Thread: Adventures of a Lone Wanderer

It's been a few days since that day that Reiji and Meia first met each other. All had been quiet between them since escaping from those few mercenaries or maybe they just didn't prefer speaking to each other. They were still traveling on Meia's horse and yet Reiji really wanted to take to the skies to get away from this deafening silence between them even though he had no heart, he can still remember how awkward this would be and that in turn was making him nervous to speak or at least the idea of feeling nervous. One of them wanted to break the silence while they were traveling but it seemed as if one of them was going to the words would get caught in their throat. Reiji was slightly afraid that Meia was simply afraid of him while Meia had a hard time trying to thank him for the help back at the inn as thanking someone wasn't really in her nature but she wasn't ungrateful not to. She didn't want to come off as annoyed or cold toward him, in her mind, he was still young. Yet she knew being silent like this would be taken as her being cold to him. Reiji looked over his shoulder as he was sitting backwards on the horse while Meia had been sitting the other way. He had mulled over the thought of appearing normal to her so she wouldn't get suspicious toward him. Probably could already tell that she was starting to question if he was really all that normal. I mean, he could use his own powers which wasn't magic persay but it was in her eyes and he had a sword that was twice the size of his body. Although, he only appeared young, he could just instantly switch to a body that was more older but preferred his smaller body for reasons unknown. Having coming to a decision, he decided it was probably for the best that he just acted like a normal boy until Alice could finish making the artificial soul that she promised him. So...Where are we going? You're not lost, are you? No...I'm not. We're just heading into the next town. I have a friend that I need to see. Friend, huh? Is this friend of yours as quiet as you? Ha...Funny, squirt. No, if anything, he's a little...eccentric. A little? The tone in your voice makes it seem like he's...Wait, eccentric? Can't be talking about that guy... Wait, what did you say? That guy? You know who I mean? she looked back at him with a curious look. No...No, no...At least...I don't think we're talking about the same guy. Well, let's see. You and I will say the first thing that comes to mind about him. If it's the same then we're talking about the same guy. she said stopping the horse in front of a clearing next to a few rocks to sit at. Just wanting the horse to get a bit of rest. Fair enough. he said jumping off the horse. He sat on a rock and crossed his legs. Alright, ready when you are. Okay...Give me a minute. she tied the horse to a tree and sat with Reiji with the rock across from him. They both looked into each other's eyes. They weren't saying anything but both of them were feeling some sort of pressure. After all, a bead of sweat started to go down the side of their faces. The air felt heavy for the both of them but for Reiji this was very familiar. It seemed like this was a waste of energy, it wasn't like this was crucial to their survival nor discovering who this person is was going to somehow change the fate of the world. To them, it would be one more thing that they had common with one another if it was true, however, if not, at least they broke that silence. Alright, ready? Meia asked. Ready. he said, leaning forward. Okay...What does he do for a living? He's a wizard. they both said at the same time. That was strike one. What is his one goal in life? She asked as she darted another question at Reiji. He creates spells and writes them down for future generations. they both said in unison. That was the second strike. Meia's eyes narrowed as Reiji's did. Final question, what is his real name? knowing that he only told his real name to people he honestly trusted. People that had met him over the years had never known his name, just called him wizard. His true name is Alastor Whitemane. they both said again. They both looked at each other astounded. Not because they knew that they were talking about the same person but because this guy was actually standing in between them and saying his own name along with them. Where he came from, no one knew. Meia jumped back in a shriek and Reiji just looked at him with the most angry death stare he ever gave anyone. Alastor was just sitting there with a grin on his face and tapping his fingers against his cane. Why hello there! Fancy meeting you guys here! It's so nice to be recognized by your fellow peers! he laughed loud and in an arrogant way. Meia instantly was in his face with an arrow pointed at the bridge of his nose. To say the least, she was NOT amused by any means. IF YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN, I'LL KILL YOU! she said breathing heavily. She had such fire in her eyes that it would even make Reiji blush. Alastor put his hands up in a silly way just to mock her then rolled his eyes. If that wasn't enough, he also wrapped a magical aura around her hand then she started to pull the bow back. When she realized this, she tried with all her might to stop him and herself but she couldn't. A small smirk appeared on his face as the bow was pulled all the way back. He lifted his finger up to her face as well then made a guesture like he was firing at her, in turn, her hand had let go of the bow and the arrow went firing