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[b][i]Karn
Fiore || Mt. Hakobe
Interacting: Zero/Zenoram, Mithera, Hemlock[/i][/b][/center]

Karn perked his ears a little as the dragon spoke to him to awaken Zero. Nodding a little as he raised his head, he watched as Mithera walk over and start nudging Zenoram. Chuckling a little, the Chimera grinned as he raised a large paw and started to lightly shake Zenoram, moving a little faster and harder if he didn't wake soon.

[color=lime]"Come on Zenoram! Zero! You don't want to miss going outside with us do you?"[/color] he spoke before looking to the dragon curiously.

[color=lime]"Are you sure it's okay for you to come with us Mr. Dragon? Not saying you can't take yourself, but I'm sure human cities don't make you too comfortable to be around."[/color] he asked.


[h2][center][color=springgreen]Edolas[/color][/center][/h2]
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[b][i]Edo-Karn[/i][/b][/center]

Edo-Karn's eyes narrowed at the assassin before glancing toward the thunder like noise. Emerald gaze narrowing as they saw Edo-Damian kill Edo-Maddox. A mixture of emotions welling in the heart. On one hand, they understood why Maddox was to die, but that didn't stop the blonde from wanting to prevent it. The bastard deserved a lot of things and should of paid for it more then just his life. Yet, the blonde knew Edo-Damian's reason. The man, in the end, had turned the darker path to get revenge. He can try to spell it however he wants... But the long run was that he left them in order to kill Maddox. He didn't care about what happened to their world, to them, to innocent people.., all it mattered was killing Maddox. And that was something that was never forgivable to Edo-Karn.

Because he forgot. The stubborn man might as well of been in a bloody romance with Maddox the way he blocked out everything else. Edo-Karn couldn't help but wonder... If Edo-Damian that the path he took was a lonely road for both him and the Guild?

Either way, Edo-Karn didn't know if he did care.... They knew he was deep down a good person. But four years, would of been a nice time to make fond memories with friends.

As the assassin threw a bomb before waving goodbye and disappearing down below to the others. The blonde jumped out of the way to dodge, the bomb going off and blowing up the the part of the building Edo-Karn was standing on. But once again, their chest clenched painfully and they coughed and hacked. This time though, it wasn't simply coughing blood, the blonde started throwing up blood. The coughed and hacked as they staggered to their feet. Trying their best not to fall as blood kept getting hacked out. Gurgling noises could be heard, as if they were drowning.

The ground under them crumbling, the blonde ended up falling through the building and onto the rubble below inside the palace. Wincing a little as they coughed more, their emerald eyes glanced around, seeing they were in some secluded hall. Despite efforts to get back up, the coughing only worsened and forced Edo-Karn to lay their back against the rubble they were in.

[url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0l-4b8Pcb2Q]So it was time huh?[/url] A pity. Only got to defeat Angelica... But Maddox was down... And they were sure the others could handle the rest. It was alright. The others can bask in glory, that was never what Edo-Karn was after. They were strong, they were fast.... But in the end it didn't matter.

[h2]~Flashback~[/h2]
[i]Was there a time where everything fell apart? Where everything just seemed... To not matter anymore? Perhaps... Perhaps that time was when everything was lost, when they were lost and torn... Were they broken? They didn't know.

[color=lightgreen]"Stop! Stop! Give them back! Give my family back!"[/color] A young child could hear their mother screaming from behind. Words sounding so desperate, and so sad... Barely able to be released through the choking sobs.

Lines of people, men and children, were bound by chains. Their wrists and ankles cuffed and pulled along by cart. Soldiers watched, standing all around them. Their laughter echoing in the child's ears, while the prisoners sobbed and cried out in anguish and anger. Screams could be heard from those not taken, but it did not matter... There was nothing they could do. Father and brother, was in front of the little child... Small and tiny compared to the other children. No more than a runt.

[color=springgreen]"M-Mommy..."[/color] the child, no more than perhaps six years old, pleaded. Their long shaggy and messy blonde hair reaching almost to the ground, wearing nothing more than brown rags that did not even cover the arms and legs. And a crimson scarf wrapped around the neck.

The cracking of a whip roared in the air, a sharp pain suddenly slicing against the child's back. A cry ripping it's way out of their mouth as they fell to their knees, emerald eyes welled with held back tears as their tiny body shook uncontrollably. Karn could hear the sound of a soldier yelling at them, but they refused to move... They couldn't. The child did not wish to leave their mother, to go to the scary place. 

