Dawn of a New Age

[fryman]

Standing on a chair in the middle of the courtyard against the clock tower during lunch was a green hair senior that most of the students have heard about or seen in action. Because of that lone fact it was not surprising that there was a large crowd in front of him hanging on every single word he said.

The crowds opinion on him was quiet diverse with people thinking he was a menace to the school and should be remove, those that respected him for what he did, those that admire him, and a mix of other feelings. The first phase in his grand plan was over and now is the second harder part.

“I am, like many of you, have been label and called scum, and I will not deny the fact that I am that, as well as earned that title through various of actions. Yet I am here not to talk about what people say about me, but actually I’m here to talk about what people say about you.”

A slight pause to allow people absorb what was being said before moving on

“How many of you have been called a nerd, loser, freak, strange, stupid, shallow, scum, or anything else degrading like that?

Some mumbling is heard as people talk with their friends about that.

“Well what gives people the right to wrongfully label us that way?”

Another pause as people continue to absorb what is being said.

“What gives people the right to exclude us because we are different, because we are unique? Well I have the answer to that question right here.”

“I have thought about that question every single day of my life until last year when I lost everything did I finally learn the truth to the question. Last year I was a pillar!”

As he said pillar the crowd starts to gasp as in shock not knowing if it was true or not.

“Yes I was a pillar last year at public High School 552 in New York city. How I got the position I do not actually know right now, but I thought that it would be a change of life. I thought I could change the school and make it better. I thought I would no longer continue to be excluded with my newfound title. Yet despite my thinking I was tragically wrong. I was even more excluded then I was before, more people hated me for no reason, and I faced opposition in everything I did. Those I have never interacted before came after me with the sole intend to hurt me, and I was alone!”

After he said that Cliff would let the crowd absorb it in a little before taking a drink of water and continue on with his speech.

Ooc: I will continue after a few people post and then go on, so if you want to know what is going on then post

[Zack "Joaquin"]

Standing amidst the crowd of attendees, Zack held up his head to look around at the mass of people gathered. It was shocking how many people had attended this speech, made by a former Pillar too!
Feeling a bit quesy, the freshmen, nevertheless, anxiously waited for the next part of the speech, having been called a loner himself on occasion, as well as psycho, lunatic, etc. This speech may actually benefit all those students who were prejudiced against in the past, and amend the wounds left by these unnecessary forms of name calling!

[Jason Harris]

As Dylan sat there eating his lunch he heard someone talking, a familer voice at that. It was god ol' Cliff. Still eating his food Dylan looked up to see people gathered around listening to Cliff talk, it seemed he was one of the handful of students that didn't get up to see what was going on.

Seeing as how Dylan didn't want to be left out he got up grabbing the milk from his tray for two reasons. One, he was thirsty. And two, it was good for your bones. Pushing his way threw the crowd Dylan made it to the front. Smiling as he got to the front Dylan looked at Cliff shacking his head and chuckling a bit.

After he was done with his little laugh Dylan walked to his left and leaned against the clock tower. Once there he oped up his milk and took a drink. Looking at the crowd whisper to each other Dylan started to laugh a bit more. While still looking at the crowd, but talking to Cliff Dylan spoke.

"... Go on."

[fryman]

With a grin of satisfaction at arrival of his first of many students Cliff then raised his voice and continue with his speak trying to stir up more emotion and gather more attention to his cause.

“For the longest of time I thought it did not matter rather I was alone or not because I believe that I was strong enough to handle any problem that came at me. I was a pillar after all, but I was severely wrong. During the first week of the new pillar and captain, the captain and a pillar disappear, and the other one got severally injure in a fight with one of the leading gang faction boss.”

“Being alone I tried to prove myself capable of the job and had to face challenge after challenge. Then I face a person that many of you know in this school that totally destroy me, and without any support from anyone I quickly crumble leaving the school with a mark of my folly.”

Taking off his white tee-shirt there was a giant scar went across his chest and in the middle was another scar that looked like a small jagged circle.

“This scar right here is a constant reminder to what I learn that day.”

“I learn that by myself I was scum, I was nothing by myself and without support from anybody at the school that prove to be true. When I or for that matter anyone is isolated by those around us we are nothing more but scum and losers.”

Raising his voice evern louder then before then before Cliff then continue with,
“Alone! Those that discriminate against us, and saying we can’t do anything are right. They are absolutely! So I say to you all! Why should we stay alone like before, weak, pitiful and hurting? Why should we be like that when we can be so much more? Tell me why should life be the same as always when we have the power to make it better together?”

After he shouted that the green hair guy lowered his arm to allow the student body to absorb what they heard and ponder the same question.

