I found a great anime, called Elfen Lied. I find it very emotional throughout almost all the episodes (although the English voices are not quite good). However, watch at your own risk! There is nudity, graphic violence, gore, and the portrayal of the dark side of human nature. This is meant for a mature audience of ages 18 and up. You'll find it disturbing, but it's really a very nice story.

http://www.vbox7.com/byuser:iotz89?&ord=name&page=1

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Two weeks passed since the incident. The abyss widens to engulf all that stands in its way... only to throw itself into oblivion.

shadow_17705 Presents

Traveler of Light
Chapter 14: Disorder

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PROLOGUE

The white hedgehog stands in the hospital's courtyard. A harmonious ring echoed through the clear air. It abruptly stops, followed by a melodic voice.

???: Nara?

Nara: Saku?

Saku: Speaking...

Nara: We found another diamond.

Saku: Yes... It's locked in a puzzle... carried by some old black wolf.

Nara: You knew?

Saku: ... Precisely.

Nara: Saku... I'm worried.

Saku: You have no reason, Nara.

Nara: Zeto's impatient.

Saku: Let's not have Zeto create havoc just yet.

Nara: But-

Saku: He'll have his favorite moments, Nara. But wait, I have a plan...

Nara: Be careful.

Saku: Bye, my love.

THREE DAYS LATER

The bell of the clock tower rang to count out the hours: two in the afternoon. On the park bench, was Saku. His left forearm was uncovered from the gauze that was wrapped tightly, revealing many long, scars. In his right hand, was a pocket knife. He sighed and carved deeply into his left forearm.

Saku (thinking): No matter how much wounds I have given, I cannot feel the pain and I cannot bleed...

He carved another empty gash.

Saku (thinking): Soon, Shadesu... soon...

He puts away the pocket knife. He carefully rewraps the gauze around his wounds. He looks at the familiar figure.

Saku: Lucero.... It's a quarter after three. You're late.

Lucero: Well, I agreed to your fencing match. So, I though it might be interesting. Anyway, I'm here.

Saku stood up.

Saku: Follow me! I know this... good place. It's not far from here, you know.

Saku walked, leading Lucero. Lucero glared at Saku, wondering.

Lucero: What were you doing just now?

Saku: Oh nothing. Just a little habit...

Lucero (thinking): A habit?

Soon, the two snow-white hedgehogs walked to a large mansion. Saku walked up the steps, gesturing Lucero to follow. Saku then rang a doorbell and waited for what seemed to be an eternity for someone to open the large doors. A 10-year-old male wolf with jet black fur and cobalt blue streaks on his arms and legs and a blue tip on his tail opened the doors, looking up at the two white hedgehogs. Behind the wolf, was a 9-year-old male crimson-red hedgehog. They were both holding wooden swords, staring innocently at Lucero and Saku.

Black Wolf and Crimson Hedgehog (in unison): Um........ Hi?

Saku: Damien...

The young black wolf nodded.

Saku: Cross...

The crimson hedgehog shuddered.

Saku: Do you know where Vladimir is?

Damien nodded again and ran through the hallway. Cross retreated, panicking, and ran after Damien.

Damien: Dad! Mr. Saku and some other guy's here to see you.

A rough voice answered.

Vladimir: Very well then...

Damien and Cross came back to the door where Lucero and Saku stood. Soon, Vladimir was behind the children. His appearance was much like Damien's, only older and wiser. Vladimir's eyes were gray, despite his son's being a bright, innocent blue. He didn't have any blue on his fur that Damien has. Vladimir was rather. Vladimir had worn gauntlets which had numerous wristbands and bracelets. Around his neck, were a few chains. His pants were torn and his boots were damaged.

Vladimir: Saku. I didn't expect to see you here.

Saku was about to speak, almost excited, but was interrupted.

Vladimir: ...and who's this?

Saku: Lucero! H-He's-

Vladimir: Lucero... Yes.... I've heard of you before. I am Vladimir.

Saku glanced at Lucero, wondering. Vladimir grinned, flashing his sharp teeth.

Vladimir: Takashi told me about you. Come, come!

Vladimir led Lucero and Saku through the giant halls, passing both Damien and Cross.

Cross: Damien?

Damien: Yeah?

Cross: There's something about Saku...

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Two rapiers clash against each other in an open courtyard. Lucero and Saku, without any armor, anticipate each other's move... waiting for any opening to strike. Sparks fly towards the ground. Saku soon pokes his sword at Lucero.

