It Sucks to be a God

[Silent Avera]

Alrighty then, looks like all postions have been filled, I'll talk to Acein, and then this puppy will kick off :3

Ooh, two Water gods I wonder how that's gonna play out ^-^ (darkisaac is two things so it counts a sepaerate god in my book) Who will be the better......joking, I bet yall will write great ^-^ Love water myself ^-^

Someone please post so I don't double post >_< thanks

[Maverick E.S]

So we can start now? and there is a second water god??? competition i see lol jk

[Silent Avera]

Tomorrow for sure ^-^ I have to go to sleep now >_<

*Don't let me double post!* Sheesh, I'm such a worry wort >_<

But if you wanna start Mav, we have enough peeps, so, then by all means you may, In fact I think that will be nice - have at it! ^-^

[Maverick E.S]

ok cooool i shall as soon as i think of something so i will edit this post starting my story :3


EDIT:I forgot to give the God i control a name*smacks forehead*...ow...hmm i will name him Sa'l.

Galadyn was too surprised about the appearance of a GOD appearing right in front of him so...he fainted. He woke up in his bed at night."Aw man what happened..i guess meeeting that "God" was a dream" A strong wind then broke through his window opening it up and then behind the wind a human form appeared...it was the same God that spoke to Galadyn before.

Sa'l scratched behind his head smiling."Well no it wasn't a dream..heh i guess you were too surprised and just fainted on me but um anyway i didn't get to explain why." Galadyn was still thinking this was a dream but continued to listen.

"My name is Sa'l im the god of water and i have come to request a favor from you..."



Occ: I thought it would be best to stop it there...

[Silent Avera]

OOC: Okay, Arc one is open for all peeps! School is stating for me *sob* So I'll check this thing every Wed., Fri., and the Weekends ^-^ But at least twice a week so I can keep up with everyone's stories, and figure out ways for Sherobi to mess with everyone later on when yall are satisfied you're done with Arc One *evil laugh*


Layla was laying on her bed caressing the book titled "Angels who Changed the World" as sunlight poured in through her bedroom window. I was still there, purring by her side in my Siamise kitty form. I knew she would take me in, and I also knew that convincing her to take up such an enormous task would be difficult, and it didn't help that I was the god of Funerals or Crossing Over either. She knew me well already, though the kind hearted person she is, she showed anger once, at me, for letting her mother recieve a miss-carriage, and thus for her, lose a possible sibling. Perhaps she should have shown her anger towards Sherobi for being the god of Rebirth, but I don't mind, she has not heard of Sherobi. Yet. Though I am the god of Crossing-Over, what she dosen't understand, is that there was nothing for me to guide over.

I curled up upon her stomach, and she gave me a scratch under the chin. Humans know of gods, and then they don't know of gods. We feel, and we don't feel. We care. We always care. Only one doesn't care anymore: Sherobi.

"I know...what you really are," said Layla finally. I purred loudly. "You're the one who took away my unborn brother or sister." I schooched up to face and sniffed her.She picked me up under my arms and held me to my feet as she lay backwards. "Have you come to take me away too?"

*Yes,* I replied within her mind.

[snowdog]

Stepping out of the sliding door of the clinic, Opal could not help wondering if the events of the previous night had really taken place. That woman sure was odd.

"Maybe she was a ghost," she thought to herself dreamily, so encapsulated in her thoughts that she did not notice the breeze blowing her hair into her face. Yawning, she held a dainty hand to her face, shaking off this idea. "Perhaps it was just my mind. I mean, I was pretty tired starting last night... now I'm exhausted."

Crossing the busy street, it was a short walk to her apartment. Cars already filled the road, smoking, and honking in the buzz of the morning rush-hour. Vendors were opening for another day's work, as were the stores. It seemed everyone was ready for the day ahead - but Opal was ready for her sleep. It had been a long, strange night, and she was increasingly eager to get some rest.

Unlocking the door, she stepped inside the small room, dropping her bag to the floor as she traipsed over to the bed. Carelessly falling upon it, not bothering to change, she closed her eyes, drifting off to sleep.

"There's no way she was a god. I mean... it's impossible. And even if she wasn't lying, then why would this Kaze choose me?"

[darkisaac]

Ed ambled somberly through the park by his dorm room. It was getting late and the young doctor-to-be was making his way back home. His piercing blue eyes drifting lazily towards the now crimson azure.

He smiled sardonically, questioning his own sanity. It had only been a few hours ago that a majestic white wolf had emerged from the shadows of his room, and speaking with a powerful, brusque voice had identified himself as a god.

Edward reached the sturdy, maple door of his dormitory, and sighing wearily, he entered. He made his way into the kitchen, and he began cutting vegetables for his supper. His hands moved gingerly, yet precisely as he sliced the food. And all the while his mind was off, no longer with him in the here and now, but rather still revisiting the wolf-god's appearance.

Amaterasu...

