. Thats what I've been doing my whole life."

[Akai]

"I have a question... Why did you accept? You saw what he did, to his own brother. He has no compassion for any other living thing."

[Damon]

"Strength...is power..." Zidane sighed. "Power is what I need. Not to sound power hungry but I need it to do something important."

[Akai]

"Why do you crave power? Power is so... evil."

[Damon]

"I don't crave power." Zidane spat back. "I need it. Craving it makes me sound...sound...so vile..."

[Akai]

"My apologies..." He flinched. He walked off, "Safe journey. Please watch out for Lucian."

[Damon]

"The same to you." Zidane said towards Lucius. "Take care my friend. Hopefully fate has more adventures for the both of us eh?"

[Akai]

Lucius walked off but stopped. He narrowed his eyes, glancing around. How many? One, .. two, three... ...nearly 13. We stand no chance. I can smell both human and demon blood. "Zidane... heed my warning and run."

[Damon]

Zidane glared back towards Lucius who called him out. "What's going on now..." Zidane sighed. "Lucian found us already!?"

[Akai]

"No..." He spoke before several ropes, guided by small weights, flew out and around Lucius. He didn't fight. He know all too well what happens when you struggle. The ropes were pulled and tightened, as a few men came out.

[Damon]

Zidane armed himself quickly and took his stance, "What the heck! Lucius who are they?"

EDITED: My bad. @.@

EDITEDED: My bad once again >.<

[Akai]

(Tis Lucius ^_^'' not Lucian)

Lucius sighed, "Zidane. Do not fight... Just accept it." (ugh... that sounded wrong)

The men went to Lucius, tying off their ropes and kicking him to the ground. They look at Zidane and ease to him.

[Damon]

Zidane took his fist down as the men approached. Accept it? he thought.
Giving a dark glare to stared at the men, "What do you want?"

(Oi...Zidane is a little too...'friendly' with Lucius. Lol)

[Akai]

Without words, the men sprang to him and tied him up, throwing him beside Lucius.

[Damon]

Shaking his head he let out a gasp, "You have very nice friends." He joked to Lucius.

[Akai]

"These aren't friends... If I recall, they are slavers. Both human and demon are captured and enslaved. I think this group is one of the nicer ones..."

[Damon]

"Slavers, when are they ever nice?" Zidane sighed. "What a nice place to teleport us eh? Dam stone."

[Akai]

"No... I was actually looking for some. Personal reasons. Just don't struggle, and they won't harm you."

[Damon]

Zidane finally relaxed himself after Lucius reassured him. "Whats the reason you wanted to look for these...slavers?"

[Akai]

Lucius smiled some, "I'm looking for someone. I hope he's here..."

[Damon]

"And this guy? He's going to be a big help right?" Zidane hoped.

[Akai]

"Yes... Very much a big help." He spoke quietly as he was pulled to his feet.

"Demon.... and a human." Spoke a man of the slaver's group. "I wonder why they are traveling together..."

[Damon]

Zidane stared at Lucius, I think I'm in way over my head.
Zidane heard the slaver man and answered, "No reason. No reason at all."

[Akai]

"..He's lying." Lucius spoke up, quickly silenced with a boot to his back. "...He's... my master."

[Damon]

Master!? Zidane's mind shouted. Now what really is going on.
Zidane gave a smirk and nodded. What next.
He glanced in the direction of Lucius.

[Akai]

"Master?" One of the slavers repeated. Lucius stared at the ground, "If you want proof, look at my back. His mark is burned into it." With that, a sword skinned his shirt off, showing a branding mark of some other slaving village. The humans gasp, "That's a Raider mark! Then he [Zidane] must be... It's Raven." The humans help Zidane up. Lucius smiles a little bit, trying to hide it.

[Damon]

Zidane spat at the slavers, "You all disgust me." He was trying to act, but wasn't very good at it. Walking towards Lucius, Zidane helped him up whispering in his ear, "Well...now what?"

[Akai]

"No idea really... Just act important, I guess. They're afraid of you. Raven is a really nasty slaver... I found that out first hand. He's suppose to be a really good demon breaker... Ask about that. I know the person I'm looking for is hard-headed and won't be broken twice."

[Damon]

Demon breaker? Broken demons? Whatever. Zidane sighed. "So...Have you all...broken demons lately?"