Another whip cracked in the air, slicing against Karn's throat, slicing the left side and causing quite the wound. Another cry escaped their lips, tears managing to escape their emerald eyes as they glared up at soldier. Yes, their body was shaking with terror... But they were also full of betrayal, and hatred.

[color=Coral]"Let us go! Let us all go! We didn't do anything! How dare you hurt innocent people! Enough!"[/color] Their brother Eric shouted angrily. A ten year old looking boy, with auburn colored semi long hair and cold blue eyes. Tanned skin and wearing simialry raggy clothes. 

Yet a whip cracked more against, this time against the boy's cheek. Causing a sharp cry to escape Eric's lips as he cringed back, holding his bloodied cheek.

[color=springgreen]"Big Bro!"[/color] The small blonde child spoke as they moved closer to their brother and lightly touched his shoulder only to feel a boot's heel to their back. Knocking them foreword, their face landing in the dirt.

[color=Orange]"Shut up and get moving you little shits!"[/color] The soldier who had kicked them barked, kicking the side of Karn as they scrambled to their feet. Grimacing, they sniffles softly but continued walking. Glancing behind them to see their sobbing mother in the distance. On her knees, crying into her hands.

Before they had to look away as a soldier glared for the prisoners to keep moving. Leading them away from their home, and into misery.

~~~

How long has it been? Seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, or years? Karn no longer knew. Their body felt almost numb.. Perhaps the unbearable pain had finally lost its sensation. Where were they? They didn't know. How many were even still alive? How much of her brother or father were left that wasn't consumed? They lost count.... First the arms... Then the thighs.... Then the eyes. Did dead people still see? Did they watch? Did they hate those that ripped them apart? That used them like a piece of flesh? When did the tears stop and the teeth no longer cared what they ripped apart for substance?

Karn knew, that they were lying on a table in a secluded room. But they saw nothing. They didn't want to anymore, as knives and needles cut into their flesh. Their voice was too raw to scream anymore. Their body too numb to move anymore. How much blood did they shed on this table? 

Faint voices echoed.. Perhaps at a distance, perhaps right next to the child.

[color=yellow]"I think this one has about had it."[/color] One voice spoke.

[color=red]"Indeed. Not surprising though that this was a failure. Number XVII was a sick child. Would of died young anyways. Maybe surviving to ten years old bedridden. I had hoped that the lyrium induced subjects that were relatives would have some sort of result, but it appears to have failed anyways. No synthesized magic could be produced."[/color] another voice spoke, dissapointment evident.

[color=yellow]"Indeed. Surprisingly, this stubborn sickly subject survived longer then the others. Last one in this project. Two years is a new record. Oh well, we better take this one to the cart. Being able to bury dead people seem to keep citizens from total uproar at least."[/color] the voice said before silence resumed.

Karn didn't care to listen any longer, not really caring anymore. They no longer had the strength to fight back, to yell at them... They no longer cared. Yet, they still clung to the shred of hope, of going home. That's all they wanted.

The next time Karn woke up, they were greeted by the sound of a cart. Shifting slightly in place, feeling something heavy on top of them. Forcing their emerald eyes open, the child blinked as they saw the dark blue night sky. Blinking for a moment, they glanced to their left to see withered man's eyes vacant and staring toward the child but their blank soulless eyes saw nothing. Their body nothing but skin and bones. Missing a eye and a jaw. 

A corpse.

Tensing, Karn's eyes widened a little in horror as they scrambled from underneath, feeling a sense of familiar panic. It had been awhile, but perhaps it was because they were finally outside again. Scrambling so much, the blonde ended up falling out of the moving kart along with the body. Panting, Karn managed to drag their tiny body away from the corpse before sitting up and watching the cart continue to move, getting further and further away.

For a moment, the child stared at the limp broken body in front of them before turning their emerald gaze to examine their surroundings. This wasn't the mines that people slaved over, nor was it the rooms that smelled funny that were full of fear. They were outside, in a vaguely familiar town. Lanterns ever so slightly lighting the quiet streets and barely revealing the small wooden buildings of homes.

Several larger buildings, made of stone, was broken and collapsed. Several places scarred from battles and raids. Yet it seemed peaceful, and it had the sweet scent of flowers in the air, 

This was Traia. Karn was home... Finally they were home. 

Giving a soft pained whimper as the child forced themselves to their feet, tiny trembling ragged body caked in dried blood and dirt, before slowly forcing themselves to start walking. Trying hard to remember this place. It had felt like so long... Two years the bad people said right? Memories were muddled... But they somehow managed to find their way to the one place they were longing for. A small wooden cottage between two others with the smell of dead wilted flowers in the air. The once lively garden that decorated the front of the house, lay dead and uncared for.

Karn paid no mind to it however, more focused on finding their mother. Hope and joy filling their chest once more as they reached up to grab at the handle. After a few weak jumps, the blonde managed to open the door to reveal a dark dreary home.

[color=springgreen]"....M-Mommy...."[/color] The child managed to choke out in a raspy broken voice. How long has it been since words actually formed?

Searching and searching, the child explored the familiar home, yet seemed a little post as well. It felt different compared to when they lived here. It used to be so bright and cheerful, but now it just felt.... Empty. Finally, Karn reached a room that once belonged to both Eric and Karn. The door was cracked, and there was a soft rocking sound coming from inside. Pushing the door open, the small blonde slowly made their way inside, seeing a rocking figure beside the window in a chair. The moonlight shining dimly into the room, illuminating the figure in a soft white glow, yet the shadows seemed to cover most of the image.

[color=springgreen]"....Mommy?"[/color] The child spoke once more in the raspy voice, emerald gaze brightening as they recognized the long blonde hair.

Stepping closer, the woman turned their emerald gaze toward the child. Bags under her eyes and skin so deathly pale, strands of silver hair staining the luscious blonde... The woman did not look so well. Almost like a ghost really.

For a few moments, the woman blinked slowly before smiling kindly. [color=Lightgreen]"Oh! Little Timmy! I almost didn't recognize you. What are you doing? Aren't you playing with Eric? You're such a sweet little boy."[/color] The woman spoke kindly and softly, her words making very little sense.

The child tilted their head, obviously confused. [color=springgreen]"M-Mommy... It... Ka..rn."[/color] the blonde child spoke, emerald eyes wide in confusion as they moved closer to their mother.

Thinking for a moment, the woman gasped and hummed. [color=lightgreen]"Oh dear oh dear. I've left the stove on. My dear husband always distracts me. Gotta hurry and fix it. Or no dinner for the poor children."[/color] she said in a strained panicked voice, her unfocused eyes darting around the room as if it was ready to burst into flames.

It was then, the woman looked to the child, confusion etched into her expression. [color=Lightgreen]"...Who are you? Where am I? This is my home! Get out of my home! Help! Help! There is a stranger in my home! Help! Murderer! Murderer!"[/color] the deranged woman suddenly screamed out, grabbing a base nearby and throwing it at the child.

Karn yelped as the base hit against the side of their head before they quickly scrambled out like a scared animal. Fear and confusion etched on their expression as they sprinted out of the room. The woman supposed to be their mother screaming loudly behind them. Voices could be heard from outside and the child felt the hair on the back of their neck stand on end as their terror increased, before they simply sprinted out of their home. Bolting through the dark alleyways of the city.

