Two people were in Celes room trying to find stuff to loot while Celes. The third was waiting in front of the door. The thieves were two guys and a girl. "Did you see that? She just smiled and licked her lips. I dont think she is asleep. Lets get out of here." The girl said. Then the guy said: "Nah. She is just having good dreams. Get that necklace off that table next to her." When the girl grabbed for the necklace, Celes hand grabbed the girls arm. The guy screamed and ran off. The girl was shocked. "Young women like you shouldnt be stealing from those who offered them protection and shelter. I will have to scar you to make you remember that you arent supposed to steal, especially from me. If you dare to resist, I will kill you but first I will have to take out your two friends." Celes said. She locked the girl in her room and went after the two guys. The girl walked to the corner and sat down. She started crying because Celes was maybe good cut her pinky off or whip her or so. But the girl was then again happy that Celes didnt kill her.
One of the guys was running again about 100 feet behind the other when suddenly an arrow came out of nowhere and hit him in the head. The arrow was so powerful, it tore the mans head off and stuck it against a tree. The other guy saw it and screamed in fear. Suddenly Celes stood in front of him. "Where are you going? Compared to that girl, you guys ran like cowards and therefore deserve to die. Dont worry about the girl. I will give her another change. The guy was lifted off the ground and a tearing sound was heard. Then his headless body fell to the ground.
Celes came back to the room and showed the girl the heads of the two guys. "After your punishment, I hope you will change, otherwise you will end up without a head. I guess a tattoo will be painful enough for you. I at least dont have to worry about staining the floor with blood." Celes said and threw the girl onto a flat board and buckled the girls arms and legs to it. To avoid the girl from moving her head Celes had two wooden adjustable parts to keep the head in place and a collar that was fastened to the board. Celes began to tattoo a bright blue tattoo on each of the girls cheeks amd then a dark blue tattoo the shape of a crystal on the girls forehead. "Nice but I am not done yet." Celes said. The girls pain continued. Celes tattooed a thin black pattern around the girls neck which looked like a tight choker when Celes was done. "There done. If you disobey the rules, I will cut a hole on your forehead and replace that tattoo with a real crystal and if you steal again, I will chop your head off! Plus those tattoos make you look pretty and you might find the love of your life. Now leave." Celes said. As soon as the girl left, Celes began to tear. What she was missing was a guy to care for her when she is said.

The Rustling of the forest was uneven, and unsettling. Even for the toughest of travelers.

That is until a mighty boot took a step, and walked on that very path. This person not only wearing Heavy leather boots with iron plates attaches, but as you went up, the articles of clothing and look of this person would change.

First he seemed normal enough, with a Pair of Blue leather pants, Wearing a black, leather belt, with a light piece of Iron for the buckle, that shined like the moon. His upper body was exposed, and rather muscular. On his right wrist was a simple, black leather wristband, and on opposite left, was some bandages. His left Bicep had a red cloth tied to it, and his caucasian skin was bright in this time of day.

His face, a simple one, With Blue Eyes, and fairly haired brows, with shining pearly white teeth like a star shining through the night. His hair, Darkest of Dark, Jet Black, Spiky in front, slightly curved upwards, and thick. The rest was pretty normal, only going a little bit past his chin. He snatched a sack off the ground he'd spotted, and found himself a juicy watermelon.

Currently Hungry, The traveler began to tear open the fruit, and ate its 'treasure' happily.

This was Johnny 'Iron' Kryner. Successor to the 'Fist Of the Prey' Assassination Art.

Alex yawned he was in his workshop he liked sitting next to the heat when it was night time he rarely used his bed till he moved it down to his workshop now all there is up stairs are metals,ores,coal,and other things he uses he uses his bed room to change and bathe and the living room that connects to the workshop where he hold's finshed work until the payer comes and picks it up. He layed down on his bed his shop was locked up tight his house cloesed as well he felt the warm ambers on his face and the room glow a soft red he smiled as he went straight asleep not knowing what the next day would bring or even what will happen in his life time.

