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Character: Tohru Honda
Series: Fruits Basket [manga]
Character Age: 16
Canon: Tohru Honda has had it rough - she was orphaned at the age of sixteen after her mother was tragically killed in a car accident. Tohru, the industrious and independent young woman that she is, decided that it would be best to strike out on her own and pitch a tent in the woods, rather than become an intrusive burden to her friends or family by moving in with them. While Tohru was blessed with an incredibly independent, if at times almost stubborn streak, she was not endowed with particularly good judgment. Unbeknownst to her, she pitched her little tent on property belonging to the Sohma family: a clan of mysterious, fascinatingly beautiful people who are cursed with transforming into the animals of the Chinese Zodiac when hugged by a member of the opposite sex. Tohru is allowed to live with a small portion of the Sohma family and gradually becomes more and more involved in their cursed lives.
As Tohru becomes familiar with each of the cursed members of the Sohma family, her true nature shines through. While at times she can be ditzy, she is extremely accepting and nurturing, sacrificing much of her time and energy to help others. She cares deeply for her friends, and accepts people despite their faults. Tohru is very worried about maintaining good relationships with people and not being offensive or rude to anyone.
Sample Post:
Hello everyone! Pleased to meet you - I'm Tohru Honda. I've wanted to go to camp since I was little, and now I'm finally here! Some of my friends are here, too, and I'm excited! Though… I can't shake the feeling that something is a bit off here…
Today has been interesting; I just… I can't help but wonder if this is how summer camp is supposed to be. I was trying to find my way around, and… I sort of got lost and ended up wandering around though the, ah… dark… and foggy woods. After a while, I thought I'd found some other campers. They seemed a little… distracted, but our minds all wander sometimes, don't they? I tried to talk to them, but they just groaned and shuffled toward me. I asked if they were okay; I thought they might be sick since they looked sort of… pale. Then, you see, when they finally got close, I realized that they weren't campers! T-they were zombies! Though that isn't to say that zombies can't go to camp! I just… I was so surprised to see zombies at camp a-and I'm really scared of zombies...
Ah… in any case, I-I screamed and ran away from them and ended up in this clearing with this old fire pit and a rusty pot in it. I went over to investigate it and there was… well, I guess it was soup. …Except it was purple. And glowing. And then it started to move! I've never seen soup move before! At least I think it was soup… but whatever it was, it splashed on my leg then it started to slosh away. I felt like I had scared the soup and I blurted out, "Wait! I'm sorry! I didn't mean t-to scare you! You just startled me because you moved." Then, somehow… I heard the soup talking. I don't know how the soup was talking, but it accepted my apology and told me that a chef had accidentally added Chemical X to it instead of capers. I-I've never heard of Chemical X before, but it must be amazing if it can make soup talk and move!
Eventually, the soup and I parted ways. It wanted to find a new place to live, and m-my ankle is kind of… green-looking and splotchy where the soup hit. I… well, I'm a little dizzy, so I should probably go find a nurse… but don't worry about me! I mean, things may seem a bit strange right now, but I'm sure I'll get used to them; after all, my motto is "never give up"! And I never will! Soon I'll find the nurse! And soon I'll make new friends and have fun at camp! Just like I made friends with the soup. Maybe I'll even make friends with the zombies if I can work up the courage! I think camp is going to be amazing; hopefully the food they serve here won't be quite as friendly as the dish I met this morning…
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SCharacter: Sera
Series: Digital Devil Saga
Character Age: 7. Appears about 18.
Canon: In the year something-or-another of Dark Dystopian Sciency Alternate Universe Time, war was beginning - a war between God and mankind, between the new flood of corrupt sunlight that turned people into stone and the scientists who fought it. This story is not really about them. What it is about is strangely endearing cannibal demons snacking their way out of digital limbo and into the real world on the way to Nirvana (one femur at a time), but none of the true backstory of DDS would have been possible if an embittered Karma Society leader hadn't given her daughter to the project that they were all interested in, one way or another. They wanted the girl named Sera to intercede with God.
Sera turned out to be the Cyber Shaman, able to speak directly with the presence that had caused her species so much pain and manipulate digital data freely in the bargain. The experimentation aged her at an accelerated rate. By age two she had created true artificial intelligences that she played with in order to alleviate the pressures of her short life. Before much more time had passed a betrayal by someone she trusted called down God's anger on her behalf, turning anyone in the line of fire into man-eating "demons." Five years later, humanity tried to use the "demon virus," testing it on her beloved AIs; she couldn't save them but tried her best to help them, and in the end learned to both face up to her guilt over what her actions had brought to humanity and to let her "children" go.
Sample Post: Hello. My name is Sera, and... I'm not here to help everyone, this time. But I can try to do something.
You devour each other, don't you? I understand. It's the way you're made, and there's no shame in doing what you have to do to survive. The cycle moves on. It can be a terrible way to live in some respects - I can see that the other wildlife here won't even get near you except to defecate - but I know that you're proud of your strength. How could I judge you? Your lives must be so dangerous; you're generous to follow me around like this, warning me and those around me about some sort of "trap." I'm glad you've been able to find ways to keep going. I'm just not so sure about the person who keeps you here.
Madame Sayre... as far as I know, you're the one who created this place, who brought everyone to this point. You've acted as God for these creatures, and it isn't right to let them suffer... unless, unless they choose to. Why would you create things that needs to devour other life on purpose? Do you want them all to die?! It's a way to live, and not a bad way, but there are other ways!
I do know where you're coming from, but... you need to understand. Maybe this started as a game to you. Maybe you did it because you were bored, or... or lonely. But you have to take responsibility for your actions, even if it hurts. Even if it means that playing God isn't so fun anymore... you've got to understand that you've caused suffering here. You don't need to ask why I'm so serious. This is about life and death, and even knowing enough of them to hear these things is a blessing.
I don't think that a loudspeaker can make that kind of gesture, Madam. It's not very effective.
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Character: Ginko
Series: Mushi-Shi
Character Age: Canon is ambiguous; however, calculating the timelines given in the final episode puts him at right around 21 years of age.
Canon: Mushi-Shi is a beautiful, atmospheric series centered around an albino hobo who studies sparkly bugs for a living. … no really, that about sums it up. The bugs, or "mushi," as the series calls them, are responsible for all things great and supernatural in the world, ranging from eye-eating parasites worthy of a CLAMP series to huge dragon-like spirit guardians who are responsible for all the wildlife on an entire mountain. Naturally, when humans interact with these mushi, things are bound to go just a tad bit wrong - which is where the bug-studying hobos, aka "mushi-shi," come in. It's their job to deal with the many supernatural problems that mushi cause, such as the aforementioned eye-voring types, as well as educate people in ways they can live alongside the critters without getting themselves homph-gomphed.
