Okay, so it's not officially rated anything, but still. I felt the need to put a warning on it for the language mainly. I've decided to post it chapter by chapter here as well & when it reaches a descent length, I'll post it all as one file. Posts will be done three chapters/scenes at a time whenever I finish & proofread them. Each chapter is in a new post for easy reference.

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-MEETING OF DESTINY-



Misha & Weezy are shopping in Nemo when they overhear an argument in a nearby alley.

Guy: I had nothing to do with that! You know that! Why don’t you believe me!?

Girl: Liar! You son of a bitch! Shut your lying mouth! You orchestrated that treachery and you know damn well you did! Bastard…

Guy: That was Shazra, who set the whole thing up. I didn’t find out about it until after it happened! Damn it Aluina! When the hell you ever stop and think before going nuts on people!?

Aluina: …Huh? Shazra is the one responsible for killing Riviera!? You had better be right Lacurtis…

Aluina comes out of the alley, sword in hand, and storms off down the street towards the outskirts of the city.

Misha & Weezy look at each other with perplexed looks on their faces.

Misha: Um, what the heck just happened here?

Weezy: Ya got me. Sounds like they know each other…and not in a good way either. I’m hungery. Want to grab something to eat?

Misha: Okay. I know a place at the corner of 5th & 30th. Lets go there.

They head off to the restaurant. Scene fades out.

Scene opens. On the edge of Karulu village, Aluina waits for her chance to strike. A few minutes later Shazra comes into view, laughing and joking with a buddy, Trane. Aluina grins evily.

Aluina: Two for the price of one…

Shazra & Trane get much closer & Aluina sees her chance. She jumps out of the bushes, sword in hand.

Shazra: What the hell!?
Trane: Huh? …Aluina!?

Aluina: Hahaha, you remember me. Good. It’ll make this more fun when your screaming for mercy! You sons of bitches!

Shazra: What the hell are you talking about?

Aluina: You were the one behind Riviera’s death and I honestly believed you when you told me it was Lacurtis, and had the proof to back it up!

Trane: Uh-oh. She knows…

Shazra: You think!? How do you know it was me?

Aluina: After I threatened to castrate your cohort, Lacurtis, he confessed. I searched around and found the truth right there in black and white. I hate you! How could you!? * her eyes aglow, like the flames of hell *

Aluina violently throws Shazra’s old military diary at his feet.

Calibra: So, you finally know the truth? * laughs * How amusing. A failure like you, finally figured it out…

A large man in heavy armor emerges from the shadows to Aluina’s left.

Trane: You!? You promised you’d never show your face around here again & let us have control of this parcel.

Calibra: I did. That was before you two clowns screwed up & let her live. …Why is she still alive anyway?

Shazra points at Trane

Shazra: Talk to him.

Trane: He was my best friend. I…I couldn’t kill them both…

Calibra: Hahaha, a coward I see? No matter. Here’s your golden chance to finish what you couldn’t do before.

Aluina: Hello~! I can hear you idiots!

Calibra: My my, still as feisty as ever.

Shazra & Trane pull out their weapons and look to Aluina.

Shazra: Are you ready to die, motherfucker? * raises his sword in front of himself *

Aluina: Since the day I was born! * strikes battle pose *

Calibra: A reyvateil plans to fight w/o a partner? You got guts. I like that.

Aluina: Thanks. Now shut up and put up!

Aluina sings Orb and lunges at Shazra, heaving her sword with her whole body weight behind it at him.

Trane: She really intends to fight all three of us at once!?

Shazra was distracted by Trane’s comment & takes the full force of the strike, impaling him through the chest. He screams & stumbles backwards, a fountain of blood gushing from his mouth. Aluina spins around and gives him one last slash across the neck for good measure.

Aluina: Ha! * huff huff * That’s all you got, bitch!?

She turns to Trane and lets loose with boom. The trees around him erupt into an inferno.

