Soul Searching (Open)

[kevin]

Kevin had alot on his mind as of late, ever since his last fight with his brother Jin. Kevin had always thought that the way he percieved the world and the biotic organisms in it wasn't just some fantasy land, his ideals were realistic and he hoped that maybe, just maybe, that others could see the world how he did and live on a happier planet.

But after fighting Jin, he started to believe that maybe his brother was right. Not so far as to the point that he agreed with Jin's mission to eradicate the entire human population, but maybe not everyone had good in their heart like he originally thought. What if people were really as bad as Jin said they were? Was his fight for justice and innocent lives in vain?

He sat atop a rock and stared up at the sky, looking for some type of answers. He knew the sky couldn't give him the answers he needed though, but still, it never hurt to dream. He leaned back and closed his eyes, his mind wandering.

[fate]

(I'm joining sir.)

Fate Lingod was walking across the meadow, looking up at the sky. He too was lost in thought. He really wasn't clear of himself now. He know what he wanted, he knew what he needed. But as long as SAPHYRE existed they would try to take that away from him. Two days ago he had a reunion with his "brother." Two days ago he had killed his "brother." Fate thought he had rid himself of his past, but he simply just out ran it. Now it was all catching up to him. Now that past wanted to kill the only future he wanted to live for. His mind could help, but wonder what Kasumi would be doing now. They're going to keep coming after you. No matter how many you defeat SAPHYRE still be here, wanting their most precious weapon. It's your destiny to fight so why not for the greater good? Those words rang in Fate's head over and over. Fortunately, he was snapped back to reality when he tripped over someone. He stood to his feet and bowed his head. "Sorry, I was paying attention. Lost in thought."

[kevin]

(No! Get out! This was for pretty girls only! You are neither!)

Kevin had been sitting still with his eyes closed for so long he had almost drifted off to sleep, but was sharply awoken by the feeling of someone stepping over him. He let out grumble as he slowly sat up and opened his eyes to see who had tripped over him. He rubbed the back of his head and mustered a friendly smile. "No problem, I understand what you mean." He said accepting the apology. "Fate? What are you doing here?" He asked standing up and hopping off the rock. Just then, as his feet hit the ground his eyes widened as he realized he had made a mistake. Fate hadn't met Kevin outside of his Kayaman persona. 'Damnit! Stupid stupid stupid stupid...' He scolded himself inwardly. 'Maybe.... He won't catch on, I could lie my way out of this? Worth a shot I guess....' He sighed, knowing he was a terrible liar. Maybe he should just come out and tell him who he was?

[fate]

(... But I got raisin bread...)

Fate looked at the guy when he spoked. His voice sounded very familiar. Now that he got a good look at him he looked like someone Fate knew. That guy who done all those lame poses! Kayaman... His hair is defyin' gravity... How did he get that under that du-rag thingy!? I bet he uses Herbal Essences! This guy knowing his name only confirmed Fate's speculation. "It's cool Kayaman," He smiled, "How's life been treating you?"

I hope he doesn't pose. If he does ya have my permission to punch him in the throat. Is Kayaman his real name? If so, his parents are very creative and original.

[kevin]

(.... You can stay then.)

Kevin visibly stiffened when Fate automatically knew who he was. Apparently his disguise wasn't as good as he thought it was. He couldn't help but laugh at being found out, well hopefully he wouldn't have to kill this guy for knowing who he was behind the costume. "Kayaman is just my stage name, you can call me Kevin." He said smiling. "Life has actually been pretty confusing, can't complain though. How 'bout for you my friend?"

(LMAO! Herbal Essences! You three stupid!)

[fate]

(Great! *Eats nasty raisin bread and doesn't share* Damn, you would have to kill me just for knowing who you truly are!? That's messed up. I thought we were homies! We went through Alien vs. Predator together!)

"I wouldn't use the word confusing for my life," He responded, "Yeah, I say life's just scary for me." Truth be told he was still feeling the pain from hislast fight, emotionally and physically. He felt stiff and even though he was completely healed, he still could feel that pain. "Never asked for much," He said, "Only for a life less frightening..." He looked up to the skies, envying the clouds. They lived a carefree life. Free of pain and sorrow.

He turned to face Kevin. Did Kevin consider Fate his friend? Or was he just some random known stranger? He placed his hand behind his head. "You said confusing... Does that have anything to do with your brother, Jin?" Honestly he didn't know if Jin was his real brother. Maybe he was like Fate and called Jin his brother because he was the closes thing he had to family.

[kevin]

(You killed me all night!!!)