Ginko is the titular mushi-shi of the series. A quiet, laid-back young man, it's rare to see him worked up about his job, save for the rare life-or-death instances that punctuate his otherwise quiet existence. And even then it's more of a ":| god you are so stupid" moment more than outright panic. Most situations are handled with direct (if sometimes blunt) wisdom or even amusement, with the occasional moment of deadpan snark. Unlike most of his fellow mushi-shi, Ginko follows his own sort of prime directive; he generally tries to avoid killing the mushi when he can, and refrains from interfering in cases that aren't doing anyone any harm. Which suits him just fine, in the end; he can't settle anywhere particular, as his magical hobo abilities draw in the sort of unwanted mushi attention that makes staying in one place a rather dangerous pastime. He remains a mysterious figure throughout most of the series, leaving all the most important questions up in the air even at the end: Who is he, really? Where does he come from? And how the hell did he get a trenchcoat in the middle of Meiji Japan, anyway?
Sample Post:
Hold still for a moment. I don't want you to lose that eye just yet.
You can feel it, can't you? The mushi moving behind your eye-sockets. I imagine it's been making life difficult for you lately. Corpses aren't supposed to move around this much after death, so it's no wonder all your limbs are falling off. It's not your fault. If you had a choice, you'd be lying down somewhere comfortable instead of shambling around like this. That's the zonbi-type mushi at work. Normally, it feeds off the weaker meme-types that cling to mammal brains, but without a wide enough variety of fresh food, it's too small and weak to get the stronger ones that hide in the middle of the brain. So instead it takes up residence in an empty body and uses that to get at the brains it needs to survive.
"Braaains," that's right. Relax. This is going to take some time. … to be honest, I didn't come entirely prepared for this. The Director's letter laid out some of the details, but other than the village's name and some directions, there wasn't much. Saying that the mythical village of O-shi Fuudai has nearly ten thousand kinds of mushi was impressive, yes, but the list was a little vague. Reports of a takoiyaaaan-type living in the lake. Rumors of mushi turning the local bathwater into blood. … and 9027 counts of zonbi infestations. Maybe I should have paid less attention to the offer of free food every Tuesday. I hadn't seen one zonbi in my travels up til now, much less over nine thousand of them, so I thought that any detour or inconvenience would be worth it to see that. Which is fortunate, considering what I had to go through to get here. No offense to your Director - it's just the first time I've had to climb into a rabbit hole when entering a village. And the birds afterwards were … ah. There's a first time for everything. Even hearing a sudden burst of music in your head. I'm beginning to wonder if everything here is some sort of mushi, or at least strongly influenced by them somehow. A great "Circle of Life," according to the birds.
Keep holding still, there. We're almost done. You have some damage in the eye sockets already, probably from the villagers fighting back against the mushi. Though not with arrows … maybe some kind of gunpowder explosive? Hmm. Here, you can hold your eye while I reach in there -
- like so. That wasn't too hard. I'll get a proper burial arranged once I'm done here. And in the meantime, he won't mind if I borrow this zonbi-type mushi. It's still just a little too rare for me to pass up at the moment. … even though I think I'm going to change my mind within a week or two.
One down - nine thousand twenty-six to go.
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Character: Asakura Hao
Series: Shaman King
Character Age: 14 physically, over 1000 in actuality
Canon: So the year 1999 rolls around, signalling the start of another Shaman Fight; the 'Fight' being a global battle between spiritualists for the title Shaman King, an all-powerful being who controls the natural world. The story opens with Asakura Yoh and his merry band of friends on their way to said Fight, and by this point no long-term villain has been introduced, so cue the entrance of Asakura Hao. His ultimate goal is to become the new Shaman King. And with the highest amount of spiritual power in the world, mind-reading abilities (Reishi), and over one thousand years and three different reincarnated lives of experience behind him, he's pretty dead-set on succeeding this time.
Hao first comes off as an intelligent, witty, and charming fellow overflowing with confidence; the sort of personality that others are drawn to instinctively. But his 'nice guy' appearance is shattered when he opens his mouth and spits acidic words into your face with a bright smile and no regret. He absolutely hates human-kind and takes it upon himself to remind everyone that they are just lowly beings polluting the earth. Even his followers he treats as nothing more than puppets that happen to be slightly more intelligent or powerful than the normal populace. However, despite his obvious lack of care towards others, his charm usually wins him allies faster than his insults and barbed tongue can lose them.
Sample Post:
On any other occasion, I can guarantee you that I wouldn't have wasted the spiritual power required to fly from Tokyo to this festering mess. But trying to single-handedly recreate paradise from the cesspool you've managed to make of our planet is a time-consuming job, and having strong followers allies becomes necessary since I don't want any mutineers causing me headaches after I become Shaman King. Besides, new blood is always good.~ I just hope the leader of Camp will live up to the 'reputation and power' that was mentioned in the invite.
Ah, but you didn't get the same letter? You look more like a victim of circumstance anyway, dragged here on accident. No intelligent counselor would add to the filth constantly piling up inside the barrier. It seems to be the only thing they never run out of. Attempting to find unsullied nature here goes about as far as the popsicle sticks in the arts and crafts cabin. You'll just have settle with enjoying the rampaging purple gorillas. Or the zombies, who would probably make decent followers allies as well. Missing your arms isn't really a handicap, it's true intelligent design. And one less pair of hands to pollute the earth with.
But the counselor is the main aim. Judging by what I've already seen, this trip will be worth my time. Naturally, recreating the world is a much more difficult goal. But to have created this barrier and coordinated the massive hostage situation entirely on her own? Impressive. Too bad she can't manage to sustain the nature in here along with the people. Just take a look at that huge mass of pollution you call a lake. Do you still wonder why the animals here are abnormal colours or have suddenly grown a penchant for molesting swimmers? 'Nuclear contamination' signs are usually posted for a reason, after all. But go ahead and swim all you'd like. It probably won't have any effect on something already contaminated.~ Just as long as your memory isn't too damaged by radiation, since I'd still like to know the name of the counselor. If you can manage that much.
You can't? But you know the person I'm talking about at least. It seems everyone has some idea of who she is then. But nobody has really looked for her because her rumoured undead guards would intervene and devour their brains? Well you would have nothing to worry about then. Ah, but there's no reason to look upset over your obvious lack of brain matter.~ All you need is a bit of cleaning up and some training, and you too can make a great follower ally one day.
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Character: Ahito
Series: Hibiki's Magic
Character Age: 14-16 (not specified)
Canon: Picture a moe magic manga series featuring an adorable loli magic teacher. Except she doesn't really know any magic. And everyone in the series is kind of tragic. And any time a person uses magic they pay for it with a price--be it their memories, their health, or lifespan.
Ahito in particular pays a rather painful price. A few unethical experiments left him with the unusual ability of healing anyone he maintains eye contact with. But after the good deed is done? He can be found at the sink coughing up blood. Perhaps this is why his view of magic is less than kind. Ahito takes glee in pointing out the failings of magic to others, even tiny underaged teachers who don't know what they're doing. This leaves him appearing to be, quite frankly, a douchebag. And he really can be one a lot of the time! When not revealing magic to be epic fail for the lolz however, he's not an entirely bad person. He dotes on tiny teacher, is prepared to help those in need, and generally enjoys having a good time. As long as there's no magic around. The boy much prefers firearms these days.