"How dare you!" A fat noblemen screamed. He was wearing nothing but his underwear with his hands in the air. His wife was standing next to him, her hands in the air and everything down to her underclothing as well, "I have you hung for this you ruffian!" They were standing near their chariot, a dead guard and driver on the side of the dirt street. The fancy looking chariot was pillaged of any gold, copper, classical art and any other things that would be useful to spend. In front of the two shaking noble couple was a man in a hooded cloth, holding a crossbow over his shoulder.
He was wearing complete black and all of his body was cloth. He had a hood draped around the top half of his face to conceal his identity with only a smile showing. "Well, I'd like to see that." He said in a sing song voice, "now this is what's going to happen. You two will walk back to the castle just like that," In his other hand was a large burlap sack filled with their valuables he plundered.
"Live this!?" The woman yelled, "outrageous!"
"What are you expecting to accomplish from this?" The man screamed, lowering his hands, but quickly shot them up after the thief lowered the crossbow.
"Well, I only think it's fair," he said and began pacing back and fourth, "I mean, you have been overtaxing the people for years, I think it's time for them to see who has been taking their money. Think of it as a theatrical performance. They've been paying to see a show, now they will. Like the troupe from Azon, you will use your humiliation to entertain them." He began to step backwards into the forest, blending into the darkness, "I will be watching you two... so don't try to run."
The couple looked at each other and quickly began running back to the castle, the man following them the whole way.

A man who seemed to be scare stumbled and fell right next to Jack. "Thank the gods you are here! You need to help me! There is a demon after me, she is an evil temptress who thinks she can lock me up in that ruin with those outcasts!" The man said. Celes came out of the dark part of the forest and said: "Why dont you come back with me? You will not survive outside of the forest because the people know who you are and will kill you for sleeping with a noblewoman. I have shelter for you and food. You havent eaten for days. Have a sausage." Celes held out a sausage but the man slapped her hand away and said: "I saw you. You killed those two men. You brutally slaughtered them and tortured that girl! And the food you give us! I know that those sausages are made from the people you kill including the countless highwaymen! Even I am afraid that the salad and fruits are tainted!" Celes held her hand out: "I do no such thing. I give you the sausages made from the deer meat I hunt and the gatherers gather the fruit. If you dont believe me, come back and I will show you that you werent eating human flesh." Celes voice was calm and friendly without any intention to hurt the man. The man carefully got closer but then pulled his hand back. "No. I have seen to much to trust you now." The man said.

Johnny happened to notice the events occurring with Jack and Celes, and the madman.

"Oi." He called out. "What's happening?"

Jack was taken aback by the new events falling right towards him. He looked at the noble couple keep walking, but he knew that this man seemed to be in help. He pulled the man towards him and looked at the woman coming out of the forest. With his trigger finger on the crossbow, he held it up to her, "What is going on here?" He asked, confused on whether to be threatened or humored by this, "Who's eating what?" He saw the woman walk a bit closer and took a step back, pulling the man along, "alright, hold it right there. Nobody takes any more steps till I get a story here. Now who wants to go first?" He held the crossbow to the woman, but kept good intent on the man he was close to. One false move, and he was to bring out his dagger.

Alex woke up covered in sweat he had a nightmare he got his clothes on and put on his things his sword across his back his curved short swords on his waists and on a leather strap that crossed his chest he left his house and went into the forest he walked through he heard talking and walked towards it he looked and saw a small group one of them has a crossbow pointed at a girl a man who looked like he was going to die and then what looked to be a tough guy he decided instead of getting involved to just sit and see what happens he only heard of the girl but only bad things she looked nice. He crouched hoping he didn't make any noise.

"A man threatening me with a crossbow. I am trying to help this madman who saw me kill two traitors. I am the lord of the ruins in the forest and grant anyone shelter and protection who has been outcasted: Petty thieves, people who are falsely accused of something and people like me. I live in the forest because I am discriminated because of my appearance. People say I am a witch or demon but I am human like you and him. My parents abandoned me when I was young and a hunter took me in but the superstitious villagers burned down his hut and killed him. This man you are protecting has been accused of rape because he had an affair with a married noblewoman." Celes said. The man still was afraid and said: "But if I go back with you, how can I know that you wont kill me?" He then turned to Jack and said: "Please watch out, if you decide to take her out, she has a huge axe that she swings so hard that she could chop half of the forest down with one strike and still decapitate you." "I wont kill you as long as you do not steal for the community or kill any of your neighbors. And do you think that some man will believe those legends. The villagers tell those stories to scare children." Celes answered.

