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Post by RacingBelle on May 16, 2011 17:36:40 GMT -5
"All to true. Best to collect knowledge about everything you can instead of being ignorant to the world." All humans are though... I sighed. My legs were starting to tingle from the lack of blood getting to them. I moved them from under me to being crossed legged. That was a little better.
I was a little surprised at what Nathen said next. Doesn't know anything but his name! Wow... "If your in Clearstone, you know it's not a coincidence. You start to find who you are..."
I didn't explain any further than that. That would be giving away too much, telling Nathen who I really am. Maybe he's the same way I was, a Supernatural who doesn't know their a Supernatural. It was a possiblity. One that Nathen would have to find out on his own. I couldn't help him there, just in case he really was a human who had a little mental issue.
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Post by {J I S A} on May 16, 2011 18:07:02 GMT -5
Nathaniel Mark Everett
With the moon I run far from the carnage of the fiery sun...
Driven by the strangle of vein showing no mercy I'd do it again.
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It was obvious Ashleigh wasn’t going to give anymore answers than she already had. That meant that Nathan was still clueless and was no closer to finding who, and what he was. Nathan wondered why she was still here, talking to him when she probably had a life to live. It couldn’t be that exciting talking about this without giving anything away. Ash seemed a little eager, when he mentioned the fact that he couldn’t remember anything but his name. Maybe she had dealt with other people, sort of like him. It was unlikely, so Nathan kept his mouth shut.
“The trouble is that I don’t know where to start. I don’t think I’ve been here before.”
With the only clues being pain, cold air and the exhilaration of being free, Nathan didn’t have a hope of tracking his life.
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Open up your eyes, you keep on crying, baby I'll bleed you dry.
Skies are blinking at me, I see a storm bubbling up from the sea.
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Post by RacingBelle on May 17, 2011 20:20:13 GMT -5
Give the guy a bone Ash, tell him something to give him a hint. "I suppose I could say this: People are different here. Some aren't what humans call 'normal'. Whatever normal means. Then there are people who hunt down those none 'normal' people. The people who aren't 'normal' have to watch their backs in order not to be killed. Humans are usually oblivious to what's going on." I hesisitated. Then I added. "You could say the hunters and the none 'normal' people are at war, in a way. Fighting their seprete battles to see another dawn."
There that was enough. I had givin him more than a bone, I had given him a whole plate of food. If he was smart enough, Nathen might figure that message out. He might figure out that he might be one of them. That I am one of them. The way I spoke about humans might give him a clue to as me being one of those not 'normal' people. It wouldn't hurt me, words go around and they come around. Let them. I didn't care anymore.
"If you have been here, you'd remember. It's a place that you can't forget after you see-" What's under the mirage. That's what I was going to say but I stopped myself. I don't know why but I flipped the words around a little. "--what you really need to see." What I wish I could show you. But maybe you wouldn't understand and run away. My world would scar anyone for life. It already has.
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Post by {J I S A} on May 18, 2011 17:42:00 GMT -5
Nathaniel Mark Everett
With the moon I run far from the carnage of the fiery sun...
Driven by the strangle of vein showing no mercy I'd do it again.
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Ash seemed to be warring with herself. No doubt about the information Nathan was slowly dragging out from her. For a moment, he felt bad, but some instinct told him that it was imperative he find out what she was hiding. Not to put her in danger but for his own purposes. What was he to do about figuring out his past if he didn’t have a clue? Suddenly, Ashleigh began to talk. At first, it didn’t make sense. Nathan turned the words back and forth in his head, nodding at Ash’s next explanation. Closing his eyes, he concentrated, picking out the important words. All of a sudden, something clicked.
Not normal. Supernatural. Hunters. EF.
But what did that mean? Supernatural could mean anything, and EF? Those were two letters that Nathan did not understand. Nathan felt slightly dim in this situation, but how could he know better?
“Supernaturals. Like what?"
