MarshiestMallow

The Academy: A school for Heroes and Villains (closed)

Phoebe

@Scarifar@YoshiSkittlez

Phoebe gave a soft chuckle, well aware that she was slipping into a teasing mode that could get her in trouble, and that did seem to come so naturally to her... yet she couldn't seem to stop, "a bit? Pity, and here I thought you were more man then a bit" she said with a soft sigh, shaking her head, so maybe you can't handle me, a pity then". The danger was still there, she knew. Oddly enough she wasn't scared. What did she have to be scared about, life had given her a hard path and she was thriving in it.

She was a strong young woman and she wouldn't let Deon, who thought he was gods gift to women, seduce her in anyway. If anything was going to happen, she would do the seducing. She wasn't the meek little girl anymore who had to hide what she was, no, she was a woman who could show what she could do, what she was. And maybe that was a little heady... but if this guy thought she was a sheep, he'd soon learn how wrong he was. They all would see she was a force to be reckoned with.

"lose the bad boy attitude, little wolf. We all have something to prove" as she spoke, Phoebe moved, almost like a flower blooming in the sun. For the first time, she was free... and she wasn't going to let some cocky bastard try and label her. She moved around Deon, nearly letting her body touch his, but kept a space between them, now to the side, between the two. "or next time... that kiss might just be toxic" she flashed him a grin, and then her hands were moving.

Vines sprouted out the ground, around her, between Deon and Megumi. They grew strongly, thickly, and she was immensely proud at herself. "you will not hurt my friend. And you will not destroy this chance, for me". She was here to learn, to grow, and to damn well become who she was meant to be. "unless you want to be punched by two girls in one day... which probably isn't the first time for you" she said with a throaty laugh, keeping the barrier up.

This was her school. And she'd be damned if someone thought they could mess it up in anyway, before she even had a chance here. She twisted around her own barrier, to Megumi's side, flowers bursting over the vine barrier. "puts a new meaning on the saying flower power, doesn't it?" she said with a small laugh.

The Academy: A school for Heroes and Villains (closed)

Tobias and Salyssa

Tobias watched the school approach, pressed up against the window of the car, excited and barely able to keep still as it drew closer and closer. Over the last year, Tobias had been rather thrilled that his father was no longer required to go on difficult missions and have everything be classified even from his own son, but his father had been tied up in the day to day of the creation of a school for Supers. Still, Tobias saw him more often than he had in recent years, even if he had spent just as much time with Salyssa and her family.

As thoughts of Salyssa entered his mind, he turned around to grin at her, his expression bright, proud and as excited as a kid on Christmas, he said ”This is it, Lyssa! No going back now!” He said, practically bouncing in his seat, looking back through the window, pressed against it once more, his slightly shaggy brown hair falling into his eyes- it needed a cut, yet Tobias didn’t even seem to be aware of it.

”I never thought I’d actually ever be taught how to be a super! Dad always seemed to want to keep me away from everything”, indeed when Tobias’s abilities had began to show, he’d found someone to help keep him under control, leaving him with this half alien girl, which Tobias had found absolutely fascinating, and her family.

”It’s huge!” the awe in his voice was quite palpable. If there was one thing about Tobias, it was that he was truly genuine in everything he did.

His excitement was contagious; and it made it almost impossible for her not to feel the same. Her soft pink lips turning up in a bright smile, Salyssa turned slightly within her seat, her hands resting softly over his thigh as she leant over, her beautiful brown-ish grey eyes flicking up to glance at the academy as they drew closer and closer towards their future.

“..oh wow… it looks amazing, Tobi..!”

Lifting a single hand up, she gently brushed some of her short blonde hair back off her face, neatly tucking it behind her ear as she shot a glance up at him, her own anxious excitement clear behind her eyes as she turned back to the window, watching on as they drove closer and closer to their final destination, “..can you believe that this is actually happening..? They really did it… a school for gifted people like us…”

Tobias really couldn’t wait to get onto the grounds and explore. He was sure there would be lots of ‘secret’ areas that he could find… and lots of room to mess about. He was smiling widely, and absolutely thrilled with the prospect, immensely pleased that he was heading there with Salyssa. He looked to her, when she spoke and gave a small laugh.

”Well, I think they were all wondering what they were going to do with their time now besides go through their normal lives, and half of them aren’t cut out for that!” he said, ”we just have to show them how awesome we are, and show that the school is worth it!”

