First off, if anyone has heard of the up coming movie "The Golden Compass" or the books then you will catch on quite quickly. This RP is about people who are tied to an animal. The animal is as close to them as their own hearts. They can speak to each other and they simply never leave the others side. In this land they live together amongst other pairs of humans and animals. In this RP there are people who are seeking 'dust'. This particle is said to unite different worlds, and is feared by many who want to destroy it forever. Knowing this, people go out to seek the Dust for their own reasons. This Dust is found in the Arctic and takes a long while to get there. It's going to be a race between good and evil. Who will prevail?

*Rules*
There are fighting aloud.
Follow all RPGateway rules.
Have fun.

Bio: (I know, it's annoying but it's to get the good and evil thing across)

Name:
Age:
Gender:
Animal:
Good or Evil:
Description:

That's all that I will have put in the bio.

Name: Rina
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Animal: Wolf
Good or Evil: Good
Description (pictures are aloud):
Rina dresses in a tight blood red blouse with a black Tie. Her pants are dark jeans that are a bit baggy toward the bottom. Wearing light weight steal towed boots, they looked as if they were a designer brand. Her hair is short, layered and black with natural red streaks, eyes are dark green, and she stands 5'4. Her figure is slim.
Animal Description (pics aloud):
Zayev's fur is dark grey mixed with black. His muzzle, ears and the tip of his tail are black as patches of black painted over the rest of his body covering parts of the gray. He stands a little above Rina's waist. Shaggy, beautiful fur along with a muscular build completed his look.
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IC:
Rina walked down the hall of the grand chapel. She liked to lurk about here for no reason other than it was quiet and seemed to be the most peaceful place. Zayev was close by her side. He seemed to like the peace and quiet of the chapel and never complained about their often strolls in the holy place. It was fine with Rina that he didn't complain. Zayev was more of a stand-offish wolf who took protecting his territory very seriously. Some would have even go so far as to call him a cold hearted beast. He was usually more on the sarcastic side with people if he didn't like them as well. Which probably would have helped the other's theories.

Rina brushed most of the comments off but because of a few incidents where she tried to take up for Zayev she had been suspended for school because of fights that she caused to break out. The one thing that was most prohibited in the schools was the fighting of animals. This was because the animals came in all shapes and sizes and could do serious damage to the other animal that it was too risky. So the school council decided to outlaw animal fighting within school and would punish both the animal and it's person by kicking them permanently out of school. Because of this rule, Rina was the one doing the fighting while Zayev agrivatedly sat by and watched, cheering her on in his own way.

Rina took her time as she strolled down the long hall, passing the pews as her legs carried her off at a continuously moderate speed. Stopping at one of the pews in the farthest back part of the chapel she scooted into it and sat on the complete right side so that she would be right there next to Zayev as he sat on the outside of the pew. Looking down at him she smiled and reached over, running her hand over the soft fur of his head. He closed his eyes half way as she did this. "Is there something wrong?" He asked in a scruffy masculine voice. Though Zayev was as young as Rina, wolves were still older than humans according to their time frame.

Rina looked down at her friend and shook her head. Her short black hair swished lightly as she did so. "I was just thinking how we do the same thing pretty much every day. I am out of school now...I was expecting to at least have a job or something by now but I don't. There is just no excitement. I want to do something fun, crazy. Something to get my blood rushing, ya know?" As she spoke her voice started to get more enthusiastic as she explained what she wanted. Adventure was always in her heart and she had always wanted to go on one that would take her above and beyond anything she would ever dream of.

Zayev chuckled then opened his eyes, looking forward at the statue of the cross that was mounted behind the podium. "Indeed. I feel like we are starting to collect cob webs. Adventures are hard to come by. It might be a while before anything that is worth it even comes up. We just have to be patient." His words sounded wise to her ears and she too looked forward to the cross. "Yea, I see what you mean. I guess we could always find something to do."