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Open up your eyes, you keep on crying, baby I'll bleed you dry.
Skies are blinking at me, I see a storm bubbling up from the sea.
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Post by RacingBelle on May 19, 2011 16:20:41 GMT -5
I watched as Nathen comtemplated what I had said. Something seemed to click inside his head. I nearly bolted away from him when he asked his question. I took a breath and relaxed myself again. He didn't fully understand. Not yet, anyway.
"Vampires, elves, witches, faires, and...um..and shifters. As far as I know. There could be more but I think that's the jist." I explained. "Anything else?"
I wasn't sure if I wanted Nathen to ask me anymore questions but..I couldn't help it. I knew when I first found out I was a Supernatural, I asked about a million questions. Ok, maybe not a million but it was a lot. Annoying questions too. Ones that I could answer myself now. I wondered if Nathen had put two and two together and got: She's a Supernatural. Then I would be in trouble. Wouldn't I? I hadn't told anyone else, openly, that I was a Supernatural. Partially because just about everyone I met was a Supernatural and could guess or just know. Or was an EF hunter that knew a Supernatural from a human. Human. I once thought myself to be one. A lowly sixteen year old human running away from her 'unfair' world. Life isn't fair and, boy, did it take me a while to realize it.
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Post by {J I S A} on May 19, 2011 16:46:51 GMT -5
Nathaniel Mark Everett
With the moon I run far from the carnage of the fiery sun...
Driven by the strangle of vein showing no mercy I'd do it again.
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From the reluctance in which Ash seemed to be giving up these answers, Nathan got the impression that this was her secret. It was really obvious actually. The young girl must be some type of Supernatural, being hunted by this EF. Then the list of species came and on the hesitation of ’shifters’, Nathan had it all figured out. Well, he had Ash all figured out. Maybe.
“So you’re a Shifter.”
He confirmed with a sly smile, as if telling her that he’d figured it out. The only thing was that he said it in such a manner that, it almost seemed a joke on the most normal thing in the world. Like figuring out who a certain person is crushing on in middle school.
“And I’m still no closer to figuring out who I am."
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Open up your eyes, you keep on crying, baby I'll bleed you dry.
Skies are blinking at me, I see a storm bubbling up from the sea.
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Post by RacingBelle on May 19, 2011 17:08:26 GMT -5
"That's right. Smart boy. I'm half horse." He seemed the think he had me all figured out. I shook my head, smiling slightly. It was good to see him have some confidence to give me a sly grin but he was far from figuring all of me out. He had found out only a third, no more.
"It might take longer than me just giving you a simple clue. I suppose you figured out that the 'hunters' were the EF. Elite Forces. I don't see why they call themselves that. Most of 'em have bad aims." I grinned, it was an on going joke of mine. "Very annoying to lose. And they keep coming back. Well...that's kind of my fault." In a way. Umph. "Maybe you like me, a Supernatural. I didn't know I was a Supernatural for..ah fifteen years of my life. I think I like my life better as a Supernatural than a human. Though it has its ups and downs. Life does anyway, I suppose, whether you human, Supernatural, or EF." I was a little loose with my tongue, speaking a little more freely. What did I have to hide now? Nothing major.
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Post by {J I S A} on May 19, 2011 17:41:41 GMT -5
Nathaniel Mark Everett
With the moon I run far from the carnage of the fiery sun...
Driven by the strangle of vein showing no mercy I'd do it again.
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Nathan’s eyes slightly widened at the thought that Ashleigh could shift into a horse. Though for a girl of her personality, it must have been more than alright. The young man doubted he was a Shifter, actually he doubted he was any of the things Ash had mentioned. Oh well. Nathan listened with an amused smile as the Shifter went on a rant about the EF and her life as a Supernatural. How could someone speak so much? Nathan himself didn’t talk much, but just enough to get his point across.
“Sounds like you enjoy it. But if it isn’t normal… what do your parents think of it?"
