Facing Nightmarish Memories (Rence Genesis)

by **Genesis** on March 18th, 2012, 6:58 pm

8 Spring 212 AV

Genesis sat on the ledge, her feet dangling a few feet above the water. She sighed, frustration seeping out. She had sat here for about an hour, teasing herself with the idea of jumping into the water. She would love to watch the world slip away into a wet blue haze, but she had worked all morning on her intricate new embroidery on her green dress and couldn't bare to have it hurt.

Around her, people moved about, cleaning up debris from the storm and floating about the many canals. They payed little notice to the dark-haired beauty sitting with her hands fiddling in her lap. Today she looked particularly handsome, the light was just right to let hints of blue and green show in her hair and add a porcelain look to her creamy pale skin. Genesis didn't mind when no one noticed her body, her past had seen enough of that. She knew what men wanted and she knew she had it. The young woman was tired of being an object for conquering, she hid her past and made herself anew.

It was lonely yet peaceful sitting by the canal, but still, she would never deny company.

by **Rence** on March 18th, 2012, 8:27 pm

Rence had made his way to the city of Ravok and what he found wasn't that impressive, a bunch of people running around cleaning up all this debris. Hopefully it gets better than this... Rence had found his way to a bench that overlooked a ledge near some water. Rence took a seat and started to look around but with all the people scurrying around he didn't even get to relax. How could he after.... He didn't want to think about it.

Rence sat there people watching, making sure everything was safe. Why did he let his paranoia get the best of him? Even with all the peopl running about one girl caught his eye. She was sitting on the ledge looking into the water. She wore a beautiful green dress that had impressive embroidering on it. He would know, he was part Dryka. Looking at her he noticed her hair seemed to glow a bluish green color, it was amazing. Rence pulled his eyes away from her, he had to stay focused on himself but every time he looked around he was brought back to her. She just seemed so sad and alone. Should he talk to her? He couldn't what if she betrayed him. Rence, without noticing, continued to stare at her as he pondered wether to talk to her or not.

by **Genesis** on March 18th, 2012, 9:01 pm

Genesis felt something stir inside of her, like it always seemed to. With an instinct few could understand, she turned her head around, locking eyes with a young man sitting a few yards away.

Just by the kindness in his eyes, she knew he was not from Ravok. The people here were violent and chaotic just like their god. Almost everyone was either a murderer, a thief, a rapist, or any combination of the three. Genesis, however, was none of them, she simply felt better about her own tainted past here. This stranger was clearly out of place.

Feeling obligated to invite him over, she patted the stone ground besides her and turned back towards the water. He may very well be an awful person, but it was too late to start regretting things now.

by **Rence** on March 18th, 2012, 9:26 pm

Rence was shocked, while he was lost in his thoughts she had locked eyes with him. Naturally when he has an experience like this Rence feels threatened but yet this was different. It felt intense like they both didn't know what to do but yet welcoming.

He saw her pat the ground next to her in an inviting fashion. What should he do? He has heard of the kind of people here, there dangerous and evil ways. Was she like them? No she couldn't and he wouldn't mind making a friend in this new place anyway. Rence started to play with his necklace deciding wether it was a mistake to go to her or not. Finally deciding he got up with a sigh, he couldn't believe he was doing this. He started to head towards her pulling his cloak closer making sure his tattoos were covered. He didn't need to think about that right now.

Once he reached the edge he was hesitant about sitting but got himself to do it. Rence felt a bit uneasy at first for he hadn't sat this close to someone by choice in a long time. Sitting down he saw just how beautiful she was. Her body was exactly what every man ever wanted but he had to keep himself from staring. Finally he got himself to stick out a hand, "Hello." Thats all that came out. He was surprised he even got that much out.

by **Genesis** on March 18th, 2012, 9:55 pm

Genesis looked down at his hand and shook her head, giving him an apologetic smile, "Hey, I'm Genesis." She noted how he had his cloak pulled thoroughly over his shoulders, hiding something clearly.

"What are you doing in Ravok, you seem a little fragile for such a violent city." Her voice was not cold, but it wasn't particularly cheery either. She refused to put on an act with this stranger, she said what she was thinking.

He was cute, but she didn't need contact. She would let him have his secrets.

by **Rence** on March 18th, 2012, 11:41 pm

Rence looked at Genesis pulling back his hand rather sheepishly. He didn't know why she didn't shake it by it must not be too important. Rence started to relax a bit but still kept his guard up, never know when you need it. He was rather surprised by how kind Genesis was acting towards him, someone she just met. Rence contemplated wether it was safe to say his real name but finally answered with a small smile, "My name is Rence. It's nice to meet you."

