Pretty Odd [OPEN]

[clouddancer]

Lola made her way through the forest, her full length leather clothes brushing against the flowers on the forest floor as she walked. The sun was beating down heavily above her, and through the trees she could see patches where the sunlight broke through the thick canopy in small clearings. she was heading for the temples to pray to the gods to help her find her brother. They probably wouldnt listen, but she had to find him in order to kill the king who had ordered the execution of her parents. It was her duty, to them. Stopping she sighed, her dark clothes and hair were unsuitable for such a warm day. She quietly muttered a spell and almost immediately she felt a slight chill trickle accross her pale skin. The feeling was pleasent and refreshing after the warmth which had previously been practically suffocating her. Turning she looked around to see where she was. Lola had been travelling through theese woods for a couple of days, with only her sense of direction and the occasional peak above the treetops to assure her that she was heading in the right direction. Yes she was a shape shifter, and she could have easily transformed into some exotic bird and flown to the temples in the blink of an eye. But in doing that she missed the chance to explore and perhaps even gain information on both the King and even her unmistakeable brother if she was lucky. But what the hell. she slumped down against a nearby tree and closed her eyes, breathing deeply the scents of the forest surrounding her.

[Max]

An eagle flew high above the tree's, looking around for some prey, or at least, thats what it looked like. The eagle kept looking around into the woods below it, it noticed Lola and let out a cry, though instead of going down and attacking, it flew away somewhere. After flying some distance away from where Lola was, the eagle dived down into the forest, though when it got past the leaves of the trees, it slowed down, and landed on an arm that was covered in an eagle trainers glove "Well, what did the bird see?" a white haired elf asked, leaning on a tree trunk, his arms crossed "....It seems that theres a woman just one mile to the south of us." the boy said, he also had hair white as snow, though he seemed to be much younger and a bit shorter than the man that was leaning against the tree trunk "Well then what are we waiting for? Lets go kick her ass!" he said, grinning "wait wait wait...dont you think we should make sure that she's not from the rebelion before we do anything? another white haired man asked "Heh, strike first, ask questions later!" the oldest one asked, and jumped right into the tree tops, the leaves rustling, the other two sighed and followed him. The oldest one was named Hachiro, a mysterious person who's past is unclear as of yet, the one that was just a slight bit younger than Hachiro, was Yuuji, just a simple warrior with a goal, and the youngest and smallest out of the three, was Agito, the youngest and most innocent out of all of them, now his past was completely ablur, no one knew even a slight bit of it. "Heh...alright..." Hachiro whispered to himself, and just threw his sword down, it stabbed itself into the right just an inch away from Lola's feet

[clouddancer]

Lolas eyes snapped open at the sound of footfalls. She wasnt alone. As a sword inbedded itsself in the ground inches from her feet she leapt up, drawing her weapon as she did so. Turning she scanned the forest around her. Nothing. She continued to twist her head, scanning for signs of life. She was just about to head off and check out a nearby bush when a single leaf from high in the canopy drifted down infront of her face, causing her to look up instantly. There they were, three of them, hiding in the trees and watching her every move. She wouldnt be herded into a trap like some forest animal. Without really thinking Lola had transformed into an Osprey and was soaring up through the branches towards the men. Landing a couple of trees away she let herself morph back into her relaxed human form. Raising an eyebrow she looked at the one who appeared to be the oldest Oh so secretive... her tone of voice was challengeing as she spoke, as though she was daring him to do something, even though it was just a simple statement.

[Max]

Hachiro raised an eyebrow as the girl spoke "Ohoho, sassy, arent we?" he asked, grinning, a chain suddenly appeared in his hand, and he tugged on it, his sword flying back to his hand, the chain was connected to the bottom of the swords hilt, he took an offensive stance, the branch he was standing on made a slight cracking sound under his weight. "She's a morpher, but right now, disable her legs, and she's helpless." the youngest, Agito said, he was stating her weaknesses, reading her like a book, though he was holding up about 7 cards in one hand, and holding one up infront of his face, reading the strange writting on the card, Lola's weaknesses in human form were written on that card "Whoa whoa whoa!"Yuuji suddenly spoke up, interupting Agito and Hachiro, he looked at Lola "Easy now, listen, if your from the rebelion were-"[/b] Yuuji was interupted when Hachiro charged at the girl, jumping from branch to branch at an inhuman speed, his sword raised up, he swung his sword down on Lola, intending to kill. Obviously Yuuji was the logical one out of the three, trying to find things out first before attacking, Hachiro, was just as he said, strike first, ask questions later. And Agito only went along, helping Hachiro, becouse thats what he was used to doing, helping people no matter how stupid they might seem[/color]

