Beg boy, beg!

[Ghiste]

"Come on, beg for forgiveness!"

A crowd had gathered around the court yard as two men and a tree were in the center of the crowd in what seemed to be a beat down going on. The first kid was a very bony looking fellow who had a black leather jacket on and as well as torn up blue jeans. He seemed to be like one of the bullies in Arcane Academy, and he was making sure that he taught the other one a lesson. He was taunting him, trying to make him cry as he seemed to be the stronger one of the two. He picked a lovely target to beat up as well. One that was really noble for a guy like him to attack!

He picked the new kid!

"..."

The new guy was backed up against a tree, he had blood running down his nose and mouth as well as red marks all over his face from where he had been attacked. He was wearing a solid red t-shirt and baggy blue jeans, and he seemed to be really muscular. The skinny guy was trying to pick him up by the shirt, but managed only pushing him backward not upward. The new kid just stared as he didn't even say a word. Whispers went around the crowd about the two, rumors beginning to start about them both, and the skinny guy's rage was beginning to become easier to see. He was about three inches shorter then the six foot muscular man in front of him, so it looked really awkward that he was bullying the new guy instead of the other way around.

"Why won't you talk!? You scared!?"

A fist went hard into the new kid's stomach making him cough up blood as he knelt forward having a grunt sound. The skinny guy gave a laugh then sent a hard uppercut at the new kid's face making the new guy slam hard back into the tree. The bully seemed to be bored of him after that, and he turned his back on the kid walking away giving a wave toward him.

"Maybe next time we can have more fun!"

The crowd began to disperse since the action was over, and none had the guts to go see if the new guy was okay or not. After all, somebody who can take a beating like that, and is bleeding yet still standing can be intimidating at times. The new guy stood there, his blond spiky hair slightly blowing in the wind as he looked down at the ground, the entire body feeling like it was on fire. He couldn't find it in him to even move a muscle.

Wait one d**ned second! Who was this kid anyways!?

Well, his name was Ghiste, he was a boy hesitant to going to this school, and was commonly picked on due to the fact that he rarely ever fought back. Was it because he didn't know how to fight? Nobody really knows.

Was anyone going to help him!?

Well, only time could tell, but to be really honest, Ghiste didn't feel like he was in the physical condition to even move one muscle at the moment!

Edit OOC: Well poop sticks, okay Minji posts second, and we FOLLOW posting order of Ghiste-Jyo-Minji-whoever-etc. until I post again! (I got to go for the rest of the night. O.O)

[jyo]

"Looks lie you took one hell of a beating." Said a pleasent vioce that was tinged with a bit of disgust. Jy didn't much care for people being picked ion. he never did it and didn't like it when othrs did. he would have stepped in had he been there but he had been in class when the word spread about what was going on. he was sure the staff would handle the bullies but Jyo's concerne was on the guy in front of him right now.


Jyo bent down in a crouch.
"I would help patch you up but i don't have those sort of powers. he said and looked around.
"Hey who here can heal at al." he called out. A student came forward and his hands settled a few inches over ghiste and some white energy flowed into him.

"Well thats the best i can do. He shoud be okay though." Said the student and then backed away. Jyo helped Ghsiteto his feet.

By the way name's Jyo. Whats your's he asked hoping a more appropiate greeting could help mae up for the other encounter though he was sure it was unlikely.

[Minji Étoile]

"I can't believe you got yourself beat..."

An almost still, calm voice was carried with the wind, a girl with dark blue and deep violet hair standing not too far away from Ghiste and the other boy. Screaming was not heard too far away, the bully blind and not able to see - Minji covered a black mist around his eyes so he wouldn't be able to see a single crack of light. It would be scary, sure, if it was a first. He probably thought he was blind, since it just suddenly happened. A calm and still look was put on her face, lacking emotion while she stepped towards Ghiste, one of her best friends that she hasn't seen in a while.

