†                                                         "  Ember..… "                                                                                       †                                                                              

     

 

        A pen pulled from light appeared in your hands. You took a curious look down at the enveloping sheets of iridescence; clamped in your hand. Slowly a thin sheet of equal eye-popping light blazed your sight.

"I [insert character's name] chooseth this fate of my own," the pen moved without your consent 

"What the----,"

"You're thoughts will answer for you; the light will only extract what it seeks to know all about you [insert character name]," now this was just unfair. You couldn't even will yourself to write what you wanted to say only what was true and honest. Where was your free will? You don't have that. 

"You called upon us; you called for salvation? Do you remember why?" of course you did; swiftly you hand moved down to a large box

"I was [explain your background. Now remember there's no way you could've been happy and frolicking through flower fields. Demons as a reminder devour souls, and dark angels lust to cause destruction---but never to kill. Angels those who have fallen share no interest in chaos; and may've added their services to you. But that didn't mean you never saw death; if you did you might want to include why. Create a background of someone born into chaos---if you can make a good life of it I applaud you],"

"That is not what you were asked---you were asked why you called out for help," reprimands the mysterious voice

"I was getting to that you know," your hand found another box appear for you to write upon

"[explain that one day. Imagine this applier, imagine living in insanity; hearing stories about what life was like for your grandparent's generations; where not everyone could see demons and other spiritual beings. How they said it was peaceful, and people could play on playgrounds--can you see it? So think of how much you could take of this world before you burst; before you needed help. Ex: My grandfather was an exorcist who taught me some of his spells; until one fateful day that I tried to use the spells he taught me as a child and my fear got the best of me. My first fight was headed towards my death with a demon; he was powerful. This demon's face was twisted upside down he had blood red eyes; and jaws of terror. I yelled out as he trapped me against the wall----with his claws crushing my neck…then I called out for help---and no one came; until I woke up here…]

"Oh I see," 

"Can I stop now?"

"Yes, yes; that is all we needed from you," the light burned out of your hand; blending in the air. You planned to remove yourself from the liquified solid bodied table of crystal but you found your mind prick sharply

"You don't get to venture around yet---so you must sleep again," you felt your lids close tightly---breaths were ceasing; and your mind was silenced of its thoughts.

 

✙✙✙

 

   Are you awake?

"Who's there?" there it was again the person in your mind. Your eyes stayed shut; even though you wanted to open them

I'm not really supposed to talk to embers; I'm only an apprentice. But the council left you without answers---so I wanted to help you. If thats fine with you?

"Who are you?"

They call me [insert ♂(male) or ♀(female) idol/actor/ulzzang who'd you like as your guide]. I would be happy to serve as your guide.

"Why can't I open my eyes?"

The council will be watching you if you're awake---and they'll know I'm helping you…

"Okay…,"

Those are the rules. But in the mean time I can answer any questions you have.

"What is this place?,"

Styx of Limbo is the land, the Crystal Decrescendo is where you reside…..

"What's a Shikigami?"

A demon, angel or dark angel that will protect you. They are human souls that took over the body of one of those; and gained it's powers---they all look human

"Why am I here?"

The council only calls upon people worthy of it. The moment you wake up they'll be watching you to decide what Shikigami suits you

"Why does it matter what shikigami I get?"

Because Shikigami will require something from you in order to protect----oh no we must part; but I'll talk you again [insert character name]. Remember, as soon as you wake you will be watched and anaylzed.

"Wait [insert guide's name] that's not----," before you were given the chance to finish, your eyes opened from their bleary blackness. A air wired in your chest and you looked up around you. Where ever you were, there was what seemed to you like a room where you laid in---a bed woven of feathers. Your heart accelerated to an astounding pound as you scrambled out of the warmth

"I wouldn't try the door," sighed someone to your left. You could see that there was someone else another person---the first person you talked to and could see.

"They locked the door. You're an ember correct?"

