Meeting the Big Boss (Semi Open, Boliko and Eric)

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The required check in... Something Ericnox was familiar with indeed. Sighing as he moved down the streets and towards the building he was told to go to, he could feel the eyes of many upon him. It was odd, they didn't seem like the kind of people he was used to. Each one of them seemed to be sizing him up in one way or the other. Several times he heard the beeping of the devices many of them wore, scouters they had been called. It could measure and track a person and their power level.

It seemed like an interesting device, and from what all he understood, they could be picked up on the planet for a good cost. But for now, he was trying to focus on simply getting around. He was a stranger here, self imposed exile of his own world until he got strong enough to change the tides of war. Within his heart, he knew he had to fight to survive, to get stronger, and these people seemed to have that key. At least a few of them showed honor on top of it.

But for now, his only goal was to find the commander of the Saiyans, this man named Boliko, who leads this powerful race and controls all new admissions. He continued down the street, humming to himself to keep himself mostly distracted while he walked to the location he was pointed.

When he arrived, he spoke to the person at the front, requesting an audience with him so he could be either accepted or denied as the recruiter had warned him. If he was turned away, he would find a way to leave the world and simply pick up some place else.

[brandon007]

Ericnox would soon be joined by not one, but by two Saiyan guards who werent with Boli, but were seemingly dragging someone else behind them. Obviously, this character was a mess, and his identity was a secret until one of the guards spoke his name, "We got a wannabe deserter trying to flee Vegeta. Brandon here, Got into a fight with the General at a Bar. See to it that Boli brands him." as they turned, and left Brandon with Ericnox on the floor.

Son he groaned, and sat up, hugging his arm, which was at a strange angle, meaning that it was broke at some place near the wrist. "Ouch... I wasnt deserting! Cant a guy get a drink around here? Yeesh..." He said, as he shook his head, and looked up. Seeing Ericnox, He smiled softly and said "Hey there, here to see the king?"

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The Saiyan guards left the man at his side and he looks over at him, seeing the broken arm near his wrist and nodding some when they left him on the floor. He looks at him for a long moment before kneeling to look closer.

"I don't know where to find anything to drink here besides the mess hall. Hold still, this is going to hurt." He says, holding his arm and feeling the bones. After a second, Eric pulls the bones and shifts them back into place, probably with a loud and painful crack.

"Yes, I'm here to see the king. I faught a General's kid and told me to meet him."

[brandon007]

Brandon yelped in pain when his arm was forced back into a natural position. The pain shot right up his arm, and almost forced him to make a blood curling shriek like he did back at the bar.

"Ha ya, I knew I recognized your face. You were in the tourney to werent ya? I was in it as well, but I lost on the first round. To that Super Namek Basna." He said, with half a laugh. He took his bad arm back, and held it with his other hand. "A Good sleep in a black box, and Ill be right as rain... Thank ya." He said, as he slowly climbed up onto his feet. "Im Brandon... Prince of the Darkling Empire. And you?"

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"I was. I lost to him as well. I'm glad I'm able to heal very quickly. I've got to come up with something to help with my weaknesses." He says, looking at the man after he pulled his arm away, shaking his hand a moment.

"Ericnox, self exiled warrior of my home world. A pleasure to meet you." He says, nodding as he pulls away his hand. His armor was fresh, not the ones that had been broken apart by the ki attacks from Bansa in the semi-final rounds. A smile formed on his lips. "So, you have to see the king as well, why for if I can really ask?"

[brandon007]

"Your Lucky... The Rejuvenation chambers here dont seem to work on me very well. After my fight with Basna, I was put into the Medical lab to get healed, I got out ,and I was only half healed." He said, as he found a chair to sit on as he waited for Boli.

"Only reason I am here, cause I got into a fight with the General when he tried to put a new tattoo on me. Drunk bastard I tell ya. But the funny thing is, Tattoos like the one he wanted to give me, seemingly vanish when I sleep in a Dark room."He added in, looking back and forth, wondering when someone he vaguely knew would show up. He knew that people from the tourney might show up around here sooner or later.

[Gray Callahan]

The saiyan king is bored. He leans across the desk, head in his hands. Usually this was one of the lower-down's duties, but occasionally he had to pop his own head in. Unfortunately, by this stage, most-to-all Saiyans played some role in the saiyan army, whether as a warrior or as some form of support. This meant that the recruitment desk was very, very dull... the first year had been great, a busy flow, but now all the SSE recruitment desk based in Saru got were those just old enough to start fighting, and off-worlders or mercenaries, seeking glory. All were taken in...

Provided they were willing to be branded.

After that, power levels were denoted and the warriors were given formal access to the training facilities on Vegeta. They would also be given lodgings, about four people per room. They could use their own homes if they had one located on Vegeta, otherwise they could use the accomadation provided, which was comfortable if not private. Saiyans were not generally private people.

Boliko yawns, before raising his head. Two voices were drawing nearer. He pats down his armour and offers up a hardened smile. The saiyan king, while sitting, was still very imposing - as if raw energy radiated from every inch of his flesh.

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"You mean this tattoo?" He asks, showing the tattoo he had on his upper arm, looking at him for a moment. "Well, if you body regects the ink, perhaps they can figure something out. Aren't all soldiers of the SSE required to have this mark in one form or another?"

The sudden feeling of the Saiyan King's power made Ericnox stop and look towards the area the King would be. "By the East Winds... No wonder this person is the king of the Saiyans... This is going to be interesting. Are you ready Brandon?"

This power was monsterous, pure and simple. Eric had not seen or felt anyone like this in his entire life, he was considered to be a gifted fighter on his world, but here, it seemed he lagged behind, and this King was like the ones of his ancient history.