To tell the truth, Minji had witnessed Ghiste getting beat up, but she didn't do anything, thinking that Ghiste would fight back. Dead wrong, he just stood there. It was kind of odd, really, seeing her best friend getting beat up, and Minji just standing there, waiting for it to end. She was going to help him sooner, but she had a little business to take care of. As of this moment, for all she knew, Ghiste could have been embarrassed by the fact that she saw him getting beat up and he did nothing, or joyful that she found him. But she found him getting beat up. What happened to her brother-like friend?! What possessed his mind, not to fight back? Was it because of what happened years ago, with the Orphanage bully?

Now all we have to do is find Scith, then we're a trio again...

Today, Minji wore dark blue jeans that hugged her waist and a 'V' cut long sleeve black shirt with a white tank-top underneath. On her feet she wore white ankle socks and a pair of sneakers. Her odd colored short hair was let down, as always, and she gave a small smile to Ghiste, parting her pale pink lips to speak - in an emotionless-like tone, a sound escaped her throat, syllable by syllable.

"Good to see you again, Ghistopher..."

[Scith]

"Christopher?... your.. serious Minji?"

He asked with a slight smile. He had come right up from behind Minji and his arms were already wrapped around her in a light hug, while a kiss had been placed atop her head. It was showing more how he viewed her as a sibling rather then his best friend. Of course, what had ended up drawing him here in the first place was the fact a commotion had started up, and then the rumors of some new kid getting pounded on but not bothering to fight back. It was ironic really, as he had remembered ole Ghiste not to be one to take stuff like this laying down.

"Hmm.. well.. he certainly has changed quite a bit. "

He just chuckled a bit and let go of Minji, instead moving to stand beside her, a white mask covering his face from view of the crowd and them, as well as a black button up silk shirt hiding his body from view as well, while a set of black cloth pants hid his lower half from them. Of course, he was dressed in this manner because he did not really want to wear any sort of uniform bit, and to him this was comfortable.

[Ghiste]

OOC: Change of plans, I'm not dead tired like I was thinking I would be!

It seemed Ghiste was helped sooner then he would be, though he really didn't need it. He had a body that was meant for taking punishment, god gave it to him, he was to be the physically strong one of the group. Still, it never hurt to be healed by someone, though Ghiste didn't feel all of his wounds leave. He stood up looking at the boy who supposedly 'helped' him, definitely one of the friendlier kids, but nothing Ghiste was interested in. Now, Ghiste didn't really know what to say, he wasn't one for words, and besides, he just got beaten up in front of a crowd, it was a bit of an embarrassing situation for one to be in.

"I..."

Interrupted, Ghiste seemed to have a new visitor, and it was his old friend Minji! The clear blue eye's of his lost total focus on Jyo as they went onto Minji, and she said she couldn't believe he got beat. Still, before reacting anymore, Ghiste let her finish, and when she said she couldn't believe she saw him again he moved forward a step closing the gap between them. He wasn't planning on saying anything, he just wanted to be with his friend, that was all, he felt comfortable around his friends.

Of course, Ghiste was awfully popular today! It happens when you get beat up, you get a lot of people showing up!

When Ghiste saw a new face come and kiss Minji on the head his entire body froze in jealousy as the person that he loved more than anything else was being kissed like this. Ghiste's eyes just looked at him not knowing exactly who it was, still, Ghiste didn't say anything, after all, he was just the guy in the background. Another thing Ghiste noticed was him being referred in third person as if this guy knew him, and Ghiste couldn't place a finger on who he was.

Maybe it was because the snot got knocked out of him!? Who knows?

Ghiste didn't know exactly what they say in this situation now, he truly was speechless. All he did was move a few steps back from the crowd, he felt comfortable being around people he knew, but he liked to distance himself from strangers. After all, when you get beat up by the first guy you meet, you're not very enthusiastic toward meeting new people.

