Espers

[Jam Cliche]

[I'd say it could be a power. But more like possession of the mind. Temporary overwrite of one's consciousness remotely, if you want to get technical. BTW, Closed Space is an element from the anime Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu. In it, blue beings known as celestials are known to exist. Here, we're using it slightly different, whereas the blue beings and other assorted anomalies appear, and espers can initiate closed space and bring an entire section of the earth into it. Outside closed space, everything is normal, but inside, the user who activates it can choose who is taken inside. Espers' powers accelerate when inside closed space; much more powerful than in the normal world. Once you reach the end of a specific closed space, you will walk into an unusual elastic barrier. Everything inside closed space is like a different dimension. You can see outside the barrier, but it looks just like the inside, a grayish tinted version of the world with no sun or moon. And you can't see people, or anything moving outside. You cannot enter closed space unless you are taken into it by someone who activates it, or if you can activate it yourself, and choose to enter someone else's closed space. It is extremely difficult, in this RP, for an esper to initiate closed space; however, Enoch has a gift of being able to at will at any time or place. For the sake of the RP, I'm going to pretend that Enoch explained this to both Fook and Kevin already.]

"Choosing our own powers... subconsciously. Rip off!" Kevin joked. "So, it's possible to be fluent in another power besides the one you 'awaken' with. Am I dreaming? Pinch me. OW!" the two boys decided to mingle with the women, who, although apparently mutated in some way, seemed perfectly normal.

[Hey, can we get some evaluation of what they should look like here? Any parameters you can help with, so we can decide what they look like? Because, obviously, you're inviting tucker, you and myself to each decide what one of them look like. I just want to make sure we're on the same page here. Apologies for the majority of OOC rather than RP. I'm new to the whole thing]

[AmazingIdiot]

(OOC: Yeah that's kind of what I was thinking, bout the possession of the mind thing. Hmm, I'll have to watch that anime)

On his way back to his apartment Sawao ran into something rather disturbing. It wasn't a monster from the dark, or something that would haunt him from his past. No, this was far more worse. It was almost too sick and twisted to think about. One could feel the pain that this person brought to anyone within their distance. You could of cut the tension with a butter-knife. And there would be many more ways to describe the horror this person brought to babies that come into a world with them in it.

This person was his landlord.

Sawao hadn't really paid the rent in over 5 months and wasn't up to dealing with her at the moment. He had much more important things on his mind. Like what to eat for the night.

"Mr. Edigawa! Get over here!" she screamed. Sawao's eyes literally bled as she said those words. He was also quite annoyed at hearing his code name.

"I won't let you in till you pay me young man!" she said irritatedly. The hatred in her eyes was enough to make a firebeam that prieced the clouds above. She was truly an evil creature, casuing everyone to have a higher chance of skin cancer.

" I told you Mrs. Kitsrubami, I don't get paid till the end of the month" Sawao said plainly trying to avoid eye contact with the bat out of hell.

"That's what you said last month and the month before that! Now where is the rent?! " It was obvious she was trying to kill Sawao, any bystander could see that. But no one was brave enough to stand forth and protest against this evil and wicked queen.

"Well, you see Mrs. Kits, I've been held off for a while now on my payments. You know how the grocer is?" Sawao hated having to put up this false facade. Why did my alias have to be a grocer? he thought annoyed at that fact. During his inner mind battle, he missed the entire rant that the dictator of all that is un-holy had.

"You got that Mr. Edigawa? I'm only going to let it slide one more week. If it lasts longer then that you'll be forcedly kicked out" she said quite calmy. If you were new to the town and happened to walk by then, you would mistake her for someone with a soul.

"Yes, Mrs. Kits, now if you'll excuse me, I have to go make dinner" he said shoving her aside, and walking up to his musty apartment. He sighed as he opened the door. Then he saw someone sitting at the table.

"What're you doing here? Who let you in?" Sawao asked looking at the person sitting in the darkness. You could never trust old ladies to watch over your place these days, they truly are the hell-spawn of the new millenimum.