Name: Okit
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Animal: A large osprey
Good or Evil: Good
Description: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/yasei_photos/CG_SILV_Girl_36_by_iDNAR.jpg
Animal Description: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/OspreyNASA.jpg
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Okit sprinted down an alley, arms full of bread and fruit. "GET BACK HERE YOU THIEF!" She made it out of the alley and took a sharp right, Sh*%! Where's Hayve?! She scanned the sky for her companion and spotted him flying over to the roof of some chapel. Ok... You better be right... Okit dashed across the street and into another alley, making her way towards the old building. Her footsteps echoed as she entered the chapel, she spun around quickly and shut the door. "Phew..." Okit stood there for a moment and tried to catch her breath before making her way deeper into the chapel. She took a seat on one of the pews, had she been out of her own little world, she would've noticed a girl sitting on the other end. The pew creaked as she moved, putting her recently acquired food down next to her. "Well, should last me a few days... Just need to avoid that market for a while." She bit into one of the apples with a crunch, "Ah... That's good." Hayve flew down silently from roof, perching on the top part of the pew next to Okit. "Here ya go bud..." She handed the bird a bit of bread. "Thanks." Hayve replied in his shrill voice. "No problem..." Okit looked around the chapel, "This place is kinda nice, never been in here before. Wonder if they still use it..."

Rina was startled when the chapel doors suddenly opened. Zayev seemed to have already heard that the girl was coming and was already looking at the door before Rina could even get her composure from the shock. Looking back she watched as the girl went over to a pew and sat down. Looking a bit closer Rina noticed that the girl had food with her. Movement caught her eye and she then noticed the Osprey flying down to the girl. It seems that Rina and Zayev went unnoticed so Rina got up out of her pew and walked over to the pew where the girl and the large bird were eating. Zayev, close to her side, walked over to the pew as well and stood looking in curiosity at the pair.

"Hello, there. Are you in trouble?" Asked Rina in a kind voice. She was expecting a bit of hostility to come from the girl since it looked like she was in a rush to get in here. It was only fitting that she would be running from someone with all the food she had in her arms. Zayevs' nails clinked against the floor as he positioned himself in a better stance.

Okit blinked, a bit startled at the girl seemingly coming from no where. "Oh uh, well for now, no." She grinned and hopped up from her seat and reached her hand out, "Name's Okit! Can call me Kit if you'd prefer. This here is Hayve." She gestured towards the bird as it gave an acknowledging nod. "I'd offer you some food, but this all I have between Hayve and me for a few days." Okit returned to her seat and moved over, making room for the girl.

Rina held out her own hand meeting it with Okits. Bringing her hand back to her side she moved into the pew and sat down next to Okit. When the girl intorduced Hayve she smiled to the Osprey then turned her attention to Zayev. "This is Zayev, my name is Zatani. It's nice to meet you Okit...er...Kit. So, that food is supposed to last you a few days? Where's your parents?" She asked seemingly worried about the girls well being.

It wasn't an uncommon thing for children her age or even a bit younger to be on the streets finding their own food. Not in this town anyway. It was a sight that the people around her had gotten used to and grew more frustrated with as the time went by. Eventually, people started looking at these children like they were pests or rodents scavenging through their goods. It was a sad sight to see and one that touched a deep spot in Rina's heart. Even Zayev felt partial remorse for them. When Zayev was introduce he simply nodded as Hayve did, keeping his eyes on the both of them not sure if he could fully trust a pick pocket.

"I have a home, if you would like to eat there. I could make a small dinner if you wish. It's an apartment but it's pretty comfortable."

Name: Zack
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Animal: Snake
Good or Evil: Evil
Description:
Zack is a handsome boy, although slightly intimidating with icy blue eyes. He usually wears black jeans and a black shirt, as well as a black leather overcoat. His hair is always spiked upwards and like everything else with him black. He wears a red medallion around his neck, despite not knowing what the symbols on it mean.

Zack is a violent and extremely boy, despite his insistent politeness. He is manipulative, and does not appear to have an sort of morale decency or even a conscious. However, he cares deeply for Fang, who is his Zack’s only friend.

Animal Description:
Fang’s is a massive cobra. He is black with a blood red diamond pattern going down his back. It is unknown where he came from, or what type of cobra he is.
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Zack stopped long enough to give his knuckles a rest; he massaged them gently, desperately trying to relieve his hand of the cramping. He looked at the person he had been beating. The man had a bloody nose, and his eyes were purple. His shirt was also torn at both shoulders.

Zack had asked politely asked for the man’s wallet, but the man had refused. Zack had been consequently been forced to teach the man a lesson he wouldn’t forget. The man fell back and slid down the wall. Zack smiled. He loved the feel of victory when someone fell because of his might.

There was a sound out his right. He turned ready to sprint, but saw it was only Fang. The cobra’s slim, but massive body slithered along the ground towards Zack. “Did you take care of this gentlemen’s animal?” hissed Zack communicating with his linked serpent.