Aluina: Thunder Striker!!

Maldarvia glows a bright blue and a wind whips up, blowing her hair out behind her. Multiple lightning bolts surge forth and strike Trane dead center, hurling him backwards into the fire. She starts charging Orb again.

Calibra: Impressive. I expected no less from you. New master of Maldarvia.

Aluina: * huff huff huff * ….

Calibra: Pitty I can’t let you go. We were once such good friends. I’ll end you now.

Calibra pulls out double gatling guns and takes aim. Aluina stands defiantly, her sword raised in front of her face like a cross. Before Calibra can fire his guns, a spear comes flying out of nowhere & locks up one of the guns.

Calibra: Wha!?

Guy: Preying on reyvateils? Not while I’m around, you’re not!

Aluina: Who are you!? I’ll handle this fool myself.

Guy: Yeah, you’re gonna just stop twin gatling guns just like that, huh? * scoffs * I’m Siann, by the way.

Calibra takes aim on Siann, but before he can fire away, Aluina lets loose with Orb, blowing Calibra massive frame backwards. She charges him & slashes at his legs. Calibra dodges and pushes Aluina hard into a tree. Her face slams into the tree. Her nose is shattered instantly. Dazed and in agony, she turns towards Calibra before her sword falls from her hands and she falls to the ground unconscious.

Siann: Noo!! You bastard! What the hell have you done!?

Calibra: I have no time for you, boy. My work here is done. Till we meet again.

Calibra rushes off. Siann runs to Aluina. He brushes her hair aside. Her face is covered in blood & she’s barely breathing.

Siann: Damn it, you fool. Why wouldn’t you let me help you? …I have to find help, quick.

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-AN ODD SITUATION-


Aurica: It’s ready~! * giggles *

Jack: Run, dude. I’ll cover for ya.

Misha: Jack!

Artorius: Thanks bro, but I’m used to Aurica’s cooking now. I’ll be fine. …And what are you two doing here at this hour, anyway?

Jack & Misha: We’re here to set up the parties! * both smile *

Artorius: Oh, god. No no no. I told you guys no crazy stuff at the bachelor party! * heads for door *

Misha: You’re going down stairs looking like that?

Artorius: Huh? Oh, yeah, haha. Sorry. * blushes and runs behind door and puts on pants * If I didn’t know you two, I’d be really creeped out by this, ya know?

Misha: Nice buns, hehe.

Artorius: Hey! Watch it. Look, but no touch. Got it.

Artorius stroll’s past Misha and heads down stairs to see Aurica sitting in her chair, sideways at the kitchen table with food all over the place. She’s playing with her cat. Artorius stops and admires her for a few seconds…so incredibly cute. “I can’t believe we’ll be married soon.”, he thinks to himself. It’s a dream come true. A hand slaps Artoius’ right shoulder. It’s Jack with a huge grin on his face.

Jack: You’ve only got two more months dude & she’ll be yours forever.

Artorius: Yeah. I can’t wait for the wedding to come. Can’t it be moved up?

Misha: Well~ That’d be something to discuss with your future wife, not us silly. * laughs a little *

Artorius: True. I’ll take Aurica out today and find out what she thinks of the idea. * smirks *

Jack: Be smooth, kid.

Artorius: I’ll just be myself, Jack. Your advice gets people in trouble. * walks over to Aurica *

Aurica: Shoo kitty. * she looks up at Artorius walking over * Hi!

Artorius: Nice spread you’ve cooked up here!

Aurica: Oh, that’s not for us. Um…

Artorius: …Actually, I was thinking we could go out for the day & leave these two to their business. * motions to Deciare & Ayulsa, who Misha just ushered into the room *

Aurica: Oh? Yay! Lets go!

Aurica jumps up and grabs Artorius’ hand before he could move a muscle. Artorius turns his head in time to see Ayulsa & Deciare ushering all of A & A’s friends into the house.