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Open up your eyes, you keep on crying, baby I'll bleed you dry.
Skies are blinking at me, I see a storm bubbling up from the sea.
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Post by RacingBelle on May 22, 2011 11:48:15 GMT -5
I looked away from Nathan. Then I looked back, coldly, at Nathan. "I ran away from home. I'm on my own. I've learned how to take care of myself. I don't need parents to help me." I snapped angrily. Not all of it was exactly true...Jisa was kind of there to help if I needed so I wasn't really on my own. Then I realized I had snapped at Nathan for no reason other than my own anger toward my parents. Stupid, stupid girl. I rubbed the back of my neck.
"Sorry. Things were complicated with them. I left that part of my life behind, when I came to Clearstone. This towns a place is a place for new beginnings if anything." I wondered if Nathan believed what I had told him. Probably not, it all seemed far fetched. I know that I would think someone was crazy if they told me what I had said. Ha! I was crazy, in a way. I studied Nathan again. I could feel that he was a little puzzled, probably because I suddenly spoke more than a sentence or two. Really I didn't talk much. At least not these days, so I think.
"Do you believe, what I said? Because I can prove it...a part of it anyway. I know if someone just told me what I told you, I would doubt if it was all true." Going back on my previous thoughts, I had brought that up. I really wanted to know what Nathan thought about all this. Not that I knew why, perhaps it was my sense of curiosity.
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Post by {J I S A} on May 22, 2011 17:45:37 GMT -5
Nathaniel Mark Everett
With the moon I run far from the carnage of the fiery sun...
Driven by the strangle of vein showing no mercy I'd do it again.
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Suddenly, Ash turned her icy cold glare on Nathan. Instantly he knew he’d trodden on a very, very bad topic. She snapped, and looking a little downcast, Nathan listened to her. It sounded like she really, really didn’t like her parents. Nathan got the feeling that Ash really didn’t need anyone looking after her, but how’d she earn money to have a house and feed herself? Didn’t girls her age go to school? Ashleigh went quiet and then started speaking again, this time more calm and like the girl Nathan had talked to earlier. Holding his tongue and being careful of what he said, Nathan answered.
“You don’t have any reason to lie about it. So yeah I believe you, of course I don’t really know the different between strange and normal so it makes it easier I guess. But if you want to show me then, go ahead."
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Open up your eyes, you keep on crying, baby I'll bleed you dry.
Skies are blinking at me, I see a storm bubbling up from the sea.
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Post by RacingBelle on May 22, 2011 19:53:55 GMT -5
I stood up, another small small on my face. "Sure." I only needed to think for a moment to shape shift. I felt the familiar tingling sensation vibrating through my bones before I felt the lengthening of my limbs and spine and thickening and lengthening of my hair. I snorted and tossed my head. See me! I seemed to say excitedly. I was feeling the hot blood of a Thoroughbred gallop through my veins stronger than I ever did when I wasn't shifted. Run. Run. Run. My heartbeat pounded out it's rhythm. I did want to run, and I wanted to run so badly! I looked back at Nathan, a little apologetically, and burst into a thundering gallop. I ran for a little ways, turned and came back. I pranced in place for a moment, fighting the Thoroughbred side of me. I shook my head vigorously, baring my teeth. It was harder to control what it was telling me to do at times. I wondered if it was a thing that all shifters went through, or if it was just me. I hoped so. I didn't need any more problems to deal with. Shift, Ash, human. Your a human first! I was starting to feel panicked. Why couldn't I change back?! I whinnied, distress showing plainly. Wait, your making a novice mistake. I was too nervous to shift back so I was sort of stuck being a horse until I was calm. So I took a deep breath, and melted back into my human self.
"Sorry, it's a little hard to control at times." I panted. I was a little winded after fighting myself. That was a chore itself.
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Post by {J I S A} on May 23, 2011 15:01:18 GMT -5
Nathaniel Mark Everett
With the moon I run far from the carnage of the fiery sun...
