(Rp inspired by @SMRPG64. Go check out his rps! ^^)
Adomith: the world of which that is inhabited not only by humans, but by these fascinating creatures known not as Pokemon, but Gijinkas. Gijinkas are the miraculous combination of both Pokemon and humans, where they have the appearance, speech ability, and stature of humans, but also have Pokemon features, most of them including the Pokemon's respective abilities, and/or powers. Rather than evolving when they're experienced enough (they aren't able to fight as much due to their decreased power), they evolve when they reach a certain age, and/or meet certain conditions. There was once, however, a time where they were just normal Pokemon, but a terrible accident had occurred that changed the Pokemon, and morphed them into what they are now. Some would even say that they are smarter now than they were before the accident. However, they all have grown to not mention the accident, and just accept it as a blessing. Because of this, Pokemon and trainers alike were able to understand each other more clearly, and bonded closer with each other.
However, over time humans became more... demanding over the Pokemon Gijinkas; more so than usual. It eventually got to the point where being friends with one didn't seem possible. They were treated, thought of, and seen as... slaves. Eventually, treating a Gijinka as you would a human became illegal, so if you were to have one of them, you'd have to enslave them. Because of their lack of power since the accident, the Pokemon Gijinkas were not able to overpower the humans, and were forced into slavery, never to return to the happy times of equality between the two races. They actually destroyed/abandoned all devices in the Pokeball family because they had no need for them anymore (aside from them not knowing if it even worked on them anymore since the accident).
However, it is rumored that one traveler found an undiscovered island that is now known as Jan'Kjil, where humans and Pokemon Gijinkas could come together, and live in harmony without the worry of social threat or illegal friendships always looming over them. But because of how happy people were at the time, humans mostly, they never went out of their way to find the island, as it was never mapped and, therefore, never found. But those who had heard of it, and wanted to rid themselves and their unfortunate partners of this terrible time of slavery, immediately trekked off towards the islands.
These are their stories.
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Rules:
1. Swearing is to be kept to a minimum. That's not to say it isn't allowed. Just don't use major swears.
2. Because the islands were not mapped, you will have to start off either in the same place or similar to someone, or someplace completely different. I will, however, grant you the ability to think up your own place if you don't want to join a preexisting one. Also, please don't just say something like "After a long journey, they finally make it to the islands." I want this to be a real adventure, so it will have to take some time in the rp to actually get there.
3. Humor is encouraged, and appreciated. I just hope that your sense of humor is the same as mine. If it is, then we will get along just fine. ^^
4. There will also be action in this rp (or at least I'll try to add action), so if you're not comfortable with action, then just don't join the rp. If you are, however, then feel free to add to it. Just don't go overboard with it, like adding gore and such, because I won't have that.
5 (not even a rule). For those of you who have already realized the similarity between this and a certain story online made by a certain somebody, then kudos to you! ^^
5 (the real rule). You can roleplay as either a human with a Gijinka (or two), both (meaning both human and Gijinka), or just the Gijinka. If you choose to roleplay only as the human, then other people will be able to take the roles of your Gijinkas, but they will get to choose what kind. For those who want to roleplay as a Gijinka, then you must ask someone with a human character (who doesn't have 2 Gijinkas already (does not apply if they don't want 2 Gijinkas)) if you can roleplay as their Gijinka. In the form below, you must also specify whose Gijinka you are. If you choose to roleplay as both, then it's simple: you roleplay as a human character and Gijinka character. If you decide to have one Gijinka, then expect someone to ask you if they could be your Gijinka.
6. For the love of Arceus, please use common sense and logic! I cannot tell you how upset I get when people don't use logic and continuity and the like.
7. No one else is allowed to do a time skip. Only I'm allowed to do that, so if you want something to happen at a different time (in rp), you'll have to wait until I issue the time skip, which, who knows, might be coming around the corner.
8. DO NOT POST POINTLESS STUFF ON THIS THREAD! That is what this discussion thread is for: https://pokecharms.com/threads/a-gijinka-safe-haven-adventure.15232/
Now, if you'll excuse me, I am tired, and I'm going to sleep now. See you all later!
[The following day...]
Okay, I am back with the character forms! Just put these down in your first post for your character's existence.
Human
Name:
Gender:
Age (recommended):
Appearance:
Personality:
# of Gijinkas:
Backstory (highly recommended):
Gijinka
Name:
Species:
Gender:
Age (recommended):
Appearance/Features:
Personality:
Owner:
Backstory (recommended):
Without further ado, let's begin!
