Am I in Heaven? (Open)

[Silvestra Taxo]

Welcome to earth. The planet that is nothing but the new hell. The planet that is nothing but slavery to all humans. In this game, surviving, is the key needed. And that's what Silvestra thrived. She had many goals and ambitions to achieve, mainly for this planet, to be more precise: peace. Peace for everyone. Although this planet cannot, or didn't used to, in Silvestra's perspective, have peace all the time. But, she doubt that things like slavery and common murderer to all humans existed back then. Sometimes, she wished that she was never born in this time period. Even if her death was at the beginning on this time period, it was better than to live in it, and die with nothing left in her hands, nothing more than just her failure of attempting to bring peace, and not only peace, but to drive those filthy monkeys out of this planet.. or at least... cage them in a zoo. Ohoh.

She remembered the stories her parents, mainly to be her father, about the time when how humans were overpowered by the race, so called "Saiyans" a century ago. And here they are now, torturing these humans out of their amusement. Silvestra however, was disgusted. She wanted a normal life, like any other human would have. Not really normal, but at least another race that now claims to be the dominant of this planet owning another human! Someone needs to step up. Someone needs to put that great King Kong king right into his place. Silvestra would gladly be the type of girl to perform the action with no hesitation. But then again, what can she do? She in fact lacks in different aspects she can name in every book, but one: And that one aspect, was speed.

Some may not believe it or not, but Silvestra as a child back then, loved to get physical. Not the fighting type, but rather more than running. Although she mostly fails at pretty much anything any combater needs, she only seems to be most confident in speed. Speed was like everything to her. Being able to mostly escape from foes felt like a good thing to her, even though she may flee like a coward. At least though, she's able to get out alive. It is quite fun being all quick and whatnot, but it still wasn't considered good enough just as yet, though. There can, or are others that are quicker than her, which she really didn't think about, up until now. Not much to expect from Silvestra and her little ego.

Currently, Silvestra was in the Blood Pains, where the perilous creatures ponder about. It was anything better than to be filled with a community filled with most humans that have nothing to hope on, or lack of confidence. But, it is actually true even Silvestra lacks confidence behind her little ego. But hey, everyone lacks at something. But now wasn't exactly the time to give a lecture about things such as confidence and whatnot. The lone girl has been crawling around the plains, luckily not devoured in a creature's stomach for at least an hour, so that's a good sign.

The human girl shoved both her hands into her MP3-like sweater pockets, her hoodie covering her multi-colored, but most likely green hair, and her hair covering her right eye, with nothing more than just a mere frown in the inside. But in the outside, it looks like a regular monotone facial expression. But, it's best not to judge the outer appearance of someone.

"Well... this is at least better than the settlement thingy back at home." She muttered to herself. However, as she kept walking, Silvestra saw some sort of bright light in the distance. Squinting, a brow raised with curiosity. What was that light..? Was it just an illusion, or was it real...? It was best to see to find out. Silvestra would have no doubts of what would happen to her anyway. This place was already hell as it seems. And so with no regrets, Silvestra ran into the light that was in the distance, mainly covered by a wall of bushes in the plains. As Silvestra walked in, her red eyes did nothing but wid in shock, and her mouth opened in astonishment. What happened as Silvi went into the light?

As Silvestra went into the light, she found herself in nothing more, than a beautiful location. This location was sunny.. it was bright.. the grass was crystal clear, bright green! No blood whatsoever! The trees! They were healthier as heavier! And to top it all off, a waterfall gushing its way down to the.. watery area. "What... what is this place...?" She asked herself with surprise. Whatever it was, it felt like she wasn't on earth. It felt like.. she was in heaven! Maybe even greater than heaven! "This place's amazing! No death here whatsoever! And most importantly... not one single human or monkey in sight... for now..." Silvestra muttered. Might as well enjoy this moment while she can! This was just insane!

Wandering herself by a tree, she decided to sit under its shades, where the cool breeze touch her cheeks. Silvestra needed a rest, after actually getting herself runned into creatures that didn't really look friendly. With her eyes closing slowly, and a soft smile appearing on her face, it was time for Silvi to doze off in her dreams.. or until someone decides to show up and wake her up.

(OOC: Woo! Finally made a first post. I'm not quite sure if I can actually post here and whatnot, but here it is. If no one's allowed to post here, then I'll be gladly to remove this. But for now, this is what I have. c: )

[Aice]

Aice sat on the branch of the swinging palm tree relaxing
after a long days run, all the way from the northern slums out into the blood
plains was quite a trip for most people. His leg hung lazily over the edge of
the branches, brushing against its soft green leaves with each breeze that passed
through. Aice sighed to himself with pleasure it had been along while
since he had been out this far, and he enjoyed every minute of it. This was the
only time Aice ever took any form of a bath, and right now his skin was as
clean as it ever was going to be. His brown hair hung down in his face; heavy
with water, cooling his face and keeping the sun from piercing his eyes.
Hanging from his waist was a small black brief case, swaying as his feet did
with the breeze, its dull brass locks shined in the afternoon sun. In one of his
hands a crumpled piece of paper was cliched in his hand, a few lines could be
seen on the edge, with the words "X-54" written in corner.

"True bliss out here, I'm just glad the Saiyan's haven't found this place…yet,
otherwise this would be a crater...or a slave water mining plant... whatever
fuck Saiyan's. If it wasn't for the fact that there wasn’t anybody to steal
from this would be the ideal place for me." Aice thought as he soaked up
the bright suns heat.

