A Hunt for Family [Open][NR]

Niala walked out of the 'door' that Junior had created, ending up at a road just outside of Velo City. She took several steps away from the door and stared at Velo City which was once known as Shinkai Shigai: the place her mother had lived, the place her grandparents likely still lived.

Knowing she had to be in the city itself, and figuring both Junior and Yata would follow her, she walked forward along the road and into the city itself. Due to her appearance – a black kimono with blue and pink flowers on it, white split toe socks, and wooden gata shoes, plus her long black hair and pale skin – she knew she would blend in with the majority of the population. She brushed her black hair over her shoulders, and adjusted the Company pendant that hung around her neck.

Just as she often could in Edge she could feel the essence of the many lives that lived in Velo, the thousands upon thousands of people who had came and went in the grand city throughout the centuries it had existed. She glanced around with red eyes as she moved, wondering all the while of Nova Kane would show up, or if perhaps anyone would notice that they were there at all. She turned off of the main road into the city and took a right down a street that only had an old man walking a dog on it. She glanced left and right before speaking softly, “I'm going to use my sight to see if I can find them now... It might take several minutes because of how many people live and have lived in this city...”

With a deep breath Niala knelt down and extended her right hand towards the ground. As her bare fingertips made contact her head jerked back and her body shook – almost like someone being electrocuted. This was why Niala always wore gloves when in Edge; or even in Darkman Tower. The overload caused a pained gasp but she didn't break contact. She shut her eyes tightly, forcing her way through the overload of essence as she searched for the strand of her mothers. Blood trickled from her nose but she ignored it as she kept pushing through. She drowned out the world around her, ignoring everything else.

Just as she was beginning to lose hope she felt it, a familiar tug. Focusing on this essence she began to follow it as it weaved through all of the rest: sometimes thickening in spots that were often ventured to. Even deeper she pushed until.... she reached a house. Her mother's essence trail was all over the house, surrounding it, coating it. There were two more trails there, heavy as well, and familiar to hers – that had to be her grandparents.

The Sight:

Just as a trickle of blood trailed down her face from her right eye she broke contact and stood: swaying instantly on the spot as her eyes opened – both very bloodshot. “I found the house... my grandparents are still alive.”

Her right hand trembled as she reached up, feeling wetness coming from not only her nose but her eye. Her fingertips touched the blood moving down her cheek and she moved her hand away, seeing the redness. She felt exhausted, burnt out, but there was no way she was turning back now: she was determined to see this through to the end.

Niala looked at home here, but Jr was way out of place. He was wearing a black Armani suit with D&G leather shoes. The sides of his head hand been shaven and the top slicked back with hair gel, allowing several bangs to hang down into his face. Jr was definitely going to stand out, but he didn't care.

He'd only been to this city once. The last time he was here, he had to kill a freakshow who'd screamed at the person who was now his aunt - screamed with force that could have been made to be lethal. He didn't really think about having to kill anyone again while here, but if it came to that, so be it. It seemed Nova liked pointing swords at people and making accusations before asking any questions. technically he was family, but family meant more than just having the same last name, and Jr didn't consider him family.

With his shoes click clacking on the pavement below, he followed along with Niala into the city. This place had bad memories tied to it. Jr could feel it in his very bones. Niala turned off of the main street onto another that was pretty much deserted. She said something about using her sight to find her people, but as he watched her do what she did, he didn't know that it would cause these kinds of effects. "Fuck," he said. "We coulda went about this some other way, like, the yellow pages or something. There's no reason to be doing shit where you hurt yourself. Jesus..."

Jr didn't figure trying to heal her was going to work, with powers like hers. At the least, he pulled a napkin from his pocket and wiped her nose and cheeks. "I know you want to find your people but you have to go about things like this a little smarter."

The wheels rolled along the ground. On his board, Yata rolled along with Boss Jr dude and Niala, chewing a big piece of bubble gum. He often blew bubbles that popped after so long. His headphones were blaring some tune, but he wasn't really listening to it.

Velo. The place was once called Shinkai something. The buildings had white walls and whatnot. His head spun around, looking at everything. At least he wasn't the only odd man out; Jr looked out of place here too, whereas Niala looked like she was from this place.

Niala said something about using a sight. She touched the ground and looked like she was in pain, especially with the blood coming from her nose and eyes. Yata didn't understand those godly powers and he didn't want to either. When she said she found her people, Jr started saying there had to be some other way of looking for her people that didn't involve hurting herself.