toward him to Meia's horror. Forunately for her, his body was transparent but that didn't stop it from flying toward Reiji. In which, he just lifted two fingers and caught it inbetween them. Reiji didn't looked amused either and more than usual. Alastor was sitting beside him and looking at him with a bored expression. You couldn't just let it hit you? It's not like it'd kill you anyway. Alastor said with a very uninterested tone. What do I look like to you? A pincushion? He said looking over at him in which Alastor shrugged. Meia just looked at them both, her face red with both anger and rage. A couple locks of hair had fell to the front of her face but she just sighed and gave up before plopping down in her spot again. She knew how he was and there was no getting through to him no matter how you came after him. He'd just turn the tables on you over and over again. Of course the only person who was able to beat him at his own game was Alice and nobody messed with her unless they wanted their genders swapped. Reiji stood up and gave Meia her arrow back then Reiji turned back to look at Alastor. He wasn't sitting there anymore, he was right inbetween them when they first noticed him. Hard to believe that the wizard was no longer intested in pulling anymore jokes. Maybe it was because if one more had surfaced, they'd really stick it to them and nobody wanted to do that, not in such of a serene place just as this. When they were all calm again, Reiji had sat back down and he looked at Alastor who was quietly reading a book. If you were going to appear like that, you could've just sent a mental message. he said tapping his noggin. And what? Miss scaring the absolute shit out of Meia. No chance. That woman is so tighly wound, she hardly ever have fun anymore. he said looking at her. Excuse me for being the unfun one. she said with the roll of her eyes. Yes, you're excused. Which reminds me... a grin stretched across his face and he leaned over toward Reiji. Would you like to know Meia's chest measurem- was as far as he got before Meia threw a dagger in his direction which he dodged. When he looked at her, her face was red again. What was that for!? Don't give out personal information like that! That's not for anyone to know! I don't even know how you know! she gritted her teeth tightly determined now to kill him if he said anything she didn't like. He grinned again as he closed his book. What's wrong? I thought you didn't care about people knowing those things about you? Is it because of the boy here? he said pointing to Reiji. What are you getting at, Alastor? The last time you did this was with Alice and I seem to remember her not only turning you into a girl but put a love spell on everyone in town and took away your magic. Reiji unconciously started snickering much to Alastor's dismay. Oh, shut up. I plan to get my revenge for that...Alice hasn't seen the last of this master wizard! he said as he growled. Meia raised her eyebrow, curiously. What do you mean, Reiji? What happened to Alastor? Well... he started. The last time Alice and I went to see him. He tricked the male population of Woodforest into thinking that the first person that can bed her could have her as a slave and that he bought her. Needless to say, she was chased by every man in town including quite a few women as well. They came out of everywhere trying to get her. Just imagine a sea of people clawing their way toward you. Unforunately for Alastor, she caught wind of what was going on. She found him in the highest point in town watching the chaos befall this innocent town and he was laughing about it. It fumed her to no end and my sister Alice turned him into a woman with beautiful features, nice curves and a voice of an angel before teleporting him before that hungry crowd of people. The moment he looked around, he noticed he was laying on the ground in town and he wondered how in the world he got there if he was standing in a belltower. Well, those men and women surrounded him. When he went to ask what they were looking, he noticed his voice was changed and immediately looked down at himself. He was the very thing that he didn't want to be in front of sex-driven people. Alice had put a love spell on this people so the moment they seen him, Alastor was their target as it was the first beautiful woman that they had seen. The real icing on the cake was when he figured out he couldn't use magic to get himself out of his own little mess. Oh man, the look on his face when he came to that realization... Reiji could no longer hold it in, he bursted out laughing and fell back as did Meia. They both was laughing at him and Alastor was growling even louder as they did so. Stop that! It wasn't even that funny! he smashed his down into the rock. Meia had wiped a tear from her eye. I-I beg to differ! That's what you get! Finally gotten what you deserved! she went back to laughing and Alastor just dramatically turned his head with his nose up in the air. Reiji had sat up again, wiping the tears from his eyes and tried to calm down then looked at Alastor. Sorry, everytime I think about it, I just start laughing because of the face of desperation you made when one of the men actually caught you. Did it feel good? he snickered again. Alastor went into a crazy red blush that would've made an apple jealous. Just drop it already! I just want to forget about that whole thing! he said shouting at him which only made Reiji laugh a bit harder. Will write more some other time once I can clear this food poisoning I have...