As peaceful as this was to Aice it was soon cut short as a new sound filled the
quite meadow, Aice's ears flicked silently in the breeze.

"What was that...crunching sand...broken branch...it stopped...ugh..well
so much for my break out here."

Groaned Aice slowly he brushed his wet hair from his face, the warm heat of the desert hitting him in the face was a
great way for Aice to snap out of his dreamed trance. Taking the piece of paper he quickly stuffed it into his shirt, making sure it was secured. Without moving the tree,Aice quickly got up on his feet and peered over the edge of the branch,
scanning the lush green of the surrounding area. Whoever was out there wasn't too
far away; he could smell the person on the air,

"Hmm...Human, maybe...well they're definitely a well-traveled person, but
not very quiet at it...and there fast from the sound of it."

Almost giving up on his search and returning back to his nap he saw them just a
few tree away, he wouldn't have noticing them if it wasn't for the grey jacket.

"...who the fuck wears a jacket in this weather?" Aice stared baffled
at them.

Curious of the new visitor, Aice jumped to a nearby tree landing on it without
a sound, hoping to the tree just above them he stopped and looked down on them.
From here he could see the person with greater detail,

"Let’s see, some sort of symbol on their jacket... never seen it before,
and is that a plant growing from they're hood...no...that...that is
hair...green hair...well now I've seen everything now." Aice thought still
baffled at the sight of this person.

"Well who ever this person is they're are definitely a well-traveled,
exotic person...which means they probably have something of worth on them.”
Aice thought a smile spreading across his face.

Getting distracted by the loot that he was about to claim Aice did not notice
the drop of water that hung from his damp hair, slowly it puddled up and fell
from his face. His smile turned to shock as the drop fell below straight for
the travel, Aice froze in place; sometimes it was the best strategy.

[Silvestra Taxo]

Finally.. for once, Silvestra is finally getting peace, instead of having herself hear the shrieks and cries of most humans back at the "home base", she would call it. But no, this was better than any other place she's been. Was this as if she was in heaven? Has the man upstairs finally accepted some sort of prayer from her? Either way, Silvi was enjoying her little beauty sleep. Although she may look relaxed on the outside, a downside turned in, as the happy grin was wiped away from her lips, which deformed into a gloomy frown. In fact, Silvestra was having her little nightmares, which weren't actually that fearful, comparing that she would always have them everytime she would sleep for a while.. but she was actually getting annoyed with them.

Ever since Silvestra was a child, she would always get these dreams. Words from the girl can't even describe how terrifying these nightmares were. Most of them were about death, usually caused by a saiyan, or just being owned by one to begin with. She would always sleep with her parents as she was little, due for the fact that she might be taken away by her only two friends, referring to her parents, and might never see them again. Though, as the years quickly pass by, she isn't even cautious on what her fate might be. She didn't really care what would happen to her, considering the fact that there was no heaven in this universe, in Silvestra's perspective. Earth was officially the new hell.

Silvestra kept on wiggling herself, as her nightmare then continued. Currently in her dream, she is in a deep, dark alley, cornered by a saiyan, who had a light blue, energy sphere levitating above the palm of his hand. Silvestra has stole one of the saiyans, what they call, "scouters", telling the reader what the person power is. "No... please.. I...I was only looking at it! I just happened to find it on the ground... I didn't know it was yours! Honestly!" She begged. But, it looked like the saiyan didn't buy it. "Tell it to someone that might believe you... in the afterlife!" He yelled, as he swung the sphere at Silvestra. And that, was when her dream was intercepted.

A little scream, not loud as Silvestra can make it, but anyone near the radius can hear it, as some sort of wet substance smacked onto her hood, waking her up. Her red eyes flashed open, alerted She looked around, on the ground, as there was no one there. "Just another one of my crazy nightmares... heheh.." She sighed with relief, and at the same time, released a nervous, yet startled chuckle. It felt like a water drop came onto her hood. But.. it's not raining, is it? The weather is perfectly fine. Not a single sight of rain to be seen. Where did that water drop exactly come from?

As Silvestra took off her MP3-like sweater, she had on under it a simple, black tank top. It was probably the heat that was screwing with her mind. Probably the heat... unless... As she cut off her thought, Silvestra looked up above the tree. She really didn't have a good eye sight, but it was somewhat clear to be some sort of person up above Silvi on the tree she was resting on. Could it... could it be a saiyan here..?! She wondered, as she stared up at the tree.

Quickly getting up, Silvestra was on her feet, startling quickly out of the shades, leaving her sweater behind for a moment. She wasn't quite sure if it was a saiyan or not, but either way, it felt like fear couldn't really do much to her right now. "Hey!" She yelled at the creature on the tree. "Do you not know it's rugged of you to interrupt someone's nap?" She called. Her tone was of course irritated, but also at the same time, with calmness, and mainly relief. It was actually good timing to interrupt her nightmare, but still, it just felt rude for a stranger to wake you up! Now, the only thing was, who was this person?

[Aice]

Now that the person had moved to a different position Aice
could tell, that "it/them" was a her, with a very usual bright red
eyes, like a ruby but darker. Aice was very intrigued in her, just alone with
her looks, her personality seemed pretty fired up, but that could just be from
the fact that Aice did just wake up from her dreaming; well more of a night
mare from the looks of it. Noticing that he was still frozen in his stand Aice
eased up a bit, relaxing in his stance. Climbing lower into the branches he
stopped about halfway down the large palm tree, he was no fool; Aice had little
idea of what this person was capable of doing, so right now he would stay a
safe distance away.