Yata didn't look long. The only reason he was here was because the Boss asked him along as back-up. There could be aliens flying around here, or anything else, so Yata kept his eyes peeled.

"We coulda went about this some other way, like, the yellow pages or something. There's no reason to be doing shit where you hurt yourself. Jesus... I know you want to find your people but you have to go about things like this a little smarter."


"You could have just called ahead..."

The male came into view about fifty feet along the path, hands clasped behind his back. This black hair was pulled back in a loose ponytail that hung over a the collar of a white button down shirt. His lower half was clothed in blck jeans, that ended over tan boots. Black eyes stared down the path at the trio, calmly waiting. He'd arrived on the scene in stealth mode, for the moment to investigate what was happening.

Stealth:

He was curious -- why were they in his city? Especially given what had transpired between him and Amaranth. While he didnt feel the need to create a law to keep everyone out of his city, it was a bit weird.

"Is there something you're looking for in particular?" He had to keep this short -- he wasn't there for a fight, and there was something else he needed to investigate.

“Sorry... I didn't know that would exactly happen. I thought about looking them up like that, but I don't know their names... Not the ones they're using anyway.” She could feel Junior cleaning off her face and couldn't help but enjoy the fact that he was touching her – though she wished it was for a different reason then cleaning blood off her face - despite the necessity of it, though she gave no outward sign. “Thanks.”, she said in response to him wiping her face off. The trickle of blood had already stopped from both her nose and her eye, though the burnt out feeling remained.

“This place gives me this creeped out feeling...” She glanced around then and shuddered. “... but I can't explain why----” A voice caused her to cut off before she finished her sentence and a frown appeared on her face. She looked over in the direction that it had come from to see Nova standing there: the one person she had been hoping to avoid due to what had happened over on Sunset Island.



Just several blocks over her grandmother was dropping a dish; a reaction to suddenly going into a trance like state: Niala's Sight came from her grandmother who was now seeing her own arrival – and learning of her existence – for the first time. Her grandfather, who her imagination ability came from, imagined the dish back together as he stood and lightly wrapped his arms around his wife. “What is it, Ruby?”

“We're about to have visitors, Warren. Dawn's daughter, Niala... she is here, looking for us: she has friends with her.”, Ruby responded to her husband.



Niala stared at Nova with a frown: she didn't want to inform him that she had family living in his city – what if he went after them? What if he tried to prevent them from leaving? “Nothing I haven't already found.”, she said simply.

Someone was coming. His eyes, gifted to him by his father, saw through all illusions. Whoever it was may have thought that they were hidden, but they weren't. The fact that whoever this was had to sneak was what made the glowing spiritual sword, about 3 feet in length, appear in his right hand.

Zone Eye:

Spiritual Sword:

Nova. He said they could have called ahead, but, Jr personally had nothing to say to him. He only looked upon his "cousin" with a frown, gripping his sword tightly. He'd also noticed that something very fast flew by moments ago; fast enough to shatter windows. A situation seemed to be arising nearby. But, he was wasting time here? With them? 3 people simply looking for someone, when that thing - who had to be the Saiyan - had arrived in a fury?

Jr didn't say anything. Niala confirmed that she'd found her people. Remembering the day Nova pointed a sword at his niece, it took Jr everything to not lose his cool and do something he'd probably come to regret later on.

"..."

Jr wiped Niala's nose and face. She aid she didn't know her folk's names, that's why she did whatever godly power she did. She was saying that the place gave her  the creeps, when suddenly some guy just appeared out of thin air, and Jr made a sword appear the same way. Who the hell was this?

And what the hell was that thing that flew by a second ago? He could hear windows breaking, and people running away. Was that the alien dude? Was he here now? Things were getting crazier with every second that went by. Jr had a sword, so Yata followed suit, pulling out his Trusty Bat. He probably wouldn't stand a chance against this guy, whoever he was, but that didn't mean he was going to back down.

Trusty Bat:

"...Yeah, it's prolly not my place to say, but the girl's just looking for family dude, shouldn't you be going to see what that thing that flew by here a second ago was? Like, seriously? It's more of a threat than us," Yata said with a frown, one foot on his board, another on the ground to kick off in any direction.

“Nothing I haven't already found.”

