Left Behind

[Reno]

The old Shinra headquarters stood eerily above the rest of the buildings of Midgar. Old and cracked. No signs of use since the Meteor incident that happened five years ago. A man with red hair was peering up at it with an interesting looking metallic rod slung over his right shoulder. A navy blue suit indicated that this was one of the Turks that worked for Shinra. Reno of the Turks shook his head before turning to look at the bustling streets of Midgar.

Reno wondered what happened to the other Turks. He lost track of Tseng, Elena, and Rude. He knew he was going to get yelled at for sure this time. Reno just HAD to look the other way and went the wrong way. "...Tseng's going to chew my head off!" he muttered to himself. He scanned the people bustling by wondering if any looked familiar. Maybe any of his fellow Turks. He sighed when he saw no one. 'Maybe I should secretly put a tracker on Rude when he's not looking?' he thought. However, he needed to find Rude in order to even attempt this idea.

"Jeez! Where the heck did they go this time?!" he exclaimed. Seeing there was no use just standing around, Reno headed into the bustling crowd of people. Glancing from left to right for any sign of his fellow Turks members. If he was lucky he could sneak back amongst them without Tseng knowing about Reno's absence. However, he'd have to be quick about it because Elena, with a mouth like hers, would be the one to blab it out that Reno had been gone.

Reno mentally sighed as he went further into Midgar in search of the rest of the Turks. This was getting ridiculous. One minute they were there and the next thing Reno knew they were gone. "Whatever!" he said to himself. Reno paused as his eyes fell on a bar. 'Well, since I'm not doing anything special might as well!' he thought as he headed over to it. Unaware if someone was watching him or not. His red slash tattoos on each cheekbone making it appear as though the goggles he wore on his head had left a rather deep indent on his face.

The bar was a tad darker than it was outside. Green lamps hung low over each separate table. A group of people were huddled in a small group around one of these tables. Playing Poker most likely. Reno took no notice of anyone as he approached the bartender. He put one hand into his pockets and fished out a few gil as he placed it before him on the table. "One please!" he said to the bartender. "And the good stuff!" Reno turned to look around as he sat himself at one table. Tapping his fingers on the hard wooden counter. Patiently waiting for the bartender to hand him his drink.

A lot of shady looking characters were here but none were presenting him any threats. They'd be foolish if they had. Reno wasn't a Turks member for nothing after all. None really caught his interest so he turned back to where the bartender was. Currently filling his glass. 'Man, this bartender is slow!' he thought as he leaned on the counter with his hand holding up his chin. He pondered as to how he ended up getting left behind.

[bladedwind]

Infero, sitting next to the man, eyed him warily. His sword was still at his side, as he refused to be anywhere without it. Of all the strange people he had seen, this one seemed the strangest....and the strongest. He could tell that Reno was no normal man.

[Reno]

Reno looked up at the television that the bar usually had on. Nothing interesting was going on. He wasn't aware that the guy sitting next to him was eyeing him. Not yet, anyways. Reno sat straight up once he was handed his drink finally. He took a swig of it before getting this nagging feeling like someone were watching him. He carefully set the drink down as he side glanced to the people sitting nearest of him. Not showing any indication that he suspected he was being watched.

His blue eyes caught sight of the man sitting next to him looking at him. Warily it appeared. Not that Reno cared. He wasn't the one to start things unless he were either drunk out of his mind or if given orders by Tseng or Rufus Shinra. He noticed the other had a sword strapped to his side. Swords were common around here so this didn't affect Reno in the slightest. Besides, he had his metallic rod nearby so there really wasn't anything to worry about.

However, this guy's eyeing him did amuse him to say the least. He didn't know why but this guy seemed to catch Reno's attention. After picking up his glass a second time, Reno then looked right over to him and said "Something wrong?" His eyes now on the guy next to him. Watching him closely. This guy seemed different to Reno. Maybe this wasn't the usual locals around here. A traveler maybe? Reno didn't know.

His face showing no indication of what he was thinking as he held a slight smirk on his face. Trying to appear friendly as he then peered about towards the other people in here. He didn't know why but he never saw this guy in here when he came in and sat down. Maybe he hadn't properly surveyed the bar and must've missed him. Besides, Midgar was always abundant with travelers. He brought his gaze back to the guy next to him.

[bladedwind]

"...You could say that. Forgive me for staring, but I find it rather strange here. I come from a faraway place, and we don't use electric rods. That, and you seem to be a strong fighter. You are....a Turk if I'm not mistaken? They were in here looking for a red-head dressed like them. The long haired one with a scar seemed upset."

[Reno]

Reno kept his eyes on this guy as he heard what he was saying. He raised an eyebrow upon hearing the other wasn't from around here. "Not from around here, eh? Well, whomever you are it's nice to meet you. The name's Reno by the way." He took another sip of his drink and had set it down. However, he froze when he heard the mention of the other Turks looking for him.

