Who is he? Intro about John pt 1

"Where do you think you're going without me"? 

The man with battered cape and scarred armor appears!

Jin asks " Who are you?" The knight laughs and says it's me, John.

Jin tells him that he doesnt know anyone by that name. John: "you can't be serious we trained together for 3 years and you dont remember my face"." Hmm well let me remind you "

Master Monk: "That's Enough Tell us why you are here"? John refuses to say more and keeps his eyes focused on Jin.

This man appeared out of nowhere but who is he?

As a child,

 John liked to lead others into make-believe battles. He would shout out "thou art mine villain which the other kids would laugh at him for it. He would respond by grabbing his trusty branch and swing it in all directions. He then makes an oath to help out the oppressed people of the world.

One night on his way home John is ambushed by the Dark Scorpion Gang.

Their boss Don Zaloog approaches John and says "Hey kid want to work for us?"

John looks up to the boss and tells him " I am a leader, not gonna follow you around."Bleh.
The don chuckles to himself and say smart mouth but it wont save you. Don Zaloog pulls out a knife and throws it at John's head. Pulling out his trusty branch, he deflects it with ease. The whole gang looks at John with their mouths wide open. "Impressive" says Zaloog now i give you a brief example of what i am capable of.

Don Zaloog rolls back his eye patch and bright light shines from it. John covers his eyes. He then is attacked simultaneously 

and is knocked out."That kid was something else eh boss" says Gorg

"A cute kid like that ought be with us" says Meanae

Cliff fixes his Glasses and then tells Zaloog that they  hould leave now and to take the boy with them in case someone comes to look for him. 

Curious Traveler Stories: Chapter 6: The Warrior of the Past

Chapter 6: The Warrior of the Past.... 

Master Monk and Jin make their way to the Main Hall to meet Caam. Jin thinks back when he was home with his mother, father and older brother. His home, the citadel of Zera was once a peaceful place and it was under the protection of the Archlords(Guardians of the Sky). Jin gets lost in his thoughts when Master Monk hits him on the head telling him that everyone is in the main hall. Embarrassed Jin keeps to himself as the Master speaks.

The Master announces that trouble is brewing and the unstable conditions are a threat. Caam suggest that he Speak to the Oracle. "Hmm that would be wise but how are we to reach the Oracle at time like this" says the Master. "Um master "? says the monk fighter,  Reaching the oracle would require a guide through Pandemonium....

There is a brief moment of looks being exchanged and then Jin asks What is Pandemonium? Caam looks at Jin as if he had a rock for a brain. Pandemonium is a nightmare of a place. Going there is down right crazy but we dont't have much choice. The very essence of Pandemonium can corrupt and turn you against your comrades. Master, says monk fighter  Didn't "He" visit that place. The Master looks at the young monk and flicks his beard. Jin asks " who is "he"? A eager warrior like you wanting to explore the world and make a name for himself. He came to my temple two years ago seeking training to become a better warrior. One day he was chosen for a quest, but his quest lead him to pandemonium. That is the last we ever saw of that man.

Hearing that story, Jin gathers his courage and tell the master that he wishes to face the trials of pandemonium and  find out what happened to the man who journey there two years earlier. The master expresses concern for Jin's well-being and insist that he shouldn't go alone. Master Monk tells Monk Fighter and Caam to Join Jin. The reason I ask you 3 to team up is because two years ago I was told by the oracle, that I would send 3 to her. Didn't  know what that meant until now. Caam: Why should I go? I have to return back to my tribe and to my little brother. Master Monk tells her not to worry and that he will send word to the Gusto about the quest.

"Hold on there Jack, where do you think your going without me". Everyone turns to a man wearing a battered cape and rusted armor.