[clouddancer]

Lola glanced at the young one who had just spoken, stating the immediate weaknesses of her current form. She eyed his suspiciously, not really sure what to make of the way that he had just spoken about her as though she was some animal which couldnt understand him. Some might say she was an animal, but Lola could most definately understand what they were saying. As another speek she turned her head to look at him, but before he got a chance to finish what he was saying the one who had spoken first was charging at her, sword in hand and ready to kill. She immediately whipped out her double kodachi from their sheaths on her back to parry the blow. But the man had speed and momentum on his side, causing the branch to break beneath the blow of weight and strength. As the air began to whip past her Lola Transformed into what would appear to be a tiny butterfly with silvery-black tinted wings. Which was true enough, though the creature which she was imitating posessed wings made from natural steel, so she knew that she was safe enough. Fluttering up to a higher branch where it would take longer for them to reach her if they tried again she transformed back into her human form. Staring in stony silence at the other two which were left in the tree. If I wasnt in the rebellion, then i would be part of a tight arsed squadren of troops in silly uniforms. she stated matter of factly before peering down to see where the other guy was.

[Max]

Agito and Yuuji stayed at the bottom, seeming to have no intent of going after her. Agito never fought unless it was absolutely nececary, and Yuuji was still confused about wich side this woman was on "Hey! Lola!" He called "Just who's side are you on? The king or the rebelion?" he asked, all she needed was to answer that question correctly, and they would stop attacking, Hachiro would probably feel very stupid but eh, he is stupid. Though before Lola had a chance to answer Yuuji, Hachiro's sword flew up, and sliced the branch she was on right off, it then swung around her, the chain that was connected to its hild wrapping tightly around her. The sword then flew back to Hachiro, who was also holding the other end of the chain "Haha, Got ya!" he said, grinning, standing a branch. Seemingly OK, meaning he did not suffer any injuries from the fall he had a minute ago

[clouddancer]

Lola gasped slightly in surprise as the chain which the man had been using to fling his sword around suddenly wrapped itsself around her, completely disabling her arms and pulling them tight against her sides. As the branch broke and she fell Lola transformed back into the tiny butterfly-like creature whose guise she had taken on moments before. She flitted away, narrowly avoiding getting koncked on the head by the heavy chain and fluttered over to the other tree. Loosing her patience with the mans constant attacks she threw up an ice barrier around the immediate vicinity to give her warning of any other imminent attacks. Rebellion. she shouted to the other two who seemed slightly more civil than their friend, though perhaps twice as useless.

[Max]

Yuuji hit his head on the tree trunk next to him "I knew it! Stupid stupid stupid!" he said over and over, but obviously, Hachiro didnt hear her, and threw his sword right at her with incredible speed, It would have stabbed her right through "AGITO!!!" Yuuji yelled, and Agito quickly took his sword off his back, the blade morphing into a tri-barrel shotgun, and he fired once. The bullet hitting Hachiro's sword, and making it stab into the tree right next to Lola. Yuuji jumped onto the branch that Lola was on, and he bowed to her "Im very sorry, we didnt mean to attack you blindly...its just taht some people dont listen..."

[clouddancer]

Lola jumped back slighly as one of the men came onto the branch next to her, suddenly warm and friendly. Though she let the ice shield melt away, Lola kept the Kodachi firmly gripped in both hands and raised them infront of her slightly as a warning. Peering out from behind her dark fringe she eyed him suspiciously. Why should i trust you?

[Max]

Yuuji sighed. He took out his sword, and just threw it away, it stabbed itself into a tree trunk "There, Im completely defenseless." he said "And besides, were from the rebelion aswell, sorry for putting you through this, Hachiro just has a habit of attacking first and not asking questions, at all" he said

[clouddancer]

hmf...Lola said, eyeing the one that had attacked her, taking him to be Hachiro before looking back to the one that was talking to her and had just thrown away his sword. glowering slightly at him she said. I didnt mean like that! And besides, i work alone...just me and my brother. Got that? So i ask you again. Why should i trust you just because you claim to be from the rebellion?