(Note: This is an information chapter about the human characters I've created. Unless you don't really care about them, you should read this. It will include their background information about them and how they became to be. But I'm sure that this "information " would "inform" you next time!)

Interlude: The Characters

Ryu Warrior: Hiya!

Kirby: Hiya!

RW: So how's your adventure so far?

Kirby: Um . . . okay I guess.

RW: Are you sure you're willing to starting your adventure with three anonymous people?

Kirby: Poyo?

RW: I mean, do you really know them that well?

Kirby: Uh . . . no . . .

RW: Good gracious! They could be murderers for all I know!

Kirby: Murderers!? Two boys and a girl? I dun think so . . .

RW: Well that's where I step in!

Kirby: ? What are YOU going to do?

RW: Me? Well! Thought you never asked! I'm going to give you information on the people you're staying with!

Kirby: Ryu, Petro and . . . Rena?

RW: Yup!

Kirby: But your name is Ryu, why are you talking to me?

RW: ... Because I'm a way different person than the other boy in the story, I'm 17, he's 16. I'm realistic, his an anime character, you dig?

Kirby: Ohhhh . . .

RW: So without further ado . . .

Kirby: Wait! Are you sure that this want set up a year ago?

RW: WHAT!? What are you talking about?

Kirby: You said that your 17 and he's 16, right?

RW: Yeah . . . ?

Kirby: So that must mean that this story took place a year ago!

RW: What are you talking about? I just pulled you out of your bed at three o'clock in the morning! Ryu is still drooling all over his swords when I carried you here!

Kirby: Still . . .

RW: Anyways, people, you're probably stumped because of the lack of information on the background of Ryu (not me), Rena and Petro. So this interlude is focusing on this subject. That way, you can continue this story without pondering so much!

Kirby: Why didn't you do this earlier?

RW: Quiet, puffball! Does it hurt to forget a little bit?

Kirby: I'm telling you, guys, RW is such a rip-off in times like this . . .

RW: ? I'm the one that added you in my story, so stop complaining! Or else I'll tell Petro and Ryu about Rena last night . . . they can start a conspiracy on you!

Kirby: POYO! Don't tell them!

RW: I'm about to wake them up . . .

Kirby: No!!!

RW: What?

Kirby: NO!!!

RW: Huh?

Kirby: NOOOOOOO!!!!!!

RW: ...................................What's wrong with you, Kirby?

Kirby: Eh!? Don't tell them about Rena!

RW: That's was cute.

Kirby: Please don't tell them, PLEEEEEEESE!?

RW: ...Fine then, I won't . . . not until you do something for me!

Kirby: Anything! I'll do anything, Poyo!

RW: I want you to . . .

Kirby: ............yes?

RW: ............Get 3 dozens of donuts in your mouth and shut up!

Kirby: poyo . . .

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1st Character: Ryu Mieru (For those who can't pronounce his name correctly, its Ri-yu-u, not Rai-yu. Roll the r.)

Age: 16

Born: June 22, 1987, Kanto Region, Japan

Weapon: Sword

Hair color: Brown

Eye color: Blue

Likes: Sword maintenance

Dislikes: Seducing

Important factors: His family/traditions

Appearance: He wears a long, red strip of cloth on his forehead to keep his hair from falling down to obstruct his view. He has a red shirt that serves as a collar and an extension that stops at his elbows, he wears a green shirt over it but his collar is longer, making room for his red collar. His green shirt is so long that it goes down to his knees. He has red wristbands on each on his hands. His belt is used to hold his sword, as well as his shirt. He wears baggy blue shorts and wears sneakers. Heh, dressing to save the world, huh?

Background: Ryu was a boy who lived just outside the borders of his hometown village. He lived under a strict warrior code of conduct until he turned ten. His father was a veteran sword warrior and his older brother, Xander, was currently enlisted in an army of sword warriors. His mother was usually Ryu's method of relaxation because she fed him, comforted him, and said the right words that Ryu wanted to hear. His father was strict, responsible, and wise, while his brother was carefree, laidback and always happy. Under this code of conduct, Ryu was not allowed to play, make friends or stay up all night. He must do at least two hours of hard meditation and a little course of PT everyday. Ryu first handled a sword when he was three years old and learned how heavy it was. He also learned many techniques from his dad, and some neat tricks that thought would never be possible. Still though, he was usually kept under captivity for a long time. Having to be alone so much, he felt that no one in the world knew him . . . Fortunately, his brother was there to comfort him other than his mother. He told him to keep on trying and said that he experienced this before. But the only thing is, Xander only had his mom to comfort him. Although Ryu hated the way his father trained him, he respected and loved him the same. He knows that what he's doing is great but, wouldn't he have time to be a kid?