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Every first-born child gets assigned a Pokemon Gijinka. Why is this? It is so the child's parents wouldn't have to worry about catering to the child. That is why the Gijinka is there. Surprisingly, Gijinkas have the same lifespan as humans, so when one is assigned to a human, it is usually for life. The first few years of life are easygoing for both humans and Gijinkas, as the human babies are usually carefree, and the Gijinka toddlers are too young to do any catering work. The only problem with this is that it allows the two children to bond, and form a friendship, which is illegal, so they decide to take the Gijinka away until it is capable of doing work, which once it is, they return it to the human child, and introduce it to the child, as the child may or may not remember the Gijinka, as years would have passed, and they wouldn't remember them. Some parents, however, beg to differ.
In this story, a few parents decided not to do that. This family in particular lived in a little village called Flower Mount Village. They wanted their child to have a childhood friend as they grow up just like they did, despite the law. The loophole to this law is that it is also illegal to have cameras, or other means of recording, placed in homes of other people, so there is really no way of knowing if there is a friendship between them or not unless they go out into public. This family in particular, the Gardner family, actually encouraged the friendship between the two children. The children in question for this family consist of the human boy...
Name: Zen
Gender: Male
Age: 12
Appearance: 5'5", white skin tone, yellow eyes, short red spiked hair, white t-shirt, black jean shorts, black red and neon yellow tennis shoes
Personality: very friendly and caring, especially towards his Gijinka, playful and a good sense of humor, almost a bit too clingy, slightly mature, but responsible
# of Gijinkas: 1
Backstory: He is just a normal kid with a Gijinka as his friend since birth...wait, what? I guess he isn't so normal after all. His Gijinka was never taken from him when he was a baby, so he's known her for practically his entire life. He was teased at school because of this, so his parents eventually took him out of school, and home schooled him. He never took his Gijinka friend for granted, because he felt one day she would be taken away from him, so he always tries to do things with her so he can treasure as many of those moments before she is taken away, if the day were to come.
and the Gijinka girl...
Name: Winter
Species: Glaceon
Gender: Female
Age: 12
Appearance/Features: 5'3", Glaceon fur-colored skin, sky blue hair with the (things?) hanging from the sides of her head (like a Glaceon, you know?), sky blue eyes, Glaceon ears and tail, sky blue zipper hoodie, white t-shirt underneath, blue jeans, black white-tipped shoes, cool to the touch
Personality: is able to keep her cool (PUNS), and is slightly more mature than Zen, is also caring and friendly, especially towards Zen, more responsible than Zen, and very understanding, smarter than Zen
Owner: Zen
Backstory: She was given to Zen as his Gijinka slave for once they were older, but the slavery thing never turned out to be. She instead became one of his oldest, and greatest friends. She also never took Zen for granted because she also feared a day when she might be taken away from him, so she always tries to do stuff with him that she'll cherish. Sometimes, when hugging him, she'll cry a bit because she doesn't want to lose him, and sometimes he'll do the same, but in the end it's all happy and peaceful again. They are practically inseparable.
The two were a perfect pair. They were like two atoms that could not be separated. However, one fateful day came where two police officers decided to show up uninvited to their house. What they saw was Zen and Winter playing with each other instead of Winter doing work around the house. Those cops were not at all happy. After a long talk with their parents, Zen and Winter saw what they wish they didn't. Their parents were being arrested!
Despite how much Zen and Winter tried to stop them, they were just kids and didn't have any power over them. Then, the worst case scenario popped up in their minds. They thought if this was happening, then they were also going to be taken away from each other. In a pool of tears, the two children hugged each other, never letting go, wishing with all of their might that it was all a bad dream. All hope seemed lost for the two.
Until one of the two cops stopped and looked at them. Nobody knows what happened to him inside, but he must have felt bad for the kids, especially with how strong their bond was with each other. After a little bit of self-negotiation, he went up to his partner, and started talking with him. Nobody knows what it was they were talking about, but a few minutes later, their parents came rushing back in the house, embracing Winter and Zen in a heartfelt hug. The cops had agreed to let their parents go, but at a near impossible price.
Since their bond with each other was too strong to just be severed in the blink of an eye, to save their parents from being arrested, they had to be exiled from the town, never to return. Winter was frozen (MORE PUNS) in shock, and Zen nearly fainted at the words. After about half an hour of saying their goodbyes, and many tears, both Zen and Winter left with the cops, contemplating fighting the cops so they can stay with their parents, or just abiding by their deal. In the end, they were exiled, cast off, otherwise known as banished from their hometown, never to return home ever again.
