-- the black star portal --

AN: There is no profile or history for any of these characters. Before all you profile perfectionists grab your torches and pitchforks, let me explain. I will not put them back in. Two reasons why. First, in my own opinion, if you need to read a profile sheet to find out what a character is like, that usually means it's not a part of the story. It's much more fun to read a story where you learn about the character bit by bit and get to know them over the course of the story. Second, I think that was the main thing that was limiting me in writing. I was trying to fit in their responses to a pre-concieved notion instead of just flowing with the situation. I think that's why it never sounded good to me. So, I'm trying it again, this time without fixing their personaities in stone. I have an idea, and I'll run with it and see what happens. I want my character's responses to be natural, not forced, and I think this will be the best way.