A strange name, yet Ed almost laughed out loud when he realized that he considered the deity's name more peculiar than his overall existance. He ate silently, not wanting solidify his doubts and fears by giving them words. However his mind was having trouble addressing all the questions he was asking himself.

Why me? How can I help the world? What makes me so special? And...What if fail?

A maelstrom of uncertainty began to unfold and Ed spent most of the night awake in thought.

***

Amaterasu stood silently as he had for the past few hours. He was perched atop the largest branch of the oak tree outside Edward's apartment. His vigilant gaze remained on the long haired youth as he strolled throughout his home. Amaterasu knew this was just a brief stage of denial and insecurity. After all, a heavy burden had been dropped on his shoulders, and the deity of wisdom was understanding enough to watch over Ed during these first few days. Though during their first conversation, he had willingly accepted Amaterasu's proposal, now that the magnitude of his responsability began to sink in, the boy was starting to fear.

Soon he'll fully accept his destiny...

And with that thought, the water god resumed his stakeout...

[Xemnas-sama]

OOC:Will what we are the god of actually ever come to any importance and we can 'show' how it comes into play.

Amy sighed as she read the latest book from the library she worked at. Today like every other day the library was nearly empty and she had time to read. She picked up a book called 'God's and you'. She looked up page by page for the fox god that nearly called itself by its japanese name. 'Kitsune'. She new it really happened. The fox stilled followed her. currently she could not find the thing anywhere though she new it was still in library.

"Don't read the book it's not going to help you." Said a young female's voice that echoed through Amy's head.

"Hm!?" May said through a closed mouth. She stirred looking behind her shoulder toward the wall to the shelves found on her left and right. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. But she looked up at a top bookshelf to see a glimpse of a fluffy tail sweeping across the side falling down the shelf where it went out of sight. She stood but sat again as the foxes head peered from a corner. The fox darted in a literal blur of orange and white. The fox went behind the desk where it stood at Amy's feet staring blankly at the book she held on top of her lap.

[Maverick E.S]

Sa'l continued..."there’s this one god, Sherobi. She’s not exactly happy about being banished by the other gods to the outer most reaches of the universe for her twisted mentality about controlling Prophecies. Well Sherobi’s planning on getting her revenge. In being the god of Rebirth, a.k.a the Grim Reaper, she’s snuck away from her prison and sized the Other Side, the place you go to when you die, and the place you come out of when you’re born. Other Gods are apointing people aswell and I have chosen you to help along with us,i have wacthed you for awhile now and i think you got the rest stuff.. "

Galadyn looked at Sa'l very surprised."Since there are more gods than you and her ...why can't you guys take care of it."

Sa'l smiled."Thats something you'll find out soon enough. I will give you time to think it over ofcrourse."

Galadyn jumped out of bed trying to stay awake even though it was 4 in the morning. ""Ah i hate surprises...Wait...you think i have enough"stuff" to help you with a revenge seaking GOD!! How can you be so sure I can do such a thing."

Sa'l walked up to him and put both his hands on his shoulders looking him right in the eyes."Becuase im a god...i know these things...you have what it takes...trust me." He turned facing thw window as it opened again."Like i said before i will give you some time to think it over...think well...until then Farewell..." The same wind that appeared when he came in with carried him out and then, he was gone.

Galadyn sat back in his bed eyes wide open with You have what it takes, trust me running through his head...

[snowdog]

OOC: I have a question! Will our characters interact with eachother, or not? Just wondering...


It didn't take Opal long to drift off to sleep. It had been a long, exhausting night, and after that strange experience, she was sure she needed her rest. The darkness of sleep enveloped her, her senses succumbing to the silent shade that swathed around her.

Sudddenly, a voice spoke; a voice that she somehow recognised, but was not sure of how she did so.

"I was not lying to you," it whispered dreamily, the soothing voice resonant in the emptiness that surrounded her. "You have been chosen."

With the latter sentence, the pieces fell into place. This was no ordinary voice. This was the woman from the previous night - this was Kaze. Opal attempted to respond, but failed, unable to find her voice.

"There is much to be done," she continued. "We need your help, Opal. I told you everything last night, but you seemed unaccepting. Please, reconsider this. We need your help in this matter. You are not alone in bearing this burden; there are other gods, all of whom have chosen one to aid them in our struggle."

All of a sudden, the woman appeared before her once more. Kaze stood there, hair floating gently about her face, clothes billowing in a strangely absent wind. Stunned, Opal gazed at her, apprehensive at what she was hearing, not to mention seeing. A god wanted her help? The entire concept seemed so bizarre, but she had no opportunity to refuse, or ask herself if this was really happening - it was beginning to dawn upon her that this really was taking place. A god was asking for her help.

"All will become clear," Kaze smiled gently, clearly sensing the anxiety that radiated from the woman. "All will be revealed in time."

[darkisaac]

OOC- I just wanna ask, how exactly do the heroes help the gods? and what's our goal right now?