With their belongings and equipment in hand, the siblings (practically speaking) set off on their trek to somewhere else; a place far away from their former home.
This is their Gijinka Safe Haven Adventure.
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"Come on, Zen. Please get up." Winter begged Zen, as he sat on the ground, bawling. "I just- *sniffle* can't believe- *sniffle* this is really happening!" He said, sniffling. "I would if I could." Winter walked up to him, and sat down besides him. "I also can't believe this happened, Zen, but cheer up. Be glad it wasn't anything worse than this. We could have been taken away from each other." She said, her tone becoming a bit more sullen. Suddenly, Zen tightly embraced Winter in another hug; a hug of which he never wanted to let end. Winter hugged him back, head over his shoulder.
"In fact, I think I have you to thank for this. If you hadn't been my greatest friend, I would have been sold to someone else to work for." Winter said, becoming sentimental. "Yeah, I suppose so." Zen replied. "And if you hadn't been my greatest friend, I... well, I just don't know what I'd do!" He exclaimed, hugging her tighter than before. "Zen...a bit too close for comfort..." Winter grunted, unable to breathe. "Oh, sorry! Sorry!" Zen apologized, letting go of Winter. "It's okay! I'm okay! I'd rather you crush me over someone else, anyway." Winter reassured Zen, regaining her breath.
Winter stood back up, and offered Zen a hand back up. Zen, of course, took it. "Now Zen, we may be young, but let it never be said that kids can't protect themselves." Winter said, trying to lift Zen's spirits. Zen, instead, only got confused. "What do you mean?" He questioned. "I mean we're on our own from here on out. We only have each other. What if we get into some trouble? We need to learn how to defend ourselves." Winter stated, starting to get excited at her idea.
Winter grabbed Zen's shoulders, and looked him in the eyes. "We need to learn how to fight!" She said, a fire ironically in her eyes. A million thoughts flew through Zen's head, before he reached a conclusion. "Well, that's easy for you to say!" He blurted out. "You're more adapted to fighting than I am!" Winter looked at him, surprised that he would just shout at her like that. Dismissing it, she continued her thought.
"Well, nobody said I couldn't teach you how." Winter said, trying to persuade him. "You? Teach me how to fight? Winter, in case you haven't noticed, I'm not like you. I don't have the same kind of powers you have." Zen said, trying to find excuses. "I have noticed, Zen, and I don't care. You don't have to have the same kind of powers that I do to fight. In fact, there even a possibility that you have your very own power exclusive to you!" Winter encouraged, getting excited. "There's really no way of knowing if that's true unless we fight, and find out. Besides, we both are going to need the experience if we're to survive in the world."
That really got Zen thinking. He had always wondered what it must be like to have superhuman abilities, and what Winter just said piqued his interest. "You really think I have powers?" Zen asked Winter, considering what she said. Winter gave him a simple nod, awaiting an answer. After about a minute of silence, Zen spoke up. "...Let's do this!" Zen shouted, his confidence returned. "That's the Zen I know! Now come on, let's get to it!" Winter said, running off someplace.
After about half an hour of running and resting, the two kids finally found a big, open, and surprisingly secluded area for their training grounds. Zen pulled something out of his bag, and upon closer examination, appeared to be cuffs of some kind. He walked over to Winter with the cuffs, and looked her in the eyes. "Winter, just in case someone happens to come across this area, you have to wear these." He told her, showing her the cuffs.
Winter looked at them, and sighed. "Well, I suppose if I must, then I will. I mean, neither of us want to be separated, we've already established that. I mean, it's not like I have much of a choice." Winter said, depressed. "Winter, if it were any other way, then it would certainly be better. Say I were you. I would gladly put them on. So long as it means I won't have to be taken away from you." Zen told her, trying to cheer her up.
"I know, Zen, it's just that... it makes me feel like I'm your property..." Winter said, shedding a tear, despite her best efforts against it. Zen took Winter in another hug. "Winter!" He shot at her. "Don't ever think that! You are not my property! You are not anyone's property!" He paused. "You are my best friend. My sister, even." Managing to keep his own tears to himself, he continues. "And as your brother, it is my job to make sure nothing happens to you. In fact, I wouldn't even consider it a job, but rather a privilege. Heck, maybe a blessing!" Zen looked her in the eyes. "Don't ever think you're nothing less than my sister, because you are so much more!"
