Need one more (Aden Allett)

[Tai Yang]

CRACK

A small split formed from the heel of Tai Yang’s right boot as he slammed the steel-toe down on the table while leaning back in his chair. Crossing his other leg over top he rocked back and forth with two of the four chair legs on the ground, one hand brushing through his hair while the other held a tanned folder stuffed full of papers.

‘Well, well. My minions have been a busy bunch. I’m glad they know how to follow my orders through fear and loyalty.’

Pushing off the table he rocked the chair back even further, balancing it out by leaning forward as he slammed both boots square on the floor. No one ‘shushed’ him, only terrified eyes looked up before adverting their gaze. People were afraid of him, and rightfully so after his numerous public displays. Just imagine how fearful they’d become if they found out he had done time for assault and battery. Those rumours would have to wait for another day though, as they’d eventually be leaked out anyways. But for the here and now he was more interested in what was contained in the file then those meaningless, spineless cowards around him. Bookworms are pathetic. Slapping the folder down he flipped it open, leaning over the first page as his eyes glanced from left to right, reading over the fine details and leaving out everything else.

‘Jacob Ryrie, 19, repeating his senior year. Six foot four, two hundred eight-seven pounds. Strong body, weak mind.’

‘Tsk, no need for a powerhouse, already got O’Grady for that, and he has brains to boot. Next.’

Flipping over the page he completely disregarded his schools linemen and teammate, casually looking over page after page of gathered info on student of Paragon Institute. Ten minutes passed, and still no interest was shown, twenty passed and the only thing shown was his irritation. Once the thirty-minute mark hit he was about to give up and go and ‘assert’ his dominance, while also partaking on part of his deal with Arlen, and that’s when he read another sheet.

‘Aden Allett, Senior. Six foot one, 180lbs. Fast, though strength is unknown. Practices some type of Kickboxing. Personality under review… Rough Draft: Silent, withdrawn, hangs out with known aggressive’s. Possibly high beliefs in own views of Justice… Blah Blah Blah.’

‘This one’s interesting. Aden Allett… Lets go find this guy, time for a talk.’

Taking Aden’s page out from the folder he closed the file and stood up, pulling his shades from his right pant pocket and slipping them over his eyes. Picking up the folder with one hand, the sheet with the other he headed toward the exit, handing the folder to follower whom had remained at the door the entire time he had been seated. Stepping around the corner he looked at a photo that the researcher had taken of Allett, making note of his appearance for easier recognition.

‘Hm, a Jap with green eyes, a bit weird, but not unheard of I guess… Least it matches his hair. Heh.’

Brushing back his own dyed and styled hair he turned a corner, spotting his target half way down the hallway at a locker, which only made sense seeing as class wasn’t currently in session. Picking up his pace he rushed down the hall, pushing those who failed to move fast enough out of his way as he closed the gap.

“Aden Allett? I’d like to have a word with you, if you wouldn’t mind.”

[Aden Allett]

Rough day. Class was currently over, but what a nuisance it turned out to be. Aden grew tired of the continued bantering of the teachers as they repeated the same damn topic over and over until it was drilled into their small brains. They were small. Damn punks in the room never listened, leaving Aden there to be left by himself for hours. That wasn't exciting. Aden needed something more. Blood and teeth. Ooh yes. That was always fun. But no, for a school centered around violence Aden's classes were rather timid and he wasn't one to start something up himself. It was turning out just as bad as Hircine had been. Well it didn't matter. The school would be in havoc soon enough. Riots were only the beginning after all. Fun, fun.

Aden was last to leave the classroom. It wasn't that he enjoyed it of course, but rather that it took him a few minutes to wake up. Sleeping in class came naturally as it continued to bore you. Though the heat was starting to get to him. It could be a good idea to stop wearing his Jacket in the summer heat, but then he wouldn't look fashionable, god forbid. A bead of sweat ran down his head as he exited the classroom, heading down the hall to ditch his excess junk. Honestly, the supplies he took the initiative to buy for class weren't even used. He was learning nothing of use. The school was better off left as a hang out for the "eccentric," rather than an educational establishment.

Some punks beat on others, while others just sat in the halls complaining or getting high. Little freaks were under him. They'd answer to him soon enough. Oh the fun it would be. No classes, just fighting, constantly. Never ending violence and blood. Oh he liked that spell. Yes, indeed. When it splashed up onto his face, chills of glee went down his spine. Spotting that flying tooth in the air or hearing the crack of a bone was so enjoyable, it was almost orgasmic. God he was getting sick. Paragon may be a bad influence after all.

As he approached his locker, Aden threw in his "luggage," along with his jacket before shutting the door. Caught up in his own thoughts he was surprised when a stranger of all people decided to walk right up to him. The man addressed him by name, leaving Aden to raise an eyebrow as he looked to see who was talking to him. The voice wasn't recognizable, so was it a teacher or other staff member? No, it was a student. "Can I help you?" Aden asked with a curious look on his face. What did random students want with him now? Or was he just that popular. Oh, to hang with the cool crowd and smoke pot in the back. Riiight. Fucking twats they were.

