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Reaching Out

A boy left all alone in the world after being abandoned by his mother in a poor clan that treated him harshly because he started showing signs of being different from other kids and the people around him. With him being ostracized more and more he became less and less of the cheerful young kid he use to be until eventually turning discreet and mute around others in hopes that they would stop being scared of him. Though that plan never worked out for him and, in the end he was left to strive on his own as best as he could in the environment he was left in. He explored the towns library and any books he could find in his Clan even if they were useless. Years on years of doing such things eventually led him into stumbling across a book that would help push him towards the thing he wanted the most. "The Basic Guide To The Astral Path" This book may not of been special to anyone in the long run but, it was to him because, it was his new beginning. With this new path available to him would he be able to push through all the obstacles and hardships waiting for him or in the end will he stumble and fall? Or will people be there to catch him if he does once again?

NoNamesLeft · Fantasy
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It Broke?

Signaling to his two companions behind him, he quietly snuck up on the group of three in front of them. " Are these the ones we're looking for?" He was forced to be far back as he crept up on them in fear of being noticed but that also meant he couldn't get a good look at them. "However, Marie can." Looking at the green haired girl from the corner of his eye he smiled as he signaled her to do her thing. Unlike him who was only good at using brute force for things she was more of a technical person that was good at planning and the likes. "She's saved me more times then I'm willing to admit." In the past he really was an idiot but now he was getting better just like in this situation.

If it was before he might have already charged forward with no care in the world for what might happen but now he was actually sneaking around like a little rat. "Still doesn't feel right but I get it." This was Marie's idea and he was going to follow it. Who knows what would happen if he didn't. "She's scary when she's mad." Getting a signal back from her with a wave of her hand he snapped to attention as he quickened his steps a little bit. "So it is him." Remembering the faded silver haired man he had bumped into before a bit of his grudge kicked in but he calmed that down as he made his way closer to him. "How in the world am I going to do this." Not really having a plan to talk to him, he tried to think of one along the way while praying in the back of his mind Marie figured one out but before that could happen a voice ringed in his ears.

"Oi you four playing hide and seek, Want to stop following us?"

Spreading out his Astral Energy again Xilo found a pair of bodies following them as he talked and walked without bothering to stop. "They don't seem completely hostile at least..." So he figured he would let them catch up or make their move first as he signaled Felli and Tearia to keep walking as well. A small part of him hoped they would leave him alone after saying that but he knew that was hopeless as he felt the air turn hot in an instant as flames began to blaze. "No words, no nothing eh, just great." Turning around he saw a familiar red headed man come whirling at him as flames covered his entire arm before bashing into Xilo's body. Thankfully the two girls managed to jump back in time while Xilo ate a full force punch to the stomach blocking it the best he could in time. "That's one heavy fist." Staring at the man who punched him, he finally recognized him.

"Oh."

Remembering the figure of the rough looking red haired man he had run into from before that he had run away from he slightly coughed feeling some air leave his lungs. "Though why is he attacking me?" Scanning his body for any kind of Symbol to associate him with he found nothing. "Well doesn't matter why, I just need to fight back." Pushing back on the fist that digged into him as some of his clothes started to burn he summoned some ice to cool his skin before giving up the strength war. He was already weaker than him and in a bad position to try and counter attack so it was best to make some distance. Jumping back Xilo made sure Tearia and Felli was safe as the man came barreling straight for him again.

"Hey punk, remember me?"

"A little too well you could say."

With another flaming fist coming his way Xilo summoned his Ice shield from before along with his Astral Dagger as he prepared himself. "If I wasn't making this thing before I might have been able to deal with that attack better." Feeling his shield enter his hands and run up his arm he grumbled in his mind at the speed it took to create it while another attack came straight for him but he was ready this time. Feeling an impact run straight through his shield as multiple cracks appeared Xilo ignored it as he stabbed towards the man attacking him but his hand simply got swatted away with speed he wasn't expecting from such a man. "What?" However before he could react he felt his gut get kicked in as a knee was shoved straight into it kicking out all the air he had left in his lungs.

"Bleh."

Coughing some more he grasped for air as pain travelled all over his body before another fist came slamming straight for him. "Fuck.." Quickly thinking he created some ice beneath their feet as he lightly pushed the man forward. Caught off guard with no grip on the ground anymore and his current momentum Zilan felt his body fall forwards well the silver haired punk slid backwards. "Dammit." Watching the ground below him come right for his face he pushed his other hand out to stop his fall well a dagger came straight for his back. "Move." Generating enough Astral Energy quickly He lit his entire body and even more on fire in a panic to protect himself. "Such a stupid mistake forced me to do this." Sighing at his own stupidity he retracted the flames as the sounds of an Astral weapon cracking entered his ears with a slight surprise.

Astral Weapons were very hard to break even if you were stronger then your opponent and well they would be repaired with time they would also deal a bit of recoil to the owner when they broke. Along with the very distinctive sound they gave off when breaking he heard another grunt of pain that wasn't caused by his fire as Xilo watched his Astral Dagger crumble. "What the....'' Opening his eyes wide he felt a pain deep in his soul as sharp pain went through his stomach. "It broke...just like that?" Feeling frustration along with a bit of defeat XIlo looked at the man in flames as some anger flashed into his eyes.

Spawning an Ice dagger to replace his own he chucked it at his opponent while Astral Darkness slowly seeped into his skin. However before his Ice Dagger could land it was blocked by a gust of wind that came blowing in from the side. "What?" Looking around he spotted a green haired girl a little ways away channeling Astral Wind while more Daggers spawned in his hands. "Don't get in the way." Unfortunately though for him or maybe fortunately the sound of Felli's voice stopped him from doing anything else as her shout entered everyone's ears.

"Zilan, what are you doing!?"

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