Post by Aster Thornbrooke on Jul 6, 2014 2:56:50 GMT -5
ASTER MAXIMILLIAN THORNBROOKE
Basics
Nickname(s): Crimson
Gender: Male
Age: Twenty Two; February 13th
Ethnicity: German, Japanese, Italian(distant)
Sexuality: Bi-curious?
Occupations: Butler, Tailor
Personality
Positives
• Resolute
• Adaptive
• Cheerful
• Detailed
• Responsible
• Friendly
• Protective
Negatives
• Busy
• Stubborn
• Blunt
• Naive
• Domineering
• Quiet
• Orderly
Likes
• Nature
• Cooking
• Pop Music
• Cellos
• Krav Maga
• Books
Dislikes
• Spiders
• Rainy Days
• Rap Music
• Chemistry
• Neglected books
History & Misc.
Aster Thornbrooke was not always an existent being. In fact, Aster’s current identity has only existed for the past three and a half years. Before that, he possessed a name that was branded as cursed and traitorous in the mafia world. He is fact Maximillian Kozato, younger son of Enma Kozato’s eldest son, and true heir to the title of Simon boss. He hides his true name in order to prepare for the coming battle in order to prove the innocence of his branded family members.
Maxmillian grew up respecting his older brother Saverio. He even tried to mimic the intense training his brother often went through in order to one day “beat him up”- the aspiration every younger brother has of overcoming his elder brother. His parents loved the friendly competition between their two siblings, who they adored very much. Of course, at the time, no one would have expected anything to occur to pit the two against each other.
Until that fateful day came…
What day is this? It was the day that Maximillian, not Saverio, was named as the heir to the Simon boss title. Max realized how big this was for him, but at the same time could only imagine all the disappointment his brother felt after spending all the time he’d put into mastering his flame. He thought his brother would be excited for him regardless, but he’d never have guessed just how much this news affected his brother. Little did he know just how much this news angered Saverio.
Many other family members were also affected by this news. Members who were older than him began to question the wisdom in this choice. It cause much strife within the family, but Max only listened to his parent’s council, which was: train harder in order to mend the corroded bonds of the family. Maximillian’s firsthand experience was from his brother, who was harsher and more distant after receiving the news of the new inheritor.
Maximillian began to learn a lot as he grew in age and wisdom. Partially from natural instincts and experimentation with his flame, but also from those who began to teach him. Even so, his relationship with Saverio was never the same. Then again, no one knew of what was going on behind the scenes as Saverio began embarking on the path for his betrayal. That was, until it was too late.
When Max was fourteen, Saverio put his plan into motion. His elder brother and his allies took the Simon family house, executing everyone who posed a threat or stood against him. It was thanks to some of the older guardians and his parents that he was able to escape the carnage. Ushered down a secret passage with their trusted family guardian, Gillian Weiss, who had acted as one of Max’s teachers, they escaped to safety.
After retreating a safe distance, Gillian spoke of the only place the two could go in hopes of a truly escaping their hunters. The only man who had enough power to hold off Saverio: their grandfather, Enma Kozato.
The duo travelled to Italy, avoiding Saverio’s allies and connections as they approached the home of Simon Decimo. The travels were harsh and took several weeks, but eventually they made it. When they first arrived, his grandfather’s guardians held him under house arrest- since they’d heard the twisted news of Max’s branding as a traitor thanks to Saverio.
It wasn’t until Enma came to visit Max and Gillian that the true heir was able to give his side of the story- the way the events truly unfolded. His grandfather believed the young man’s tale and took the appropriate measures to hide him, even though his elder grandson had already searched the estate for him. However, shortly after, the CEDEF appeared and asked Enma if he'd heard anything about the heir's whereabouts. Not knowing of what side they were on, Enma wisely said, "If you're looking for him, I'm sure he'll show up eventually. After all, your boss and he did play together as children."
After some time, Max began took it upon himself to ask for Enma’s tutelage. When asked what the reason was, the heir gave an honest answer: “I want to protect my family and clear the names of the innocents who have been wrongly accused of a crime they did not commit.” Upon hearing this, Enma merely smiled. This resolve was similar to his and Tsuna’s during the time of their youth. It was this resolve that gave the former Simon boss a reason to say yes.
Max trained under Enma for five years, gaining a depth of knowledge into the Earth flames, different forms of fighting, as well as details of the Simon’s history. In addition, Max learned many of the skills he’d need to continue on with his life in hiding. He’d known he could never stay with Enma forever.
However, shortly before they could leave, Gillian passed away. Apparently, she’d been sick and had confided in no one, save for her own relative within Enma’s guardians. Max’s master hadn’t wanted to worry him, but instead hoped he would live his own life.
It was then that Max realized he would need a new identity. He chose the name of the protagonist based off of him from Gillian’s incomplete novel- Aster Thornbrooke. However, before he could leave, his grandfather had one last gift for him: a pair of fighting gloves that acted in a similar fashion to the Simon Gauntlets or the gloves used by the Neo Vongola Primo. Aster went to name them “Steinkrallen”, the German name for “Stone Claw”.
With his new identity now formed and his new gift in hand, he made his way to Japan. When he arrived, he found two part-time jobs: one as a tutor for middle school students, the other as a tailor. He decided to go out and look for his childhood friend. He had caught wind that the red head he'd known know was not only a gorgeous idol, but also a more powerful figure in the mafia world. He hoped she'd listen to his tale and help him rally allies in order to clear the name of his beloved family from the darkness that once again stained their name (internally at least).
But no matter what, Aster’s resolve remains unwavering.
*Aster stands at six feet, three inches.
Member Information
Alias: AvivHighwind
Other Character(s): Mint Dolcanda
Faceclaim:
07 Ghost, Castor: Aster Thornbrookemade by heroin of GS/TH/ADOXGRAPHY