Artorius: Lets scram, before this gets crazy.

Aurica: Right.

Artorius: Try not to wreck the joint huh Jack?

Jack: No sweat! You two go have fun.

Artorius thinks to himself, “I still think he’s going to go way overboard with this party, but I can’t think about that now. I’ve got to find out what Aurica thinks about my idea.” A & A leave the house & start walking in the direction of Song Stone Park. They go to Claire’s to get some breakfast to take to the park.

Aurica: Isn’t this nice…just the two of us? * she snuggles Artorius’ arm *

Artorius: Any time I’m with you is the best time of my life. * smiles *

Aurica: I love you.

Artorius: I love you more than anything. Nothing compares to you. * stops walking & hugs Aurica tightly * You know I’m not good with words like this…hmm~

Aurica pulls him in close & gives him a mind-blowing kiss. They just stand there for a minute or two kissing.

Artorius: Words can not describe how much I love you. Forever.

Aurica: Hehehe. I’ll never let you go.

Artorius: You won’t have to. I’ll never betray you. * hugs her tighter than before * …I…I was thinking. What do you think about moving up the wed…

Siann suddenly comes running over to them, carrying Aluina, all covered in blood in his arms. He was almost in tears. Artorius helps Siann carry Aluina to a bench & they lay her down. She’s busted up pretty badly, wearing a crimson mask, and her breathing is weak. Aurica has a scared look on her face. Artorius appears creeped out a bit, too. Then Siann talks through his sobs.

Siann: She got hurt fighting three men. Two of them are dead, but the last one caught her hard and left her for dead. I think her nose is broken.

Artorius: Good god. I’m no medic or anything, but her nose looks shattered. * gives worried looks at Aurica *

Aurica: I’ll do it.

Siann: Do what?

Artorius: She’s a reyvateil. She can fix your girlfriend up real quick. Step over here, dude.

Siann: * blushes * B, but she’s not my girlfriend. I wish…

Aurica: * sings Life Shower *

Artorius: Really? Sorry. I’m Artorius. What’s your name?

Siann: I’m Siann. I heard a skirmish and followed the sound. Got there in time to see this guy about to shoot her with gatling guns. She just stood there like it was nothing!

Artorius: * shocked expression * That’s hardcore, but stupid…she’s lucky to be alive.

Siann: Yeah.

Aluina is surrounded by a glowing light. When it fades, her nose is fully healed & she’s breathing normally. She opens her eyes & sits up groggily.

Artorius: Thank you Aurica. This was supposed to be a quiet day for us…

Siann: Hey, that was incredible! You really did it…um…Aurica was it?

Aurica: Yes. I was happy to help her, but she’s going to need rest after going through all of that.

Aluina: Huh? Where am I?

Aurica: Song Stone Park in Nemo.

Aluina: Hm…did you help me?

Aurica: I healed you after he * points towards Siann * brought you here.

Siann: I’m glad you’re okay. You should have let me help you, you know.

Aluina: I fight my own battles. I’m a loner.

Siann: You don’t have to be anymore. Can you teach how to fight like you did?

Aluina: Huh? You want to learn how to fight from a reyvateil!?

Artorius: A reyvateil!? * glares at Siann * You let a reyvateil fight by herself!?

Siann: Hey, I was trying to help her! She just did whatever she wanted and this happened.

Aurica helps Aluina to her feet. Lacurtis comes walking over from the center of the park, across the grass and slipping in between two benches.

Lacurtis: Aluina? You’ve got friends now? That’s good. You’re looking a lot better than Calibra said you were.

Siann: Do you know her?

Aluina: You bet your ass he does! Where is that lowlife!?

Aurica jumps away from Aluina, shocked by the sudden burst of raw hatred emanating from her. Aluina grabs her sword & points it at Lacurtis.

Aluina: Where is he? * she cringes, holding her neck *

Lacurtis: I don’t know. He just ran off somewhere. He’s been acting really strangely as of late.