The prospect of a challenge was rather pleasing to Tobias, and he couldn’t wait to show off what he could do, not to be a show off, but rather to show just how fascinating the elements were… well, water and earth for now.

”I just hope I don’t create an earthquake and shake it to the ground”

“You won’t…” Sitting up a little straighter, Salyssa once more allowed her gaze to meet with his own, her hands seeking and taking a gentle hold of his as she sought to bring him comfort… to boost his confidence in the same way he managed to always boost hers, “I know you can control this- you’re strong, and I’m always going to be here right beside you if you ever need help. You know that.”

Tobias nodded, although he wasn’t entirely too sure… there were times when he wondered if his biological parents had abilities… his father always kept that information away from him, and at times Tobias wondered if they simply hadn’t wanted to know him… his thoughts had taken a detour, and he pulled them back. Sometimes he wondered if his biological parents had abilities, and if he had the same ones… but surely, there’d be some knowledge of that. His father hadn’t taken him to them when his abilities had manifested, but rather to Salyssa.

He wasn’t too sure if anyone else would have been able to help him… it wasn’t anything to do with powers and abilities, but rather… Salyssa just seemed to always know what to say or do. ”You’re right... “ he tried to sound confident, and he gave her a smile, ”And surely there’d be something to protect the school and grounds against abilities… surely”

He looked back to the Academy as it drew closer, ”What do you think it’s going to be like? I haven’t even chosen classes yet!”

Following his lead once she was sure that he was going to be okay, Salyssa turned her attention back over to the academy, her shoulders shrugging lightly as she once more leant over him, her eyes slowly moving from the buildings and down to the students that were gathering together just inside the gate- for a life that seemed to be frowned upon by so many around the world… it was sure one that was shared by quite a few people.

Never before had she seen so many supers; were there really that many of them around..?

“..I don’t know…” Shaking her head lightly, she kept her eyes on the others outside of the car, her body shifting nervously over the seat before she pulled back, sitting normally once more as her own doubts began to fill her mind- unlike Tobias; she wasn’t normal… unlike Tobias… she wasn’t completely human... he may never have seen an issue with it, but she was sure that there were going to be others who might, “..I, uhm… I haven’t chosen my classes yet either… perhaps that’s something we’re meant to do today during orientation…”

“Yeah, you're probably right”

Tobias shifted back to settle into his own seat, smiling at Salyssa,though it faded slightly as he noticed that she seemed nervous, “what is it?” He asked, frowning slightly, what was she worried about? He watched her a minute, trying to figure out what was making her upset, wanting to make it better.

He reached over, taking her hand in his, “what's wrong, Salyssa?”

“..I-I’m not… normal…” Turning her head down, Salyssa let her gaze fall to where her hands were resting within her lap, her fingers lightly playing with the bottom of her skirt as she spoke, her voice soft… gentle as she spoke, giving him even the smallest of insight into what it was that was going through her mind at that very moment- no, she wasn’t normal… she was different… and that was what scared her…

“..I’m not-... I’m not like you…”

Tobias blinked. He had never considered Salyssa to be anything other than his friend… she wasn’t any different to him than anyone else… he blinked, processing that information. He had never stopped to consider what it must be like… to be half human. ”Sal… none of us are normal. Most of us are genetic mutations. Some are probably children of gods, and yes, there’s probably one or two aliens too. You aren’t alone… “ He said softly

”You’re never alone, and if anyone makes a fuss about it, I’ll stick ‘em in a bubble”

Her soft pink lips parting ever so slightly from one another, Salyssa lifted her head up, turning it so that her gaze could once more meet with his own. Tobias had always been there for her… from the very first day they had met; it was like everything clicked. It was perfect, and the pair had been practically inseparable… it was that very thought that had her fingers curling gently as she took his hand back in return.

“..thanks Tobi…” A small smile playing over her lips, she once more shifted in her seat, her eyes fluttering to a close as she leant her body into his, their fingers entwining with one another’s as she brought her head to a rest over his shoulder, “..I don’t know what I would do without you…”

Tobias smiled, happy to have helped. Saylssa put up with him and his weirdness, and so he was happy to repay her in anyway he could. ”I think it's more what would I do without you, Lyssa” He said, content to spend the rest of the ride to the Academy as they were, ”But it’s just another adventure, isn’t it? And we always have a blast on them!” He said rather cheerfully, clearly forgetting all the times he’d gotten them into trouble at once stage or another.