Winter wiped her face in a wet mess, and hugged Zen tighter than he hugged her last time. "Thank you..." She managed to sniffle through her crying. Zen pets her on the head, and starts putting the cuffs around her wrists, ankles, and neck. "Just... think of these as magic cuffs of protection. So long as you have them on, people won't think to take you, because they'll know that you're with me." Zen reassured her. "So, we're like a combo deal?" Winter asked him, cracking a smile. "Heheh, yeah. Sure, we're a combo deal." Zen laughed.
"Are you ready?!" Winter screamed across the field they had made in the area. "Yep! ...Nope!" Zen said, changing his mind. He ran up to Winter. "I mean, are we really going to do this? Are we really going to fight each other?" Zen said, worriedly. "I mean, I don't want to hurt you. I don't even know my own strength, if I even have any." Winter scoffed. "You? Hurt me? I'm tougher than you think, you know. And don't go easy on me just because I'm a girl." Winter teased, whipping Zen with her tail as she turned back around. "How's that for a Tail Whip?" She laughed. Zen blushed and chuckled, before going back to his place on the field. "So, who goes first?" Zen shot across the field. Winter grinned, and ran alarmingly fast toward Zen, almost as if she was going to attack him... oh wait.
She stopped right in front of him, and looked up at him menacingly. "Ladies first." She taunted, before kicking him in the side, sending him stumbling to the side, before falling over. Zen just lays there, crumpled over and breathless. Winter looks over in shock. "Um... Z-Zen? Are you alright?" She asked, concerned for his well-being. Once he regained enough breath, he shouted back at her, "I don't know my own power?! What about you?!"
"S-Sorry! I guess you're right!" Winter said, covering her face in embarrassment. "I-It's alright, ow..." He said, standing back up and wincing at the pain in his side. "Now, as per rules state, it's my turn now." He said, getting his game face on, and shaking off the pain. "Alright, then! Come at me! Don't hold back!" She said, readying herself for the attack. Then, Zen looked past her at something. "Wait, what's that over there?!" He said, pointing past her. "Really, Zen? You're going to resort to using that? I'm not an idiot." Winter scoffed, feeling slightly insulted. "No, really! Look over there!" Zen insisted, actually running up to her to show her what he was pointing at. "It's right over there, can't you see it? I don't know what it is, or what's going on over there." Zen insisted, still going at his charade.
"Zen, I'm not looking. Just give up, and take your tu-" Winter suggested, before getting whacked across the face by Zen's fist. Winter lied there on the ground, as Zen walked up to her. "How's that for a Sucker Punch, huh?!" Zen teased, before he heard a sniffle. His guard lowers significantly, as he looks over at Winter, who looked like she was crying. "W-Winter!" He cried, running over to her. "Are you okay?! I didn't mean to hit you that hard! I-" He apologized, before being tackled and pinned down by Winter. "I thought I told you not to hold back!" She deadpanned, trying to keep her seriousness. "Let me guess: Fake Out?" Zen guessed obviously. "Yup!" Winter cheerfully replied.
Winter got up off of Zen, and helped him up. Zen warily took her hand, but to his surprise nothing else happened. "I think that's enough for now. Don't you agree?" Winter asked Zen, pulling something out of her bag. "That's a rhetorical question." Zen retorted, before being handed an Oran berry. "Here you go." Winter said, handing Zen an Oran berry. "It should help." Zen took the berry, and looked at it for a moment, before looking back at Winter. "Well, I'm not sure if they have the same effect on me as they do you, but I suppose it doesn't hurt to try." Zen pondered, before taking a bite, coincidentally at the same time Winter took a bite.
"Mmm, soo delicious!" They both exclaimed in delight at the taste of the berries.
After a few minutes of resting, laying down together in the grass, they continued to look up at the clouds peacefully. Suddenly, Winter's ear twitched as she heard what sounded like rustling. "Zen, something at 6 o'clock!" She tried telling Zen, but he was asleep. "Zen, wake up!" Winter whisper-shouted at him, shaking him awake. "Hm-wh-what? What is it, Winter?" Zen asked groggily. "There's something over there!" Winter alarmed Zen. Zen got up, and held Winter close to him. "Come out!" Zen shouted over in the direction the rustling came from.
(This is where one of you come in! I don't expect you to do something like what I did, because what I did is beyond expected, but is impressive, is it not?)
