*Mari wakes up after meeting The Fool.*
Mari- ( Another Chance at life, I won't die again, I will finish the request, I need to search for them.)
*Suddenly he feels something overflowing, His Empath.*
Mari-( My Empath is so high, does all Tarot users have this much Empath, looks like ima have to find out.)
Mari- What powers did that Fool mean, my Empath is high maybe I can use it to make something.
* He sits and concentrates trying to mold his Empath into something. As he sits and pushes his body, as his Empath gets lower he manages to find something comfortable to make.*
Mari-( I feel it, my power... its-it's so.... boring.)
Mari- It's a piece of paper with nothing on it, what am I supposed to do with that!?
*In that split second he senses a familiar presence, a presence that he never met but knows about.*
???- Oh look what I found, what number are you.. Number Zero, The Fool. Ohhhh the one that died you were interesting. But your stupid aren't you.
Mari-AHH who are you, what are you... are you some sort of clown or something. AND IM NOT STUPID!!
???- It's okay kid consider me an ally if you want to but I'm just saying if you want to beat Him and then you gotta widen your mind. Use the Empath you got on that paper.
Mari-Oh right, who are you anyways...
???- My name is not important besides you see me and him later on anyways... try not to get lost Mari. I'll be watching you especially, See you Soon.
* He Vanishes in a second like he was never there.*
Mari- who was that weirdo and I never told him my name but let me try what he said.
* He puts Empath into the paper. And reads what it says.*
Mari- Fools Copy, Fools Contract, Wanderers Will and there is more but I can't see.
Mari- Alright let's see them.
*Mari starts walking to a deep forest that near the drop site of the monsters body as he senses something.*
Mari- Is it a card!?
*Mari notices the creature speeding gradually increasing.*
Mari-Okay let's go, it's time to try out my new found power.
*The card makes it way infront of him making direct eye contact.*
Mari- Deja Vu here. Another 2 of Club??
Mari- This time I'm not scared of you.
*Mari in a blink of an eye punches the card.*
Mari- Time to show off my new powers!
*Mari whispers the name of the first abilities but.*
*You have not met the requirements.*
Mari- Huh?
*The Card roars as its Empath increase, out speeding Mari it slashes his stomach.*
Mari- Damn, are you getting stronger.
*Mari stays on guard watches as the creatures gaze sharpens onto him.*
*The Card and Mari clash as they go back and forth but Mari is slowly getting outdone.*
Mari- This isn't going to end well for me.
Mari- I gotta change my tactic and fight differently.
*Mari backs up and runs towards it, the Card waiting for him watches as Mari jumps up.*
Mari- I hope this works.
*The card aims to grab his leg as Mari adjusts his leg mid air.*
Mari- Too predictable.
*Mari using his other leg kicks the off guard Card across as it stumbles.*
Mari- I'm not done yet.
*At soon as the Card gets up Mari is standing infront of it and slams its head into the ground.*
Mari- Thanks for the fight..
*Mari punches its chest piercing its heart killing the Card.*
Mari- Let's try to activate it again.
*Mari recites the first one name Fools Copy as he feels the Empath in his body moving searching as he hears a voice as the Forest goes black.*
The Fool- Hey Mister..
Mari- The Fool?
The Fool- You have met the requirements for the first power Fools Copy.
Mari- So what is it?
The Fool- Isn't it obvious? The first form of Fools Copy is simple, any enemy you kill you can copy their power.
Mari- First form?
The Fool- That's what you're wondering? Some of your powers have different forms you gotta upgrade them by getting stronger and learning how to utilize them further.
Mari- So I can copy the card from earlier?
The Fool- Of course, I be here for your next ability.
The Fool- See you Later Mister.
*Mari then awakes back to where he was before.*
Mari- Then let's do it. It's time to use Fools Copy...
* He tries to visualize its Empath into his body and feels it cracking his body.*
Mari-( This hurts my Empath, my organs, they hurt but I can feel it, I can copy it.)
*Mari manages to copy it to a lesser degree*
Mari- I DID IT!! LETS SEE WHAT I CAN DO!
*Mari using his copy, and copies the Card ability for enhance speed,stamina and strength.*
Mari-It's a 5x boost, I wonder how the real thing is.
Mari- I need to shower, I'm covered in blood.
*As Mari starts walking back he starts thinking about how much has happened.*
Mari- (After Today my life is no longer gonna be a burden to continue.)
*Mari starts walking through the streets of the town he was living in and truly open his eyes as he sees the people in it.*
Mari-(Did this town always look like this.)
*As Mari looks around instead of seeing the negative energy, he saw light.. He saw family and friends the community helping each other out.*
Mari-( This town wasn't so bad...)
*As he walks through the town he decides to go home and take a shower*
Mari-( Woah i need to bathe I stink)
*Mari showers remembering his promise.*
Mari- I needed that shower. Did I always look this strong, my back feels odd though.
*He checks his back using the mirror feeling something and sees a huge number Zero on his back.*
Mari- what is this.