“Hmm, I don’t think I’ve seen anyone with green hair and red
eyes before, I wonder how that happened, and what’s that foreign symbol on her
shirt?” Aice pondered.

Noticing that the silence had gone on for too long Aice
cleared his throat and spoke out to the young girl.

"Sorry, did I wake you from your nightmare?" Aice asked her.

"It really wasn't my intention." (which was true, all he wanted was to
rob her :3) Aice said apologetically.

Moving is head side to side he looked around the area, seeing if she had come
with anyone but from the looks of it she was by herself. Aice wondered how she
had made it all this way out here, from the looks of it she had no supplies and
no allies with her, but looks could always be deceiving. Getting a better
stance on a tree branch Aice stood up, the light hitting him allow her to get a
better look at Aice. Then the though hit him...

"Maybe she knows about the..." Aice put his hand on his chest where
the map was pressed against him.

"No...she doesn't look like she works for the Saiyan's. Best just keep on
my guard; don't know what she'll do though."

Crouching down he leaned in closer to her, goggles hung from his neck they shined
brightly in the sun light.

"So what brings so far away from society, into this grand oasis, and more
importantly how did you make it here?“Aice asked her with a grin.

[Silvestra Taxo]

As the figure climbed lower on the tree, Silvestra have gotten a better image on this creature. Male, and judging by his appearance, he seemed to be younger than the girl. Quite young. If she'd guess, probably in his early teen years. He didn't approach in a rough manner, or look like anyone that can be harmful. Still though, putting your own trust in a total stranger, just because they seemed harmless was not considered a good option to Silvestra. She had to keep her, how people would say, game up, if there's going to be any funny business. Silvestra then studied the teen's words, as he apologized for waking up the girl. Really, she was just having one of her horrible saiyan nightmares, so she didn't really mind if her nightmares were interrupted.

"And I was just about to ask you the same question." Silvestra answered. Though, it seemed like he was actually here longer than Silvi or actually came here before her, from the looks of it. "Well, if you need to know, I had a need to get away from hell for a short while, or what you'd call it, 'society', and the Bloody Plains seemed like the only option to take, asides from all the dangerous creatures running around like little devils, stalking their preys and whatnot. Rad city didn't even seemed to be the best place to go over, and I've stayed in the settlement back home for a little too long, so I thought I'd go out." Silvi started to explain, as she decided to sit down, crossing her legs. She then leaned herself back, holding out the palm of her hands onto the grounds.

"You can say I've 'accidentally' discovered this place on my own without any assistance." Silvestra made a little shrug, as she decided to continue on with her little story. "I'unno, really. I have been wandering myself in the Blood Plains for at least over an hour, and I'm not gonna lie, it was tiring, walking around in circles. Until then I just mistakenly, I'd put it, came across this place. No map, compass, anything. Also, I felt tired of walking around the plains, so I thought I'd head back, until again, I came across here. She said, making a slight nod with her head. Perhaps the teen wasn't so harmful after all, maybe. Then again, guards are still needed to stand.

"So, your question is my question." Silvestra said, returning a grin, in an awkwardly manner. She was somewhat of an introvert, or socially awkward, Silvi would put it. "How'd you get here, and what brings you here of what I'd like to call heaven?" Silvi asked. Silvestra only called this location heaven because not only it wasn't touched by a saiyan, but also looked beautiful at the same time. But, getting back to the teen, did he perhaps had some sort of map.. or compass or whatever? Or, did he just so happened to find this place, like Silvestra? Either way, the girl patiently waited for the teen to answer.

"Ah! And where are my manners? My name is Silvestra. Most people like to call me Silvi for short." Silvestra said, introducing herself.

[Aice]

Aice watched the girl as she sat down on the ground facing
towards him; it wasn't a very normal stance that people took. Especially, when
they found Aice hovering above them when they slept under a tree.  She was
an unusual person while others would keep on their feet ready for combat she
rested on the ground, almost as if Aice wasn't a threat to her.

"Very Unusual..."

A small breeze came through the Oasis, blowing through the branches, its cool
touch splashing across Aice’s face. Remembering where he was Aice relaxed a
bit, this was a place of rest not one for fighting in. Sliding from his crouching
position and off a seat on the branch, his legs hung of the edge, dangling in
the tropical-like breeze.

"I doubt she is a threat to me, anyone who comes out here is just
looking to relax, I would hope at least; even if she is I'm pretty sure I could
take her."  Aice thought.

*"Ah! And where are my manners? My name is Silvestra. Most people like
to call me Silvi for short." *Silvi Said.

"Silvestra huh... that a pretty name, very unusual too, you're
something else I'll say that..." Aice exclaimed.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, my name is Aice Goto.” Aice
claimed with pride.

"So you just came out here on accident? Well I've heard stranger
stories, must have been a long walk for you, and with no maps, or compass; you
must be very skilled…or you’re just really lucky.” Aice said impressed.

“As for me, I came out here from the northern slums and
I'm just... scouting out here...looking for things of interest, importance…."
Aice stared off into the surround trees, his words trailing off.

Looking back at her Aice continued his conversation,

"As for his place the locals call it Utopia, personally I think it’s
accurately named. Hey, any place without Saiyan's is a 5-star hotel to me; the
cool pond is just a bonus. Heavens just as good as name though." Aice chuckled quietly.

“I’ve been coming here for years; I was lost out here in the
plains, almost died from dehydration. Just as I was about to give up I saw a
green shimmering dot off in the distance. I almost didn’t think it was real,
but at that point I had nothing to lose, it’s not like walking a few more feet
was going to kill me.” Aice laughed.