”At least we have each other”

He was so confident… about everything; how could she not believe him..? Tilting her head slightly over his shoulder, Salyssa let her gaze meet with his once more, a gentle smile playing over her lips as she nodded in understanding- he was right. Whatever they did, they always did it together, as a team; they had each other no matter what… it had been like that ever since day one.

Her attention drawn back to the window beside Tobias as the scenery began to slow down to an eventual stop, she sighed, giving the impression for a moment that she wasn’t about to move from the car before she sat up straight once more, her hand lifting so that she could brush back some of her short brown locks back, trying for a second time to tuck them behind her ear with very little, if no success, “..we should get going… you’re dad already made sure all our things made it to our rooms, or at least… that was the impression I got from the message he left us the other day…”

Tobias returned Salyssa’s smile. Throughout the years, Tobias had probably spent more time with Salyssa then he had his own father, but he had never begrudged his father for that. His father had taken him in… had given him a home, and then tried to do right by him, so he knew that he could believe what he said he’d do. He nodded at Salyssa’s words, smiling encouragingly at her, and opening the door.

”He would have. Whether or not it’s set up is a different story… and we need to find out where our rooms are” He said thoughtfully, before he grabbed his bag, that held his laptop, and a hand held gaming console in it, slinging it over his shoulder, and grinning at Salyssa ”We made it! Are you ready to go?”

Hesitation clear in her features, Salyssa glanced out the open door- it was like he said… this was a brand new adventure for the both of them… all she had to do was say yes. Biting down softly upon her lower lip, she reached out towards him, placing her hand in his with a gentle nod of her head before she began to follow him out, her free hand reaching down to grab up her bag as she climbed out of the car.

“..yeah… yeah, I think I am…”

Fixing the strap of her bag over her shoulder, she paused, turning back to close the door behind the both of them before her attention was once more on the large gates in front of them, her hand squeezing his gently as she shifted lightly over the spot, “..let’s go; our new adventure awaits.”

Tobias squeezed her hand in return, looking to the front gates before looking back to Salyssa, smiling once more. He made sure they had everything, before starting to the gates. He could see other students moving through the gates, others already in the school grounds. There were already people interacting, but Tobias wasn’t too worried about that. He had Salyssa. And that was more than enough for him. Why be greedy and ask for more?

He gave her hand another squeeze, moving through the gates.

The Academy: A school for Heroes and Villains (closed)

Kalinda

@Vicier

Kalinda was more than a little hesitant about going up to someone, and was looking for someone that wouldn’t be entirely overwhelming. She avoided those that were showing off, or seemed like too much trouble for now… and she stepped back away from a small group, one that had a girl punching a guy and then the second girl actually pressing up against him and kissing him! What was this, a school or… well, school… She shook her head, stepped back towards the gates, quite ready to run away. She forgot how… emotional teenagers could be and perhaps this was a mistake… she swallowed, stumbling back, knowing full well that her own emotions were causing her to lose what precious grip she had on her abilities.

Which could be rather devastating, not just for the people around her, but for the structures of the school… her telekinetic abilities were rather… powerful, and high emotions made them more so. She drew in a deep breath, stumbling back some more, and didn’t see the loose stone in her path. She tripped, her arms pinwheeling as she sought to keep her balance, forgetting her ability to fly in her panic, and ended up crashing to the ground in a bone jarring thud that kept her there for a few moments.

Embarrassed at her own clumsiness, and her inability to even consider using her powers, she looked up at the sky, still on the ground, and so became away of someone coming into the grounds, weighed down by bags and… was that a child? That was certainly something she hadn’t expected to see, a child, a young child at that, toddler age, at a school for super kids. How was a child going to work here? She was sure the school wasn’t prepared for a toddler… which was going to be interesting. For a moment, she pictured the old supers, passing the kid around like a pass the parcel, no one wanting to be holding the package when the music stopped and she couldn’t help herself.

She giggled almost uncontrollable for a few moments before realising that the mother might need a hand. Embarrassed all over again, Kalinda jumped up, now under some semblance of control as she dashed over to the woman and the child. There was no way she was going to take the kid- children, she had found, had such potent emotions-, but she’d more than happily take the bags. ”Here, let me help you. I can take the bags” She offered, reaching out, she stopped realising how forward that was, ”I can take them by the straps so you don’t have to shift the boy”

Again, she seemed to backtrack a minute, a little flustered. ”Oh, sorry, I’m Kalinda” She suddenly noticed the toy on the ground, and she moved to pick it up, offering a smile as she turned back to the girl.

