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Post by ultimus5 on May 8, 2012 12:04:51 GMT -5
MOAR !!! ... please ;D
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Post by Roxstar on May 8, 2012 13:12:31 GMT -5
Okay, okay....you've got me brainstorming. I think it's time to turn up the heat between Arella and Psi.
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Post by Roxstar on May 8, 2012 13:41:49 GMT -5
Alrighty...a peek into some upcoming Journals!
Journal Entry 296 – “The Snake Under the Rock”- Tormented Soil, Rox's brother, uses Viper
Journal Entry 301 – “Brother Lost”- Extant Force tracks Tormented Soil
Journal Entry 316 – “Mesmera’s Eyes”Journal Entry 318 – “My Guardian Angel”- Arella becomes highly protective
Journal Entry 323 – “Losing Flight”- Extant Force fight Scope, a sharpshooter who never misses
Journal Entry 324 – “Forbidden Love”Journal Entry 325 – “Clear Waters”Journal Entry 330 – “The Kings of Edom”- Extant Force takes on the Qliphotic Realm
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Post by Roxstar on May 8, 2012 17:22:31 GMT -5
Journal Entry 296 – “The Snake Under the Rock” June 17, 2010
Dear Journal,
This past week has been insane. There was a big scene down in Africa that we had to hitch a plane ride to take care of. A group of soldiers known as the Viper have been trying to get their hands on the Serpent Lantern. I don’t know exactly what it does but they believe that it’ll grant them some mystical power or something.
Needless to say, Extant Force was triumphant once again. We took down Viperia and the Supreme Serpant. HA! Let me tell you, that guy was obsessed with snakes! Something about a serpent god…Mama? Ehh, anyway, easy work for the EF.
There was a fun surprise though, which ended keeping us in Africa longer than we had originally planned. One of Viper’s soldiers was none other than Roxstar’s brother Clay. Rox seemed very confused by this and it actually threw him off his game a bit, dragging out one of our fights. He pulled through, though, and explained about seeing his brother. He wasn’t really surprised that he was fighting us...he was raised under the influence of another evil faction of soldiers. What Rox found interesting was that he would be in Africa.
What brought him there? What motives did he really have?
You see Clay, or Tormented Soil as he likes to call himself, doesn’t typically work under someone else unless he is after something for himself. That’s where the Serpent Lantern comes into play. That’s not a play he would normally make. Was there something else he was after? Roxstar is determined to find out. That’s why we’re still here in Africa. I’ll post an update later once I know more information.
-Micah
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Post by Roxstar on May 11, 2012 13:08:43 GMT -5
Journal Entry 301 – “Brother Lost” June 30, 2010
Dear Journal,
So we’ve continued our search for Tormented Soil. It’s finally led us back to the states. I’m so glad to be back! I’ve never seen Rox so determined at something before. It’s like the rest of the world has vanished and all that matters is finding his brother.
Arella actually get very curious about his actions. I guess she’s not used to such determination. I had to explain that no matter how evil he’s acted, Clay is still Rox’s brother. Rox has hope that Clay can reverse all the wrongs he has committed. She thought that Clay should be punished for his crimes and I actually agree but Rox believes in unconditional forgiveness. Honestly, I think Clay should change his stars first before he is forgiven.
Rox told me once that to fight anger with anger only doubles said anger. But to fight anger with love cancels it out. It’s quite a profound statement. I still believe we should just throw his brother in the slammer. Rox wants to save him. I’m worried this will only bring more trouble. I mean, Clay has been brainwashed to be malevolent; to disregard life. I really don’t think there is any coming back from that. Clay is lost for good. He is, forever and invariably, a tormented soul.
-Micah
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Post by Roxstar on May 11, 2012 17:36:41 GMT -5
Journal Entry 316 – “Mesmera’s Eyes” August 4, 2010
Dear Journal,
Had an interesting encounter the other day. Let me first start from the beginning. One of our newer recruits, The Delusionist…who I find fascinating by the way. He has the ability to make illusions so convincing that it’s even hard for me to determine what reality is and what isn’t. And I consider myself to have excellent control over my mind. I can only imagine what these delusions look like to others.
Anyway, he brought to our attention someone who he’s been having trouble with for several years. His nemesis if you will. Basically she can emit such a strong amount of pheromones that one can’t resist her charm. I figured I would be immune. After all, every sense has to be processed by the brain right? Boy was I wrong.