[Tai Yang]

He saw Allett’s curiosity as thought it was plain as day, and this only helped to make things better for what he had planned. Taking another step forward and clearing the traditional stranger boundary mark without so much as a thought of hesitation, all while looking Aden in the eye and folding the piece of paper in half. Slipping the information into his back pocket he could only continue to smile while peering through the dark red lenses.

“It’s not so much the fact that you can help me, as I can help you.” Bringing his right hand up he grabbed the side of his shades and pulled them from his face, folding the arms over on his leg before hanging his sunglasses from his pocket. “It’s true that I’m looking for another to join me, and you could help me as I push forward to obtain the captainship. Your backing would indeed help me obtain this, but I’m more interested in helping you rather then it being the other way around.

“I’ve been told that you have a high sense of justice in your own beliefs, and I too am the same. I would like to help you continue to fight for your sense of justice. The only way I can think of doing this is to put you into a position of power that’s controlled with a valuable set of allies.”

Letting his grin spread a bit further he showed his interest as he spoke of his own ideas and notions. He was clearly passionate about his plan, showing no signs of lying or displacing the truth. He spoke without hesitation, most definitely seeming to be completely truthful. Clearing his throat he regained his composure, calming down as much as the naturally energetic individual could.

“In short I’d like to form an alliance with you until I reach the title of School Captain, at which time you and another one of my friends would become the Pillars of the school. If your interested then that’s great, if not then I have no hard feelings toward you.”

[Aden Allett]

(Sorry for late reply, I seriously forgot.)

“Well…”

Aden leaned against his locker, listening to the speech from the man that had addressed him. Aden wasn’t going to lie; it was now clear who it was. Tai Yang had made a small name for himself through the school by getting into fights, but not experiencing it first hand, he had no strong feelings for the man one way or the other. Everyone fought at Paragon and this man was no different. Tai Yang seemed to take notice of Aden, however, for his mindset rather than ability. That wasn’t surprising. Brute force wasn’t everything after all.

Aden had listened to request of the man. To join forces with someone he hadn’t ever met or known, and had heard little about seemed slightly drastic, but the fact that he HAD heard of him held some value. It was rare to hear people talked about in Paragon. No one was really climbing the ladder yet and this made a great opportunity to do so. The problem with Aden’s ‘sense of justice’ was that it was a bit thin. Sure, he could be a nice guy and help someone in need, but the attacker never came out looking particularly enjoyable. It was fun and that’s what really drove Aden. The power of being a pillar was seductive yes, having the authority and power would allow Aden to do much more than currently possible, so why not?

“I’m not one to turn down help when I need it and you seem to be making quite the name for yourself, Mr. Yang, if I’m correct in assuming that is who you are. I’m not some punk loner who thinks he can do everything himself, hardly. I realize that to get to the top you need some help. Allies and what not.”

The only problem Aden held was the fact of the school captainship in its entirety. Why work under the school when you could own the whole school itself. The idea of gaining the captainship and pillars with Tai Yang seemed fine, but Aden would always want a little more. The whole school should be theirs. Very fun, oh yes.

“Well, I can’t particularly say I enjoy the whole idea of the captainship, myself preferring the idea of just taking over the whole school, I can’t deny that you’re offer is indeed enticing. I don’t like denying myself of power when it comes to me in a legitimate way so I’ll have to agree for now. I’m loyal enough for it.”

He spoke with a matching grin to Tai yang’s.

[Tai Yang]

“Perfect.”

Though he had just hung his shades from his pocket he snatched them back up, flicking his wrist out to the side and opening them before slipping them back across his face. With his eyes already well adjusted to the red lenses of his sunglasses he seemed to appear even more gleeful then before. Letting out a sigh of relief he threw away his previous composure, letting his energetic personality free as he snapped an arm across his chest and locked it there by the forearm, stretching out his shoulder and bicep.

“Don’t worry, friend, the captainship is just the beginning of my plans. Once we’ve obtained that and risen above the common students we’ll aim for a much larger fish… Several in fact.”

Letting go of his arm he stepped back with his opposite leg, motion as though he was about to turn away, giving Aden a quick nod of agreement first. Turning away from his newly acquired ally, he shifted his weight forward before stopping with one finger pressed to his lips, his eyes showing concentration. Turning back he readdressed Aden with another nod before he began to speak.

“As of now I don’t want you to do anything specific, though later on I would like to introduce you to Arlen O’Grady, if you haven’t already met him. Should I need to reach you while in school one of my minions will find and contact you for me. If you recognize them feel free to use them for the same reason.” He paused, thinking for another second before stepping back, though still facing Aden. “I think that’s about it, any questions before I head off? I have some favours to attend to, though they can wait for a few minutes.”