Gardeners

[BladeRunner]

The day was cool and sunny... 

Gone was the wretched madness of winter and the cold it brought, and in with the warm cool Springtime of April. The town bustled with the usual afternoon business between people running errands or simply going about their day. It was just simply another ordinary day, well, at least for the townsfolk. It was especially an ordinary day for a seemingly average young man making his way down Main Street where said business was. 

Jet black was the man's hair, unkempt slightly but obviously taken care of, his eyes were as red as fire. He was wearing a white T-shirt that almost hugged his physically fit form and wore khaki shorts, along with this were a pair of black and orange Asics sneakers. To finish the attire, the man was wearing a black metal bracelet that looked like miniature chains interlocked with one another, and two necklaces; one that was a small bark scorpion in a round amber gem, and the other was a black oval gemstone with the form of an orange gecko imbedded into it. Along with appearance, the man also had tattoos along his arms and legs, odd black flame pattern markings that danced across his skin but not grotesque. 

This man was of course one Toshiro of the Tatsuba family. In the last year he had moved to this town for a quieter life with his younger brother Teru, whilst Takamo, the eldest, was busy with his businesses around the country and- Hell; even over seas. With Teru in school at the moment and the three boy's best friend Kyouka, who had been with the trio for years, in school at the moment too it left Toshiro on his lonesome. Perfect getting back into one of his few hobbies: Gardening. While not on a major scale he was pretty good with growing herbs like lavender and basil, and vegetables like peppers and tomatoes. He also had a favorite plant known as a coleus, a colorful decorative plant that he always looked forward to growing. 

And afterwards? Toshiro has planned on making dinner again instead of takeout. Homemade lasagna? Sounds like a good deal! He tried to change things up a little, a couple days ago it was frying up some chicken strips with steamed carrots and mashed potatoes, his it was lasagna and... What about salad? Salad sounded good too. 

Walking down the sidewalk did the young man see a nearby shop sign hanging above a door. The sign read, "Greta's Greenhouse," Which was where he was going... 

//Sorry if the starter is a tad short. I got sidetracked doing plumbing stuff and errands. Benadryl is finally setting in so brain function is minimal//

[ElieCapulet30]

Inside the greenhouse a young girl around 17 to 18 was finishing gathering her belongings as she smiled at the shop owner. "Thank you again for all the herbs and flowers. These will help alot with medicines and the tea baths. How much do I owe you." She asked.

The girl was thin but a health weight, so she must take care of herself and have good health. She wore a cute pink off the shoulder shirt with long sleeve. A cute mid-level skirt that was black and a pair of black flats. Along with her dress she wore a beautiful lotus necklace that she won at a sweepstakes for her favorite singer. She had one tiny earbud resting in her left hear, as it play music off her phone that was hidden in the pocket of her side bag that rested on her left hip and hung over her right shoulder. Her hair a beautiful mix of brown and light brown which was in beautiful braid that was then circled into a bun today. Her hazel eyes full of life and understanding.

((I love this starter and I do hope my replies are to your liking.))

Edited April 10 by ElieCapulet30

[BladeRunner]

"Hey, it's no problem, just glad to see the younger generation getting into gardening," The clerk said as he set up a large brown paper bag with the remaining herbs available, carefully placed so they wouldn't crush in on each other. He continues, "Don't worry about pay this time, some of these were gonna get donated to the elementary school for their local garden so it's on the house regardless!" 

Just as the shop owner was about to close off the conversation, Toshiro walked in. The man grunted and went to the back of the store just as the young man walked up to the counter. He was a bit curious, just enough to peek inside the paper bag but shrugged as he realized it wasn't his order. Toshiro looked upward to see the store clerk walking back to the counter would two brown paper bags, each one looking heavy from the strain on the man's arms. 

The older gentleman hefted the bags up onto the counter, saying, "Was hoping to see you again, Kid. Sorry I didn't get these ordered sooner, winter was a pain in the rear when it came to the blizzards. Hell I almost lost a shipment being exported to Mexico! I'm hopeful this is what you needed?" 

After a careful inspection of the contents inside the bags, Toshiro nodded, "Yeah, this'll get it. Thanks, Tom, I actually needed this to get my operation started." 

It was obvious that between the intense looking Toshiro and the laid back Tom that they knew each well. The energy between the pair was a friendly one albeit on the business end of things, personally however it seemed they were getting to know each other. That was one thing Toshiro had to learn with the whole, "Knight," Business was harnessing his powers starting off with reading, feeling, and seeing other's natural and supernatural energies. It was also how he could sniff out monsters and thereof. But today was more a day off, buying seed and celled baby plants but also making practice of his abilities without being noticed.

