Nelio Edmund Greene [F]

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NELIO, EDMUND, GREENE

27 - MUTANT - MALE - BISEXUAL - GIRATINA/THE MORETTIS - BODYGUARD/SERVANT

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ABOUT THE PLAYER:

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OOC Account: Alyssia
What do you wish to be called?: Aly, Alyfox
Other Characters: Damn straight I do (19 others Orz)
Link to previous character: @matthew

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BASIC INFORMATION:

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Full Name: Nelio Edmund Greene
Nickname(s): Nel, Nellie
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Allegiance: Giratina. The Moretti Family (a Giratina cult, essentially).
Occupation (Position) : Bodyguard and servant for Luka Moretti, as the family provides for everyone's needs.
Powers:

Metal manipulation. This is a variation of earth manipulation, but not to be confused with magnetism. User can create, shape and manipulate metal, a solid material (an element, compound, or alloy) that is typically hard, shiny, and features good electrical and thermal conductivity. Metals are generally malleable —they can be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking— as well as fusible (able to be fused or melted) and ductile (able to be drawn out into a thin wire). There are disadvantages to this power, as any amount of use puts a massive strain on his body and leave him feeling extremely exhausted, if he hasn't blacked out. He prefers to use it for smaller tasks, such as jewelry or even crafting the blades he enjoys. However, it leaves him with a hankering for a nap.

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PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:

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Hair color: Brown.
Eye Color: Brown.
Height: Six feet and two inches.
Build: Muscular.
Skintone: Slightly tan.

Other Appearance Information:

His face is very angular. His cheekbones are prominent and sharp, resting high on his face. His jaw is not too strong nor too soft, resting on a comfortable medium somewhere in between. The lines of his jaw trail down to meet at his chin, which resembles that of one side of a square, but with rounded corners. His nose, a little bit on the larger side, is akin to that of a triangle with rounded corners sticking out just beneath his eyes in the dead center. His eyes have an angular touch to them, though somewhat resemble almonds, and the eyelashes are a tad on the thick side, giving them a feminine look. The irises are a shade of brown, touched slightly with lighter flecks of amber.

His hair a rather interesting aspect about his character. It's rather plain, a simple shade of brown through and through, cut around his face somewhat unevenly. He has some slight bangs around his eyes, which are a little prominent, and his hair is cut somewhat short around his ears and his forehead. The back has been grown out a ways, reaching in unevenly tapering tendrils towards his shoulders. In summary, the man basically has a mullet. The shade of brown it is, while plain, is on the darker side of things, causing a bit of a contrast to his lightly tanned skin. Most might see the skin as unmarred, but he is usually covered up, so many don't see the dark scars that cross his body. There are several small ones on his arms, legs, back, and chest, but there are some more noticeable ones. A large one crosses his chest from almost the right shoulder to his stomach, and one across his back, almost parallel to his spine.

One of the more noticeable things in his rather plain appearance is his height. He is a tall man, standing nearly at six feet, thankfully with rather proportionate limbs so nothing seems out of place. The man exercises quite often, every day if he can manage it, and it has left him in incredible shape. There is little fat left on his body, and when the clothes aren't blocking the view, the muscles are clearly defined on him. His body is very well-sculpted, from his legs to his arms and even to his abs. He certainly has himself a six pack going on. There is little doubt to some that he could easily pose as a model for a clothing line, but he is incredibly modest about his body and never really shows it.

His clothing style has a lot to do with the modesty he has when it comes to his body. He doesn't enjoy showing off anything on his body, because he doesn't like the attention from strangers. His almost everyday outfit tends to be pants, a while button down shirt, and a long sleeved jacket to go with it. If there were a slip of white, it would be reminiscent of a priest's outfit. He might throw another jacket on top top of that and a scarf if it's too cold. He usually sticks with the pants and long sleeved shirt aspect of clothing whenever he goes out and about, or is even just in the house. It goes to a short sleeved shirt with the same pants when he is exercising. When he is alone and doing such, the shirt will come off because it will get hot, but when someone else is around, the shirt remains on.

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PERSONALITY:

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Likes:

Luka. There is no way to look upon this other than his whole life revolves around this one person. Luka sits in the center of his world, whether he would have enjoyed such a thing originally or not. It wasn't a forced relationship in the slightest, so Nelio took to him quickly, keeping the air of a friend and of a bodyguard. Protecting Luka is his job, and he doesn't forget that. He is completely willing to throw his life away on a whim just to keep him safe--though this now may have more to do with his crush on him than anything else. He refuses the acknowledge the feelings he has, afraid of them.