Phoenix Wing (A Fairy Tail RP-Always Open, Open)

Thank you... I'm sorry... I'm just... not in a good place.

I want to punch something and my boxing bag just isn't enough lol

Phoenix Wing (A Fairy Tail RP-Always Open, Open)

@TechnoWizROK
Yes. And you have been told that I have had exams. That I have been quite stressed about that, actually, and this was disclosed to Zarkun and Expolar, that I have actually been so down, and depressed because of this semester, that I've considered just throwing it all away.

Yes, I have posted in other roleplays, roleplays you are apart of so you know this. Yes, I have done so quite regularly. Because they were easy to write, and they made me feel better.

The post I have been working on has taken a while, yes. Why? Because it is going to be a complicated one, and one that I know I need to give my full attention and time to. So I apologise for the wait and I will get you a response.

I always say real life comes first, and I have understood for others when life gets in the way of posting. Can I please have the same courtesy?

I will get a response as soon as possible.

Beyond the Storms

May I sneak a post in?

Phoenix Wing (A Fairy Tail RP-Always Open, Open)

Okay. I have friday off all day, and tomorrow off half a day. I'm going to finish getting my stuff together (... my laptop is being a pain in the ass... so I'm slowly trying to transfer all my notes and such that are on word documents still to a google doc, with it constantly turning off and crashing. I gave up today, or I would have thrown it out the bloody window into the storm) and will post and try to move things forward a bit.

Where hearts lie

Callie watched Caius leave her, to go help lead and protect the young wolves. While she was proud, Callie was worried... what if he didn't come back? She turned away from the door, lowering her head at her own foolishness... she hadn't known him long, what right did she have to feel this way? And yet... she did. She couldn't seem to help it. The way he made her feel... she sighed softly, and began to put up some wards, if only to give Caius peace of mind that she was alright, and safe.

She busied herself, gathering up her supplies, and packing them up, readying herself in case something did happen, and then, with some hesitation, she sat on the bed, cross legged, and bowed her head, closing her eyes, she opened herself to visions, as if she could see if anything would befall Caius and stop them... but it had been a few days since she'd let herself see anything, and she knew that she needed to. Plus... it gave her something to do while she waited.

@Kyrisse

The Academy: A school for Heroes and Villains (closed)

Barca

@Vicier

As the lions seemed to react to his voice, his presence, Barca kept an eye on them, keeping his free hand by his side, he stopped, standing quite relaxed and casual. He nodded to each lion, giving them the respect they deserved- he didn't know what else he could do, but it seemed like these lions had, at least, been tamed to understand human gestures. And he could respect that of the girl, as it seemed like they were loyal to her. And he gave respect when respect was due.

Besides, he didn't want to be in the stomach of two lions tonight. What would the world do, without Barca Asher Xavier?

He gave the girl a smile, a little frustrated that he couldn't quite seem to understand the language she spoke to the lions in. He was sure that given enough time, he could pick it up. Mere moments, perhaps. Or maybe... his father would hear about this, and rectify this lapse in knowledge... Yes, he could ask his father. Satisfied at that, he made a mental note to do so.

"They are quite magnificent beings, and I will try not to be beneath you" He said, adding another smile, this one with a bit of amusement in it... this girl might be a challenge and that was quite thrilling to Barca. Someone worth him, perhaps? That was certainly an interesting thought…

His thoughts were broken by the rude intrusion of the Gnat Girl. You are reading my mind now, are you not? Leave me alone, little girl. He dismissed her from his mind once more, strengthening his own mental shields, utterly and completely, essentially shutting the door on the girl. Rude. The only thing he let show about the intrusion was a slight widening of his eyes. Such an interruption when he might finally be talking to someone worth his time was not to be tolerated, and he made a mental note to deal with the Gnat Girl later. Who just couldn’t see that she was wrong.