Rence let out a nervous laugh at the questio, trying not to give anything away he looked at the water. "To say the truth I don't really know. Guess I am looking for adventure." He couldn't look her in the eyes for he knew his would give away the pain he was truly feeling. Quickly Rence changed the subject, "How about you? Do you have family around here?" Rence would once in a while look around making sure it was safe and continues messing with his cloak trying to stay covered. He felt he could trust her but his paranoia kept him from completely trusting her.... At least for now.

by **Genesis** on March 19th, 2012, 12:09 am

Genesis looked at the water for a while, her eyes dark. Her family... not something she really wanted to share. But... she had asked him something first. It was only fair."I've been here since the end of winter, and no, I do not have any family here. I think my mother lived here, but I can't be positive." He didn't need to know her mother was dead and she didn't even know who her father was.

She looked around as she always did. You never knew who was watching you. She turned her attention back to the man besides her, it was odd really how they sat together. She didn't know him and he didn't know her. But yet, they sat together like old friends.

With a yelp Genesis was pulled to her feet by her hair. She whirled around, coming face to face with a pair of eyes full of anger. She panicked, had someone find out? Who told? The man, tan and built, began to rage, "You thought you wouldn't be discovered?" His voice was deep and filed with accusations, "You little witch."

She was done for, this was it. He knew, and now Rhysol's followers were after her. The man wrapped her hand around Genesis's arm and threw her to the ground. She hit with a thud, her hair spraying out around her. On impact, she yelped, the pain searing up her torso.

by **Rence** on March 19th, 2012, 12:27 am

Rence felt bad for asking the question. She seemed troubled by the subject but he didn't want to force anything on her so he just sat there looking at her. He was amazed at how they were so open with each other, were they meant to be friends? It felt good having someone he could talk with and as each moment passed he started to trust her more and more.

He noticed her looking around in the exact way he seemed to always do, they seemed to have more in common than he thought possible. He was hesitant but wanted to make sure she was ok. Rence lightly nudged her and asked, "Hey is something bo-," but before he finished she was yanked up by a large man with a yelp.

Rence was in shock, how could someone treat Genesis this way? She was such a nice, sweet person. The large man grumbled something and all Rence could make out of it was witch. Rence's mind started reeling, Genesis was a witch? She couldn't be... He was brought back from his thoughts with the loud thud and yelp that came from Genesis being thrown on the ground. He saw the large man starting to head towards her and without thinking Rence jumped in front of the man and stood boldly between him and his new friend.

"Hey! What's your issue? If your gonna hurt her you're gonna have to kill me first." Rence slowly moved his cloak to reveal the dagger underneath hoping nothing else was revealed. Rence thought to himself, What am I doing? I must be crazy....

by **Genesis** on March 19th, 2012, 1:12 am

Genesis stared at the man that had thrown her down from the ground. She had tried to keep herself a secret, but it was already too late. She watched the man who had been sitting next to her stand and reveal his weapon. Unless he was a god himself with that weapon, a dagger wouldn't stop rhysol's thug. He was raised on blood and gore.

Temporarily distracted, the thug turned to Rence, his hand gripping the longsword strapped to his back. There was no way in hell she was going to let him take this for her, he didn't know her! She was probably going to die anyways. She pulled herself up and ran the few feet between her and the attacker and lept onto his back, keeping the sword pressed in it's sheath.

"Guess what buddie, your not getting out of this alive!" She yelled, she couldn't predict the future like that, but maybe he would back down. Clung to his back she looked rather pathetic, she was tiny and he was large.

"Get off me you witch! Rhysol will protect me and your Avalis is nothing compared to him. Rhysol rules all," The man screeched as he grapped onto her arms, pulling her over his head and back onto the ground. The impact hurt worse the second time, but she managed to whip out her own tiny dagger. She hated not being prepared like she was. She got up and faced him, hatred was obvious in his eyes.

"I'm not going anywhere dude," she forced her voice to be firm, holding back the panic bubbling up inside of her. And then he swung his blade.

by **Rence** on March 19th, 2012, 1:30 am

Rence stood there in front of the man hoping he distracted the man enough for Genesis to escape. Suddenly she was clinging to his back being flung back and forth finally being thrown back to the ground. Recovering from this she got up and was ready to fight. Rence saw the fire in her eyes. Her bravery was amazing and he felt obligated to help her.

Comparing her and the large man he knew she couldn't win against the man at least not when he had that sword. Rence was about to throw off his cloak but hesitated. Is this safe? Finally he decided it was best for everyone. As he let his cloak fall off his tattoo came into full view of everyone nearby. He hoped nobody was paying attention to him. Quickly Rence reached for his bow, an arrow, and took aim. He took a breath and aimed for the man's swinging arm. Rence hoped that Genesis was able to dodge it and once the arm reached the other side he released the arrow. Everything seemed to slow down; the arrow, his breathing, everything. Finally with perfect accuracy the arrow lodged into the man's hand causing him to drop the blade.

Rence motioned for Genesis to come as he leaned down picking up his cloak and putting it back on. "C'mon Genesis we gotta go!" What was going on? He would have to ask her later when they were in safety.