[Akai]

The leader fumbled to the front, "Well... We sold 50 last week. We're breaking at least two a day, sir, and, uh... Well, there is one we could use some help with." Lucius perked at this, wanting to ask about him.

[Damon]

"Some help eh? Take us to him. I can show you all a few things." Now Zidane was getting in the act, at least he hoped. "Come lets go." He said waving his hand. Glancing towards Lucius he gave a quick wink.

[Akai]

Lucius smiled a little, going to Zidane. The slaves heaved a happy, relieved sigh, leading Zidane and Lucius to their camp. Lucius tenses, seeing his fellow demons being beaten and tortured in the open like this. He looked around for the person he was seeking, but he was among the screaming demons.

[Damon]

Zidane felt uneasy once they were in the camp and he could tell his fellow friend Lucius was also uncomfortable. Looking around the camp he asked the other slavers, "Where's this troublesome demon of yours?"

[Akai]

"He's been kept in that tent over there. He's not had anything to eat for about two weeks, so he's pretty weak now. It's the perfect time to break the beast." The leader grinned. He was proud of that fact. Lucius stared at the tent, wishing he could just go, but doing that would break his character. He was forced to stop his legs from moving and let Zidane lead him there.

[Damon]

Zidane strutted forward to the tent. Waiting a long minute before entering he glanced at the rugged tent. "Looks very cozy." He joked. The leader then walked in first with Zidane after.

[Akai]

Lucius walked in, gasping, "Heion..." He looked away as fond memories rushed to him all at once. He remembered the stories Heion told him of his past; horribly scary slavers doing anything to make a demon obey. Heion looked horribly thin and extremely pale... more than usual at least. The leader went to Heion, giving him a swift kick in the chest, "Get up! You have a guest..." Heion groaned, trying to lift his head, but was too weak from hunger. The chains around his body were almost loose enough for the thin demon to slip out of, but now the loose metal was crushing his frail body.

Link to BIO: here (http://pawrp.proboards99.com/index.cgi?board=charries&action=display&thread=15&page=1#290). (Ignore the death part)

[Damon]

Zidane was shocked at the sight of the demon. What kind of people were these slavers he whispered under his breath.
Turning back towards the others Zidane smiled, "You'll all have to leave, I need to warm up first."
He knew that he had to get some time so he could find out who this guy really was. "My demon will also stay with me."

[Akai]

They bowed, "Of course. Take all the time you need." They walked out. Lucius teared up. "..."

[Damon]

"Lucius, wipe your face. Your friend needs you." Zidane ordered. "Hey..."
He walked towards Heion and nudged him, "Are you alright?"

[Akai]

Lucius did so, not realizing he was crying.

Heion shifted a little, suddenly grabbing Zidane by the neck, "Get out of my face, you filthy human..." He growled, panting from the small burst of energy he did.

[Damon]

Zidane was caught off guard but he didn't struggle. "You...have a...strong grip." He mummbled.
He turned looking in the corner of his eyes at Lucius. "Lucius..."

[Akai]

He went to them, getting on his knees, "Heion. He's my friend. Let him go, please."

Heion glanced at Lucius, letting Zidane go, "You found me."

"I had to. I can't let my teacher live like this. And I need your help again." He smiled a little. Heion smirked, "To be honest, I think I need your help first."

[Damon]

Zidane rubbed his neck which was still tingling from Heion's grip.
"This guys your teacher?" Zidane coughed.
As he stood up he found a chair to sit in. "I'm Zidane by the way." he grinned.

[Akai]

Lucius nodded. "When I was a boy, I met him and he taught me how to defend myself. When I was ready to be on my own, Heion left."

"I did it to help you."

"I know... Thank you."

[Damon]

"Well I'm loving the reunion but...We kind of have to rush things. We need to think of a plan to get out of here." Zidane smiled. "Before them slavers get tired of waiting."

[Akai]

"I've been here for weeks. They'll wait... How did you even get in here?" Heion sat up, showing his thin body.

[Damon]

"I was given the role as Raven." Zidane sighed. "Some high-time slaver."
Looking around the room Zidane noticed a vase of water and walked over. He poured it into a bowl and brought it towards Heion handing it to him. "How'd you get here?"

[Akai]

"Just minding my own business... I was helping some people, and I was arrested under suspicion... They found out what I really was, and tried to break me. I refused. Then I was put in here, and every so often someone comes in and whips me, until they get tired."

