CHARACTER NAME: None<br/>REAL NAME: Qiang Nuo<br/>AGE: 19<br/>SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Hetrosexual, Bi-Curious<br/>HEIGHT: 5`7<br/>WEIGHT: 145lbs.<br/>AFFILIATION: The X-men<br/>PLAYED BY: Pumpkin Seeds<br/>FACECLAIM: Michelle Waterson<br/><br/>Appearance:<br/><br/>(http://www.awakeningfighters.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/michelle-waterson.jpg)<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>(http://19.media.tumblr.com/VqL1ENO9Impl8xdfFx6kqQLUo1_500.jpg)<br/><br/><br/><br/>There are children born with golden halos about them.  Children that are meant to bring pride and joy to their families from the instant their first breathe was drawn.  Qiang Nuo was such a child for her parents.  Their only one allowed, she was raised as if the world was open to her and she held vast potential in her hands.  That she was deemed worthy to join the prestigious Wu Shu team of her home city of Hong Kong was not so much a surprise for her parents as an expectation.  Their daughter would be their pride.  So at an early age, amidst smiles and joyful eyes she left her home to attend the Wu Shu Academy of her home province.  There were few honors greater for a young girl.<br/><br/>While the new surroundings and the demanding coaches were frightening at first, she persisted.  Calls home grew less frequent as she immersed herself in the activities of her friends and teammates.  A natural sense of dedication was fostered and hardened as she sought not to disappoint, not to gain disproval and to bring home the pride that her family so desperately wanted from her.  Hours of training sculpted her even at such a young age.  Nuo was known throughout the school as an up and coming star.  Time after time she could be found practicing even as others had stopped.  Even when with her friends she was learning and looking to expand her skills.  The efforts paid off as she gathered more and more awards to herself, gaining recognition beyond her school and province.<br/><br/>As she grew older the dream of becoming part of the national team was drawing closer.  To compete on such a level and be among the best kept her awake at nights.  She was twelve at the time and her powers were just starting to manifest.  At first she enjoyed the rush of energy and power that she suddenly found.  Coaches believed she was starting to touch on her true potential and that the years to come would be things of beauty.  Then the injuries started.  At first there was a sprained ankle from over rotation, then a concussion from an overzealous leap.  The injuries soon developed into torn tendons and broken bones as her jumps became more erratic and powerful.  Training with other children became impossible as she would sudden lash out with unexpected force and hurt them.  Just after her thirteenth birthday she was asked to leave due to the risk for injury to herself and others.<br/><br/>Nuo was devastated.  So much so that her parents brought her to the hospital to help her.  Depression had set in and it was rare that they could get their proud daughter from her room.  The doctors had little to offer but kept her in observation.  The parents would never see their daughter again.  Unknown to them the government had taken an interest in the surprisingly displays that she would put on in practice.  A coach having sent a video of her performance to the government meant they were certainly curious of her potential.  The parents were told that their daughter’s condition was far more serious than any had feared.  Nuo was kept in observation for her own safety they were each told.  In truth she was kept under sedation and in restraints as her blood chemistry was analyzed and her body inspected.<br/><br/>Months went by in agony as the energy built up in her body.  Blood pressure and heart rate accelerated.  The situation grew dire as blood vessels ruptured from the pressure.  Pain became a way of life while she fought against the people around her and the restraints holding her down.  Anesthesia was used to keep her still, to keep her from discharging the power.  Interest was shown in how much she could withstand and how her body would adapt to the changes.  Muscle fibers were torn from the pressure, vessels ruptured and her fight continued.  Her body rebuilt itself stronger than before, but only so much could be done.  A doctor saw this and that her demise would soon come at their hands.  During the night he undid the straps.  In her rage she lashed out and knocked him back against the wall.  He would never rise again.<br/><br/>Nuo did not see this.  In truth she did not see anything but blind fury as she rushed for the door.  Animal instinct pushed her through and past the ones that tried to stop her.  So much energy had built inside her body that there was nothing to do but release.  Few are aware of what happened that night as the young girl tore through the city of Hong Kong.  Scared and alone, she could only run until there was nothing left.  Placed far outside the city she collapsed among the wild life and landscape of China.  There was no thought for tomorrow or yesterday, only a need to rest and enjoy the moment of freedom.  In the morning she knew they would come for her and they would tie her back to the bed.<br/><br/>The morning came and indeed someone was standing over her.  An odd little man with his face painted a myriad of colors.  On his body were frilly materials and bright colors.  Around her were more like him.  A city of sorts had sprouted around her as the circus had taken root to perform and plant for the night.  Small enough, this band struggled to keep the traditions of the circus alive.  To keep the notion of the nomads and the performer awake for the poor country folk to see.  Such performances lifted the farmers from their dreary lives for a night of entertainment.  A dying breed they openly welcomed a new member, especially one so young and talented.  Nuo quickly found a new place among the traveling band.  Here she could hide in plain sight while she learned to control her powers.<br/><br/>Being amongst so many acrobats and artists stirred in her the competitive desire again.  She was known how to use knives, how to focus her energy to balance properly and contain herself for explosive performances.  None questioned her strange abilities or amazing talents, but instead accepted her as another outcaste like them.  