Sample Post:
I know I am not a model student. I'm not even a decent student. In fact, it's generally believed among the staff that I am a very bad student. But let me make a few things clear. Sending me away to this place does not make me sorry for the incident with the rubber bullets and the substitute teacher. I am not driven to suddenly pay attention in class. There is no sudden urge to apologize to the headmaster. This won't fix me in any way at all. If anything? I consider this place a reward.
Free live ammunition. ♥
In this place, it's probably necessary to be armed. It looks like the scrap heap for dangerous, failed magic experiments. I guess that could be another reason for me to be here. Heh. What a sad situation. Look at those rabbits. What the hell has been done to the rabbits? These things have a vicious streak a mile long. They're killers! And some genius left them alone and then they bred li--well, yes. I guess that would seem to follow. Er. But I know for a fact that the taint of magic is to blame for this. Magic and rabbits have a long, messy history. No rabbit likes a top hat anymore. There's not a person here who can pretend they don't know why that is.
You all do agree with me, right? That magic sucks and all? I'm assuming anyone else stuck here is part of the land of misfit magic tricks. But even if you are into that magic stuff, just take a look around you. Look what relying on magic gets you.
Magically altered teddy bear-cats with head pom-poms. That's very classy. These must be so useful to everyday life here. Tch. And is that an underwear tree over there? That's almost too useful to be in a place like this with the rest of us. It's spectacular when compared to the enchanted vines some pervert must have made. Or how about the lake monster which was probably. . . Made by the same person as the vines.
If none of the things that I've said has changed your mind, please feel free to spend some time with the vines or lake monster and get back to me on it. I assure you that you'll undergo an emotional transformation that can also be described as MAGICAL.
And if you don't change your mind, whatever. You all enjoy your crazy magic things. It looks like most of you aren't using your camp issued firearms. Everyone not using their gun can just leave it in this pile right here. After that, try to be a little quiet, alright? I'll be hunting rabbits.
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Name: Garth, AKA Aqualad
Series: Teen Titans Year One (DCU)
Age: About 16
Canon: Teen Titans Year One is the story of the first few adventures of the Teen Titans, a group made up entirely of teenage sidekicks. Led by Robin (as in Batman and Robin), and composed of Kid Flash, Speedy, Wondergirl, and Aqualad, Teen Titans Year One follows the teenagers as they come into their own, away from their super hero mentors for the first time and tackling adult issues like only teenagers can: with pep and ingenuity. When their mentors start to act strangely and aggressively, it is up to the youngest superheroes to seek each other out and set things right, while also bonding and outfitting their super awesome secret no-girls-allowed (except Wondergirl) cave headquarters.
Aqualad is the timid sidekick to Aquaman, King of Atlantis. And by timid, I mean scared of everything. Even--especially--schools of fish. He's incredibly terrified of surface creatures like squirrels and always looks like he may have just peed his pants. Which is a possibility, since he's always dousing himself in water. His underdeveloped lungs, which make him have asthma-like symptoms, make it impossible for him to survive on land if he isn't constantly soaking wet. Unfortunately, even his water needs are high maintenance. Although able to soak in fresh water, Aqualad can only drink salt water, which is a mix-up that often ends in comedic upchuck. Even with his ability to talk to fish and his above-average strength, Aqualad tends to come off as the awkward kid who just won't go home.
Sample App
I-I can't believe that I was sent out by myself. I guess a swamp is an okay place for me to b-be. I mean, it is mushier than most of the other places people went but Robin knows what he's doing. He never makes mistakes. That's why he's the greatest leader ever! So now all I have to do is think. What would Robin do? He would, um. Uh. He would... not forget the mission. Come on, come on! What was it? I can't even think right now. I need a drink. Or a shower. But I-I'm in the middle of a... hey! A SWAMP! There's bound to be some place where I can soak! Now all I have to do is find it!
Huh? What's that? Hm, it's not a natural water source. It's too... rectangular. And blue. But it's water, so it can't be too bad, right? I'll just wade in and ahhh, that's bet--burning. That's BURNING! Auuuggghh! My gills can't deal with chemicals! Oh--oh no oh ghhurgle hrrk koff koff. Unnnnh... Okay, blue means sick. I gotta find some more water. There's not enough on the ground for me to soak in... but it's a swamp, right? There just has to be another source.
A lake! Lakes definitely work, and at least it won't taste awful like that last one. I hope. I mean, it is really murky, and I c-can't see very far in it. I hope there are no groups of fish in there! Maybe I can just wait and find another lake. But, nnnggg... Okay. Okay whatever's in there can't be really really bad, and I need a soak. So here goes! Just... start by putting a toe in, Garth. You can do it. Just one measly little toe and then it won't be so bad. Because there's nothing in the lake that'll hurt you! Just the one toe and then--ah! Okay. So now the rest. Just wade in and--see? Nothing to be afraiAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! AHHH! WHAT IS THAT? WHAT JUST WRAPPED AROUND MY ANKLE! AHHHHHH!
AHH--Oh! Y-you're not t-that scary. Uhhh, I suppose. Right? I mean, you're really big, but I've met lots of octopuses like you. Or are you a squid? Well, anyway it doesn't, uh, it doesn't matter. I'm Garth, but I guess you can call me Aqualad! It's my superhero name. For when I become one. I'm still kind of new at it, you see, but I have some great friends and we help each other out so we can learn to be as great as our mentors. You want to be my friend, too? That's great!
Um, okay, Marcy, was it? Y-yeah... I mean... I know friends h-hug each other, but you're... you're a lot stronger than--ukkk--I'm used to and, um...
...Don't hug there!!
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Character: Sun Ce
Series: Dynasty Warriors
Character Age: 17
Canon: "Dynasty Warriors" is a video game set in the Three Kingdoms period of ancient China, the premise of which can be broken down into seven words: "Kill peons, but don't pursue Lu Bu." The story revolves around three armies that rise up out of the remnants of the Han Dynasty and go on to fight for control of the empire. Each force has its own motivations - the kingdom of Wei is guided by cunning and ambition, and Shu is guided by justice and benevolence, while Wu is guided by the passion and energy of its leaders. Alliances are made and broken, and mighty warriors can die at a moment's notice (usually in cutscenes so there's nothing you can do about it). Oh, and short little teenage girls with cloth fans can kill the most feared warrior in the land without a problem (if the player is good enough at button mashing).
Sun Ce is the eldest son of Sun Jian, a powerful and famous warlord, as well as a descendant of the legendary strategist, Sun Tzu. Smart, fearless, charismatic, and strong, Sun Ce is one of the best leaders of the era before even finishing puberty. However, he is at times brash and impulsive, and even reckless with his own life. He fears nothing, though he's not foolish enough to rush to certain death. His willingness to charge forward in the face of uncertainty is both his greatest strength and his greatest weakness. He tends to enjoy battle - or any challenge for that matter - and has a sense of humor. When things go poorly, however, he can get very emotional, and he gets frustrated when he's unable to fight as he sees fit. Though he'll later go on to become a great warlord in his own right and establish the kingdom of Wu, right now, his only concern is doing right by his father.