"What's an ember?"

"Us. We're chosen humans who've been saved for some reason. We'll be getting a shikigami soon,"

"How long have you been here?" you curiously asked

"I'm not sure. About a day. And since they won't let us out soon; we might as well get to know each other---we are roommates you know," this was annoying but you sat down.

"Interesting…"

"So I'm [insert a idol/actor/ulzzang you'd like as your friend/roommate] and you?"

"[insert character name]. Pleased to meet you,"

"You sound like them. Ah whatever; so why're you here?"

"Why're you here?" you said back. Your roommate shrugged

"Guess thats personal. Well how old are you?!"

"I'm [insert age],"

"Do you have a birthday?"

*if you say yes answer this one.

if you don't use the 'no' option then erase it please*

"Yeah, its [insert month and day only; no year]. Does it really matter?"

"Of course---then I'll know when to give you presents," when did people ever get presents? What kind of human was this? 

*if you say no then answer this one

and erase the 'yes' alternative *

"No I don't," your newfound friend looked saddened and appalled

"Thats sad---," their eye's brightened at a sudden epiphany, "We should give you one then! Choose any day; and we'll celebrate it!"

"You're a weird person…[insert the month and day you choose] should be my birthday," you watched the quirky individual with a giddiness in their actions; clap

"Isn't this wonderful! I'll remember it so I can send you a present," present? What 'earth' was this person from? 

 

"What's your favorite color?!"

"Um…[insert favorite color]," the simplicity of these questions were strangely refreshing yet a little annoying from the increased exuberance of [insert friend/roommates name]. 

"Thats so cool dude! Is there anything else you like other than that?"

"Um well I also like [insert 4 or more things you like. You may list them or put them in a paragraph form for further story affect],"

"And anything you hate; maybe me and you share some of the same ideas?"

"Well now that I think about it I don't like [insert four or more things you hate, can't stand or dislike. You may list them or put them in a paragraph form for further story affect]. Anything else you want to know?"

"Let's play a game!"

"What kind of game?" this person made you stare skeptically; 

"Scenario's game! OKAY you have to answer honestly,"

"What about you?"

"It's your turn first since I came up with this!"

"Fine. Ask away,"

"Question 1! If you had to choose who could be saved in a death situation---with your own life or your friend's life at stake---who would you want to be saved?! Answer honestly I promise I'll respect your answer!"

"Quite a question to start off with…," you pondered a moment before saying, "[explain your honest thoughts of the question],"

"Thats an interesting answer," they seemed to process it all before continuing on with

"Question 2!!Whoot! Whoot! So do you think you could except a demon, dark angel or heaven's messenger (good angel) more? That made no sense actually---um what I meant is that of those three---who would you trust more or except?"

"Is this a trick question----because I noticed you put demons in there," but thinking it over; wading over how forgivable; and allowing you could be---you said, "If I had to choose I'd choose a [insert chosen creature, demon, dark angel or heavens messenger angel]. And why I'd choose that one would be because; [explain to your roommate what you think about the chosen paranormal being of your choice. Basically, which one do you think you'd give a chance to or trust? Adding in a memory could help you shape your answer more]. Well if I had to choose that is,"

"If someone does something or says something bad to you---did that make sense? Well anyways; what would you do? AND!" your friend saw you beginning to speak up to answer, "AND! What would you do if they said something untrue, cruel or harsh about your friend? Like if they said your friend killed someone and was a murderer even though they aren't?! Oooh wouldn't that be mean?" you simply nodded before formulating an answer and saying:

"Well first off; for me [explain your reaction to someone creating a false rumor, saying or doing something rude to you. You may want to think about how much you'll take from a person before you start bursting. Such as if you ignore their words---but when they start trying to physically assault you as in tripping you, hitting you, throwing things at you etc you'd cuss them out or beat their ]. And then as for a friend; I'd [explain what you would do if someone said or did something bad to someone you care about. How would you react? What would or wouldn't you do?]. And uh yeah,"