"I have some matters to discuss with you 'Mr. Edigawa'" the man said taunting the nickname. Sawao immediatly grew ten feet of back hair. The voice which could make someone either fall alseep, or want to go packing for the hills, was none other, then Major Kuzamoto.

(OOC: I'm not really focusing on description at the moment, morely character. I need to better myself at that, so for a while that's all my posts of an RP will be. At least in Esper. Oh and I know I've introduced/made at least 4 NPCs now, but I will be using them later. Make them have more appearances, three of which are important, sortof.)

[the_me]

[OOC: Actually, closed space is used MANY times in other sci-fi novles I've read about espers. And it is an actual dividen of our real world, or so it believed. But Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu is a bad reference to use when attempting to explain closed space. The creator of that anime bended some of the rules on closed space for viewing purposes. And in fact, never really had a definition for what closed space was. I'm not meaning to undermine you in any way, so please take no offense Jam Cliche. And I'll leave deciding what they look like up to you.]

"Rip off? Joking? Please try to contain yourself Kevin." Ms. Kat said as she left the room. But came right back into it holding Enoch by the arm.
"All six of you are going to spend some time with each other. No exceptions. And you guys are going to learn to respect each other. You're the best of your classes. Three espers and three mutants. The six of you are going to be fighting for dear life soon enough. You should all learn to tolerate and respect those whom may save your life in the near future."

With that Kat actually left. Leaving all six of them alone in the class room.

"So what are we suppose to do, exchange phone numbers?" Asked Fook.

"That might not be a bad idea, As I see it." Said Enoch. "We'll need to keep in touch in order to keep our bearings in case of an event. Of course I'll always be first order priority because I'm the only one who can initiate closed space. If I'm dead, then you'll have to use Ms. Kat. Her powers are slowly drying with her age, but she'd at least be able to make a nice little space for you guys to carry on the rest." As he said 'you guys' he mainly gestured at the three mutants. He obviously had yet to find any confidence his the other two boys. The reasoning for this was obvious. The phone numbers were exchanged and everyone was informed of the situation.

Enoch was decided to train Fook and Kevin on how to perform a closed space. After the deed was done and they could carry out the task flawlessly, then there would be three groups inside of the six. The espers job would be to create the closed space and to boost the effects of the mutants. The mutants job would be to go on full attack basis and whip out the enemy as soon as possible.

[Everyone will have one mutant, you can decide their personalities and what they say, as well as what they look like, fair?]

[Jam Cliche]

[But of course. Really, I've seen references to another phrase quite similar to closed space, most likely associated as the same term. I couldn't say that for sure though, so I thought the element of closed space was specific to the anime, whilst similar references had definitions of their own. Though, as I see it, the basic premise I placed for it in this RP would probably be the simplest way to incorporate it without much confusion. That was really my goal the whole time. Think I had any luck? ]

As the 6 finally made their way out of the unused classroom, Kevin noted the approach of Allison, who was strolling close behind him after the talk that passed between the 6. Everyone agreed that their abilities weren't the only reason they took 3 of each of them. Obviously, Ms Kat and the rest of Esper wanted all their best kiddies to get "close". Everyone seemed to have a bit of chemistry, and Kevin found himself making idle conversation to the girl still trudging at his heels, rather than his side, since the teacher had made her exit.

Being single, Kevin had ample opportunity to examine the opposite sex, and this one had the figure of a goddess. He successfully managed not to get caught during his staring contest with her hips whilst Enoch had given them the Closed Space lecture, and hell, the top shelf definitely wasn't an eye sore either. If these girls are mutants, the only thing he could imagine hiding under her was a pair of wings to match the face of an angel hiding behind her shoulder-length silky brunette hair.

"Hello? Anyone there?" Kevin snapped back into reality and spun around to face the reality backing up the daydream. His face looking like he'd just unfolded out of a pretzel, a sharp giggle escaped the woman's lips, before she looked him in the eye with a mocking tone. "I asked if you have any idea the extent of your abilities?"

