May 31, 2019 5:01:52 GMT -6
 zeke durmont just a hero to zero story... general info
appearance Despite his physical appearance, Zeke is approximately 5’9”, making him a mere average in terms of height. Nonetheless, his well-toned physical appearance allows him to appear strong compared to most men. His shoulders are notable broad, displaying his rather muscular physique without much effort. Consistent exercise maintains these powerful muscles, the physical shape of his body being evidently cared for. His entire body is filled with muscles, even going lengths to give him abs. Noticeably, Zeke’s complexion is fair, however, covered with numerous, pinkish scars which maim his torso. There is a large variety of scars covering Zeke’s torso, some being inflicted by blades while others appeared to be darkened patches from previous burns. There are a few less significant scars on his arms and legs, but they can only be noticed up close. From his time as a General, he lost his right arm which is replaced with a specialized prosthetic which feeds off his magic. A majority of it is silver, but there are darker portions around the elbows and other joints; it starts just above his elbow. The arm itself has no special abilities, even going lengths to sense pain. Due to it feeding off Zeke’s magic energy, he can use his abilities with it, however, he tends to get drained quicker because of it. As a result, he must rest properly and assure his energy levels stay high to properly use the prosthetic, or else it may entirely cease function. From a mere glance, people would notice the long scar which stretches across the bridge of Zeke’s nose, the edges just reaching the cheeks. Similar to a majority of his scars, this one takes on a pinkish complexion. His cheekbones are settled high on his face, leading down into a strong chin. He has a chiselled face, most finding his facial features to fall under the category of conventionally handsome. Brown is the colour of his eyes, their colour being rather dull compared to some shades out there. He constantly keeps his hair in a particular style, finding it favourable under most circumstances. The sides and lower back of his hair are kept short, the top is longer. These sections are his natural hair colour, which is a very dark brown, however, it can look black in certain lightings. A tuft in the front of Zeke’s hair is dyed white maintained under most circumstances to create the desired effect. Clothing is best described as average for Zeke since he prefers not sticking out. He maintains a style which most people would expect. He wears solid-coloured shirts under most circumstances in a variety of colours. Blue jeans are a frequent choice, Zeke wearing several different shade variations to mix things up; usually, these are darker colours. Occasionally, he will wear sweaters, however, due to his breed of dragon, this is not common. If he wears a jacket, it is oftentimes merely because he found it comfy for the occasion. He rarely wears formal clothing and only will under circumstances of it being a special event. personality
abilities Ice Manipulation -- Mastered The ability to manipulate ice, allowing the user to make, shape and control ice. The ice dragon blood which roams through Zeke’s veins is incredible and powerful. Similar to his father, Zeke is renown for his intense power in ice manipulation and was trained at a young day by his father. Plenty of work has been placed into Zeke’s ice manipulation, allowing him to accomplish many things. He is capable of mass scale manipulation, allowing him to defend himself and assist others with ease, however, these large manipulations can exhaust Zeke should it be used for extensive periods of time. Furthermore, fire can easily melt his constructs, making it difficult to fight this element of fire. When creating ice, Zeke’s right arm cannot manifest it inside his hand after losing it. The ability is not completely compatible with his ice manipulation. Enhanced Strength -- Advanced The ability to access strength beyond the mundane human ability, giving the user plenty of power. As a dragon, Zeke is extremely strong, especially after years of exercise and training his enhanced strength. He is capable of moving heavy items with ease, oftentimes, accomplishing these tasks single-handedly. In combat, Zeke can damage people immensely because of his intense strength, the man being capable of throwing people far distances and breaking bones with frightening ease. He can even break through walls by using his extreme strength. Unfortunately, this comes with consequences based around Zeke’s muscles. Overuse can result in soreness or stiffness on occasion, resulting in Zeke potentially being bedridden if this reaches extreme levels. This can make Zeke vulnerable because of intense aches and stiffness he can receive from overuse. Under most circumstances, Zeke can use his enhanced strength for 1-2 hours before the soreness or stiffness could potentially settle on, although, this is in quick succession, if used sporadically, he would be fine. Pain Suppression -- Mastered The ability to suppress the sensation of pain, allowing the user to endure more than the average person. From years of working as a TRS hunter, Zeke has trained his pain suppression to excellence. During his time being tortured, Zeke’s pain suppression oftentimes became the only way he could avoid sharing information. Nonetheless, Zeke still requires energy to fuel his suppression abilities, thus not receiving the proper diet or food at all can still wither the ability to nearly nothing. For hours, Zeke can suppress the pains he is feeling, allowing him to tough through situations and