Aluina: That snake in the grass is always acting like that… * she puts her sword away *

Siann: I’ll help you find that guy. I want a piece of him now after what he did to you.

Aluina: I walk alone. But, thank you for helping me.

Lacurtis: He’s got a point. If you two work together, you’ll have a better chance of dealing with Calibra if he should get hostile again.

Aluina: I-walk-alo…

Siann: Please? I want to help you.

Aluina: Fine. Suit yourself. I don’t know why you want to help me…just watch yourself. Calibra is a vile person.

Artorius: You guys have a place to stay?

Siann: I’ve got a place.

Aluina: I’ll stay wherever…um, A-urica is it, is living.

Aurica: …

Artorius: That’d be our place, then. * looks to Aurica * We better make some room for them.

Aluina: Oh? You two are together? Sorry, but I can’t impose.

Aurica: You won’t be. It’s okay.

Aluina: …Alright. But, I want my own room.

Aurica & Artorius: * sigh * Why couldn’t this day have just been happy for us?

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-SET FOR THE BIG DAY-


The four arrive at A &A’s house to find it in shambles. Cans, pizza boxes & all matter of other junk is all over the place. Ayulsa & Deciare are trying to figure out what to tell them.

Aurica: Wha? …What happened?

Artorius: * sighs heavily * Jack, no doubt… This keeps getting better and better.

Siann: Maybe we should find another place to stay, then? That looks like quite a mess.
Aurica: Yeah, it is… But we’ve got four of us now!

Aluina: …!

Siann: You’re kidding right? We’ve got to help clean up one of you guys friends messes!?

Aurica: * smiles brightly while nodding *

Siann: Can’t resist that request. Count me in. * gives thumbs up *

Aluina: * flustered * Oh, all right! But, I still want a separate room!

Everybody enters the house. Jaws drop at the sight of the mess inside.

Siann: Holy god! * wide eyed & freaking out *

Aurica: This…is bad. * wide & teary eyed *

Aluina: You…have a lot of drunks for friends, ya know? * stares around *

Artorius: …I just knew it…JACK!!!

-Meanwhile upstairs-

Ayulsa: Oh, no! They’re home!

Deciare: Great! How are we supposed to explain all this!?

Ayulsa: …Well…they’ve gone through considerably worse than this before, so we’d better just give it to them straight and not drag it out.

Decaire: Right. You first.

-Back downstairs-

Aluina: * while wading through a sea of aluminum cans * Look at all these beer cans!? I’ll get a buzz off the smell alone! Good thing none of us are minors!

Aurica: * whispers to herself * I’m still barely one.

Siann: Right, well all this wondering in amazement isn’t going to clean this up. Let’s get cracking.

Artorius: I’ll get the trash bags. * heads towards the door shaking right pointer finger in the air *

Aurica: Better grab the big ones! * holds her head shaking it* …Jack? How could you? You promised.

Artorius heads off to the garage, while Siann starts collecting the beer cans in a pile. Aluina grabs a rake off the porch & handles the rest of the floor. Aurica sees Ayulsa & Deciare slowly sneaking down the stairs and strolls over to the base of the stairs to meet them.

Aurica: …Um, anybody got something they’d like to say, hm? * holding a can with the tips of her fingers in disgust *

Decaire: * waves nervously & curtsies * …Um, haha…

Ayulsa: Well, you see…

Artorius comes back in with trash bags in hand. He goes over to Siann & Aluina and hands them some bags, while apologizing for them getting involved. He then directs his attention to the conversation by the stairs.

Ayulsa: …so you see, it wasn’t our fault, in truth. We tried to get him to limit himself, but you know Jack. When he’s having fun, nothing else matters. We’re sorry for failing you like this.

Aurica: …It’s not you guys fault, it’s Jack’s. He plays around too much for his age. * she walks over to Siann & Aluina to apologize for all this *

Ayulsa: * looking at Deciare * Did she just call us old in a round about way?