Sunny days. The sun is warm and welcoming. He enjoys going outside on days such as these, with Luka under his watchful eye, and seeing the scenes displayed before him. Children playing, for example, or just the basic things anyone would see on a day to day basis. He likes the feeling of the warmth on his skins, escaping the cold and dark walls of the small church the Morettis run, or from the apartment in which he lives with the others. He also finds that sunny days, usually towards the end of summer, are good days for ice cream.

Starry nights. Where he enjoys warmth, he enjoys the cold almost as equally, even though he dislikes winter. Perhaps it isn't so much the cold as it is the serenity and calmness of night, even if the cold just accompanies it. The black blanket dusted in the gently sparkling lights are calming to him, something he often pictures when he gets stressed. He does enjoy to stargaze on cloudless nights, taking time to revel in the beauty of nature. He seems to take more of a liking to it than he does to movies.

Helena. He is relatively close with Helena, as they seem to have quite a few personality traits in common, as though they are twins. He sees her as a younger sister more often than not, tries to be there with her and protect her like a brother would. However, he keeps in mind that she is not the one he is to protect when it comes down to it. She is a capable woman, hence why she was chosen to protect the little holy terror of a brat Selina. He is always there to listen to her complain about the young girl's antics, though.

Concetta. Nelio has never really known the love of a mother in his younger years. His own mother abandoned him before he was capable of forming memories, and he was told of this by the caretakers at the orphanage, so he came up with his own. When Concetta came upon him, he was high skeptical about the woman in general, but she seemed genuine. He knows that if he ever had a real mother, he would have wanted it to be her. Even though she has her moments of complete fear over small things that have triggered the fear-scares, but she has always been a wonderful mother--even though she's dead.

Shaina. Shaina's fascination with him in earlier years was strange to him, and she had an odd sisterly love that he really couldn't shake. Over time, the pair of them have grown to be very close, likely better than most siblings in any situation. Though she is incredibly obnoxious and one of those people you would want to pretend you didn't know in public, she cares for her "family", but she is insane. Nelio is aware she murders those who take a resemblance to her past lover.

Giratina. Though he has never met Giratina and was introduced into the cult's lifestyle a little later in his own life, the man finds himself believing Giratina's story. When he was younger, Leonardo was very convincing and entertaining in the story he told about Giratina, what the Pokemon of Anti-Matter had told his own father. He grew up believing in the ghost and dragon-type Pokemon, willing to do what it took to make sure the Legendary was brought back into the world and gained justice against his siblings.

Scarves. Quite honestly, this goes hand in hand with the following thing on the likes list. Scarves are good for the season of autumn. He isn't so sure why he likes scarves so much. They just seem to work well with whatever, whether it's simply for decoration on an outfit or simply for the warmth that it can provide in chilly weather. He enjoys the patterns and the types of fabrics; it might be part of his artistic side.

Autumn. Not too cold and not too hot, autumn is his favorite time of year by far. He isn't fond of the very hot days of summer and he isn't fond of the very cold days of winter, but there are many more aspects of autumn that he loves besides that. The colors of the leaves as they fall from the trees, the apple cider, Halloween, scarves and sweaters alike, sitting by the fire and drinking said cider. There are many aspects to autumn he loves. It's a beautiful season.

Protecting. This is something he cannot help but do. It's the thing that goes hand in hand with Luka, being another part of his universe that he cannot avoid. He enjoys his job. This is what he knows how to do best and there wouldn't be anything else in the world that he would at all rather do than protect who he loves the lives of others.

Ice cream. There are few sweets the man actually takes a liking to, and ice cream happens to be one of them. It's one of those things that can be eaten usually at the oddest times. He tends to like all of the flavors, but anything that has Skittles in it he tends to avoid. His favorite flavor usually has to do with mint or chocolate.

Tea & blankets. Tea is very good for a person, but he drinks it more out of enjoyment than anything else. He tends to enjoy his tea wrapped up in a blanket, reveling in the warmth it all brings, reminded that he has been given a warm home, food, and a second chance at life. They're comfortable, as well, and he tends to keep both of those things around.

Cuddling. When he was introduced into a new family, he had to admit he enjoyed the love he received, and the hugs were something that were nice to get. Luka, however, is a hemophiliac and his hands and feet tend to get cold quite often. The young "prince" often demands that Nelio become his personal space heater, not that Nelio at all complains.

Altars. Well, this isn't something that can be explained too far into detail. He simply seems to grow to enjoy them more as time will pass, for his own personal reasons. ;3

Dislikes:

Leonardo. Despite the care the man once showed for him when he welcomed him into the Moretti family, time passed and Nelio quickly recognized the true wickedness laying just beneath the friendly aura the man puts off for everyone else. He hates what he does to the family, the rule he imposes about sacrifice at thirty, and especially what he has done to others in his lifetime. He doesn't seem to be afraid of using that as a linger threat should he step out of line.