Reno's eyes widened when he heard of one with long hair and a scar looking pretty angry. "Aw, man! Tseng's pissed!" he muttered to himself. He was in for it now. Reno then looked over at the guy next to him before laughing slightly. "Yeah, I'm a Turk. Did you happen to catch where they were going by any chance?" he questioned. Reno'd better find them soon or Tseng would never let him hear the end of it. Especially Elena whom was Tseng's girlfan.

"He then noticed that the other didn't seem so bad of a fighter himself just by looking at him. There was definitely more to this guy than he let off. "So...what's your name? I see you wield a sword. We get a lot of those around here!" he said conversationally. Reno usually being the gossipy type when he wanted to be. He knew he was in for it with the other Turks....mainly Tseng but he didn't let this bother him. Reno was always getting into trouble for something one way or another.

He was sure that the others would eventually find him anyways. It's not like there were any other red heads like himself running around.

[bladedwind]

"Not really. They thanked the bartender and left, not saying where they were headed. Allow my to introduce myself. My name is Infero, a Red Mage. I am indeed an adept sword fighter, but my main combat weapon is the powers of Black and White magic at my command."

[Reno]

Reno had thought for a moment that he'd be able to relocate where the other Turks members were and would be able to find them. This idea was diminished upon hearing what Infero said. Oh well, he'd have to look harder. However, knowing Tseng they shouldn't have gone to far without him. Even though Reno caused a few problems for the rest they still stuck together no matter what.

Tseng, though upset from what Infero said, would most likely be worried as well. Reno listened to what this guy was saying. The things he mentioned, Reno found to be odd. He never heard of a Mage before. Looking back to Infero, his interest heightened upon hearing the other used black and white magic. Reno knew of magic but not like this one described it. In order to use magic here one had to have Materia.

He smiled before saying "A Red Mage, you say? Hmm...never heard of a Mage before." He then lifted his glass again to take another sip. The drink slowly draining with each sip he took. Hopefully, Reno wouldn't end up overdoing it with the drinks here. He still had to find the other Turks and being drunk wasn't going to help his situation. It'd only make it a huger problem. "What kind of Materia do you use, Infero?" he asked curiously.

Reno didn't know if Infero would know what he was talking about or not.

[bladedwind]

"Materia? What is Materia? I've never heard of it. From what you have asked, however, I assume it is a sort of item that allows the casting of magic. I do not use this item. I cast my own magic, just like every other mage. However, learning the advanced spells can be difficult."

[Reno]

Reno looked at Infero with a confused expression upon his face. Most magic wielders used Materia and thus he was taken aback when Infero mentioned that he didn't know what Materia was. However, Infero did say he was from a far away place. Maybe further than the current lands. He was astonished to hear that Infero used his own magic and not the Materia.

'Well, guess that explains what a Mage is!' he thought before once again setting his glass on the counter. He was going to have to deal with a full hour of being yelled at by Tseng later on. As long as Reno dulled himself a bit with this drink he'd be able to get through alright. Tseng sometimes annoyed him to say the least though the Turks leader had every right to be.

"Wow, sounds harder than simply using Materia magic from what you're saying." It was the turth. Materia used magic making the casting easy as pie for the user. However, there were times it could be prevented like using reflect magic for instance. Another question popped into his head. "Infero...just wanting to know and not being rude or anything....but where exactly do you come from?" he asked curiously. The glass still in his hands though it was on the counter.

[bladedwind]

"Where am I from? I was born on the Gaia Continent in the Kingdom of Corneria, or so I think. I was abandoned as a baby and raised by a Mage. That person also trained me."

Infero took a sip of drink, staring at the contents in his cup as if thry held the secrets of the universe.

"I've encountered strange portals along my journeys which take me new places. Just recently, I have learned how to make these portals and travel myself, but I am unsure of the destination half the time. It also exhausts much of my energies."

[Reno]

Reno was rather confused upon hearing about such portals Infero claimed to be traveling in. Reno had never heard of such portals. Not yet anyways. The place Infero came from was rather confusing for Reno had never heard of such a place. Knowing Reno, having traveled from place to place with his fellow Turks members, there wasn't anywhere here called by that name.

"Hmm....I've never heard of such a place....never." He pondered as to what this all meant. Reno was taken aback by all this. He took another gulp from his drink before pondering about such portals. Looking over at Infero, Reno said "So....these portals take you to new places?....Hmmm..." Reno was wondering if the other Turks knew about this. Maybe Rufus would have them investigate if he ever noticed these said portals.

The Turks had taken on a new way of going about things. Shinra was responsible for the original crisis of the planet and now Rufus Shinra believed that it was their duty to help keep it safe to attone for their deeds in the past. "Well, Infero....those portals must've taken you far from home because I've NEVER heard of Corneria." He then thought about it. This WAS Gaia but there wasn't any Corneria.