“I trudged through the sea of sand out there finally
collapsing in the grass around here. After a few days I made my way back to the
city, but I never forgot this place. I come back here every few months, just to
think, relax and it’s a great place to take a bath. I mean as long as you don’t
mind being naked in the open.” Aice laughed with a smile on his face.

It was nice for Aice to get to talk to someone for the most
part he kept to himself, this was probably the second longest conversation he
had ever had, the first being with Winta. Being a thief Aice was usually on his
own, he never really had anyone to talk with; it was the easiest way for any thief.
Leaning his back against the tree he stretched his leg down the length of the
branch, yawning as he stretched his arms above his head.

“So, what’s your story, where do you come from, and why search
this desert for a place of peace and quiet?”Aice yawned.

[Silvestra Taxo]

"Aice... Goto..." Silvestra then repeated the name the teen introduced himself with. "I must say, you also have a nice name. It seems you too are really 'something' just by the name. Though, it is nice to meet you too, Aice." Silvestra nodded with her head, still remaining the smile on her lips. Everyone had a talent, but just didn't want to show it, right? Silvi for example, finds her speed to be a talent. She sin't afraid to admit she's not even strong...yet, or had the greatest focus in the world. Though, she can say that she can be quite fast. She can't claim that she's the fastest creature alive, however. Silvi still had baby steps to overcome. But, the girl knew she had to work on other aspects like strength, if she ever faces any enemy that's stronger overall than her. Perhaps this teen has a talent that Silvi was not exposed to as yet, maybe.

"Ha.. I wouldn't really categorize that as maybe skilled, but you can definitely say it's luck.." Silvestra laughed. She wasn't going to lie, the girl wasn't even educated in maps or compasses. She knew what they were, but never really knew how to use them. Silvi had overprotective parents, and dared not to wander off further from the settlement grounds. They were of course, afraid of losing their only child. So with that said, Silvi could just said she was that lucky of discovering this location for the first time. Without it, she'd still probably be struggling in the Blood Plains, trying to stay alive from the dangerous creatures that roams about..

So.. Utopia's the name, huh? Silvestra wondered. This place did quite have the perfect qualities, she wasn't going to lie. It did look like a five star resort. Though, that's when the name "Saiyans" were brought up. Shivers traveled through her body, as the race was mentioned. If it's anything Silvestra hated the most, it would be those filthy monkey-tailed-human-whatever creatures flying around and flinging their own shit around, using humans as slaves, creating human trafficking, and the list can go on for however long Silvi wanted it to be.

"Woow..!" Silvestra then exclaimed, with amusement after hearing the teen's story on how he got here. "If you were able to find this place many years ago with trouble like that on your hands, then surely you're skilled." She complimented again, with a joyful nod. She found it surprising this boy was able to discover this location a few years back, unlike Silvestra, who's nothing familiar with any type of exploring tool, such as like a map or compass. As then, Silvi then heard the boy asking her story, or reasoning on where she was from and why was she here.

"Well..." Silvi sighed, starting off her explanation. "I came from two, over-protective parents who refused to let me explore outside of the settlement back home, if you know what I'm referring to." Silvestra started. "But, despite that theft goes on lately, and some violence goes on, such as fighting for other people's possessions, food and whatnot, I just felt in the need to get out of there. I guess you can say the only reason I came here was to probably get away from thieves, and just have some alone time, I guess." Silvestra shrugged, finishing up her sentence. Silvestra didn't really approve of having thieves around her. Even though she doesn't really carry anything with her that's special, she still doesn't like it.

Silvi then decided to lay down on the ground, one leg bent up, and the other one leaning on the bent leg, both hands behind her head, elbows bended. She really didn't had her little alone time, but she really didn't mind the company, though. "So tell me.. is there any sort of skill or talent you have you don't mind sharing? I'd like to hear what you can do." Silvestra called, with a little chuckle slying out. What exactly can this teen can do?



 

[Aice]

"Parent’s huh...? Truth be told I never knew mine, they
just left me to die in an alley way... all they left me was these goggles and
this shirt." Aice pointing out his shirt, and holding up the goggles to
show her.

"No letter, no good bye...just gone." Aice said

Even though it was hot as hell out Aice could feel coldness go through him; he
hated his parents for what they had done to him. Only truly terrible people
could abandon a new born child in an alleyway, without so much as a goodbye.

"I know that over bearing parents can be difficult but it beats having no
parents at all, I can't imagine how I would have turned out if they had been in
my life. Probably a lot weaker, I wouldn't have to work as hard as I have, to
get to where I am now I'll tell you that." Aice said with a weak smile.

Wanting to change the subject Aice rolled over from his branch landing on the
ground in front of the tree. Showing her that he meant no harm he kept his
hands visible at all times. Finding a nice place to sit, he plopped down on the
sandy ground not too far away from her. Taking his goggles off from around his
neck he hung them on a nearby branch, they dangled slowly in the breeze.

"That's better, trees have too much bark." He said brushing his hand
through his still wet hair.

He continued to listen to Silvi talk, asking him about any talents that Aice
might have, and that she didn't like thieves. The last part making Aice laugh through
his teeth.

"Sorry to hear you say that last part, but I am what you like to call a ‘thief’."
Aice laughed.

"Hold on though it's not like a steal from those that can't fend for
themselves, just people that have too much and don't deserve what they have.
Like those Saiyan's, I've stolen a number of things from them over the years, I
take what they don't ‘need’ and give it to those that do, or cash it in for
something I need. A guys gotta make a living out there otherwise he don't live,
and a ‘small’...guy like me, doesn't have the advantages that a six foot tall,
muscle man would." Aice said cringing at the word "small".

