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Post by The Izzack on Aug 2, 2015 13:45:22 GMT -8
Izzack tensed up involuntarily at being caught again "Note to self: Work on your stealth." he chastised himself silently. For a long time, he didn't move, either away or towards Taylor. Outside, he probably just seemed stared still, but inside, he was a flurry of emotion. Part of him craved human interaction so dearly he almost ran to the fishing kid right then. The other part of him, the part tempered by what human interaction had been for him recently, opposed such an idea. How could he trust this kid? What if he was just trying to lull Izzack into a false sense of security. Those hooks...
Izzack stood silently for a short time longer. Then, silently cursing himself, he edged ever so slowly closer. He stopped himself right in front of the tree from which he had been hiding. This was as brave as he could pretend to be, but it would have to do. Maybe this time would be different.
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Post by Yuki on Aug 2, 2015 20:03:05 GMT -8
Taylor blinked at as he looked over at Izzy, who seemed to be hesitating rather he should come over or not. Well if he did not want to that was fine it was not like he could force him to come closer anyway. Perhaps if he chatted with him that may help? But Taylor had no idea what to talk about. So the young boy looked back at his lure as he tried to think. After a bit a idea came to him. " So I was wondering, can you do magic? Only guessing by that strange outfit you have." Taylor said as he feel silent as his line started to pull. He then started to real it in and pulled a fish out of the water. Like he has done many times before already he unhooked the fish and tossed it back into the water. " I have a friend that can also use magic. Her name is Fane." Taylor went on telling Izzy who his friend was and what she could do. Though left it at that and waited to see what Izzy would say.
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Post by The Izzack on Aug 2, 2015 20:14:20 GMT -8
"M-magic?" Izzack asked, a little shocked by the sudden question. As he relaxed, he began to mull the question over. He had never really thought about what he did as magic, but the more he did thing about it, the more it made sense. It did have more complexity than other super powers he had seen, as well as more room for failure. Bitter thoughts aside, he supposed that magic would be a suitable way to explain his abilities.
"Y-yes, I am. I mean, I do, I MEAN I CAN. MAGIC I MEAN. I can do magic." he shuffled his feet awkwardly, obviously embarrassed at his inability to answer a simple question.
"Y-your Fane sounds rather int-interesting. she also probably has a better handle on her magic, if she is your ally" he added, under his breath. What he wouldn't do to train under somebody who had better control of their abilities. His master had trained him well, but he found it hard to maintain the calm needed to embrace the Source when things got so hectic. Truly these masters knew some secret. Of course, he couldn't just out and ask what it was, surely this boy would take offense to that.
"S-so, how did you two p-powered people meet, anyway?" he asked, hoping he wasn't being to forward for the boy.
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Post by Yuki on Aug 2, 2015 21:19:38 GMT -8
Oops should he had not asked about his powers? Taylor would think to himself as he heard the shock from Izzy's voice. Though it did not seem to bother him that much as he went on to say that he could use magic, well at least he guessed that right and did not make a fool out of himself. Izzy then went on to talk and ask about Fane, Taylor shrugged. " She is pretty good at her magic, always has this spell book on her and studies it a lot. Taylor said as he kept his eyes on the lure in the water. Then Izzy went on to ask how they met, at that question Taylor froze a bit. It was quite the story though one that still haunted him.. But he saw no reason not to tell Izzy. So the young boy reeled in his line and set his fishing pool on the ground next to him.
He then looked at Izzy with a weak smile. " It is a bit of a long story.. For me it started out as a normal school day. It was during lunch break I was with a few other friends. Sarah and Taji, When suddenly on the intercom the principal called a assembly. So everyone headed to the gym.. And the next thing we knew the school had been taken over by a group called the Dragon Slayers. They said they had tracked a half dragon to our school and demanded it for it to come out.. And when the dragon did not show they... They shot and killed our principal.." Taylor said as he closed his eyes and shuddered.. That memory was still all to fresh in his mind, He then opened his eyes and went on. " Sarah then whispered in my ear saying on her signal use my powers to knock em to the back of the room. I was scared but willing to do it. Soon after that she stood up and giving me the signal and I made as power gust of wind I could knocking them all back. And Sarah to my shock used ice powers to freeze them there. And with that everyone was able to run. Taylor said.
