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Username:
My user name is brothers of asgard. I definitely plan on changing it when I can be bothered to actually make a signature to go along with it. So don't expect this username to stick too long. Because of my habit to change names, I decided that I would prefer to be called my my nicknames which are Chesh and Josephine. Cheshire was a previous username that I kept for a long period of time. During that era I was en extremely active role player so by the time I changed names, everyone knew me as Cheshire. And I like Josephine simply because it is my name.
Name:
Okay, this honestly made me roam around for hours looking for a name. At first, I wanted something so entirely unique that it would make everyone want to know more. But the more I looked, the more I bonded with this character and the more I drew him, the more I realized I just wanted a simple name that had a simple meaning and sounded nice. So first of all, I went for a language. Russian. I thought he looked like a Russian hyena, if that's even possible. From there, I searched for specific meanings. And I honestly found none until I came across the name Vikenti. It sounded so adorable, enigmatic and overall perfect that I had to have it. Vikenti means Conqueror. This actually clashed with his personality a tiny bit so I gave him the last name of Reynard. I mean, a classy hyena such as himself needs a last name. Reynard explained his personality very well, that of a fox. So I combined the name and came with the rough translation of King/Conqueror of the foxes. Neat huh? And then, to expand his personality and history a bit more, I gave him the nickname of Vincent. You'll see why later. So overall, his name is Vikenti "Vincent" Reynard.
Gender:
At your request, he is a male c: I would have made him one anyway, he just looks like a guy.
Element:
To me, he doesn't really seem like one with an element. However, Vikenti is a fire based Hyena. He rarely uses his abilities since he doesn't find power in the element but in his other talents.
Personality:
When you see Vikenti on stage, he is a grinning, confident and handsome hyena. He is a crowd pleaser, always making passionate speeches about his loyal fans and how he relies on their adoration to get through his days. He will charm the crowd, acting so charming and always giving his signature smirk of confidence. He is a very articulate hyena and is never at a loss for words on stage. Never does he falter or give time for his fans to doubt him. The stage is his domain. Vikenti has never done a duet composition because the second musician's name would surely be lost in the screaming of Vikenti's own name. He is flirtatious, seductive and cocky in this world, a hyena who is full of himself to the point where people want so badly to get his attention.
But off stage, Vikenti is Vincent. He is himself. Despite being so popular and known in the musical world, Vincent has found it stressful and had previously fought to escape it. 'Vincent' was his way of freedom. Whenever he had spare times, Vincent left his studios, hat and coat aside so he could be a normal Hyena. Here, Vincent can be himself without having to constantly try to please others.
When he is free like this, Vincent gets to finally appreciate his music and the simplicity. No artificial lights blinding his eyes or the music he must compose that he never even wrote. He can simply be himself and enjoy the music he created. Vincent tends to be quite cautious when he comes across. He will always make sure they don't recognize him before he continues conversation. If they do know him, he will politely dismiss them before carrying on. Surprisingly, Vincent is also a little shy. When someone tells him to lighten up, he seems to change to a whisper.
He is also quite laid back. Vincent can take criticism with ease and knows how to avoid conflict. He is easy going and gets along with most people and enjoys a good joke. He can be a little shy when asked to perform in front of friends and is quite modest. Even when off stage, Vincent is charming and doesn't like to offend others.
Over all, he is a sensitive, kind male who is passionate about his music but his forced to put on a show every time he steps on stage.
Story:
I seemed to wince as I took the final bow, the screaming of my name deafening. Vikenti, Vikenti. Again and again. I thought fiercely in my head, I am not Vikenti. Not any more. they changed Vikenti until he became someone else. Now, I'm Vincent. Yes, I am comfortable as Vincent. I couldn't believe I had resorted to creating two lives for me. Shooting the crowd of thousands one more smirk, I walked off stage, the glinting piano left behind me. I was then swarmed by agents, VIP fans and media. The smirk appeared again, giving them charming and witty comments. Only another few hours, I thought. Then I can be Vincent, then I can be me.
