âIt is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake.â
Normal ||Pompeii | Bastille
Fighting ||Dragon Force | Yasuharu Takanashi
Emotional || Ichiban no Takaramono (My most Precious Treasure) | Jun Maeda
Death || Will of Heart | Shiro Sagisu
Anger || The Power to Strive | Shiro Sagisu
Out of Control ||What Can You See in Their Eyes | Shiro Sagisu
Theodore "Todd" Xavier Cyrus Bronte.
â Nickname(s) â "Ehh, doesn't bother me much at all. You can call me whatever you like as long as it isn't mean."
"Puppy", "Pup", "Two-Face", "Theo", "Todd", or anything else you could think of.
â Alias â "My, 'Titles,' or some dumb shit... I didn't ask for them. Apparently, some little twit thought I needed a title to show off my power. That's just dumb."
"Raiju," or "Heavenly Thunder Beast." That last one is super lame, but some new blood invented it a few years back and it's stuck ever since. The rank of Superlative always carries such weight.
â Ethnicity â "I most certainly take after my mum. I've been around her the longest."
Todd is Half English and half Irish. He tends to favor Ireland's brogue, having grown up with his mother, who sported a very strong Irish accent. However, having moved around a lot as a child, even spending most of his youth in America, his accent is mostly muted. That being said, you can still hear a good deal of the airy brogue in his usual speech patterns.
â Age â "I suppose this makes me an adult now, eh?"
Todd is eighteen years old. He's just finished his high school education, thanks to homeschooling and various public school, and is now focusing on his career at Silhouette as well as his collegiate studies.
â Gender â "Here I thought that one was obvious. Come on now..."
Male
â Sexuality â "This is super lame, and don't you dare tell anyone I said this... I just want someone to love me? Is that so wrong?"
Closeted Bisexual, currently thinks that he's Heterosexual.
â Role â "Fitting, I suppose. I worked my arse off to get here as soon as I did."
Superlative Male 1.
â Face Claim â
Logan Lerman
In human form, Todd is five feet and nine inches tall. He weighs 162 lbs, approximately, and has an excellent BMI (Body Mass Index, a reading of the total measure of fat on a person's body) of 6.5%. He is well muscled, but not overly bulky. He is thin, but not overly skinny either. He is just the right size for his shape, height, and weight. This form is perfect for daily life.
In his Hybrid form, Todd grows three inches, and puts on roughly eighty lbs. He stands nearly six feet tall, weighs over two hundred lbs, and most of this is muscle. While he obviously puts on weight from his scales, fur, claws, horns, and tail, the majority of this weight is simply muscle. In this form he is at his fastest, however, he also prefers to use this form for stealthy missions, as this form is also whisper quiet when it needs to be, despite it's increase in size. The Jinouga is a natural predator, making it a master of tracking and pursuit.
Lastly, in his Full Jinouga Form, Todd stands roughly fourteen feet tall, roughly twelve feet wide, and is roughly twenty eight feet long with a twelve foot tail. He weighs roughly two and a quarter tons, and is muscled rather powerfully. Though he isn't as fast as the Hybrid in this form, Todd is capable of running up to speeds of 60 miles per hour for an extended period of time. Further, if Todd allowed it, one could ride on his back, as it is wide enough to support three average sized people. Further, the Jinouga is insanely strong, capable of bowling through walls, ripping steel apart with its claws, and crushing whole cars beneath its large paws.
â Hair color â "A good color for me, I suppose."
Todd's hair is a lovely brown, cropped short. It's soft to the touch though it isn't very shiny. When he transforms, Todd's hair becomes white fur, and though it is soft, it's much rougher than his human form's hair.
â Eye color â "I like his eyes better."
In his human form, Todd's eyes are a lovely mix of blue and green. Stormy like the sea and dark light thunderclouds. When he transforms, Todd's eyes become icy blue.
â Distinguishable Facial Features â "Nope, not a one. Guess again!"
None, Todd doesn't even have any freckles, which you might expect from his Irish mum. Todd similarly sports no tattoos, no large/distinguishing scars, and he has no piercings either. Between his crippling fear of needles, a relatively peaceful childhood, and an easy time controlling his powers, Todd's body sports no interesting stories.
