Thread: Adventures of a Lone Wanderer

This story isn't meant to be good in any way. It's just something I want to write because I haven't roleplayed in a while and this was swimming around in my head so...I decided to just write it here instead of keeping it in. Trying some roleplaying styles while doing this. If you want to drop by and leave a comment, by all means do so. So, this is one of the many characters I have, Reiji Maigo. A body without a heart or soul is just an empty shell longing to die. I am cursed to walk the Earth forever never knowing what it is to feel again. I am now called The Lone Wanderer. - Reiji Maigo Reiji was sitting on the back of a wagon being pulled by a horse, the driver was a simple farmer taking his crops to the market to be sold. The town that they were heading to was bustling with people from all over the place looking to buy goods. It was loud as it was quiet. Reiji knew that he used to hate noise but now none of that matters to him. He just quietly watched the people scatter around to find what they were looking for. He wondered how these people can be so carefree when there was danger all around them. The town wasn't exactly the safest place in terms buying and selling, he thought. As theft was a number one concern here and not to mention that this place sometimes were hit with bandit raids. Seems that the world was always a planet where things just always had something exciting happening. The farmer had stopped his cart where he was going to set up and he looked in the back at Reiji. He didn't say anything but he nodded his head and Reiji had nodded as well, jumping off the back. The both of them set up the booth that the farmer had with him, Reiji putting the produce on the table as the farmer started to yell out to the crowd as all the others were. Reiji was about 5'5, slightly long black hair, green eyes and despite his baggy clothes, he was plenty musclar underneath. He was wearing a brown open robe and tattered pants and shirt both black in color but no shoes. What would anyone expect? He was homeless, a traveler, a wanderer. He sat there in a chair with his arms crossed and blankly stared around at everything that was around him. He listened and watched as women would claw through each other trying to get what they wanted off the table. Everything usually ended up as a fight here in the market. If you wanted anything, be prepared to fight for it with blood, sweat, and tears. Even then if you were lucky to get what you want, you were hoping your guard wasn't down when someone tried to steal it. While Reiji would find that hilarious, he couldn't laugh...well, he could but it'd just be empty. No emotion into it at all and he knew that which is why he refrain from doing anything of the sort. The farmer had looked down at Reiji who noticed that he looked at him. They both were just staring at each other. Here. Go get us a cold drink. It is hot out here. he said with a smile on his face as he flung a coin in Reiji's direction. Having caught the money, he walked off a short distance in order to do so inside a general store. This store in particular, you could get any goods that wasn't sold on the outdoor market. Although, when he got there, he was met with a slightly long line who had the same idea as the farmer who sent him. So Reiji stood there just tapping his foot and waiting, it wasn't like he could hear his own taps seeing how loud it was outside. He just liked doing it so that he wasn't just standing there not doing anything. When he finally got to the front of the line. He was met with a hardy fellow with a thick mustache and beard. As much as Reiji could describe it. It just about covered the lower half of his face completely with hair. What'll you have, boy? he said in a husky voice. Reiji looked at the small menu that was taped to the counter in front of him. The boy put his finger down on it and the man proceeded into the back to get his drinks. Now as Reiji was waiting, he noticed that the market was starting to go quieter and quieter. He looked back to see people were on either sides of the street. He wondered what was going on outside as the people behind him were heading out of the door as well. There were knights wearing shining silver armor marching down the road and directly behind them was a really decked out carrage which Reiji would say it was guady to say the least but then again, he didn't like jewels or anything of the sort. The knight in the front of the line had made the whole line stop as a result. He took out a trumpet and started to play a little song basically telling you that royalty just arrived. The shopkeeper of the general store came out of the backroom to see what the fuss was about as he was coming out with Reiji's drinks. He came out in time to see a young princess stepping out with the king. Oh boy, did they look a sight. It seemed like all the light was on them the moment that they stepped out. Their clothes fit for people like them, over decorated with more jewels than what most people