He let his smile fade as the Lion Girl looked him up and down, satisfied that he had dressed appropriately. He was unaware of the courtesy he should offer here, the custom this girl may have in her home land… So he nodded his head respectfully to her as well, careful. Again, partly because he didn’t want to end up a lion’s dinner, but also because he did want to prove that he was a worthy… companion. ”Forgive me my ignorance, this doesn’t usually happen. Normally I’m more aware of others backgrounds and customs.” He said, giving his tone of voice an apologetic nature, ”However, I am Barca”

His gaze flickered to the lions a moment, knowing they would most likely be quick if they attacked him, and he’d have to be ready. Not that he thought it would be wise to hurt the animals in anyway. In more ways than one, animals were a lot better than humans. He let his gaze fall on Glaber, a soft, genuine and slightly vulnerable smile crossing his features for a moment as he gently set the cage down, the owl not even waking, merely giving a small sound and burrowing his head under his wing further.

He let his gaze slowly return to the girl, ”This is Glaber, my friend. I’d truly introduce you to him, but… alas, he doesn’t want to wake. Perhaps later?" he said, again flashing her a smile, although he wasn’t too sure how to read the girl. ”May I have your name? And your lions names? Or something that I can call you by, as I don’t wish to sound rude by calling you Lion Girl”

The Academy: A school for Heroes and Villains (closed)

Kalinda

Kalinda had chosen that morning to head to the academy, reluctantly, with her mother. Things the last several months had been tense, and she was rather looking forward to time away from her mother, who had become overbearing… even since that night… Kalinda looked away from her mother, and out the window. The drive was a load of nothing, with splotches of human habitation. She sighed heavily, resting her forehead against the cool surface of the window. She didn't like to think of that night…

Emotions can drive people to act in strange and unusual ways. Love can cause you to do crazy things. Sadness can throw you into lethargy. Anger can lead you to violence. And murder. Kalinda closed her eyes tightly, wrapping her arms around her middle, her stomach hurting at the moment, the pain of that night. Her empathy… had manifested all at once… and it hadn't boded well.

Even now, months from the incident, Kalinda still couldn't remember all of that night. Except for the blood and the screams… those haunted her nights, her dreams. And her abilities were what had caused the tension between her mother and herself. Her mother wanted her to go where she had trained her empathic abilities… but kalinda didn't want to go to a different dimension. And she had heard about the Academy opening. Sequestered in her room, Kalinda hadn't trusted her mother to do what was required to get her into the school.

And so Kalinda had contacted the beneficiaries herself, once it had been announced who they were. Ultimately, that had lead to her enrolling in the school, being sent information about the school and what she needed, as well as what to expect and to be asked if she needed anything. Satisfied with that, she had told her mother. And they hadn't spoken for days. Kalinda had locked herself away, not wanting to… not wanting to hurt someone again. Yet she still felt the emotions of those around her, the sheer strength of her empathic ability tearing through her.

Even now, away from people, she could feel emotions… weak, but as they neared the school… growing stronger. She wondered if this was a mistake, and she hugged herself tighter. She'd just have to make it not a mistake. Shifting, she opened her eyes, and looked down at her gloved hands. Black leather gloves, thick enough that even with wear, there wouldn't be holes, long enough to cover her hands, wrists, and lower arms, so that no bare skin would touch another's.

Touch made things so much worse…

She looked over to her mother, and gave another soft sigh. ”Please don't leave things the way they are, mother” she said softly, ”I'm sorry, for what's happened, but… this is right for me. I'll be okay” she promised her, and when there was no response, Kalinda looked out the window again, watching the Academy draw closer and closer. When the car stopped, Kalinda looked at the gates with an increasing feeling of apprehension. She slowly got out the car, gathering her things, and looking towards the school, leaving the door open. She turned back to the car, and set her gear down, before leaning into the car and giving her mother a hug.

”Bye.. “ She said softly, picking up her things once more and heading to the gates. The press of emotions on her was daunting, but Kalinda managed to keep herself distanced for now. It wouldn’t last, she knew. For now though… she’d be okay. It was easier to let the emotions come through and sort of… have them come in then fly back out again. She slung her pack over her shoulders, and wheeled her suitcase behind her, looking about at the other students, she was afraid of approaching them… afraid of anything that might get her too close to someone else… but she’d come here for a chance, a chance at life, a chance at some semblance of normal, of control… She drew in a deep breath, and let it out again slowly.

Maybe she couldn’t do this. Maybe her mother was right… but there was no way that she was walking back to that car and letting her mother feel like she had won. So Kalinda carefully scanned the students in front of her, as she stood just inside the gates.