~~~~

Days passed, each day stealing from the Traia markets and each night visiting their deranged mother. With the same end result. No matter what the child did, their mother didn't recongize them as their child. Sometimes Karn would be some neighbor, a stranger, a old friend... If they were lucky the child was their father or brother but that was rare. Sometimes... She mentioned Karn by name. But that was all.

Another night, they were alone in the dark night of the city, sitting curled up beside the house. Nibbling on a piece of stale bread. It was then a pair of quiet footsteps could be heard and before the child could bolt away, a tall figure stood before them. Cornering them against the wall. Not knowing what else to do, Karn made a feral growling sound out, emerald eyes glaring up at the dark figure. The moonlight shining brilliantly so they could just make out the face.

The person was a large man, perhaps around eight foot with a muscular body and wearing a thick leather brown coat, black gloves and boots, with a grey vest. Long messy brown hair that also ran over his face, only being pulled back by a pair of black goggles so people could see his eyes. His thick hair was like a mane, and glowing golden eyes that seemed to just pierce into ones soul. Wearing a giant sword on his back that was as long as his body.

Growling and glaring, the child stood, teeth slightly gnawing together from behind the large red scarf. Despite the aggression, the man simply chuckled as he crouched so he was somewhat more at the child's level.

[color=lightseagreen]"You must be the little thief that's been reported recently. Huh, such a little kid able to pull of such things for awhile now. Pretty impressive. But Ya know stealing is a no no right?"[/color] the man said with a grin as he waved his right index finger in a tsking manner.

The blonde child simply glared at him, a growling noise continuing to emit from the throat.