A few last drops of blood fell from Ghiste's recently healed nose, and then Ghiste decided to remain in silence letting the others talk. He didn't know who two were, and it seemed that Minji had found herself another guy, and Ghiste still hasn't even seen Scith at this school yet. It felt as if the day was almost a nightmare, after all, when you get beat up then you think the love of your life is with someone else, you aren't really that happy now are you!? Worst of all, Ghiste was passive, he truly didn't know how to respond to it except watch. Still, as long as Minji was happy, he could live, as long as she wasn't hurt...

Well, it seemed that Ghiste's turn in this conversation was skipped, something commonly seen, besides, the others seemed to have one going, and they had the best topic ever to talk about...

GHISTE!

OOC: Ick, semi writer's block.

[jyo]

Jyo saw the others arrive and he stepped back seeing Ghiste could support himself. he could clearly see the others who had arrived were close friends of Ghiste. Jyo didn't feel bad but now he felt uneeded for now.

He didn't really let that bother him as he leaned against the same tree Ghiste had been by. he watched the others greet each other and stayed quiet for the most part.

At least the new guy is okay. i'm surpried we have people who would have just up and done that here. Most people here are a decent bunch. But there are exceptions as always He thought as he stayed there watching the others. he figured if he was wanted they would speak with him

[Scith]

"Hmm. I aint surprised you wouldnt reconigze my voice Ghiste."

He grinned and moved a hand up, putting it against that mask and then pulling it from his face, offering him a smile as those blue eyes focused themselves on his old oprhan buddy. Ironic really, to find him here in a place like this, it made you wonder what exactly could happen in such a place.

"I dont know if I should tell you whom I am.. or let Minji here do it for me.. that is if you still dont know from what I have said."

That tone of voice was relaxed, almost uncaring of the fact it had been so long since he had seen his friend, it was just good to see him once more.. how long had it been? Four.. five years since he had last seen him? Had it been THAT long? A familiar face however would have walked up at Sciths side, if that hadnt sealed the deal, nothing would. That wolf looked up at Ghiste, the one Scith had found when they were still in the orphanage and raised him up. Moving forwards the animal licked his hand and sat down wagging its tail back and fourth. Obviously Zaro knew exactly who this was.

[Minji Étoile]

Hearing a voice behind her, and say her name, she planned on turning around to see who it was, although she already knew. Arms came around her and a kiss to the top of her head, and of course, by then, she knew it was Scith - a brother to her, always. When he stepped aside next to her, she noticed he had a mask on his face - shrugging that off, she turned to Ghiste, noticing he seemed to have froze; a brow arched on Minji, because he seemed not to have noticed his best friends voice. Of course, well, it's been a while, hasn't it? She was debating whether or not to tell Ghiste that it's Scith or not, but this seemed much more...fun? Is that what it's called now a days? She also noticed the boy just leaning against the tree - she didn't say much to him though, in fact, she said nothing at all. She doesn't talk to new people, a reason why she's so...anti-social?

Her attention was brought towards an animal - a wolf, to be exact. Zaro. She raised her eyes towards Ghiste, waiting for a reaction of some sort, to see if he was kidding around about not knowing Scith, or if he was being serious. She would let Scith tell Ghiste his name himself, because it'd be no fun if Minji just told him who he was. Nope, it was a bit more fun this way, so she turned her attention back to the wolf, crouching down and giving a low whistle to see if Zaro would come to her. If it was anything she could communicate better then Ghiste and Scith, it would be animals. She just seemed more comfortable with them.

Hello, Zaro...

[Ghiste]

"Scith?"

The name was the only one Ghiste knew, so it was the only one which escaped his lips as he stared at him. He was definitely different, but at least the awkward feeling about the kiss seemed to leave him. Still, why was he wearing a mask? Well, whatever the reason, it had been about three years since he had last seen his friend, yet why wasn't Ghiste more enthusiastic?

Shock...

