Ark 20 Episode 41: " Fate Brought us here.."

Participants

 * Eden Creed
 * Katarina Ryoji

~ Flash back episode, Events here taken before the Red Saga ~





http://listenonrepeat.com/watch/?v=MmABgaKWCTQ#Spooky_Black-_Ur_song The sky gave off an eerie darkness, His eyes met the darkening winds before him that huddled in his presence whispering and slandering his name. Eden Creed, he could hear the winds quickly cursing his name. They came off as whispers, Tyrant is what he was. He should die like all Tyrants did before him. His life had come to a dead end, All he had fought for finished everything he’s ever fought to fight for, A waste such a waste. He had no justification for all the wrong he did, all the people he hurt. He made a promise to himself. He promised to destroy the Tyrant, once all he had wanted for the world was finally here. But, Now with all that blown into the water.. it had washed away along with his thrive to fight any longer. “ This is where it ends.. hm ? I mores thought of a greater death then this. But for a Tyrant as I .. this should be as great as it gets..” The young mans hazel gaze met the peak of the ocean. The thousands of boulders and rocks slowly being washed down to particles and sediments. He had seen himself being one of those particles or sediments being washed away never to be seen again. He allowed his night raven hair to slow at the actions of the winds. “ I wonder what Hell is planning for me ? “ Eden thought, He gave off a sleigh snicker at the peaking moon. Edens first audience, It hit him like a spot light. The wind got hard blowing his black jacket, His chest along with his abs seen in the wind. All he could hair was “ Do it… do…it.. do ..it.. do.it.. off with the Tyrant.. you’re place is not with us but in the gates of hades “ Eden gave off a sly snicker. “ I couldn’t agree with you more .. “ He smiled, A gentle drop of rain fell across his cheek. Only to have had a tear drop quickly accelerate past it. Eden had felt his courage and pride slither away, The first tear he had dropped in ages. He didn’t have it in him to fight anymore. He loved Ahri but couldn’t hurt her with his presence any longer. “ Im sorry Ahri.. I love you Ahri but my time has given up on me….Connor… you’ve won.. Kin.. Pippa.. Lana..Shogun…. Lucious.. Creed my family friends.. I failed you all “ Eden softly whispered bowing his head. I only wish, I wish that I have gotten to do more. Taken a different route, All I can see is the darkness before me the Tyrant I have followed the Tyrant I’ve followed to this after life. Eden spoke as he quickly pushed his foot out, His leg dangled from the K City bridge that night. Eden had seen flashing lights from automobiles and more passing by not turning an blind eye towards. Him Edn had watched rocks and other particles land, The distance from where he stood to the sea sent a feel of uneasiness down his spine.

Blurrred: (http://listenonrepeat.com/?v=Wrl8weYTmGU#Kiss_the_Rain_(Yiruma)) It was a long day for Kat, she was exhausted. Reading and researching really wears you out but she couldn’t give up on herself just yet. She was always a very determined and stubborn girl but coffee was the second best thing to keep her up and running. The first was her father but he wasn’t around at the moment, plus she didn’t want to be a bother to him anyways at the moment. As Kat was walking outside she felt soft drops of water hit her cheeks. She pulled out her umbrella and continued to walk. “I knew it was gonna rain today.. and I didn’t even check the weather. I’m advancing all on my own and I’m barley noticing.. huh..” Kat smiled to herself as she walked towards the door of the cafe. She opened the door and the bell at the top of the door jingled a bit. She closed her umbrella as she walked in and walked up to the register. “Hey, I’d like a medium—“ She was cut off by the girl in front of her. “The usual Kat?” She smiled big. Kat snickered a bit. “Jeez, how much coffee do I get a day?” She laughed softly, the girl laughed as well. “I think it’s best not knowing, aha.” she turned around and called out her order. “Medium hot caramel swirl with milk and sugar!” She turned to Kat. “That’ll be $2.25.” Kat gave her the money as she handed her the drink. Turning around she noticed two girls giggling together and smiling.. having a great time. They must be best friends.. and Kat felt a wave of nausea. ‘I wish I had one..’ She’d think to herself then quickly shaking it off. She sipped her coffee and walked out of the coffee shop. Placing the hot drink near her lips she smelled the sweet scent of caramel and coffee. Taking a sip she sighed happily. Kat had decided to take a walk, she thought about old memories and dazed off in her own world smiling to herself thinking of her brothers and how they used to hang out so much.. but now she was.. alone. In the distance behind the smog she’d notice a guy.. standing near the edge of the bridge she was about to cross. She was a bit confused as she got closer but now noticing she ran up to him and pulled him away from the edge. “H-Hey! Whatever you’re thinking it’s not a good idea bud—..” She paused looking at his face. “Hey I remember you.. you’re Morgan’s brother.” She said but quickly shaking her head she began to speak again. “What do you think you’re doing!?” She said a bit nervous already knowing what he was trying to do.