keep functioning through pains that would regularly be unbearable. The only downside is the lack of reception from suppressed pain nerves can result in Zeke pushing himself too far. In these moments, he could risk damaging the wounded area more. Dragon Transformation -- Beginner The ability to transform into a dragon, however, once the user goes too far, there is no way back. When fully transformed, the user will become a feral beast who is unable to control themselves. Cautionary tales of full transformation haunted Zeke’s teenage years as his father insisted he needed to control the beast inside. There were plenty of frightening stories about those who drifted too far, thus Zeke avoids invoking this power despite the things it gives him. As a result, he is unable to summon his wings or gain extra strength due to his insistence against using it. Furthermore, he prefers having some definition of speed to assist him in scenarios where retreat is necessary. To counteract his ineptness in semi-transformation, Zeke has exercised plenty so his natural muscle can assist him in these situations. This being said, a larger dragon in semi-transformation can easy out-strength him. Naturals: Thermal Resistance, Freezing Immunity, Enhanced Durability, Magic Tasting, Immortality backstory TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence, death, torture, amputation Born in Lorsette to Isaac and Fiona Durmont, people expected big things from Zeke. Isaac Durmont was an elite TRS hunter, a powerful dragon who proved himself as worthy of his position. He fought for justice, believing the TRS to be the collect path to freedom. Protecting innocent civilians was Isaac’s goal, thus he worked extensively to keep the people of Lorsette. Meanwhile, his mother, who was a guardian born on Earth, worked in the cafeteria for the TRS, desiring to use her incredible cooking skills to support the TRS. They met through the TRS, becoming close from their mutual beliefs on the TRS was the correct path. Work brought them closer, and their shared beliefs assisted in assuring their relationship became strong. Furthermore, the pair were both Heaven species, allowing them to avoid scrutiny from their grandparents; they were always particular and held a deep disdain to Hell species. From the beginning, Zeke’s parents were extremely loving, the pair working hard to take care of their young son. They were a happy family, their infant child bringing them endless joy. From a young age, Zeke was aware of the TRS, the abbreviation was a constant in the young boy’s life. Working for the organization searching for peace was considered a great honour in his family. Many family members of the Durmont family worked for the TRS, thus Zeke’s childhood was filled with stories of heroes associated family. There were plenty of familiar names and incredible stories which made Zeke’s eyes widen. Everything about the appraised organization was spectacular, the heroes his family became were mesmerizing. It seemed from an impressionable age, Zeke was already preparing himself to become a hero. The benevolent young boy wished to vanquish the dastardly Assembly; the people who brought misery into their world. His childhood vivid with imagination, Zeke placing himself in the boots of his family and pretending to be an incredible warrior. Although, those thoughts and goals were temporarily distracted when his parents allowed him to meet their neighbour’s son, Kiernan. Offers of playtime a mere short walk away sounded incredible, thus Zeke would joyfully head over and play with Kiernan every day. They would play a variety of games, having plenty of fun being together. At times, Zeke could even be clingy to his friend and held the tendency to hug him tightly or hold his hand to lead him somewhere. There were moments where Zeke would request to lead Kier somewhere, however, it merely became a ruse to feel the warmth of their hands clasped together. Comfort was discovered in hand holding, the surreal sensation of closeness becoming a craving for the young child. Holding Kier’s hand felt special, bringing an endless calm to the youthful dragon, thus he attempted to gain those opportunities more. Alas, there were moments where his parents closed the doors and cooped him up inside for hours, their hushed words explaining his grandparents were coming. Childhood comprehension always resulted in a cock of the head and young Zeke innocently inquiring about why they could not meet his best friend. His parents were always tight-lipped about it, refusing to leave him home alone with the grandparents from his father’s side. Concern evident on their faces, they never allowed Zeke and his grandparents to leave their sight. The young boy was unable to understand why his parents’ sight locked intensely on them during these moments, but guilelessness kept his inquiries silenced. Furthermore, the young child respected his parents greatly, providing another reason for him to avoid questioning them. During a pleasant spring day, Zeke’s grandparents desired to take the young child for a walk down the street. Rarely would the young boy’s grandparents toured him around the streets. He remembered watching Kier approach, a broad smile gracing his lips as he patiently waited for his friend to grow close. There was a disgusted groan, a sneer breaching his grandparents face when they noticed his closest friend, a kitsune. The stupid hellspawn bastard thinks he holds the right to befriend Zeke. Immediately, the young dragon froze, his eyes flitting towards his grandparents with complete horror. How could somebody speak about Kier that rudely?! Without hesitation, his father scolded them while