Dialga & Palkia. He hates them. He believes in Giratina and the story he has shared with them, believes the poor Pokemon was wronged in the worst way and finds that Dialga and Palkia are at fault for the whole ordeal. His religion, within the cult, leaves him wanting to find any way possible not only to break Giratina from his prison, but to find a way to rid the universe of Dialga and Palkia.

Selina. There is no doubt in his mind that he thinks this child is the very spawn of the devil. She is irritating and almost the bane of his existence. She is a holy terror and a complete brat. She has her slight endearing moments, but those are rare, and don't make up for the time that she's a complete menace to society.

Socializing. He isn't a fan of going out and making friends, seeing as that hasn't really worked out for him before. He is socially awkward and prefers not to converse with people, which he thankfully doesn't happen to have to do all that often. He is perfectly content spending time with the people that he does know.

Protecting. This is his entire life and it has been for a very long time. While he enjoys his job and does it without a problem, but there are times when it does get hard. There have almost been times where it has also almost killed him. Luka, with his hemophilia, cannot afford to even get the smallest cut, and since he's a little shit rather infuriating to some, Nelio has had to take his fair share of beatings for him.

Winter. He does not really enjoy weather as cold as the weather that winter does bring. Snow is pretty and pristine and all of that, and it can be fun to play in from time to time, but he would honestly spend his winter days inside. He would rather sit in front of a fire with a cup of tea or cider or cocoa, wrapped up in a blanket, watching some movie or even cuddling.

Threats. He does not enjoy threats. He feels angered by them and feels the need to lash out against the person that makes them. Unfortunately, a fair amount of those threats can come from Leonardo or Selina, and whether harmless or not, he can't do much about that. Anyone who threatens Luka is left to answer to him.

Green Skittles. Of all the Skittles in the bag, he absolutely hates the green ones.

Horror movies. He was raised by ghosts, almost all of them in a semi loving manner, but to be honest, he, Luka, Selina, nor Helena can watch a horror movie without wondering whether or not Leonardo is capable of some of the powers that ghosts seem to have in the cinema. They know it's all fiction, but, honestly...it's Leonardo. The fucker is nuts.

"My Little Pony". This show actually scares him a little. There is a fear of clowns that exists in this universe, but he is afraid of animated ponies.

Pinching. Don't pinch his cheeks. Just don't.

Strengths:

His power. This power of his is incredibly useful in so many different ways. While he tends to use it mainly for creating small trinkets or perhaps different kinds of jewelry, it can be used to make weapons. He keeps a various amount of blades hidden somewhere on his body, useful in certain situations. He has a small collection of swords, useful weapons, but he keeps them locked away and out of the reach of anyone untrained. The power is also useful for smaller things, like breaking through locks.

Protecting. This is something he knows best, and he does this well. He knows how to be a shield for others, how to make sure nothing else can touch them when danger is imminent. That is his job and he takes it seriously. He knows the good things and the bad things that come with the job, but he sees it as though a manner of repaying those who took care of him when he needed it most. He is willing to throw away his life to protect who he loves someone if it means repaying them. The Morettis saved his life, and in turn, he learned to do this best.

Observing. With his whole job, day in and day out, he is required to be on high alert. He has learned to carefully survey his surroundings wherever he goes, being sure that there is nothing dangerous and if there is, to be completely aware of it. He does this whenever he is in familiar surroundings as well, such as the nice apartment he, Luka, Helena, and Selina live in together. If anything changes, he tends to notice it rather quickly. The same goes for people.

Enduring. He has taken his fair share of beatings, emotionally and physically, and has earned himself a tough outer skin, literally and figuratively speaking. Like anything, time has made him capable of lasting longer in certain conditions. Exercising also seems to make him more capable of lasting longer in conditions that require physical exertion.

Balanced. This is mostly referring to his physical state. He makes sure he gets a decent amount of time to exercise every day, whether it's just twenty minutes or two hours. He will likely take a quick run in the morning or do different exercises to keep himself in shape. Physically, he is well balanced, between muscle and cardio alike.

Weaknesses:

Devotion. He will do whatever it takes to protect the ones he loves and will do whatever he can not only for the Morettis, but for Giratina as well. He is thoroughly devoted to the Pokemon's cause and the cause of the family. Nothing would keep him from thinking any different nor deviate from this purpose he finds himself with. It gives him something of a one-track mind, and his loyalty may one day kill him.