Once we got near Mesmera I began to fall deeply in love with her. I can’t explain it. First she attacked me with the pheromones. I couldn’t contain the chemical reaction it had on me. It’s completely indescribable. Once she had me under her control she began to manipulate my memories. I could feel her insert pieces of history I knew weren’t real. First it was a fancy dinner. Then surfing at the beach. Kissing in the sand. I even remembered meeting her parents. It was surreal. A reminder of why I don’t manipulate others’ thoughts…just read them.
When it was all said and done she had me under her complete control. I knew what I was doing but couldn’t help myself. When I turned on my team I was immediately knocked out. Roxstar must have whacked me good because I don’t remember anything about the battle after that. When I woke up I was surprised to find that I still remembered who I was. Her strategy is apparently not to replace memories but instead add some of herself. It was difficult at first to determine what was true but then it became easy. In all of her memories I can see…I’ve not been able to see since I was five years old. Soon I was able to wipe the memories completely.
Roxstar told me that once I went down Arella became furious. She unleashed a power he hadn’t seen before. The skies blackened. Rain poured. Lightning flashed everywhere as the streets became electrified with static. He told me that Arella brought down a lightning bolt so large that it took out half the block. Several members of EF are actually getting medical treatment it was so bad. I asked if I could speak with her but Rox said she was in lock down. It scares me to think she could do such a thing. What other power has she yet to unleash?
-Micah
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Post by ultimus5 on May 12, 2012 4:16:00 GMT -5
Just so you know, you have me completely enthralled with these journals. Good job sir! I keep the page up and refresh it a few times a day just to see if you have posted more lol.
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Post by Roxstar on May 25, 2012 13:58:35 GMT -5
Journal Entry 318 – “My Guardian Angel” August 11, 2010
Dear Journal,
Roxstar finally let Arella out of confinement, as if she couldn’t have gotten out herself. Ever since she’s been out, though, she’s been acting weird again. It’s like she just discovered I was blind and forgot that I can ‘technically’ see well enough to get around. Anytime there’s a pot hole or a curb she’s constantly hold my hand or warning me. Her intentions are well but it’s really annoying.
It’s not limited to just that though. When the team’s out fighting crime, she won’t let me do my part. “It’s okay. I’ve got it!” she says. Ugh! Frustrates me to no end. I get that I almost died but she’s witnesses hundreds, if not, thousands of deaths. Why am I so important all of the sudden? When did she start caring for a human being so much?
She also hovers. When I’m in the study reading or relaxing, she’s there. Looking over my shoulder as if something was to jump out of the Qliphothic realm and attack me. I’m not sure if she’s really over the trauma and ready to face the world yet. I mean, last time this happened she nearly obliterated the whole planet. I think I need to either confront her or Rox about this. Or maybe it’s time to have another hypnosis session.
-Micah
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Post by Brick on May 30, 2012 23:06:01 GMT -5
This is awesome. Really making me consider trying something like this for one of my own characters.
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Post by Roxstar on Jun 6, 2012 17:12:15 GMT -5
Journal Entry 323 – “Losing Flight” August 21, 2010
Dear Journal,
I’ve regretted things in the past but never like this. I know that being a super hero means being put in situations where quick decisions must be made. Usually I make those decisions based on logic and reason but last night I just lost it. My emotions overcame me like never before, filling me with anger.
Extant Force had been getting several leads on an assassin. This assassin was good, real good. The manner in which people were being killed should’ve been an impossibility. Most of his targets generally had 1 inch of visible space. It was usually pitch black on top of that. I’ve seen marksmen’s work before but this guy’s aim was ridiculous.
After one of the murders we decided to take one of our newer members with us. He has a very unique ability that we believed could aid us in finding the assassin. Clockwork can manipulate time. We were hoping that once at the scene of the crime, Clockwork would be able to take us through the assassination step by step and he did just that. I watched as the bullet slipped through a crack barely wide enough for the casing to fit through as Skyborne illuminated the room so we could see.
Foot by foot we followed the bullet back to its owner. An event that had only taken seconds took us hours to retrace. Yeah, Clockwork can slow down time as well. We discovered that the assailant’s name was Scope and that…get this…he was 10 miles away when he made that shot!!! I tried to read his mind but apparently you can’t do that when revisiting the past so I have no idea who sent him or what his motives were.