[bladedwind]

"I see. Well, this is rather strange, for I know this place to be Gaia from the natives. Mayhaps....this is another world?"

[Reno]

Reno had a rather confused expression upon his face. It took him a split second to get it back together. "Well, this IS Gaia but there's no Corneria that exists." Maybe Infero WAS from a separate world like this. A parallel time thing? He didn't know but knew one thing. There wasn't any Corneria from what he recalled.

Having traveled many a time, Reno eventually learned each name of the towns and places he had visited. None by the name of Corneria. However, this most likely had to do with the portals that Infero mentioned. If that was the case then there'd most likely be another Sephiroth running around. A different Sephiroth like being most likely.

Shinra couldn't afford to have another Sephiroth appear. The one they knew had caused to much damage already. Learning this bit of news, maybe Reno should report to Tseng about all this? About the portals and suspicions of another evil being like Sephiroth.

[Kail Lancaster]

A young teen walked in from the outside as it was raining. He walked up to the bar. "Can I get a Pepsi please" the young teen asks in a soft tone. An outsider could not tell what gender this teen was.

[Reno]

Reno wondered when exactly the others would find him anyways. Sometimes he'd lose them for more than several hours. His mind kept going through what was said about portals and thus ended up looking to another person that appeared nearby. This one was a tad different as well. Reno didn't know if it were a girl or a guy by the sound of their voice.

This wasn't the average local of Midgar either. Not that Reno cared where someone came from. As long as they weren't trying to destroy the planet or whatever. His blue eyes returned to his drink. It was nearly finished. He was beginning to contemplate whether to purchase another one or just merely finish his current one and be off.

He knew that if he expected to find the others he'd have to get a move on it. Reno estimated that Tseng's shouting at him would be an hour or more due to his long absence from the rest of the Turks. Reno watched the bartender retrieve a Pepsi for the person near himself and Infero. Reno seemingly was turning his glass about on the table as he thought about how old this person was. They had to be around the age of a teenager no doubt. A guy or a gal? Reno took his eyes off the new arrival before he mulled in his mind as to where he'd most likely find Tseng, Rude, and Elena. He had a more likely chance of finding Rude than the other two. The red head looked to be deep in thought for the time being.

[bladedwind]

"I presume that you are the people who uphold this world's law and order, yes? Well, it may be worth looking into these portal incidents."

Infero payed for his drink, and stood to depart, adjusting his wild hat.

"I have a feeling we will meet again. Until then, I wish you good tidings."

Infero then walked out of the bar, his robes trailing behind.

[Kail Lancaster]

A random drunk walked up to the young man " Hey there HIC young thang HIC You whan HIC come back to my place Darling HIC" the Drunk said.

The young teen looks at the Drunk "look just leave me alone " said the teen as he continues to drink his soda.

"Look you ...." the drunk grabs the teens arm. "I'm a guy you idiot" the teen growls.

The Drunk continues haras the teen " Ok thats is take this" the young man raises his arm that is not in the drunks grip , A glowing red mark apears on the young mans head "Mars Wildfire Blaze" a fire ball blasts the Drunk out the door. "He looks over to his right and sees a guy dressed in some type of blue suit gogles with red hair, "So whats your name" he asks the guy.

[Reno]

Reno looked over to Infero upon hearing that he should look into these portals showing up. He was definitely going to. That was for sure. He didn't want another Sephiroth threatening everyone's existence...especially the planet's. Reno thought about it for a second as he came to the conclusion that the others most likely would've known by now. If that were the case then there was no need. However, if they didn't then Reno could most likely report this situation to them. He smiled before saying "See ya around, Infero!" Infero's assumptions were true. The Turks did sort of provide as the current people that upheld the law and order around here.

That'd most likely erase Tseng's anger for a bit. Reno was beginning to thrum his fingers on the wooden counter before his attention was immediately siezed by what was going on nearby. The person whom entered earlier was being harassed by a drunk. Luckily, this time it wasn't Reno knowing how he was when drunk. He raised an eyebrow as the two made quite a commotion. However, the next thing that really got everybody else's attention was the sudden explosion and the drunk being sent flying through the air.

Reno's motuh gaped open as his eyes followed the guy shooting through the air. His drink forgotten in the midst of all this. He heard someone speaking to him and immediately shut his mouth though his eyes were still a tad wide. His eyes fell upon the teenager whom, from what he heard, was a boy. "Ugh....the name's Reno!" he replied. Taken aback by that little scene. Everyone's eyes were on this person but then their interest soon faded as the usual societal rule around here for the bar was that no one saw, heard, or said nothing.

[Kail Lancaster]

" Nice to meet you Reno my name is Kail" said the teen. "I was wondering if you could tell me where I can find some work here in this world" Kail asks as he finshed his soda.