Sleep. There have been nights where he will notice things not quite where they should be, and he will not sleep because of the off-chance that something or someone could be there to harm what he is protecting. Some nights he will stay up, disrupt his sleep pattern, watch over Luka while he sleeps to make sure nothing is amiss. Sometimes he loses out on sleep, messes up his sleep patters, and it's almost like he has some form insomnia.

Power. There are the disadvantages to his power that tend to be quite obvious, and sometimes not so much. He cannot use too much at once. If it goes above a certain level, it can cause him severe muscle strains and if he were to tear one muscle even slightly, then it likely wouldn't heal properly because of any strains. He is careful with his power in this sense--like breaking into something; he would break the lock, not the entire door.

Submissive. He has learned his place quite well over time. Luka, and the Morettis in general, are the masters and he is the servant. He has been reminded time and time again that they were the ones who saved him, and that he has his place among them. Keep in mind that Leonardo is the one telling him these things, having pounded that into his head for some time and, quite frankly, he tends to be scared shitless of the ghost.

Obedient. He has to do what they say, hands down, whether he likes it or not. This seems to be hardwired into his brain. It's not the most pleasant thing to go through most of the time, and he doesn't always like the things he has to do that Leonardo has to do. But he knows he has to be obedient, and it could very easily get him killed or put in a very bad place if he isn't careful.

Personality:

Shy. He is not a social butterfly in the slightest. He does not do so well in socializing, finding himself incredibly timid in front of other people. He withdraws into himself around those he is not familiar with, nervous that he could say or do something wrong that would badly embarrass himself, even though Selina or the like may go out of her way to embarrass him in public simply to enjoy the reaction she can get out of the man. This is usually where his stutter comes in, and it tends to be purely circumstantial, revealing itself depending on the situation. He is far more comfortable around people he does know and the stutter suddenly isn't there. Whenever he is embarrassed, the stutter is accompanied by a blush. He is self-conscious of the movements he makes in front of strangers, of every action he chooses to take, knowing it can reflect badly not only on himself, but on the Morettis as well. He also has a severe lack of confidence when it comes to speaking his mind about many subjects, specifically when it comes to his own feelings, but it also remains hard wired into his brain that sometimes it's not his place to speak out about things.

Devoted. There are many things this man is devoted to, some more and less than others, but to begin with basics, he is very loyal to the cause that is for Giratina. Cult or not, he was raised to believe the stories which Giratina once told the father of Leonardo. While Leonardo is not that trustworthy of a man, the others have always believed that story, and he has no reason to believe otherwise as well. He will do whatever he can and whatever he is told to make sure Giratina escapes his void, whether it's incantations or sacrifices (human or animal), he will do it, because he firmly believes it will help. Someone he is not so devoted to is Leonardo, though this is more of personal dislike, even though he will listen to him for the most part out of fear. His sole job, for the most part, is to be a bodyguard and a servant to Luka. The relationship between them is that of close friends, albeit awkward some of the time, but he feels more of a tie to him than he does to his other devotions. He is loyal and faithful to Luka, and will do whatever it is the man tells him to do. In the end, his true devotions begins and ends with him.

Protective. This has seemed to be something that would have been ingrained in his head even if he weren't given the role to do so. Anyone he does form a decent relationship with, he seems to feel incredibly inclined to protect them, to make sure no harm befalls them. He is less protective over Selina because he does not have that close of a relationship with her, and he does not necessarily like her. His relationship with Luka is a good example. He is rather attached to the male and feels a great need to protect him, beyond the fact that it is his job to do so. If the job weren't in place, then it would be likely of him to feel the same way. He prevents harm, safeguards what is precious, and acts a shield to keep the treasure from being harmed. It has been mentioned before, but he will throw his life away on a whim if it means keeping Luka, or others, safe. This is something that is incredibly easy for him to admit doing. He knows he would do it, and he isn't afraid to say so.

Awkward. Overall, he is an incredibly awkward person, especially when dealing with people he isn't too familiar with. He tends to make situations rather uncomfortable, unsure how to handle many situations. Having spent a lot of his younger years in an orphanage where he didn't seem to be able to make any friends, he didn't adjust too well to social situations and doesn't really know how to handle talking to or dealing with people. He has a strange tendency to back out of conversations or to avoid them in general. He stutters when he tries to speak to strangers, or finds himself quite often soft-spoken, which makes dealing with him rather difficult. He doesn't always know what to say or how to react, and can easily end up making any sort of conversation uncomfortable or unpleasant for both parties. He can be a bit of a problematic character sometimes, being stubborn and making some things troublesome.