Zeke’s eyes filled with tears, hurt by the callous words used to describe his closest friend. The young boy began crying, an upset rambling about Kier being his friend escaping his lips. Each derogatory comment towards Kier were needles stabbing into Zeke’s heart. Insistence about these horrible notions worsened the situation, the grandparents successfully upsetting the young boy. Quickly, his father acted, calming his son slightly before telling him to go play with Kier. A standoff would inevitably occur, Zeke unaware of his father’s desires to raise his son to have acceptance inside his heart. When his father and mother started dating, they together learned peace arrived with acceptance, thus they decided to teach their child these values. As they were shoved away to play, a teary-eyed Zeke grabbed Kier’s hand and whispered, requesting for them to remain nearby. The young boy wished to eavesdrop on the conversation despite his upset, his curiosities about what his father would do becoming greater than his sorrow about his grandparents’ words. Nearby, they played hide and seek, Zeke pretending to search for Kier while he eavesdropped. The shouted words were impossible the block out, the inappropriate language his grandparents used to describe Kier bringing fresh tears to his eyes. Everything ended as his father screamed at them to pack their things and leave. The screams resulted in Zeke glancing over his shoulder at his enraged father, listening as his grandparents attempted to argue about having no place in Lorsette to go. Alas, Zeke’s father would hardly listen to their words as he repeated for them to leave his home. They stomped towards the home, and only when they entered the house, did his father turn around to notice Zeke staring at him. A frown breached his angered expression, concerns about the things he taught his son in that instant crossing his mind. The tear slicken face Zeke possessed compelled his father to come closer as he attempted to soothe his son. When his son ceased crying, his father called for Kier, working hard to get the young boy to leave his hiding place. Eventually, both boys were in front of them, the father reaching around to hug both boys as he quietly apologized about what they heard. Afterwards, his father softly placed his hands on Kier’s shoulders, asking the young boy to sit beside Zeke and assist with soothing him. Kier persuaded him he was fine, that everything was okay and he could manage to assist in calming his son. When his father hurried towards the house, Zeke turned to his friend, staring at Kier because he knew his closest friend was lying. Quietly, the young dragon mumbled out the words, inching closer and wrapping his arms around Kier. He snuggled his best friend, remaining close while he waited for his father to handle his grandparents. Screams could be heard as the grandparents picked up the argument again, heading to the freshly called taxi, Zeke covering his Kier’s ears to protect him. He cared more about his closest friend opposed to himself. Finally, they entered the taxi, Zeke’s grandparents finally being taken away. From around the fence, his father arrived, frowning at the boys. He drew both into another hug, thanking Kier for soothing Zeke as needed. Alas, they remained nearby as the father’s eyes flitted between the young boys, a soft sigh escaping his mouth. The man’s words escaped his lips slowly, Zeke’s father explaining that what his grandparents’ said was horrible and handling these situations with anger was not always the answer. The conversation was long, Zeke’s father assuring the two boys understood the situation. Anger was not always the answer and that their opinions of hell species were ignorant notions. Another apology escaped the man’s lips before he slowly grabbed Zeke’s hand and lead his young son home. Later, his mother returned home, the situation is explained and Zeke’s grandparents never returning to their home again. The relief was discovered in the notion of the grandparents from his father’s side never setting foot in their home. As time proceeded, Zeke and Kier were secretly referred to as puppy lovers because of their affection towards one another. They were extremely close, remaining friends throughout the early years and easily into their teens. In hushed thoughts, nobody thought the pair would last as a couple despite their closeness; they believed fate led them down the path of friendship. As they developed as people, Zeke’s intense emotions towards Kier began transforming into an extreme crushing for his friend. Beautiful, incredible personality and plenty of common interests only increased Zeke’s attraction to Kier. The young dragon fell hard for his childhood friend, but there were sayings around their class at the time about the first relationship never lasting. Plenty of times, the painful notion ached Zeke’s heart as he refused to lose Kier as a friend. Those thoughts of asking and denial making everything awkward kept his voice silenced. He loved Kier but losing the man he cared about most entirely was not an option. A majority of Zeke’s time was spent hanging around Kier, however, training on behalf of his father began around the age of 13. Constantly, the young dragon pleaded to be taught hunter skills, the stories from his childhood inspiring him down a different career path and his father finally decided it was time. Excitement filled Zeke when he discovered he could finally learn the abilities provided alongside the basics of terror hunter. Plenty of power was displayed when his father showed the capabilities of his powers, Zeke watching wide-eyed when his father accomplished these tasks. However, before