Amongst the crew were former practitioners of Wu Shu like herself, ones who had learned to use their art for its original purpose of combat.  From them she learned to fight.  Not the beautiful displays of her academy at home, but the brutal methods of a true fight to win or die.  Years were spent amongst the troupe before her discovery was made.  The competitive nature to her would not let her be just another performer and so she stood out too much amongst them.<br/><br/>The soldiers came expecting a scared girl to greet them.  Instead they found a woman that knew the beauty of freedom and the price she’d have to pay.  Their defeat was sound, but public.  The Chinese military could not be seen so weak as to fall to a circus performer.  Nuo ran while the orders went up for reinforcements to come for her.  Suddenly the country of her birth was too small to protect her while she made a rush for the Mongolian border.  For a time she lived hand-to-mouth while on the run.  Her power giving her the speed to cover vast distances, but often leaving her drained afterward.  Since she would always need to expend the energy she acquired, she had little choice though.  Being among people was a necessity if she wished to hide, but being among them simply feed her power.<br/><br/>The border between her homeland and Mongolia proved too much for her.  Pictures had gone up of her as a wanted criminal.  Traitor and deviant were words thrown about with her name on national television.  Somewhere she knew her mother was crying while her father scowled at how far his daughter had fallen.  The journey came to a close at the border as she stared down at the only pass for miles, guarded by men and machines meant to take her down.  The government was done playing with her and their aims were clear.  She would come with them or they would make do with studying just her body.  Resignation had touched her mind then.  There would be no more labs for her and no more doctors poking over her.  Nuo prepared for the last charge before a mist rose that she could not pierece.<br/><br/>Within her mind a voice called to her.  Not so much words, but feelings touched her mind.  Her feet moved of their own will and to a place she could not fathom.  The mist continued to grow thicker but she did not care.  She was prepared to die for her freedom; this would just be one more way to do so.  When the mist cleared she found herself not staring down a line of guns, but rather facing a solitary airport.  Buried within the mountains the airport was a quiet one, devoid of government attention.  The presence in her mind spoke then, offered her a place to be safe if she would agree to study.  A place to belong if only she would learn to use her powers.<br/><br/>Nuo hastily agreed and ran for the plane, ran for what she knew was her salvation.<br/><br/><br/><strong>POWERS/ABILITIES:</strong><br/><br/>Kinetic Energy Absorption/Redirection: Nuo has the ability to absorb kinetic energy around her.  The basic form of this ability is not within her control as she takes a small part of any movement occurring around her.  This includes her own movement.  Such energy is stored inside her body, often times resulting in an elevated blood pressure and heart rate as her body contends with the additional kinetic energy.  The energy can be redirected into physical acts such as strikes, leaping, running and throwing objects increasing their energy output.  There is belief that she could harness the absorption to reduce the amount of energy being used against her such as from a strike or fall.<br/><br/>Heightened Reflexes: As a requirement to survive her mind is forced to process actions faster than normal.  She is able to register and respond activities around her also keeping in mind her presence in the mixture of activity.  Scientists in Hong Kong believed this was also part of her absorption of energy, allowing her to become aware of increases in movement and their direction.<br/><br/>Increased Physical Prowess: By necessity her body has been forced to adapt to the pressure and activity of her abilities.  She is able to withstand more punishment than most humans her size and age, along with displaying strength at the upper ranges of human capability.  Nuo is also an accomplished gymnast and tumbler due to her training in Wu Shu and in the circus, along with her favored hobby of free-running.<br/><br/>Expert Martial Artist:  Even at a young age many of her instructors in Wu Shu would consider the girl on her way to becoming a master.  The instruction she received during her time in the circus on the arts of Wing Chun was exceptional and her natural aptitude for learning the martial skills elevated her beyond a beginning level.  Since this time, she is actively expanding her stable of martial arts styles and experience to become a frightful combatant.  This includes a variety of melee weapons and ranged weaponry taught to students of Wu Shu.<br/><br/><strong>WEAKNESSES:</strong><br/><br/>Nuo is not herself a superhuman physically.  She can still hurt herself easily by adding too much to a strike or leaping beyond the limits of her body.  She could smash a brick wall with enough force, but she would destroy her hand, arm and shoulder in the process.  Typically she tries to reduce the risk by using weapons, but even they can suffer under the energy expenditure.<br/><br/>She is not able to control her absorption of kinetic energy and must always draw some from the world around her.  As such she is often in a constant state of motion as she attempts to bleed off the excess.  Being in a crowded room can become painful for her.  Nuo tries to combat this through regular exercise, depleting her reserves so that she can go to class and interact with others.<br/><br/>Nuo’s metabolism is a constant concern for herself and physicians that care for her.  She is consistently eating as she is consistently working off the energy.  The strain on her body is considerable.  Some researchers believe she may not live past the age of 30 without some form of radical intervention.  That Nuo has a phobia of hospitals and doctors does not help her situation.<br/><br/>While Nuo is an accomplished martial artist, she is far from an experienced fighter.  She is given toward flashy maneuvers that often leave her open to a brutal counter attack.<br/>