"You don't want to start out being a thief...you just kind of fall into
the life.... Like all those slaves out there, they don't want to be slaves, it’s
just the life they were thrust into, and they do the best they can, with what
they have. I can't say it justifies what I do, but it’s all I can do...for now
at least." Aice told her sighing.

“What would you have done if you we’re me?” He asked her.

Aice watched her to see her reaction to what he said; most people didn't take
kindly to what Aice did.

[Silvestra Taxo]

"Wow... I'm terribly sorry to hear what happened when you were just little.." Silvestra called, after hearing what happened to the boy from his past. Sitting up again, she looked up at the young teen. It would be best for her to keep some questions to herself, since she didn't want to make the atmosphere feel so... woe. "But from my opinion, I think it would be best to have no parents at all... not sure why... but it feels right to me... but like I said, I'm terribly sorry to hear what happened to you from the past.." Silvestra repeated. Sometimes, she felt as if she wished she too, never even knew her parents. It felt like as if her freedom was blocked.. it felt like as if she wasn't so much held back from her parents' little strict rules, maybe Silvestra maybe would of learned more outside of that rusty settlement. But at the same time, knowing that her parents were here only family, she knew she would regret the wish of living life without even one family member, just to live on the road. Sometimes, her mind would always have thoughts that might affect her choices in life in matter in seconds. But, who knows?

"So... you're a thief yourself, I see." Silvestra mumbled, as her facial expression changed more to a... disturbed look. She had a great hatred for thieves... or at least... the ones she experienced with. Stealing from the helpless for their own purposes is all they do, in Silvi's perspective. But, before the girl could continue, he then explained about this little "thief" business. "Ah... well, I believe I know what you're trying to say there. If you were trying to steal from a Saiyan for example, just for to give that possession to others in need, then I think I'd understand that part. Then again, if you're trying to get your ass sliced in half after trying to escape from a Saiyan that you robbed from, then that's a completely different situation." Silvi laughed to herself a little. She didn't know there were "good" thieves out in the world, stealing just to help the helpless. That didn't seem any sense to her. To Silvi, from yet again, her perspective, they just ambush, steal, and just flee. Then again, who knows? Maybe there are actually good thieves out there. But for now, Silvestra wasn't ready to put her trust on some sort of "good" thief.

Silvestra then heard the boy asking what would she do if she was in the teen's shoes. A light chuckle passed through her lips, as she decided to explain what she would do. "Well... I don't even know, to start off with." She began. "I mean, I'm not really the one that goes around, stealing for my own purposes or to help out those in need, or whatever matter you referred to. But I guess... if maybe I WERE you... I'd guess I'd have to be careful of who I'm trying to... 'steal' from, in this case. Some people, mostly Saiyans, may have power we don't even know, and that could go to probably to any other living creature in the whole universe. To me, appearance wouldn't matter. A five year old can appear to be innocent and helpless and all, meager and whatnot, but hey. Maybe that five year old actually works out." Silvestra explained herself. "I guess.. it may be alright to steal, just to help out the good... but in my opinion, I guess you have to be careful of who you're trying to purloin on. But, I just find pilfering bad overall. I just feel it's not worth it, if there's going to be trouble, depending on their aspects such as speed... strength, focus and whatnot overall." She shrugged.

Silvestra getting back up to her two feet, she brushed off the dirt her shirt and pants collected as she was laying down. A small, cheerful smile came back on her lips, as she got up. It felt like it was her turn to say what she can do.. or what she thinks she can do. "Though, I'm more of a person that relies on speed... I'm not afraid to admit I could be the weakest creature alive, or not have the greatest focus, or attacks anyone else would have. But, I think I may be confident to say that I'm quite fast." She said, nodding to herself. Silvestra felt like as if she was just precipitous, or just boasting like a moron. Though, she was actually prideful with her speed, believe it or not. It feels like she was somehow underestimating the teen of some sort, but for the heck of it, she really wasn't trying to. Silvestra didn't really approve of arrogant, or cocky strangers, even though she herself can be cocky as well, but just doesn't realize or see it.

"But, if you want, I can show you what I mean." Silvestra said, stretching a bit. But, it was the teen's choice if he wanted Silvi to show out how fast she is, or the progress of her speed it, unless the teen thinks he can do better, that is. But either way, all Silvestra can right now, was to wait patiently for an answer.

(OOC: I just wrote a bunch of crap, but this crap's worth it. :'D)

[Aice]

Aice sat quietly against the tree watching Silvi talk, of
course like everyone else is didn't approve of Aice's lifestyle. 

"Just adding another one to the pile who didn't understand me, it’s different
for me, once you really live out in the city, the true world not being
sheltered by parents is where you really find yourself. It's just who am
I...does that mean they hate me or the thief I've become..." Aice thought
sadly, hugging his leg against his chest.

"At least she partly understands why I do it...." He thought
hopefully.

"I know it’s dangerous, this is why I do it. Because I'm they only one
that can, I couldn't stand to know that someone died stealing something that I
could have gotten for them. I guess it's one of the many reasons I do what I
do, I'd rather risk my life helping others than watching someone else get hurt.
I know it's difficult for others to understand as long as they know it’s to
help people, that's what really matters." Aice said, drawing circles in
the sand.

During Silvi’s talk about her skills Aice's head shot up, his face lit up with
excitement. He loved meting people who thought they were fast; it had been a
long time since Aice had a good race. The last time he won, got his home as the
prize, t’was a good day for him. 