Sample Post:
Well, this is certainly weird. Never mind that I've been sent to attack "Camp Ni Cao Qu Si" (("Fuck you and go die")) ... I'm not even sure where I am. I'm supposed to raid the supplies there and bring them back for our campaign, as well as rescue some prisoners taken by the enemy forces in hopes that they'll join our army. I'm eager for the chance to prove to my father that I can handle something like this... but he thinks I'm still too young and inexperienced to really lead the army. I know he has faith in me as a fighter, but I have to prove to him that I can handle myself as a leader.
But I don't think my father really thought this plan through. He didn't say anything about the enemy using rotting corpses and demonic creatures as guards! The handful of soldiers he sent with me? They're all dead... good men, too. Zhang was the first... I'd hate to be the guy to tell his kids that their father won't be coming home because a swarm of flies flew into his nose and killed him instantly. But at least he didn't die like Li... the poor bastard. Eaten alive by a swamp monster. I tried to grab his arm and save him, but the thing just dragged him right down... the last noise the monster made before it went back under the water almost sounded something like, "I'm in your formation, eating your dudes." Poor bastard... I let them all down. They would've followed me anywhere, and I watched them all die, one by one... but I'm not going to get anywhere by obsessing over the dead! I owe it to them to finish this mission. A lot of good men died here, and I swear, whoever is in charge of this camp is gonna pay, and they're gonna pay hard.
I haven't encountered anything that's both human and breathing for a while. Instead, all I've found are things that want to eat me, things that want to kill me, and things that want to have their way with me and then kill me and eat me. But the undead seem to go down easy enough once I slice their heads off. I usually try to leave my enemies in one piece -- makes it easier for the families, really -- but these guys are already dead, and it's the only way I can get them to stay down. Even then, I wouldn't be surprised if a few of them got right back up and started trying to force me down their squirting, festering little neckholes. The zombies are strong, and I haven't been able to find the enchanted pottery that's keeping them alive or whatever the source of this magic is. The glowing lake might be a good lead, but... well, after seeing what happened to Li, I'll be damned if I'm jumping in to investigate. I have a problem with glowing lakes and swamp monsters and getting eaten. I enjoy being alive, and I like having all four limbs and a few other things. I'd hate to deprive the ladies of all this goodness, right?
Looks like the enemy wants to make this difficult, but fine by me. I'll have the head of the enemy officer in charge here mounted on my spear by the time this is all over. I don't back down from a fight, I don't run away, and I definitely don't lose. I don't care how many "zombies" or "swamp monsters" or "man-eating insects" this place throws at me... I'm going to get even with them.
I see a clearing up ahead... looks like I've found "Ni Cao Qu Si." There's buildings... looks like there's people there. A couple hundred, maybe more. Y'know what? No problem. I can handle this.
I am Sun Ce, son of the Tiger of Jiangdong! I claim "Camp Ni Cao Qu Si" in the name of the Sun family! If you've got a problem with that, then you'll be too busy being dead to care when I'm through with you! You mess with Jiangdong, you're gonna get whacked in the face!
First things first. Where the hell is your giant, glowing pottery? I'm gonna smash it to pieces.
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Character Name: Secret
Series: Young Justice
Age: Dead, but kinda 14 too. But mostly dead.
Canon: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's another teen hero group! But they're not the Teen Titans and not the Young Avengers -- they're young all right, but it's just us. Er, them. As much a dramatic superhero comic as an excuse for name puns and pop culture references, Young Justice pits our team of teen heroes against all manner of deadly foes, from an evil-overlord from space to angry mothers at a super-hero parent-teacher conference. Formed of well-known heroes and series-original members alike, the team bonds and grows, learning important lessons along the way about friends, family, and how much Hanson sucks.
Secret is the youngest member of the team, and it shows -- she's impulsive, naïve and childish, but she means well and wants to help people. Once she gets an idea in her head, it is very difficult to sway her, and she pursues it with gusto. Like any good hero-wannabe, Secret cares about Right and Wrong; however she is occasionally swayed by her immaturity, and will make exceptions when it's personal. Secret was rescued from the DEO (Department of Extra-normal Operations) where she was raised in an airtight cell and kept under observation. She is made of mist and has a handful of related powers, such as levitation, being occasionally invisible, intangible, and able to temporarily mold her body into any size or shape she wants. One quick back-story retcon later, the source of Secret's powers is her untimely death, thanks to a radio to the bathtub; this gives her a weakness to shocks and electricity, which incapacitate her in various ways. She sometimes reacts to normal situations like...well, like a girl raised in a box, and she knows she is abnormal, which makes her a little unsure -- she wishes for friends, but sometimes feels she does not deserve them.
Note: Secret is apped from around the end of Issue 30.
Sample Post:
Hm, I thought this was a…summer camp? I think that's what it's called. But now that I'm in here it really looks more like the DEO compound -- I've only managed to pick up a few details, from signs and stuff, but just look at all those poor kids! Contained like this, forced to have their powers put on display. I mean, nobody wants to stay transformed as a gorilla all the time, no matter how good you are at it! And that poor girl in the lake! I can't believe they're keeping her down there, probably all alone. She probably just needs a friend--someone she can really reach out to, feel…close to. I-- I know how she feels. Somehow, somehow I'll break them out, and then they can all be my new best friends! I'm sure no one will mind if they come stay with us.
U-um! Excuse me? Listen, everyone, I know the DEO said they wanted to help you, but they're really bad people, who want to do…bad things. Please don't be alarmed! I would question the intelligence of anyone who'd do something awful like this, too, but that's no reason to start yelling "braaaaains"! They might hear you, after all, and then we'd all be in for it. And we don't want in, right? We want out. My name is Secret, and I'm definitely going to get you out of here! --What? Oh, uhhm, well, I haven't been in the lake -- I can't, really -- and I'm sort of see-through so I guess you could say I was, um, 'sheer dry', a-and I am going to do my best to be the ah, 'right guard', for all of you, I promise! But um, no, just "Secret" is fine, please.
Anyway, don't worry; I've been practicing and I'm really getting sort of good at break-outs -- If I can just find a hole or a crack or something in whatever it is that's keeping you in, then I'll come back and bring you all to it! What? ...'Will I bring the--' You mean, to you? can I really-- I'm not sure that's possi-- I mean, yes! O-of course! Everyone, don't worry! I will definitely bring the crack!
Now, wait here, I'll just be a--AIIIIEE!
A-ah! That really shocked me! …Oh! I'm-- I guess it shocked me so hard, I'm sort of …solid now? Ah, uhmm, I'm sorry, everyone, I guess this is going to take a bit longer. It looks like, for now, I-- I wont be able to…do it. …Well, thank you for saying I shouldn't feel bad, but what do you mean, "it happens to lots of boys"? I haven't met anyone else with powers like mine and…can't you tell I'm a girl? Weren't you the one calling me "Victoria", earlier? A-and I don't really think just cuddling is going tear down this wall.