Fang hissed repeatedly, his form of laughter and replied, “His cat was of no difficulty. You should of seen scream as I spat venom in its face.” Zack joined in with the snake’s laugh, then crouched down beside the man and calmly removed his wallet. He opened it up, took all the notes and coins and tossed the leather item back at the heavily-breathing man.

Their business now finished the pair left the alley and made the way into a main road. It was fairly empty with the exception of a few tourists and a couple of people taking a walk. Deciding to take a left turn, Zack and Fang were about twenty-five meters up the road when a woman shrieked.

Turning around in alarm, they both felt nervous as the man they had just robbed appeared at the mouth of the alley, leaning on the arm of the screeching woman. As soon as his eyes fixed upon the boy and his serpent, he pointed and shouted “IT WAS THOSE TWO!”

Then Zack and Fang bolted for their usually rendezvous point: the usually empty chapel. Zack ran like a machine, and despite having no legs Fang kept up just fine. When they reached chapel they stopped outside for a moment, and listened carefully for the pursuing police. He looked at Fang, who was in desperate need of water. When the sounds didn’t sound like they were coming in their direction, he stopped and saw two girls sitting on a bench.

He approached them calmly, and said in a suave voice, “You fine ladies wouldn’t happen to have a bottle of water I might be able to borrow. My friend Fang,” gesturing towards the exhausted snake, “is in desperate need of a drink.”

Rina was waiting for Kit's reply when she heard the door open. Zayev shuffled around to face the pair that had just come in. His eyes lay on the snake. At the sight of the snake he knew something had to be up. Zayev was familiar with the nature of snakes and never trusted them. He couldn't say that all snakes were that way but people didn't use the term 'snake' in a metaphorical phrase when referring to a sneak for nothing. Rina turned so that she was fully facing the boy who had just entered and the snake. Hearing his need, Rina reached to the side of her waist where there was a belt. Unclasping a water bottle from the belt she then handed it over to the new arrival.

"I hope this helps. I haven't drunk from it yet and it's still cool." She said as her hand stretched out to hand over the bottle. Zayev was so close to her leg that she could feel him tense when she provided the water. He was a naturally cautious creature so Rina didn't pay too much mind to his actions. Though, she never dismissed them. "Looks like he's pretty wore out. Overdoing the daily exercise?" She asked with a small smile. "Oh, by the way, my name is Rina. It's nice to meet you, Mr..?" She said tilting her head slightly as if to show slight curiosity.

Okit didn't like this guy. She eyed him suspiciously as she rose from the pew. Hayve took flight and perched on a high banister, ready to swoop down. She looked over to her new acquaintance, "Nice to meet you, I'd love to be your guest..." She looked over at the boy for a moment, and then back to Rina "Care to go now? It's getting kind of... Late." She reached over and tugged on her sleeve, gesturing towards a back door.

Zack accepted the bottle gratefully and whistled. Fang slithered forward and rose up to Zacks waist. The serpent opened his mouth and Zack poured some in. “How do you feel now buddy?” Zack hissed at his linked animal.

Fang hissed his version of a relaxed sigh. He hissed a reply “Much better thanks. Make sure you thank this girl for me.” Zack tried not to laugh. Fang rarely ever was polite about anyone, rarely ever was polite to anyone and rarely would ever say thanks. He must’ve really been buggered, Zack thought.

He turned back towards the girl who lent him the water. “Thanks again sweetheart, and the snake says thanks too. It’s a pity you have to go too,” said Zack trying to put some sorrow into his voice. “I would’ve loved to have bought you and your friend dinner tonight?”

When Okit spoke to Rina about leaving and she felt the tug on her shirt she then gave her a smile as if to say she was right. Looking back to the boy who had never gave his name she gave him a smile after he was done talking. Rina was unsure of whether to accept the offer or to just leave him alone. She was about to reply but a deep growl came from Zayev's throat. "I suggest we go home and fix our own meals." He said in a hostile voice. His eyes were fixed on the man and his snake. Sensing the hostility coming from Zayev, Rina nodded then gave an apologetic smile to the polite man. "I will have to pass. Thank you for the invitation though." She said as she turned toward Okit. "Well, I guess you're right, we probably should start getting home. I think I have the perfect dinner in mind for you."