A soft sigh left his lips before he shook his head, stroking his gruff chin covered in fuzz. Golden eyes looking over the aggressive child, he hummed a little. 

[color=lightseagreen]"Mhmm odd wires... Rian will probably go ballistic over such techno whatsits. Are you a child from Althena?"[/color] he asked but Karn simply stared at him. Either having difficulty understanding him, not wanting to answer him, or just plain did not know the answer. Regardless, the man lightly patted the top the child's head with a friendly smile.

[color=lightseagreen]"Well, either way, why don't you come back with me. I think you just need a proper home."[/color] The man said before blinking as the kid growled, moving their head away before quickly crushing his fingers between the teeth in a bite.

[color=lightseagreen]"Ooooowwwww!!!!!! That hurts ya know kid?!"[/color] The man whined, trying to gently shake the blonde kid off, to no avail. It was like some stray dog holding onto some juicy bone it caught.

With a sigh, the man thought for a moment as he glanced his golden gaze to the house then to the child. [color=lightseagreen]"Come on now.... I bet you're lonely right? Your mother is acting strange... Don't blame her... She's ill. You may not want to leave her after finding her again, but staying out here stealing for food won't help. If you come with me, you'll find a much more pleasant way to help earn some money for her to recover. And even get another family while your at it. Doesn't that sound nice kid? So... Please let go before I bleed out."[/color] The man chuckled softly as he watched the blonde child stare at him, growling.

Emerald gaze softening sadly as they glanced toward their home, they slowly laxed the grip their mouth had on the rough fingers before simply looking down at their feet. Feeling a gentle hand on top of their head, Karn glanced up to see the man who cheerfully ruffled the messy blonde hair.

[color=lightseagreen]"Good, come on now. You get to meet the best Guild around. Phoenix Wing. It's going to take a bit though so you better hurry. Want to greet the fam quickly. My name is Ru. Pleasure to meet you kid."[/color] the man said, moving his coat collar away to reveal a black mark on his neck. It looked like a wing.

As the man started walking, Karn stood there, watching before looking at the house that contained their mother. They didn't know what exactly a Guild was, or if this person could be trusted. But.. At the moment.. They felt a strong urge to follow.. And maybe be wanted once again.

~~~~~

It took a few days to walk, but the child followed without a word. Sticking closer to the large man as they passed by towns. Some people staring at the mutilated child, some turning their gaze away. Was it really that horrifying to look at? The man, Ru, often spoke to Karn along the way. Talking about the Guild and what it was and what they were about. The blonde child simply listened, before staring at a large wooden building surrounded by trees.

Pretty, and it had a sense of... A homey feel.

As Ru led the child inside into the Guild hall, barging through the doors with a massive hand and a wide grin on his face. [color=lightseagreen]"Honey, I'm home!"[/color] he called, though the place looked fairly empty. Only one person sat at a table. A woman about 5'5, short black hair, a black tank top and brown cargo pants with thick brown gloves and boots. Fiddling with what looked to be gay jets on the table.

The violet eyed woman gave a annoyed glance to the two entering and grumbled as there was a crack and one of the gagets sparked and exploded. With a groan, the woman turned toward them, elbows resting behind her on the table as she looked to the man.

[color=Violet]"Do you have to bust in here like some drunk legion high on acid?"[/color] the woman asked sarcastically before standing and walking a little closer. [color=violet]"Did you finish the job? Took you long enough Meatlug."[/color] she said before looking down at the child sort of hiding behind Ru's leg.

[color=violet]"Who's the twerp?"[/color] The woman asked.

Ru grinned as he scratched the back of his head a little. [color=lightseagreen]"Glad you missed me too Rian. Guessing the others are out on a job?"[/color] he asked before glancing down behind him at the little child. [color=lightseagreen]"Apparently this was the little thief that eluded the soldiers so much they called us in."[/color] he chuckled a little.

Rian huffed a little, examining the child with a curious gaze as she noticed the metal wiring imbedded into the child's flesh. [color=violet]"Traia... What are they doing?"[/color] the woman spoke before reaching a hand out to the child.

Seeing what she was doing, Ru managed to open his mouth to speak. [color=lightseagreen]"Wait, Rian, don't..."[/color] he spoke but it was too late.

At the hand coming closer, the child instinctevly growled before crushing the slender fingers between their teeth in a sharp bite.

[color=violet]"Ow! You little brat! Don't go biting people trying to help!"[/color] Rian yelled, slamming a fist on top of the child's head, whom whined in response but just bit harder.

Ru laughed a little as he watched the stubborn child refuse to let go while Rian yelled and smacked the child in a attempt to be released. 

[color=lightseagreen]"Looks like the guild will get a bit more lively."[/color]

[color=violet]"Shut your trap and get this twerp offa me!"[/color]

