London Ruesah waited, pirched on a tall dead tree, balancing among the branches. The tree overlooked the desert plain, washed in the darkness of night. With the night, came the winds, blowing the desert sands into a maelstrom. But they weren’t winds at all, it was like a unexplainable force, forever chasing, forever hunting. London held his jacket closer to his body, flipping the collar up around his face, protecting his eyes. He had watched a girl for a few days now, frantically running in a head-chopped-off chicken like state. He watched her now, climbing the rocks towards its peak, trying to escape the storm, and whatever followed it.

“I think I should go get her now” said London

A twitch in the eye

“No no, wait until the other come back!”

A twitch in the eye

“But the others aren’t coming back, remember? Ariana said to follow her until she’s ready, until she’s faced it”

A twitch in the eye

“Don’t contradict what I say! I know I’m right!”

A twitch in the eye

“You’ll know to shut up before I throw you off this tree!”

A twitch in the eye

“If you do, I’m taking you with me!”

A twitch in the eye

“Shut up! We have to think of a plan to get her to move, we have to get her closer”

A yawn protruded from London’s mouth

“Sleep first, we’ll think tomorrow”

With that, London produced a yard of rope that hung from a jacket pocket, he tied one end around the thick tree branch, and the other around his ankle. Making sure it was secure on each end, he leapt off the branch, dangling upside down, rocking himself to sleep.

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TEAM PROTAGONIZE

Team Protagonize is about introducing your characters, from other stories you have written and placing them in a new story together. Currently there is only this story - The Darkness - but I will be thinking of new stories soon!

THE STORY SO FAR

The motley crew - Team Protagonize, are nearing an end, Issac has strange powers, he's a gateway? Will Vade, the Phoenix make an appearance? Where have the team from Silicon valley gone? What is Zanaria up to? Who is Mercuria? Will the team manage to defeat Kaos?

To find out, keep on reading The Darkness!

THE GOOD

Autumn 17 - - - (ElzuWolfe)
Currently, her soul is trapped inside of Lisle's being, so she acts as a second mind.
Autumn is from a Novel in the making – Chaos

Isaac 14 - - - (ChaosBeing)
Isaac is pyrokinetic and has lived his life mostly as an outcast. He has good instincts on who to trust, and if he thinks you can help you're bound to become friends eventually. He is from the story "Where The Embers Glow"

Lisle 9- - - (Traxisk)


Lisle is a stray soul that had been granted a body in Ezin's realm; she was an Elemental able to control darkness. Lisle's body has since been seized by her twin, and her spectral form is severely weakened, but it's unknown whether she remains an Elemental. - Lisle is from a short story called "Twinned", not available on Protagonize.

Mike Craw 83 - - -(Craziantix)
A piecemeal raptor, very intellectual but prefers saving his life over doing the right thing.
From "Quest Of The Datateam"

Moonal - - - (ElzuWolfe)
Moonal is the immortal guardian of time, he is a pacifist at heart, but cannot stand failing in helping others… Moonal has some rather large secrets… – Moonal is from a Novel in the making – Aeon

Sedusa 24 - - -(Craziantix)
A mermaid who was thrown out of her colony and nurses a grudge against her family.
From "Quest Of The Datateam"

Silver 3.8 Billion- - - (ElzuWolfe)
Silver is a renegade angel with an extremely dark past, he fights for all the right things, but is often blinded by his anonymous master. – Silver is from a Novel in the making – Chaos

The Angel of Torn Skirts - - - (Craziantix)
An angel recently fired from his post at the Ministry. Essentially good in all his dealings but nurses secrets.
From "Quest Of The Datateam"

THE UNSURE

Alastor - - - (Mike_itong)
Once arrogant and ruthless, Alastor thought he was the most powerful of all demons, however as events come to pass his alliance with those set out on a mission of good has become more tempting.

Count Vladislau Rokkhans 32 - - -(Craziantix)
A Rushyan centaur and landowner who was once very rich but has since lost his wealth and his wife, Lyra. A moody but pacifist fellow.
From "Quest Of The Datateam"

Crexnettle -3 - - -(Craziantix)
An undead bird who is truly neutral about good and bad, but will do anything to himself out of trouble.
From "Quest Of The Datateam"

Mike Craw 83 - - -(Craziantix)
A piecemeal raptor, very intellectual but prefers saving his life over doing the right thing.
From "Quest Of The Datateam"

Zanaria circa 17 - - - (buddy123002)

Zanaria is an eagle human. He has a quick temper and is also quick to pull out a weapon. He doesn't know what side the is on, he is in a constant flux between Good and Evil.


THE BAD

Alix 9- - - (Traxisk)

Alix is human, though at the moment she's controlled by the Darkness through those bugs. She can dissipate her body at will to become sheer darkness. - Alix is from a short story called "Twinned", not available on Protagonize.


Kaos- - - (ElzuWolfe)
Kaos is the immortal guardian of death, however he lost all hope and goodness when his heart was broken by a mysterious female immortal. Kaos is now a highly intelligent, cruel being, the very epitome of evil. – Kaos is from a Novel in the making – Chaos

updated Aug 27 '09 by PaulMacklin