Saku: Hmph.

Lucero: What? You win.

Saku: Are you even trying?

Lucero: Fine... Best two out of three.

Saku twirled his rapier with his fingers. He slashed up, only to be parried by Lucero. Saku then thrusts his sword at Lucero, again to be denied. He slashed up only to have his sword locked with Lucero's.

Saku: Ah... You were holding back.

Saku kicks Lucero down. Saku grins and then begins to plunge his sword into Lucero's body. However, Lucero rolled on the ground to the left, dodging the oncoming, threatening attack. He gets up and slices right, which knocks Saku's rapier out of his hand. Saku straightens and holds his hands up, while Lucero points his sword at him.

Saku: We're tied. That was rather quick...

Lucero: Let's leave it at that.

Lucero and Saku re-entered Vladimir's manor.

Lucero: Saku.

Saku: Hm?

Lucero: I've been noticing, you seem a bit edgier that usual.

Saku: I-I don't understand what you're saying L-Lucero.

Lucero: You were eager to pay Vladimir a visit. What are you thinking?

Saku: ......Vladimir!

Vladimir: Back so soon? I thought it would take longer. Lost interest?

Saku chuckled as he led Lucero to the front door.

Saku: Speaking of which, Lucero, why don't you leave?

Lucero: What?

Saku: I... I hear Faith needed to talk to you immediately.

Saku opens the door, gesturing Lucero to go.

Saku: Well go on. I don't want you to keep Faith waiting.

Lucero moves in front of Saku. He turns to face Saku, confused.

Saku: Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. Hurry, before she gets impatient.

Lucero doesn't move. Saku's face changes from friendly to stern and serious.

Saku: No, really. Go.

He pushes Lucero out, closing and locking the door behind him. Saku sighs.

Saku: Well, Vladimir... How about a little battle?

Vladimir: If you insist.

Saku: But let's make it interesting. If I win,

He points to a mysterious orb.

Saku: ...I get that puzzle.

Vladimir: The puzzle? It seems impossible to solve. However, I already know what's inside it: a Twilight Diamond. There are three stages to it.

Vladimir: In the first stage, you have to dismantle the pieces to get to the second stage. It's like a 3-dimensional jigsaw puzzle, but you have to press on the pieces in order to take that piece out. There are 337 pieces and they have to be dismantled in a certain order, so if you press the wrong piece at any point, you will have to completely redo the entire first stage. Be fast, because you're under a time limit of exactly 90 seconds and then you will have to restart the whole stage again if you fail.

Vladimir: Although I haven't completed the first stage, I've heard what's after this stage. The second stage is a smaller orb that was closed within the first stage. This stage encases a key and the third stage. The second stage has a hole in it. You have to put your fingers in it and take the key out. You have 5 seconds to get it out before needles come out and puncture your fingers. That key opens the second stage to reveal the third and final stage.

Vladimir: The Twilight Diamond is enclosed within a glass orb. The final stage is simple: you have a choice. You have to decide between what you cherish most and your lust for power.

Saku: It must be quite a burden.

Vladimir: You might say it is.

Saku: So... if you win...

Vladimir: You join the Travelers as Traveler of Oblivion.

Saku: Very well... I agree.

I just got Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. I decided to take a little break from it. It's very good. I'm trying to create as much SonAmy moments as I can. Rouge is very funny. She'll never get Sonic!!! Anyway, great game! The Marauders are very interesting and I'm glad that you can say different kinds of things. Why hasn't GS wrote a review yet?!?!

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Eight silhouettes of darkness had blocked the shining light. The worst is yet to come...

shadow_17705 Presents

Traveler of Light
Chapter 13: Waking Up

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Eight figures were shrouded in darkness. Their identities are anonymous... until now.

??? 1: Ugh.... How long must we wait?
??? 2: Please, have patience Zeto.
??? 3: Nara is correct. You must have patience.
Zeto: He gets to have most of the fun, though.
Nara: Hmm......
??? 3: What do you see?
Nara: He successfully came in contact with Lucero.
??? 3: And the Twilight Diamonds?
Nara: Lucero only has one...
Zeto: Hmph.

Another interrupted.

??? 4: I'm guessing you're jealous Zeto!

The rest of the group stayed silent only to be broken by the third figure.