[Damon]

"Well...that sort of happened to me too." Zidane grinned. "I was sort of brought into all this."
Zidane looked towards Lucius, "What's the plan?"

[Akai]

"Not sure..." He sighed, "Heion's worse than I thought. He needs food..."

[Damon]

Reaching in his back pocket he took out a couple of crackers. "Here...This all I got on me."
"We have to do something quick though." Zidane sighed. "He doesn't look so good."

[Akai]

Lucius took the crackers and ate them. He put his hands on Heion, giving him his health.

[Damon]

"Heion..can you start screaming or something?" Zidane asked. "So our act doesn't seem fake."

[Akai]

"I do not scream." He glared at him. He smirked, "But if you want screaming..." He pulled a hidden blade from him and stabbed Lucius in the side. Lucius gasped and yelled in pain.

[Damon]

"What are you doing!?" Zidane quietly shouted. "I could have made him scream without hurting him!"
He strutted towards Lucius and examined the wound. "Are you okay?"

[Akai]

He whimpered, nodding. Heion sat up, "I've missed your screams, Lucius." He smiled.

[Damon]

OOC: Kinky...xD

Zidane gave Heion an odd face and nodded. "We're going to have to act our way out once again."

[Akai]

"I have a better idea... You can meet us later."

[Damon]

"What do you mean?" Zidane wondered.

[Akai]

"I'll 'kidnap' Lucius, and you come after us."

[Damon]

"Fine with me." He laughed. "Thats a good plan."

[Akai]

"I hope so... Are you ready?"

[Damon]

"Ready whenever." Zidane smiled, getting up.

[Akai]

"Good..." Heion broke his chains, swiftly kicking Zidane in the chest. He grabbed Lucius and ran out, disappearing.

[Damon]

Zidane stumbled around and stood up running after them.
"He's stolen my demon!" He shouted at the slavers. "Now he'll pay!"
He didn't know exactly what to do so he just ran trying to keep up with Heion.

[Akai]

A few slavers got on horseback and followed after them.

[Damon]

Zidane hollered towards one of the slavers behind him, "Give me a horse!" He hollered.

[Akai]

One rode up beside him and pulled him up, then jumped off, letting Zidane take his.

[Damon]

Zidane rode on ahead and caught up to the rest of the slavers. "You all stand back a bit and let me take the lead."
He had to do something to distract them. It was the only thing that popped into his head so he went with it.
"Come'on!" He shouted taking them into an off direction.

[Akai]

The slavers gave a yell, cheering on Zidane.

[Damon]

He looked off into the distance trying to find Heion and Lucius, but they were no where in sight.
"You all must be tired, return back to the camp." He ordered. "I'll keep looking for awhile longer."

[Akai]

"Fine.. make sure you break him good. Let's go men!" The others turned and ran off.

[Damon]

Zidane spat on the ground and rode off with the horse.
"Lucius!" He shouted. "Heion!"
Zidane repeated the names over and over looking and listening for a response.

[Akai]

Heion peeked from behind a tree. "...Human..."

[Damon]

"I got a name." Zidane spat back. "And what's the next plan eh?"

[Akai]

"Don't know..." He sighed, sitting down. "I'm really weak. I need food and rest."

[Damon]

"Get on the horse." Zidane growled. "If we get a good distance away we can make camp then we'll find you some food."

[Akai]

"What about Lucius?" He looked off.

[Damon]

"Move over a bit so he can climb on too." Zidane sighed. "You both...geez, I thought demons were strong."

[Akai]

"Let's see how you fair after two weeks of starvation and beatings... If I didn't put myself in a trance, I'd be dead." He smirked, "...And Lucius is undergoing some training right now."

[Damon]

"Eh sorry if that sounded disrespectful." Zidane sighed. "I'm just a little confused and lost right now. It gets to my head."
Looking up towards the sky he took a deep breath and exhaled. "Lets go guys."

[Akai]

He nods and walks out. Picking up Lucius' limp body, he throws it over the horse. "I'll go my best to keep up."

[Damon]

"Alright." Zidane nodded leading them. "Once we find a good spot we can rest there."
Desperate the group wandered around.

[Akai]

"So... how did you and Lucius meet? Let me guess; he was in the wrong place at the wrong time and needed rescuing."

[Damon]

"Yes thats excatly how." Zidane laughed. "Lucian was the problem, I teleported us with a stone. One thing lead to another and we met you."
Thinking back on his fond memories he turned towards Heion, "How'd you exactly become Lucius's teacher?"