Exiting the pew she was in, she passed by the boy and nodded. "It was nice meeting you. Have a good day." She said with a smile as she walked to the doors. Zayev followed close behind and when he passed the snake he let out a warning growl. Hearing this, Rina turned her head toward Zayev. "Enough. There is no reason for you to be so rude." She said as she made it to the door. Opening the door she walked out and held it open for Okit. "I don't live too far from here so it won't take long. Actually, I only live about a block from here." Finishing her sentence she pointed a finger down a road to the right to show her which direction they would be heading.

Zack was a kid who was used to getting what he wanted, whether it hurt people or not. However, this was different he thought. He really liked this girl, and as much as it made him squirm inside perhaps violence wasn’t the answer…for this particular scenario. He was about to go after her when a hissing voice at her side said, “Don’t Zack. Play it cool,” Fang said sharply.

Zack stopped and nodded. Fang was right. “Seeya!” he yelled out after the girl. Zack sat down a pew, and when she disappeared out of the back door he left out the main doors and rushed around the side of the Chapel and waited. He would follow them to this girls apartment. He reached into his pockets and pulled out some keys he stole from an old landlord a while back. He would claim he thought these were hers and 'return' them to her. He smiled at his infallible plan…

OOC: Anime Fairy do we find out about the ‘dust’ on our own, do we already know about it or will something happen and we’ll all find out about it?

OOC: I was thinking more along the lines of people who already know about the dust will set out posters saying who retrieves it first and brings it back to them will win a huge sum of money or something that they can't pass up.

"What a creep..." She shook her head, looking over her shoulder at Hayve. The bird was staying high up and behind the two girls, looking to make sure that boy didn't try anything funny. Okit returned her attention to Rina, "Thank you very much for having me. Haven't been in a real house for at least a few weeks." She smirked and looked herself over, frowning a bit. "Would it be ok if I washed up a bit when we get there? I know it's kinda rude, but I don't get a chance too often, and I dun wanna stink up your house." She grinned up at the girl.

Zack waited and let Fang do most of the stalking. The snake made barely any audible sound when he moved was quicker then he appeared making him the prefect tracker. When he had followed the pair to the apartment, Fang would slither back and inform Zack of the location. Then Zack, would act like the good citizen and return the keys he thought were the girls. What was her name again….Rina or something, Zack thought as he waited by the chapel. Fang would be back soon thought Zack eagerly, and then Zack would court the girl, whether she wanted it or not…

Rina and Zayev were walking side by side as Okit and Hayve walked along side her as well. Zayev's ears were on high alert as he too was watching for anyone following. Not hearing movement or seeing anyone suspicious around them he soon retreated to a less cautious stance. Rina looked over to Okit and smiled gently. "I have a feeling that we are going to enjoy you and Hayve as our company so I am more than happy to have you. And, I don't mind if you bathe. You can do whatever you like." She said sweetly. Looking forward her smile grew more. The next house on the left she turned up the walk until she came to the door. "Ahah. Here we are. Our lovely home, er, apartment." She said giggling softly as she twisted the knob on the door and walked through, holding it open for Okit.

Once everyone was in she walked up to the second door and entered the room on the far end. "It's not much but it's pretty comfortable for us. Especially since we barely spend anytime inside during the day." Reaching the very last room on that floor she brought out a key and twisted it in the knob till a clink could be heard then stuck it in her pocket. Walking in she let the door stay open so that Okit and Hayve could enter as well. Walking straight to the kitchen she pointed down a small hallway. "Down this hallway the bathroom is the first door on the left." She said as she rummaged through her cabinets pulling out ingredients for the meal. Putting a pan of water on the stove she started putting in the ingredients for dumplings then put some chicken in the oven. Now that everything was set she only had to wait until everything was cooked perfectly.

"Make yourself at home ok? There is a guest bedroom down the hall to the right if you wish to stay for the night. A nice meal always makes me tired by the end of the day." She said smiling as she watched over the food. Zayev walked into the living room that was attached to the kitchen and lay down on a chair where he would have a perfect view of the food cooking on the stove. Rina narrowed her eyes playfully,"Don't you even think about it mister." She said as she ran her spoon through the dumplings. Zayev groaned and tucked himself into the chair. "I wasn't doing anything...just sitting here..." He said innocently.

"Thanks much!" Okit went over to a window and opened it, allowing Hayve to perch in the sill. "I'll try to be quick about it." She smiled and jogged down the hall, and into the bathroom. She tossed her clothes off quickly, turning on the water, making sure it was nice and hot. The room quickly steamed up as she bathed. What a nice girl... Okit sang little tunes, getting lost in them and actually singing quite loudly.