"So you like speed do you? Well I'm not one to brag but I'm pretty fast on
my feet here, and if you’re looking for a race I'll give you one hell of
one." Aice said with a smile of his face.

Standing up from the tree, Aice began to stretch in lazy muscles still sleepy
from earlier in the day. Aice took a few steps closer to Silvi, making sure
that she would be ok with him being this close to her. Making sure that she was
good he spoke out to her,

"So what I was thinking was a race around the pond here, not to far as to
leave the oasis but enough to really get my speed up there. I only have two
rules, first one no hitting, and secondly no Ki usage."  He exclaimed.

"Also we can make it more interesting... if you’re up for it, we can make
a wager, I'm pretty much good for anything; if not that fine too. I just like
racing for the fun of it, but a prize on the side never hurt." Aice laughed.

"So what do you say?" He asked kindly.

[Silvestra Taxo]

"Oh?" Silvestra questioned, as she rose up an eyebrow in interest, as her smile shifted to a slick smirk. "I have to say, it'd be good to see another speedy around here. And a little race can make things a little interesting." She stated. Truth be told, Silvestra never really been in a race before, nor have she ever saw one, being imprisoned in the settlement by overprotective parents and whatnot. Though, Silvi found races not only entertaining and fun, but also some good training. To her, races can help improve your speed, getting yourself quicker each minute. Then again, she knew she can't only rely on speed in the future. There was more than to just try to achieve a goal of moving within a blink of an eye. No, there was definitely more to it. But for now, Silvestra had to focus on her speed.

Silvestra then watched as Aice walked up closer to Silvestra, explaining where to race and the rules. Race around the pond...? How tedious... She thought. But, her facial expression remained the same. Maybe at least I can see how fast this boy is. Her thoughts continued. "Trust me, you won't see me breaking the rules at all." Silvestra replied, after the rules were stated. Silvi always intends to play by the rules. She always have no intention to try and cheat, just to win little games. Not only that, but Silvi lacks strength, and her ki, so there was no way she can try to cheat out of those two. Though, that doesn't mean she can use her ideas to try and win.

"A little prize at the end, huh?" Silvestra questioned. Silvi didn't really want anything from the teen, depending if he have anything useful she can snatch, nor does Silvi has anything useful on her. Probably she would give in her little MP3 sweater, and would try to stick with any cold weather coming along. "A prize would be good for a little reward of winning this little race." She said, shrugging. Maybe that can be a motivation to boost of Silvi's confidence. But overall, she just finds this race just for the heck out of it.

"Alright then, Aice. I accept your little challenge." Silvestra said. She couldn't wait to see how fast Aice said to be, and couldn't wait to show off the progress of her speed. "Well then, whenever you're ready, I'm ready. However, I'd like to make in a little... bet, or have the little prize at the end." Silvi explained. "If you win.... you can have my MP3 sweater, lying down in the shades." Silvi said, pointing over to the tree she left her sweater. "But if I win... I can have.. your goggles. Sounds fair?" She said. She really didn't care if there wouldn't be any prize, but regardless, having a little treat at the end can be exciting.. in a way.

[Aice]

Aice froze as Sivli asked to him bet his goggles, the breeze
stopped as the words as left her mouth, time froze for him as he stood there in
the heart of Utopia. As much as Aice had hated his parents he had never let go
of the items that they had gave him, no matter what had happened. It was the
only thing that still tied him to them, the only idea he had of who they were,
and the only way that he would be able to find them.

"Can I really bet these on a simple race?" Aice began to panic, his
mind heart racing.

That's when Aice remember who he was; he wasn't going to lose a race he had
never lost one before. A simple bet wouldn't stop him from running as fast as
he could go, he would win, he always did. His confidence once again rising he
agreed to Sivli terms of bet, shaking off his doubt.

"I won’t have to worry about losing them, cause I'm gonna win."

"Alright Sivli lets do this!" Aice said with excitement in his voice.

Pulling his goggles up to his eyes he snapped them into place, their rubber
lining fitting snugly against his tan skin. Drawing a small line in the ground
with his foot, he placed the starting line for the race, placing too white
stone on either side made it stand out better.

"This will be the starting and finishing line, first one to across it wins.
We'll run all the way to the waterfall; behind it is a small cavern large
enough for one person. Go inside and around, you'll come out on the other side
of the pond. Follow the pond around the whole way and back to here, and that
will be the end of the race." Aice explained.

"Fair warning, there are plenty of veins, fallen trees in the path; the
cavern behind the waterfall is also very slick so watch your step, you don't
wanna fall off." Aice warned.

“Just don’t be to mad when you lose that jacket of yours.”
Aice laughed playfully.

Giving Sivli a few seconds to make sure she understood, Aice lined up at the
starting line, leaning into his ready stance. Picking up a small white stone,
Aice pulled his arm back ready to throw the rock.

"I'm gonna toss this into the air, when it lands into the water we
begin."

Giving her a few second to get ready, Aice tossed the stone high into the air;
only seconds later did it fall back down into the water with a loud plop. Aice
was off, jetting down the sandy path towards the waterfall; sand and dust flew
off from his feet as a small rut appeared in the sand following him as he went.
Quickly jumping he barely missed the old tree stump, rotten and aged with time,
it almost blended into the ground, flipping he landed back on his feet. A large
group of vines stood in front of Aice as he ran down the sandy ground, it
reminded him of the city streets full of people. Sliding in and out of the veins
Aice was able to get past them quickly without getting snagged. Wheter or not
Sivli had the skill to navigate the vines Aice didn't know.