Deciare: Yep…well probably just you, hehe. Sorry.

Ayulsa goes to get started on the kitchen.

Artorius: Aurica told me what happened here today.

Deciare: Are you mad at us now?
Artorius: You two are close friends. No, I’m not mad…and neither is Aurica. * pauses for a second * Jack can be such a pain sometimes, I knew this would happen.

Deciare: Um, well, we’ll help you guys clean up.

Artorius: Thank you. * nods & gets to work *

Some hours later.

Aurica: * flops down on the couch, sweat pouring off her face * We’re finally done!

Siann: Yeah. That must have been some party earlier!

Ayulsa & Decaire: No party, just one guy.

Aluina: One guy did all of this!?

Aurica: * wipes the hair off her face * Yep…good ole Jack Hamilton’s handiwork. I’m going to get started fixing you two your rooms. * she hauls herself off the couch, joints cracking & moaning * Ugh.

Artorius: No, no. You look like a truck ran over y-…incredibly beautiful. * innocent smile * Let me do that for our guests. * whispers * You find out from those two about the arrangements.

Aurica: * whispers * Good idea. Who knows what he might have talked everybody into.

Ayulsa: Well, I’d best be going now. Again, sorry for all of this.

Deciare: Me, too.

Aurica: After everything you two have done for us, there’s no need to continue to fret over this. Jack’s gonna get it the next time we see him, though. By the way, how’d the “meeting” go?

They walk slowly towards the door, whilst discussing the meeting. Afterwards, Ayulsa & Deciare leave.

Aurica: I knew there was a reason we picked them to be the Best Man & Maiden of Honor.

Artorius comes down stairs and sits on the third one up. He puts his hand on the railing to stop himself from keeling over.

Artorius: Alright, you guys. Siann, your room is at the end of the hall and Aluina, yours is across from the master suite.

Siann: Would it be okay if I brought some things from my place to make it feel more like home?

Aurica: Of course you can.

Aluina: I’m going to turn in. Thank you for this, both of you.

She heads upstairs.

Artorius: You’ve got your work cut out for ya if you want to be with her.

Siann: You said it. She doesn’t trust anybody. Except for you, Aurica. * he heads off to get his stuff *

Aurica: …!? I know something you don’t know. * playful voice *

Artorius: Oh? Well, then. Do tell, haha. * playful voice *

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-Wheels in Motion-



Deep in the forest, beyond the outskirts of the most remote villages in Horus, lies the enemy base. A fortified elaborate palace stands high above the trees. This is the new base of operations for Calibra. They discuss their plan and begin readying preparations.

Calibra: Lacurtis. What is your status report?

Lacurtis: She suspects nothing of your plans, nor does she know where we are. She’s making blind threats.

Calibra: Good. Keep it that way…at least for a little longer. * chuckles evily *

A girl enters the room carrying various documents, including a witchcraft tome, which looks to be countless centuries old. She is Ilutiern and this is her palace.

Ilutiern: Seems this won’t be so hard after all. All we need is this book and…this. * points to a picture in the book *

Calibra: Excellent. Lacurtis! Send for Cyrus, immediately.

Lacurtis: Yes sir. Consider it done. * he leaves the room *

Iluitern: Do you really think this wise?

Calibra: * he unveils a sword, the blade of which shimmers with an angelic light * As long as I have this, we will have no problems.

Ilutiern: …Where did you get that!? And how do you expect to accomplish this plan?

Calibra: That’s for me to know and you not to worry about. * he waltzes out of the room in a cocky manner *

Ilutiern: Treat me like a fool will you. I'll get the last laugh.

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-Not Alone Anymore-



Aluina comes down stairs groggily, her hair all over the place…you know, that just rolled out of bed look. Halfway down the stairs, she overhears Artorius, Siann & Aurica talking and suddenly realizes for the first that she really might not have to be alone anymore. Jack comes in the front door with a sly look on his face. Aluina sees him & bolts bad up stairs. Jack slinks into the kitchen as if he expects a firestorm to be aimed in his direction.