(( http://listenonrepeat.com/?v=7X3Me4qPTY8#Hunter_x_Hunter_(2011)_OST_-_Hyōri_Ittai_~_Lamento_for_piano )) Just as he seen Death mock him, He felt the presence of an angel. Well, Atleast he thought. Seeing, That this hand was the reason he was still alive , It just had to have mean it was an angel. Was this a sign ? Did this mean he really had something to live for. These questions resided themselves in Edens conscious. The reaper whither away, The darkness cleared the rain falling upon all that reminded Eden of death and their in the midst of it all stood her the angel the light that fought against his darkness. Eden wavered a bit turning his gaze towards Kat. The rain fell quite heavily, Due to this his hair fell over his face acted as a black curtain over his hazel eyes. “ You.. what is you’re name ? “ He questioned gently placing his hands upon her shoulder, He motioned his head further into her personal space. “ Morgan ? Yeah.. Im her brother.. have we met ? “ Eden questioned more intrigued into what the female had to say and what was her reason for being here. A tear fell across his face, But luckily the rain made it seem like any other raindrop. But, She had a similarity to someone he had met before. Someone he knows but he couldn’t quite put a finger on it. Eden, Had finally realized he was taking much more space then he intended to. Swiftly pulling his arms back he scoffed a bit, “I-.. I apologize “ Eden said a bit embarrassed ,Placing his hands into his pockets. He gently scratched the back of his neck. Still embarrassed at what he had just done.

Blurrred: Kat stared at him in shock as he stared at her for a while. She blinked a bit as he placed his hand on her shoulder, raising a brow she watched him get closer to her. Normally this wouldn’t faze her but… he was awfully close.. and she had never been this close to a boy before. Her cheeks fluttered a soft pink on her lightly tanned cheeks. “I-I’m Kat..” She said softly. “Er.. we didn’t really meet actually. We just kind of talked once at the GMAF’s and Morgan talked about you a bit so uh.. she.. never mind that.” (http://listenonrepeat.com/watch/?v=ZdZmN4ce_XA#Chester_See_-_God_Damn_You_re_Beautiful_INSTRUMENTAL) She then held a serious look staring at Eden. She could see.. and literally feel the despair he was feeling moments ago, but now his reaction had changed.. it felt much lighter. She smiled as he pulled away from her now. “It’s alright.. Say.. Uh.. I saw what you were going to do, and trust me. I’ve been there. It’s a dark place to go and you shouldn’t be alone right now. Come with me.” She said pulling up her umbrella realizing she forgot about it this whole time she covered their heads as the droplets hit the umbrella softly, pitter pattering quietly. “Let’s take a walk..” She said taking his hand out of his pocket and pulling him away from the bridge, motioning for him to walk with her, she let go of his hand hoping he’d be following next to her as they walked. She looked up at him biting down on her lip then looking forward out into the distance. “I don’t know why you were there, and I don’t know much about who you are or anything about you except for your name for that matter, but I believe everyone deserves a second chance. I’m glad I caught you before you jumped.” She didn’t look at him as she spoke, she just kept looking straight as she was talking. “You may not know this since most boys like to keep things to themselves but part of life is Communication. That’s the biggest and best first thing you can ever do. Whether it be with a teacher, sibling, friend, parent or even a counselor. Being able to communicate is the first step to your life getting better. It doesn’t have to be even talking; it can be a letter or email or text…let people know what’s going on in your life, your thoughts and emotions. People can and will help you, you just need to search them out. Never EVER let someone bring you down. You’re you, and you is always good enough. Never stray from who you are because you never know who will come along and want and love “you”… I never had anyone to tell me that I had to learn it the hard way but I just want you to know that there’s always going to be someone there for you. Even if It’s a complete stranger, just please don’t keep to yourself.” She said now looking up at him with a small reassuring smile. “Just know.. that.. you’re not alone. Okay?” She thought to herself… ‘Maybe I should take my own advice sometime..’ She kept a smile looking up at him as they walked.

