The World Built in the Sky (pandamonium & JohnlockForLife)

[JohnlockForLife]

 

Name: Salem Clerid

Age: 19

Height: 5'3

*Salem is a captain of a group of Sky Pirates, called the Falling Clouds. Salem has a Napoleon Complex, and has no problems with literally killing someone if they call him short.

 

 

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The wind blew through Salem's red hair, his eyes thankfully protected by his goggles. as he flew through the sky in his stolen Seagull. When he was getting closer to land, he reached besides him to grab seemingly glass mask, but it was instead the same metal that held up Ternuk, which is called Victrusu. It was possibly the most powerful metal in the world, if the oxygen didn't even melt that away.

After a few seconds, the pirate arrived on land, a playful smirk painted on his lips. Things have been slow lately - no ships to steal from, no bounty hunters to kill. So, Salem decided to take this off time to do the thing he loved to do the most - exploring the Rock. It was so interesting to the male to see what humanity lived on for so many years! No one would ever guess it about the pirate, but he had a love for history that surpassed even pirating.

"I'll be back my love," Salem said, caressing his Seagull before he began to wonder around the Rock.

[pandamonium]

 

Name: unknown

Age: 24

Height:5'8"

He comes from the underground group of cannibals. Known for being a 'weakling' compared to his peers. He has no name, because he's considered below the rest and will be eventually eaten by the rest of the cannibals.

 

 

His 'butchering day' was drawing near. Once he turned twenty-five, he'll be ready to be killed and served to his people. The shortage of people has caused a famine to spread across their society, but they clung to their traditions. He had decided to runaway, once everyone has gone to sleep. He had heard tales of the surface. Of it's dangers and ugliness. The only ones who ever went to the surface were water-bringers and hunters. He has noticed them wearing strange suits and return with bodies of unsuspecting people they had attacked and killed.

 

Once the hour of sleep arrived, he quietly gathered provisions and stole a suit from a hunter. He'd rather die on the surface, then have his body consumed.

 

He spent hours travelling the tunnels towards the surface. Fear and excitement swirling in the pit of his stomach. He finally arrived to the surface. His senses were barraged by light and sounds he's never heard before. He felt himself grow fearful of his surroundings.

[JohnlockForLife]

As Salem walked the Rock, he whistled an upbeat tune. Off the corner of his eye, he saw a few hunters eyeing another man in the distance. The scene made the pirate stop in his tracks, and face the scene with great interest. He had stopped whistling, and instead smirked.

 

A few hunters has spotted a man walking the Rock, who liked a tad bit fearful. It was rather he was new, or that he was one of the cannibals; either way, the hunters had an itch to kill something. Evanithan, who happened to be the head of that particular group of Hunters, grabbed his shotgun, loading it with a few bullets. "Surround him," Evanithan ordered. Immediately, the hunters had grabbed their guns, walking up to the cannibal.

 

The group of hunters surrounded the Cannibal like a pack of coyotes, cocking their guns. Evanithan, who pushed his way through his men, faced the cannibal, pointing it towards the man. "You really should have watched yourself." Evanithan said, his finger on the trigger, ready to shoot at any moment.

 

 

 

Seeing the poor man getting surrounded was Salem's que. He wasn't huge on saving lives, but he was in need for some action - besides, Salem despised Evanithan.

[pandamonium]

He was taken by surprise by a group of men. They didn't look like his fellow cannibals. Their skin was tan and pink, unlike his gray flesh. He was in his own world, when he was snapped by the sound of a gun cocking. He whimpered as they surrounded him, closing in on him. He felt like a trapped animal. The way they looked at him, terrified him. He stood trembling slightly. Looking around him, trying to find an escape. His chance of escape was very slim. He began to breathe heavily, fear consuming his body. He needed to escape, immediately. His animal instinct kicked in and he jumped on the man with the gun. He quickly got up and tried to make a run for it. As he tried to run, he felt someone grab his ankle and drag him. He clawed at the ground, trying to get away. His eyes filled with tears, fear clouding his sense of rationality. One of the other men tried to push him onto the ground with his body. He began to thrash like a wild boar. He felt for anything he could use for a weapon. He felt a large stone and quickly grabbed it. Hitting the man's face.