" But that was not the end of it. As we ran other dragon slayers gave chase and soon we got cornered. And well that is when Fane showed up she used her magic to beat the slayers and we where able to get away." Taylor said ending the story there. There was a lot more to it but he was unsure if he should say anymore about it. He had just met Izzy after all. Like right now he was not going to say Taji was the half dragon the Slayers where looking for and that they all had formed a team to protect the city.
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Post by The Izzack on Aug 2, 2015 21:30:16 GMT -8
Once again, Izzack was glad that his hood covered his face, for while the story was somewhat saddening or horrifying--and a little confusing, to be honest--, his eyes were sparkling "Heroes! Heroes heroes heroes her-" his mind kept repeating. Here, right here! He had wanted to be a hero, wanted so badly to be a stalwart defender. To be liked. And here was a real one, with hero friends! If Izzack was impressed with this kid before, he was reverent now
"I...Wow, you know so many heroes, T-T-Taylor. It must be nice." he said quietly. What he wouldn't give to be this kid. Just for a day. Nice? It must be fantastic! Izzack just stood there, thinking about all the magnificent adventures this little team went on.
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Post by Yuki on Aug 2, 2015 21:46:12 GMT -8
It was Taylor's turn to blush when Izzy said they where hero's. He gave a smile and rubbed the back of his head, "H-hero's.. Nah we are just normal kids that happened to have to react to danger. I.. I don't think I would be able to do something like that again." Taylor said showing how unconfident he could be. Yeah he was able to help that one time but they where just lucky as well.. Yes he had joined the team that was formed but.. That did not mean he felt he could take on the world. "I'm not really the hero type.. I.. I just reacted is all and did as I was told." Taylor said as he kept down playing himself.
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Post by The Izzack on Aug 2, 2015 21:53:25 GMT -8
"You're wrong!" Izzack said with surprising forcefulness. "Heroes act even when they're scared! Heroes help other people! Heroes are born from turmoil! You are a hero Taylor! I know it!" In his fervor, his nervousness was forgotten. In this boy, Izzack saw something of himself. A more confident, accomplished self, of course, but a person that Izzack could become. This Taylor was a hero, and Izzack wouldn't let him just deny it, no matter what!
"You saved people, Taylor," Izzack said, calming down, "People would have died, and you prevented that. You are a hero, no matter what. And you're part of a team! You should be proud!" he said, blushing slightly behind his hood.
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Post by Yuki on Aug 2, 2015 22:17:48 GMT -8
Taylor jumped at Izzy's little outburst, he was not exacting that to come out of the man seeing how shy he acted. The young boy listened as Izzy went on to call him a hero stating the facts that made one and that he had done all those things at what happened at the school. When Izzy finished Taylor really had no idea what to say. What could he say to that? Is this how most more experienced heros felt when talking to those who looked up to them?? Taylor never had anyone look up to him before so he was a little flustered. In a good way though but he could not seem to find his words. "I-I... Thanks." Was all Taylor was able to say at the moment.
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Post by The Izzack on Aug 2, 2015 22:30:00 GMT -8
"S-sorry for being so aggressive." Izzack said, seeing that he stunned Taylor. Perhaps he went to far. He scratched the back of his neck, one of his little ticks he did when he felt awkward. I-It's just...I wish I could be like you. I want to be a hero so bad, but...well, with how I look, and my social skills...you might be able to guess why I'm not...really...one." he trailed off.
Man, he hated revealing things like this. Either he would look stupid, or weak, or like an idiot. Still, he felt this was important. However, it was important that Taylor know how he felt. Taylor was a hero, even if he didn't really accept it. He was a hero to Izzack, and that was all that mattered as far as he was concerned.