[Akai]

"I had just been given a task by my father. I was a little uneasy and nervous about it, so I was at a little oasis, trying to figure it out. I found haven in a tree and started to meditate. Suddenly Lucius staggered to me, or rather the water. Even as a child I could tell there was something special about him. I believe his wings were just cut from him. He reeked of blood. I knew smelling like that without any protection.... He wouldn't make it to tomorrow. Some hungry beast would attack and eat him, so after he calmed down a little I revealed myself. He was very timid, wanting to run, but was simply too weak. I suppose you could consider my his father, since I raised him for a few years. I taught him a few things and one day,... left him to be on his own."

[Damon]

"You did one heck of a job." Zidane laughed. "He turned out to be come a great person. Both your hardships made you stronger."
He didn't want to compliment them too much so he stopped.
"Once we get away far enough...What are we going to do?"

[Akai]

"Not too sure. Luckily those slavers are complete morons." He looked around, "We have some luck on our side. It's getting dark. They don't leave camp at that time. We should run until nightfall, then camp out, eat, sleep, and resume our run at sunrise..."

[Damon]

"Alright." Zidane nodded. "There are a couple of towns up ahead though. If we get there by nightfall we can maybe get into a room in the inn."
Taking a deep inhale he laughed. "I need some drinks, haven't had any in awhile."

[Akai]

"No!" Heion barked, "No towns. Humans and demons living together in harmony is an illusion. ...No. We need to stay away from everything and lay low."

[Damon]

"Heion, you got any good stories from adventures you've had?" Zidane smiled. "It'll be nice to talk while we walk."

[Akai]

"Sorry. I'd much rather get to a good camping spot, and get Lucius out of there."

[Damon]

"Sorry." Zidane sighed. Taking out an old map he skimmed it and looked at the horizon. "I think theres an old windmill up ahead. Just have to find a river."

[Akai]

Heion stopped, his eyes going blank. After a few minutes, he blinked and lifted an arm, "That way. It's not far."

[Damon]

"Is that some kind of power? Or like another sense?" Zidane smiled. "Its very useful."

[Akai]

"Technique I developed myself... I call it the Serpent's Eye."

[Damon]

"Intersting...If you created it yourself..." Zidane stuttered. "Do you think you could teach it to someone else?"

[Akai]

"Not a human." He scoffed, running to the river.

[Damon]

"Haha...yeah." Zidane sighed running after them. "Just up the river. The mill should be up there."

[Akai]

Heion made it to the mill in record time. He'd been gathering wood and dropped it, starting a small fire. He entered the mill, etching something into the dirty floor.

[Damon]

"Ehh find anything good?" Zidane laughed as he entered the mill. "I see you got the fire going."

[Akai]

He slapped at the mill floor, sending a spell through the floor and walls, making it glow a dim glow, creating light. He panted, "Bring Lucius in here, and kill the horse. I'm starving, and I can't guarantee your safety."

[Damon]

Zidane ran back outside barely making it, he was that scared.
"Lucius...come'on." He said grabbing Lucius off the horse.
Taking Lucius inside the mill he stopped and dropped him on the ground, slightly hard. Then walking back out he took out a knife and stared at the horse. "Sorry bud."

[Akai]

Heion walked out, panting, "Wait... I'll do it. I don't want Lucius to smell blood on you. You can put him in a bed, or make one..."

[Damon]

"...Sure thing..." Zidane said walking back inside.
He looked around the mill for any extra things to make a bed. He spotted something which looked like hay so he wandered over and examined it, it was wheat. Perfect.
Taking bundles of wheat he layed them out on the floor and helped Lucius over. "Here this'll be more comfortable.

[Akai]

Lucius was pale. There was a gashing hole in his neck, made by a blade. Blood was stained around his neck and shirt. Even some of his hair was red.

[Damon]

"What happen!" Zidane shouted. "What's wrong with your neck."
Take a peice of his shirt he ripped if off to wipe some blood off. "Lucius?"

[Akai]

Heion walked back in, "Do you want any horse? I'd like to cook it quickly, if so."

[Damon]

"I'll have a bit." Zidane sighed. "You know anything about this?" He said pointing towards Lucius's wound.