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Character: Tohru Honda
Series: Fruits Basket [manga]
Character Age: 16
Canon: Tohru Honda has had it rough - she was orphaned at the age of sixteen after her mother was tragically killed in a car accident. Tohru, the industrious and independent young woman that she is, decided that it would be best to strike out on her own and pitch a tent in the woods, rather than become an intrusive burden to her friends or family by moving in with them. While Tohru was blessed with an incredibly independent, if at times almost stubborn streak, she was not endowed with particularly good judgment. Unbeknownst to her, she pitched her little tent on property belonging to the Sohma family: a clan of mysterious, fascinatingly beautiful people who are cursed with transforming into the animals of the Chinese Zodiac when hugged by a member of the opposite sex. Tohru is allowed to live with a small portion of the Sohma family and gradually becomes more and more involved in their cursed lives.
As Tohru becomes familiar with each of the cursed members of the Sohma family, her true nature shines through. While at times she can be ditzy, she is extremely accepting and nurturing, sacrificing much of her time and energy to help others. She cares deeply for her friends, and accepts people despite their faults. Tohru is very worried about maintaining good relationships with people and not being offensive or rude to anyone.
Sample Post:
Hello everyone! Pleased to meet you - I'm Tohru Honda. I've wanted to go to camp since I was little, and now I'm finally here! Some of my friends are here, too, and I'm excited! Though… I can't shake the feeling that something is a bit off here…
Today has been interesting; I just… I can't help but wonder if this is how summer camp is supposed to be. I was trying to find my way around, and… I sort of got lost and ended up wandering around though the, ah… dark… and foggy woods. After a while, I thought I'd found some other campers. They seemed a little… distracted, but our minds all wander sometimes, don't they? I tried to talk to them, but they just groaned and shuffled toward me. I asked if they were okay; I thought they might be sick since they looked sort of… pale. Then, you see, when they finally got close, I realized that they weren't campers! T-they were zombies! Though that isn't to say that zombies can't go to camp! I just… I was so surprised to see zombies at camp a-and I'm really scared of zombies...
Ah… in any case, I-I screamed and ran away from them and ended up in this clearing with this old fire pit and a rusty pot in it. I went over to investigate it and there was… well, I guess it was soup. …Except it was purple. And glowing. And then it started to move! I've never seen soup move before! At least I think it was soup… but whatever it was, it splashed on my leg then it started to slosh away. I felt like I had scared the soup and I blurted out, "Wait! I'm sorry! I didn't mean t-to scare you! You just startled me because you moved." Then, somehow… I heard the soup talking. I don't know how the soup was talking, but it accepted my apology and told me that a chef had accidentally added Chemical X to it instead of capers. I-I've never heard of Chemical X before, but it must be amazing if it can make soup talk and move!
Eventually, the soup and I parted ways. It wanted to find a new place to live, and m-my ankle is kind of… green-looking and splotchy where the soup hit. I… well, I'm a little dizzy, so I should probably go find a nurse… but don't worry about me! I mean, things may seem a bit strange right now, but I'm sure I'll get used to them; after all, my motto is "never give up"! And I never will! Soon I'll find the nurse! And soon I'll make new friends and have fun at camp! Just like I made friends with the soup. Maybe I'll even make friends with the zombies if I can work up the courage! I think camp is going to be amazing; hopefully the food they serve here won't be quite as friendly as the dish I met this morning…
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SCharacter: Sera
Series: Digital Devil Saga
Character Age: 7. Appears about 18.
Canon: In the year something-or-another of Dark Dystopian Sciency Alternate Universe Time, war was beginning - a war between God and mankind, between the new flood of corrupt sunlight that turned people into stone and the scientists who fought it. This story is not really about them. What it is about is strangely endearing cannibal demons snacking their way out of digital limbo and into the real world on the way to Nirvana (one femur at a time), but none of the true backstory of DDS would have been possible if an embittered Karma Society leader hadn't given her daughter to the project that they were all interested in, one way or another. They wanted the girl named Sera to intercede with God.
Sera turned out to be the Cyber Shaman, able to speak directly with the presence that had caused her species so much pain and manipulate digital data freely in the bargain. The experimentation aged her at an accelerated rate. By age two she had created true artificial intelligences that she played with in order to alleviate the pressures of her short life. Before much more time had passed a betrayal by someone she trusted called down God's anger on her behalf, turning anyone in the line of fire into man-eating "demons." Five years later, humanity tried to use the "demon virus," testing it on her beloved AIs; she couldn't save them but tried her best to help them, and in the end learned to both face up to her guilt over what her actions had brought to humanity and to let her "children" go.
Sample Post: Hello. My name is Sera, and... I'm not here to help everyone, this time. But I can try to do something.
You devour each other, don't you? I understand. It's the way you're made, and there's no shame in doing what you have to do to survive. The cycle moves on. It can be a terrible way to live in some respects - I can see that the other wildlife here won't even get near you except to defecate - but I know that you're proud of your strength. How could I judge you? Your lives must be so dangerous; you're generous to follow me around like this, warning me and those around me about some sort of "trap." I'm glad you've been able to find ways to keep going. I'm just not so sure about the person who keeps you here.
Madame Sayre... as far as I know, you're the one who created this place, who brought everyone to this point. You've acted as God for these creatures, and it isn't right to let them suffer... unless, unless they choose to. Why would you create things that needs to devour other life on purpose? Do you want them all to die?! It's a way to live, and not a bad way, but there are other ways!
I do know where you're coming from, but... you need to understand. Maybe this started as a game to you. Maybe you did it because you were bored, or... or lonely. But you have to take responsibility for your actions, even if it hurts. Even if it means that playing God isn't so fun anymore... you've got to understand that you've caused suffering here. You don't need to ask why I'm so serious. This is about life and death, and even knowing enough of them to hear these things is a blessing.
I don't think that a loudspeaker can make that kind of gesture, Madam. It's not very effective.
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Character: Ginko
Series: Mushi-Shi
Character Age: Canon is ambiguous; however, calculating the timelines given in the final episode puts him at right around 21 years of age.
Canon: Mushi-Shi is a beautiful, atmospheric series centered around an albino hobo who studies sparkly bugs for a living. … no really, that about sums it up. The bugs, or "mushi," as the series calls them, are responsible for all things great and supernatural in the world, ranging from eye-eating parasites worthy of a CLAMP series to huge dragon-like spirit guardians who are responsible for all the wildlife on an entire mountain. Naturally, when humans interact with these mushi, things are bound to go just a tad bit wrong - which is where the bug-studying hobos, aka "mushi-shi," come in. It's their job to deal with the many supernatural problems that mushi cause, such as the aforementioned eye-voring types, as well as educate people in ways they can live alongside the critters without getting themselves homph-gomphed.