they could proceed, he felt the weight of his father’s hands on his shoulders as he stared at his son. The young adolescent met the man’s gaze, these actions being marked up under as things his father did when stating something important. A soft sigh escaped his lips, Zeke remaining silent as he awaited the words of wisdom his father held about training. Zeke… there is one important thing you need to remember as a dragon… You have an edge you can never cross, or else you will lose control. It doesn’t matter how experienced you are, anybody could lose control. As you transform more into the mighty beast, the more powerful your abilities may become, but the more its feral nature may stir inside you. Even invoking it slightly could yield you the power you’re looking for, but you must never cross that fine line between human and monster… If you do… You will be putting lives at risk since removing a fully transformed dragon is difficult… and they may… have to… Seriousness was evident, the young boy freezing when he noticed the traces of tears evident in his father’s eyes. The innocent question of dad… why are you crying? escaped Zeke’s mouth, but there was no answer. Arms promptly wrapped tightly around him, his father embracing him tightly. For a brief moment, Zeke silently listened to the weeping of his father, uncertain of how he could make his father feel better. The embrace was soon reciprocated, the young boy murmuring to his father, I promise I won’t cross the edge dad… Not if it’s going to make you and mom cry… A soft squeeze around his shoulders made it evident his father appreciated hearing those words from his young son. Alas, the entire situation frightened the young teen, and instead, he vowed to never invoke his dragon side. There would be no opportunities to fly or lizard-like eyes marking his face during the training. The furthest the young boy went was allowing his dragon-like tongue to manifest for the purpose of tasting magic in the air. The rigorous training allowed Zeke to grow muscular and athletic at a young age. There were people who swooned over his attractive form as the adolescent grew stronger. He gained an excellent comprehension of his abilities, suggesting he would become an excellent hunter. As his body became stronger, the young man would do subtle movements in hopes of gaining Kier’s attention. He feared things not working out properly, but deep down he desired to date, Kier. Alas, Zeke remained silenced, praying his beloved crush would ask him out; the rumours sent him spiralling into fears of completely losing his friend. At times, the young man used training as a distraction from his feels, but they always boiled to the surface. The hugging proceeded, even hand-holding when in private situations; he wanted nobody to discover his intense crush on Kier. Yet, the longer he secretly harboured those emotions of affection, the more they grew. As they grew older, the news of Kier’s parents dying was heartbreaking. While Zeke was not overly close to Kier’s parents, he felt horrible for his crush. Constantly, Zeke provided hugs and words of comfort to his precious friend, even going lengths to affectionately snuggle him in a desperate to sooth his beloved friend. There was endless uncertainty about how Kier was feeling, but the young ice dragon was determined to maintain his friend’s happiness the best he could. Calmly, Zeke would attempt to cheer his crush up, especially since knowing horrible things happened to his beloved friend was a heartbreaking experience. When the funeral arrived, Zeke attended to support Kier, remaining near his crush to support him. The young man could only imagine the abhorrent reality of losing one’s parents. Comfort would be provided whenever Zeke could manage. While the roots of his affection may have been noticed by some, he preferred to maintain Kier’s happiness than worry about the opinions of others. Graduation slowly ticked closer, Zeke eventually being sat down by his father who held important news. Many years ago, his father had lived in Victoria, British Columbia and held news of the pay for TRS hunters becoming higher after several events which recently lowered the count. There were plenty of sponsored apprentice opportunities, and his father believed he could successfully pull several jobs to allow Zeke a sponsored entrance. Certainty enveloped his father’s voice alongside pride, the man knowing the training he accomplished with his son would make him an excellent candidate. There were mixed feelings about the notion of leaving Lorsette, however, Zeke’s father persuaded him to be selfish and at least apply. The application was submitting and within a few weeks, the dragon was oddly disheartened to know he successfully got in, which meant leaving Kier. For weeks, Zeke displayed the symptoms of something constantly being on his mind, the young man being rather distracted throughout the days. Naturally, his close friend managed to notice his distraction one day while they were spending time together. A soft sigh escaped his lips as Zeke slowly explained that he would be moving to BC in a few months and was merely waiting for the housing arrangements to be completed. The congratulations he received resulted in a smiling facade crossing the dragon’s lips. Only a few more months with his long-term crush… it was a heartbreaking thought for him. Alas, all Zeke could do was smile as the months proceeded, his feigned happiness supporting him into the decision. His parents were immensely proud of him, already purchasing items Zeke could take for the move. The opportunity would provide Zeke with the career path he always dreamed of, and sometimes, people