When Ryu turned ten, his dad gave him his freedom under certain conditions, he cannot be told that he's a sword warrior and he mustn't be a troublemaker. Gaining his freedom, Ryu made a lot of friends and for the first time in his life, he met his girlfriend, Sakura. (Now you can wonder why Ryu is not too thrilled over Rena.) It was a great life after ten years of hard labor. But it wouldn't last for long . . .

Five years later, an invasion raided his village. Many lives were lost, all of Ryu's friends died, including his father and his brother, who was fighting off an incredible force. Ryu also found out that his girlfriend was missing in action. (Once again, you can wonder why Ryu is not too thrilled over Rena.) One third of the village population survived the raid. Houses were destroyed, businesses were ruined and friends and families were lost. Ryu vowed to this day that he would find the people behind this evil and avenge the deaths of the many people he held dear. If it wasn't for his father's training, Ryu wouldn't had began this adventure in the first place. But there was something more than just revenge, but to unravel a secret that might change the world forever . . .

2nd Character: Petro Faido (Real Name: Jun Aragones)

Age: 16

Born: July 6, 1877, Moolana, Lumina (This is a distant planet that takes 21 earth years to make one revolution. Growth is slower in his world.)

Weapon: Staff

Hair color: Black

Eye color: Purple

Likes: Chasing birds

Dislikes: Bad hair days!

Important factors: The Goddess of the Moon

Appearance: He has natural black hair that covers him all over the place, he wears a simple purple XL shirt, a pair of semi-baggy pants with a belt, and a pair of shoes. His armband can be found in his left arm.

Background: Petro, previously called Jun, lived in a planet where nobody on Earth knew. The people in Lumina didn't know any better. Lumina was just like Earth, but it was shaped as a crescent, had better sunlight and the earth on the ground is always glowing. A day lasts 60 hours. (Don't you wish you had that kind of time?) Jun's life was focused on only one thing and will always be that one thing: birds. He's smart, funny, and always happy. There are rare times when he's mad (like the story I'm telling y'all) When he was a little boy, his mother taught him how to read. Her teachings were so advanced, he could easily ace an English test (try asking HIM to do your Language Arts homework!) One day while the little Jun scrolled through the library, he found something that appealed him. "The History of the Kikyo Birds and others: The Complete Edition." This book turned out to be his favorite book in the moon (can't say world, he's from another planet!)

Jun lived in a monarchy region. Where the king was the above the law and he could do whatever he wished. He had no wife or a son, but better yet, he was gentle, easy-going and rarely hot-tempered. According to the mythril mythology of Lumina, birds used to rule the land and brought wealth, prosperity, and happiness to those who catch them. The highest of them all were the Kikyo birds. Tall, sturdy, and shimmering with gold, these birds appear rarely in Lumina. The king was rumored to catch such a bird when he was a young lad. That's why he was proclaimed perhaps. Strangely enough, Jun hates the king.

Having full knowledge of his favorite book, Jun sets out to find as many birds he can get. Learning their movements and studying their habitats. But birds were also known for their fowl voice and their sense of escape. And capturing them was no easy task (you think?) People were so annoyed by the many bird calls that Jun was taken away and sent to the king for so many times. He hated this "no bird chasing" law so much that he decided to change his name to "Petro" so nobody could know who "Petro" really was.

Some years after, Petro finally caught the ever beautiful Kikyo bird. He felt so proud of himself, but the bird wasn't happy. Apparently, this bird was one of a kind. The bird was actually a beautiful woman named Ohanami (which means "moon watching" in Japanese) that changed to a bird to protect herself from being found because her husband and her children died in a criminal scene. She was the primary target in her part of the planet because she possessed moon powers. So she was tired of running and gave all of her powers to Petro. She even gave him her staff and her armband that once used to cast magic, and still does. She was two-hundred years old when Petro caught her. (Kinda old for a beautiful woman, I'd say!)

Petro was finally 16 until he was caught again. But since he was still underage, many people resented to a death penalty, although the king highly considered it. They thought of a lesser punishment, to make him learn a lesson. So the people of Moolana decided to set him on exile to a different planet. A planet that nobody knows and never to he heard again. The closest planet happened to be some nowhere place called Earth. Everyone thought that Earth was everyone thought on Earth about Mars. (That means Moolana citizens think that Earth had aliens that lurked all over the place and oxygen was scarce . . . just like Mars.) Petro was hereby banned from Moolana forever. (Kinda broke his mama's heart too.) His mode of transportation was a huge slingshot. (Whoa!) And flew away from the place where he can never disturb again . . . When he arrived the so-called new planet, he met an astonishing sword warrior known by the name of Ryu. Petro was kind of surprised because he'd never thought a human would stay in such a planet. But to Petro, Earth was paradise. The reason? Birds galore! (Especially during the daytime.)

