(( hey my first story dont judge karl does not belong to me...sadly... His creator is Unknown-Person on DeviantArt. Also Climber, Jack and the others arent mine -save for Ray- either which once again... is a shame... STORY TIME ))

Karls P.O.V

It was a normal night like everything else at the amusement park. All was quiet save for my violin playing and echoing through out the whole park. There was a sudden rustle in the bushes and my companion Arma came out of the bushes and swooped next to me. I looked down at her ruby eyes and patted her head lightly. I put the violin down and had Arma perched on my shoulder.

"Time for a walk eh Arma?" I looked over to her on my shoulder but she was looking in the other direction. I tilted my head for a better view and saw a sillouhete next to the old rocking ship. ' Must be Climber ' I thought to myself. Then I noticed the figure had a pony tail and... What looked like a bird on its shoulder also. Freaky. I turned and went the other direction Arma perched on my head. I heard footsteps behind me. I gritted my teeth and walked faster. Arma leaned forward and said words only audible to my ears.

'She's still following' Arma muttered turning her head backwards. 'Interesting how the human can keep up with us isn't it?' I stopped. A human? Who in their right mind would chase after the walking talking statue that killed people? EXPECIALLY HUMANS! I despise humans. I turned with Arma behind me in sword form. I tilted my head and smiled innocently at the human.

"Deary me! Looks like we have company. My names Karl, wha-AH!" I was quickly cut off by a swing of an... AXE?! SINCE WHEN WAS SHE CARRYING AN AXE?! I ducked and swerved out of her weapons distance. Then I noticed it. How could I have forgot... THE BIRD! I looked at where it used to be and noted it wasn't there. This night is going to get more and more wierd isnt it?! I side-stepped away and shoved her from the back sending her stumbling and doing a front flip then staring at me with cold eyes from behind a mask that was half black and half white with swirls under and above the eye and a circle in the forehead. The decorations different colors from the opposite side. Suddenly a paper flew in my face blocking my field of vision. I felt something slice against my side but I kicked the weapon away by instinct and jumped at her. But she was gone. Did I imagine it? I put my hand down and felt the hole now left in my side. Great just what I needed. I headed over to Jack's and snuck inside threw a window. My side cracked a bit as I clutched it making sure no animal tries to crawl or fly in it while I slowly climb threw it.

Then I noticed he was awake for once. He was talking to a girl. A girl I havent seen before. I looked at Arma and shrugged. 'She is a human Karl be careful she may be the one after you.' I tense but walk calmly tward them. The girl is the first to look in my direction and I notice on her oposite shoulder is an ash colored bird with sapphire colored eyes. A small falcon maybe? I shrug off the question and wave.

"Hello Jack and... Miss..." I gestured to the mysterious girl and she smiled.

"I'm Ray." I slowly became tense again. I looked over at Jack who didn't really say anything but just stared at me in warning. "I know who you are though no need for introductions, Karl." She states my name slightly venomous-like. I smile at her with a toothy grin.

"Funny, I thought everyone forgot about me already. Its only been a few years since the last tournament. Tell me how are the others?"

"They're all fine save for the proffessor." She spat at me. I could feel my scarred eye twitch and smile slightly fade.

"Deary me wha-"

"He's dead thanks to you."

"Break it... Up... You two..." Jack stated. Ray scoffed mumbling 'Oh I'll break it up alright...' I smiled and Arma became a sword again.

"Its not polite to mumble you know."

"Its nt polite to kill people for no reason now is it?!" She snarled. I ignored her last comment and turned to Jack who already knew why I was here probably. Arma becked at me side and then looked up at Jack with her red eyes.

"Karl... You have another... Hole...?" He stated in his slow and tired tone. I felt two pairs of eyes on me besides Jack and Arma.

"Yes I was wondering if you had anything to patch it up." I said not even glancing at the two staring. He nodded and pulled out a bag of cement and a spatula to smooth it out. (dont ask why nobody knows why.) I took the supplies from him and began walking out. As I turned I hid behind a column and listened. I couldn't help but wonder why this girl was here.

"So... Ray you want... to stay here... for the tournament?" I heard Jack ask. Tournament? Another? When did this happen? WHY IS SHE STAYING HERE?! I held back a frustrated growl and kept listening.

"Yes I promise I will be no trouble to you or anyone at all, but if you-know-who decides to start trouble-" She suddenly fell silent. I knew she was talking about me.

"I understand... Your parents have... a right to worry... about you... but I do... not like the idea of putting you... in more danger... expecially since... he is healed again.."

"Yes but he's rusty. He wont be able to hurt me I'm to quick for him not to mention I have Ash." I felt something tighten inside me. I sat and began to fix the hole in my side listening more intently.

"How... Do you know... That?" I hear Jack ask her. Theres a silence in the air. Suddenly she says what I was searching for.

"I attacked him." She answers. "I'm clearly forced into the tournament so I might as well face an opponent I don't care about right?" Suddenly I feel a hand on my shoulder and I look up almost letting loose a noise of surprise. I automatically notice the person as Climber. I quickly put my hand over his mouth to keep him quiet and narrow my eyes at him. He nods a few seconds later and I let go. I look over my shoulder at the duo. Good they havent noticed me.

"You... shouldn't get... involved with him... He's been through enough... already... Me and castle... don't need more... trouble... expecially after what... happened to Climber." Well thats new. I glance over to Climber and he fiddles with his pickaxe. I couldn't ask what happened to him cause we were hiding.

"Look Jack I'm just looking for a place to stay for awhile and then I'll leave I swear on science."

"What happened... to Swear...to...god?" I could hear her smirk as she chuckled.

"If god was here would he have kept those who do wrong alive?"

"They... end up paying... for their... wrong-doings... Karl has even payed... by his lo-" I quickly cut them off by standing and advancing my way twards them. I smiled innocently and stood next to Ray.

"Oh we're talking about me?" I look over to Ray and she stares at me for a second. Her smile is just as fake as mine.