~~~~~

A week passed by since Karn had entered the Phoenix Wing building, yet their attitude hardly changed. They sat by themself, growling at those who came close and glaring at others. Watching as the Guild Members came and went to do jobs.  If they tried to touch the child, they were bitten. The child Did not speak, nor socialize with anyone. But Ru had been teaching the child how to read and write. Although Karn never said anything, they listened. The large man had a calming feeling about him. Occassionally, the child would try and watch Rian, who seemed to be a techy sort of person enjoying making some sort of equipment.

Of course, Karn would soon retreat as soon as they were noticed by then black hair woman who seemed quite insistent in looking the child over. The technological parts of the body catching the woman's interest.

Today, it was raining. And the child was outside, allowing the wet drops pound against their small for. Coughing a little, blood dripping out from their lips. Their chest hurt... But they had to keep looking. The red scarf that had been basically glued to the child's neck, had slipped off and blown into the wind earlier today when the small blonde was outside.

It was important to Karn, a memento of their mother before she was sick. Before any of this happened. It was amazing it lasted this long, but the older piece of cloth had only a few torns in it. What else did they have?

They searched trough thickets of bushes, behind rocks, in trees. But there was no luck. Disheartened, the muddy child sat under a tree. Wrapping their arms around their legs as they sat there, fingers digging into their skin. Cold wetness staining their body, and welling up in the emerald eyes. Karn wasn't sure if it was from the rain, or tears.

Burying their face against their knees, the child curled tighter in a ball. Feeling lost and abandoned. Was there much point anymore? Father and brother were gone... And mother had forgotten her own child. What difference was there now if Karn was at that place or here? Why was this life cruel?

Karn was so focused on their thoughts, the child barely noticed a approaching figure. Cloaked in black and completely covered. Couldn't see their face, but they were smaller than the other people who lived here. Not too much older than the blonde child. A threatening growl rumbled in the child's throat, in no mood to deal with people.

The figure didn't falter however as they pulled out a red cloth from inside their cloak and held it out. Karn paused as their emerald eyes registered the cloth before quickly snatching it away. Looking over the red cloth and recomgizing it as their scarf. It looked better than before however. It was cleaner, and even looked like all the holes were sewn up. Emerald eyes staring at the red fabric, they only glanced up as the figure spoke.

[color=plum]"It's yours right? I found it after returning with the Guild Master. It had blown a bit away from the Guild and was quite ragged from the rain. But I managed to clean it up a bit. Hope it's okay I borrowed it a little to clean it up before returning it."[/color] A young voice spoke, feminine sounding.

For a moment, the child could only stare at the stranger before glancing down to the scarf, wrapping it around their neck and nuzzling against it. Feelings a sense of security and warmth, despite how cold the rain was. 

[color=springgreen]"....Thank you..."[/color] Karn spoke softly.

The stranger gave a soft sigh of relief as she knelt down and reached, patting the ragged long blonde hair child on the head. This time however, Karn didn't bite at the stranger and simply accepted the gesture.

[color=plum]"You haven't spoken much since getting here. It's nice to hear it. What is your name? I'm Liana."[/color] she spoke softly.

For a few moments, the child didn't answer, but their emerald eyes looked toward the stranger. Unsure how to exactly handle this. They didn't feel threatened... Of scared like with most people. This feeling.. It felt odd... Yet familiar. Like they had felt it once before but had forgotten. It was a feeling that was greatly missed, and one that they had hoped to have gained after meeting their mother again. Was it because someone had shown the child kindness they could comprehend?