⊠Growls when upset.
⊠Is constantly chewing on his nails.
⊠Bakes once a week, bar his other requests, and sends what he's made back home. Todd always wants his family to have cookies in the house, even though his mum and sister told him to stop sending them. Todd doesn't care how fat they, "claim," they're getting, Todd just wants them to know he loves them all.
â Likes â
â„ Baking sweets. Between the look on someone's face when they take that first bite, and the fantastic smell of sugary, confectionery goodness, Todd loves to bake for people. He's almost always got cookies in his room, and he loves to share them. A fun fact, Todd takes requests. He doesn't spend his money on much else, and baked goods don't get that expensive as far as hobbies go. If you find him a recipe, Todd will assemble the ingredients and finish the goods in a day's time.
â„ Honesty. Todd is a big fan of telling the truth all the time. Doing so is a great way to get on his good side and earn literal brownie points.
â„ Loyalty or dedication. To Todd, the ability to stick by your guns, no matter what anyone else tells you, is the single best trait you can have. Todd deeply respects people who are dedicated to something, even if it's not something he finds particularly interesting. As long as you're working hard towards a goal, Todd will respect that goal and do his best to help you reach it. Provided, of course, your goal isn't evil or malicious.
â Dislikes â
â Arrogance. Todd hates people who look down on others.
â Senseless violence. Living with a beast inside him has made Todd particularly sensitive to excessive amounts of violence. During any battle he's called upon to referee, he will always stop the match the second the bout has been decided. Todd hates seeing people hurt other people.
â Fighting with his powers. Todd is good at what he does. Too good. It isn't fun, it isn't fair, and it isn't a good thing to be good at.
â Talents â
â Playing stringed instruments. Due to his practice with the cello, Todd is a rather talented instrumentalist. He can pick up and play just about any string instrument after being given a moment to figure out what the chords are.
â Baking and Cooking. Todd is something of a self-taught master in this field, and is an exceptional chef. He loves to see people happy, and making cookies or finishing dinner is one of the best ways to do that.
â Fighting with his powers. The Jinouga is an apex predator. Todd didn't have to learn any particular style to be a powerful fighter. The Jinouga just showed him how with its instincts. Todd, being an intelligent sort of kid, figured out the rest on his own.
â Hobbies â
â Playing the cello. His mum introduced it to him when he was a little boy. He's been playing ever since.
â Working out. Todd always manages to get in some form of exercise, otherwise he's just got too much energy and he won't do anything productive with it. Further, though unfounded, Todd's last hobby makes him worry about his weight, and he'd prefer to stay lean. He doesn't want to get too fat or too bulky.
â Cooking, more specifically Baking. His mother was a menace in the kitchen, so Todd learned how to cook by watching TV shows about it once he was finished with his home-school homework. Todd never had to eat his mother's cooking again, and everyone got fed. Yay!
â Fears â
â Coulrophobia. The unnatural fear of clowns. The fuckers are unnatural.
â Claustrophobic. Todd hates small, enclosed spaces. Makes sense, the Jinouga is kinda big.
â Drowning. Though Todd isn't the strongest swimmer, that isn't his main worry. Excessive amounts of water can short out his powers and physically make him hurt.
â Flaws/Weaknesses â
â Todd's alternate forms are weak to energy. Extreme sources of heat, kinetic energy, cold, gravitational energy, and acid are all just as effective on him in a beastly form as they would be on his human form. While he does have some protection from the elements in the form of scales and fur, Todd's Jinouga is a predator, not a survivor. Between hunts, the Jinouga is meant to hunker down somewhere safe, dry, and of a mild temperature to raise young, rest from the hunt, and escape the elements. It is not meant to endure them.
â Large amounts of water, big enough to submerge the Jinouga, even if only partially, are very dangerous to it. The water causes his electricity to fritz out, and Todd cannot control it properly. In some cases, if the Jinouga has a particularly large amount of energy stored within it, the resulting, "short circuit," can cause an explosion of electrical energy that is very harmful to the Jinouga's physical form.