He stood there just staring for a few seconds as he felt that nervous twisting feeling deep in the pit of the stomach due to the fact that he had just seen his friend again. It was truly awkward, it had been so long since the three of them had been together, and he was definitely different then he was before. Taking a few steps forward to get a closer look he noticed Zaro, the memories, still, Ghiste said nothing as he walked over to Scith deciding it was best if they caught up maybe? Ghiste wasn't the best at conversations so he just started it off with something easy.

"How have you been?"

With this being the first proper sentence that Ghiste formed for the day, it was spoken in a more nervous low pitches scratchy tone, and was definitely different then his arrogant past self. He put up both hands, slipping off the red glove from his right, then extended it forward to shake Scith's. Why did he do this? The gloves were dangerous, and he didn't want to accidentally hurt him or anything since he couldn't control exactly whatever the hell they did yet...

Not wanting to leave Minji out of the conversation, his head turned slightly toward her, still having enough attention toward Scith to where he wouldn't be rudely ignoring him. Soaking in her beauty once more, before speaking toward her to get in a bit of a, being together sense back in again.

"Beautiful as ever... Minji..."

It felt awkward, Ghiste was a bit on the afraid side they wouldn't accept him anymore because he hadn't seen him for so long and how different he was. He has been through a lot after all, and he also thought they might think little of him for not fighting back with that bully. The other guy who helped him, he knew he should of thanked him, but he sort of just lost attention toward him, it happened when you meet up with someone you haven't seen for three years! Ghiste's lively blue eyes went back toward Scith ready to hear how his three years have been, and he was hoping he faired off better then Ghiste did...

[Scith]

"Just fine.. though.. I have to admit, it has been lonely these past years.. only had Zaro here to keep me company."

He chuckled slightly and looked back to Minji for a moment to watch as Zaro walked up to her and licked against her cheek before setting into a sitting positon. His tail obviously wagging back and fourth out of excitement for what was here, both of his other friends back in one place, it had to have been good fortune. Yet.. even though Scith could feel Zaro's emotions, his own werent exactly happy, even despite his tone of voice and the chuckle being used to mask as excited and peaceful. Underneath that mask, layed his lips, unmoving in a sullen almost sad appearance.

There were reasons to explain why he felt as he did right now, the problem was, he couldnt be bothered to come up with them, and therefore, his friends were left out in the dark of how he truly felt. To Ghistes hand, his own was offered, the first thing his old friend would have noticed, was that he had gotten FAR stronger then he had been in the past, though, considering the fact he could not use magic, unlike 99% of the school, he had to be strong. Knowing the only reasons he was here, was because of his ties to Zaro, and his swords rarity, or unique features at any rate.

[Ghiste]

"..."

Ghiste didn't respond at all, he only shook his friend's hand briefly before moving away from him slightly. It had been awhile since he had seen Scith, and he definitely had change, possibly because of the mask, it was odd seeing the guy how he was now. Still, Ghiste didn't have some sort of fairy tell ending, he had gotten weaker, but his knowledge on how to have a fist fight was still matched by little. He knew what to do, the time to do it, and all that other junk which is needed to get through with everything. Not only that, but he was also developing his own sense of magic, not the best at using it though, he could barely even control it. After moving his arm back, he slipped the glove back on, as a few waves of lightning went around it then he slightly moved back a bit startled.

"Why can't I control this?..."

Ignoring it, Ghiste looked back up at Scith, Ghiste had yet to find a dormitory, and he did need someone to live with. Maybe if Scith didn't have anyone already, Ghiste could live over there? Deciding to throw it out there he asked the question, but it wasn't really the most solid 'can I live with you' state, of course, he put it in a hidden meaning like most, which could easily be decoded.

"You living with anyone?"

Ghiste himself would much rather live with Scith then being paired with random people in his dormitory, hell he might get another bully who wants to beat him up. Well, Ghiste couldn't say any answer for Scith, hell, he barely spoke anyways, speaking for someone else is a big 'no no!'

Keeping about four feet distance he waited for the response glancing back over at Minji, they both changed a lot... It might not even be the same being together anymore, but...