[JohnlockForLife]

Salem grinned, shooting a man in the gut when he tried to attack the man. "Now come on you dirty Hunters, you're like a pack of wild coyotes." Salem's yellow eyes flashed to the cannibal, a cocky smile spread across his lips.

Evanithan clenched his teeth, dislike exploding in his grey eyes. "Salem," the man growled, moving his aim from the cannibal, to the pirate instead.

"A pleasure to see you as always, Evanitini. Are these new men? Oh, they must be sense the rest got obliterated by yours truly!" Salem gave a deep bow, before shooting another hunter without a second thought. "If your men don't stop now, I might just have to do it again."

Evanithan cletched his fists, his jaw tightening before he rose his hand in the air, his men stopping immediately. "Let's go," Evanithan ordered, his back turning. "One day I'm going to kill you." The man threatened, as he walked away.

 

Salem rolled his eyes, "like it worked the million times you tried before," the pirate mumbled. He looked up at the cannibal. "Are you okay? It's really dangerous to venture around here without a weapon or anything." The Red head said, placing his gun in his hilt.

[pandamonium]

He stared wide eyed and astounded by the red-headed man with the brought yellow eyes. He's never seen anyone like him. He was so bright. He's never seen eyes like that. Gray, white, red and black are the only colors he's ever seen. This man was a a burst of energy and colors. He watched in amazement as the men left. He stood up and noticed...how short the man was. From where he laid he looked like a tall god, but at closer inspection...he was short and feminine in his opinion.

 

He shook his head, returning into reality. He nodded. He fell to the ground, bowing and showing a sign of inferiority.

"Thank you...and as a sign of thanks, how may I best serve you."

He liked up at the red-headed man. Awaiting orders.

[JohnlockForLife]

Salem cracked a smile, "serve me?" He repeated, "well, I'm flattered. I never expected to get a servant,and especially a cannibalistic one at that." Salem pat the cannibals back, "well, I've got a Seagull parked not too far from here, let's get to my ship eh?" The smaller male hated that he had to look up at the man, though he would never admit to his shortness. The pirate began to walk away, expecting the other to follow him. "So, what's your name?" The red head asked, looking back at him.

[pandamonium]

He felt a hang on his back, his body tensing at the touch. He stood and looked at his surroundings. Still on edge of having those men return. No sign of them. He sighed in relief. Following the red-headed man towards the location of his seagull. He stopped, he'd never been assigned a name.

"I have no name. My pack never assigned me a name."

[JohnlockForLife]

"You don't have a name?" Salem asked, looking back with an arched eyebrow, before looking forward. He walked up to the passenger seat in the Seagull, which was right behind the driver, and handed him goggles. "We'll have to give you one then, huh!" Salem said, his signature smirk planted on his lips. "When I say when, take your helmet off and put those on. There's a certain point on the sky, that you don't need those petty helmets." Salem jumped into the Seagull, before looking at the cannibal. "What names do you like?" He asked, while he asked the man to hop into the Seagull.

[pandamonium]

He shook his head. He was excited at the thought of a name. Finally, a sign that he was a human. Or what remained of a human. He grinned.

"I get to have a name?" He stood in contemplation. "I don't know what I'd name myself. I thought names were given to you by the leader of your pack once you've come of age and showed your worth."

 

He grabbed the goggles from the red-headed name. "What kind of name would you pick?"

He climbed onto the seagull. Growing nevis at the contraption.

"Do you have a name?"

[JohnlockForLife]

Salem smiled, "I'll call you Grey, until you decide what kind of name you want." The man said, looking behind him, "so, keep thinking. On my ship, you are your own man." Salem said, before focusimg ahead, and starting the Seagull. It vibrated and roared, sounding like a vicious animal. On the sides, wings shot out; the propellers on the front and back began to spin. As soon as Salem pressed on the gas, they took flying into the sky.