â The Jinouga's hide is sturdy, but is made to repel slashing and bludgeoning attacks from stronger predators and rival Jinouga. The scales are not meant to handle piercing attacks. This makes the Jinouga susceptible to higher caliber gunfire, and anti-vehicle weaponry is just as effective on Todd as it is a Toyota. While supernaturally sharp weapons could damage the Jinouga, they would have to be piercing weapons, like a spear or an arrow. Piercing the Jinouga's hide is the best way to injure it.
â The Jinouga can disperse energy as well as absorb it, but its ability to disperse and convert electrical energy isn't as tenacious as it's ability to absorb it. The Jinouga can be forced to short circuit if it is overflowed with electrical energy. Further, if the Jinouga's internal battery is full, the electricity it so readily absorbs cannot be stored, and will, instead, damage the Jinouga like normal.
â Though the Full Jinouga's form is large and strong, it isn't particularly durable or fast. Faster opponents and more durable opponents will have an easy time deflecting or evading the Jinouga's attacks and can outlast or outperform it.
â Though the Hybrid form is incredibly fast, channeling the Jinouga's energy isn't easy for Todd. He often compares it to attempting to funnel the ocean through a single straw all at once. If Todd doesn't remain completely focused while maintaining his hybrid form, the Jinouga's energy will hurt his body more than help it, and can result in Todd damaging himself more than his opponent. Further, channeling the energy is an arduous process, which tires Todd out even as he does it. This makes Todd burn through his energy at an accelerated rate. Once he's all out, there's no other way to fight. He'll have to wait until he has enough power to switch to his Full Jinouga form and slowly absorb electricity, or stay a human and rest until the next day. Those two methods are the only ways Todd can replenish his energy.
â Todd is excessively loyal. He would trade a single friend for the well-being of the world. Skilled opponents can take advantage of this and manipulate Todd by threatening his friends and family.
â Each of the Todd's forms has it's own specific weaknesses. These are simple. The Human form has almost no power to speak of, save for Todd's enhanced condition, making him, at his very best, a Peak Human Athlete. The Hybrid form is fast, but lacks any real firepower, only possessing half of the Jinouga's strength and durability and only two thirds of it's overall electrical storage. Particularly durable foes won't have an issue outlasting Todd's Hybrid form. Lastly, Todd's full Jinouga form is rather agile and strong, but it isn't as fast as the Hybrid. Stronger, more durable, and faster foes won't have a hard time outlasting or outperforming the Jinouga. Lastly, though Todd is intelligent, he isn't any more so than your standard college freshman. Todd can be easily outsmarted by more intelligent foes.
â Secrets â
â Todd is bi. However, he doesn't yet know that he is.
~Jinouga (Raiju) Physiology: This power allows the wielder, in this case Todd, to transform into a Jinouga and back again at will. It should be noted that there are two ways for Todd to take the shape of the Jinouga. The first is by Shifting, actually allowing his body to become that of the Full Jinouga. The other method of changing Toddâs shape is by Channeling the energy into his human body. The second method allows Todd to change part, or all, of his body while still retaining a mostly human appearance. A form of shape shifting, this power stems from Todd himself, as he is both completely Jinouga and completely Human all at once. Further, and quite luckily, when he uses his powers, his clothes are absorbed into his new shape. When he assumes his human form once again, his clothes come back as well. Don't ask him how any of that works, the science isn't all there yet. Todd's power grants him a few different abilities, which lend themselves to usefulness in combat. Todd is capable of using any combination of his abilities for as long as he has the energy to fuel them. Obviously, the longer, harder, faster, etc. that Todd does anything, he will fatigue and become weaker. Naturally, the only way to replenish this internal supply of energy is by eating, sleeping, and resting - not using his powers. However, the only way to increase the amount of energy he has is by exercising, training, and meditating - using his powers in a guided manner. The best way to explain all of Toddâs powers is to list what he is capable of, then describe what can be done in each of his forms: Human, Hybrid/Partial, or Full Jinouga. The following is a list of abilities that Todd possesses:
~Jinougaâs Scales and Weapons: Todd can grow his own scales and natural weapons when he changes his shape. In regards to scales, whenever Todd Changes his shape, the affected part of his body becomes covered with a tough, scaly hide, which is capable of turning away some human weaponry. That being said, Jinouga is a predator, not prey. His scales are meant to protect him from errant horns, antlers, or hooves of the beasts he hunts. The Jinouga is always on the attack, not defense. While his hide is tough, higher calibers of weaponry, such as anti-vehicle, are still capable of hurting him, and can be quite a useful deterrent. The same can be said of particularly sharp or hard melee weapons. Though it is rather hard to slash through his skin, his scales do not protect him very well from piercing or blunt attacks. While these weapons would still need to be moving very quickly, or with a good amount of force, they will have a much easier time effecting Todd than slashing attacks. Energy, however, such as heat, cold, sound (vibrational energy), corrosive (acidic), gravitational (extreme pressure), and kinetic (movement/momentum) energies can still harm Todd as usual. Toddâs natural weapons, however, are a much different story. Made of incredibly dense, and wicked sharp bone, Todd is capable of generating the following Natural Weapons: claws, teeth, horns, and a tail. These weapons are hard to break, though itâs not impossible.
~Electricity Mastery: Only while in Full Jinouga or Hybrid form, Todd grows a special organ, which he calls the Fulmens Fundamentum. The Fulmens Fundamentum is an extraordinary organ, as the organic compound it is made up of is a fantastic conductor of biological electricity. Its maximum storage capacity is an astounding 150,000 volts. Even more incredible, this organ is capable of generating, storing, and dispersing large amounts of electrical energy throughout Toddâs body at will. It does so, much like the central nervous system, by sending electrical currents up and down a secondary set of conductive, nerve-like tissues that are not associated with his nerves. Though the Fulmens Fundamentum receives signals from the brain, which allows Todd to decide where he wants his energy to go. Thankfully, this is a one way connection, as there is a fail-safe device in place which prevents electricity from coming back up that particular nerve and into Todd's brain, or else, he would fry himself if he didnât consciously regulate his electrical energy. The Fulmens Fundamentum is capable of sending electricity up to Todd's teeth and horns, but his skull, spinal cord, and other nervous tissues are all insulated with a thin, extraordinarily efficient, layer of non-conductive Myelin, a type of phosphorus based fat. This allows the electricity to be dispersed quickly and efficiently all throughout Todd's body without effecting the contractions of his muscles and the operations of his central nervous system, internal organs, and brain. This means is that Todd can move and attack normally while sending electricity wherever he needs it to go. The Fulmens Fundamentum is also capable of extracting excess electrical energy from Todd's body and converting it into chemical energy to fuel his physical form. However, the only way to generate electrical energy is by reversing this process and turning chemical energy into electrical energy. The latter reaction is much more efficient, allowing Todd to generate large amounts of electricity at the cost of very little chemical energy. That being said, the reverse is also true. Todd must consume large amounts of electrical energy to create chemical energy. The main offense use of this process is simple. Todd is capable of lacing his physical attacks with powerful electrical energy, equivalent to three times the amperage of a standard police Taser. Though Todd is capable of generation, absorption, and infusion, he cannot freely manipulate electricity. He cannot cause the energy his body generates to jump from himself to something else. While he could absorb electricity directed at himself, he couldnât turn said electricity back at his attacker without touching his opponent.
~Enhanced Condition: Todd benefits from enhanced strength, speed, durability, stamina, regeneration, immune response, reflexes, and physical senses. His body was built to be the ultimate predator, and is rather formidable.
Next we come to his forms:
~Human: Todd can go toe to toe with the best athletes in the world, and even outclass most of them. His body can take much more of a beating than the average human can, and his wounds heal at, roughly, twice the rate of a normal human. Even more astoundingly, small cuts and bruises will heal within minutes. This form is really only useful for its ability to blend into human society, as it has absolutely no traces of the Jinougaâs fur, scale, natural weapons, or ability to absorb, generate, or disperse electricity throughout his body. It isn't strong like the Full form, or fast like the Hybrid form. It's just the form he was born in.