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Morning light streaked through my window, demanding that I awaken. Eyes fluttering open, I looked around the lavish room. It was not as good as my actual home but it was much more...comfortable. Not so open and bare. This was where Vincent lived. Opening my jaw widely, I yawned while stretching before finally rolling out of my bed. It wasn't long before I was ready to finally relax. Stepping out of the door, I shut it carefully behind me, leaving my normal outfit on the bed as I stepped out bare, my fur all I needed to feel covered.
The day would be good, sun streaking down in the town. I walked around, buying a few things from the market. Perhaps I could even write another song after this. Surely it would not be used in my performance but that was okay, none of them ever were used like that. Glancing around, I saw all the unique pelts. Glowing, striped, wings, spots, there was everything. I had no mutations like wings or that but I was very much pleased with my own fur. It was equally unique, musical notes scattered across it along with other various markings. Another yawn escaped my mouth, this time big enough that I shut my eyes to enjoy it.
Before I knew it, I had hit the ground. All the air rushed out of my lungs and I could tell I was flailing. "Woah, my bad man." A male voice broke out and I managed to see five faces looking down at me. The one who had spoken had a glowing muzzle and purple eyes. He grabbed my scruff and helped me up. Soon I was sitting, rubbing the back of my neck. "Nice one Altair, you knocked the guy flat." The second said. He was a plain brown with a chocolate coloured mane that was tipped with white. The glowing faced one looked exasperated, "I was chasing the ball like you told me to. This guy had his eyes closed, so really it was his fault."
"The weather hadn't told me it would be raining hyenas today so I wasn't really prepared for one to smash into me." My voice rang out and I felt surprised that I had even said that. The glowing one named Altair arched a brow at my sharp comment before shrugging, "Like I said, I'm sorry man. I don't know of any other way to make it up to you." Altair shrugged before another voice sounded behind me, "You can play a game with us if you want." I swung to see the owner of another head. Or, well, another three heads. I looked on in realization that the one that had spoke had another two heads on either side of him, connected to one body. "You're a, you're a-a" For the first time in a long time, I was speechless. Altair on the other hand seemed to have a lot to say. He was laughing his head off while trying to choke out words, "You're so scary Sora you left him looking like he was going to cry!" The one supposedly called Sora glowered at Altair before ruffling his wings which I only then just noticed after goggling at his heads enough to accept them. And to add onto his strange look, Sora had ten tails! Wait, no, he had nine.
The cerberus looked back to me before suggesting again, "You can play a round with us. We were playing basketball but our ball was burnt to ash by some grumpy elder hyena. So I guess we can link to the virtual world and play there." This intrigued me a bit and after asking more questions, I learned that by putting on a link head set, we could go to the virtual world. We could play any game that had ever been created. The brown male seemed keen on going to a game called Attack On Titan so I eventually agreed and we headed to this arcade place.
Each of us waited patiently while the clerk went to fetch the link head sets. "I'm Vincent by the way." I tried to make conversation while he waited.
"Cool, I'm Altair. After the constellation, 'cause I glow, get it?" I nodded at his words though I really had no idea what he was talking about other than the fact that he did look like heaps of stars.
"No one really gets it but he says it to everyone anyway. I'm Sorakami, but most call me Sora." The sparkling cerberus added. I nodded at this fact as well as his name before looking over to the brown. He gazed at me evenly before saying, "Oh, so you just expect me to answer?" My eyes widened and I raised my paws to explain that I didn't mean to offend him but instead I noticed a little smile on his face, "Calm down. You're so flighty. My name's Takao." I gave him a nervous grin before noticing that Altair was looking at me with a scrutinizing gaze. I squirmed a little. "Hey, you look just like that famous pianist Vik-"
"Found the gear, here you guys go." The clerk had returned and at the perfect time. I felt like I was going to faint. that had been too close. Takao seemed to brighten up as he put on the gear. I looked to Sorakami to see how he would wear it. I was shocked to see two heads were fast asleep while on was still active. that was so cool! Altair was also putting on his gear so I did the same.