So Fate's life was scary? For someone with super powers to say something was frightening, it had to be pretty scary. Either that or he was a scary little girl, but he doubted that. "I'm sorry to hear that, you look like something very recent is plaguing your mind. You wanna tell me about it?" He said offering Fate a reassuring smile. "Not trying to be nosy, but usually talking about these things makes it less painful." He explained. He felt like Fate was a friend, especially since he knew both of his persona's, and only friends were allowed such a privilege.

Kevin turned to Fate and rubbed the back of his head. "Yeah..... Pretty much.... It's kinda weird though, considering I thought I killed him when we were younger." He said laughing nervously, not exactly enjoying to remember the ultimate sin he had committed all those years ago. For some reason, Kevin felt like he could trust Fate. So he didn't feel like he had to hide his current problems.

[fate]

(Lol. How was I suppose to know I would be such a beast with the Predator¿ It was your fault. You made me play! And I made you pay! With ur life!! Muwhahahaha!)

He looked at Kevin with a puzzled look. He wasn't use to power asking about him. He was a weapon, an experiment. Nothing more. But now he could honestly say that at least two people saw something different in him. He saw it too at one time, but given the recent events he was blinded by hatred, sorrow, and love. But maybe letting it all out would make him feel better. "I-- killed my brother. I put someone I love in danger... I don't know what to do anymore. I want to stay, I need to stay. But if I stay I they'll just keep coming after me and I'll keep putting people in danger."

He looked at Kevin wondering if he was going to think differently of him, but then he mentioned he tried to kill his brother when they were young. "I see. Tbats truly a shame. Well, people can always change so maybe Jin will. How long have you two been against each other?" It was none of his business, but Fate would like to know. Maybe this would help Fate with his problems.

[kevin]

(Lol! FML! I hate you!!)

Kevin looked at Fate seriously, listening intently hoping he could help in anyway that he could. He could only laugh inwardly at their semi-similar situations. They both killed their brothers, small world. Two brother murderers in the same city, who woulda thunkit? "Sorry to hear 'bout your brother, but I'm sure you had a good reason to. You do what you gotta do I guess." He said placing a hand on Fate's shoulder, knowing how it felt to kill your sibling. "Well, living in this city, danger is always gonna plague people, so that's nothing new. But who is they? And why would they be after you?" He asked tilting his head in confusion. "What, are they like some top secret government organization and you're like, an experiment that they couldn't control or something?" He asked in a slightly joking tone. That statement was in no way serious, he was actually trying to lighten his mood a bit.

Kevin put his finger to his chin and glanced up at the sky in thought. How long had it been? Since they were 12 right? "Well, technically since I killed him, so about 5 years now. But this is first time I've seen him since he fell off that cliff." He answered shrugging. "But yeah, you're right. He can change.... It's not too late for him!" He said getting a small glint of hope back in the lost-cause he called his brother.

[fate]

(lol. Such a pity Phoolish Child. Your life is in my hands (Only when I play as the Predator)! MUWHAHAHA! TOOT! TOOT!)

He shrugged a little after hearing Kevin's response. Was there truly a good reason to take someone's life? He wasn't sure of that. He wasn't sure of anything anymore. Well, he was sure of a few things. One of those being he didn't want to hurt anyone, especially innocent people and does he cared about. "Long story short... I was an experiment in a Japanese funded project to create super soldiers. I thought I had destroyed the project years ago. Well, it's still here and want me back... But they're always searching for new guinea pigs so watch your back."

Honestly, he had thought he was the last surviving experiment. But seeing RX-78 proved otherwise. He also mentioned him rounding up other experiments. His brothers and sisters. He was the closes to RX-78 and ZGMF-X20A. "Well, I'm happy that your brother didn't die that day," He said, "I think you'll be able to change him..." If not it would be Kevin's duty to take his brother down.

[kevin]

(LMAO! TOOT TOOT! You stupid! Shut up!)

Kevin felt bad after hearing Fate's shortened version of his background. He didn't go into much detail, but it still sounded rough. Kevin felt especially bad since he was was just joking around about him being an experiment, and it turned out it was true. He felt like such a jerk. "I'm sorry man....." Was all he could think to say at the moment, but he knew he needed to say more. "I'll help you take 'em down! So they can't take anymore people to be their lab rats!" He more told Fate he was going to help than offered it.