Artorius: Well well well, look who we have here. Come back to finish the job, eh Jack?

Jack: * laughs nervously * Haha, I wanted to apologize for yesterday. I know things got out of hand-

Siann: Out of hand!? That’s putting it mildly.

Artorius leans towards Aurica & whispers “Get a load of this.” He gets up and wraps a rubber band around the trigger of the dishwasher water gun on the sink, grabs a fork and goes back to the table. Then he gently kicks Siann under the table and winks.

Siann: Jack? While your up, could you get me a glass of water, please?

Jack: Huh? Oh sure. * he puts a glass under the faucet and turns the water on and gets blasted full force by the water gun * What the hell!? Ah, man! I’m soaking wet now! * he wipes his face off, splashing water all over *

Everybody burst out laughing. Even Aluina, who appears in the doorway.

Aluina: * smirking * It’s a little late to be trying to avoid that hangover. * she wanders over to the table *

Siann: * nearly gagging on his food, looks up * Good one! * he high fives Aluina as she passes by behind him *

Aurica: I’m not cleaning that.

Artorius: ‘Course you’re not. None of us are. Jack is! Have fun buddy. * smirks at Jack *

Jack: Taint funny McGee. * sarcastic grin *

Aluina: You’re right, it was hilarious. * laughing *

Deciare enters the room and sees the water all over the place. Oh, god not again!

Aurica: Don’t worry. Jack’s got it in hand. Don’t ya Jack?

Jack: You too? I expected this from him. * points at Artorius * He’s immature after all, but not you.

Aurica: I can have a sense of humor, can’t I?

Decaire: Of course, you can. *smiling at Aurica, who smiles back *

Artorius: We’re just busting your chops, man. Paybacks a “B”, you know. * still slightly laughing *

Siann: * whispers * We aren’t letting him off that easy are we!?

Artorius: * whispers * Hell no. I’ve got a few more tricks up my sleeve.

Aluina: * whispers * I’ve got an idea too.

Siann: Oh, do tell.

Deciare: Tell what? * looks at the three of them sternly *

Siann: Wha? Uh, nothing…nothing at all.

Aluina: Way to almost blow the whole gaff.

Artorius: Well, I have to take care of some stuff with Ayulsa today. * gets up and kisses Aurica on the way out of the room *

Deciare: Hurry up with that Jack, you’re outta here before we leave.

Jack: * sighs * Alright alright.

Aluina: I’m heading out myself. Later. * she gets up and leaves the house *

Siann: Still as friendly as ever, I see…
Aurica: Go with her.

Siann: Huh? She wants alone time.

Deciare: She gets enough alone time as it is. You’d better make your first move soon.

Siann: You’re right. * he gets up and chases after Aluina, nearly tripping a few times on the way out of the house *

Jack finishes cleaning up, apologizes again & leaves. Aurica & Deciare leave as well.

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-Hectic Day-



Ayulsa & Artorius are strolling the streets of Nemo discussing the details of the upcoming wedding.

Artorius: Who knew finding the perfect ring would be so hard.

Ayulsa: These things are never easy. Hm, why not try to grathmeld one?

Artorius: Grathmeld one? I don’t know how.

Ayulsa: Well then, off to Karulu Village it is!

Artorius: I don’t know about this.

Ayulsa: Trust me, you can do it.

They head off to Karulu.

[meanwhile]

Aurica & Deciare are in a bridal shop with Claire putting the last touches on her dress.

Aurica: Are you sure one is the best? * looks at herself in the mirror, unsure *

Claire: It needs a few more things, but we’re getting there.

Deciare: It looks great! If he doesn’t think so, then he doesn’t love you. * joking around *

Aurica: Oh… * looks worried *

Claire: Hm, looks like it’s done. * turns around * Here, Aurica, put this part on next and hold it there, so we can measure where it needs to be sewed, okay.