Petro, for some reason, has the ability to understand voices that comes from different creatures, and among the creatures is no other than Kirby. In fact, Petro is the ONLY person in the group that can understand what Kirby is saying (So if Kirby talks and speaks in English, its being said through the ears of Petro, and ONLY Petro. But if Kirby talks and says, "Poyo," its being said through the ears of other people. You're an exception, because you're reading the story!)

3rd Character: Rena Merlania

Age: 15

Born: December 25, 1988, Merlania Anarchy

Weapon: None

Hair color: Blonde (No, she's not literally stupid)

Eye color: Changes according to mood (Red is angry, blue is sad, etc.)

Likes: Cute things

Dislikes: Death

Important factors: World peace (Miss Congeniality!)

Appearance: She has two, long bangs on her left side of her head and three longer ones at her right. She has a purple diamond attached to her forehead that was planted after her birth. It signifies that she was born at the day of our Christ. She has long, stylish ponytails at the back of her hair and it goes all the way down to her chest. A choker is worn on her neck. She wears a red drape that covers her chest while she wears nothing on her shoulders. Her skirt is so short that Petro has a problem of looking under. She wears bronze, heavy, but dense bracelets to cast her curing magic. Her legs are beautifully shown as a result of her short skirt. Her shoes are well suited for travel.

Background: Rena, beautiful and pretty as she is, was the princess in her hometown of Merlania. (What is it with RPG's and princesses? They're always the first girl you join! Well, not every girl.) She was born at the birth of Jesus Christ and was heavenly blessed with the wonders of God, healing magic. After she was born, her mother died, so Rena never had a great deal of thought on how she died or how she lived as a child, or even teach Rena how to be a woman. Her pearl on her forehead was placed after she was born (read the "Appearance" section) and bothered the baby Rena for many years, she has a diamond in her forehead, for Pete's sake!

Rena was placed under heavy security at all times. This bore Rena as she grew as she never had friends to accompany her all the time. (Seems that she and Ryu have something in common. *wink wink) She spends most of her time dancing, singing, and playing croquet during her 15-year death- bore. She needed to get out and explore the land, experience the experiences people had, feel the wind breeze through her body for once. Great ambition she had, but her father, who was extremely vain after his wife died, said that he doesn't want to lose her the way he lost her mother. Rena, therefore, despised her father for the rest of her life.

Occasionally, she sneaks out, disguising herself as a homeless girl desperate for food. Like she would ever! For the first time of her life, she realized what life was like outside the castle. People were in great poverty. Little stores were set up and crumple every day of the week. Elderly people and children were dying. Rena then finally showed off her powers for the first time and people called her a saint for she was blessed the day Jesus was born. This stopped when the guards found her whereabouts and took her away, because they thought a kid was going to stab her with a knife while supposedly, he was actually trying to cut a piece of fruit that she gave to him. Rena's punishment was long and painful. Back to royal life . . . again.

For some reason, Rena liked living in poverty like the people outside the castle walls. They liked her, they respected her, they gave her food, although they were filthy anyways. She need to go back, she belonged to the people! Security began to get tighter after she got caught and that made her mad. She was most graceful when Ryu and Petro came to save the day. They were actually trying to request permission to get out! Rena tagged along after being infatuated at the glance of Ryu. Strong, cute, adventurous. (Damn! Why can't I be like that!?) (That's just because you're a slob!) (Shut up, Kirby!) But there was a problem, she wore an elegant dress and the only decent clothing were the rags that she wore and a tailor-made suit that she secretly made. (See "Appearance") On forward, away from Merlania, she was going away from home forever.

RW: Wow, it took THAT long to describe these characters!?

Kirby: Serves u right.

RW: ?

Kirby: You knew u should have done it earlier.

RW: ...

Kirby: You're pathetic! Why can't u be responsible, like a hero . . . like me?

RW: Puffball, your THIS close from a knify death! (Black Mage's address to Fighter, www.nuklearpower.com, see the comic, its hilarious!)

Kirby: !

RW: Must . . . kill..

Kirby: POYO! Gotta run away!

RW: Die, balloon, die!

Kirby: AHHHHH!!!!!

RW: Get back here!

Kirby: (raspberry) I don't think so!

RW: Urge to kill . . . rising . . . (Homer Simpson)

(That concludes the interlude, you must have wasted 10 minutes reading all of this stuff! If you're critizing me because I panicked and didn't know what to do, I suggest you stop reading this and go to the next chapter!

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Why are you still here? Go away!

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HEY! I'm warning you!

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You . . . just don't go away . . . DUN YA!?

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There's this button that says, "Back" pressit!

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....now?

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OKAY I GIVE UP! U win, here's your twenty-bucks, happy? Now go!)