* The next day, he prepares to head to the capital of the kingdom.*
Mari- There 3 pit stops on the way including the old capital of kingdom.
Mari- It's gonna be a long journey, let's hope I can make it back in one piece.
5 Days in
*Mari been moving East blindly following the map, meeting new people to guide him around, currently he is in a path covered in dirt and gravel.*
Mari- food... food. I haven't seen a town in ages.
Mari- I'm so hungry, why didn't I bring more food and MONEY.
Mari-( Huh is the gravity here working. It feels like I'm falling.)
*Mari body suddenly collapses.*
Mari- (oh this is how my journey ends..)
Mari-( It's the end for me I was so close.)
* With his eyes closing he sees a kid his age walking towards him.*
*Mari suddenly faints.*
*Hours later Mari eyes slowly start opening as he feels relieved.*
Mari- (Where am I, doesn't matter I'm just gonna sleep. It's not like I supposed to do anything today. Oh wait WHERE AM I.)
*Mari suddenly wakes.*
Mari- AHHHH I'm alive... thank goodness
????- What is someone like you doing in this area?
* Mari looks around the house and sees a young man staring at him*
*The young man has black hair into a ponytail the front being loose making a middle part in the front. Has a decent build not being too fat but not too skinny and being decently muscular he seems to be wearing a well tailored suit.*
????- Good Afternoon what's your name.
Mari- uh I'm Mari
????- You look trustworthy enough to bring here. But you're dangerous I can tell. I'm Justus...
Mari-( Woah this dude is hot, how lucky.)
Mari- Uh-uhh how am I dangerous??
Justus- Your Empath is high, higher than anything I've seen. Even higher than mine.
Mari (nervous)- o-ohh really now that's crazyy.
Justus- Woah so improper, did you not learn respect?
Mari- HUH oh I'm sorry anyways thanks for bringing me here.
Justus- Hahaha it's fine I was joking, no need to stress.
Mari- Oh yeah I knew that..
Justus- It's okay no need to be so tense and nervous we seem to be similar ages.
Mari- Oh really.
Justus- Unless you're really old and just look young? I'm only 18
Mari- Well I'm 17.
Justus- Well Mari your fine to stay in here for the time being .
Justus- I'm going out to work rest up and eat you almost died back there. Don't break anything in my house it's expensive.
Mari- oh thanks for that, can I pay you back, in anyway.
Justus- No need, you're broke anyways...
Mari-( This is just embarrassing, I got to get moving soon though.)
*Justus walks out as Mari gets rested.*
(It flashes to Justus POV)
Justus-( That kid is kinda ugly but he looks nice enough besides I have to protect him from them.)
Justus-( Even if his Empath is high I doubt he can fight at the moment.)
* Justus walks to the town near him or Mari first pitstop.*
*The aura from the town is ominous as if there more to this town.*
Justus-( If Mari was planning to stop here. He could have been their next victim)
*Justus starts infront of the town entrance as a man is standing infront of him looking to be in his mid 60s or so.*
Towns Mayor- I been waiting at this gate for awhile now Justus, you remember about your time limit right?
Justus- Yeah, yeah but ima get it over with, I'll join this stupid cult if you set the kids you kidnapped free.
Mayor- Cult? We only try to encourage the towns people to serve under the God Naru that's all.
*With an insane smile looking into Justus eyes.*
Mayor- Because of you the citizens living in this town are starting to disobey the guide of Naru!
Justus- I just showed them the truth.
Mayor- I just decided to teach a new generation if they won't listen I'll make their kids listen.
Justus-( If that Mari guy gets involved with this cult, they might kill him.)
* He pulls Justus to his side*
Mayor- Justus I thank you for being reasonable but we made a deal and you didn't abide to the rules.
Justus- What?
Mayor- You should have given me an answer earlier. Your time limit is up.
Justus- what do you mean.
Mayor- I'm afraid you took a minute to long too answer and kids have been nearly killed due to the beating, every second you were late, was a punch.
Justus- Asshole, do you think you can mess with me.
*Justus swiftly punches the Mayor but something blocks it.*
Justus- This gonna be a handful.
Mayor- Sorry but I prepared against you this time.
*A group of 50 guards appear to the Mayor.*
Justus- Oh lord you bought more, using that dirty money.
*The guards sneak and stab Justus in the side*
Justus- You could have atleast warn a young man.
Justus-( Damn I couldn't fully dodge.)
Justus- I'm the only one who has this amount of Empath in this town, no one here is close to my level. I'll kill you this time, like how I killed your last guards and your family.
*The Mayor gets provoked as starts screaming.*
Mayor- You brat. GET HIM
*They rush him, every men at once.*
10 minutes go by
Justus-( This is getting ridiculous I can't do anything I need more help or else I'm going to die.)
Justus- Damn your men are stronger this time.
Justus-( I only manage to take down 15 of them because of this knife stab.)
Mayor- Kill him like he killed my son.
Justus- Shit, but your son kinda deserved it.
Justus- (Crap this might really be it for me.)
Justus- What was that!?