Ginko is the titular mushi-shi of the series. A quiet, laid-back young man, it's rare to see him worked up about his job, save for the rare life-or-death instances that punctuate his otherwise quiet existence. And even then it's more of a ":| god you are so stupid" moment more than outright panic. Most situations are handled with direct (if sometimes blunt) wisdom or even amusement, with the occasional moment of deadpan snark. Unlike most of his fellow mushi-shi, Ginko follows his own sort of prime directive; he generally tries to avoid killing the mushi when he can, and refrains from interfering in cases that aren't doing anyone any harm. Which suits him just fine, in the end; he can't settle anywhere particular, as his magical hobo abilities draw in the sort of unwanted mushi attention that makes staying in one place a rather dangerous pastime. He remains a mysterious figure throughout most of the series, leaving all the most important questions up in the air even at the end: Who is he, really? Where does he come from? And how the hell did he get a trenchcoat in the middle of Meiji Japan, anyway?
Sample Post:
Hold still for a moment. I don't want you to lose that eye just yet.
You can feel it, can't you? The mushi moving behind your eye-sockets. I imagine it's been making life difficult for you lately. Corpses aren't supposed to move around this much after death, so it's no wonder all your limbs are falling off. It's not your fault. If you had a choice, you'd be lying down somewhere comfortable instead of shambling around like this. That's the zonbi-type mushi at work. Normally, it feeds off the weaker meme-types that cling to mammal brains, but without a wide enough variety of fresh food, it's too small and weak to get the stronger ones that hide in the middle of the brain. So instead it takes up residence in an empty body and uses that to get at the brains it needs to survive.
"Braaains," that's right. Relax. This is going to take some time. … to be honest, I didn't come entirely prepared for this. The Director's letter laid out some of the details, but other than the village's name and some directions, there wasn't much. Saying that the mythical village of O-shi Fuudai has nearly ten thousand kinds of mushi was impressive, yes, but the list was a little vague. Reports of a takoiyaaaan-type living in the lake. Rumors of mushi turning the local bathwater into blood. … and 9027 counts of zonbi infestations. Maybe I should have paid less attention to the offer of free food every Tuesday. I hadn't seen one zonbi in my travels up til now, much less over nine thousand of them, so I thought that any detour or inconvenience would be worth it to see that. Which is fortunate, considering what I had to go through to get here. No offense to your Director - it's just the first time I've had to climb into a rabbit hole when entering a village. And the birds afterwards were … ah. There's a first time for everything. Even hearing a sudden burst of music in your head. I'm beginning to wonder if everything here is some sort of mushi, or at least strongly influenced by them somehow. A great "Circle of Life," according to the birds.
Keep holding still, there. We're almost done. You have some damage in the eye sockets already, probably from the villagers fighting back against the mushi. Though not with arrows … maybe some kind of gunpowder explosive? Hmm. Here, you can hold your eye while I reach in there -
- like so. That wasn't too hard. I'll get a proper burial arranged once I'm done here. And in the meantime, he won't mind if I borrow this zonbi-type mushi. It's still just a little too rare for me to pass up at the moment. … even though I think I'm going to change my mind within a week or two.
One down - nine thousand twenty-six to go.
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Character: Asakura Hao
Series: Shaman King
Character Age: 14 physically, over 1000 in actuality
Canon: So the year 1999 rolls around, signalling the start of another Shaman Fight; the 'Fight' being a global battle between spiritualists for the title Shaman King, an all-powerful being who controls the natural world. The story opens with Asakura Yoh and his merry band of friends on their way to said Fight, and by this point no long-term villain has been introduced, so cue the entrance of Asakura Hao. His ultimate goal is to become the new Shaman King. And with the highest amount of spiritual power in the world, mind-reading abilities (Reishi), and over one thousand years and three different reincarnated lives of experience behind him, he's pretty dead-set on succeeding this time.
Hao first comes off as an intelligent, witty, and charming fellow overflowing with confidence; the sort of personality that others are drawn to instinctively. But his 'nice guy' appearance is shattered when he opens his mouth and spits acidic words into your face with a bright smile and no regret. He absolutely hates human-kind and takes it upon himself to remind everyone that they are just lowly beings polluting the earth. Even his followers he treats as nothing more than puppets that happen to be slightly more intelligent or powerful than the normal populace. However, despite his obvious lack of care towards others, his charm usually wins him allies faster than his insults and barbed tongue can lose them.
Sample Post:
On any other occasion, I can guarantee you that I wouldn't have wasted the spiritual power required to fly from Tokyo to this festering mess. But trying to single-handedly recreate paradise from the cesspool you've managed to make of our planet is a time-consuming job, and having strong followers allies becomes necessary since I don't want any mutineers causing me headaches after I become Shaman King. Besides, new blood is always good.~ I just hope the leader of Camp will live up to the 'reputation and power' that was mentioned in the invite.
Ah, but you didn't get the same letter? You look more like a victim of circumstance anyway, dragged here on accident. No intelligent counselor would add to the filth constantly piling up inside the barrier. It seems to be the only thing they never run out of. Attempting to find unsullied nature here goes about as far as the popsicle sticks in the arts and crafts cabin. You'll just have settle with enjoying the rampaging purple gorillas. Or the zombies, who would probably make decent followers allies as well. Missing your arms isn't really a handicap, it's true intelligent design. And one less pair of hands to pollute the earth with.
But the counselor is the main aim. Judging by what I've already seen, this trip will be worth my time. Naturally, recreating the world is a much more difficult goal. But to have created this barrier and coordinated the massive hostage situation entirely on her own? Impressive. Too bad she can't manage to sustain the nature in here along with the people. Just take a look at that huge mass of pollution you call a lake. Do you still wonder why the animals here are abnormal colours or have suddenly grown a penchant for molesting swimmers? 'Nuclear contamination' signs are usually posted for a reason, after all. But go ahead and swim all you'd like. It probably won't have any effect on something already contaminated.~ Just as long as your memory isn't too damaged by radiation, since I'd still like to know the name of the counselor. If you can manage that much.
You can't? But you know the person I'm talking about at least. It seems everyone has some idea of who she is then. But nobody has really looked for her because her rumoured undead guards would intervene and devour their brains? Well you would have nothing to worry about then. Ah, but there's no reason to look upset over your obvious lack of brain matter.~ All you need is a bit of cleaning up and some training, and you too can make a great follower ally one day.
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Character: Ahito
Series: Hibiki's Magic
Character Age: 14-16 (not specified)
Canon: Picture a moe magic manga series featuring an adorable loli magic teacher. Except she doesn't really know any magic. And everyone in the series is kind of tragic. And any time a person uses magic they pay for it with a price--be it their memories, their health, or lifespan.
Ahito in particular pays a rather painful price. A few unethical experiments left him with the unusual ability of healing anyone he maintains eye contact with. But after the good deed is done? He can be found at the sink coughing up blood. Perhaps this is why his view of magic is less than kind. Ahito takes glee in pointing out the failings of magic to others, even tiny underaged teachers who don't know what they're doing. This leaves him appearing to be, quite frankly, a douchebag. And he really can be one a lot of the time! When not revealing magic to be epic fail for the lolz however, he's not an entirely bad person. He dotes on tiny teacher, is prepared to help those in need, and generally enjoys having a good time. As long as there's no magic around. The boy much prefers firearms these days.