"No", he answered, totally not trying not to make another impression of Forest Gump while he backed out of his daze, "What about you? What makes you so special?"

"Bone structure", was her simple answer. Then came the slightly more complicated, "The cells in my frame contain cells of a substance not unlike diamonds, but obviously more organic. The result: intense physical strength and defense against a normal physical attack, without losing any part of my delicate figure that you men obviously adore," She ended with a smirk, obviously having had caught him red-handed. His crimson face only proved her point, and she finally parted ways with him, making sure he knew he had better call her later, somehow without making it seem personal. His daze flooded right back in, as he tried now to sort out the spectacular events of his first day of school.

He arrived back at his cheap apartment around 5, skillfully avoiding his chubby, annoying landlord on the first floor, who, instead of asking if he's paid his rent, always asked if he had the money for next month. Greedy pig...

First day's homework wouldn't be due for two days, but they were really telling him just to do it while he could so day 2 wouldn't pile up. So much for grace. All the money troubles and annoying Senior year almost seemed worth it for the college he had planned to go to, but with the new change of plans straight from Esper, he could finally start withdrawing from that savings account. Since he was getting "badged", Ms. Kat assured him that they'd be paying for most of his expenses in the future.

Now then, there was only the matter of what he could actually do.

Seriously, is this all some elaborate joke? I mean, besides the incident this morning, which could have all been special effects, he paused midthought, wondering how much he even believed that. He shook his head and dug into his backpack, and began his tedious homework.

[the_me]

[Go into the discussion forum, we'll go ahead and get all this "closed space" stuff straightened out post haste.]

"Hi there!" Her voice cut the air like a sword. Her name was Yui. And she had already unofficially chose Enoch to be her partner.

"Hi." Uttered Enoch, half assidly.

"So Kat said that you were the strongest Esper in the whole school, is that true?"

"Possibly."

"Don't you know?"

"The other's obviously hold a very strong power as well. I don't think it would be a fair comparison. Keep in mind that Espers develop their powers far later in life then mutants do."

"Really? Wanta know what I can do?"

Enoch nodded his head, still without giving her full attention.

"I can electrical waves. And process information at super speeds."

This part caught Enoch's attention very firmly.

"Electrical waves?"

"Yes, I can shoot blasts of super fast moving electricity from any part of my body I want to. I can even use electromagnetic pulses to create a field around my body in order to bend steal, and stop bullets, and if there's enough medal in the environment around me I can even fly."

Enoch suddenly turned around to look at her while she said this. She had bright blue eyes and long brown hair.

"Those powers are fantastic. You'll sure to be a valuable asset to my ESPER team."

"We're a team."

"Yes. All six of us belong to the Echo Sixteen Unit. I'm it's unofficial commander." Enoch said this loud and clear so that the other five could hear as well."

"Wow, but what can you do?"

"What do you mean?"

"I'm sure that I'll be a valuable asset, but what about you?"

"I've killed more giants then I weight in pounds, I can activate closed space whenever I want, and my ESP powers are at this point far beyond any of those whom I've meat before."

"So what good is that going to do me?"

"Never mind, You'll see as time progresses."

"Well, see ya tomarrow!"

Enoch went down into the basement of the school. There were many rooms there for members of ESPER. He oped the door with the key that the Sargent had given him. Inside was a very nice desk, empty book case, and fold out couch. Home sweet home.

[AmazingIdiot]

"Major Kuzamoto!" Sawao chuckled uneasily. "What are you doing here?"

"Are you deaf boy? I have questions for you" Kuzamoto said bringing the young man to attention. "Why didn't you investigate the Marble Station Incident?!"

"Well, umm, you see. . ." Sawao was struggling with what to say. "I was going to give that to the new recruits tomorrow morning"

"That's actully why I'm here Sawao, it seems that more have been passed then originally planned." he said throwing a file towards the disgrunteled Sawao. It held information about each new recruit. Then the Major continued "But honestly Sawao, giving an assignment like that to the new recruits, are you mad? Do you really think any of them would make it after something like that?! I know you're a little higher ranked then them Sawao, and therefore have the higher authority, but something like that is just plain suicide. " The Major said with the calm force of a storm. Looking intently at the man before him, the Major seemed to pierce into his soul.