would want to wear even the aristocrats which was saying something. Most people had to squint their eyes because the shine from the jewels were too bright. Didn't bother Reiji in the slightest even though he found jewel to clothes ratio was way off. He was wondering how they weren't blinded or at least slowed down with the seemingly heavy jewelry that they were wearing. The King held up a scepter certainly fit for a king and everyone bowed instantly...well, everyone except Reiji until someone yanked him down. As long as he kept it up, no one got back up. There was a small giggle from the young princess as she put her soft hands on her father's. I think that's enough. You're going to tire out these poor people. she said in a soft voice. I suppose you're right...let's get what we came for and get back to the castle. You know how your mother is when you're away from your studies for too long. the princess could only giggle again as the King put down his scepter and everyone stood up. The knights surrounded the princess and king as they step up to the general store though Reiji stood in the way seeing as he had got yanked down earlier. Reiji had looked up at the knight looking down at him. Please step aside. he asked. The young boy had stood up from his squat and walked aside so that they could get into the store. The shopkeeper himself who was standing outside behind Reiji had watched one of them go in while the others were standing outside on either sides of the door. He looked down at Reiji who looked back at him with a dead blank face. Here. Sorry I didn't give it to you earlier. he handed him the drinks while Reiji handed him the money. Since he got what he came for, he walked down the steps right past the King and his daughter who they looked at him curiously. Reiji's clothes were very much different than the people around him and what had gotten their attention was the huge broadsword on his back and the designs it had on it. To them, it looked otherworldly and mysterious. As Reiji gotten halfway back to the farmer, the King had looked at him. He looked like a very young boy no more than the age of 17 but he never would've guessed that he was over 50,000 years old. You. Stop for a minute. he declared. Reiji stopped as he asked then turned around to him. Yes, your Highness? How may I help you? he said in the quietest voice he could muster. The King narrowed his eyes as his daughter stood beside him with a curious look. You...Who might you be? I've never seen you before around this kingdom of mine. while he wasn't trying to sound like he didn't trust the boy, he was curious like his daughter that Reiji would be lugging around a broadsword bigger than his body. Reiji looked at him with an empty stare and it made the King nervous which the knights took note of as they came beside the king and his daughter. Reiji never made a move, his body as still as a statue and they could swear that he wasn't breathing either. The whole market was silent and quietly watching the group in the middle of the road. At first, Reiji didn't want to talk but he figured he should in order for them to leave him alone. I am...Reiji Maigo. I'm a wanderer. I'm searching for something that I lost, something that belongs to me. he simply said to them which only brought more questions than answers. The princess stepped forward and speaking herself. What is it that you're looking for? So much that you carry such a large weapon on your back? she asked him as she put her hand on her chest, her heart beating quickly and whether she was afraid or simply excited, he didn't know. I'm looking for my heart and my soul. I'm looking for the essence that makes me...me. this made everyone around him gasp and step away from him. The King pulled his daughter behind him protectively while the knights stood in front of them with their weapons drawn. Then what are you? A demon? Some kind of monster?! the King asked him in a brash manner. Reiji only watched them but didn't move at all. I am neither. I guess you can say I'm just an empty shell wanting to be whole again or looking for my place to finally die and be rid of this curse of being like the living undead. he said in a calm voice then turned his back to them and walked away. All the other people around him were whispering, pointing at him, and moving away as he walked past. They were afraid of him and he knew it. He didn't care because he couldn't care but if he did, he certainly would've been hurt by their judgemental stares. Reiji stood in front of the farmer again who looked at him with wide eyes and backed away a little. The young boy could only watch him and he looked down at the drinks in his hands. Here. This is what you had me pay for... he said in a quiet voice trying to hand one to him. The farmer yelled instantly and screamed at him. Don't get close to me with your diseased hands! I don't want to be cursed like you! as he said that, it struck a nerve in Reiji's mind but he had no emotion to show for it. I see...I understand. Thank you for