《NEW//WORLD》 OLD//WORLD Text "Do you like the stars?" Hiki Kanzanori asked Kazetagi Okaki as they gazed upon the night sky. A gentle breeze wooshed in the air as it hit them, making them slightly cold. Hiki Kanzanori. Age: 14. Originally tasked with watching the irresponsible fleshball known as Kazetagi when his parents went out, he and Kazetagi formed a friendship. "Mmm... I don''t know. They''re just kinda there.", Responded Kazetagi. Kazetagi Okaki. Age: about to turn 12. A highly naive and irresponsible tween. After driving multiple babysitters to the point of quitting with stupidity, his parents found Hiki. Hiki, unlike the others, actually took the time to engage with kinetic energy incarnate, learning his interests, entertaining each other, that stuff.Since then, Kazetagi''s looked up to him. Nickname: Kaze. Kaze''s parents went out at night. First time in a few months. Hiki was once again tasked to make sure Kaze didn''t kill himself by falling too hard. It was a pretty peaceful and calm night, so the two went outside to enjoy the chill of the night breeze. Hiki: "Hey, Kaze." Kaze: "What''s up?" Hiki: "If I don''t see you tomorrow, happy 12th, dude." Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. Kazetagi''s expression lighted. He seemed pretty happy that Hiki remembered, despite him talking about how his birthday was really close each passing minute. Kaze: "Thanks, Hiki!" Said Kaze, practically illuminating the darkness of the night with his happiness. Hiki: "No problem, man. I''ll be sure to bring you something extra cool. You''re still into Beyblade, right?" Kaze nods rapidly with excitement. Hiki: "I''ll be sure to bring you a cool one, then. I''ll bring some of mine, and we can see who''s better." Kaze:coughcough"Me."coughcough Hiki: "Yeah, alright, bud. It''s getting late. You don''t wanna catch a cold. Let''s watch a movie- I''ll make popcorn." Kaze: "Hooray! But I''m choosing this time!" Hiki chuckles. It''s fair after all. He chose a movie neither of them were interested in last time. Hiki: "Deal." Kaze: "Hooray!!" And Kazetagi sprints inside. Hiki gets up and walks inside, going to the kitchen and setting up the pan. He brings out the honey butter and cinnamon, to make it the way they both like it. The tv blasts an 8-bit rendition of the Universal Studios theme loud enough to probably wake the neighbors up. It''s quickly muted. Kaze yells out from the living room. Kaze: "Sorry!" Hiki: "Was that Scott Pilgrim--" He yells back, Hiki: "Hey, you sure you can be watching that? It''s rated 13 and up, you know!" Kaze: "Yeah!" Hiki: "I''ve heard it''s against the law to watch a PG-13 movie without being 13!" Kaze: "What?!" Hiki: "Just joshing. Besides, even if the policedid come here, we''d make the most epic escape action movies have ever seen!" Kaze: "Yeah!!" As the popcorn pops on the stove, Hiki goes to the couch, sitting down. Suddenly, pillars of light rise from the ground. Rapidly, I might add. Hiki: "The hell?!" And Kaze is consumed by a pillar of light. Hiki: "Kaze!" And so is Hiki. ... End. The front door opens, Kazetagi''s mother and father, Aragi and Isuki respectively. Aragi Okaki: "Boys, we''re... Home...?" The smell of burning popcorn intoxicated the room. The movie was almost over, and Hiki and Kaze were nowhere to be found. Izuki Okaki: "...Kaze? Hiki?" NEW//CIRCUMSTANCES ---------------------------------------------------------- Last time on NEW//WORLD, Kazetagi and Hiki were surrounded by a strange light, passing out. I wonder what that was about. This time, Kaze awakens to find himself in a NEW//WORLD. (i wont be namedropping every time "new world" is said i promise) ----------------------------------------------------------
"The wind feels so nice..."
Is what Kazetagi thought before opening his eyes. The wind had a nice chill to it as it whistled with the wind and had just enough power to shake a few branches. It felt nice. Upon opening his eyes, he was resting on a cliffside. To his left, an ocean. To his right, a lush forest. The two were cut off abruptly, leading into each other. The only thing stopping someone from walking one step off the grass and falling into the water were a few small platforms of stone. Kazetagi: "Wh- I don''t think a forest just cuts off like that." He gets up, looking behind him. There was a wall. The wall seems to go on forever, but luckily there are open gates to the left of it. He heads in. It was a bustling community with shops, live music, and activities galore. Kazetagi walks around, admiring the enjoyment coming from practically everything. Remembering he doesn''t know where the hell he is, he walks up to someone, tapping them on the shoulder. They turn around. They''re wearing all black robes and have a mostly red mask on, obscuring their face. The part this isn''t red is the right eye, which is all white. ???: "Hello, child. How may I help you?" Kazetagi: "What is this place?" ???: "Are you not from here? This is Ayeviel. Where we are standing right now is known simply as ''The Capital''. It''s surrounded by 3 vast areas. One is a lush forest, home of those who can control the soil and stone to their will. Another, a beach and ocean, those who prefer to do tricks with water. The third, dormant volcano surrounded by stone and sand where those who manipulate fire reside. Although they have these areas to perform tasks and not disrupt each other, they help each other with their resources. Those who manipulate fire provide energy and warmth, those with water provide it to drink and grow crops, those with earth provide stone for construction, and crops for food. Where we stand is a place for everyone to come together to enjoy themselves and build bonds. I am Ignis Dei. Please, allow me to escort you to the castle so you may meet our king." This story has been taken without authorization. Report any sightings. Kazetagi: "Okay!" The two would head deeper into The Capital, Ignis buying Kazetagi an apple as a snack. Everyone''s having a great time. Kazetagi can''t see a single unhappy person. Eventually, they arrive to the castle. There are many rooms and hallways, but the two head forward to a spiral staircase. Ignis: "I predict you''ll like our king. He''s quite fun-loving and carefree. Unlike other kingdoms, he doesn''t have a throne. He sees it as sign of being above everyone else. Which he personally dislikes feeling that way." When they make it up, they make it to the throne room. In the center, there is a round table. Bookshelves and paintings line the walls, and there''s no throne. There was someone reading at the table. They were wearing clothes only a bit better than the common clothes Kazetagi has seen so far. They put the book down and stand up, pushing their chair in. ???: "Good morning, Ignis Dei! How may I help you?" Ignis, to Kazetagi: "This is our king, Blair Percyvell." Ignis, to Blair: "Good morning, my king. This young one is from a different land." Blair: "I see! It is nice to meet you, young one. What brings you here?" Kazetagi: "Er... I''m not actually sure. I was hanging out with my friend when we were surrounded by a bright light. I woke up here." Blair: "I see... Well, I would be happy to allow you a home in this kingdom to stay in until you find your way." Kazetagi: "I would really like that. Thank you." Blair: "Of course, young one! I take it you don''t know much about the surrounding areas?" Ignis: "I explained what each of them are, but he is unacquainted with them further." Blair: "I see. I will administer 3 people from each one to show you around." Kazetagi: "Thank you!" Blair: "Of course!" King Blair smiles.