Coming out of the brush Aice stood near the entrance of the cavern,
the waterfall stood in front of it, its raw strength ripped water from above
forcing it down into the pond below. Slowing down a bit Aice enter the cavern it
was cool and damp in here from the protection of the sun.  On his left was the raging current of the
fall, and to his was the rock wall; he was pretty well wedged in. The sudden
change from heat to cold made Aice shiver, the walls and floor where slick with
water making it difficult for Aice to keep his footing. Luckily the passage way
only big enough for one person at a time, giving time for Aice to keep it slow
and steady less he wanted to fall into the water.

Noticing the rubber of his shoes kept slipping on the watery
ground, Aice got an idea. Kicking his shoes off, they landed on the side of the
cavern. His feet now uncovered gave him better traction, speeding up, Aice soon
made it back out into the heat of the day. Not wanting to see how close Silvi
was to him Aice keep heading forward, number one rule never look back in a
race.

"Dang I wonder how close she is  to me." Aice desperately wanted to look
behind him but he kept his eyes on the path ahead.

The second part of the race was the easiest part, with nothing blocking
his way Aice soon back to close to the finish line. With all his strength he skidded
across the finish line, kicking dust into the high into the air.

But was Aice the winner?

[Silvestra Taxo]

Silvestra then sighed to herself, as Aice then agreed on the prized items. Is she really betting her own sweater on this? What if it gets cold? Or rains? Then what would Silvi do? Either way, it wouldn't really matter to her if she loses this race or not. She just wanted to see her progress on her speed. "Yeah... let's." Silvestra said, a little too unenthusiastic about this race, after putting in her item on this race. She then watched as Aice drew a line with his foot in front of the two, then started setting up the line afterwards. Well.. win or lose... at least I can show off my progress.. She thought, making another sigh to herself, then came the directions on what/where to go. "Waterfall... cave... other side... pond... follow it the whole day.... uh.... got it." Silvestra nodded, making sure she remembered everything. Now she was worried if she'd ever come back again right in this, spot, if her memory decided to jack her head up. But either way, she left that she has confidence of catching up to Aice's trail, that's what she thinks.

"Alright, then. Good luck." Silvestra said, as she bent down for her pants sleeves. She then pulled them up to her knees, knowing that they might get a little wet after probably trying to zoom into the cave that's behind the waterfall. Fixing herself a little, she was now ready. Already, she began to shiver a little in anxiety. Then again, she remembered in her perspective, this wasn't really about winning or losing, but just trying to make this little race interesting. Getting into her little crooked stance, as if she was in a battle, but leaned more forward, but not in front of the line. Hearing the sound, the stone diving its way into the water, Silvi also then, dashed off from the starting line, with all of her speed.

Currently, Silvestra was somewhat of a neck to neck with Aice, but it looked like the teen was a little bit farther ahead so far, but a little farther, as Silvi tripped on an old stump carved onto the ground, landing on her stomach. Fuck! She cursed with a thought. Quickly recovering herself back onto her feet, Silvestra then resumed herself onto the race, once again catching up to Aice. Though, then came in a pile of vines paired up, dangling down. H. She thought, as she bent her knees a little. Hunching her torso back a little, left leg out, and right leg behind her other leg, right hand dragging along the dirt, she managed to slip/crouch her way through the vines. Setting herself back up as she resumed running, Silvi watched along the path to see what else was in her way.

The next obstacle was the waterfall. Behind it, was the entrance to the cave, where only one person can enter, and noted, that it can be slippery. That's where Silvestra had a plan. As she approached to the waterfall, she dared not to take a second to take her time, but to just dip herself in. As soon as she she entered in the small cave, it was true that the fact that it was actually small, and definitely slippery. But, as Silvi zoomed in, she then decided to stop running, as she was instead sliding her way through. She did the same exact stand she did when she slid underneath the vines, only this time, her stance was a little taller. As she kept sliding, she came across Aice, who was right in front of her. I got this now! She thought, immediately having her confidence boosted up again. Maybe she actually has a chance of winning the race! Until she reached at the end of the cave.

After reaching the end of the cave, Silvi's exit wasn't so much exciting for her. As she exited out, she would switch herself back to running. But instead, Silvestra tried to pick up herself, but ended up kicking herself up in the air after a few seconds, flying her way hard onto the ground, sliding on her stomach, as she slipped her way into the water. After a few seconds, Silvi swam up to the surface, gasping for air. Shiiiiiit. Silvi thought, moaning to herself. Her pants and tank top was absorbing the water, as her shoes were also collecting the pond's water. It looks like Silvestra wouldn't be able to catch up, after getting herself wet, and probably tripping onto her own wet clothing. Swimming back up to the path, Silvi decided to still take on the challenge. After at least a minute or so from yet again, recovering, she went back to running, still manageable, and lucky enough to catch up with Aice's trail.

Short minutes later, Silvestra crossed the finish line, a few inches away from Aice. But, after she crossed the line, her shoes decided to dangle Silvi to the ground, with some water squished out, after her wet clothes made contacted with the ground. It looked like Silvestra lost on this race, but at least was able enough to make it a neck to neck, to say. "Well, Aice.... it looks like you win." She said, with a little chuckle, as she took off one of her sneakers, water traveling out of it. Her hair was officially soaking wet, and clothing now turning into a wet sponge. Although she was at least close to winning, but still lost, she found the race exciting. "I can admit, you're quite fast. Though, at least I was actually lucky to catch up on your trail." She snickered, waving her wet unequiped sneaker around, as water waved all around, trying to get it dried.