Jack looked at the man, "She wouldn't be the first demi-god that I have killed..." he stepped away from the man and dropped the crossbow, "but if you are accused of rape, then I can't help you. You have committed a crime and I refuse to help." He folded the crossbow and connected it to his shoulder, "I'm not about to help some criminal who has that title around his shoulders. If this man has done you wrong, then here," he grabbed the man from his shirt and threw him towards Celes, "take him and no blood has to be shed today."

"Thank you, that is all I have asked for." Celes said to Jack. "My name is Celes Taran. You may come by if you like. But this afternoon I am at the castle marketplace selling herbs and sausages." She then turned to the one man who was thrown at her. "I am telling you. Outside of the forest is not safe for you, especially if you are accused of raping a noblewoman. I dont like the nobles anyways. They only enrich themselves by taking from the poor."

"Well now," Jack said, "that's something we can both chime to. The rich get richer and poor get more miserable, it's a vicious cycle." He suddenly remembered the couple that were still walking before the whole accident. "Oh! If you don't mind, I have to go attend to some other matters at the castle. I think I'll take you up on your offer. If you get there, stop by the courtyard, it's sure to be the best show you'll ever see." And with that he jumped into the forest and ran to try and catch up with the mostly naked individuals.

Johnny Crossed his arms.

"Celes, I think I'll Stay with you. I'm going to make sure no innocent lives are taken through mistake, or lies."

Alex saw the issue finshed he smiled "Well its good that no one got hurt I think I can rest easy now knowing this happy thought." he siad quitely he stood up and started his short walk back to the castle. While on the main road he saw a couple almost naked walking he shook his head "Some people just are crazy I guess." he still walked past them calmly acting like they weren't even there. He then made it into town he made his way into the city and he went to his blacksmith shop he crawled into bed and went fast asleep.

"Fine, come with me." Celes said to Johnny. She walked to the refurbished ruins of the castle in the woods. "This is my home and the home to about 40 others. Please feel free to explore the ruins." She said to Johnny. She the let go of the man who had feared, she would kill him. Meanwhile Celes got her bags ready to take to the marketplace of the castle to sell her goods. A cold wind blew and Celes thought it would be better to put on something warmer. She went into her room and changed her clothes. She put on a tight black bodysuit-like clothing that covered her whole body including her neck but not her head and a long white dress with long sleeves and a high skin tight collar that covered even the bottom of her chin. Then she put her white robe back on and put the hood up. The girl from earlier sat on a chair in Celes room with her head hanging. The girl wore clothes similar to that of Celes but wore a white dress with a buttoned up collar and a blue ribbon worn like a tie and a blue choker. "From now on so that, you finally can survive on your own without stealing, you will be my apprentice for herbalism and hunting." Celes said. Then the girl answered: "Thank you good lady, for giving me another chance. I swear I will never steal again." The girl meant it seriously. The first reason was that she was afraid of Celes and the second reason was that the girl wanted to give it a try and maybe improve herself. "Okay. You will be coming with me to the castle to sell herbs. I will teach you a bit about the herbs in the forest on the way." Celes said and then left the room with the girl.

Jack finally walked them the whole way to the castle, hiding in the shade and shooting only a few times to scare them when they wandered away. He quickly found the hole in the stone wall he used frequently to get in and out without the guards notice. He pulled down his hood and blended in with the crowd. In a few moments, the couple would be walking through the gate and then the best show he's ever seen. This was definitely one of his best causes and one of the most entertaining.

Like clockwork, he saw the two of them, red faced and still in their underwear, walking through the courtyard to get to the castle. A roar of laughter was heard all around as the peasants, merchants, and even some royalty began to laugh heartily. He crossed his arms, feeling good about this accomplishment and laughed as well. The noble couple continued, their heads down in shame and walking in silence. Some people knew exactly who did this and gave Jack a inconspicuous pat on the back, congratulating him on a good mission. Jack had always done these type of things to make the peasants of the castle happy. Anything he could do to make their lives a bit better was all too easy.

After the couple crossed the courtyard, Jack took the opportunity to sneak over towards ones of the merchants carts. They were all staring at the naked royalty and leaving their stands unattended. "Time for some breakfast," he whispered and grabbed four apples, two sweetcorn cobs, and bushel of grapes. He stuffed them in the lining of his shirt and walked off, eating one of the apples openly.

Johnny, bored, decided to explore, as she'd said.