[Zack "Joaquin"]

As radical and as outlandish as this statement was, Zack agreed to it...but hoped he wouldnt regret his thoughts afterward. It was true, that rejects should stay together, yet it was also a gamble to go up against every other major setup in the school, with such extreme ideas running the group.

[Jason Harris]

“For the longest of time I thought it did not matter rather I was alone...(I don't feel like putting through reading all that) I quickly crumble leaving the school with a mark of my folly."

When Cliff took off his shirt Dylan could see the whole crowd in shock. Some disgusted, some just amazed at what they saw. Dylan had not seen what they had and didn't really want to, but after the reactions he saw he had to take a look, glancing over Dylan saw the scars and one thing went through his mind.

"Wow... ain't that pretty."

If you wondering he was being sarcastic, it was a sight the see really. Not wasting much time Cliff went right in to the next part of his speech.

"This scar right here is a constant reminder to what I learn that day... (yes yet again I spare you from more reading) Tell me why should life be the same as always when we have the power to make it better together?”

After Cliff was done with this part of his speech Dylan saw more the crowd whispering to each other. Dylan as getting sick, seeing these people trying to do what was going to be 'cool' in this situation. But right now it was Cliff's time to talk.

[Zack "Joaquin"]

Movign through the crowd, which was getting quite stirred up, Zack tried to find a way out of the main group; to a place more on the edges. As he finally got pushed out, Zack stood up and dusted himself off as he strolled around the outer edges, and finally made his way to the front of the group, yet he saw a lone student leaning against the tower, nonchalantly and very much relaxed.
Curiosity got the better of him, as Zack espied the student from afar.

[your0mom]

Johnny stood in the crowd the words cut threw him. He could relate since he moved from his home to Long beach. He had no one , his mother ignored him and so did everyone in the school. He was dead to everyone no one looked at him.

Johnny took a step forward the boy he took off his hat and dropped it to the ground. it was something that labeled him. When people wanted him for something they called him Hat boy.

“We are dead, and I want them to know who we are.”

He said aloud. He stopped and smiled he was now coming to terms, the boy made him realize who he was. He could now hold his head up high and admit that he was dirt.

“soo, what do we have to do?”

[fryman]

With a smirk on his face it was even clearer then before that he had struck a nerve in the audience, and that they where now putty in his hands. He can now literally mold them anyway he wish and what he says next can either chaos a riot or as he plan leave everyone thinking heavily and eventually join him.

Raising his voice again with his scar still in plain sight Cliff shouted again,
“Well if we have the power to change this world for the better just by banding together then I say we do that. United as one we are no longer alone, no longer defenseless, and by no means weak. Together through pain, sweat, and blood we can as one, and also as individuals become strong and right the wrongs that has been done to us.”

“I will not lie to you. Not now, and not ever when I say that this change will not come just by uniting, No! This change will come through hard work and dedication! So when people are able to look back on what we did no one, and I mean no one will be able to say we did not deserve everything that should happen because of our actions this day.”

“Today, each and everyone of you are given a once in a life time experience. This action is not that happens everyday or for that matter every decade. Today you! The Losers! The Outcast! The loners! The Exiles! All of you can join me as we try to make this world a better place for everyone!”

As he said that Cliff could feel the adrenaline move through his entire body as the courtyard gets even more pack then ever with people cheering him on. Raising his arms higher the noise of the cheering grew even louder than before as people got more physic into this.

Ooc: Almost down. A few more post and I should be done, but this is just to get the adrenaline pumping so people will pay more attention to the next part and get it engrave into their heads.

[Jason Harris]

Dylan, still leaning against the tower seeing everyone going on from some words. It's amazing that words, something that we take for granted can do so much to people. scanning the group of people around cheering he noticed that one student that seemed to really take in what Cliff had said. Dylan couldn't make out what he said over everyone, and he wasn't really listing. Looking around the crowd more he noticed one student just staring at him, his eyes locked on the student before a smile crossed his face.

Dylan then motioned for the kid to come over. Turing the see the other one that had thrown his hat down he also motioned for him to come over. Seeing as how the guy now without the hat was in the middle of the crowd it was doubtful that he could see Dylan, but it didn't really matter. But, out of the whole crowd those two were the ones that caught his interest. He wanted them to be as close as they could to make sure the hear what Cliff was saying. He was also getting bored and it killed a few seconds, better than nothing.

[Zack "Joaquin"]

As he saw the student beckon to him, Zack started to make his way over in much surprise.
"I wonder why he would want me to come over there?...and for what reason.", the freshmen thought to himself, as he neared the other sutdent's proximity.
Walking over there feltl ike an eon, yet as he went, Zack listened to Cliff's speech as he continued shouting for justice, and liberty of all the "exiles". The speech was actually becoming much morei nteresting than Zack had hoped, as he finally touched down near the tower.