(OOC: OKAY, SO... this took me about two days to make, and I am actually kinda scared. No, I'm shocked that I could do something like this. Like, I am really proud and impressed with myself. Anyway, you know what to do to join. Use the discussion board for OOC stuff unless you've got to say it on this thread. In that case, add some roleplay content to it. NOW, I am tired, and I am going to sleep now. Try not to flood this thread before I return, which shouldn't be too long, and I will be back soon! Have fun!! ^^)
Adomith: the world of which that is inhabited not only by humans, but by these fascinating creatures known not as Pokemon, but Gijinkas. Gijinkas are the miraculous combination of both Pokemon and humans, where they have the appearance, speech ability, and stature of humans, but also have Pokemon features, most of them including the Pokemon's respective abilities, and/or powers. Rather than evolving when they're experienced enough (they aren't able to fight as much due to their decreased power), they evolve when they reach a certain age, and/or meet certain conditions. There was once, however, a time where they were just normal Pokemon, but a terrible accident had occurred that changed the Pokemon, and morphed them into what they are now. Some would even say that they are smarter now than they were before the accident. However, they all have grown to not mention the accident, and just accept it as a blessing. Because of this, Pokemon and trainers alike were able to understand each other more clearly, and bonded closer with each other.
However, over time humans became more... demanding over the Pokemon Gijinkas; more so than usual. It eventually got to the point where being friends with one didn't seem possible. They were treated, thought of, and seen as... slaves. Eventually, treating a Gijinka as you would a human became illegal, so if you were to have one of them, you'd have to enslave them. Because of their lack of power since the accident, the Pokemon Gijinkas were not able to overpower the humans, and were forced into slavery, never to return to the happy times of equality between the two races. They actually destroyed/abandoned all devices in the Pokeball family because they had no need for them anymore (aside from them not knowing if it even worked on them anymore since the accident).
However, it is rumored that one traveler found an undiscovered island that is now known as Jan'Kjil, where humans and Pokemon Gijinkas could come together, and live in harmony without the worry of social threat or illegal friendships always looming over them. But because of how happy people were at the time, humans mostly, they never went out of their way to find the island, as it was never mapped and, therefore, never found. But those who had heard of it, and wanted to rid themselves and their unfortunate partners of this terrible time of slavery, immediately trekked off towards the islands.
These are their stories.
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Rules:
1. Swearing is to be kept to a minimum. That's not to say it isn't allowed. Just don't use major swears.
2. Because the islands were not mapped, you will have to start off either in the same place or similar to someone, or someplace completely different. I will, however, grant you the ability to think up your own place if you don't want to join a preexisting one. Also, please don't just say something like "After a long journey, they finally make it to the islands." I want this to be a real adventure, so it will have to take some time in the rp to actually get there.
3. Humor is encouraged, and appreciated. I just hope that your sense of humor is the same as mine. If it is, then we will get along just fine. ^^
4. There will also be action in this rp (or at least I'll try to add action), so if you're not comfortable with action, then just don't join the rp. If you are, however, then feel free to add to it. Just don't go overboard with it, like adding gore and such, because I won't have that.
5 (not even a rule). For those of you who have already realized the similarity between this and a certain story online made by a certain somebody, then kudos to you! ^^
5 (the real rule). You can roleplay as either a human with a Gijinka (or two), both (meaning both human and Gijinka), or just the Gijinka. If you choose to roleplay only as the human, then other people will be able to take the roles of your Gijinkas, but they will get to choose what kind. For those who want to roleplay as a Gijinka, then you must ask someone with a human character (who doesn't have 2 Gijinkas already (does not apply if they don't want 2 Gijinkas)) if you can roleplay as their Gijinka. In the form below, you must also specify whose Gijinka you are. If you choose to roleplay as both, then it's simple: you roleplay as a human character and Gijinka character. If you decide to have one Gijinka, then expect someone to ask you if they could be your Gijinka.
6. For the love of Arceus, please use common sense and logic! I cannot tell you how upset I get when people don't use logic and continuity and the like.
7. No one else is allowed to do a time skip. Only I'm allowed to do that, so if you want something to happen at a different time (in rp), you'll have to wait until I issue the time skip, which, who knows, might be coming around the corner.
8. DO NOT POST POINTLESS STUFF ON THIS THREAD! That is what this discussion thread is for: https://pokecharms.com/threads/a-gijinka-safe-haven-adventure.15232/
Now, if you'll excuse me, I am tired, and I'm going to sleep now. See you all later!
[The following day...]
Okay, I am back with the character forms! Just put these down in your first post for your character's existence.
Human
Name:
Gender:
Age (recommended):
Appearance:
Personality:
# of Gijinkas:
Backstory (highly recommended):
Gijinka
Name:
Species:
Gender:
Age (recommended):
Appearance/Features:
Personality:
Owner:
Backstory (recommended):
Without further ado, let's begin!