However one thing that caught his eye was the other individual in the room. Her energy seemed... Odd, and not in a bad way. He recognized when others had the gift just like himself and that there were, and usually he left them alone not out of spite or shyness, but rather because he was just minding his own business . 

[ElieCapulet30]

About to reached for her bag she sees a man come in and walk up to corner going for her bag. She stayed quite for the time being before she noticed he dismissed the bag now seeing it wasn't his order. Kari grabbed the bag as held it close. She backed up a bit feeling a aura coming off him. One she knew all well. One that was like her own but male. "Ah Thank you Tom again and thank you for helping the children at the elementary school. You have such a sweet kind heart and soul. Let me know if you need anything." She said turning to leave.

Kari being a magical girl herself. She knew magical power when she felt it. That man must have been a Knight. She may have never seen battle yet or even seen a demon or monster. She counted herself lucky for that. She took a deep breathe opening the door to the store before disappearing behind it to walk home.

Tom chuckled as he waved goodbye to Kari before speaking up. "Maybe that cream that makes my pain disappear. You are truly a goddess." He smiled seeing Kari blush and nod her head before she left. "So what kind of operation are doing now Toshiro?" He said turning his attention back to male.

Edited Saturday at 02:49 AM by ElieCapulet30

[BladeRunner]

Toshiro watched as the girl left, now curious as to who she was. Her energy was a welcoming one albeit shy and... There was something else. No, another energy... Several of them. He waited to see what would happen until he heard someone clearing their throat. Oh yeah, Tom, how could he forget? The young man turned back to the store owner now that he was snapped from his focus. 

"Uh-huh, I see you eyeing that girl," Tom smirked, "Annnyway! Like I was asking, what kind of operation you building?" 

"Sorry, she just looked familiar. I'm growing peppers, tomatoes, and herbs with a few other vegetables." Toshiro lied at that first sentence. However his second response was true, as he wanted to get into a hobby that was healthy and not extremely stressful. Toshiro grabbed both bags having paid for them in advance, "Anyway I should get going. I still have another errand to run." 

After saying his goodbyes to the middle aged man, Toshiro made his way outside and looked about. The girl was gone or he didn't see her... Oh well, the other energies were what he was after. Otherworldly, bizarre, and having a malignant feel, he'd hoped these were monsters. Walking once more down the street, Toshiro felt the slightest smirk creep on his lips, he had some pent up aggression to work off after the day so why not bully some monsters seeking trouble?

 

[ElieCapulet30]

Kari was walking home as she felt something was off in the air. She couldn't put her figure on it but it smelt like mold She quickly turned the corner as her eyes widen. She saw two eerie looking monsters about to attack a few human children. Kari was frozen in fear but once she heard the screams of children she felt a warmth in her chest as she transformed.

Her hair transformed in a beautiful up style with green and white flowers and a Japanese hairpin/chopstick. Her cute fluffy green and white kimono appeared as she looked at herself. "So....this is how is feels to transform." She whispered under her breathe before she raced forward summoning thorns to create a wall to block the monsters from attacking the children. She stood in front of children as she was shivering and shaking a bit since this was her first encounter with monsters. "Run, get to safety I can handle this." Kari said looking back at the children seeing the monsters slowly breaking through her thorn wall. 

[BladeRunner]

If only that one chick shown me how to transform. 

Toshiro rushed forward avoiding people of not pushing some aside. There were definitely two dark energies and some smaller ones too, small Human ones... Fucking kids. With no time to waste Toshiro powered himself up, careful not to go too fast as he didn't want to turn someone into road kill but just fast enough to get there in time. Hopefully in time. He stopped around a corner, setting the brown paper bags behind a dumpster before taking off once more to see another individual down the path. 

Seeing someone transform was... Intense, the same kind of intensity one felt seeing a tsunami firsthand. Once the girl, Kari, had built a wall of thorns between the kids and the monsters, he walked up without hesitation. The kids immediately looked to the intense looking man who nonchalantly strolled up to the wall of thorns, and upon one of the creatures breaking its head through the wall Toshiro grasped it's jaw hard. The kids watched in amazement as to how someone could just grab one of those scary monsters just like that, what they weren't expecting was a plume of fire exploding from the man's hand sending it backwards screaming along with its compatriot. 

Toshiro looked back to the kids and said in a low tone, "Leave... Now." 

Without hesitation, the group of kids left as of knowing what was to come. As the monsters were quickly recovering, Toshiro looked to Kari, "Huh... So that's what a transformation looks like. Neat."