Edward hadn't slept at all. His eyes were an irritable crimson, and his movements sluggish and drunken. It was the weekend, and the young scholar was thankful for it. He had spent the whole night thinking about the wolf...

Now it was morning, and the aurora began entering Edward's quiet, dark room. Shafts of light peered through the shades, bringing with them an inviting warmth. As he opened his window, Ed squinted heavily, having trouble adjusting to the glow of the coruscating, morning sun.

Behind him he felt a stir of motion, and he turned so quickly he could've snapped his own neck off. There, sitting exaltedly, was the divine form of a pure white wolf, his fur shining brightly with the sun. His eyes so full of knowledge and experience, and his composure so dignified and smooth, that Edward didn't hesitate for a minute that he was in the presence of a god.

But this time the boy didn't gape in awe, or even tremble with the fear from the previous night. Instead, he faced the deity with a similar serenity and met him straigh in the eye.

"I accept. For real this time...I think I'm ready for whatever you ask of me" Said the long haired youth.

Amaterasu, almost all knowing, and seemingly aware of Ed's decision before he made it, responded softly.

"I know, I believe you are ready as well"

"So what do I do?"

"First...You rest"

Edward stood, dumbfounded.

How id he-?

But the god was gone. Wrapping himself in a thick mist, the wolf dissapeared within the curtain of water.
Ed returned to bed, still awestruck by the display of power over the element of water. As he lied down, the young hero could tell that he'd have no trouble sleeping now. And in a matter of seconds sweet sleep enveloped him in it's embrace.

[Silent Avera]

@Xemnas-Samma: Yes, the god you are comes to be important and you may show how it comes into play, also in arc two it becomes really important when Sherobi starts messing with everyone >>;

@Snowdog: For now, interaction with one another is voluntary, really only in the third arc is where interaction is encouraged the most, but from my experience with R.P.'s from other forums, and this one, when people play together, it can get sticky waiting for that person to post or whatever, but I will never enforce interaction, that's totally up to you; I may introduce it at times, but it's up to you if you wanna team up.

@darkisaac@: Really, all your trying to do now as a god is convince your character to take up the task, so all in all, Arc one may be pretty short; your character has already accepted his task, I think if I read right - that was quick! But now, he's gotta leave home...*tear* Well, as a god, you can help your character by offering them choices, tests, you may even give them weapons, but ultimately it's up to the character (which yeah I know is still you ) what they're gonna do with them. Or you can just talk to them like what my god is gonna do, and leave it all up to the character. If need be, should your story call for it, your god can even "bend the rules", but believe me that calls for interaction with other players.

OOC: If yall can, post at least once a week, I know school is starting up, and we're all gonna be busy >_< I'm in college, and I already have work to get done.....Evil profs....

IC: "Why are you going to take me away?" Layla asked.

*You are needed. I would not appear for any other reason, other than my natural purpose.*

"So your not here to kill me?"

*No.*

"But you are still going to take me away?"

*Yes.*

"Then you might as well kill my parents. If I leave, they won't let themselves survive."

*I can only take away what you let me take away. I've come to take you on a journey, if you agree to it.*

"Well I don't," said Layla holding me tighter under the arms, "If I remember, gods cannot mess with free will, you're making it sound like I have no choice, but I do, and I choose to stay with my parents."

*Then I will be more than happy to preside over their funerals like I did for your unborn sibling.*

Layla's grip on me became tighter...."How dare you."

As a god, I see no reason to lie. That's such a filthy practice. Either way, I know Layla's parents will die soon, I feel thier lives coming to thier end, I will have to guide them soon, and the wicked conumdrum is that Layla, either way, will blame herself.

Sherobi is loving this. She'll take Layla's parents away being the god of Rebirth, a.k.a. the Grim Reaper. Being in control of the Other Side has allowed her to rule death as well.

[Maverick E.S]

Finally the next game came and Galadyn was ready to talk to Sa'l (Occ:Is this during summertime, if not can i make it a weekend or something cuase idw Gal, going to school now.)

Sa'l came in surpising normal with no kind of entrace as last night."Hey... what happened to that fancy wind that happened last night?" Sa'l smiled and started to laugh a bit before he answerd."Some Gods do that to look cool or more important...i do it cuase its fun ofcourse."

"Ok well anyway have you decided?" Sa' l asked. There was a slight puase of silence for a couple seconds before Gal. asnwered, he stood out of bed looking serious."Yeah i except uh...whatever you wanted me to do....but what about my school,family and parents."Galadyn said

"Well i'll be right back." Sa'l said he then reappeared in five minutes. What he did was did that Spooky god act telling everyone what was going on and strangely they believed it....kinda but it was a CONVINCING talk he had with them all.

[snowdog]

OOC: So we don't really interact until the third arc? o.o Confusing.

I'll edit later with my post, I have a few things to do first. <3

[Maverick E.S]

Where did everyone go? are you'll *gulp* dead lol jk