(( https://listenonrepeat.com/?v=xBhvKflLM1g#Hunter_x_Hunter_Ending_3_-_Reason_%5BLyrics%5D ))Eden allowed her to take his hand. He followed with no sign of resistance,he was lost in his train of thought. Her timing was more then appreciated at the dire moment. He already felt as if he had known her. For ages and centuries and countless more. “ Heh.. Thank you. “ He said in the protection of her umbrella. Eden then caught by surprise, listened to what she had to say. His eyes a bit flustered, He remained breathless. She was inelegant, What creature was she .. defiantly not human. Or was she ? Was it possible that humans like this really exist. Is there more the world Eden haven’t discovered yet. Eden gave off a slight nod, “ This is quite embarrassing.. heh” Eden gently pushed his fingers through the tangled strands of resembling raven wings of hair upon his head. He quickly caught a firm grasp upon her hand. “ I wanna show you something ! “ The young persisten Tyranny of Tyrants, Pulled her along with him as he took of running pulling her along with him. They ran through puddles, cutting through puddles group of people. While, also collecting a bit of misfortunate choice of words. Eden, ignored them all he continued running dragging Kat along for the ride. “ Hold on were almost their “ Eden upon meeting a naked street, It was absent not a soul roamed them. Even the street lights remained vacant. “ Were here. “ Eden said his grasp still firm on the hand of the girls. “ Hope you don’t mind this “ Eden said before pulling her in closer. He then extended his arm outwards, Catching grasp of a pair of gates. Eden then allowed his arm to contract, allowing himself along with Kat to be pulled over the gate, Both succeeding in quite a soft landing. Soft plotter platter were the sounds coming from their feet. “ Stay quiet “ Eden warned her placing his fingers across his lips gently tippy toeing across what seemed to be a grassy field. A gently a sooting snore could be heard within the field. Their peaking from a rather large rock, Was a lion it’s massive head slumped over the rock as it gently snored. It’s arm laid aimlessly over the rock. It slept with no care in the world, almost as if it knew it was the king .. thats the king that Eden wanted to be. One with no worry, One that understood the role of his people as well as the people of his kingdom knowing the role for themselves. Eden valued that aspect, Therefore, He loved animals way more then humans. They don’t try to escape their place, They had nice hearts and only acted on fear while also knowing their responsibilities. Whoever heard of a Bear abandoning her cub, Or a hawk abandoning her children before they were able to soar. In seconds, The Lion roared Eden stood their as the Lion quickly began to gently rub his sleepily eye. The lion quickly stood up to full height revealing it’s monstrous body. The Lion quickly leaned forward and quickly pounced on Eden licking at his face, “ HAHA.. There .. there boy “ Eden skilled as the lion began to lick at his face. “ His name is Kogar, He’s the kind of this Zoo were in.. I come to talk to him every once in a while when I really get tired of hanging around with my kind “ Eden smiled. “ Hey, Kogar this is my new friend Kat.. Say Hi “ The Lion gently bowed before her. “ He likes you.. Kat.. I want to thank you for you know waking me up.. But why.. why did you save me ? "

Blurrred: (https://listenonrepeat.com/?v=NogZeIey-Jo#Tokyo_Ghoul_-_White_Silence) Kat looked back down at her feet as they walked, watching her sneakers stepping on the puddles making small splashes as they walked. She looked back up at him to see his flustered look and snickered a bit. “It’s alright, no one’s judging.” She then felt his hand grasp on hers, she made a confused expression and followed behind him closing her umbrella finding no use to it anymore since they were soaked anyways from running and splashing onto the puddles. She ran behind him. “H-Hey wait wait!” She hurried after him as her wet red hair jumped around on her head. She shoved through people apologizing to each and everyone of them that she shoved out of her way trying to catch up with Eden as he pulled her hand behind him. “Sl-Slow down Eden!” She called out as they hurried along. She looked around as they slowed down, she caught her breath a bit looking around. “We’re here?.. What am I supposed to look for?” She asked as her eyes flickered from one end of the street to the other. She stumbled a bit closer to him, she blinked a bit staring up at him. “Not at all.” She mumbled as they both were pulled over a gate, jumping behind the gate she was a bit frightened to know why they had to jump it. What was behind it? She glanced at him as he motioned to keep quiet. She nodded following after him on a grassy field, the rain was pretty restless but it was soothing.. she squinted her eyes a bit to a lion sleeping peacefully, her eyes widened a bit. “E-Eden..?” She asked quietly in confusion as the sweet snores of the lion echoed in her ear. “He’s so … beautiful.” She admitted watching him sleep. Her eyes had widened as he stood up and pounced onto Eden. She almost reacted but saw he was licking him..? She smiled looking down at him. “You made friends.. with a lion..” She giggled a bit. “Huh, what a gentleman.” She bowed back to the king. Then turning to Eden she pulled on her usual cheerful smile. “Hey, everyone needs a slap to the face sometimes.” She then glanced to the Lion again and crouched beside him to show him she wanted him to come to her so she could pet his mane. She reached a hand out slowly to feel the soft fur of the lion. “Everyone has a place in this world Eden.. even if you’re stuck in a dark place there’s always going to be that light at the end, sometimes you just need help finding it..” She stood up now looking up at Eden. “Plus, when I saw you standing there I could literally feel your depression.” She placed her hand on his chest near his heart. “I know too much about this world, I have so much knowledge I don’t know what to do with it sometimes.. and when I see how messed up humans really are you just appreciate the little things in this world..” She said pulling her hand away. “It’s not Earth that sucks… it’s the people that are in it that make you believe that.”