needed to be selfish... right? Due to those rumours of first relationships never working out, Zeke genuinely believed he never stood a chance of holding a long-standing relationship with Kier. Eventually, the day arrived to board the plane and be taken to Victoria, BC. Everything was properly in order, his future career inspiring intense pride in his parents. He remembered embracing both his parents and saying goodbye before finally turning to his crush. Inside, everything was hurting as he approached Kier and wrapped his arms tight around him. Similar to his parents, he promised to message when he could, but Zeke provided an extra squeeze. The emotions in his body were screaming at him to stay, however, he believed his path was officially set in stone. When he pulled away from the embrace, he stared at Kier for a long time, eyes flitting between his and awkwardly passing by those beautiful lips. He desired to gain the courage to kiss him and plead for Kier to follow him to British Columbia, but before he could move, the sounds of the speakers filled his ears and demanded him to head to his flight. Slowly, he released his crush, a sorrowful sheen breaching his eyes as he said farewell and promised to keep in contact. Afterwards, he turned and headed towards where he would board the plane. Once aboard, his fate was sealed, the young man gazing out the window, resisting the tears which wished to form in his eyes. When the long flight passed, Zeke landed in Victoria, BC and was an escorted to the provided dorms for recently flown over apprentices. Immediately, he was placed into the program, the studies being rigorous as the young man was quickly provided with a mentor. Throughout the months, he worked hard to become a successful hunter, the previous instruction given by his father proving to be useful at every turn. The training program officials were impressed by his progress alongside a few others who probably trained their lives for this opportunity. Yet, as time passed, Zeke found himself missing Kier immensely, but eventually, he had to discover a way to move on, thus, he went on a few dates when offered. Nobody seemed to compare to Kier, which made it impossible for Zeke to move on from his beloved friend he left in Lorsette. Months passed, Zeke successfully graduating from the TRS apprenticeship program and becoming a full-fledged hunter. Only a mere 3 years of work with the TRS allowed Zeke to become an elite hunter because of his capability and bravery in combat situations. Pride was evident around his family, the young man remembering the days he returned home to visit. His parents displayed endless joy about their son’s accomplishments and finally, he gained those few weeks to spend time with Kier. Unfortunately, the distance became a new silencer for Zeke because he feared if his crush returned his feelings, he would make him unhappy with a long-distance relationship. Thus, Zeke kept searching for a potential date as he slowly continued to climb the career ladder due to his level-headedness in these panicked situations. Around when he became the sergeant of the TRS in Victoria, BC, he met a woman name, Sophia Lockwood. He was about 28 when they began dating, the pair found it easy to get rather close, however, Zeke oftentimes found his thoughts on Kier. As they became closer, the dragon never mentioned his intense feelings for the incredible man; for his first love. Months of wonderful bliss allowed others to believe their relationship was excellent and for the time being, it was. During their dating phase, the pair had recklessly gotten drunk and returned home for some intimate fun. Weeks of sudden morning sickness and various other traits resulted in the pair discovering they could potentially be pregnant, however, it was confirmed with a pregnancy test and missed periods. The young sergeant was shocked, yet, overzealous considering he always wanted children. Not long after the discovery, Sophia and Zeke moved in together with plans of raising their child together. Only, living together proved to be rough on the pair, but they were determined to make it work; they needed to for their future daughter. Eventually, Sophia gave birth to Emily, their first child which overjoyed the young dragon to see their precious bundle of joy. They were happy together with Emily, however, the stresses of raising an infant only resulted in strains on their relationship. Throughout the first years, they became determined to make their relationship work, the pair working hard to plan how everything would go. Unfortunately, things only became worse as the pair struggled to work out their issues. In desperation, they decided to have another child when Emily became 2 in hopes they could manage and remain together for their children. However, there was a notable lack of intimate love between the pair, a majority of people noticing how they acted more like friends opposed to a couple. Once again, Sophia became pregnant, Zeke remaining by her side to help her through these rough times. As time proceeded, the pair would occasionally get into arguments, nothing extremely heated, but small disputes where neither would yield. Through Sophia’s pregnancy with their son, Zeke found himself messaging Kier because of his struggles. Speaking with Kier brought overwhelming positive emotions, even when the discussions were serious and related to Zeke’s current relationship. As months passed, their son’s due date arrived and he was born, the pair naming the young boy Lucas. Unfortunately, the relationship only got more unstable as Zeke was promoted to lieutenant and taking care of two children. Months after Lucas was born, the