"SO thats what you'd do? Doesn't sound like something I'd do,"

"Probably not. You'd probably tickle them to death; or bake them cookies," you snickered at your snide remark and they smiled at your snarky comment

"I wish I were that sweet---but I'd probably kill them," they said in a cheery tone with sinister glee. You stopped laughing to stare in fear

"What?" you nearly choked to say---they skipped over an explanation for such a drastic measure and then said:

"Last Question! So do you think you'd ever fall in love?," they placed their pointing finger in the middle of your lips to hush you, "Not finished," they took their finger from your lips making the snarl chattering on your teeth drop to a hum

"And to just make it ed up," this angelic; yet sadistic psycho cussed? ,"What if you didn't fall in love with a human?" crazy-psycho roommate SAY WHAT? This was messed up.

"What if it were a heavens messenger or dark angel. OR EVEN WORSE?! A D-E-M-O-N! OKAY TELL ME I DON'T THINK I CAN CONTAIN MY EAGERNESS!"

"I'd never fall in love with a [insert your hated of the 3 beings] and knowing me---if I didn't---well hypothetically speaking.; IF I didn't fall in love with a love with another human---thats if I have time for that stuff. Then I'd rather fall in love with a [insert heaven's messenger, demon or dark angel for your answer]. Good thing this is your last question,"

"I thought it was fun," your insane friend said. You cocked your brow 

"So its my turn!" though their smile turned cold and they looked at you crucially

"I don't want to play anymore,"

"But that's not fair!"

"Okay! Guess what! I know all the types of balances there is! Somehow the Shikigami council is going to choose a shikigami for you and me! But they have to study you first! They study to see what balance you correspond with and what one you are totally unalike!"

"Really?" you tilted your head

"There is Cadence, Harmony, Justice, Tenacity, Hubris, and Ardor,"

"I'm sorry I'm not a dictionary---you wanna' explain those to me?"

"Oh yes of course! Cadence is the fluency and smooth run in balance. Harmony is what inter connects, and stabilizes and keeps everyone and everything at peace! Justice is those who fight for the balance; justice balances right and wrong. Tenacity is the will power and determination to keep going which counters against those who give up which creates a balance. Hubris is pride that counter acts those of harmony; they are stand offish and have little connections but equally split and divide order in a balance. Hubris is prideful. And Ardor, the desire and lust for things it disrupts all justice, does not flow smoothly contradicting cadence and then the harmony is strengthened but in negative ways. But lust in a dark way pairs with hubris and tenacity since it requires some sort of desire to obtain tenacity. Understand?" you nodded wearily at their brilliance

"Which one do you think would be you?"

"[insert one of the balances; just the name. Example: Ardor], is my choice."

"Hmm…from what you've told me about yourself; I think that:," they looked into your eyes

 

*if the balance matches your back ground, and the way you answered your questions put the 

following and erase the second and third options*

"…it matches you perfectly!"

           *if it doesn't match your background and how you answered questions at all; but you strive to be like that balance---put the following and erase the first and third options*

"…its not like you that much. BUT that makes it interesting. Why would you choose that one as a symbol of you? 

"[OPTIONAL Explain why you chose this balance as yourself. Do you want to associate with Tenacity for example ,because all your life you haven't shown the determination; the nesscessary diligence to overcome your obstacles. You may add a memory from your past to further back up your reason]. 

*Or you can say:*

" I don't know I just do,"

       *if your story could fit for the balance all the while also not fit the balance and is just neutral put the following and a erase the first and second options*

"… ones pretty tough judging by what you told me. I guess I don't really know either; hehe,"

 

"[insert name]? Do you think I'd ever find love?"

  *if you are a tough guy put the following; and erase the other options*

"You getting mushy on me again?"