[brandon007]

Brandon gave Ericnox a odd look when he asked Brandon if he was ready to meet the king. "You seem to forget how I arrived here. i dont have much of a choice." He said as he got up, and started to make his way towards the king. True, he was scared to meet the king, and little did he knew, that the very king he was about to see was also After Ammy's heart.

When Ericnox and Brandon approached the King's chamber, A Guard opened the nearby door, and announced the two of them. "Lord Koregutsu! I pray I am not interrupting you. Two participants of the tournament. Ericnox, and Brandon Potter, are here to see you. Ericnox came here willingly, however Brandon was arrested for fighting with General Hiruen in a Bar... Apparently, He refused to be branded by the General." the guard said, as Brandon and Ericnox finally came face to face with the Saiyan King.

[Gray Callahan]

The saiyan king raises an eyebrow as the guard escorted the two warriors on. Ericnox was the more physically impressive of the two warriors, in part due to the wings. Brandon appeared more... subdued, in appearance, although their did to be something peculiar about the being. He was a human, it seemed, and yet a subtlety about his energy signature suggested a vague difference. It was probably coincidental. Boliko had no idea that the human was at all alien, or that he had links to people from Boliko's past and future.

The warrior lord gives nothing away in his expression as his gaze wanders from between the two warriors. In truth, he was surprised that Brandon was still alive. Rensou must have just been toying around with the Darkling.

"Hmm. I do not tolerate insubordination to superiors. If General Hiruen meant to place our mark on you, you should have permitted him." The saiyan king growls to the Darkling prince, no trace of the amusement he was feeling in his voice or face.

He shakes his head. "Anyway. I require you to both state your full names, species names, titles or ranks held. Once you have done that, you must pledge service to the Saiyan Solar Empire and to myself, a bond that will be strengthened by the mark of our noble faction. This mark will be applied almost painlessly, to a body part of choice. An arm is preferable."

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The king was somewhat a relaxed looking man, though Ericnox knew full well that if this man really wanted to lay the hurt upon someone, he could in a heart beat. He remember the quick and almost painless tattoo he got fairly recently from the recruiter, perhaps this was going to be the same thing.

"My name is Ericnox, my race is Neldrian, I was of the Warrior Class back upon my home world of Nelaris. I was formerly a commander of the Island White Defensive Forces after the death of my Father." Ericnox spoke in a confident voice, attempting to keep his painful emotions buried for the time being. Now was no time for his soon to be commander to see his weakness.

Eric kept his answer short and to the point, waiting for Brandon to say what he would before they carried on. The Saiyan Solar Empire had what he needed at this point in time, and with the brand, he wasn't going to betray them at all.

[brandon007]

"If he wast intoxicated, I wouldnt have a problem with him." He said as he gave off a sigh. working for the SSE was not gonna be a fun thing for Brandon, but joning the winning team was what Brandon wanted to do.

When he was asked for his information, he said "Brandon Potter. I am a Darkling. Heir to the throne of Emppyrean. Prince of the Darkling Empire." proudly, as if trying to make a solid statement. He wasnt quite in the mood to chit chat, but if Boli needed to discuss anything with him, he would oblige if he had to.

[Gray Callahan]

The saiyan king nods, scribbling down the details of Ericnox without a second glance. Already he could see that the winged warrior would make a great addition to the Empire, as a warrior and a citizen.

Brandon, however... the kid was already getting on Boliko's nerves. He seemed to be whining... whining... whining. And his background! Was he kidding? I hate dark people. Empyrrean? Darkling Empire? Boliko, nor any of the Saiyan Solar Empire resources, had EVER heard of a Darkling before, and this being was almost definitely human in composition.

The saiyan king feels decidedly peeved with the 'prince'. "Listen, kid, I don't think this is the right place for you. Head back to Earth, where they might take your stories of being a 'Darkink' prince more seriously. This is the recruitment office for an intergalactic empire, not a movie." He growls, eyes dead-set.

Was Boliko's rejection of Brandon final?

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The youth was being kicked out already? That didn't take long it seemed, but Ericnox had seen him in action at the arena, and his abilities had been rather... Unique, even by his standards, bordering on Magic in his eyes.

"My King, while I know it is improper for someone to speak out of turn, I have seen this boy in combat. His abilities are odd but I could see him as an asset in various fields. I do not know your plans for me, but if you place him under myself, I will take charge of his actions."

Ericnox knew this was a gambit, he was putting himself on the line for a roll of the dice with this... Darkling, and he had no idea what an Earth was, but sounded like some place annoying. The powers this man displayed at the arena had been odd, but it was worth the risk in Ericnox's eyes. Why waste a resource that could prove to be powerful because they are a smart ass after all?

He relaxed in a more at ease position, waiting to either be screamed at, dismissed, or perhaps even blasted away if it came to it. This Darkling had better prove to be worth the risk.

[brandon007]

Brandon listened to the winged warrior, and Boli. What was going on was much to his disliking. He felt a tingle at the back of his mind as he felt angry, and upset. Two major triggers that set off Brandon's Alter Ego, and caused it to take control.

His eyes changed from Black, to a glowing crimson red as he said "While I thank Ericnox for his kind words, asking you to give myself a chance, but I will say this... I will only take orders from you. And only you. The reason why I wanted to join this excuse for an Empire, was to protect a certain princess from harm! And if you are just an 'intergalactic' Empire, Maybe you should expand to include more then a single Dimension. Maybe then you will of heard of my race, and maybe even you would learn to fear them. I came to Vegeta with good intentions, but all I have met here is violence, and hostility. Pardon me, but maybe this is the reason why 'we' dont visit. You Saiyans lack understanding!"