Intelligent. For the most part, he isn't really one to spend his time outside the apartment and never really did in his early years. Luka isn't too capable of going outside all that often, and it was advised in the early years that he didn't, so Nelio often found himself reading a variety of books. Concetta also gave them a fairly decent education, but once the years ended up passing, he needed to start learning about the more physical aspect of life that came with being a bodyguard. He is knowledgeable in the use of certain weaponry, in fighting, and in various tactics. He is quick-witted and swift on his feet, perceptive of even the smallest changes that can occur within the are around him. This makes him a good fighter, recognizing a small change and coming up with possible next moves. He also has incredibly insightful moments from time to time.

Afraid. The list of things he is afraid of is not all that long, but there are some things he truly is fearful of. His fears tend to range from silly things and onto people, though those he is most afraid of are technically dead. His silly fears are among the "My Little Pony" series; it's akin to a fear of clowns. The cartoonish features just bother him to an incredible extent. He is also afraid of horror films, which include suspense and thrillers and gores alike. Anything that can be classified as a horror is something he tends to avoid, and he isn't the only one. Luka, Selina, and Helena fall into this category with him, mostly because they wonder if the things they see happening in the movie are things that Leonardo is capable of doing. Leonardo, while a complete asshole, is terrifying to them. They are incredibly aware that he has been capable of things that would give them nightmares, and that alone makes them afraid. Personally, he is fearful that he will fail, fail to protect the one that he has been assigned to protect at the cost of his life. A small part of him is afraid of the disapproval he would receive should he fail, but a larger part is afraid to just lose Luka.

Observant. He notices things, and many of his attributes play into this fact for him. He isn't one to throw himself into any sort of social situation, preferring to linger in the background and just watch what's going on. It helps keep him away from having to interact with other people, but that's beside the point. His job requires him to remain alert, notice any small change within his immediate area, because it could honestly mean the difference between life and death. "Eyes like a hawk" is a relatively good comparison to the trait. He is aware of small things that go on, whether it has to do with his surroundings or even with a person's mannerisms. He's good at picking up on tiny shifts in personality or thought or movement. If someone is cheerful about something and momentarily later hiding a slight bit of disappointment, he notices the change in expression, either by a physical drooping or even just a dimming light in the eyes or even in their tone. The voice is usually the biggest giveaway.

Hardened. When you live with the Morettis, you'd better be prepared to live with some rather disturbing things. He didn't learn many of these things until his later years, which quickly scared him straight. He has had to hurt people before, whether in self-defense or because Leonardo told him to go take care of someone, and there have been instances where he's had to fetch a sacrifice for Giratina. Though the very idea disgusted him at first, he has grown completely numb to it. It's in his mind that such things will help Giratina more than it will hurt anything else, so he has grown numb to seeing the gore and the pain and the terror. He can't watch horror movies because of this, though, for it gives him terrible nightmares when he manages to catch some sleep. He isn't easily upset in front of others, holding as though a shield would. He also has some physically tough skin, having taken his fair share of beatings, and when one works hard enough and long enough, the callouses build up over time.

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BACKGROUND:

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History:

Part One: The Morettis

The history of the Morettis span back many countless generations. They were a family of royalty at one point in time, and the throne changed hands often, for the house was filled with lies and traitors. However, that has nothing in particular to truly do with this story, so that part will be saved for another day. With the throne changing hands so many times, they were left to bury their dead quite often and they had claimed themselves a specific place that is now known as Turnback Cave.

Originally, the area was an old building, built up high and beautiful, covered in intricate and lovely designs that represented the family well. However, over time, the family and the building alike fell to ruin. Thinned out, the Morettis moved far from their place of reign, but their bloodline was carried on for hundreds of generations. Eventually, they moved back into the region where their family had once ruled, though times had changed severely. The area where the building for the dead once was had been overtaken by a cave. But an old Moretti, name unknown to this day, but the father of Father Leonardo, continued his ritualistic visits to the grave sites.

He paid his respects, but found something more than he bargained for on one day.

Giratina had spent a long amount of time trying to find his way out of his "prison", and eventually found a stable pocket within Turnback Cave, specifically at the alter. Many of the bodies of royalty were buried in this area, so Leonardo's father frequented the area in order to pray and pay his respects. He prayed to Arceus at the time, for it was an era where belief in gods was strong, but he happened upon the alter when Giratina decided to make an appearance. The man, to say the least, was terrified.

This was not a god he had seen, but only heard terrible stories of, and he had every reason to be afraid, but he could not run and quickly found himself enraptured by the story the god of antimatter was telling him. How he was wrongfully imprisoned, how the story of creation truly was compared to what everyone seemed to believe. He displayed his powers to the man, which further convinced him that the poor creature had been wronged in the worst possible ways. He wanted to help.