Since when was this an interrogation? Sawao was tired of having to deal with the Major, one conversation a day is enough with the commanding bastard of the military branch. "Well, sir, it would weed out the weaker ones that don't deserve to be here." Sawao pasued thinking of what else to say. "If you want I will watch over them during this assignment, making sure that nothing goes wrong." he suggested hoping that the Major would turn that down. He really didn't want to do much tomorrow, he preferred to take the day off.

"Excellent thinking Sawao! It seems I was wrong about you!" Kuzamoto cheered with the sound of a drunk. "Now where do you keep your beer, laddie? I've got a good feeling about tomorrow!" The Major reverted to his happy-go lucky self. The beer wanting, stubble possessing, drunk of the town.

I wonder if the rumors are true about the commander being bi-polar? Sawao didn't even smile or laugh when he thought that, you'd be the first to die if you laughed in the presence of Major Kuzamoto. "I don't have any alcohol here. Now if you'd please, leave Major. I got to eat." he said trying to get the Major to leave. He was quite upset at the commander making an unexpected visit.

"You won't even offer me food?! What kind of respecting soldier are you?!" Sawao started to protest, before he could the drunken commander laughed. "No need to laddie! God I love taunting the lowerings." he laughed leaving the apartment. In the distance Sawao could hear his landlord talking with the Major. Shortly thereafter Kuzamoto screamed, leaving the hellish place for good.

Ha, even the commander can't handle such a evil soulless person Sawao laughed freely, feeling that he barely escaped the Majors wrath. "I should of just sent Psychotic Ben Junsuki, he would of taken of it easily" Oh, well Sawao rummaged through his pantry and found some easy instant Ramen. The lazy persons best friend. He ate it wordlessly, ignoring the chatter of everything outside. Blocking out everything, he thought of how to approach tomorrow's assignment.

Hmm, it should be easy with so many new recurits handling it. A few might die though, or not. Supossedly they know how to use closed space. Useful, I guess. . . he was looking at the file the Major had handed him. "Enoch, Fook, Kevin, Yui, and two others with un-known information." Sawao said voicing his thoughts. "Guess I'll have to meet them at about noon tomorrow." Knowing they were new Sawao thought it would take them an entire afternoon to deal with Marble Station incident.

Tired he hopped off his chair and plodded over to his dank bedroom. The smell of the place would kill any normal human, or at least someone sensitive to smells. Sawao didn't seem to care as he shoved a pile of papers off the broken springed bed, and fell onto it. Eventually his back would break from the kind of torture the bed rendurred. Until then, he might as well of gotten used to it.

He thought of the past once more, sometimes wishing to take it back. He stared at the ceiling losing himself in the many dots that appeared in his eyes at night. The mist and lure of the nighttime creatures almost took him, but he had to hear the scream. Shaking himself awake he looked outside at the building across the street. The abanded building that caused him so much pain. He decided he might as well of gotten up.

He didn't know why but the building constanly casued him to feel as if he was being hunted. Hunted by that which all humans fear the most, themselves. He started to walk towards it , but only got to the hallway before the mist once again started to cover his eyes, inviting him into a convoluted paradise that could only come with the promise of a slumber. Shortly thereafter he collasped sinking into his dreams of an old reality.

(OOC: I'm not going to rush the story or anything, Sawao will probably be knocked out in some weird dream stuff for a week or something like that. Making sure that you guys develop more powers wise and other stuff.)

[AmazingIdiot]

(OOC: Well, you, The_me, and Jams all learned a little bit about your powers. Though The_me already knew really. And you each get one mutant fighter of sorts. As for my character .Sawao, he didn't kill the informant, ran into his pure evil and soulless landlord, and had a discussion with The Major about you guys. I figure in two of my posts or so I'd meet up with you guys.

Srry for the all OOC post, had to bring tucker up to date.)