When the small things on the Rock began to look like nothing, Salem held up a thumb before taking off his mask, his red hair fluttering in the wind like a bird. He pulled his goggles up from his neck, onto his eyes. "Are you okay back there?" the smaller male yelled so Grey could here him.

[pandamonium]

"Gray..." He repeated the name given to him. He rather like it. He was overjoyed. He had a name. He grinned, bouncing a bit.

"Thank you! I like it!"

Freedom. This man has given him more than anyone else has. Freedom, a name, a purpose. He could die happy at the moment.

 

His thoughts were rudely interrupted when the contraption they sat in began to move and vibrate. The sounds it emitted were like that of a viscous creature. Fear consumed him again. He wanted to jump out, but they were no longer on the ground, rather they were moving up. He'd heard of the surface dwellers and the creatures that carried them to the heavens. He'd never imagine being on top of such a terrifying thing. He clung for dear life. He noticed the red-headed man give him the signal. With shaky hands he removed the helmet and was greeted by air crashing against him. It made it difficult to breathe and keep his eyes open. He grabbed the googles, hurriedly putting them on.

 

He turned his attention to the red-head and shook his head. He was not doing well. He clung onto the side of his seat. Whimpering and feeling like he was going to wet himself.

"I want to get off! I don't like it!"

Tears began to well up on the side of his eyes.

[JohnlockForLife]

Salem frowned for a mere second, and sped up to reach his ship. The Falling Clouds was a grey, blimp-like ship, that had a small hole for a Seagull to fly through. The red head made a short turn, feeling a bit guilty when he did so. It wasn't long until the Pirate flew into the hole, the Seagull coming to a stop, those roars dying into a silence. Salem hopped out, looking at Grey. "Are you feeling better?" Salem asked, looking a tad bit concerned. "I'm sorry it scared yoy so bad, but it really is the only way to get back to my ship." Salem said, as he slipped his goggled into his hair, which made parts of it to stick odd directions.

[pandamonium]

Gray sat paralyzed with fear on the seat of the seagull. After a few seconds of silence, he began to relax. With shaky legs he jumped off the seagull, falling to his knees when he felt solid ground. He turned his attention to the red head.

"H-how can you f-fly that cr-creature?! I thought I wa-was going to-to die!" He hyperventilated.

After his nerves settled, he stood up with shaky feet. Looking at his new surroundings. Enthralled at the sight presented to him.

[JohnlockForLife]

"A creature?" Salem chuckled, "my Seagull is not a creature it's a machine. Well, to be more specific, it's an aerial vehicle. It's a wonder to me how they know things like staying in the air, but they lost knowledge about history and stuff about space and stuff." The red head gave a loud huff, resting his hands on his hips. "But, that aside, I've been flying one of these babies since I could read." Salem slapped the Seagull, a grin plastered on his face. He looked up at Gray, "would you like me to show you to your room?" Salem asked.

[pandamonium]

Gray stood in awe. There was so much to learn it appeared. He didn't understand half of what the red head said to him. At the sound of him getting a room, he felt his stomach flutter. This man was too generous.

"My, my room? You're too nice, sir...um what do I call you?"

He hadn't remembered being told what the red head was called.

[JohnlockForLife]

Salem rubbed the back of his head, "I guess I forgot to tell you. So sorry about that." Salem apologized, giving the other man an apologetic smile. "The name is Salem, but you could give me a nickname or something. I've never been too fond of the name to care what you call me." The red head said, as he turned his back on Gray and began to walk. he opened a steel door, holding it open for Gray. "It can get pretty lively here, so if you get overwhelmed tell me."

[pandamonium]

Gray grinned. He was able to name someone. Return the favor. He looked Salem up and down. Trying to come up with a name for Salem. He was snapped from his thoughts. Overwhelming? He turned his attention to Salem.

"Overwhelming? What does it mean? Is it scary?"

[JohnlockForLife]

Salem cracked a smile, before bursting into a fit of laughter. "You're really hopeless, but it's okay, I used to be as naive as you so its cool." Salem shrugged, "but just walk through the door. Tug my shirt if you want to make a get away."