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Every first-born child gets assigned a Pokemon Gijinka. Why is this? It is so the child's parents wouldn't have to worry about catering to the child. That is why the Gijinka is there. Surprisingly, Gijinkas have the same lifespan as humans, so when one is assigned to a human, it is usually for life. The first few years of life are easygoing for both humans and Gijinkas, as the human babies are usually carefree, and the Gijinka toddlers are too young to do any catering work. The only problem with this is that it allows the two children to bond, and form a friendship, which is illegal, so they decide to take the Gijinka away until it is capable of doing work, which once it is, they return it to the human child, and introduce it to the child, as the child may or may not remember the Gijinka, as years would have passed, and they wouldn't remember them. Some parents, however, beg to differ.
In this story, a few parents decided not to do that. This family in particular lived in a little village called Flower Mount Village. They wanted their child to have a childhood friend as they grow up just like they did, despite the law. The loophole to this law is that it is also illegal to have cameras, or other means of recording, placed in homes of other people, so there is really no way of knowing if there is a friendship between them or not unless they go out into public. This family in particular, the Gardner family, actually encouraged the friendship between the two children. The children in question for this family consist of the human boy...
Name: Zen
Gender: Male
Age: 12
Appearance: 5'5", white skin tone, yellow eyes, short red spiked hair, white t-shirt, black jean shorts, black red and neon yellow tennis shoes
Personality: very friendly and caring, especially towards his Gijinka, playful and a good sense of humor, almost a bit too clingy, slightly mature, but responsible
# of Gijinkas: 1
Backstory: He is just a normal kid with a Gijinka as his friend since birth...wait, what? I guess he isn't so normal after all. His Gijinka was never taken from him when he was a baby, so he's known her for practically his entire life. He was teased at school because of this, so his parents eventually took him out of school, and home schooled him. He never took his Gijinka friend for granted, because he felt one day she would be taken away from him, so he always tries to do things with her so he can treasure as many of those moments before she is taken away, if the day were to come.
and the Gijinka girl...
Name: Winter
Species: Glaceon
Gender: Female
Age: 12
Appearance/Features: 5'3", Glaceon fur-colored skin, sky blue hair with the (things?) hanging from the sides of her head (like a Glaceon, you know?), sky blue eyes, Glaceon ears and tail, sky blue zipper hoodie, white t-shirt underneath, blue jeans, black white-tipped shoes, cool to the touch
Personality: is able to keep her cool (PUNS), and is slightly more mature than Zen, is also caring and friendly, especially towards Zen, more responsible than Zen, and very understanding, smarter than Zen
Owner: Zen
Backstory: She was given to Zen as his Gijinka slave for once they were older, but the slavery thing never turned out to be. She instead became one of his oldest, and greatest friends. She also never took Zen for granted because she also feared a day when she might be taken away from him, so she always tries to do stuff with him that she'll cherish. Sometimes, when hugging him, she'll cry a bit because she doesn't want to lose him, and sometimes he'll do the same, but in the end it's all happy and peaceful again. They are practically inseparable.
The two were a perfect pair. They were like two atoms that could not be separated. However, one fateful day came where two police officers decided to show up uninvited to their house. What they saw was Zen and Winter playing with each other instead of Winter doing work around the house. Those cops were not at all happy. After a long talk with their parents, Zen and Winter saw what they wish they didn't. Their parents were being arrested!
Despite how much Zen and Winter tried to stop them, they were just kids and didn't have any power over them. Then, the worst case scenario popped up in their minds. They thought if this was happening, then they were also going to be taken away from each other. In a pool of tears, the two children hugged each other, never letting go, wishing with all of their might that it was all a bad dream. All hope seemed lost for the two.
Until one of the two cops stopped and looked at them. Nobody knows what happened to him inside, but he must have felt bad for the kids, especially with how strong their bond was with each other. After a little bit of self-negotiation, he went up to his partner, and started talking with him. Nobody knows what it was they were talking about, but a few minutes later, their parents came rushing back in the house, embracing Winter and Zen in a heartfelt hug. The cops had agreed to let their parents go, but at a near impossible price.
Since their bond with each other was too strong to just be severed in the blink of an eye, to save their parents from being arrested, they had to be exiled from the town, never to return. Winter was frozen (MORE PUNS) in shock, and Zen nearly fainted at the words. After about half an hour of saying their goodbyes, and many tears, both Zen and Winter left with the cops, contemplating fighting the cops so they can stay with their parents, or just abiding by their deal. In the end, they were exiled, cast off, otherwise known as banished from their hometown, never to return home ever again.