"No, no thats not it. It just seems like it wouldn't be a problem for you. I think I'm jealous or something ," they said bitterly

"Why is that?"

"Well look at yourself!" you looked towards the mirror that the person pointed to which lied on the far-off wall.

"Me? But I just look like this," you looked into the mirror and looked at your face. You're reflection showed you,

[insert 4 perspectives(pictures) of yourself]. 

  AND if you have any tattoos, piercings or accessory

like a necklace or bracelet

 you may also add in---

"Huh i still have these?" you looked at your [insert chosen body art or jewelry ; if you have more than one]

   *or*

"Thankfully it's still there. My [insert ONE bodily art you have]. 

 

              *If you are someone unwelcoming to these thoughts put this and erase the other options*

"You don't want me to give my honest opinion?" you mumbled at them

"Oh so its true then huh? Its not fair---I know you'll have no problem finding love,"

"How did we get to this topic ?" you snorted

"Um---I'm being honest with you. I mean just look at yourself! There's a mirror over on that wall,"

"I saw it," you breathed as you wished you could leave

"Come on you don't understand what I'm talking about! Come here!" your roommate moved over to the mirror pointing you towards it. Knowing they might never shut up about it or they were bound to do something crazy you obliged and walked over.

"There you happy?"

"Look at yourself----you'll see what I'm envious of,"

"Looks are so superficial there are more things to worry about,"

"We'll get to those later but for now----," you looked into the mirror against will and looked at yourself.

[insert 4 perspectives(pictures) of yourself]

                 AND if you have any body art you may also add in---

"Dude check it out I still have it! See my [insert picture of ONE body art (piercing/tattoo) and where its located. You may also explain why its there and give it a background],"

                *if you have more than one body art insert the following*

"These are the only things I have as reminder of my old life like [insert pictures of multiple body art items/things AND you may explain how significant they are to you],"

 

        

 

 

       "Unfair," your friend pouted at you. You rolled your eyes

"This was uncomfortable," you entailed then turned your back on the mirror to see the door widening open. A female shorter than you, with a beautiful face walked inwards her body was just as capturing; as your gaze slid down her figure.

"Is this the ember?" you saw her look over at your friend whom was leaned against the wall

"You already know I'm not an ember,"

"Wait what?"

"I was just here to test you. I'm a demon," that set you aback as you stared wide eyed at this person.

"Seriously?"

"I promise I'm not lying this time about what I am," [insert roommate's name] said with a small toothy grin. Your face contorted for a moment at the news, but then you began to realize that their comments sometimes pointed towards a demon's common answer. For example with the scenarios game they said they'd probably kill whoever mocked them. That was not mostly a human nature, but you were convinced there might be a few heartless bastards like that out there. Your decided to shrug it off and look towards the room,

"We need to finish the contract,"

"Okay I'll just---,"

"---Without you," the female said in a defined tone over your friend.

"C'mon I promise I want look for too long," what was about to happen---who was she?"

"No get out!"

"Gosh you're a poopy head [insert name of female idol/actress/ulzzang that is your favorite and would fit this mysterious broad]," but nonetheless they walked out of the room.

"Uh-huh that's nice; don't let the door hit ya' on the way out," she said of equal teasing even though her insult was aided by carelessness and harshness. As soon as the door snapped back into place; her eyes darted to yours with calm intensity.

"I've been awaiting this moment," she turned circles around you in her heels obviously grazing your body in naughty detail. She smiled at how you did the same

"Who are you?" you decided to ask

"I'm your shikigami---and you are my ember," she said nonchalantly though she seemed rather intrigued

"I'm rather thankful I got someone like you---you're definitely worth fighting for. So what is the name of the one I will be with for this duration?

