Aberrant Innocence [Thief Douken]

[Tifa Lockhart]

She couldn't believe how long it had been and yet still there was that little bit of hopelessness even though she was successful in finding Cloud. Tifa was relieved and glad she had found him; he didn't know this, but without Cloud Tifa felt a little bit... lost. It wasn't because of the affection and love she had for him, but Cloud had become the only person who could look her in the eye and tell her that what happened to them in Nibleheim wasn't a dream. Still, he was the only form of family she had and even if the image was imperfect it didn't matter he was still by her side and a loyal friend.

The term made her purse her lips in frustration. Why? Why couldn't she make the first move and maybe.. just maybe her feeling would be reciprocated, but she knew that if things didn't workout she could be jeopardizing their whole family structure... couldn't do that Denzel, Marlene and Shelke; Tifa would remain happy with her non-relationship relationship with Cloud and the motherly role she took on for the kids.

Tifa had needed time to relax and while usually she would seek out the comfort of Aerith's church she realized she needed to find a new place to seek comfort; so here she was wondering the abandoned village of Oerba her eyes falling on a half buried object not too far off catching her attention.

“Whats this?”

As she leaned down she picked up the tattered remnants of a child doll. Tifa brought the doll up to her chest and cradled it; this had belonged to a young girl and to think that this child didn't have her doll with her saddened Tifa. In the few months she had been there Tifa had already studied up on the worlds History... if she was going to be involved with a faction she may as well learn as much as she could.

With the doll still held against her chest Tifa continued to wander around; avoiding monsters and beasts her fingers running over engraved scriptures she couldn't understand. It was then she thought she heard something; turning around wildly Tifa saw no one and assumed she had just created the sound in her mind or it was some harmless creature.

Continuing on Tifa felt the strong gust of wind blow her hair wildly behind her sand spraying into her face and she couldn't help but scowl as she rubbed her closed eyes. It didn't dawn on her at all that she was no alone.ere was a tiny comforting smile on her face.



WORDCOUNT:: 429
MUSICPLAYING:: some show
CURRENTMOOD::
POSTTAGGEDFOR:: Douken
AUTHORSNOTES:: Sorry it's short, just wanted to get the thread rolling

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[douken]

How many days was he stuck here? It was only one, but the one day of quiet and monsters made it feel like forever. but how was he going to get food and drink for the day's travel? His body was already complaining about the lack of food. "I wonder if these monsters taste any good," he muttered to himself, letting his mind wander once again to random ideas that popped into his head. That's when he heard it. A woman's voice.

Getting up from his resting spot, he approached quietly to witness her something the winds blew in. A child's doll it seemed. However, his stomach growled loudly, ruining the moment and forcing him to hide behind the pillar. His heart raced as she looked his way, seeing nothing. Calm yourself, he thought, talking to himself, Take it easy. She didn't seem to have a weapon, so maybe I can threaten some food and water from her.His heart raced more as he waited for the right moment.

That was when the wind picked up. having to shield his eyes from the sand as well, the young boy pulled his dagger out and ran at the older woman. "Hold it!" he yelled at her. "Hand over your food if you wish to keep your life!" His heart raced even more, never even thought about killing another human. Just look intimidating and I won't have to, hopefully.

[Tifa Lockhart]

The sand kept her from being able to see anything; and as she tried pressing forwards she was caught off guard by a voice threatening her. The voice sounded young and as the wind settled down she was finally able to blink the sand away and stare at a child who looked no more older than Denzel.

Tifa didn't speak nor move, she blinked once and stared at the dagger the child was holding, Tifa wasn't scared he was a child and she was sure she could easily disarm him; even though he was holding with some form of expertise. Tifa carefully placed the stuffed doll on a close by boulder taking a careful step forward she raised her gloved hands up showing she meant him no harm, but her eyes did not display a shred of fear she watched the child intently her heart going out to the child.

He was alone, he was probably hungry, thirsty and scared and her eyes softened instantly as she bent her back forward just a tad resting her hand on her lap not breaking eye contact with him.

"I only have this apple, nothing more child."

Tifa's hand dowve into the little pouch attached to her skirts belt. Puling out the apple she showed it to the child and tossed it to him she didn't want to scare nor alarm him; even though she was sure this kid though he had everything under control.

"What do you propose to do now? Kill me? I don't think that will get you far."

Tifa's eyes were gentle and there was a tiny comforting smile on her face.



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MUSICPLAYING:: sweet georgia brown ahahahaha
CURRENTMOOD:: pretty excellent mood
POSTTAGGEDFOR:: Doukenl
AUTHORSNOTES:: Tifa is too nice sometimes lol, but I mean he's just a kid!

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[douken]

He tried to keep his face as intimidating as possible, but as she approached with no fear at all, his eyes shook in freight. She was not afraid of him at all, and it was simply that. From his experience, those who did not fear such threats were thought of as better than him or not as seen as much of a threat. What was even scarier was she was willing to surrender her food, even if it was a simple apple. Actually, the airborne fruit caught him off guard enough for it to stumble between his fingers before he fully grasped it.

With her bringing out his threat to the front, he stepped back a full step, scared now about her confidence. She is not worried at all! However, with food in hand, he felt like he got what he wanted and darted off back to his small camp. Pausing to catch his breath, he tried to focus himself so he could enjoy his meal. That was when there was yet another growl. "Quiet you," Douken said allowed, staring at his stomach, "Be patient and I will get something in yo-" Another growl interrupted him, and it was not his stomach. His head looking back up, he found he had company of a Gorgonopsid, whose jaw dripped with saliva. "Get your own apple!" he yelled at the wolf beast. But he didn't care about the fruit. No, the wolf wanted meat, and there was an easy prey right in front of him. Too easy to simply let so, so the beast chose to pounce the boy with a hungry growl.