With their belongings and equipment in hand, the siblings (practically speaking) set off on their trek to somewhere else; a place far away from their former home.
This is their Gijinka Safe Haven Adventure.
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"Come on, Zen. Please get up." Winter begged Zen, as he sat on the ground, bawling. "I just- *sniffle* can't believe- *sniffle* this is really happening!" He said, sniffling. "I would if I could." Winter walked up to him, and sat down besides him. "I also can't believe this happened, Zen, but cheer up. Be glad it wasn't anything worse than this. We could have been taken away from each other." She said, her tone becoming a bit more sullen. Suddenly, Zen tightly embraced Winter in another hug; a hug of which he never wanted to let end. Winter hugged him back, head over his shoulder.
"In fact, I think I have you to thank for this. If you hadn't been my greatest friend, I would have been sold to someone else to work for." Winter said, becoming sentimental. "Yeah, I suppose so." Zen replied. "And if you hadn't been my greatest friend, I... well, I just don't know what I'd do!" He exclaimed, hugging her tighter than before. "Zen...a bit too close for comfort..." Winter grunted, unable to breathe. "Oh, sorry! Sorry!" Zen apologized, letting go of Winter. "It's okay! I'm okay! I'd rather you crush me over someone else, anyway." Winter reassured Zen, regaining her breath.
Winter stood back up, and offered Zen a hand back up. Zen, of course, took it. "Now Zen, we may be young, but let it never be said that kids can't protect themselves." Winter said, trying to lift Zen's spirits. Zen, instead, only got confused. "What do you mean?" He questioned. "I mean we're on our own from here on out. We only have each other. What if we get into some trouble? We need to learn how to defend ourselves." Winter stated, starting to get excited at her idea.
Winter grabbed Zen's shoulders, and looked him in the eyes. "We need to learn how to fight!" She said, a fire ironically in her eyes. A million thoughts flew through Zen's head, before he reached a conclusion. "Well, that's easy for you to say!" He blurted out. "You're more adapted to fighting than I am!" Winter looked at him, surprised that he would just shout at her like that. Dismissing it, she continued her thought.
"Well, nobody said I couldn't teach you how." Winter said, trying to persuade him. "You? Teach me how to fight? Winter, in case you haven't noticed, I'm not like you. I don't have the same kind of powers you have." Zen said, trying to find excuses. "I have noticed, Zen, and I don't care. You don't have to have the same kind of powers that I do to fight. In fact, there even a possibility that you have your very own power exclusive to you!" Winter encouraged, getting excited. "There's really no way of knowing if that's true unless we fight, and find out. Besides, we both are going to need the experience if we're to survive in the world."
That really got Zen thinking. He had always wondered what it must be like to have superhuman abilities, and what Winter just said piqued his interest. "You really think I have powers?" Zen asked Winter, considering what she said. Winter gave him a simple nod, awaiting an answer. After about a minute of silence, Zen spoke up. "...Let's do this!" Zen shouted, his confidence returned. "That's the Zen I know! Now come on, let's get to it!" Winter said, running off someplace.
After about half an hour of running and resting, the two kids finally found a big, open, and surprisingly secluded area for their training grounds. Zen pulled something out of his bag, and upon closer examination, appeared to be cuffs of some kind. He walked over to Winter with the cuffs, and looked her in the eyes. "Winter, just in case someone happens to come across this area, you have to wear these." He told her, showing her the cuffs.
Winter looked at them, and sighed. "Well, I suppose if I must, then I will. I mean, neither of us want to be separated, we've already established that. I mean, it's not like I have much of a choice." Winter said, depressed. "Winter, if it were any other way, then it would certainly be better. Say I were you. I would gladly put them on. So long as it means I won't have to be taken away from you." Zen told her, trying to cheer her up.
"I know, Zen, it's just that... it makes me feel like I'm your property..." Winter said, shedding a tear, despite her best efforts against it. Zen took Winter in another hug. "Winter!" He shot at her. "Don't ever think that! You are not my property! You are not anyone's property!" He paused. "You are my best friend. My sister, even." Managing to keep his own tears to himself, he continues. "And as your brother, it is my job to make sure nothing happens to you. In fact, I wouldn't even consider it a job, but rather a privilege. Heck, maybe a blessing!" Zen looked her in the eyes. "Don't ever think you're nothing less than my sister, because you are so much more!"
Winter wiped her face in a wet mess, and hugged Zen tighter than he hugged her last time. "Thank you..." She managed to sniffle through her crying. Zen pets her on the head, and starts putting the cuffs around her wrists, ankles, and neck. "Just... think of these as magic cuffs of protection. So long as you have them on, people won't think to take you, because they'll know that you're with me." Zen reassured her. "So, we're like a combo deal?" Winter asked him, cracking a smile. "Heheh, yeah. Sure, we're a combo deal." Zen laughed.