Driven by the strangle of vein showing no mercy I'd do it again.
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Nathan watched intently as Ash started to change, her hair lengthened and thickened, silvered in color. Her body twisted into another shape. Truly, Nathan’s breath was stolen away as he stared at the tall Thoroughbred in front of him. She twitched and shuffled, as if she couldn’t stay still for quite long enough. Her brown eyes were apologetic before she thundered away, power in every one of her strides. Ash reined herself in and fought within her different minds. Nathan couldn’t take his eyes off of her. Soon she melted into her former self and apologized. Nathan shrugged.
“No problem. Looks like fun.”
He smiled again, his face lighting up. It did look fun, but it led Nathan to believe that he really wasn’t any Supernatural, but he didn’t feel normal.
“How’d you learn how to control all of that?"
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Open up your eyes, you keep on crying, baby I'll bleed you dry.
Skies are blinking at me, I see a storm bubbling up from the sea.
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Post by RacingBelle on May 23, 2011 17:42:59 GMT -5
"It is fun, until I get stuck being a Thoroughbred like I just did and then it's not so fun." I smiled, seeing Nathan's face light up with his smile. It was good just to smile and laugh with a...friend? Person, then, to be on the safe side. Just this once.
"Really, I don't control it. My shifted side is apart of me, and all shifters if they let it. Mostly I'm just telling it what to do, like when to leave me alone or shape shift. It's like...having another person in your head I suppose. Except this 'person' is an animal. Being half horse, I get a little..um..skittish around things. Like snakes, and predators. But I also gain some of its abilities too." I bit my lip. I was talking a little much again. I shrugged it off. This was better than talking to myself or a tree or a river or a rock or...
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Post by {J I S A} on May 23, 2011 17:52:00 GMT -5
Nathaniel Mark Everett
With the moon I run far from the carnage of the fiery sun...
Driven by the strangle of vein showing no mercy I'd do it again.
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Nathan let Ash keep on talking, reveling in the fact that he had someone to talk to. Someone, who sort of understood- a little. At least she wouldn’t look at him weirdly for not knowing what real life was like or think he was some mental patient escaped from a hospital. Of course, that could very well be what he was. That still didn’t make how he’d known about Supernaturals and EF make any sense. If that sentence, in fact made any sense. Nathan was content to keep asking questions as long as Ashleigh would answer them.
“You have friends that are… like you, right? Else, that’d be sort of… lonely I suppose.”
Simple conversation. It felt natural, and normal compared to the mystery of his lack of life. Maybe Ash could help him figure it out, though she seemed to have exhausted her information on what he could be. Not everyone could know everything in the world. Nathan just wished he knew a little more.
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Open up your eyes, you keep on crying, baby I'll bleed you dry.
Skies are blinking at me, I see a storm bubbling up from the sea.
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Post by RacingBelle on May 23, 2011 22:18:59 GMT -5
or a dog or... Nathen speaking snapped me out of my 'or's' and back into the present. "I have a couple of friends... I don't get to see them all that much, with us Supernaturals always being hunted but yeah. It's a little hard to get lonely, there's always people around you. But people who understand what a Supernatural's life is like, those people are few and far in between. Someone that I can actually talk to about life."
Oh wow, Ash, your getting sentimental. I looked away from Nathen and at the darkening sky. It was about to get dark and then my favorite part of the day would start, running in the forest thinking about...different things. I never did think about the same thing when I was running, usually anyway. Tonight, though, I think tonight I could stay with Nathen and just talk. It was nice, for now, to have some kind of 'normal' in my not so normal life. Really, I needed to find out what 'normal' meant. It was a word that I used a lot.
I couldn't think of any questions to ask Nathen. Which was odd, since I could usually come up with questions for just about anything. Nathen was different, maybe not Supernatural different, but different all the same. I wish that I really knew him. I didn't like unsolved mysteries. Strange, since life is one big mystery and most people that live it.
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