He began in one direction, whistling a tune. He looked down, and mentally smacked himself upside the head. The Arrow he'd been hit with was still in the back of his leg this whole time.

He tore it out, some blood coming out, and tried to decide what to do with it.

He decided to gather up some more projectiles, and go hunting. He was sure Celes probably wouldn't have minded.

Celes and the girl, Ia, left the ruins and went towards the castle. At the castle, the guard stopped them: "Wait. Have I seen you before?" "Yes you have. I knocked out ten of you, just because you attacked me out of the blue. I do not want to hurt you." Celes said while looking up and revealing her face with her red eyes and white hair. The guard squeeked and stumbled backwards. "D...Demon? Wait! No! You said you were human last time. But still for a human, you are as powerful as a demon. You may pass." Celes put out her hand to help the man up and the guard jumped further back out of fear. "Come on. I can forgive you, if you promise not to judge someone for their appearance. Lets be friends." Celes said. The guard let himself be helped up, then Celes gave him a deer sausage. After taking a bite of the most delicious thing he had ever eaten, the guard bowed and said: "I am sorry for being so judgemental. I would gladly be friends with you and I am relieved that I had mistaken you for a demon but you are more like an angel." "That is so sweet. If you want more sausages, bring your friends with you and I will sell them to you for a cheaper price." Celes said and went to the marketplace where she rolled out a hand woven carpet and set out her wares. When a peaseant spit at her the guard for earlier was there with three other guards. "Hey! Do not disrespect that angelic woman!" The guard said and pushed the man away. "Dont fall for her! She is a succubus! A demon! Kill her!" The angry man yelled and then turned to Celes: "You might have fooled those dumb, butt-ugly guards but not me." "Why do you have to judge someone just by looking at them? You look and act like a drunken hoodlum. Get your act together because you angered the guards. They heard you." Celes said. A guard began beating the crap out of the drunken hoodlum while the other three bought ten sausages for a silver coin and ten copper coins. They also bought some spices that Celes recommended.
"See Ia. If you are always kind and only engage in combat to protect yourself, you can gain friends and customers." Celes said to Ia. A dirty but handsome beggar saw Ia and came up to her: "Beautiful girl! Wont you help a poor beggar. Do you maybe have a home or even have room for a lover. I do not care, if you are rich or not. Your beauty is all I need." "Ia, go ahead. Even though he is a dirty beggar. He seems to be at least honest and I he gets washed he might look good too." Celes said to Ia. Ia stood up and for the first time in two days she smiled. A tear ran down her cheek: "I would gladly accept. You can live with us. We live at a tiny castle in the forest." The beggar weakly jumped with joy and waited for them to get done.

(I might not be able to post tomorrow since I am going to a concert.)

(Okay)

Johnny was making some pointed Arrow heads, and a few shurikens, and some throwing knives. To a man like him, who used Fists nearly as powerful as An Asura, these weapons were playthings to him. But he enjoyed using them, as they gave a break from his usual styles of unarmed combat, and rare weapon usage. These small projectiles had also allowed him to practice accuaracy, or hide evidence of his involvement in a high stakes assassination.

Oh how he loved these toys. Especially the throwing knives.

But then, his stomach grumbled...

Eating his last apple, Jack walked over towards a beaten down shack and knocked on the door. He did a special knock and waited for a moment. After a bit, a voice came from the other side. "Time?" The voice was deep.

"Sacred mission," he replied back and scratched the back of his head. The sound of many locks unlocking was heard from the other side followed by the opening of the door. A large, brooding man looked at him and scoffed.

"Jack," his said in a heavy Russian accent, "back so soon?"

"Novac! You look gorgeous," he said and squeezed his way in, "was just in the neighborhood and wondered if you guys got my present?"

Novac looked over at his men and nodded, "We did. That was some catch you brought to us today. Boss isn't happy with you though."

"When is he ever happy?" Jack said with a smile and walked in. The den was filled with thieves, relaxing, eating, drinking or just conversing. The large room was run down and there were only the bare essential. Jack was where he felt most comfortable... the thieves den.

Alex was asleep but everyone knew that if they wanted him they would just have to come inside and wake him up and if people didn't know there was a sign stating that they can come inside and wake him up. He didn't dream he never dreamed he was just black out asleep and he would be like that till he smells meat or someone wakes him up. (Sorry block)

(I am back.)