Oh? She didnt want to say? It must have been something valuable if she didn't want to give out informat--

"...Yeah, it's prolly not my place to say, but the girl's just looking for family dude, shouldn't you be going to see what that thing that flew by here a second ago was? Like, seriously? It's more of a threat than us,"

Those black eyes flickered gold for a brief moment as the male known as Yata spoke to him, armed with a bat. Nova could see that Jr was also now armed as well, a sword of his own creation in his hands.

Wonderful. He'd come unarmed on purpose to make a point that he wasnt here to attack them, just curious.


Nova processed the information for a moment, nodding slowly before he vanished again, taking off and following the creature with that strange speed that every Angel seemed to possess. As he parted, he left behind a few parting words. "Given how you all must feel about me, I have no qualms about you taking your family from Velo, if you wish. Given what just flew past, I would recommend it. Stay safe, and rejoice with your family."

-Exit-

Junior made a sword appear and Yata pulled out a bat: Niala didn't bother arming herself because using her power anymore would likely lead to some sort of nasty headache. Niala's frown deepened as she listened to Yata explain why it was they were here: she would have preferred Nova not knowing. Before she could say anything though Nova was disappearing with a few parting words of how he had no issues with her taking her family if she wanted to, especially considering what had just arrived within the city – the Saiyan.

“Like I was really going to let you stop me even if you did have a problem with it...”, she muttered softly before shaking her head: her body temperature had already begun to spike from her agitation and she had to remind herself that while Junior was fire proof she didn't know if Yata was, and she highly doubted that the regular citizens of the city were. With a sigh she forced herself to calm while pinching at the bridge of her nose: a headache was already beginning to start.

“My grandparents aren't that far away.”, she said softly before she headed down the street at a quick walk. So long as they didn't run into any more issues she would lead the way down the street for about two blocks, turn a left, and head down another block before stopping in front of a small looking single story house. She walked up the little walkway towards the house that was lit with lanterns but before she reached the single step-up porch the front door was open and two elderly looking individuals wearing kimonos stepped out.

Grandmother:

Grandfather:

“Grandma?”, Niala said softly, taking a few steps forward. Her grandmother met her half way and hugged her tightly.

“Oh Niala: had we known... I only saw you for the first time when you arrived here. I know why you're here.”

Niala leaned back gently, looking at both her grandmother and her grandfather. [color=pink“You do?”[/color]

“Yes, child. You inherited your sight from me, your imagination ability from your grandfather.”, her grandmother responded. The elderly woman then turned her attention for the first time to Junior and Yata. “And who might you two gentleman be?” While her grandmother waited for a response Niala's grandfather moved over to Niala and gave her a hug next.

Jr turned to walk off with Niala after Nova turned himself invisible again. He wasn't even listening to what was said. He tossed his sword somewhere behind him, allowing it to sink into a nearby wall. It began to "evaporate" into the air, and soon it would be completely gone. Jr wanted nothing more to do with the guy; hell, it wasn't like he had much to do with him in the first place. All those years on the island, practically living side by side, and he barely ever said a word. Then in the end he goes and points a sword at his niece because of other shittastic family member's neglect?

He should be glad that he was still allowed to breathe. Jr Followed Niala to the house where two elderly people were on it's porch, stopping to put his hands in his pockets at the beginning of the walkway. He came to find that she'd inherited her amazing powers from them.

When asked who they were, Jr waved one hand. "My name is Alec Kane Jr, i'm the Boss of Edge City. There was some trouble coming this way before we got here, so I came along personally to make sure she got here safely," Jr said. "My father, when he was Boss, took Niala in off the streets and gave her a job. she worked hard and moved up through promotions, and now you could say she's the Vice President."

Given how they all must feel about him?... Yata didn't even know that guy. "...He's another one of these godly guys and he has to turn himself invisible? What a bitch move," Yata said out loud, not caring if he heard or not.

Maybe there was an untold story between that guy and Jr dude. He'd have to ask him about that later on. It didn't look like they were gonna have to beat the guy's head in, so Yata put his bat away. He kicked away from his position and rolled along with the Boss and Niala until they came to a house. An old couple dressed alot like she was stood on the porch, and she went to hug them.

Jr dude explained who he was and why he came when they asked who they were. Yata frowned some and looked the other way, scratching the top of his head. Sight? Was that the thing where she put her hand on the ground and started bleeding? Imagination ability? So did that mean she could just... imagine stuff and make it real? That was so cheating. "...Uh yeah, i'm-i'm nobody," he said. "I-I just work for the Boss, he asked me to come, don't mind me..."

