Comet

**BACKGROUND**

Comet was born an average human when what people would call a misfortune struck him. He grew up as an orphan who got mistreated by the caretaker. As soon as he turned 18 he set off on his own. You may be wondering what misfortune struck right. as he was walking out of the orphanage he was a free man. As soon as he got to the end of the street he was confronted by a hooded figure. The hooded figure dragged Comet to an alleyway. The hooded figure once in the alleyway with Comet asked “would you like to try my soup?” and of course, Comet said yes but only for the fact that Comet had never had soup while he was in the orphanage. When the hooded figure came back with the soup he gave it to Rex. Comet drank the soup and after he had drank all the soup the hooded figure asked him if he felt all right. Comet said he felt all right because he did at that moment but right after he said that his head started to hurt like a thousand needles were being inserted into his brain. Comet then started to throw up and sweat uncontrollably. Meanwhile, the hooded figure just stood there and watched. When Comet finally thought he was feeling better his body started to disintegrate. Rex’s mind and spirit were able to escape the quickly disappearing body. But in the process somehow got sent back in time. After going back in time Comet realized his spirit had adopted a solid form that was slightly transparent. He quickly learned how to make clothing that would hide his skin from the view of most people. As time progressed Comet realized he wasn’t getting any older or younger he was stuck in a state of limbo. Comet also realized he didn’t need to eat food or drink any water. Comet eventually made it to the Dragon Age. During the Dragon Age, Comet started to learn things that he could do with his body. One day during this time he actually encountered a Dragon. The dragon he encountered looked quite fierce so Comet had no intention to mess with it. But the Dragon had other plans. The Dragon when it got to where Comet was realized that he wasn’t prey or predator. The dragon realized that Comet was someone that the Dragons could use to help make sure that they are to live forever. Comet was scared senseless by the massive dragon that was just standing over him. The dragon spoke in a deep growl “what is your name?” it said. “My name is Rex.” said Comet in response. “Well, Comet I would like to make you an offer.” The dragon replied. “What is the offer?” Comet asked. “You seem to be a unique individual. How would you like to make sure that the dragons will always be around?” Comet thought about what he should do but he also wondered what he would gain out of accepting this offer. So Comet decided that he was going to ask the Dragon. “Oh dear dragon what is in it for me if I am to make sure you are to always be around?” asked Rex. The dragon chuckled after hearing this “well first thing I would be able to infuse you with some of my blood making you gain some of my special traits and more that will develop with your state of being a spirit.” Comet shocked that the dragon knew about him being a spirit responded with “How the HELL do you know that I’m a spirit?” The dragon clearly amused said, “we dragons have many talents and one of them is being able to tell when something is actually living or in a state of limbo.” Comet amazed by the dragon's power politely agreed to accept the dragon's offer.  In order for Comet to gain any of the dragon's power he would need to improve his physical capabilities. Comet worked tirelessly for two years in order to get his body in shape to accept the dragon's power. In order for Comet to get the power he had to grind up one of the dragon's scales, mix the powdered scales with a little bit of the dragon's blood, then he needed to bring it to a boil. After, Comet had done all that he needed to do in order to get some of the dragon's power he then had to drink the mixture that he had made. Comet wasn’t scared of what was in it but that it looked a lot like the soup that had killed his physical form. Comet was able to eventually build up the courage to drink the soup he had made. After drinking the soup Comet felt no different. The dragon told Comet that the changes would start to appear slowly but that Comet should still stay around and train. Over the next few months, Comet worked on his physical and mental strength. His mind was becoming way stronger than an average human mind. Comet still felt no changes after 2 months and was starting to not trust what the dragon had said he would gain. Comet decided in the 4th month that he was going to set out on his own because he felt he had learned all that he can from the dragon. Over the years Comet didn’t notice but his body had begun to change. His transparent skin was starting to look like dragon scales and his eyes were the brightest shade of blue you’d ever seen. Even his ears which you can’t see became elf-like. Comet eventually noticed these changes. When he first noticed then he was scared because he didn’t recognize himself at all. But Comet got over it fast and went back to normal life. The people weren’t able to see Rex’s changes for he wore a cloak and kept to the shadows. Till one day when he was approached by a stranger that actually wanted to talk to him since after spending time with the dragon and gaining some of its powers he was almost twice that of a normal human and he usually scared people away. But this stranger was not scared. Instead, the stranger asked if Comet had a place to stay. Comet said” no he didn’t but he would be fine without one.” the stranger said, “no you won’t the kind has started sending soldiers and mages after people that are different than normal people.” Comet said that he would be fine but that he would like to help to protect others in any way that he can. The stranger was glad to hear that and took Comet back to their house and of course, Comet had some problems getting in. When Comet finally got in the house it was way bigger than he expected. So Comet had no problems moving around inside. The stranger took off their cloak and Comet could see that it was a guy. The guy asked Comet what his name was and Comet putting too much trust in people told the stranger. Comet also followed up by asking the stranger for his name and the stranger said that it was Flare. “Cool name,” said Rex. “Thanks,” said Flare. Flare asked Comet if he was hungry. Comet said that he was not hungry. Comet also didn’t know why but had a feeling that there was something different about this Flare guy. Comet decided he was going to take a massive risk and take off the hood of his cloak and show Flare the real him. Flare was shocked at first then seemed to be interested in Rex’s skin and started asking Comet all these questions about what happened and how this and how that. Eventually, Flare realized that Comet wasn’t quite ready to tell him what had happened. So Flare decided that he was going to tell Comet about himself. Flare started by explaining that he was a mage that had been exiled from the king's personal group all because he had been spending too much time with the king's son. When Flare mentioned spending time with a guy Comet started to pay more attention. Comet at the time didn’t realize that he was gay or that it was even a thing. Comet started to listen to what Flare was saying and even began to trust him more than he had trusted someone for a very long time. When Flare had finally finished telling Comet about himself Comet decided that he was going to tell Flare what had happened to him to make him the way he is now. After Comet had explained what had happened Flare asked Comet if he wanted to learn magic. Comet was shocked that he was even asked and said yes. Over the next few months, Comet learned magic from Flare. Comet learned how to make his body finally solid again. Comet also learned how to make his body that of a normal human. Comet and Flare also bonded over those few months. Comet started to realize that there wasn’t much for him to do so he decided that he was going to stay with Flare for a while. Over the next few years, Comet learned even more magic and he even started training Flare’s physical strength. Eventually, Flare started to grow old but thankfully Comet had been practicing magic on his own, learning things that not even Flare could do. So Comet decided he was going to make Flare younger and even immortal like he was so that Comet knew he would never lose his best friend no matter how much time had passed. Comet and Flare lived in peace for a while till one day when a strange storm came. The storm was very harsh but since Comet didn’t fear the weather decided that he was going to go outside and look at it. Comet was suddenly struck with a bolt of lightning and disappeared from where he was. Comet awoke not knowing where he was and not sure what time of day it even was.

**PRESENT**