pair began bickering more, Zeke soon realizing the effects it could potentially have on their children should they be raised in this fighting. One evening after putting Emily and Lucas to bed, Zeke approached his girlfriend and requested they sit and talked in private. The pair talked out the whole situation, both arriving at the conclusion that their relationship was never going to work out. The pair broke up, soon sleeping in separate rooms while Zeke searched for a new place to live; he was 32 at the time. After deciding to separate, the pair made certain Emily and Lucas would understand it was not their fault for their decision to break up. The pair were civil about their decision to separate, deciding to hold joint-custody of the children. Both Sophia and Zeke valued their children having both parents in their lives, and thus cooperated in warranting one another to visit and raise their children. The pair remained close friends, allowing everything to operate smoothly between one another. Shortly after their separation, Zeke explained what happened to his parents who were disappointed, but believed the pair made a mature decision. There were apologies for what happened, however, Zeke acted laid-back about what happened. It was a probable outcome considering their recklessness in their relationship. Soon, Zeke’s messages to Kier increased, the dragon finding extreme comfort in speaking to his close friend. He supposed deep down, his heart still belonged to his first love, yet, he remained silent on his emotions. Time proceeded to move, Zeke and Sophia raising their children, but as separate parents. Each week, with some exceptions, the children would rotate houses. Both worked hard to provide for their children, love being evident in the family once Zeke and Sophia separated. There were several instances where Zeke would photograph his children having fun or posing to send to his parents and Kier. The young man worked extensively to create a stable household for his children, happiness becoming available daily as Zeke watched Emily and Lucas grow up. He refused to miss events which would occur in honour of his children and always assured to have holidays planned where both his ex-girlfriend and himself could attend. There were no doubts about how deeply Zeke’s affection towards his children was since the man found himself overzealous about every aspect of being a father. Whenever he was not spending time with his children, Zeke would be working or finding himself texting Kier or his parents. At the age of 40, Zeke was given a great honour by the TRS and promoted to General. His parents her overzealous, even travelling down to celebrate with their son on the recent change. The opportunity was also used to spend time with their grandchildren while their son adjusted to his newest position in the TRS. Everybody seemed happy for him, the dragon believing his life was absolute perfection. For 5 years, everything was absolute bliss for Zeke as he spent time with his children and regained his closeness to Kier through long-distance communications, however, everything would change. When a horde arrived in Victoria, BC, the dragon General sent out his forces and arrived to assist the situation. Things were going horribly as back up was called, the encounter proving to be more dangerous than expected. Black dust was thick in the air alongside blood, the TRS doing their best to defend Victoria from the terror threat, but there were not enough hunters. There were constant requests for back up to hurry, Zeke attempting to organize his hunters suitably to assure they could outlast, but eventually, the unexpected and overwhelming presence of Assembly forces kept breaking through. Their forces were withering, the General fighting with his hunters in a desperate attempt for victory, but they failed. People were dying, Zeke feeling helpless in the situation as more seemed to replace the ones he cut down. He thought he perished a warrior’s death, but 3 red stars located on the left side of his chest marked him out from the rest. Eventually, something smacked hard into the back of his head, the dragon’s vision going blurry after an extensive amount of time-fighting. He was certain he would meet Thanatos on the other side, but he was proven wrong. In recent news, many TRS hunters were lost after they fought desperately to keep the citizens from Victoria safe from a horde in the western area of the city. When reinforcements arrived on scene, many were deceased with few survivors being found in the chaos. The horde was eventually pushed back, however, many are severely wounded and several people are missing, including General Zeke Durmont who was on scene during the incident. There have been reports of somebody allegedly carrying a man who looked similar to the missing General, but these reports have not been confirmed. Damp, dark and cold, the room Zeke awoke it was a complete mystery from the lack of lighting. The man felt battered from the recent struggle against TRS forces, several bruises and cuts still evident on his body. Above his head, his hands were bound to a sturdy, stone wall as his knees uncomfortably stationed themselves on the hard, stone floor. Exhaustion kept his eyes bleary, the sharp hit from earlier making it difficult for Zeke to regain consciousness and focus. As time proceeded, he eventually found his eyes opening as they wildly flitted around, the General struggling against the restraints. Freedom felt impossible, the restraints seeming to zap away his energy, leaving Zeke in a panting fit. There will be no freedom for you, General Durmont… Those restraints are especially cursed to make it impossible