A large horse with a messenger rode into the marketplace. He got off the horse and opened a scroll. "Ladies and gentlemen of Lumea! The empire of Banton has declared war on your country be prepared!" With that he rode to the palace. Some people seemed to be shocked. "Good lady. We need to protect the forest!" Ia said to Celes. Then one of the guards said: "Even though the king sees you as a demon and enemy. I would think he would forget about it if you become an ally in the fight." "I will help under two conditions: The first condition is that the northern forest is put under my rule as a separate allied nation. The second condition is that criminals who seek refuge are put under the jurisdiction of the forest and if they are caught committing crimes the will be punished for whatever they had done. Therefore I will tame the demons of the forest and form a powerful army to support Lumea." Celes said. Then the guard said: "Will you really be able to tame the demons and I dont know if the king would acknowledge your conditions."

"JACK!!!" A voice was heard in the back of the room. It came from a door in the back followed by the door slamming open. Out of the room was a large man dressed in fur and fabrics. He stared at Jack who looked back at him with a large sigh, "IN MY ROOM! NOW!" He turned around and stomped back into his room.

"I told you," the large Russian said with a smirk.

"Shut it Novac..." he said and walked into the office, "You want me?"

"Sit down you swine," the large man said and pointed at a broken down chair in front of his desk. Jack walked over and sat down in front of the man who sat on his chair on the opposite side. "We are called the thieves guild for a reason..." he said in a calm tone, looking at him through his bloodshot eyes, "we are called the thieves guild because we THIEVE!!" He screamed and slammed on his desk, "WE STEAL!! WE DON'T SHED BLOOD!!"

"I don't know what you are talking about..." Jack said and shrugged in his seat.

"You killed a driver and the personal guards today! They were not part of the plan!" The large man erupted.

"Messages were crossed..." Jack said, still silent.

Johnny sat on a small hill, eating some berries he'd found. He'd 'Paid Back the Heavens' For his treat, by planting back some new seeds, a couple watermelons, but mostly appleseeds. He didn't trust the area, so he made prayers off to the Divine forces above, to make sure that what he ate was blessed, and very much not about to kill him.

Finishing his snack, he lied back, and let some wind flow through his hair while he shifted down to the grass. Celes Seemed nice enough, and maybe the man that she'd run out was just some insane drunkard who was trying to con them all. Sighing, he thought of the alternative: Celes being a Cannibal Demon, using her 'Assets' To manipulate others, her dark powers ranging from anything to anything. But he knew what he'd have to do if it came to it:

He'd have to Slaughter her. Violently. And He'd have to do it in the worst way possible, being sure to make it Very Ironic at the same time. Because Against Anyone evil, Violence, or any harsh crime like murder, would be met with Worse violence.

...But quite frankly, the berries wouldn't last him forever. He waited for Celes to return, hopefully with Pork, or something.

After the messenger had left, the king came out to calm the people. "People of Lumea. We will stand together against our enemy and win. We need recruits for the war." The king said. Then a peasant said: "Even if we manage to build an army, we are still outnumbered. We dont even have allies!" The king felt insecure and didnt know what to say. But then a guard who was standing near Celes said: "Here we have a powerful warrior. She is known as the legendary demon princess of the forest!" The king looked in disgust and said: "Our nation will never take demons as allies!" "You shouldnt judge me because of my appearance or because of rumors. It is uncertain, if I am a demon. I am a friendly person you know and if you give me benefits, I will give you benefits. Lets say, I get the forest under my rule independent from Lumea, become an ally and have a non-aggression pact with Lumea. Therefore I will tame and civilize the demons in under a month and will support Lumea in the fight against the empire." The king thought on one hand that it was beneficial but on the other he still thought she was a demon, wouldnt want to give up some land and didnt exactly believe that she was powerful enough to tame and civilize the demons. "Give me a day to think about it. Come back tomorrow." The king said and went back inside.
Celes and Ia went back to the ruins with a bag full of coins. She saw Johnny waiting for her and waved happily. "We still have a sausage left, if you are hungry." When she got closer, she said: "Bad news. A larger nation has declared war on Lumea. But I offered to aid Lumea, if the forest becomes its own nation under my rule. I just have to tame, civilize and unite the demons of the forest and build a demon army to aid Lumea."