Sample Post:
I know I am not a model student. I'm not even a decent student. In fact, it's generally believed among the staff that I am a very bad student. But let me make a few things clear. Sending me away to this place does not make me sorry for the incident with the rubber bullets and the substitute teacher. I am not driven to suddenly pay attention in class. There is no sudden urge to apologize to the headmaster. This won't fix me in any way at all. If anything? I consider this place a reward.
Free live ammunition. ♥
In this place, it's probably necessary to be armed. It looks like the scrap heap for dangerous, failed magic experiments. I guess that could be another reason for me to be here. Heh. What a sad situation. Look at those rabbits. What the hell has been done to the rabbits? These things have a vicious streak a mile long. They're killers! And some genius left them alone and then they bred li--well, yes. I guess that would seem to follow. Er. But I know for a fact that the taint of magic is to blame for this. Magic and rabbits have a long, messy history. No rabbit likes a top hat anymore. There's not a person here who can pretend they don't know why that is.
You all do agree with me, right? That magic sucks and all? I'm assuming anyone else stuck here is part of the land of misfit magic tricks. But even if you are into that magic stuff, just take a look around you. Look what relying on magic gets you.
Magically altered teddy bear-cats with head pom-poms. That's very classy. These must be so useful to everyday life here. Tch. And is that an underwear tree over there? That's almost too useful to be in a place like this with the rest of us. It's spectacular when compared to the enchanted vines some pervert must have made. Or how about the lake monster which was probably. . . Made by the same person as the vines.
If none of the things that I've said has changed your mind, please feel free to spend some time with the vines or lake monster and get back to me on it. I assure you that you'll undergo an emotional transformation that can also be described as MAGICAL.
And if you don't change your mind, whatever. You all enjoy your crazy magic things. It looks like most of you aren't using your camp issued firearms. Everyone not using their gun can just leave it in this pile right here. After that, try to be a little quiet, alright? I'll be hunting rabbits.
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Name: Garth, AKA Aqualad
Series: Teen Titans Year One (DCU)
Age: About 16
Canon: Teen Titans Year One is the story of the first few adventures of the Teen Titans, a group made up entirely of teenage sidekicks. Led by Robin (as in Batman and Robin), and composed of Kid Flash, Speedy, Wondergirl, and Aqualad, Teen Titans Year One follows the teenagers as they come into their own, away from their super hero mentors for the first time and tackling adult issues like only teenagers can: with pep and ingenuity. When their mentors start to act strangely and aggressively, it is up to the youngest superheroes to seek each other out and set things right, while also bonding and outfitting their super awesome secret no-girls-allowed (except Wondergirl) cave headquarters.
Aqualad is the timid sidekick to Aquaman, King of Atlantis. And by timid, I mean scared of everything. Even--especially--schools of fish. He's incredibly terrified of surface creatures like squirrels and always looks like he may have just peed his pants. Which is a possibility, since he's always dousing himself in water. His underdeveloped lungs, which make him have asthma-like symptoms, make it impossible for him to survive on land if he isn't constantly soaking wet. Unfortunately, even his water needs are high maintenance. Although able to soak in fresh water, Aqualad can only drink salt water, which is a mix-up that often ends in comedic upchuck. Even with his ability to talk to fish and his above-average strength, Aqualad tends to come off as the awkward kid who just won't go home.
Sample App
I-I can't believe that I was sent out by myself. I guess a swamp is an okay place for me to b-be. I mean, it is mushier than most of the other places people went but Robin knows what he's doing. He never makes mistakes. That's why he's the greatest leader ever! So now all I have to do is think. What would Robin do? He would, um. Uh. He would... not forget the mission. Come on, come on! What was it? I can't even think right now. I need a drink. Or a shower. But I-I'm in the middle of a... hey! A SWAMP! There's bound to be some place where I can soak! Now all I have to do is find it!
Huh? What's that? Hm, it's not a natural water source. It's too... rectangular. And blue. But it's water, so it can't be too bad, right? I'll just wade in and ahhh, that's bet--burning. That's BURNING! Auuuggghh! My gills can't deal with chemicals! Oh--oh no oh ghhurgle hrrk koff koff. Unnnnh... Okay, blue means sick. I gotta find some more water. There's not enough on the ground for me to soak in... but it's a swamp, right? There just has to be another source.
A lake! Lakes definitely work, and at least it won't taste awful like that last one. I hope. I mean, it is really murky, and I c-can't see very far in it. I hope there are no groups of fish in there! Maybe I can just wait and find another lake. But, nnnggg... Okay. Okay whatever's in there can't be really really bad, and I need a soak. So here goes! Just... start by putting a toe in, Garth. You can do it. Just one measly little toe and then it won't be so bad. Because there's nothing in the lake that'll hurt you! Just the one toe and then--ah! Okay. So now the rest. Just wade in and--see? Nothing to be afraiAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! AHHH! WHAT IS THAT? WHAT JUST WRAPPED AROUND MY ANKLE! AHHHHHH!
AHH--Oh! Y-you're not t-that scary. Uhhh, I suppose. Right? I mean, you're really big, but I've met lots of octopuses like you. Or are you a squid? Well, anyway it doesn't, uh, it doesn't matter. I'm Garth, but I guess you can call me Aqualad! It's my superhero name. For when I become one. I'm still kind of new at it, you see, but I have some great friends and we help each other out so we can learn to be as great as our mentors. You want to be my friend, too? That's great!
Um, okay, Marcy, was it? Y-yeah... I mean... I know friends h-hug each other, but you're... you're a lot stronger than--ukkk--I'm used to and, um...
...Don't hug there!!
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Character: Sun Ce
Series: Dynasty Warriors
Character Age: 17
Canon: "Dynasty Warriors" is a video game set in the Three Kingdoms period of ancient China, the premise of which can be broken down into seven words: "Kill peons, but don't pursue Lu Bu." The story revolves around three armies that rise up out of the remnants of the Han Dynasty and go on to fight for control of the empire. Each force has its own motivations - the kingdom of Wei is guided by cunning and ambition, and Shu is guided by justice and benevolence, while Wu is guided by the passion and energy of its leaders. Alliances are made and broken, and mighty warriors can die at a moment's notice (usually in cutscenes so there's nothing you can do about it). Oh, and short little teenage girls with cloth fans can kill the most feared warrior in the land without a problem (if the player is good enough at button mashing).
Sun Ce is the eldest son of Sun Jian, a powerful and famous warlord, as well as a descendant of the legendary strategist, Sun Tzu. Smart, fearless, charismatic, and strong, Sun Ce is one of the best leaders of the era before even finishing puberty. However, he is at times brash and impulsive, and even reckless with his own life. He fears nothing, though he's not foolish enough to rush to certain death. His willingness to charge forward in the face of uncertainty is both his greatest strength and his greatest weakness. He tends to enjoy battle - or any challenge for that matter - and has a sense of humor. When things go poorly, however, he can get very emotional, and he gets frustrated when he's unable to fight as he sees fit. Though he'll later go on to become a great warlord in his own right and establish the kingdom of Wu, right now, his only concern is doing right by his father.