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Post by Yuki on Aug 2, 2015 22:52:54 GMT -8
when Izzy started to apologies Taylor gave a weak laugh, shaking his head and waved him off. "Its fine." He responded not offended at all. Taylor then listened as Izzy spoke more about himself. As he did Taylor was starting to see they where more alike in many ways. " We are not that different Izzack.. Before what happened at the school I was a nobody.. I was always picked on and bullied. I was the shy one who always sat in the back and was alone. I.. I also feared my powers and never used them unless I was alone." Taylor said as he paused a bit. "Things are different now but I am the same person as I was before. I just have more friends now is all." Taylor said as he looked over at Izzy.
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Post by The Izzack on Aug 2, 2015 23:06:55 GMT -8
"I...I see. Perhaps, if you could, I could...TAYLOR, WOULD YOU PLEASE TEACH ME HOW TO BE A HERO!?" Izzack asked, shouting quickly so he wouldn't have time to stop himself. Under his hood, he was a deep red. This was stupid this was stupid why would he do this, oh God, t his is going to be-no. No, he couldn't keep that line of thought going. He had to be hopeful. Heroes were hopeful.
Regardless, he fidgeted before Taylor like a child before a scolding teacher, hoping not to be taken down a few pegs for his audacity.
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Post by Yuki on Aug 2, 2015 23:41:58 GMT -8
Again Taylor jumped as Izzy suddenly yelled out a question, a question that left him rather stunned. Teach him how to be a hero?? Where in the world did that come from?? He already had no idea what he was doing how could he teach someone else?? Oh man what to say?? Taylor's mind was racing but nothing was coming to mind.. He did not want to turn him down but he felt he was not the right person to help him become a hero. And he would have to ask the others if they wanted him to join, as he could not speak for everyone. Then the memory of someone he had heard about popped in his head. Yeah that could work.. Here was to the hoping. "Izzack I...I don't think I'm the best person to help you.. I;m still learning myself... I.. But I do know of someone that could help. I don't know her but I have heard of a girl named Yuki who also fights baddies and from what I hear she has no one on her team she fights alone." Taylor said not knowing she had robots to help her. " W-why don't you look for her and see if she can you?" Taylor said and hoped he had not crushed his dreams that was the last thing he wanted to.
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Post by The Izzack on Aug 2, 2015 23:56:09 GMT -8
Izzack knew when he was being let down easy. Perhaps it would have hurt someone else's feelings, but not his. Izzack was used to much ruder denials "I...I see. If she is half the hero you are, young Taylor, I would be glad to be of help to her." He did not lie. He worried that he would be a disappointment to this Yuki, but that wouldn't stop him from doing his best. He would do anything to learn how to be a hero, even awkward social situations. If that's what it took, so be it.
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Post by Yuki on Aug 4, 2015 16:01:12 GMT -8
Taylor bit his lip with worry as he waited for Izzack's answer. He really hoped he had not hurt his feelings that was the last thing he wanted to do.. And it was hard to tell when Izzy kept his face hidden behind his hood. Though when he did started to speak Taylor relaxed a little, he seemed ok with the idea of meeting Yuki. Though only problem was Taylor had no idea how to contact Yuki. And if he did get a hold of her would she let him join her?? Ugh so many things could go wrong and it would be all his fault! But... All he could do was hope everything would work out. "Umm Ok uhh... How about I help you find her?" Taylor offered.
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Post by The Izzack on Aug 5, 2015 9:56:22 GMT -8
"Any assistance that you could offer would be greatly appreciated, T-Taylor." Izzack said, attempting to appear more in control. It would not do to introduce himself to this hero Yuki the say shameful way he did Taylor. "If I m-may ask, Master Taylor, where might we find this Y-Yuki? Is there any way to g-get into contact with her?" He asked. To Izzack, devices such as cell phones and other long range communicators were a mystery to him. He wasn't all too sure how much information you needed on a person before you could contact them. Did you need only their name? Perhaps you needed to also know how they looked, or perhaps you needed to both know each other. He shrugged at the thought. No sense trying to solve an unsolvable mystery.
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