helping me get to were I am now, sir. and Reiji gave a polite bow but this only made the farmer more angrier. If I had known what you were, I would've never helped you. Now get away from me! The farmer had picked up a potato and threw it in Reiji's direction, hitting him on the head with it with force. Reiji looked down at it but he stood up and he went back in the direction he was going to head, forward. He was walking toward the King, princess, and the knights which the knights had stepped forward. Stop or we will be forced to take you down! they yelled to him. Reiji didn't stop walking toward them nor did he alter his direction. That cold stare of his effectively freezing them in place. They were too afraid to move let alone attack him. They were shaking and Reiji could see that. Once he got close enough, however, one had rushed at him with his eyes closed while screaming. Stop! I didn't tell you to attack him! the King yelled out at the last minute. It was too late, his weapon pierced Reiji straight through the chest where his heart would be. The knight stopped screaming and opened his eyes, seeing he had stabbed the boy in a fatal place. Reiji fell back onto the ground, dropping the two drinks that he had in his hand with him. A loud gasp when off through the crowd as they just seen the knight seemingly kill this boy in front of their eyes. Said knight looked back at the King. I-I didn't mean to do it! I...I just panicked and... however the King wasn't looking at him nor was the princess. Their eyes were as wide as they could be with their mouths open, shocked as much as they possibly could. Reiji slowly stood back up again, stumbling a bit. He was breathing heavily and grunting in pain. This made the knight jump backwards onto his back and crawling backwards from Reiji as fast as he could. Reiji looked down at the weapon, a sturdy sword, he thought. Everyone had questions racing through their minds. How was he not dead? Why wasn't he bleeding out? How could he still stand after taking such a fatal blow? They all whispered that as they were stunned. Reiji looked at the knight who impaled him who was looking back at him with eyes so fright-filled. Reiji then stunned the crowd again as he began pulling out the sword from his chest but the blade itself was melted completely in the middle. The tip of the sword had fell on the ground behind him and the hilt in Reiji's hands. He threw the sword and it embedded itself into the ground in front of the knight who proceeded to get up and run away back up the road, never looking back. Nobody paid any attention to him, they were too busy looking at Reiji's body pouring out liquid magma instead of blood. Reiji looked down at himself. Oh...this? he said as the people was watching astounded. He put his hands over his injury and the magma hardened into rock with the fissures glowing red, stopping the flow while the magma. That was my favorite shirt... he sighed to himself, not that he could feel disappointed at all. He looked down at the magma that flowed out and was already was burning into the ground. He kneeled down, putting his hands in it. It started to absorb into his skin until it was no more. He stood up and looked at everyone who was too shocked to move, speak or even make a sound. It was as silent as a graveyard. Maybe that was a little much...I should go. Reiji said to himself. As he started to walk around them, the King pointed to the knights. C-Capture him now! he said loudly, none of them moved at all the first time. He said it again and despite what they were feeling, they rushed the young boy with all of their might. Reiji only shook his head as his eyes shined like the brightest crimson color then a flash of light that blinded everyone momentarily for a few seconds. The knights kept running though but they soon smashed into the wall of a building. When everyone's sight returned, they found that Reiji wasn't standing there anymore. Everyone looked around everyone until someone yelled out. In the sky! the King and the princess as well as everyone else looked up toward him and they was even more stunned at what they saw. Wings. Crimson flame burning brightly and violently around the wings themselves. His hair was burning with that same crimson flame and all the while, crimson cinders would fall from his body. They were watching him and looking up at him as if he was some kind of a god which he was or used to be. The princess ran forward and stopped below him. ...Who are you, really?! she asked in a loud voice. Reiji faked a smile as he looked down at her with a serene look on his face but he said nothing at all. He flew higher into the air leaving a trail of flame behind him until all they could see of him was a shining ball of light and it darted across the sky like a lightning bolt. The market become loud again as they started to question either other, they didn't know what to feel and it only gotten more confusing for them once they realized that. I'll write more later or tomorrow whichever I feel like doing.