He walked down street Fang had identified. Where the snake had gone Zack had no idea, but he is was pretty sure it was to double check the location of the apartment. Zack leaned against a light pole outside and waited. The night was on fast approach, so it was to some relief when the light turned on and fought away the darkness. He looked into the sky and watched the moon stand above the city. It looked so peaceful, Zack observed.

Then he was turned on guard but a loud rustling. He turned towards the commotion and saw that it was only Fang. His black head poked out of the bottom of a rainwater pipe attached to the apartment complex. “It’s the apartment with the light on, two stories up,” hissed Fang. “That’s the bathroom light, where the other girl is getting ready to have a wash.”

Zack raised his eyebrows in enthusiasm. “Did she look good?” Zack asked. The snake flexed his neck flaps, his form of a shrug. “Hmm…I wouldn’t expect a snake to know. “You going to go inside and open the complex door for me?” Zack said coarsely. The snake disappeared, and Zack quickly counted the windows across to the lit one. When he was sure he had a good idea of which apartment was which he walked to the complex door across the street.

When he heard a click he opened the door and entered the building. The entrance hall was dark, so Zack quietly made his way to the elevators, but was stopped by the scuffling sounds of the night guard. “Who are you and what are you doing here?” the guard asked quickly and nervously.

Zack faced the obese man. “My name’s Zack, and I go where I want whenever I want,” he replied coolly to the guard.

“Then I’ll have to call the police; this is private property you know,” said the guard pompously; his linked canary flying over his shoulder chirping in agreement.

Then without warning Zack rushed the man, who had no time to protect himself in the dark hall. With a punch to the gut, the man was kneeling on the ground winded. The canary screeched and made for the exit, but with quick reflexes Zack caught the bird. It chirped and tried to peck his hand put Zack ignored it.

“Please….Don’t hu…rt her,” the man wheezed holding his sides.

“Fine,” Zack smiled and tossed it animal over his shoulder. There was movement and then Fang launched up in the air, pouncing on the bird. In an instant the bird was swallowed up into the black maw of the serpent’s mouth. Zack laughed and entered the elevator.

When it reached the right floor with a chime, Zack and Fang walked out, to the last door in the hall. Zack knocked and waited…

Alright... I better get out, been in for a while, don't wanna turn into a prune! She smiled as she moved out of the bath, she shook her hair out, droplets of water flying around the room. Okit dried herself quickly in the towel, eager to get some food. She was still a little moist as she slipped her clothes on, it was a bit uncomfortable, but Okit was deathly hungry, and hadn't had a real meal in ages. When it came time to fix her hair, she took her time and patiently returned it to it's original style. The last thing she collected was her dagger, as she picked it up, she looked over it carefully. I haven't had to use this thing yet... Very little noise was produced as she unsheathed the blade, her face was reflected on the bright steel, though it was quickly fogging up from all the steam. Okit returned it to it's concealed holder under her skirt and walked out of the bathroom. The scent of the coming meal filler her nose, putting a big smile on her smile. She walked down the hall, "What's cookin'?"

Zayev let out a long yawn bearing his white fangs as he lay his head down on his paws. The aroma of the dumplings was like a lullaby slowly putting him to sleep as he waited on the chair. Rina was standing at the stove stirring the dumplings as Okit came into the kitchen asking what she was cooking. Rina turned and took the spoon out of the pan and laid it on the counter next to her. Smiling at Okit she pointed to the dumplings boiling in the pot.

“Well, I thought I would cook up some dumplings and-“ She was caught off quickly as a knock at the door interrupted her sentence. “Ah, hold on.” She said with a smile to Okit as she headed to the door. Looking out the window before she reached the door made her wonder why someone would be visiting so late. Reaching the door she grabbed the knob and turned it.

Seeing the man from the chapel, she smiled instantly. “Why hello again. Um…is there something wrong?” She asked as she looked him over then looked around to see if there was something out of the ordinary. She was afraid that someone might have been hurt or something since it was already dark out and she wasn’t used to getting visitors so late.

Okit moved so she could see out the door. What the... Why is he here? Great... She readied her hand to retrieve her dagger. Seeing this, Hayve instantly went into defense mode. Okit walked up behind Rina, "What do you want?" She eyed him up and down, looking around for the snake.