[url=http://www.bungie.net] Somewhere Lost In Time Long Ago[/url] Rain pattered against the moss covered stone paths of an old ruined castle. The rocks that were so precisely placed into the earth long ago were now cracked. The masterfully etched and crafted blocks of marble that once were the stable foundations to a kingdom now lay crumbled and displayed with no grace or dignity. Remains of skillfully forged tools that were made with blood, sweat, tears, and long hours of work now abandoned on the streets, rust covered with no owners to claim them. [u]When did the world get so cruel?[/u] The sound of metal boots marching along the road were like deafening drums to my ears. My heart raced as they grew near. [u] This is the end…[/u] My house of rubble and rotted wood couldn’t hide me from their prying eyes. The’d find me. I’ll be dead soon. [u]...the end of my life...[/u] Their footsteps were nearing, my body shook in fear. I sat there paralyzed by fear, mind undecided on whether to run or accept my fate. [u]...and the beginning of my story.[/u] There was only one way out and I knew it. I couldn’t possibly run away, there was an army waiting outside to catch me. I couldn’t fight, my body was growing weak from lack of treatment. [u] Someday, someone will find me…[/u] With every ounce of my strength and will, I concentrated on the little power I had left in me. I dipped down into every reserve I had. I had to make this count or it would all be for nothing. [u]...and hopefully I’ll be of some use…[/u] Luckily I had just the item on me for the job. I pulled it out and the gold shimmered from the little light that fell through the cracks. [u]...and may they find peace…[/u] “In here!” They screamed, having found me. It was too late however, I had already begun the ritual. [u]...for I never will.[/u] [i] Forever bound to this blade, My soul and spirit, Unbreakable this bond, Until peace falls once more, Upon the rolling hills, Under the setting sun, Unknown love now found.[/i] “Try and kill me now...f*ckers.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [url=http://www.bungie.net]Dojo Training Grounds Present Day[/url] The sun was shining bright as you trained, honing your skills. For some reason you noticed yourself doing extra well, you had more endurance, strength, accuracy. Everything was perfect...until you tripped like an idiot. You looked down to see what you tripped on and see something gold jutting out of the ground. It shines in the sunlight, as if begging for you to see what it is. [spoiler]Open. See if thou art worthy.[/spoiler]