However, once we returned to our time we managed tracked him down. We caught him off guard at his home, though not off guard enough. When we got there he shot Arella and she dropped to the floor. Dead. I went into a fit of rage. I took what was most precious to him. In much the same manner which it had been taken from me, I used my telekinesis to rip his eyes from their sockets. The devastation of her loss tore at my soul. I couldn’t…can’t…believe what happened. I feel like the bullet pierced my heart instead of hers. Why did this happen? I miss her already. I never realized how much I needed her until she was taken from me. God, please send her back!
-Micah
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Post by Roxstar on Jun 11, 2012 17:04:42 GMT -5
Journal Entry 324 – “Forbidden Love” August 24, 2010
Dear Journal,
God has answered my prayers!! Or at least has reminded me of that which I had forgotten. Arella has been reborn. Like a giant blue phoenix, she lives again. We had all been so caught in our emotions and anxiety that we forgot that Arella was an immortal. I guess maybe it’s because we had never seen her die or possibly we thought that her immortality kept her from being killed directly…whatever the case, she’s alive again.
Thank the Lord!
With all this commotion I’ve been thinking a lot about Arella and myself. Why was I so heartbroken when I thought she had died? She wasn’t really the easiest thing to get along with, however, there’s something about her that intrigues me. Is it possible to be in love with a goddess? No surely that’s not it. She’s always seemed to treat me different than other humans, though. Why was I so special to her? Every time I’ve tried to enquire with her about these matters something else gets in the way. Mind reading doesn’t seem to work either.
Even though I know she’s back I need some time to myself to contemplate our situation. At least now that I’m not mourning over her death I might be able to think clearly. That’s why I’ve asked Rox if I can take a short vacation. I haven’t told Arella yet…I wonder how she’ll take it.
-Micah
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Post by Roxstar on Sept 7, 2012 13:43:14 GMT -5
Hey guys!! It's been a while. Sorry about that. I've been quite detached from Champions lately and as such haven't thought about my characters all that much. Especially Psi's journals. But I'm back...writing at least. So with that, onto the new entry!
Journal Entry 325 – “Clear Waters” August 30, 2010
Dear Journal,
My plane touched down about 5 hours ago, I think. Aruba’s beautiful. Very relaxing. Enough to take my mind off everything that’s happened in the last year or so at least. Rox didn’t act like he was too thrilled about me coming here but I needed it. He’ll appreciate how better focused I’ll be when I get back.
Now…to get into the matters at hand. I’ve got to figure out this tension with Arella. It’s not allowing me to handle situations appropriately. I mean, as someone who depends solely on his mind as his weapon, can I effectively handle myself on the battlefield when I’m more concerned about Arella than I am the safety of my team? It was different when we were just a duo but Roxstar is counting on me to be there for the team.
The problem is I think I’m falling for Arella. I don’t really know why though. She’s crass, cynical, and insolent. There’s something about her though. She’s different with me. I don’t know if it’s just a spurt of curiosity or if it’s actually genuine affection. Her character intrigues me. It’s almost as if she has split personalities. Which, if I wasn’t a mind reader, wouldn’t doubt based on her immortal state. I think what confuses me the most is that I would have such feelings about a person who has about as much compassion as the Nazi soldiers that imprisoned me so many years ago. How is she any different? Do the experiences from my past draw me to thosesort of people? I’d like to think not.
Who knows? I have psychic powers but that doesn’t mean I’m a psychologist. I’m only able to see into minds, not discern them.
I need to make a decision. Do I choose go with emotion or rationale? Love or friendship? I don’t know what to do. I wonder what Stranger would tell me in a situation like this? “Do what is best for those you would protect,” would probably be his lesson for the day. I guess I should stand by his principles. I need to put my team first instead of letting my emotions distract me. Logic wins.
…for now.
-Micah
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Post by ultimus5 on Oct 14, 2012 23:17:31 GMT -5
;D ;D moar !!
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Post by Roxstar on Oct 16, 2012 16:15:13 GMT -5
You can head over here if you want some more to read. I'm putting the journals on hold for a little while so that I can do some planning for a novel version.
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Post by ultimus5 on Oct 17, 2012 8:40:29 GMT -5
A novel version you say? ;D Sounds awesome buddy, keep me up to date on that one, would you. I'm all about me some good reading
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