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At first, we played Attack On Titan where these huge, horrifying monsters that resembled strange humans chased us around trying to eat us. Takao had told me you couldn't die but the game was so realistic I felt like I was going to every time I saw a Titan come after me. One even managed to grab me and I swear I was crying like a child. It's mouth opened but before I could be swallowed Takao came to my rescue, killing the monster. There were thousands of players, some new and dying very often while others skilled and killing Titan after Titan. But it seemed the very best of them was Takao. Whenever the players saw him they cheered his name and watched as he saved them all. Sorakami was pretty good at the game though he was usually used as the decoy since he was so easy to spot. And right before the Titan would get him, Takao would take it out. Altair was totally useless. he just liked swinging around the buildings with monsters chasing him. Many times he had to be saved by Takao. So in the end, we weren't very helpful to Takao who seemed to live and breathe this game. The male even wore a green cloak with a insignia of two wings on it. Very few players wore them.
When another Titan picked me up, I yowled for my new friend who came immediately. Once I was free I managed to stutter out, "Maybe, another game?" I finally admitted. Sora and Altair seemed to agree so Takao reluctantly moved our party to a more casual game where you lived a normal life in the game except you could fly and you lived in a certain area of the map. There were other villages with other clans and the point was to take over the clan.
As she strolled through the town's public mansion, my eye caught a dazzling white piano. Before I knew it, I was there, my paw striking it's side. "You play?" Takao was beside me, looking at the piano intently. I swallowed, unsure if I should give away who I was. "I used to. Now I just slam down on whatever key I'm told to hit." Sorakami and Altair were throwing vases to one another behind us but Takao nor I paid attention. "Play now Vince. There is no one to direct you other than yourself."
My eyes jerked to look at his but he wasn't looking at me. Instead, he was looking at the piano. I too did the same and again, I obliviously found myself sitting in front, my paws on the keys. Takao had stepped back and was looked expectantly. that must have been the way I had looked when I had wanted his name. Inhaling, my eyes shut and my neck rolled so my head was tilted back slightly. And with that, I played.
With every note, my soul vibrated within me. It connected with my heart and sent images tearing through me which were expressed verbally through my music. My few years at Russia, being puppy Vikenti, playing on the piano like it was a game. Moving to America, playing piano for my mother when she was sick. Losing my mother. My promise to always play, even if it killed me. Becoming a star, losing my passion, creating Vincent. My father's death, the struggle of two lives. My loneliness. And then, finding Sora, Altair and Takao. Each note resonated throughout the room and I was totally unaware of the crowd. Sora and Altair were silent now, Altair's ears perked, Sora's six eyes gazing at me. Then, I sang.
'I liked the sound of music
It was a fun little game
But I'd never wanted to be
Drowned in all this fame
Don't call it a passion
If it's only a dream
Don't fight for your hopes
It's not as good as it seems
I tried to impress you
To try and help you heal
But I didn't understand your sickness
I couldn't feel what you feel
One by one
You drop like flies
And I'm left all alone
With these severed ties
My will has been taken
I've been left dead and broken
My voice is cracked and silent
I've been left cold and outspoken
A hope shines through
Faint but growing strong
Perhaps this nightmare will end
Will is continue for long?
My voice bounced off the walls, demanding to be heard. I never faltered and my eyes never left the keys. I felt like my soul was clawing inside me, crying to be noticed and saved from the situation I was in. I wanted to be Vikenti, but I wanted to be free like Vincent. How could I be both? Before I could even answer myself, the Hyena's around me were howling and crying. They did not say Vikenti nor Vincent. They simply cried in love for my song, not my charm or my fame. This was genuine adoration. Altair, Sora and Takao were by my side. "That was incredible! You had got talent Vince!"
"I didn't know you had that in you. I guess that's why you have those notes on your pelt."
"Yeah, I guess it was pretty admirable. " Takao's blunt tone made me look to him with a quirked brow.
"Don't tell me you didn't feel that too. That noise, it touches your soul." The very moment I admitted it, Takao grinned and nodded. "I felt it Vikenti. I felt it."
The use of my real name made he open my mouth in surprise. "You thought we didn't know? Of course we did. You're lack of a hate doesn't mean we can't recognize you." Sora chuckled and I felt myself feel so emotionally close to them, The knew and yet they treated me the same. I gave them my first proper smile I had done in a while before we exited the game. Perhaps I could combine Vincent and Vikenti. All I needed was a little soul, a little faith, and some genuine friends.
I love warrior cats, marvel rivals, nature documentaries and rocky horror!