"You may've won the race, but if we meet again however with another race, I'll be sure to kick your ass." Silvestra laughed. She decided to sit down, only this time, with her legs straight out in front of her. She then leaned herself back, holding out the palm of her hands onto the grounds. she decided to sit down, crossing her legs. She then leaned herself back, holding out the palm of her hands onto the grounds. "You can go ahead and take the sweater back at that tree, if you want. You earned it." She said, pointing at the same tree that she left her sweater under.

[Aice]

Jumping for joy Aice was excited that he had one the race,
it had been a good one and he was glad that he got to compete in it. Though the
adrenaline still pumped through his veins, he took a deep breath calming
himself down, he didn't want to seem like a dick in front of Silvestra. Rubbing
the back of his head he was glad that Sivli wasn't a poor sport about losing
against Aice, in truth it was a pretty close race, if she hadn't tripped so
many times he might have lost.

"You're pretty fast too, maybe with some more training you can best me
next time, oh and we'll have to train you not to trip." Aice grinned.

Pointing over to the tree she told Aice he could go ahead and take the strange
jacket, jogging over he picked the jacket up, it was warm from the heat of the
sand. He looked it over; it was much nicer than his shirt. He was glad that he
had earned such a great prize from the race; he would treat it as well as he
treated his guitar. Turning back to face Sivil he notice how soaked she was
from falling into the water, even as hot as it was outside she shivered
slightly from the coldness of water. The smile on Aice's faced quickly turned
to one of concerned, she was pretty well soaked from head to toe; her hair stuck
together hiding most of her face from sight. Even though he wanted the jacked
Aice knew he didn't need it as bad as she did.

Walking over to Sivli he handed her the jacket, slightly looking away
from her,

"I know that I won, but...I it will look better on you..."Aice said
slightly blushing.

"-and I don't want you getting sick out here! The deserts get very cold at
night." Aice said stammering.

Making sure that she took the jacket Aice sat down next to her, looking over
the small pond that laid before him. They sat in quietness for a little awhile,
as Aice thought something over in his mind.

"You know Silvi... I work with a group of people and we could us a person
like you fighting in our ranks. We fight for the freedom of all humans, against
the tyrant Saiyan's. I think you would fit perfectly in with us, that's if you’re
interested..." Aice said breaking the silence.

[Silvestra Taxo]

Silvi looked away from Aice in embarrassment, after his comment about her little trips and falls back from the race. "Ah..haha.. yeah... I guess I do need to work on my control for speed a little if I plan to stop being clumsy." She chuckled weakly. She can admit she was very much of a klutz, physically and verbally. Often tripping on her own feet, clenching on her tongue and all of that. Though, it was because Silvestra was somewhat desperate to win this race. However, she still found this as some sort of little training to help improve her speed, and not only that, but to at least show off her speed now. Yet, it was a good race overall. "But yeah, I guess with a little more training, maybe I can definitely try to kick your ass next time, hopefully." Silvi said, looking back at Aice, with a jocular smile. Silvestra then watched as Aice went over to the tree that had her sweater, picking it up. Well... there goes my sweater.. She wondered, with a small sigh. Perhaps it was a bad idea for her to bet on her sweater, since it would be obvious that she'd need it in case for horrible weather conditions. Then again, she wanted to see if she would make this race more... motivating, would be the word to use? Either way for now, Silvi didn't really mind losing her sweater. She probably go try to maybe snatch another one and call it a day.

Looking away from a moment, Silvestra turned her attention back at Aice, who held her sweater to her. It looked like he cared for Silvi's health, after observing her current state now. "I'm guessing you don't really want, or need or whatever, the prize I offered.." Silvestra assumed. But, it would be nice to get back her sweater, rather than having the teen keep it. "But, it is nice to get back my original prize, so thanks!" She nodded, taking her sweater from Aice. Zipping it back on her wet attire, she seems to be a lot more warmer. Maybe that should do to dry herself off, maybe. As Aice sat next to Silvestra, she as well, also stared at the pond that was in front of her. The silence though, was painful, for some reason. It was just... horrifying to listen. She didn't know why, but it just felt difficult to cooperate with, until Aice had something to say, to break the silence.

Silvestra's smile shifted into a more serious position. The playfulness in her eyes flew away, nothing but solemn. A group filled with humans that fight for their freedom? Personally, Silvi wanted to live the loner's life. She didn't want anyone interfering with her goals, or to tell her what to do. She would always tries to distant herself away from groups. Then again, she wasn't too sure if that would be the correct path to walk on. Should she just accept this offer, or just reject it and prefer to be happy alone?

"So... you guys are like... some sort of resistance group or whatever, trying to gain back your liberty.." Silvestra mumbled, shifting her eyes back to Aice. She was just merely socially awkward with others. How would she greet the other members? How would they greet her back? Would she able to get their trust immediately, just because she's a human? Asides from the negative thoughts, maybe she can use this as an advantage to work on her other combat aspects. "I don't know... being in a group to get your freedom back is exciting and all.. but.." Silvestra then said, trying to make up her mind. There were so many advantages and disadvantages of being in a group for Silvi, but what can she do?

"Okay, Aice. I'll join in your group. Anything to get back our freedom and our planet from the monkeys." Silvestra decided, basically interested in joining in this little group. She couldn't wait to see who were the other members, their strength and whatnot. Perhaps choosing not to go down her own road was maybe a good idea after all.