What was originally intended to be a group of supporters turned into a cult quickly, and Leonardo's father left it all to him. Though, the darkness of the whole thing affected him, as well as those involved. They murdered, stole, and extracted people from their good lives to be a part of this cult. Leonardo went through many wives, had many children, many of which he killed himself. He instated the rule that is prominent even now: once a member turns thirty years of age, they will be sacrificed in the name of Giratina, and their spirit kept on the planet to further worship him, perform rituals to free him from his prison.

Giratina went on searching for different pockets into the human world, and one day he did not come back. Unbeknownst to them, the Griseous Orb had been stolen and had broken the connection between the two worlds, preventing Giratina from returning to the human world. Gyaku was gone and they did everything in their power to bring the beast back into the world, but nothing was working. The group eventually began to dissipate over the years, but Leonardo was persistent, and in the last couple hundred years has been collecting others. He realized he needed to look outside of the blood ties.

He came across Mario and collected him into the group first, and then found himself Concetta, giving her purpose once more. Concetta found Shaina and brought her into the mix, wanting to help her and be there for her like a mother would. He found the last living heirs of the Moretti family, and the mother was in very poor condition; a drunk, but he took her in anyways. Luka was her only child at the time, but was raised by Concetta and Shaina and Mario gladly, carefully. Nelio came into the mix not long after, abandoned by his own mother, and the mother of Luka and Selena died quickly after Selena was born.

Part Two: Nelio

In all honesty, Nelio doesn't remember his parents, or much of his younger life before he was nine. All he knows is that he was born into the Remoor region, abandoned, by his mother or his father or both of them, on the doorsteps of an orphanage. It wasn't the best place in the world, but he was definitely not one of those people to stand up for himself. He knew he had a strange power and could often be found bending metal to entertain himself, which made him different, set him apart, and got him picked on.

At age eight, he refused to deal with the others at the orphanage anymore and ran away from them. He figured out to pick through the garbage and to steal bits of food where he could in order to survive for a few months. That did not last long, though, because Concetta came across him one particular night not long after he turned nine and took him into the small church building that the Morettis owned. She helped him clean up, fed him, and gave him a place to stay for the night. He would be introduced to everyone the next day.

Nelio was scared of the others, especially when he was told and convinced that Concetta, Mario, Shaina, and Leonardo were ghosts. It was quickly decided, though, that he would make a good bodyguard for Luka. Luka had hemophilia, a blood condition that caused him to bleed a lot even with a slight cut, as though he were on permanent blood thinners. Even a simple bruise could be internal bleeding. He needed a bodyguard for this purpose, and so Nelio was assigned for such a task. Granted, Luka was very much his opposite and Nelio wasn't sure how to react, used to being bullied.

It didn't last long.

The boys grew to be quite close. Luka was kind to him, fascinated by his powers, but acted very different around most other people. Luka was a good actor. Nelio quietly grew more accustomed to using his power, forming small blades for weapons and assorted jewelry and such for fun. He would make the jewelry for Luka from time to time, who was treated like a prince among them, and he liked doing so. They didn't get in much trouble as young children and Nelio often had to keep Luka from causing any trouble or getting into any.

The strangest part about the whole ordeal for Nelio was Shaina. The old ghost, odd in many, many ways, as much as she was dangerous, seemed to develop a particular attachment to him that he could not shake. She quickly became that role in his life of an overprotective older sister, the type to also squeak over him in public and pinch his cheeks at every turn, which he grew to dislike, but tolerated because it was her. He formed a rather close bond with Shaina, and she has always seemed to be more on his side than Leonardo's, which, even now, is some form of comfort to him.

Around the time that he was twelve, and Luka was ten, the pair were off playing in the immediate woodlands, enjoying the scenery and nature around them despite Luka's blood disorder. Nelio didn't realize the severity of a simple paper cut until later, but this isn't the part for that. In the midst of their play, they came across a young girl, about eight years old or such. She was unconscious, and Nelio managed to heft her over one shoulder carefully and take her back to the church.

Concetta tended to her while she slept, and the boys remained by her curiously until she woke. The poor thing had lost her memory, and had no sight in one of her eyes, but the only thing she could remember was the name Helena. They welcomed her into the family nonetheless, though Leonardo saw her as a mere tool in the same way he did Nelio, as simply a bodyguard and a servant for the next child of the Moretti. Selina, younger than Luka by about eleven years, was born shortly after Helena managed to make herself at home. It was decided from there that Helena would be Selina's bodyguard, but until the child was old enough to go about on her own, Helena spent her time with Nelio and Luka, growing close to both.