for you to use your ice manipulation or strength. From the darkness a voice spoke, Zeke’s eyes glancing around as he shouted at the person to reveal himself. A woman draped in black robes entered the small pool of light, the General not realizing how much he needed to fear this individual. Shortly after regaining consciousness, it began the horror show which could haunt him for the rest of his life. The Assembly of Phantoms desired information about the TRS and their plans from the General himself. Brutally, they would torture Zeke every day over the course of months. Electrocution was a common tool, the dragon screaming as extreme voltages of electricity entered his body. He would wriggle, attempting to gain freedom or solace, but he quickly learned how helpless he was. They would give small doses of poison, allowing the abhorrent effects to torture his body inside and out, only ceasing when they feared the General would die before they could gather their information. Sharp knives were drawn across his skin, occasionally stabbing him and twisting only to heal those wounds afterwards. They did everything they could to inflict physical, mental and emotional pain onto Zeke in those months, however, the General refused to provide them with the information they desired. Their desperation grew as people worked harder to find Zeke, their beliefs being the General was potentially still alive. Thus, they strapped General Durmont, weakness becoming evident from lack of proper nutrition. Once they strapped him down, they amputated his right arm while Zeke was still alive. Despite his pleas to cease the pain, they merely continued until only his left remained. Afterwards, they strapped him back to the board, several rounds of electrocution occurring as they demanding information. Each time, they were denied, Zeke knowing the safety of Victoria alongside his children weighed heavily on his shoulders. The shocking proceeded, only subsiding when they heard an explosion in the facility, somebody shouting about TRS entering the area. Instantly, their interrogation methods became more deadly as Assembly forces attempted to fight off the hunters. Cursed weaponry was used in an attempt to torture Zeke into providing them with the information, the General screaming as time went on. Numerous cuts were evident on his body, but before the torturer could finally kill the man for protecting the people he cared about, someone slammed into him. At the time, Zeke hardly comprehended what was happening, his mind swimming in and out of consciousness from the intense pain and blood loss. Finally, the TRS forces arrived, deciding to rescue Zeke Durmont when they discovered he was inside the Assembly hideout. They worked hastily, a quick survey of Zeke’s condition making it evident he was not doing well both because of his injuries and lack of nutrition. Quickly, they prepared to transfer him to an ambulance, a skillful blood manipulator working hard to keep Zeke’s circulatory system under control. According to TRS forces, General Zeke Durmont was finally found after a unit successfully raided an allege Assembly hideout. The General was transferred to hospital after the hunters discovered him severely injured. Reports say he suffered several injuries from cursed weapons, electrical shocks and had an arm amputated by the Assembly. He is currently recovering in a Victoria hospital with many praying he will recover from the traumatic incident. For days, Zeke laid unconscious in a hospital bed while medical professions worked extensively to keep him in a stabilized condition. There was uncertainty on whether or not Zeke would survive the tragic incident, most stating he was fortunate to arrive at the hospital. His parents were called and informed their son was alive, however, was still unconscious and in severe condition. Immediately, they flew back down to Victoria to stay near their son, praying to Akari that he would survive the horrific encounter. Witnessing the once lively young man motionless in bed, a life support system was the only thing allowing him to survive was difficult on the entire family. His parents were upset, holding his hand and crying when they thought of the details of the horrific trauma their son endured. When possible, Sophia would bring their children to visit their father, the woman worrying she would be forced to bear grim news. Fortunately, things began improving as Zeke’s condition became better over time. Eventually, the man awoke to the pale walls of the hospital, the sensation of his mother squeezing his hand is the first thing he remembered. There were the subtle sounds of weeping as people worried about him before rejoice filled the room as they realized Zeke was awake. Slowly, he was eased off life support when they realized he was plenty capable of breathing and surviving without the addition. The family were escorted from the room as they attempted to gain more information for treatment purposes, the nurses starting with simple questions about his name and information related to his life. What happened to you after you were captured by Assembly forces? The question hit Zeke like a train, the man suddenly panicking as he began having a severe anxiety attack from merely hearing the question. The nurses lunged into action, soothing him and instructing him on how to breathe properly. The questions were concluded for the time being. Recovery started slowly, but the symptoms of Zeke’s trauma resulted in him being honourably discharged from the TRS only a few months afterwards. The man changed drastically, becoming unstable and sensitive to anything which reminded him of his torture. He was provided therapy