Hybrid/Partial: This form is only achievable by channeling the Jinougaâs power into a part, or parts, of his body. Todd is capable of channeling the powers into any part of his body that he wishes, and can do so at will. He could grant himself the Jinougaâs claws, teeth, eyes, ears, nose, horns, tail, legs, arms, fur, or any other aspect of the Jinouga that he wishes. And would be useful in that situation. Through this, ability, Todd is capable of achieving a hybrid form by channeling the Jinougaâs power throughout his entire body all at once. Though useful, this is incredibly strenuous on Todd's body. Todd often compares it to attempting to pour several hundred gallons of water through a single straw with a very small funnel. Channeling the Jinouga's energy requires a great deal of focus, and can even physically harm Todd if he isn't careful. Though it can be used in a combat situation, if Todd is taken by surprise or experiences painful emotional or mental trauma, he will undergo a great deal of pain, and will be forced into his Human or Full form depending on how much energy he has and if he still has the presence of mind to choose which form he wants to take. That being said, his body will naturally return to the Full Jinouga form while at rest, as his human form is uncomfortable for him. In addition to the iron focus and will required to assume the hybrid form, just channeling the energy properly is tiring for Todd, as he has to make sure that the energy is regulated properly or else he could hurt himself, or his allies, instead of potential enemies. Even worse, Todd fatigues at a faster rate in his hybrid form than either his human or his fully shifted beast form. All of its weaknesses aside, Todd wouldnât even have this power if there wasnât a use for it: it is wicked fast. This form is vastly quicker, more agile, and benefits from sharper reflexes than the fully shifted form. Though he sacrifices half of his raw strength and durability, Todd more than makes up for it by nearly quadrupling his movement speed. This speed isnât limited to running or jumping, Toddâs speed extends to his arms and legs, allowing him to physically attack with sixty percent of the Jinougaâs physical strength at three hundred and sixty percent of its speed. Like his Full Jinouga form, Toddâs hybrid form is capable of generating electricity, but it is not as adept at the process as the Full form. Instead, the Hybrid form has a secret mechanism, devoid from the Full Jinouga or human forms, which is responsible for its extreme speed. The Hybrid formâs Fulmens Fundamentum is capable of converting electrical energy into Kinetic energy, and does so rather well, producing insane amounts of kinetic energy from relatively small amounts of electricity. This allows the Hybrid form to overcharge itself with kinetic energy and use it to achieve blazing speeds upwards of 50 m/s. With this ability, the Hybrid form is capable of moving so fast that it seems to disappear to the untrained human eye. This level of speed consumes massive amounts of energy, and is only capable of being done three times per day, and for one second at a time. Todd is very wary of using this ability. Though his reflexes are fast enough to keep up with his speed of movement, and his body is sturdy enough to survive the movement, it is hard to control. Todd might slam himself into a wall or something similarly dangerous if he isnât careful. Further, using the ability in rapid succession, or more than three times in a single day, is incredibly difficult for Todd, as the third use of the power will completely drain him of all energy he might have. He will be entirely exhausted and will revert to Human form and pass out upon doing so.
Full Jinouga: This form is much easier and more comfortable for Todd, as all he has to do is simply allows his power to expand to a comfortable level. By releasing this restriction, Todd can simply allow his human body to change and take the massive form of the Jinouga. In this form, Todd is quite large. For reference, his forelegs are roughly the size of an adult human, if not bigger. In order to take up this form, Todd must be in a place that is big enough to house his body, as he more than quintuples in physical size. However, while fully shifted, Todd's already formidable body becomes even more powerful, becoming stronger, more durable, healthier, more perceptive, and generally better. In this form, Todd is vastly more physically powerful and durable than either his human or hybrid forms. Todd is capable of crushing cars with a swipe of his paw, piercing and tearing through four inch thick steel, and bowling through walls of concrete that are two to three feet thick. His scales repel all but the sharpest or hardest of weapons, and bullets simply bounce off of his skin. Todd is large enough to be ridden, as his back is large enough to fit three adult humans, should he consent to be ridden. This usually never happens. Like his Hybrid Form, Toddâs Fulmans Fundamentum in his Full Jinouga form is special. Unlike the Hybrid form, Todd is capable of producing, and channeling, vastly more electricity into his physical attacks in his Full Form, even infusing all of the electrical energy in his body into a single strike. Depending on the amount of available energy, this attack becomes increasingly more powerful. At full charge, the blow has the power of 15 lightning strikes and is capable of piercing through the hull of an aircraft carrier. Though incredibly powerful, this ability will, understandably, completely exhaust Todd and he will instantly revert back into his human form and pass out after the attackâs completion.