The childhood was relatively normal, a rather shocking thing to say, but normal by their standards. Every day was wrapped in worshipping Giratina, learning about him, trying many different rituals to free him from his prison. They were repeatedly told how Dialga and Palkia were responsible for what trapping him within that metaphorical cage. Nelio believed in these stories greatly, pledged time and time again that he would do what it took to free Giratina, and when (really if) he mentioned it to someone else, he would Clive the strangest looks. Honestly, to the majority of the population, it wasn't normal for a twelve year old to worship a "dark" Pokemon.

The closer Nelio grew to Luka, the stronger his feelings became, though at the time he didn't realize what those feelings meant. A specific incident, something that Leonardo put Mario, someone Nelio treats like an estranged uncle, up to, left Nelio to have a deep realization and a strengthened resolve that would make him take his job that much more seriously. It was a few weeks before they were left to be put in an apartment. Leonardo took Nelio aside one point in time, turning him to watch as Mario purposely cut Luka on the hand with a sharp corner, playing it off as an accident.

The cut had been so small, so insignificant, yet he was bleeding and bleeding. The blood was just pouring from his hand, and for a moment he didn't understand why, but he was scared. The fear gripped his heart with iron talons as he pressed cloths around the wound and medical attention was sought to fix the small cut. That was really the first time he learned the damage that Luka's hemophilia could do to him, even if it was from something as simple and insignificant as a scratch. He was barely eighteen at that point, but it had terrified him, and made him take his job more seriously. He seemed to rapidly gain a "wrap Luka in bubble wrap" approach after that incident.

They lived in the apartment for a few years by themselves before Helena and Selina. At that point, Selina was twelve, Helena was twenty one, Luka was twenty three, and Nelio was twenty five. The ghosts were, and still are, frequenting the dark little church as their living quarters, but mostly wandered away to see if there was any sign of Giratina or any sign of someone being able to help, become a further part of the cult. Leonardo bothered the four of them in the two years they've all lived together, checking up on them, making sure nothing was amiss. At least by his standards.

Leonardo bothers Luka with different things, such as an heir. Considering he is almost thirty, he is running out of time to produce a child, and Leonardo brings him various women. Some are prostitutes, some are not, but both have been promised pay. Luka has turned them down with little interest so far, and Nelio finds relief in that, the irritable, jealous thoughts in his head that constantly tell him to covet the man to himself, which he promptly has been trying to ignore. He finds that incredibly difficult, but keeps pounding into his own mind that its unprofessional to have any kind of affectionate feelings for someone you're supposed to be protecting, that it wouldn't be allowed, and that Giratina only knew what Leonardo would do with his skin if he ever found out.

In the last about four or five years, Nelio has been put to work by the cult for various reasons, tending to be a rather decent way of getting to people perfect for their rituals--most of which are sacrificial. He never really has to stick around to see these sacrifices, even though he does because of the underlying threatening tone in Leonardo's voice, but he is the one to fetch those who are being sacrificed, whether by force or persuasion. He has almost gotten himself killed a few times, picking the wrong fights with the wrong people, but has managed to come out alive. He has never had to do the killing, or worse, himself, but Leonardo and Mario hint often that that part of it will be starting soon enough. He is fairly sure no one knows about the frequent nightmares it gives him, leaving him to wake abruptly every night in a cold sweat.

Nelio tries so desperately to stay focused on the happier things in his life. Luka, Helena, and even that little brat, Selina. Though, when he pauses to think about it, it won't be so happy for very long. Ghosts are immortal yes, but they feel cold, lifeless, and he knows this from the strange embraces Concetta and Shaina have given him. It's an unpleasant, almost sickening sensation it leaves in his stomach, as much as he loves them. In the embraces he had shared with Luka and Helena, even Selina on occasion, he savors that warmth. It's so lively and comforting, giving a feeling of security, like a heavy blanket draping on his shoulders. He wants to deny it, but he knows its coming soon; he doesn't want to lose what he loves most...

Part Three: Project Ghost

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MWAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH. YOU GET TO KNOW NOTHING. ONLY EXE AND I KNOW. And maybe Luna. But I will add this evil plot of evilness in when the time comes. For now, the time is not yet here. BE ON THY WAY. In the mean time, have a Thor gif that accurately represents my reaction to the feels of this plot:

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Pokemon:

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Name: Luna
Species: Aurorus [ Rock x Ice ]
Level: 65
Gender: Female
Ability: Refrigerate and Snow Warning.
Origin: This Pokemon was given to him as a sort of welcoming gift. She is one half of the "Dino Duo" between Nelio and Luka. Luka possesses a Tyrantrum that is in the other half of the duo. The pair of Pokemon grew up together and are relatively close.
Personality: Luna is a sweetheart, to say the least. She is a little more outgoing than Nelio and enjoys small talk with others. She takes on an almost motherly disposition over Nelio and Luka alike, even the other Pokemon in the small group that she calls a family. Yet, there are traits that she has picked up from Nelio along the way, mainly his awkwardness in certain situations and his observant ways. She tends to notice the smaller things among people and is usually good to keep around for that purpose. She is pleasant company to have in general, sweet and kind and good-natured, even a little bit of a joker at times. She does tease that Tyrantrum counter part of hers about the eight inches she holds over him in height.
Attacks:

• Freeze-Dry
  
• Powder Snow
  
• Ancient Power
  
• Aurora Beam
  
• Nature Power
  
• Hyper Beam
  
• Blizzard
  
• Rock Tomb
  

Name: Gargoyle
Species: Sableye [ Dark x Ghost ]
Level: 56
Gender: Male.
Ability: Keen Eye, Stall, and Prankster.
Origin: A Pokemon that he came across in the forest and brought along the way.
Personality: He is a rather....strange character. He assumes the role of the swift assassin and the silent sentinel. He is good at following orders and at executing them when they are given, and he makes for a good watchman. He has always been a quiet creature, which often intensifies the awkward and strange vibes he normally gives off. He doesn't speak unless he really needs to, simply preferring to perch himself somewhere up high and gaze out over everything with his glittering eyes. He seems to have an incredibly odd fascination for carrots, too.
Attacks:

• Zen Headbutt
  
• Nightshade
  
• Shadow Sneak
  
• Faint Attack
  
• Punishment
  
• Shadow Claw
  
• Foul Play
  
• Shadow Ball
  

Name: Stark
Species: Bronzong [ Steel x Psychic ]
Level: 42
Gender: Genderless, but identifies male.
Ability: Levitate and heatproof.
Origin: Another Pokemon caught along the way.
Personality: Most of the time, he doesn't really seem to have a personality, standing in the corner almost like a decoration, a puppet. Though, whenever something is happening and he is involved, he has a few interesting qualities about him. He seems to get incredibly excited during a battle or even something as simple as a movie. He also has a tendency to doze off in the corner or even during a battle he might find boring, but if such a thing, like his naps, are disrupted, then he seems to have an incredibly explosive temper. Once his energy on that much is expended, he usually blinks and floats off to a corner, staring into space or returning to sleep.
Attacks:

• Payback
  
• Faint Attack
  
• Safeguard
  
• Iron Defense
  
• Extrasensory
  
• Hypnosis
  
• Confuse Ray
  
• Gyro Ball
  

Name: Razzle
Species: Klefki [ Steel x Fairy ]
Level: 32
Gender: Male
Ability: Prankster and Magician
Origin: A Pokemon given to him by Leonardo--meant for the express purpose of locking Luka in his room.
Personality: Sadly, Nelio doesn't have much of a use for him other than for locking various doors around Luka's room whenever Leonardo thinks he needs it, but he uses him for more than just that from time to time. The key Pokemon seems to have a rather sunny disposition on everything--and literally everything. Nelio isn't sure if the Pokemon is a little messed up in the head or what, but it certainly is questionable when he laughs at some really fucked up parts of movies or some rather...disturbing ideas that Leonardo may have. He worries for the sanity of the Pokemon, if there's even any left.
Attacks:

• Fairy Lock
  
• Fairy Wind
  
• Metal Sound
  
• Astonish
  
• Draining Kiss
  
• Ominous Wind
  
• Play Rough
  
• Magic Room
  

Name: Treble
Species: Slugma [ Fire ]
Level: 8
Gender: Male
Ability: Magma Armor, Flame Body, and Weak Armor.
Origin: A recent addition to the team, taken off the streets.
Personality: There is no doubt that this Pokemon is just a mere baby, spending most of his time sleeping or getting into things that he probably shouldn't. He is incredibly innocent and cute, capable of pulling off that face that could get him out of any sort of bad situation. He has a small tendency to accidentally set things on fire.
Attacks:

• Yawn
  
• Smog
  
• Ember
  
• Rock Throw
  

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ROLE-PLAYING SAMPLE:

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CLICK THE SPOILER TAG. DO IT. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.

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this is definitely just. this is an accurate Nelio reaction.


this one is just plain cute. we have lovely Luna (rper, not the dinosaur up there) for this gif.


clearly Nelio and Elias won't be getting along.


adapted to kill motherfrickers.


REJOICE. FOR HE IS AMONG US. (not sure if he's referring to Gyaku or himself in this one).


intense and hardcore dance dance revolution.


NELLIE MUSTACHE YOU A QUESTION


I TOLD YOU THAT YOU WOULDN'T BE DISAPPOINTED

[Feather]

ACCEPTED