As long as they never betrayed each other, then it didn't matter how different they were!

[Scith]

"Living with Anyone?... no.. cant say I am. Though considering I managed to get hold of a big ass room, I dont think it will be that way for quite a bit. I think its because the Headmaster felt sorry for the fact I cant exactly use magic.. alot of people have already singled me out. "

He shrugged and laughed a bit, sitting his hands down into his pockets once more after Ghiste had rettracted his hand, those blue eyes focusing on him once more, he wore the mask for no specific purpose, he just enjoyed having it on.. though sometimes his emotions would go haywire and it was good to have it on as a veil to keep others from seeing them.

"Let me guess, you need some place to stay right? Well. If your ok sleeping on the couch until I can get them to move another bed in, which should only be a few days, your more then welcome to stay with me."

[Ghiste]

"Why would someone feel sorry over a blessing?"

The question was asked before he could control himself, but he might as well just let it escape his lips. Luckily it was in a soft enough tone to where only Scith would hear it. Ghiste himself hated magic, now he didn't hate the people who used it, but he did hate the whole concept of it. Hell, he wouldn't even of came here if Scith and Minji weren't, but not having magic, it made Ghiste a bit confused why Scith would be here anyways. Still, that was probably a story due for another night, and for now Ghiste needed to focus on the whole living thing. Knowing Ghiste, Scith would probably realize by now that Ghiste wasn't one who was picky on where he slept and was just one who didn't want to be alone.

"Thanks."

Looking over at Minji, Ghiste gave a bit of a grin looking at her and Zaro. After a few seconds he spoke again in a soft tone to keep Minji from overhearing what he said.

"You know, I really owe a lot to her now..."

[Minji Étoile]

While the two of them were talking, Minji was occupied with Zaro, silently talking to him as if he could understand everything she was saying. The purple hair of hers fell over her face, covering her eyes - the only one who could probably see her eyes was Zaro, since he was right in front of her. Minji was a bit troubled by her thoughts at the moment, but she said nothing about it to anyone else. Why? Simple - she didn't trust many people, and even to Ghiste and Scith, her trust was limited. And because the three of them had been separated for quite a while, her trust was even more limited to them, but still ten times more trust she gave to others. What was her problem? Well... Let's just say Minji's been hearing voices in her mind lately. Not very kind ones either.

So, Zaro... What do you think I should do?...

She gave a small disturbed sigh, scratching Zaro lightly right under the chin. It was completely useless asking an animal such things when they can't understand, but it was better to talking to a human, or at least, in Hyunie's opinion it was. People had too many opinions - she didn't believe in good or evil, but strong difference in opinions. And people? They weren't exactly honest - from what Hyunie knew, the only animal capable of lying is the ape, and Hyunie sure as heck didn't see any apes around campus. But it's funny how there was a wolf?

"I guess those problems will be answered in time, huh?"

She whispered those words to Zaro, now completely sitting on the floor and petting him. Such a beautiful creature he was... Too bad Minji didn't have a wolf of her own. Seeing Zaro made her want a pet of her own, to take care of, and of course, the company. But for now, Zaro would be the closest thing to having a friendly animal companion.

[Scith]

She may not have known it, but Zaro heard each and every word she said, and understood them just as well. The animal didnt speak back to her however, simply licked her cheek and tilted its head slightly, not wanting to freak her out because of that. Scith noticed Minji with Zaro and just gave a slight smile to it, it seemed such a good thing that old friends had met up.. and maybe that was just the thing on the outside, but he knew something deep down was a little weird, and it just didnt fit as well as the rest of it.

" Well. The dorm number is 407 Ghiste.. I gotta get going or I am going to be late for class.. its been nice seing the two of you again though. Come on Zaro."

He didnt bother whistling or snapping, or any of that, just headed off towards the training grounds where he was supposed to be having a training session with his sword.. since magic isnt exactly of use.