Chapter 2 [Build Up]

(Because Someone forgot that I gave them bunny perms [DAM YOU RUBY] I have to post something)

Alanna was standing around for about a long time outside, of which she was doing she never really had an idea. Probably talking long walks. Anyhow around now she was coming near the a bunch of houses, and still taking long walks to herself.

(Ruby now bunny the fuck out of my character till I get back)

"Hey, I remember you. You were that boy I winked at at the park. The one that was on a date with that girl." Marideth smiled and held her hands behind her back.

"So what brings you here, stud?"

Jaden blushed and smiled lightly "Just came here to train is all...and you are on our side now...right?"

"I am indeed. I am actually trying to join your specific team, but I have to wait until the commander gets back." Marideth inspected Jaden, her eyes flashing some.

"Oh wow, you actually have a personality. Those losers over there were stiff as wood." Marideth pointed to the pile of unconscious bodies.

Jaden grins and laughs "I'd imagine I do, the name is Jaden, nice to meet you"

"Marideth Ripper. A pleasure."

After cleaning his eye out, Klaus heads out to see the others while wearing his mask.

Jaden giggles and bowed "pleasure to meet you marideth"

Finally spotting her new favorite person at the time being, Jade goes over and greets Alanna. The couple kisses each other, catches up on what they have been doing for the day so far, and go to the town square, sitting on the bench chilling with one another.

Firebreath was bored out of his mind with nothing to do so he decided to go to the Arena, see if anyone was there he could talk to. Train if he felt like it

Marideth looked over Jaden's shoulder to see Fire approaching. Waving, she called out to him.

"Hey, I know you from somewhere! I think you were passed out at the bar yesterday!"

Spotting everyone Klaus goes towards them. ''Whats going on,''asked Klaus as he heads over to Marideth

Echo got up the next morning and stretched, yawnign as she rubbed the sleep out fo her eyes. She slipped out of her penguin footsies (lord knows where she got them, but they were cute) into her usual earthy robes. She decided that, although she had been having fun with the team, some practice was in store. Echo started heading to the arena, the sun shining down on her hooded form.

When she neared the entrance, two familiar auras were immediately apparent: Marideth and Jaden. She froze, wondering what they were talking about. She slowly crept up before hiding behind a nearby tree, keeping on eye on them. Ancilla appeared in her head, chuckling a bit.

"Jealous?" Echo growled in anger, and Ancilla practically fell over laughing before receding back into Echo's head.

"Alright, alright. I'll leave you be. Just don't get caught."

"Oh, the gang's all here. And I can see you, little girl. I can sense your spirit." Marideth giggled before pointing over to Echo's position. Then she stretched before pointing to the pile of bodies.

"I was just warming up, when Jaden stopped over. Then Fire showed up, and now you. You're the guy with the ice shards from earlier. We haven't been introduced properly. Name's Marideth Ripper, Darkarnival Ringmaster!" Marideth posed a bit as she introduced herself.

shina had left her house to go see were every one was. she soon than saw every one at the arean and wounder what they were doing "what are all of you doing at the arena.."

Jaden smiled and waved "Hi uncle fire!" Jaden smiled happily "Me and Echo hung out most of yesterday, it was the best day I have had in a long time"
Jaden looked over where Echo was and smiled more "morning Echo!"

Echo sighed and walked out, waving shyly at the group.

"H-Hey... I come for, ummmm... training... yeah." She awkwardly walked up, standing right next to Jaden and Echo.

Marideth looked back at the bodies and shrugged.

"Sorry...looks like I got 'em all already.."

Taking Marideth's hand, Klaus bows as he slowly gets back up. ''Klaus Vanderhiem,''said Klaus as he puts his hands into his pockets. ''Its a pleasure to meet you.''

Jaden smiled and put an arm around Echo "Well why don't we train as teams! Could be really fun"

"Teams, eh? How would we go about that?" Marideth tilted her head, her hair falling over her right eye.

Jade and Alanna got bored, so they headed for the arena to see if anyone was there. Low and behold people were in the arena. Sitting in the stands, Jade and Alanna watch the show that was about to start.

Echo blushed as Jaden wrapped his arm around her, but internally she was relieved it was around her and not Marideth.

"Teams?... I was never the best in teams. It'll be interesting to practice."

Jaden smiled "My dad taught me teamwork is the most important thing, so we go into teams of three, and we spar each other at the same time, trying to covered each others weaknesses" Jaden said happily, his arm still around Ecno's shoulder

Hearing the cnversation and rules of this match left Klaus bored. Knowing how much he doesn't work well with others Klaus waits by the entrance of the arena.