Todd is an odd duck, as his past might imply.
Though some within the Institution call him, âTwo-Face,â he appears to be a kind, well-mannered, and soft-spoken individual. Heâs very polite and considerate, opening doors for those who follow behind him, helping to carry heavy burdens, either emotional or physical, and heâs always seen wearing a smile. Heâs kind to those who are kind to him, and fiercely loyal to his friends. Heâs a bit slow to open up, but if he does, rest assured, you will have a friend for life. Todd never had a lot of friends growing up, so he truly cherishes each one he makes. Heâll often go out of his way to protect, help, and just be nice to his friends, offering up suggestions for activities, music, and books he thinks they might like. Further, he often makes frequent inquiries as to how his friends are doing, asking how their day was, what theyâre up to next, and if they need his help with anything, even offering monetary assistance for groceries, trinkets, and other various odds and ends. Heâd be somewhat smothering if it weren't for his wide smile and his authentic concern. Having never made friends until very recently, so heâs still not entirely sure how to act with the people he cherishes.
Heâs studious and hardworking, always assisting any others who might ask him for help. He never seems to tire from work, whether it be for his classes, frequent work-outs, and general busy-body type activities. He appears to be something of a superhuman, eating very little, always pulling something delicious out of the oven, and rushing around to get things done. Itâs not that he likes to be nosy, heaven forbid that he act impolite, no, he just likes to be busy. Activity is the best way for him to relieve stress, and getting things done helps him to feel like heâs not just sitting around, wasting his life away.
However, for all his kindness, generosity, and general joie dâvivre, Todd has a dark, and brooding temper. His anger boils up from a dark place inside of him, and heâs not even sure why it exists in the first place. Todd's never felt he had a reason to be angry, and yet, his temper burns so hotly. Not a lot of things can make him very angry, but just in case youâre wondering, he hates bullies and arrogant disrespect. Further, because he so deeply cherishes his friends, their persecution is the fastest way to earn a spot on his hit list. Todd is a staunch supporter of those who cannot stand up for themselves, and goes out of his way to punish any bully he personally catches. Todd is a huge fan of classic chivalry and strives to be polite and respectable in all he does. He hates people who would look down on others for any reason, and whenever he is present, he demands respectful conversation on the part of all parties involved. Though he tries his hardest to put on his usual smiling face and keep his cool, when something pushes him over the edge, he makes sure to drag everything down with him. His fury is somewhat terrifying to behold, but it isn't loud, or aggressive, like rage is usually assumed to be. Instead, Toddâs anger is wicked cold, composed, calm even. Heâll find out your weaknesses, turn your strengths against you, and crush you into nothingness. Though heâs become strong enough, wise enough, and kind enough to avoid or ignore the kinds of situations that make him exceedingly angry, Toddâs temper can still get the better of him, but only if provoked with extreme tenacity.
Olive Flowe
â Most Precious Person â "I would give my life for them."
Todd has three, his mother, brother, and sister. He loves them more than anything.
â Family â "I didn't have a lot growing up. What we had we shared, and it usually wasn't the best of the best. We were happier then. We were closer then. We had each other, we didn't need anything else."
Mother | Anne Bronte | 42 | Boston America | Professional Cellist in the Boston Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra | Annual Salary: $50,000.
