Thread: Adventures of a Lone Wanderer

Reiji and Meia was still snickering at Alastor while they were sitting upon this lone rock on the side of the road. After a few moments, all of them got up and jumped off the rock then look down the road. It seemed to be heading through a forest, not too thick. The only thing that was probably off about it were the number of dead trees which was weird because it was still in the late side of spring, maybe a few more weeks before summer. Meia went to get her horse while Reiji and Alastor stood there beside one another. They weren't talking or at least they weren't going to discuss anything important while Meia was still in hearing range. Of course they could've taken off a bit down the road but it might've been suspicious to her especially when she wanted to know a bit more about Reiji. She still found it odd that someone as small as him was carrying around a sword that looked heavy, not to mention that faint aura that sorta shined if you were paying attention to it. As soon as Meia was far enough away that she wouldn't hear and Alastor knew Meia, her hearing wasn't as sharp as others of her race. So...How's the kids? How are you holding up at least? Alastor said in a low, serious tone. The kids are fine as much as Alice told me. Me, on the other hand, is the same. Cold, unfeeling, and dead. What else can I say? he said in a low, morbid tone. I see...Even with all my power, I cannot help you...yet. In due time, my old friend. At least you still have an idea of all of the emotions you have. It's enough. The reason I came here is that during my research, I came up on something...unusual. Something you might want to check out. Since your sister, Alice, is still working on your artificial soul. I need to still find the parts of the device strong enough to hold in and condense such a large, powerful soul. How are you still standing right now anyway? Alastor asked with a tilt of his head. The energy from the Astral Plane keeps my body running...well, my brain. It takes the place of my heart since I don't need it for my immortal body. Since my soul isn't in my body, I can't use or control most of my power hence the reason I'm playing it safe until Alice can finish the artifical soul that she promised me. I told her she didn't need to go that far but she insisted because I can't use my real power. I mean...I can't even regenerate all the way. To be honest, my body is closer to human than I am being a god which not only does it feel weird but I feel weak, really weak. Reiji sighed a moment. So...what are the gods in the Celestial Realm doing? Alastor turned to him, crossing his arms. Their looking for Alice. They'll never find her. The gods can't enter the Astral Plane unless Alice wants them to. They don't even know that she was born purely from that realm. She has a very unique job that no one but her can do much like Death. Thus, she can't be classfied as an goddess or demoness but she can become anyone and anything that she wants to be. Her imagination is her greatest weapon and probably weakness if anyone chose to really exploit it. Alice, though, as tricky as she can be...to outwit her would be an incredible feat. I can't even do it and I knew her all my life. he had a look of fustration and slight fear. A look that Alastor knew all too well. Well, look on the bright side! I've got another place I want you to help me check out! Alastor said with a smile plasted on his face. There's no way I'm helping you go on another...place. The last time we did so, we ended up getting chased by bloodthirsty vampires through that damn portal of yours. You know, I still have bite marks because you used me as a shield! Reiji's eyes flashed with a intense crimson light. Alastor put his hands up when he said that, acting innocent. Meia had came back over toward the duo then jumped on the horse, looking down at the two. Let get going. The sooner we get off the road, the sooner we don't have to deal with more of those mercenaries. she said to them as she rode past. You two can walk. Alastor looked over at Reiji then nodded his head. Can still fly, right? Why don't you give me a ri- he was cut off by Meia, she definitely heard that. Meia looked at Reiji who cursed under his breath when Alastor said that. You can fly? What does Alastor mean that you can fly? she said, stopping her horse. Reiji sighed a moment then crossed his arms. He's just joking, I can't fly. He must've been talking about that dragon I was with... he wasn't looking at her when he said that and Alastor was looking in another direction, whistling. He wasn't even trying to be subtle about it and just wanted to look suspicious. Meia narrowed her eyes then looked at them both. You're a terrible liar. Both of you. How can you fly? she asked again. They both sighed a moment and Alastor stepped to the side. Reiji looked at her, he went back to his normal, unfeeling face. He breathed out slowly as his eyes fully turned their natural crimson color then his flaming crimson wings appeared slowly on his back and once they fully materialized, he flapped them with a strong gust of wind that nearly had Meia flying off her horse then he crossed his arms. He didn't raise off the ground mostly because he didn't feel he needed to. Just the sight alone would've been enough to show her that he had wings to fly with which he rarely did since he was trying to keep a low profile unlike Alastor he blatantly blurted it out in the open. Of course, he could have just dropped the whole thing but then again, there's no way he was going to sit there and have her question him the whole way there. When Meia had regained her composure, she looked at him surprised. Reiji on the other hand wasn't amused and Alastor was just looking away balancing a staff on his finger, whistling all the while as well. Just what are you, anyway? There's no way that's normal...Just tell me what you are and I promise not to say anything else about this again and whatever else you can do. she said, giving Reiji a nearly unbreakable stare. I'm a god that had fallen from grace. Okay? Can we get off the subject now? Reiji said in a very annoyed tone, it was a touchy subject for him. Fine, I won't mention anything else about it. she turned around and the horse began walking again. Now that we got that out in the open...Reiji, about that place I wanted to check out... Alastor said in a quiet tone, low enough so Meia wouldn't hear. No...If it has anything to do with vampires, forget it. You used me as a shield. That being said, if it wasn't for the fact that I could regenerate, I would've killed you years ago. Reiji darted a glare toward him that sent shivers down Alastor's spine. H-Hey, don't be like that! It's got nothing to do with vampires, I promise! Come on, please! Alastor was on the ground crawling to him...and groveling. Reiji was disgusted but at the same time disturbed to see a grown man groveling like he was. What's going on back there? Meia turned her head and seen Alastor on the ground clinging to Reiji's leg then Reiji trying to shake him off by kicking his leg upwards. She could only blink at the two and say nothing. Fine, just get the hell off me! Reiji said about ready to fry him to a crisp. Splendid! before anyone knew it, Alastor was standing in front of Meia's horse, walking ahead of them all. Just as Reiji and Meia was about to turn their heads toward the front, Reiji felt a large book plop into his hand. Reiji looked down and seen it was a blank book. He looked up then seen literally hundreds of books decending upon him like rain. He jumped forward, tucked in a roll to dodge them all. Sliding across the ground, he looked around the air to find Alastor but didn't see him anywhere. What'cha lookin' at? Alastor put his hand up to his eyes, looking up just to mock Reiji's inability to locate him in short amounts of time. ...You're really starting to bug me and I don't even have a heart... Reiji said standing up with the book in his hand. What's with all the books? he inquired. There's a need for them. We better get to my place, quickly. Come on, get near me. he said in a semi-serious voice. ...Right then, are you coming, Meia? Reiji asked as he looked at her. She just nodded then hopped off the horse and she slapped its behind then it went off in the distance until it was out of sight. She walked over toward Reiji and Alastor who were near the pile of books. Alastor snapped his fingers and soon the world around them turned completely black like someone just blew out the fire on a candle then as Reiji turned his head, they were standing in Alastor's very larger than life home. Although normal on the outside, the inside was so big that not even the numerous spellbooks of Alastor's could reach the ceiling.