"I'm [insert character's name]. And you?" you made sure to ask despite you could've sworn she had felt up on your arms

"Firm," she smiled deviously, "Oh, but my name is [insert chosen idol/actress/ulzzang's name]. Pleased to meet your acquaintance,"

"The pleasures mine,"

"Good. Lets get this over with. In order to conceal our bond as partners---me as your guardian and you as my ember; you must give me something of equal importance to your life,"

"What do you think is as important as life?" you asked her making her eyes glow

"A smart human. Not only do you look good; but you have a brain. I shall thank the council for their generosity," she gleaned to herself as her orbiting around you ceased and she was in front of you looking up at you with no fear; or intimidation by your masculine gaze and challenging expression.

"Let's begin," she effortlessly pushed you backwards onto the bed---and straddled you there…

"Huh?"

 

        *choose this option if you are willing to give her this,*

 "I think you're quite an interesting thing. I could only guess what your soul is like," she placed her hands on you chest; and let them slide down your nice etch of abs through your shirt; she was enjoying your hard and firm body it seemed

"Is it my soul that you're asking for?" you tried to tell yourself to calm down; but once some powerful, beautiful woman starts touching you its kind of hard to kill the passion.

"Would you give it to me?"

"Why should I give it to you?" you felt her hand slipping farther…past your pelvic juttings in your hips; what was air---because you didn't have hold of any at the moment. Was this a dream come true?

"Granted that with it; your emotions, your thoughts, and the important part of your life would be missing---but it'd be in my hands," she leaned into your ear as you felt her hand move under your pants band and towards your underwear---the anticipation was enough to kill you…

"And I promise my hands are what you want holding your soul…and other things," she hissed into your ear; as she finally reached your aching area and her lips touched yours lustfully…

 

    *choose this option if you are willing to give her this*

"You're real cute you know that?"

"So I've been told,"

"Don't make me jealous now,"

"I can't help it," you smirked; but she leaned in with a smirk; her eyes staring into yours

"And so that brings me to what you must give me. You will wear my halo; but you will also be agreeing to giving me your mind," she ran her fingers through your hair

"Your emotions," she smiled as she looked over your body again, "And the rest of you," she kissed your lips in a slight tap; sweet yet teasing

"And why would I give that?"

"Because I want you----all of you," she ran her tongue on your neck; was she trying to do something with you?, "And only I can tame and satisfy this beast within you," if that was some metaphor for how you were----she hit it on the dot. Her warm red lips tangled with yours and she was---such a passionate kisser.

 

    *choose this option if you are willing to give her this*

"For you ember; I want you to be safe----all I need for you to do is to accept my halo and give me your word that you will love me,"

"I cannot just give you my love,"

"No but I can earn it," she smiled angelically and layer flat on top of you with such a holy enveloping; unaware this position was the opposite and rather sinful----and naughty

"How would you earn it,"

"First off…I'd kiss you like this," her tongue slipped into your mouth; you didn't complain as she smiled into the kiss; swirling her tongue into your mouth. Pulling away you felt weak for some reason

"And then I'd touch you like this," you felt her hands find their way to your pants; and she indeed touched--- you---like a naughty innocent looking thing….

 

 *end of choices, delete the ones you didn't choose*

 

Just as the moment was escalating into a session of passion----you heard the door fling open

"YOU NAUGHTY KITTEN GET OFF MY FRIEND THIS INSTANT," you watched [insert shikigami's name] roll her eyes but get off of you

"We're you listening that whole time?

"No, I came back because I thought you were finished. Good thing I came before anything serious happened,"

"I'm sure [insert character's name] wouldn't have minded it," she said walking towards the door,"

"Thats because you were seducing him!"

"Can't help it that this is a benefit of being a shikigami," she shook her hips before leaving

"I'll see you again," you heard specifically.

"That ual --smh, be glad you didn't have with her,"

"I was kind of hoping that would happen,"

"No you don't then you could never leave her. You'd really belong to her,"

"Ah whatever,"

"You just don't know how special you are [insert character's name],"

"That's because i'm not,"

         "Well you wouldn't be here if you werent----right [insert character's name]."