[color=springgreen]".....Karn. My name, is Karn."[/color]

~~~~

Two years passed since that day and life had gotten better. After that, Karn had become a less aggressive toward people. They talked more, and hung out with others. Going on jobs whenever the older members allowed it. Of course, their habits was mostly influenced by Ru and Rian whom spoke with the youth the most. With Rian's attitude, didn't help the sarcastic remarks Karn would make but overall was generally much friendlier.

No longer looking like a total mess other than the scars, wires and metal. Wearing a white zip up jacket and black gloves with brown pants and boots. The red scarf still around the neck. Blonde hair still long but much cleaner and neater, pulled in a low ponytail.

Too young to actually do difficult jobs, Karn was often left to stay at the Guild, sometimes doing simple jobs like delivering things around town, cooking, or whatever. Rian didn't want the youth to push around too bit, explaining that Karn physical body wouldn't be able to keep up with the spirited youth. 

Today though, the long blonde hair child was in Traia. Having accompanied Ru and Rian on a job to make a delivery. The young member watched, their emerald eyes staring at a toddler playing in the city courtyard. The boy was about two years old, with short black hair and stunning emerald green eyes wearing a light blue shirt and dark blue pants and white shoes. Playing with a green ball.

Not too far off, Karn could see a familiar woman's face sitting on the bend next to a man with short black hair and blue eyes. Both wearing thick black coats to keep warm. A frown crossed the blonde's lips as they continued watching, jumping a little as a hand was placed on top of their head and gently ruffled.

[color=lightseagreen]"You okay? I'm sorry, I should have gotten more details before taking you with us."[/color] Ru's voice spoke as he gently ruffled the blonde hair.

The younger Guild member didn't mind however, as they relaxed, continuing to watch the three people. Unsure exactly what to say about it as their green eyes slowly blinked. [color=springgreen]"....She still doesn't remember me.... But... She seems to be doing better. Happy."[/color] Karn said softly as they watched the scene before them.

[color=springgreen]"Ru, is it sad that I can no longer remember fond memories of Mother? I want to have fond memories... I want those memories to live. I can deal with the bad, as long as I can remember all the memories I can cherish. But I can't... And I'm scared. It isn't fair. Why was I thrown away? Why can't I make sweet memories with Mother... When others can? I wish I was stronger back then... So none of this had to happen. I wish I could burn that place to the ground with those people with it."[/color] Karn said icily, hands clenching tightly into fists.

The man didn't answer for a few moments, but he gave a soft sigh, taking off his goggles and putting them on top of Karn's head. [color=lightseagreen]"Karn, perhaps your mother will never be able to handle the bad memories. But you, as a child, recovered. And you keep walking, making fond memories with your Guildmates. That makes you strong. Plus isn't this a fond memory? To know you have a little brother and seeing them happy?"[/color] Ru said softly with a kind smile, raising his left hand above him, fingers turned right as the palm twisted to the side while the thumb pointed straight dowm. Making a makeshift Phoenix Wing Guild Mark.

[color=lightseagreen]"We are Phoenix Wing, and we fly on the wings of our burning spirits."[/color] he said before turning away and started walking. [color=lightseagreen]"Rian should be about done, let's go meet her."[/color] he said.

Karn looked to Ru for a moment before looking back to their mother and their little half brother. A small smile crossing their lips before turning away and following after the older man.

~~~~

Another two years passed, but things weren't as peaceful this time.

[color=springgreen]"What?! We aren't going to do anything?! But those innocent people are going to be abused and tortured! We have to go now!"[/color] The blonde youth shouted up at their mentors. Having just returned to the Guild, there was word that the Queen was going to round up more citizens of Traia. But the Guild wasn't going.

[color=violet]"Listen kid, it's not that we don't want to go, we just have to make a strategy. If we go in there now, we could just get the people killed."[/color] Rian spoke with a scoff, apparently irritated.

The blonde growled, punching their fist against the wall. [color=springgreen]"What those bastards are going to do is just killing. And those people will end up dead if we don't do something! Those rotten bastards to be stopped now and I'm tired of just sitting around and doing nothing! They deserve to die and have their heads mounted on pikes!"[/color] Karn shouted and hissed as Ru smacked the youth upside the head.

[color=lightseagreen]"Karn, do not let your hatred and need for vengeance cloud your judgment. I want to barge over Traia just as much as you do but we have to think about our steps. We don't want innocent people killed if we can help it. And if you go off blindly in anger, you will cause more harm then good. Killing, is also not the answer. The people working there are just following orders, most probably have families. Did you think of that?"[/color] Ru asked but the blonde smacked his hand away before storming out.