Eden gave her a slight nod, “ I suppose you’re right. “ He smiled, He looked down at her hand as she felt his chest. Eden never really realized he had a heart, Never really paid it any mind. He knew something was there but never had it really peaked his interest. Eden, clenching his fist, turned his gaze towards Kat, “ You seem like a nice girl, I am shocked however why was it that fate brought you upon me.. were completely opposite.. You have something I’ve lost eons ago. Thats faith in humanity “ Eden, caught a firm grasp upon her wrist. “ Thank you. “ Eden a bit indecisive on what if it was relevant or not in that moment and hugged her. “ If only their were more people like you’re self out their.. I’d probably become a better man then I already am. “ Eden thought for a sec, Quickly pulling himself away. “ But If I were you, I’d run as far away from me as you can. I am not not worth saving.. If you only knew the things I’ve done you’d be the one killing me and I wouldn’t find the need to do it to myself.. you’re a good person and I don’t feel like hurting you any long with my presence. Run, please run. Find someone else worth saving, I’ve already come to peace with my demons and accepted the fact that I’ve became one of them. I thought I could handle it but I was wrong.. I overestimated my ability to..to live and now Im stuck to pay for all the dirt and crime I’ve done with no justification. Tell me Kat, An I really worth saving ? “ Eden softly tightening his grasp upon her arms soon pulling them up towards her shoulder. Edens eyes met hers, In her eyes he found peace.. a symphony a paradise. While in his eyes only darkness remained. An empty shell, so stuck on power he had forgotten what it really meant to live. It was best to not try to understand how to live when he’d taken so many lives already. Did a monster like himself deserve a place in this world. “ All my life I’ve thought to become my enemy to make this a better place for their victims, But all I’ve gotten was the road to becoming worst then my enemies. What do you call the king off demons Satan cringes at my sight.. he is disgusted I have no place in hell and the heavens won’t accept me and I’ve hurt people too much on this soil, I can no longer remain here and allow my actions to repeat. So, tell me Kat, does a monster like I really have a place in this world ? “ Eden bowed his head. “ What have I become .. “ Eden slowly allowed his hands to leave her arms. Allowing them to hang from his sides, Eden flinched at the sound of noises coming from the entrance of the gate. “ Hey, Ya hear that ? “ The voice said, “ Hear what.. Idiot hut up and lock up the place.. “ A voice said in response. Eden hazel hues quickly enlarged three times it’s original size and cropped low. Quickly, pulling Kat along with him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zyx5v2_Cio “ People could learn from you Katarina.. as could I .. I’ve already learned and I now know what I must do.. If theirs still people out their, with a heart as gold as you’re’s then I must protect them.. If it means sacrificing my life.. I will protect them “ Eden smiled allowing his hand to touch hers, “ Shall we go ? “ Eden asked. If she were to take his hand, he’d gently place her upon his back. “ Hold on. “ Eden said couching his knee’s setting his gaze towards the sky. “ bungee gum “ Eden crisply said, allowing his rubber fatigue to push a series f pressure to the hind joint of his legs. With that, In an instant, Eden hand been launched into the sky, With great amnmoxity is body would have went off like a rocket in mid air, Eden would have been jumping from building to building. Joy riding through the sky with Kat at his back. “ Thank you Kat for everything It was Surley fate ..that brought us here "