Father | Jason Bronte | 28 | Deceased
Sister | Ryley Bronte | 15 | Boston, Massachusets. America | High School Student
Brother | Davey Bronte | 8 | Boston, Massachustes. America | Elementary School Student
â History â "There's been trials and tribulations... Of those, I've had my share. I've climbed the mountain, I've crossed the river, and now I'm almost there."
Todd's story is a relatively well-known one around the Institution. After all, a boy like him, blessed with such incredible power, who only joined recently, is certainly going to garner some attention. That being said, his story is kinda boring. Todd was born in England. His mother moved there pursuing her dream, to play as a Cellist in a professional orchestra. Todd's mother met his father while she was in college and the pair hit it off rather famously. They were married after four months. While their friends and family were shocked, they knew it wasn't a mistake. There was no missing the love that Todd's parents had for each other. Shortly before Todd was born, his father joined the military, having dropped out of college to support his pregnant wife. The pay he received in compensation was just enough to get by, and Todd was born shortly before his father's deployment. Todd's father even had a picture taken of himself with his family, he kept it in a locket around his neck.
It was hard, but Todd's mother moved in with her parents, who helped to take care of baby Todd. They helped to make ends meet, and Todd might not have always had the best things, but his family loved him. Every so often, Todd's dad got to come home, and he'd get to spend whole days just playing with his dad. Those days were the best in his life. Todd's mother got pregnant again before his father shipped out once more. Todd was three. Within a short year, Todd's sister was born, and he loved her. Everyone did. She might have been a brat occasionally, but she was sweet and she loved Todd and her mother. Todd's dad was home to drop him off for his first day at school. He left again the next week. The family was separated, but they were happy, and things were finally starting to look up. When Todd was seven his mother got pregnant with his little brother, David. She had him while Todd's father was still in town. It was around this time that Todd's mother finally started gaining some acclaim as a professional cellist. The family moved to Boston when Todd was eight, where his mother played in the Local Philharmonic Orchestra. It was a good position, but Todd's mother never got enough high-paying work to breal out as a soloit. Todd was sad to leave his friends and family, but they got to live in this great big house with a real yard. Being as sweet as he is, Todd made friends quickly, and soon the house was full of the sounds of playing children.
When Todd was nine, his father's convoy was gunned down in transit. There weren't any survivors. Todd didn't know why his mom cried so much until the next day. The attack had been on the news. At his father's funeral, the commanding officer gave Todd his father's locket. The man told him that his father was always bragging about his kids, about how smart and beautiful and athletic they were. He figured it was best for Todd to have it. He was the man of the house after all. Between insurance, pension, and his mother's pay, the family had more than enough. They were even living comfortably, but to Todd, it was empty. He retreated from his friends and family. His grades dropped, and he barely even went to school. He spent his days wasting away in his room. He missed his dad too much to even cry. Though Todd's mother tried to get him to at least go through the motions, Todd could barely believe that his mother would just pretend like his father had never existed. They didn't even talk about him anymore. Todd's mother was at the end of her rope. She gave up. She told Todd he would have to go to school one way or the other, and the choice was to go to the public school down the street, or take his lessons at home with a homeschooling program. Todd accepted, and his homeschooling began. He read everything he could get his hands on, even his mother's sheet music, and that was how Todd found out he had an aptitude for playing the Cello, just like his mother. It was by chance one day that his mother came home early, only to find Todd bowing away at the piece she was currently playing in concert. Astonished, she began to teach Todd everything she knew. Todd was twelve, but he and his mother had finally found some common ground once again. His schooling momentarily forgotten, Todd devoted himself to the cello. It was also during this time that Todd discovered the joys of cooking. His mother had ruined yet another meal, and was becoming increasingly frustrated. Todd, who mentioned that he might be able to help, stepped into the kitchen and put on his mother's pink apron. His brother and sister laughed, and his mother sighed. Todd, however, began to cook. Expertly, he diced, fried, ground, boiled, chopped, and seasoned. It was like watching a machine. Thoroughly impressed, Todd's mother asked if he wanted to cook everyday. Intrigued, Todd asked if that was ok, he loved to watch the cooking shows on the television, but he didn't know if he was any good at it. The family sat, and began to eat what Todd had made. Astoundingly, it was delicious. Todd smiled as he watched his family eat their dinners, his heart was full of such joy. The spark had come back to his green eyes, and his mother knew that her Todd, her little man, was finally back.