Sample Post:
Well, this is certainly weird. Never mind that I've been sent to attack "Camp Ni Cao Qu Si" (("Fuck you and go die")) ... I'm not even sure where I am. I'm supposed to raid the supplies there and bring them back for our campaign, as well as rescue some prisoners taken by the enemy forces in hopes that they'll join our army. I'm eager for the chance to prove to my father that I can handle something like this... but he thinks I'm still too young and inexperienced to really lead the army. I know he has faith in me as a fighter, but I have to prove to him that I can handle myself as a leader.
But I don't think my father really thought this plan through. He didn't say anything about the enemy using rotting corpses and demonic creatures as guards! The handful of soldiers he sent with me? They're all dead... good men, too. Zhang was the first... I'd hate to be the guy to tell his kids that their father won't be coming home because a swarm of flies flew into his nose and killed him instantly. But at least he didn't die like Li... the poor bastard. Eaten alive by a swamp monster. I tried to grab his arm and save him, but the thing just dragged him right down... the last noise the monster made before it went back under the water almost sounded something like, "I'm in your formation, eating your dudes." Poor bastard... I let them all down. They would've followed me anywhere, and I watched them all die, one by one... but I'm not going to get anywhere by obsessing over the dead! I owe it to them to finish this mission. A lot of good men died here, and I swear, whoever is in charge of this camp is gonna pay, and they're gonna pay hard.
I haven't encountered anything that's both human and breathing for a while. Instead, all I've found are things that want to eat me, things that want to kill me, and things that want to have their way with me and then kill me and eat me. But the undead seem to go down easy enough once I slice their heads off. I usually try to leave my enemies in one piece -- makes it easier for the families, really -- but these guys are already dead, and it's the only way I can get them to stay down. Even then, I wouldn't be surprised if a few of them got right back up and started trying to force me down their squirting, festering little neckholes. The zombies are strong, and I haven't been able to find the enchanted pottery that's keeping them alive or whatever the source of this magic is. The glowing lake might be a good lead, but... well, after seeing what happened to Li, I'll be damned if I'm jumping in to investigate. I have a problem with glowing lakes and swamp monsters and getting eaten. I enjoy being alive, and I like having all four limbs and a few other things. I'd hate to deprive the ladies of all this goodness, right?
Looks like the enemy wants to make this difficult, but fine by me. I'll have the head of the enemy officer in charge here mounted on my spear by the time this is all over. I don't back down from a fight, I don't run away, and I definitely don't lose. I don't care how many "zombies" or "swamp monsters" or "man-eating insects" this place throws at me... I'm going to get even with them.
I see a clearing up ahead... looks like I've found "Ni Cao Qu Si." There's buildings... looks like there's people there. A couple hundred, maybe more. Y'know what? No problem. I can handle this.
I am Sun Ce, son of the Tiger of Jiangdong! I claim "Camp Ni Cao Qu Si" in the name of the Sun family! If you've got a problem with that, then you'll be too busy being dead to care when I'm through with you! You mess with Jiangdong, you're gonna get whacked in the face!
First things first. Where the hell is your giant, glowing pottery? I'm gonna smash it to pieces.
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Character Name: Secret
Series: Young Justice
Age: Dead, but kinda 14 too. But mostly dead.
Canon: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's another teen hero group! But they're not the Teen Titans and not the Young Avengers -- they're young all right, but it's just us. Er, them. As much a dramatic superhero comic as an excuse for name puns and pop culture references, Young Justice pits our team of teen heroes against all manner of deadly foes, from an evil-overlord from space to angry mothers at a super-hero parent-teacher conference. Formed of well-known heroes and series-original members alike, the team bonds and grows, learning important lessons along the way about friends, family, and how much Hanson sucks.
Secret is the youngest member of the team, and it shows -- she's impulsive, naïve and childish, but she means well and wants to help people. Once she gets an idea in her head, it is very difficult to sway her, and she pursues it with gusto. Like any good hero-wannabe, Secret cares about Right and Wrong; however she is occasionally swayed by her immaturity, and will make exceptions when it's personal. Secret was rescued from the DEO (Department of Extra-normal Operations) where she was raised in an airtight cell and kept under observation. She is made of mist and has a handful of related powers, such as levitation, being occasionally invisible, intangible, and able to temporarily mold her body into any size or shape she wants. One quick back-story retcon later, the source of Secret's powers is her untimely death, thanks to a radio to the bathtub; this gives her a weakness to shocks and electricity, which incapacitate her in various ways. She sometimes reacts to normal situations like...well, like a girl raised in a box, and she knows she is abnormal, which makes her a little unsure -- she wishes for friends, but sometimes feels she does not deserve them.
Note: Secret is apped from around the end of Issue 30.
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Hm, I thought this was a…summer camp? I think that's what it's called. But now that I'm in here it really looks more like the DEO compound -- I've only managed to pick up a few details, from signs and stuff, but just look at all those poor kids! Contained like this, forced to have their powers put on display. I mean, nobody wants to stay transformed as a gorilla all the time, no matter how good you are at it! And that poor girl in the lake! I can't believe they're keeping her down there, probably all alone. She probably just needs a friend--someone she can really reach out to, feel…close to. I-- I know how she feels. Somehow, somehow I'll break them out, and then they can all be my new best friends! I'm sure no one will mind if they come stay with us.
U-um! Excuse me? Listen, everyone, I know the DEO said they wanted to help you, but they're really bad people, who want to do…bad things. Please don't be alarmed! I would question the intelligence of anyone who'd do something awful like this, too, but that's no reason to start yelling "braaaaains"! They might hear you, after all, and then we'd all be in for it. And we don't want in, right? We want out. My name is Secret, and I'm definitely going to get you out of here! --What? Oh, uhhm, well, I haven't been in the lake -- I can't, really -- and I'm sort of see-through so I guess you could say I was, um, 'sheer dry', a-and I am going to do my best to be the ah, 'right guard', for all of you, I promise! But um, no, just "Secret" is fine, please.
Anyway, don't worry; I've been practicing and I'm really getting sort of good at break-outs -- If I can just find a hole or a crack or something in whatever it is that's keeping you in, then I'll come back and bring you all to it! What? ...'Will I bring the--' You mean, to you? can I really-- I'm not sure that's possi-- I mean, yes! O-of course! Everyone, don't worry! I will definitely bring the crack!
Now, wait here, I'll just be a--AIIIIEE!
A-ah! That really shocked me! …Oh! I'm-- I guess it shocked me so hard, I'm sort of …solid now? Ah, uhmm, I'm sorry, everyone, I guess this is going to take a bit longer. It looks like, for now, I-- I wont be able to…do it. …Well, thank you for saying I shouldn't feel bad, but what do you mean, "it happens to lots of boys"? I haven't met anyone else with powers like mine and…can't you tell I'm a girl? Weren't you the one calling me "Victoria", earlier? A-and I don't really think just cuddling is going tear down this wall.
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