[Akai]

"Oh." He chuckled, "I almost forgot about him." He pulled out a bronzed kunai and stabbed himself in the chest. Lucius' throat suddenly closed up. The blood was pulled back into him. He sat up, coughing, holding his throat, "I really wish you asked me, Heion."

"We were fleeing... and you always panic. Forgive me."

[Damon]

"I don't get any of this." Zidane sighed rubbing his face. "How long till they catch up with us?"

[Akai]

"They won't move until morning. We have at least a half-a-day lead..." He walked back out, cutting the horse up, cooking some for Zidane. Lucius sighed, "I hope they just lose interest. Heion can't be that important to them."

[Damon]

Sniffing the air he smelled the scent of the cooking meat. "What's our next plan? We just going to keep running?" Zidane asked.

[Akai]

"...Yes." Lucius closed his eyes. "Running is all I can do. I have no real allies. I know when the time comes, you may betray me for power, or something else... as will Heion. He knows this too, which is why he may not fully trust you... ever." Lucius lay down, curling up, "I just want to sleep again... sleep forever... and not wake up... Or if I do, I want to wake up and this all be some terrible dream. I want my brother back. I want my family back. I want so much, and I know I'll never get it... I guess I'm just greedy and my sinful desires are being ignored."

[Damon]

"Just...take a rest." Zidane sighed. "Hopefully you'll feel a bit better."
Thinking back to the days which he was young and in love he felt warm inside. "I know how you feel...all your wants that you can't have, or never get. I've wanted that so much and for so long."
This was one of the first times he actully bonded with Lucius and it made him a bit happier inside.

[Akai]

"Exactly. I mean... I was never happy to begin with, but it was a lot better than it is now. I never had the chance to grow up and make mistakes. I had to learn right off the bat. It just isn't fair."

[Damon]

"Fair or not it made you the person you are right now. And if I were you, I wouldn't have it any other way." Zidane smiled. "I better go and see if the foods ready. Want any water? I'll go grab some from the river too."

[Akai]

Lucius nodded and turned over in his wheaty bed.

Heion had a large chunk of meat cooking on the fire, eating his share raw.

[Damon]

"How's the food?" Zidane chuckled swinging his bucket around.

[Akai]

"Terrible, actually. Those slaves can't even nourish their steeds properly,... but don't worry. It's enough to keep you safe."

[Damon]

"Haha good to know." He laughed wandering off towards the river. Looks good he thought.
Grabbing the bucket he lowered it towards the water and filled it halfway to rise it. The he re-filled it with even more water and shouted towards Heion. "You think this water's good?"

[Akai]

"If not, I can make it pure." He looked up, the fire casting a wicked, evil shadow over his pale face.

[Damon]

Bringing the bucket towards Heion he asked, "How can you make it pure?"

[Akai]

"Demons aren't just monsters. We have unique abilities that... well, scare humans. That's why we're hated. I, for one, take a great interest in medicines and potions."

[Damon]

"Medicines eh? You somewhat of a botanist then?" Zidane wondered.

[Akai]

"No. But I can recognize thousands of plants, knowing what they are, what they can do, and where they are. This includes leaves, bark, roots, and berries.... I'm not that big on flowers or fruits, but I believe Lucius is."

[Damon]

"Well..." Zidane sighed in astonishment. "You both are very...talented?"

[Akai]

"Talent... That's probably the nicest thing I heard. Humans are normally terrified, knowing that I know how to kill without leaving a trace."

[Damon]

"I've seen enough to not be afraid of demons anymore." Zidane laughed. "Lucian scared everything out of me."

[Akai]

"He's free, isn't he?" Heion's voice got low.

[Damon]

"Free as in killing. Yes then, he's free." Zidane said.

[Akai]

Heion looked off, "I knew he was in Lucius. I could feel his evil. I should have killed him when I had the chance... but..."

[Damon]

"But..?" Zidane said. "What was holding you back?"

[Akai]

"Lucius... They were one. If I killed one, I would kill the other. And Lucius was a boy then. I would be a real demon if I simply slaughtered him." He looked away. "You should eat and build up your strength. I need rest..."

[Damon]

"Yeah...thanks for cooking it." Zidane wandered towards the fire examining the peice of meat. Simply picking peices here and there he didn't eat much just enough to fill his stomache a bit. "Can you bring the bucket in with you? Give Lucius a bit of water."

[Akai]

He nodded, picking it up. "Yes... When you get done, try to get some rest yourself."