[pandamonium]

Gray furrowed his brows. "Naive? Is that good?"

He began to feel an uneasiness in his stomach. He grabbed a hold of Salem's shirt. Gulping and taking a deep breathe. He followed him close by. Taking in his surroundings. The room was filled with other people.

[JohnlockForLife]

The people on the room turned to Salem, large grins stretching across their faces. "Salem!" Yelled a young girl, who couldn't be older than twelve. The girl had the prettiest long blond hair, that seemed to glow even without sunlight. The young girl had two eye colors - blue for the left eye, and a yellow equally beautiful as Salem's. "Daisydill!" Salem yelled, holding the small petite girl in his arms, and twirling her around. Daisydill screamed and kicked with joy, a large grin plastered on her lips, her white sundress twirling with the two.

 

When Salem let Daisydill go, she immediately looked at Gray, her eyes lighting up. "Hello!" She greated, giving a small curtsy. "Welcome aboard Falling Clouds!" Daisydill looked so out of place. While everyone looked grungy, Daisydill looked so clean and pure. "I hope my brother wasn't too mean to you," the girl laughed.

"I was perfectly okay with him, so shh." Salem said running his fingers through the little girls hair.

[pandamonium]

Gray stared in awe at the little girl. She was beautiful. Her hair caught her eye. It was much brighter than some of the children he's seen. He looked at the other men. They caused him unease. He returned his attention to Salem. He found it joyous seeing the way Salem treated his sister. He leaned forward, sniffing Daisydill. She smelled so sweet. He grinned.

"She smells really sweet. Your brother was nice. He smells good, too."

[JohnlockForLife]

Daisydill blinked in confusion, but let out a booming laughter after a few seconds. "Sal, I really enjoy him!" Daisy squealed happily, before wrapping her arms around Gray. "What is you name? Can we play together soon? You're so odd!" Daisy pulled back, grabbing Gray's hands. Her eyes sparkled and shined, resembling beautiful stars. The stars soon seemed to die though, her hands pulled back covering her mouth. A loud, nasty cough escaped from her. She looked like she was on pain, a single tear rolling down her cheek. The cough lasted for about a minuet, with Salem rubbing her back with a grim face.

 

When she pulled her hands back, her hands has blood in it, her body shaking slightly. "I... I apologize..." she said on a soft, weak voice.

"Daisy, go back to bed..." Salem said softly, gaining a nod from Daisy.

"Yes... I think I will." Daisy looked at Gray, "it was nice to meet you." She said softly, before walking away

[pandamonium]

Gray found her adorable. She was so bright and sweet. He nodded.

"I'll play. What do you want to play?"

She seemed so excited. Then she began to cough. It got worse and he saw her hand covered in blood. He was terrified. She seemed so fragile. He wanted to hug her.

 

He grabbed her her and hugged her. He felt so sad and scared.

I'll carry you."

He held her at arms length. "Do you want me to?"

[JohnlockForLife]

This scene made Salem smile ever so slightly. Daisy was the Pirates world, so seeing a complete stranger take such great care of her made him happy.

Daisy nodded, "yes... thank you..." she whispered weakly, his eyelids closing before she fell silently asleep.

The whole ship went dead quiet, as if this wasn't the first time this happened, as if this was routine, as if this was an every day occurance.

Salem tugged on Gray's outfit, whispering softly, "this way." Salem had gained so much more trust in Gray, and that was everything to the pirate. As they walked the long corridors, Salem turned to Gray. "Thank you," he whispered, "Daisy is everything to me, so having you do this means the world." The pirate opened a cutely decorated door. The door was pink, and it had purple stars drawn everywhere on it forming the words Daisydill's Room! The room itself though, was stunning! It had a large bed, with pink curtains draping down from the ceiling, which covered the bed. The walls were painted pink, with photo's of Salem and Daisy everywhere, with cute little shapes circling them.

 

Salem grabbed a curtain, pulling it back so Gray could access the bed easily, showing off her silk black blankets, and pillows. There was even a warn out, stuffed white rabbit in her bed, which was missing an eye and part of it's ear.