He came here to see an alien. He didn't want to get to know that godly girl or her people. That fast thing that flew by earlier, it had to be the alien. He wished he could get closer for a better look...

Niala's grandmother and grandfather both looked over towards Junior as he spoke, explaining who he was, how he had come personally to protect Niala given what had just arrived in the city, and how his father had taken Niala off of the streets, how she had worked hard and moved up through promotions, and was now the Vice President. Niala's grandmother scooped Niala up in a tight hug. “Oh, honey. If your mother was here today she would be so proud of you.”

Niala returned her grandmother's hug while her grandfather stepped off of the porch and walked down the walkway towards Junior: he moved slow, very much like the elderly gentleman he was. When he reached Junior he stuck out his right hand to shake Junior's. “It's an honor to meet you. Your family has done so much for my grand-daughter. Thank you for keeping her safe for us.”

Niala's grandmother looked towards Yata and smiled gently. “No one is a nobody dear; everyone has a purpose on this world.”, she said kindly as she released her grand-daughter from the hug and looked in the direction that the alien had gone in. “Perhaps we should leave soon? I do believe that's what you wanted us to do, yes?”

Niala nodded with a smile. “I thought I might have to convince you all though...”

Her grandfather looked back with a twinkle in his eye and a chuckle. “Nonsense. I'm sure you have your reasons, but considering that thing that just arrived, perhaps we should talk about them elsewhere?”

Niala nodded and helped her grandmother down and off of the step and down the walkway.

Jr watched Niala's grandfather come down off of the porch and over to him so that he could shake his hand. He said that it was an honor to meet Jr, he'd done so much to help her out, and thanked him for looking out for Niala. Jr shook the old man's hand. "It's mostly because of my dad," Jr responded. "But I do what I can..."

Niala's grandmother responded to Yata, who said he was nobody, just someone he'd hired to come along. Jr didn't say anything because he knew how the kid felt, especially after hearing the details of his home life, and with the fact that he still didn't seem to have any friends in The Company. He wanted to do something to change that. He thought of who he could ask to go befriend him. A dude and possibly a girl? But nearly everyone was paired off with someone...

It seemed Niala's grandparents were fine with the idea of leaving this place, especially as he heard yelling nearby. From the sounds of things, a fight was about to begin. Jr walked away from the house and began heading back to where he opened his door.

No one a nobody? Everybody had a purpose? Yata didn't look, and kept frowning. The only reason he was here was because Biff convinced him and moose to attack Jr that day. His parents forgot he was alive, and his siblings liked seeing him go hungry and without.

He wasn't about to get into this with them though. Someone yelled "preposterous nonsense," probably the Saiyan. Things were heating up nearby. He wished he could go see the rumble, but the old folk didn't want to be here anymore, and everyone started leaving.

Oh well. He'd probably see it on the news, or Jr was probably recording it. He'd hear or see about what happened sooner or later, but there was nothing like being there, witnessing the brawl with your own eyes.

Yata kicked away from the walkway and started to roll back the way they came, popping a bubble...

Niala, her grandmother, and her grandfather all followed after Junior and Yata. None of them wanted to be in this city longer than they had to be, especially if some sort of trouble was beginning to brew. Her grandparents, unknown to Niala, didn't want to use their powers if they didn't have to – they had no idea the sorts of consequences might come about if they tried in Velo City. They knew the laws under Himitsu, but not so much under Nova.

Her grandparents moved as quickly as they could, and Niala stayed close by, looking right and left and wondering all the while if Nova was really gone or if he was watching them. She also wondered if that Saiyan would end up coming over to them before they got a chance to leave.

If nothing happened they would make it out of the city and back to the door without issue...

The door was still open, and they would make it back to the area with no problems, it seemed. They encountered Nova, but as expected, he did nothing. Jr didn't really want to have to fight the guy, but if it did come down to throwing blows, there wouldn't have been any hesitation. Jr had no plans of coming back here with this bit of business concluded.

He stepped back through his door and back into the office in Darkman Tower.

[Exit]

Yata rolled along with Jr. This was a simple job. They came across some guy who could turn invisible, but he did squat. Yata didn't know the history behind that dude and the Jr dude, but he could guess it was nothing good if Jr whipped out a sword, ready to slice that ass into cold cuts. Maybe he'd ask him about that one day.

He rolled through the door behind Jr, sort of miffed that he wasn't able to see the alien or a fight...

[exit]