"Are you ready?!" Winter screamed across the field they had made in the area. "Yep! ...Nope!" Zen said, changing his mind. He ran up to Winter. "I mean, are we really going to do this? Are we really going to fight each other?" Zen said, worriedly. "I mean, I don't want to hurt you. I don't even know my own strength, if I even have any." Winter scoffed. "You? Hurt me? I'm tougher than you think, you know. And don't go easy on me just because I'm a girl." Winter teased, whipping Zen with her tail as she turned back around. "How's that for a Tail Whip?" She laughed. Zen blushed and chuckled, before going back to his place on the field. "So, who goes first?" Zen shot across the field. Winter grinned, and ran alarmingly fast toward Zen, almost as if she was going to attack him... oh wait.
She stopped right in front of him, and looked up at him menacingly. "Ladies first." She taunted, before kicking him in the side, sending him stumbling to the side, before falling over. Zen just lays there, crumpled over and breathless. Winter looks over in shock. "Um... Z-Zen? Are you alright?" She asked, concerned for his well-being. Once he regained enough breath, he shouted back at her, "I don't know my own power?! What about you?!"
"S-Sorry! I guess you're right!" Winter said, covering her face in embarrassment. "I-It's alright, ow..." He said, standing back up and wincing at the pain in his side. "Now, as per rules state, it's my turn now." He said, getting his game face on, and shaking off the pain. "Alright, then! Come at me! Don't hold back!" She said, readying herself for the attack. Then, Zen looked past her at something. "Wait, what's that over there?!" He said, pointing past her. "Really, Zen? You're going to resort to using that? I'm not an idiot." Winter scoffed, feeling slightly insulted. "No, really! Look over there!" Zen insisted, actually running up to her to show her what he was pointing at. "It's right over there, can't you see it? I don't know what it is, or what's going on over there." Zen insisted, still going at his charade.
"Zen, I'm not looking. Just give up, and take your tu-" Winter suggested, before getting whacked across the face by Zen's fist. Winter lied there on the ground, as Zen walked up to her. "How's that for a Sucker Punch, huh?!" Zen teased, before he heard a sniffle. His guard lowers significantly, as he looks over at Winter, who looked like she was crying. "W-Winter!" He cried, running over to her. "Are you okay?! I didn't mean to hit you that hard! I-" He apologized, before being tackled and pinned down by Winter. "I thought I told you not to hold back!" She deadpanned, trying to keep her seriousness. "Let me guess: Fake Out?" Zen guessed obviously. "Yup!" Winter cheerfully replied.
Winter got up off of Zen, and helped him up. Zen warily took her hand, but to his surprise nothing else happened. "I think that's enough for now. Don't you agree?" Winter asked Zen, pulling something out of her bag. "That's a rhetorical question." Zen retorted, before being handed an Oran berry. "Here you go." Winter said, handing Zen an Oran berry. "It should help." Zen took the berry, and looked at it for a moment, before looking back at Winter. "Well, I'm not sure if they have the same effect on me as they do you, but I suppose it doesn't hurt to try." Zen pondered, before taking a bite, coincidentally at the same time Winter took a bite.
"Mmm, soo delicious!" They both exclaimed in delight at the taste of the berries.
After a few minutes of resting, laying down together in the grass, they continued to look up at the clouds peacefully. Suddenly, Winter's ear twitched as she heard what sounded like rustling. "Zen, something at 6 o'clock!" She tried telling Zen, but he was asleep. "Zen, wake up!" Winter whisper-shouted at him, shaking him awake. "Hm-wh-what? What is it, Winter?" Zen asked groggily. "There's something over there!" Winter alarmed Zen. Zen got up, and held Winter close to him. "Come out!" Zen shouted over in the direction the rustling came from.
(This is where one of you come in! I don't expect you to do something like what I did, because what I did is beyond expected, but is impressive, is it not?)
(OOC: OKAY, SO... this took me about two days to make, and I am actually kinda scared. No, I'm shocked that I could do something like this. Like, I am really proud and impressed with myself. Anyway, you know what to do to join. Use the discussion board for OOC stuff unless you've got to say it on this thread. In that case, add some roleplay content to it. NOW, I am tired, and I am going to sleep now. Try not to flood this thread before I return, which shouldn't be too long, and I will be back soon! Have fun!! ^^)
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