"Except he did die that day. I just don't know how he's alive again after all these years..... Makes no sense to me, but hey. It is what it is I suppose." Kevin said shrugging. He laughed. Maybe it had something to do with that Void stuff Jin was talking about, or maybe that new white armor he seemed to be stuck in. "Thanks. I hope I can. If not, I could always kill him again." He said laughing, rubbing the back of his head. On the outside he could joke about it, but on the inside just saying that hurt him. He knew he couldn't bring himself to kill his brother for a second time, the first time was enough.

"So, tell me about this project of super soldiers. Like, what exactly are we up against?"

[fate]

(Yeah, I don't know where "Toot! Toot" came from so let's forget that I said it. >.>)

Fate shook his head and smiled. "Don't be sorry. I'm not," He responded, "The past is the past. Over and done with." Still, certain things from his past haunted the boy. Those certain things wanted him back, but he wasn't going back without a fight. He paused for a second when it had finally hit him that Kevin had offered to help him... Seeing as it sounded like it wasn't an offer Fate couldn't object. He didn't want to have to fight alone. The more the merrier as they say. "... Alright. I appreciate it greatly."

Fate tilted his head to the side and raised an eyebrow. Did he just say that his brother was dead and came back to life? There was hope. No! The dead are meant to stay dead. I don't mean to be harsh, but it's true. But if there's a chance I have to take it. There's not a chance. Like Kevin said, he's not sure how he's alive. C'mon. We seen plenty of movies to know that ideas like this don't end well. ... Yeah, you're right. Fate snapped back to when he heard Kevin speak again. It took a while for him to gather his thoughts and get his mind back on the right subject at hand.

"Uh... I guess they aren't any super soldiers yet... Well, there's one. The guys we're up against basically are have super powers. The powers vary from experiment to experiment so I couldn't say. I can control anything with electricity and shoot electricity from my body." He paused for a moment looking up at the sky. "I'm what they consider the super soldier. What this project wants to do is combine all these super powers into one being, creating the ultimate weapon. They tried and tried, but failure... Until my arrival. So far I am the only experiment capable of "absorbing" other experiments... allowing me to have their abilities."

[kevin]

Kevin smiled back, nodding in agreement. "You're right! No point dwelling in the past, I like your attitude!" Though what Fate was saying sounded good, Kevin wondered if he really believed it himself. "No problem! What kind of friend would I be to leave you to fight a huge organization alone?"

Kevin stared at Fate as he seemed to stare off into space for a moment. He tilted his head, wondering what could be going through his mind. Maybe it had something to do with the mentioning of Jin returning from the grave? Did he have plans to bring his own brother back? Kevin wished he could help, if that was the case anyway, but he didn't know anything about ressurections.

Kevin listened to Fate's explanation, kind of glad there was only one existing super soldier. Then again that could change. "I see.... Glad you're on my side." He stated laughing, rubbing the back of his head. "They don't sound so tough though, we can take 'em easy!" He said grinning, giving Fate a reassuring thumbs up.

[fate]

Friends... So he did consider Fate his friend. Fate smiled slightly. This would be his first friend he had made besides Kasumi. No, would he feel the same if Fate had told him about his other "personalities? Fate was sure he wouldn't. Then again, Kasumi had accepted him so why not him? People where different. Maybe Kasumi accepted him because she'd been pushed aside by her on clan. Now he was thinking to much. "I guess you're right," He laughed slightly, "But what type of friend would I be to let you fight and then you get hurt?"

Tell him he can't wear that outfit if we ever had to fight. I think that's his hero custome. Maybe we should get one... No! We shouldn't! Not the same one like his! Something that can hide our idenity whenever we crime fight, idiot! Yeah, leave that hero stuff to the Titans. Ya just worry 'bout what we gonna eat tonight marshmellow.

"Yeah. Even so, I don't plan on taking these powers from others. I rather died before going through something like that again." The process was extremely painfully. It made it more painful that he would have to sit their and take the very life of one of his brothers or sisters. It was best he tell him the full story before he got to attatched to him. "And this "absorbing" thing... Unfortunately, each power I get I also get it's owner if that makes sense..."

[kevin]

Kevin laughed. "Don't worry about me! No way I can get hurt, I'm invincible!" He boasted, pointing at himself with his thumb pridefully. He knew he could get hurt, but not only did it take someone strong to cause him damage in the first place, but he could take a pretty brutal beating before actually feeling it. "So we're agreed. Glad we got that settled."

Kevin nodded again, thinking he understood what all that meant. "So, it's painful to absorb someone.... And a part of them becomes a part of you, like their personality or something? I get that right?" He asked, thinking he got it right but just making sure he had it correctly.

(TOOT TOOT!)