[Jason Harris]

Seeing one of the boys come was good enough. It had been the one that was staring at him that decided to come. As the boy reached the tower Dylan asked him one question, even though he was still looking at the group of students Dylan was talking to the boy.

"So do you like what your hearing?" Not giving the boy time to answer Dylan continued on talking to the boy, "The answer doesn't matter. It doesn't matter if you like it or not you do gotta admit that he makes sense."

Cutting himself off Dylan turned to the boy and looked him strait in the eyes.

"I'm talking to much, just keep listening and we'll see if we can talk some other time."

[fryman]

Rising his arms high in the air the roar of the crowd could be heard throughout the entire school to the point where even more people where coming to see what was going on. IT was so pack that the entire courtyard was field all around him eager to hear his message. Now bringing his arms down to signal the crowd to stop cheering so they can hear more.

In a calmer voice Cliff then spoke to the crowd so everyone could hear, “To cause good change on any level is a long harsh journey, and I cannot promise that you all will make it there in one piece. The matter of fact I am unsure if I would even be able to see the we all dream of.”

As he said the crowd was grave silent as they continue to hear the speak with eager ears, then in a loud confident voice Cliff then said, “But I can promise everyone of you that together as one I will make you all strong, and that together we can take control of our own life. Together as one and as individuals we shall make this world a better place for everyone!”

After Cliff said that the crowd erupted into an even louder roar at his comment. With his adrenaline pumping even more Cliff raised his voice so everyone could hear, “Together we shall make a change, and together we all will together in prosperity! How many of you want to make a difference and share in my dream? Together we shall be strong, and together we shall live no long isolated for being different!”

As he continues the crowd continue to erupt into a loud frenzy. At this point of time should Cliff choose he could start a riot that could tear down the entire school, but for his propose Cliff needed the crowd to do something else. He needs them to unite with him to strike back at the society that has wronged him greatly.

[Aureus]

Hmm, petty idealism. Does he really believe people are good enough to take what he says to heart? Pff...they're always thinking about themselves. Very few are actually able of putting themselves second. Selfish, ignorant, stupid, the perfect description of people. 'A person is smart, people are scared, panicy animals and you know it.' Good quote... Yeah. We'll have to keep an eye on this one. He has a knack for speaking and appealing to people's hopes and fears. All depends how he uses that power. Just seems to me he's making more out of things than there is. This whole society's fucked, you'll never be able to change it fully, not even half way. I bet half these people don't even know what real pain is. Yet they like to think they do, and he's betting on that. Mmm...

The dark haired Pillar thought from his position standing on the roof. This guy sure wasn't making an effort to conceal his intention, and who knew, maybe it was even a challange. Though it hadn't reached a level of real concern yet. It all depended on what he did with these students. It was really sad how they couldn't even think for themselves. They can't get along unless someone spoon feeds the concept to them, eh?

Wasn't all bad though, some of what he said was right. People shouldn't look down on themselves so much. Mass therapy was tricky though. Regardless, Aureus continued to watch the little scene unfold, the light breeze making a mess of his hair.

[fryman]

Raising his voice even louder before with even more passion Cliff yelled out over the crowd, “Today I offer to every single person, the nerds, the jocks, and anyone else to join me as we make this world a better place. By banding together, I offer every single one of you the power to take control of your life like how I have done before you.”

Rising his right hand in the air Cliff then considerate all of his Qi energy into it. As he did that his muscles in his arms began to expand, and to those with sharp eyes along with another sense could feel the energy being pulled into it as his hand start to glow bright green. Most of the crowd could not see the glow, but to the few that could their mouths where dropped.

Roaring really loud as he considerate the power in his hand over the cheer of the crowd Cliff yelled out, “This is the power I offer you. The power over your own life!”

Now turning to face the tower Cliff swung his right hand straight into the wall. As soon as it hit the crowd suddenly went deathly silent as they felt the wind blow from the force of the impact. For two seconds Cliff stood like that with nothing happening, and as he waited the crowd start to murmur to each other doubting and wondering what he was doing. Once the two seconds passed a loud boom could be heard as a giant circle appeared and the surface of the wall collapsed into dust.

Turning around to face the crowd Cliff raised his right hand cover in dust and shouted in triumph with a hole in the middle of the clock tower, “This is what one can do when he has gain control over his life!”

After that moment the crowd erupted into a louder roar to the point where Cliff had to wait for them to calm down until he could start again.

After awhile the crowd began to quiet down. Once it got quiet enough for everyone to hear him Cliff then spoke, “This power is the power I offer you, and all I ask is for you to meet me on Friday night at Dock D 24. That is where we can begin this long journey towards salvation.”

After he said that Cliff turned his back to the crowd and jumped off of his chair. As soon as he landed on the ground Cliff raised his right hand still cover in dust as if signaling another roar of applause at what had just happen.