[color=springgreen]"I don't give a damn! They should of thought of that before doing all those things! Fine! If you all want to stay here then I'll go!"[/color] Karn shouted before running, ignoring the calls of the others as they went to the stables. Leading a legion out before climbing on and having the beast take off in flight. Straight toward Traia.

~~~~

Everything happened so quickly when Karn arrived in Traia. The familiar sight of people in chains, being led through the city with thousands of soldiers. At the sight, anger rose and made their heart race against their chest. Forcing another coughing fit and blood to run from their mouth but they ignored it. They didn't care if they died here, but right now, they were going to fight. At the sight of their little brother, now just about four years old falling over in chains. A whip raising to be slashed down upon him, the young blonde jumped from the legion, falling and slamming the heel of their feet against the soldier's head. Causing the man to stumble and be knocked down.

Landing on their feet, the blonde glared around before raising their whip and launching themselves at a few soldiers, lashing out expertly against them. Throwing a few bombs into the crowds of soldiers, Karn quickly slashed their whip against the prisoners chains. Breaking them a little.

[color=springgreen]"Run!"[/color] the youth shouted, as screams and panic erupted as soldiers scrambled to contain the panicking prisoners and deal with the attacker.

Karn coughed as they jumped away from a fist from the front but had another slam against them from the back of their head. Staggering, they continued their assault. Outnumbered, punches and gunfire were shot and thrown until the youth was on the ground. Having difficultly getting back up.

The coughing was bad now, blood spilling from their mouth and gurgles and wheezes emitting from their throat. Their body bruised and bloody from the fighting. Just as a soldier reached to dive a sword into the blonde, a giant swords swung out and smashed against the soldier's armor. Karn looked up to see Ru and Rian, their emerald eyes slowly fading into darkness as the colors meshed together.

[color=violet]"Geez.... Look how much trouble the brat's got us in now. There's a million of these guys. Idiot isn't ready to take one this many."[/color] they heard Rian huff in irritation, but smirk a little.

[color=lightseagreen]"Well hey, we're Phoenix Wing members. Trouble might as well be carved into the name."[/color] Ru answered before the sounds of fighting continued.

When Karn woke up again, it was over. Slowly standing, the youth looked around once more, seeing it was now nearing sunrise when it had been noon not long ago. The city was in shambles, people were crying over those who may have died or been injured. But the sight that surprised Karn the most was the fire. A large building in the distance was engulfed in flames, lighting the dark sky.

Quickly, the blonde stumbled toward it. Guessing that Ru and Rian were there. They took the fighting all the way there? To the building the soldier's were taking the prisoners? Bodies of solider's were all around as they walked yet all were alive it seemed.

When Karn arrived, they froze as they saw Rian and Ru near the flaming building, lying bloody and motionless. [color=springgreen]"Rian! Ru!"[/color] the blonde called to them as they ran over and knelt down.

Both of them opened their eyes slowly and looked toward the younger individual for a moment. Simply smiling.

The blonde's body trembled a little as they stared at the two battered people. [color=springgreen]"I'm sorry... I'll get a doctor. Then you two will be okay."[/color] Karn spoke in a choking voice, their emerald eyes looking over the two Guildmates torn bodies. Their bodies, swimming in their own basically.

Rian scoffed, coughing a little before closing her eyes. [color=violet]"Don't bother... They just tell you we're goners."[/color] the woman spoke with a smirk. [color=violet]"But hey, beat the shit out of all those bastards with just the two of us. And burned down a building. Pretty good."[/color] she weakly laughed.

[color=springgreen]"This isn't the time to laugh you old hag!"[/color] Karn snapped, placing their hands on the woman's chest in a attempt to stop any bleeding from a large hole that was in it.

Ru smiled a little and reached out, gripping the blonde's arm. Karn felt tears well in their eyes, gripping the hand tightly. [color=springgreen]"I'm sorry... This is my fault... Why did you follow me? You should of just left me.... Then maybe... This wouldn't of happened."[/color] they sobbed, body trembling as they gripped the two of them, afraid if they let go, Rian and Ru would leave.

[color=violet]"And let you cause more trouble? Stupid kids need to have attention, including being smacked for doing something stupid..."[/color] Rian grumbled but grinned kindly.

[color=lightseagreen]"Don't give us that face.... You were just doing what you thought was right... And hey, we managed to take care of that research... Remember, we have lots of fond memories..."[/color] Ru grinned a little before coughing.

Karn listened, rubbing their emerald eyes to try and force the tears to stop.

[color=violet]"Hey kid, that face doesn't look good on you... Maybe you should smile for us. That's what I'd like to see."[/color] Rian spoke, their eyes slowly closing.

[color=lightseagreen]"You are young and strong... And I'm sure you'll create many happy memories... With a smile."[/color] Ru spoke softly as he took a sharp breathe and his eyes lowered.

Karn choked back a sob once more, before forcing a smile on their face. Taking a knife and slicing off their ponytailed hair.

[color=springgreen]"...Thank you... Rian and Ru."[/color]


~~~~~

Time passed, people came and went. New members joining the team even. Mayt, Trinity, Sasha, Ben, Damian, and James. All of which Karn of coursed demanded a sparring match before they joined. The blonde worked hard to be one of the best for Phoenix Wing, training everyday, watching the movements of others, and taking Rian's place in creating gadgets. 