When Todd turned fifteen, that's when everything changed. It was the year he discovered his powers. Using the school's orchestra as incentive, Todd's mother managed to talk him into going back to school. This, combined with the necessity of walking to school to supervise his little brother, who had to be dropped off at the local elementary, was just the right push to get Todd back into school. However, things didn't go well. He was dreadfully behind in his studies, the school's orchestra was vastly less skilled than Todd was, and he retreated emotionally from his classmates. His years in home school had stripped away his ability to make friends. By the third week of school, Todd's sullen expression, shyness, and lack of friends had already attracted all of the school's bullies. They tormented poor Todd, stole his lunch money, put gross things in his locker, and slapped his books out of his hands whenever he walked past. However, it would only get worse. They started beating up on poor Todd, anytime they could get away with it, they'd drag him off to the bathroom to shove his head in the toilet, or shut him in a locker somewhere. Not wishing to worry his mother, teachers, and the few friends he had, Todd put up with it. He figured it would pass. He was wrong. One day, they cornered Todd after school, they beat him up and took his shoes, his wallet, and his backpack. Bored, his bullies offered to turn their attentions elsewhere, namely, Todd's pretty little sister. Todd didn't remember what happened next, only that he saw red. When he came to, his clothes were shredded, but his tormentors lay sprawled on the floor. One boy groaned weakly as Todd approached, begging him to stop. Shocked, Todd asked what was wrong, and that's when he noticed the. Looking down at his hands, Todd noticed that they were different. He had claws. He felt this... power, hidden within the depths of his chest. It felt good. It felt good to punish people who deserved it, to protect the people who are important to him. All of it, it was the best feeling in the world. Todd howled in triumph, but it didn't sound like a little boy pretending to be a wolf. Instead, what emerged from Todd was the cry of the Jinouga, long, loud, and dominant. Todd couldn't wait to tell his brother and sister.
Obviously, Todd's siblings tattled to their mother, who was less than thrilled. In fact, Todd's mother was terrified. How on earth could she raise a boy who sprouted claws and beat other children up. She needed help, she needed someone who knew the answers. That's when they came. He said he was a professor at an institute somewhere. He could teach Todd to control his powers, use them responsibly. Todd would even receive a high school education and could go to college there. There was one catch, he wouldn't be able to come home till he was finished, and it was in France. Hesitantly, Todd and his mother accepted. He was outfitted with French language lessons, a personal laptop, to video chat with his family, and a job as a student worker to help pay for tuition and other expenses. Todd was nervous, but he was also excited. His life was about to change for the better. He could feel it.
Todd was tested from day one, but instead of retreating, Todd only pushed back harder. He attacked his studies, mastering the French language within weeks, and his grades went from F's to A's. His appearance attracted the attention of some bullies, but Todd learned the best way to deal with them was by proving that he wasn't supposed to be messed with. Todd called his bullies out during their first battle practice. Consumed with rage at their arrogance, Todd fully transformed for the first time. Unlike when he'd fought for his sister, Todd's mind was awake. He couldn't talk, but he could think just as quickly as he could while Human. Todd easily thrashed his tormentors, and set himself aside as untouchable. He was promoted to Medial within the first semester at Silhouette, and by the end of the first year, Todd became a superlative. His hard work, dedication, and ruthless strength made him someone to watch. As more and more older students called him out, Todd only got stronger. By the time he had finished his third semester, and turned seventeen years old, Todd was already a master of his Full Jinouga form, and was an oppressive, formidable opponent. The older students stopped challenging him, having found out first hand that his power was the real deal. It didn't stop though. Todd's power only continued to grow as his abilities matured. Todd was incredible, but he just couldn't stop pushing himself. Even after the discovery of his hybrid form as of his fifth semester at Silhouette, Todd pushes himself continuously. Though his powers terrify him, he is determined to master them, and he won't let them rule him.
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