Pulling his dagger up, he was able to avoid getting the bite himself, but the wolf was quick to get on top of him. This beast did not want his prey to leave him. "Get... Off!" Douken was able to scream as he tried to fight, but a dagger being used like a chew toy was not exactly effective.

[Tifa Lockhart]

Tifa watched the child fumble with the apple she wanted to reach out, but as quickly as he had come he was gone and had Tifa not been paying attention she would have missed which direction he went especially with how the wind was starting to pick up and with it sand came.

Not wanting to alarm the kid; she slowly crept toward his hiding spot unable to hear anything she almost thought that perhaps she did lose him, but she wasn't going to leave this place now that she knew there was a child stranded alone in Oerba; and she did hear that this place was home to numerous beasts.

As if on cue did she hear the faint sound of a growl; it didn't worry her, but she knew if she got rid of the beast at least that would keep the kid, wherever he was, safe. She didn't immediately turn to the sound, not until she heard the distinct scream of a child and Tifa dashed. When the beast came into view she saw he was already on the child disarming him and rendering him completely vulnerable.

Her fingers curled up in a familiar closed fist and rammed it into the wolf-like creatures side skull; knocking it barely away from the kid. Shaking it's head it stood up and glared at Tifa with narrowed eyes; if she was right then this beast travelled in groups; and his group was probably not too far off... now they would have a dinner of two.

“Can you get up?”

She crouched down eyes never leaving the creatures it was not a completely idiotic beast; she could see in it's eyes that it was calculating waiting for her to show a sign of weakness, but she would't she had to make it out of here alive with this child no matter what she had to do.

“His family isn't too far away; stay cautious.”



WORDCOUNT:: 323
MUSICPLAYING:: Nada
CURRENTMOOD:: GREAT MORNING TODAY (<--speaks for itself)
POSTTAGGEDFOR:: Douken
AUTHORSNOTES:: Sorry I took a while; had a test

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[douken]

The sound of the punch echoed through his ears and make the world around him turn silent. it was like time slowed down as the woman's presence stood out in the open like a painting. He was so surprised he didn't even notice the sound of the beast getting ready to fight back against the new enemy. When she ask if he could get up, he was simply shocked. He just robbed her. Why would she be helping him?!

Getting back onto his feet, he stumbled back to the woman's side. "I'll be al- My dagger!" Sure enough, when the woman's attack went though, the knock back took the dagger out of his hand and between the beast's tooth. "You got to be kidding me!" With what seemed like a reckless move, he charged in right at the beast. Sure enough, the Gorgonopsid snapped back at the youth. The jaws were too close for comfort to his right hand as it snapped down. However, his hand was there intentionally to grasp his dagger once again. In one swipe, he pulled it out of the beast's mouth along with some teeth. "He only caught me off guard, that's all," he told the woman, trying to act tough, even with his heart pounding.

[Tifa Lockhart]

Her pulse was racing and everything in her body screamed to scoop him up and leave, but even then they would run into the rest of the pack. It was either they take this one out now and make a break for it or they waited around either way it wasn't going to be easy. Flexing her fingers she readied herself in a defensive position as the beast shook it's head its nose flared and it stared at them with venomous anger. Tifa wanted to scream out for the kid to stop as he dashed after the beast for his knife. Before she could do anything he had pried his dagger away. For a child he was putting quite the brave front and being experienced with children she knew that it was best he be brave than scared... people are more reckless when scared especially children.

“You can defend yourself... good.”

She looked him over to see if he was hurt, but not seeing any visible marks she turned her full attention back to the beast. They needed to take it out quick before the rest arrived, but the sound of distant growls made the hairs on the nape of her neck stand on end and she couldnt help but grit her teeth in frustration.

“Listen carefully, Im going to attack it head on when I said go I want you to throw your dagger straight in between it's eyes you hear me!”

It was vital that he followed her instructions if they were going to make it out alive.

“Im going to trick so you have a small window; you can do it my dear.”

Her voice was warm and soothing, every sound she made was tinged with the warm echo of her maternal instincts kicking in. Looking to the child she mouthed '3...2...1'.

In that instant she dashed toward the beast which seemed to have the same idea. Using the full force of her body she thrusted her shoulder into its thorax knocking it back and rolling away beside it. Jumping up quickly Tifa made a grab for it's 'head' holding it in a sort of chokehold as it struggled against her arms. The beasts was making deep cuts on her arms as it struggled snapping its teeth at her skin while even managing to semi-turn to its side and claw at her abdomen. She gritted her teeth against the pain a groan escaping her lips. As she finally angled it's head towards the child.

“NOW!”



WORDCOUNT:: 419
MUSICPLAYING:: No music just screaming kids having fun
CURRENTMOOD:: -insert super cheeky smile-
POSTTAGGEDFOR:: Douken
AUTHORSNOTES:: I'M BACK IN THE GAME BABEH!

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[douken]

Wait... toss his dagger? Was she NUTS?! He risked his life away for his mom's memento, and she wants him to toss it at the beast. "Do I look like a Ninja to you!? Hey, Monk-Lady!" He shouted at her as she dashed off, already taking the plan into action. Guess that's a yes... echoed in his head before praying to his mom that he would hit and not lose the weapon.

watching her brawl with the beast, he tried to figure out in his head how to throw the dagger in such a way she wanted. What if he missed? What if the weapon sank into her arm? What if the handle hit its head instead? however, with questions clicking in his head, he didn't watch until she called out to him, causing him to turn. the beast was struggling, so there was no second guessing and might as well roll the dice. "Here goes nothing!"

Stepping forward, he flung out his right arm forward, having the blade spin into their direction. It was as if time slowed down in his eyes as the weapon flew in the air before,

SHINK!