Despite the times they fought with the others, or disagreed... Karn enjoyed every minute with their Guildmates. The blonde knew they were going to die young. It was a miracle as well as Rian's superior knowledge in science that kept the blonde alive. Sheer willpower willed the blonde to keep walking, yearning to continue being with their true family. Phoenix Wing. 

Even when Karn stood before James, Ru, and Rian's grave the day James died and Damian left... They continued on. They were sad, that they no longer could make happy memories with Damian... He was a comrade, a friend, a family member... Even if he forgot that. Even if Karn felt abandoned....

All of them... Was Karn's family.

This morning, Karn was in their room, sitting at the desk, wires connected to a odd machine and heir metal chest. Sitting beside it, their fingers dancing against several buttons before their emerald eyes glanced toward the screen. Reading the screen for a moment and sighed.

[color=springgreen]"Today's my last day huh? Maybe tomorrow? What a bother. Guess I should be prepared for it, it's going to hurt like hell. Maybe I'll take everyone out for dinner today."[/color] the blonde mused before unhooking themselves as there was a knock on the door.

[color=olive]"Karn! I can't find Sasha or Jamie! Can you go with Mayt and Trin to look for them?"[/color] the familiar voice of Ben spoke.

Sighing, Karn wondered what those two got into now. Better take Lizzy and scout above. They shouldn't be too far. Putting on their jacket and scarf, they shut the machine down before moving the door. Going off to search for their guild ares and unknowingly meet some otherworlders that would lead to war.
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[h2]~End of Flashback~[/h2]

Edo-Karn stared up at the ceiling, looking through the hole that showed the sky. They had wanted to see the sky... Such a nice thing to look at. They wondered... Just how the others would react? They were scared to die... Because the blonde wanted to continue to make happy memories with them. They were afraid the others would forget them... Just like mother. They were afraid of being alone...

They didn't want to be alone.

Perhaps it was selfish of them, they knew they were a selfish person.. Greedy and demanding like a child. Sorry, they just couldn't help it. They didn't tell everyone about this sickness.. Edo-Karn didn't want them to be sad. Only Edo-Jamie knew, and the blonde didn't think Rian really told the full extent of the sickness. Especially since the blonde had always been good and powering through it. Being sick didn't excuse someone to slack off after all. 

They had the responsibility as one of the eldest members, even if they weren't technically the oldest out of everyone. Still, Edo-Karn couldn't help but wonder... If they would be mad or sad? Would it matter?

Coughing up a little more blood, the emerald eyes stared up at the sky, taking deep ragged breathes before slowly smiling. They got in a fight with Earthland Sasha earlier, even was slapped. They hoped, she didn't feel bad about it later. They deserved it anyhow. Earthlanders and Edolians..... Both Phoenix Wings.

[color=springgreen]"I'm scared... I'm scared to die.. I wonder if ... That makes me a coward... So I guess... I won't complain........I hope.... Everyone keeps smiling... Under Liana's rule......."[/color] they whispered in a choked barely audible voice, wondering how Edolas would be with Liana in charge. It was too bad... Edo-Karn was looking foreword in the experience. Yet.. They were glad they could die fighting at least. Edo-Karn was no hero.. No savior... They didn't need to be. They just wanted to take care of others... And they did all they could. That was satisfying enough... Even if those they cared about ended up mad at the secret they kept. After all, they didn't want the others to stay with them out of pity or obligation... Just because they were family.

Slowly they raised their left hand above them, turning it so the fingers faced the right while the thumb pointed straight down. Making a makeshift Phoenix Wing Mark. [color=springgreen]"We... are .... Phoenix Wing, and we .... fly on the .... wings of ..... our burning ......spirits."[/color] the whispered before their hand dropped.

With a choked breathe, they breathed in one last breathe, before releasing it, the light dying in their open green eyes as they did.

Just as they let out their last breathe, a hand reached out and pressed a small blue orb to the blonde's chest. It flickered with light before glowing. A figure stood next to the fallen Guild Member that was the spitting image of them, just with different clothes. A black ragged jacket, a grey shirt, a beige scarf and black pants and shoes and stunning emerald eyes.

[color=lime]"Sorry friend. Looks like your body isn't as strong as your spirit."[/color] the figure spoke, looking exactly like Earthland Karn.