??? 3: We need three Twilight Diamonds and Lucero, the tenth member, in order to resurrect HIM.
Nara: Wait... I found another Twilight Diamond.
Zeto: ...AND?
Nara: It's locked in a strange puzzle. Zeto and I will aid Saku.

She threw Zeto a glance.

Nara: .....Are you happy?

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Lucero was in a hospital bed, with wires connecting him to monitors. There were four chairs: only two of them were occupied. The bed beside Lucero's was vacant. The low-quality televisions were off. The two chairs were huddled together. A silver girl hedgehog was being cuddled by the mysterious, brooding, white hedgehog. She was sobbing. An anxious snow wolf was pacing near the doorway.

Zane: I think I should find Rival before he starts drinking... again.
Saku: Rival... drinks?
Zane: I dunno why he does it. He thinks that bad things happen because of him. There could something we're missing.

Zane leaves the room as Saku takes a glance at Lucero's sleeping body.

Saku (thinking): Could Rival's drinking is influenced by something else?

His thinking was halted temporarily by Faith's weeping.

Faith: Saku... I'm... I'm so stupid! I wish I could have been there for him... What....... happened?

Saku (thinking): He knows... He knew.

He could feel his journal paper in his pocket: the one that Lucero had read.

Saku: He loves you, you know...

He felt Faith nod.

Saku: I'll leave you two be... in case he wakes. You can handle yourself, can you?

Faith nodded and Saku left the room.

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Saku takes a walk in the hospital's courtyard. It was strangely cloudy. Saku sighs as he takes out his journal entry that Lucero had came across. He folded out the many creases. Strangely, it had a blood stain on it.

Saku (thinking): Blood? He's not resurrected yet. How could blood spill? Surely there weren't any self-inflicted injuries. We've all had experienced pain in visions of HIM before, but... blood? Hm....... Maybe his connection is closer than any of our connections. That must be it: it's Lucero's fragment.

Saku's cell phone buzzed a droning noise. He pulled it out to see who was calling.

Saku (thinking): Hmph. Good timing, Nara...

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Lucero's eyes warily opened to see Faith looming over him, half-concerned and half-worried. At an instant, Faith cried happily over him. Lucero was uncomfortable.

Lucero: ...Faith?
Faith: Oh, Lucero!! I shouldn't have left you!
Lucero: Where is he?
Faith: Hm?
Lucero: Where's Saku...
Faith: ......S-Saku?
Lucero: I need to talk to him.
Faith: Hmph.

She pulled away from Lucero.

Faith: You're definitely in no condition to see him!

She poked Lucero's covered wounds... rather playfully than angrily. Lucero winced, which worked in Faith's intended favor. Then, Faith walked over to the other side of his bed. She pulled up a chair.

Faith: Lucero...

He waited for whatever Faith had to say.

Faith: Do... Do you love me?

The two have been interrupted when Zane, followed by Rival, come in the room.

Rival: For da lass time Mickey, I'm... not..... drunk.
Zane: First of all... it's not Mickey. Second... you're lucky I found you before anything dangerous happened!
Rival: What about -

He hiccupped.

Rival: - third?
Zane: Ugh...
Rival: Ya see Ricky? ...Der's nothing... ta' worry ah-bout! Buh-sides! Since when do me and uh..... alcah-hol.......mix? .......Hey!!

Another hiccup.

Rival: Louie's here!!!
Lucero: It's... Lucero.
Rival: How ya been, Louie!?
Lucero: Er.....Good? I don't know about you-
Rival: I'm glad yer swell!
Faith: Are you feeling okay? It sounds like you're drunk.
Rival: I'm not... No... I... am... not.

Another hiccup.

Zane: I think I should get him home... before anything else happens.

Rival and Zane exit the hospital room. They leave the hospital. With a few moments to spare, Lucero holds Faith's hand... smiling.

I am leaving GameSpot... again. (Yes, this had happened before, in which the duration of this break was around 3 months) I will still be checking on the forums, but I will be offline.I may come back, whenever I feel like it. As for the RPG, you may close it. As for the Traveler of Light series, I will be putting up comic versions on DeviantART as Sonic-Storm. As for my characters, I will not give them away to anyone. If you want, make sure to check out my DeviantART userpage for things I had put up. My current projects I'm working on are:

Traveler of Light: Chapter 1 (Comic) Here's the Cover

Traveler of Light: Chapter 13 - Waking Up