*Justus hears a thud as he looks up and sees the Mayor sent flying.*
*The Mayor in a quick flash gets kicked across the face.*
Mari- Thanks for the food Justus. I don't have money but I'll pay you back with this.
Mari-(For 20 seconds max but I won't tell him.)
Mari- let's do this!
Justus- thanks but I'm kinda tired so you can do this alone right?
Mari- Of course you can count on me.
Justus- Why are you here helping?
Mari- You helped me earlier least I can do for a friend.
Mari-( Looks like I can test how strong this is)
*Mari uses Fools Copy and uses the Card ability*
Mari- Let's start this.
*Mari starts flashing towards them knocking them out in quick succession.*
Mari-(This strength is so overwhelming. I can move so freely.)
Mayor- MY MEN, THEY ARE DROPPING LIKE FLIES. WHO ARE YOU?
Mari-( 10 secs left and 10 men left)
*Mari using his pure speed and strength knock them down and looks at the Mayor then blitzes to him.*
Mari- I'm a simple Wanderer.
*Mari then falls over infront of the mayor*
Mayor- What were you saying again.
Mari- (Shit time ran out, right when I sounded cool.)
Justus- MARI DODGE HE HAS A KNIFE.
Mari-My body, I can't
*Justus realizing his savior, his friend is going to die. He wakes up in a black room.*
Justus- When did I get knocked out, was it a dream.
Justus- No it couldn't have been, I gotta leave here I gotta save Mari.
?- you care deeply for him even though you just met?
Justus- It paid off I would have died earlier. So it was the smartest move. And who are you.
?- of course you say that, who wouldn't ask who I am if a stranger popped out of no where.
?- but it's okay I'm not enemy, me and you are almost one and the same, maybe that's why he chose you to have my power genius.
Justus- Power? Doesn't matter can I use this to save him. He feels trustworthy despite me being alone for all this time. I can rely on him.
The Hermit- Interesting, call me The Hermit, do what you think is the smartest move genius.
Justus- I wanna go back and save my friend.
The Hermit- if that's is your will, then I must allow you to go then, with your current strength, you won't help out much so I'll help a little. Hope he won't get too mad. Bye now.
Justus- wait what who's he?
*Justus goes back to the world, everything is the same like time never changed.*
*Justus, hears a voice in his head.*
The Hermit- Can you hear me in your head, I'm only giving you this for now it's called Time Stop.
Justus-( uh okay then.)
*He flows his Empath throughout his body as he activates it.*
*Time Stop.*
*Justus watches as everything around him freezes, he notices the countdown every second the more his Empath decreases. In the 5 secs time was frozen he got himself up and rushed pushing the Mayor away,*
Mari- How did you get here so fast.
Justus- Doesn't matter, let's jump him.
*Mari rushes and kicks him across the face. His kick pushing directly into Justus fist.*
Justus- Whoa when did my body feel like this!
Mari- Your like me now!
Justus- What does that mean?
Mari- I'll explain later but let's beat him first.
*The two with out of this world symmetry beat the brakes off of the Mayor.*
*The mayor face being broken completely. Tries to crawl away hoping to escape them but Mari stomps onto his hand.*
Justus- Mari do you mind helping me with freeing the kids here?
Mari- HUH kids??
Justus- They are the whole reason I came here.
Justus - Isn't it obvious he kidnap them and exploited them using any means.
Mari- uhh no but how was I supposed to know that but I'll help.
*Mari eyes become darker as he looks down as the Mayor as Justus punches him.*
Justus- Relax, the objective is to save the kids, I know what ending he should get.
*Mari eyes goes back to normal.*
Mari- Your right, where are they?
*Justus takes Mari to the location where they been taken as they free them and take the kids to their home.*
Townspeople- Justus thank for you again! If it wasn't for you, we would still have been listening to his Naru talk.
Justus- It's nothing I'm just happy the kids are okay.
Townspeople- But without him who do we listen to.
Mari- Yourself. You don't need anybody especially not that fraud of a mayor to control every aspect of your life.
Mari- You guys are free now.
Justus- We are not done just yet, as he pulls out the Mayor.
*The townspeople stare down at the Mayor as they grab items and start beating him down.*
Townspeople- When you die, tell Naru to fuck off.
Mari- Who is Naru?
Justus- Don't know I guess the old man made it up but he did have a story about it. Something about the Lighting God Tale.
Mari- Huh maybe part of it was real.
Justus- Don't start believing it also.
*The kids reunion with their families were heart warming as outside the mayor was being crushed,stabbed, beaten and more.*
*You can hear the bones break as he scream as more time passes he goes quiet but they don't stop. His limbs getting dismembered as all that's left is his tored apart face.
*Justus and Mari turn to each other and they take a step out of the town.*
Mari- Thanks for the food and help again.
Justus- No need to thank me, your help here was more than enough.
*Mari suddenly hears a crack as he hears Fools Contract is unlocked.*
Justus- Are you okay? Let's head back.
*Justus and Mari dragged each other to Justus house and get knocked out on the floor."
??- He got some interesting friends but I think my toys are better.