and assistance in paying medical bills courtesy of the TRS because of his extensive work as a General. After a while, Zeke found himself struggling to maintain a job, going lengths to call his parents one late night and asking if he could move back home. The decision was difficult, Zeke knowing he would miss his children, but his lack of stability would be a horrible impact on them. Items were packed shortly afterwards, the dragon sitting down with his children and explaining he needed to leave for home. The situation was explained slowly, albeit, vaguely as Zeke did his best to inform his children there were no other options for himself. He assured them he still loved both Emily and Lucas very much. He promised to call them every single night and to try and return during holidays and birthdays to see his children. Afterwards, he boarded the plane and returned to Lorsette, Newfoundland. Not long after his return to Lorsette, Zeke discovered the name of the darkness lurking inside his mind, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It was onset from the cruel torture the dragon underwent during his time spent under Assembly custody. Thus the most difficult battle Zeke would face entered his world. The man struggled to live a normal life, his severe anxieties about what happened to him resulting in life becoming difficult, but an angel found him. Through the darkness, a familiar face returned to provide him with endless comfort, Kiernan. The man he loved through the years, yet, could never confess his feelings too. Without hesitation, Zeke was provided with the support he needed, Kier becoming his solace and comfort as he struggled to pull his life back together. Those feelings of affection he harboured were rekindled, Zeke wondering if they ever died when he lived in BC. Their closeness was regained, the former General finding it easier to cope with the symptoms as he was treated for the disorder and given support by his family and Kier. He slowly began exercising again, albeit, with somebody in the room because of the severity of his condition. Unfortunately, recent developments would prove to throw a wrench in Zeke’s progress when Sophia’s parents call and explain through gasping tears their daughter passed away. Frantic and upset with the news, the former General was quickly making arrangements. With his children motherless and Sophia’s parents unable to provide the financial support, Zeke was given full custody, the children planning to be flown down as soon as possible. misc - Likes: Baking, cooking, helping others, cold, winter, ice, calming music, swimming, quiet time, snuggling, soft blankets, nature, flowers, gardening, ice cream, relaxation, spending time with his children, kids, rain - Dislikes: Sick days, exhaustion, panicking, rudeness, heavy metal, burnt food, hot sauce, cigarettes, extreme heat, being alone, horror movies, stressful situations, threats, gore, fighting, static shocks, shock jokes - Fears: Thunder, electrocution, torture, loud noises, poisons, being captured, being trapped in a corner - Zeke suffers from severe PTSD from the torture he underwent. It cost him his job and even resulted in him having to move back home. It is extremely difficult for Zeke to talk about what happened to him when he was captured by the Assembly. He has had anxiety attacks from trying to talk about it. When certain events trigger the memories of his torture, Zeke has been known to have anxiety attacks as a result. These anxiety attacks can reach a severity where Zeke has had to be hospitalized as a result. Due to his PTSD, Zeke tends to maintain a constant air of nervousness and can be rather jumpy because of the incident. He fears it happening again, even having consistent flashbacks and vivid memories about what happened to him. Oftentimes, his disorder makes it difficult for him to sleep because he has frequent nightmares about what happened. He is currently undergoing treatment, but improvements appear to be slow. - Zeke tries to call his children every night since he misses them immensely. - Usually, Zeke will attempt to pretend he is alright to keep others from worrying. He mostly does this around his daughter and son. - Zeke rarely takes an actual sick day to focus on getting better. He does chores and still performs his duties as needed. He will only take a sick day if extremely sick. - He finds blue to be a very calming colour. It is his favourite and he frequently keeps it around him to promote calmness. - Zeke feels lost on what exactly he should do in the future. Becoming a hunter was his dream, but he is unable to accomplish the task now. - When he was apart of the TRS, Zeke's alias was Frost Bite because he would mostly use ice manipulation to fight. - Zeke’s main theme is Hang on a Little Longer by Unsecret (Feat. Ruelle) - His soulmate is Kiernan. | roleplayer info  ☆ NAME chibi magician ☆ RP EXPERIENCE about 8 years ☆ TIMEZONE central ☆ GENDER female ☆ AGE twenty ☆ OTHER CHARACTERS MALAKAI MOORS FELIX MELLOBROOK NATHAN BECKARD DESMOND WILTS KAITLYNN HARRIS FRITZ JACOBS NYLA KORVICH ARLO NORWOOD EMMERSON HALOGAN YVES LEVORA UMBERTO DARIAN VYLAD ZAIDER OCTAVIO KREMLEN BRASTI VANDERFELD PRESTON CLARK ZURIEL MARLINE PERSEPHONE ROSE LACHLAN FRAISER ALIANA LA ROSA CLYDE VELLESE ABEL MCCROFT HARRISON ACASTER WREN CATO RAMAGI VAUGHN MALLORI ISIDORE VYNLAY NOAH SULLIVAN KANO MIKAZUKI JAYDEN MILTON LAURENT MAYTHORN AVERY REEVES GWEN LA’ VARRIE NAOMI BLACKWATER BRAM VAN DIJK AARUSHI CALDWELL XENO MCFALLON ☆ FACE CLAIM VOLTRON, Shirogane Takashi (Shiro) ---------------------- THIS CHARACTER BELONGS TO CHIBI MAGICIAN. DO NOT STEAL. |
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