originally posted in:The Digital Dojo
*It was around Morning when Mortar decided to walk through the woods, to not have to worry about anything. He took his headphones, put [url=https://youtu.be/Qi69aTLYF8E]this[/url] on, and walked inside, seemingly letting out a long sigh. It's noon now, and Mortar still hasn't come out. That is because he found a strange hut that seemed to be abandoned. The hut seemed to be made of an old wood barely holding up, nails sticking out, and broken glass scattered around the perimeter. Mortar, being the curious bastard he is, walks up to it and looks through the broken window. A destroyed carpet, moth eaten couches, and years of termite damage*
*"Eh, I've been through worse" he thinks as he opens the door, which comes off it's hinges and almost falls on him when he touches the knob. But he jumps to the side, and after a minute, enters the room*
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"Yes...I'm ok, son. I'm gonna head out for a little bit, alright? Just gonna get some things first..." [spoiler]Does Orn still have access to his armor and weapons?[/spoiler]
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[spoiler]Not at the moment, no.[/spoiler] Mini Mortar: Doing what Dada?
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[spoiler]Damn.[/spoiler] "Look, why don't you...wait a sec, why do you look like Mortar?! So... Hold on. Where ARE we?!"
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Mini Mortar: Mo-Mortar? Dada, are you feeling okay? ???: Honey, did you drink too much yesterday?
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"Look, I just need the location...that's all. I forgot some things..." [spoiler]I suppose this was Mortar's past when he was out of the Underworld?[/spoiler]
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[spoiler]Yeah...[/spoiler] ???: Honey... we're in New Jersey, we just got back from White House Subs.
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[spoiler]Oh...great. I've gone from a god-serving knight to the father of a kid who got corrupted by a previous killing machine. Yahoo![/spoiler] [i]It all starts to kick in. Ornstein is staring at nothing now, confused at the thought. He was in the past, but...Mortar's father?[/i]
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???: Honey? Mini Mortar: Mama, what is Dada doing?
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"I'm...I'm not your dad. I promise. I'm Ornstein, sacred defender of Anor Londo, the home of the gods. I need to get Mortar. Now. Except...your Mortar. Your Mortar, I promise. You'll grow up, join a place called the Dojo...help me out...help so many others... You'll be a good kid. A good man. I know."
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Mini Mortar: Dada, you're going mad! *As his mother begins to usher you away, your vision fades a little. When it comes back, you are sitting at the table with his mother, she looks at you in a strange way* Honey, are you okay?
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[i]Ornstein shakes his head.[/i] "I'm not your husband, I swear! I gotta go, NOW!" [i]Orn gets up, leaving.[/i]
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Mama: Richard, you're scaring me! *Mortar's mother follows you, grabbing your arm*
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"I'm not Richard...please, let go. I don't know you. I don't know any of you...other than Mortar. I swear."
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Mama: Mortar? Who is Mor... You said that name to Daniel. Who is Mortar Richard?
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"He's my friend. One of my best friends... I'm not from here. I'm not Daniel."
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Mama: I know you're not Daniel, your son is Daniel. Remember, Richard, please. *She looks desperate*
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"I'm not from here! Why the hell is this happening...oh Lord Gwyn..."
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Mama: I can't take your games right now, please... *you two arguing wakes up Daniel (Mini-Mortar) and he walks down the steps to see you two* Daniel: Mama? Dada?
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"DO YOU THINK I WOULD LIE TO YOU ABOUT THIS!? Think. For one second, THINK. If I was actually your husband, I wouldn't want to leave. But I don't know you. I DON'T KNOW ANY OF YOU. I'm sorry. But I must leave."
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*She looks like she's about to cry* Mama: I don't know. You definitely look like him, and sound like him, I don't know anymore... *As she begins to cry, your vision blurs. When you can focus again, you are in a room with Daniel* Daniel: You're awake.
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"WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME, MORTAR!!??" [i]Ornstein sounds as if he's gone mad. He starts shaking his head.[/i]
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Daniel: Look, sir. I believe you. Trust me, you probably know I'm not normal. *He winks at you, emphasizing his blazing crimson eyes* Now, who are you exactly? Something about you seems familiar, but that may just be the dada skin you have.
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"I'm...I am Ornstein. Captain of the Knights of Gwyn. Guardian of Anor Londo. Undead. Brother of Smough. Dragonslayer. First Student of Faraam, also known as the Nameless King. Does that...ring any bells?"
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Um... The name Gwyn sounds familiar, I read a book about him. Wait... You're THAT Ornstein? Sir Ornstein? *Daniel sits on his bed, eager to hear an answer*
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"Yes. I am."