[Reno]

Reno's expression immediately returned back to normal. It was an odd question to say the least. Not everyone simply walked up and asked where to find a job. Maybe it was because of the suit he wore? Oh well, no harm done really. Reno simply smiled like he always did "Nice to meet you too, Kail."

There were all sorts of jobs in Midgar one just needed to know where to look and what they wanted. However, not many came easy either. Reno didn't just become a Turk because he wanted it. He had to earn it as well before finally achieving his goal. However, Reno'd help this kid out. Well not a true kid but compared to Reno due to the other's age he was a kid to Reno. He began to thrum his fingers on the counter subconsciously as he thought for a minute as to the kind of jobs that Kail could obtain.

"Exactly, what kind of work are you looking for, Kail?" questioned Reno. He didn't mind helping people out once in awhile. "I know you wouldn't want a job in a place like this!" he said as an after thought as he waved his hand about indicating this very bar. 'Or being taken advantage of!' he thought. Reno knew how some employers took advantage of their employees.

[Kail Lancaster]

"Well as you can see my skills are a bit difrent then most people" Kail said.
"Like you Reno,you seam a lot more powerfull then most people here in this dump" Kail points around him. "You got any ideas" he asks Reno.

[Reno]

Reno raised an eyebrow upon hearing what Kail said about him. Obviously, this teenager knew when others of strong powers like himself were around. Well, no more hiding it! Reno then nodded knowingly before replying "Well, there are places that you can go to become whatever it is that you wish....like a Shinra soldier, mercenary where you're a soldier for higher and payed to whatever amount it is that you want to go in and do whatever it is that your employer wishes."

He continued thinking for a moment before saying "Your powers would definitely be recognized in there.....and if you're even luckier you can end up as a general, captain, or Turk....whatever floats your boat!" Reno glanced at the men that had looked over their shoulders to peer at them. Reno made eye contact with each and every single one of them before saying "Got a problem?!" The guys shifted their gazes and made sure to not look back over at the two. "That's what I thought!" he said before returning his attention back to Kail.

The Turks got a lot of respect around here amongst the usual cityfolk and throughout the lands. However, there were reasons why the Tiurks gained such respect. Some of their jobs required kidnapping and dirty work aside from the usual upholding the law and order of this place. "Anyways, if you're good enough there'd be an open spot for you. Let me tell you this though, it's not easy but I know you don't need me telling you this. I can see you're a bright guy!" Reno said with a smirk on his face. He knew Kail was smart enough to know that though he had to say it just as a heads up if Kail wished to choose that path.

[Kail Lancaster]

"Thanks, wait a minute a woman named Tifa told me about you guys over at the 7th Heaven bar, well I might do that and join your organsation call the Truks, or that lady Tifa said I could help her and some guy named Cloud in some type of delivery company" said Kail . "Do you guys do job interviwes" he joked.

[Reno]

Reno blinked and then nodded knowingly. "Yeah, we know them alright!" he replied. He then stopped thrumming his fingers on the counter for the sound was beginning to annoy him. Funny how that works. He then chuckled upon hearing Kail's question. Job interviews?! Of course the Turks did job interviews but they weren't exactly what regular job interviews were.

The other Turks members would test the teenager's abilities and then would decided if they were worthy or not. That was how things went. "Well, if you're looking for a job interview you might wanna come with me to see Tseng, if you want to become a Turk that is!....But....they WILL test you....maybe even to your limits."

[Kail Lancaster]

" Alright take me to your Leader" asks Kail

[Reno]

Reno shrugged as he picked up his drink and finished it all in one last swig. With that done, he set the glass back on the counter then nodded to the bartender before getting to his feet. Reno picked up his metallic rod and held it extended as he let it rest on his left shoulder. Reno noticed the wary looks from the people within the bar and merely smiled to himself before turning back to Kail.

"You ready?!" he said as he glanced towards the door of the bar leading out. It was going to take some time before he found the other Turks but not tto long considering the fact that Infero had mentioned they were looking for him. Due to his red hair, Reno'd be sighted in an instant by his fellow team members and thus Kail would have his 'job interview'. Maybe this teenager just had what it takes to become a Turk.

[Kail Lancaster]

"Alright" says Kail.

[Reno]

(OOC:Okay, since the other Turks aren't on this site lol! Is it alright that we fast forward to the part where either you become a Turk or not? XD! We can't powerplay the characters here after all and thus maybe it's best to say either you're now a Turk or your not!)

Reno gave a half grin as he then turned and left the bar.

[Kail Lancaster]

OCC- I see well then, my answer is no for now until we get a team or group topic, Most of the rulings are not done for weapons and armor and other such things I guess after that I will give a Definite answer for you I guess. ;DV

[Reno]

(OOC: Alright then I guess this concludes this thread then lol!)