Aurica: Huh? This is a bit revealing, isn’t it?

Claire: * laughs payfully * You’re gonna knock him on his butt when he sees you. * winks* Besides, it’s better than right now, when the twins are, um, just hanging out. Now make sure to hold it steady.

Decaire measures the right spots and recites numbers to Claire, who writes them down.

Deciare: …And that’s the last one! Now we have to take care of the trimmings and we’re done here.

Claire pulls out a pair of white arm length gloves, a golden tiara, a gold and white choker type accessory and of course hair pieces.

Claire: Put these on. * hands Aurica the gloves * And this. * hands her the choker * Now hold still. * she positions the hair pieces and tiara, then stands back to take a gander at her work *

Deciare: It’s simply divine!

Claire: It is beautiful. Nice work ladies.

Aurica: It is wonderful, but I’m still nervous.

Deciare & Claire: Don’t be. You look amazing!

Aurica: T-thank you.

Claire: Not to be rude, but hurry up and take it all off. We need to sew that last part on.

[scene switches to Karulu]

At the Tower Guardian, Artorius learns how to grathmeld, while Ayulsa wonders around the village for a while. They meet up a few hours later.

Artorius: * calling to Ayulsa across the village square * Hey! Ayulsa! C’mere and check this out!

Ayulsa: Haha, not so loud! What’s this? * takes ring from Artorius * A ring?

Artorius: Yup. It’s not good enough for Aurica’s beautiful finger, but with a little more practice, I can perfect it.

Ayulsa: Good to here. I told you to believe in yourself.

Artorius: Haha, yeah. You did. * heads back to the tower workshop for a few more hours, then comes out around 5pm with a ring worthy of a goddess *

Ayulsa: Whoa! Now this is a ring!

Artorius: You like it? Cool. I added a few modifications to it.

Ayulsa: Modifications?

Artorius: Yup. You hold that one and I’ll hold this one. * pulls out a similar looking ring and walks about twenty feet away * You ready? Watch this. * he picks up a rock and it disappears, reappearing in Ayulsa’s hand *

Ayulsa: Gah!? How!? That’s amazing! How did you do that?

Artorius: It’s an altered version of the share ring from AI2.

Ayulsa: …Unbelievable. You two can send each other anything with these.

Artorius: I know! How frigin awesome is that!?
Misha spots the two in the square and come jogging over.

Artorius: Crap. Don’t let her see these. Quick give me the ring. * he swips the ring from Ayulsa and jams both in a pocket, right before Misha gets there *

Misha: What are you two up to? As if I don’t already know, hehe.

Ayulsa: We were just-

Artorius: Hanging out. What’d you think we were doing?

Misha: Hmph. Hanging out huh? Likely story. I know you two were here to see the grathmelding teacher, but I won’t ask why.

Artorius: How kind of you. (that was close!)

Weezy spots the group and comes over. Artorius mouths “not a word” to Ayulsa, who nods.

Weezy: Well, long time no see. What brings you two around these parts?

Ayulsa: We were-

Misha: They were with the grathmelding teacher. I wonder what they could have been doing? * egging on voice *

Artorius: * looks at Misha * I won’t deny that, but I’m not telling what I was doing there, so ha-ha. * turns to Weezy * It’s been ages, man. How’ve you been?

Weezy: Grathmelding huh? Smooth. * winks in acknowledgement * Me? The usual, the usual. It’s getting close to that time, eh?

Artorius: Yup…only 2 more weeks to go. The wait has been torture on us both.

Weezy: Haha, hang in there, man. Good things are well worth waiting for. Listen, Misha & I are heading down to the new baseball field in Nemo to practice our swings. You guys want to come along? * has a begging look in his eyes while subtly pointing at Misha & making crazy gestures *

Artorius: It’s cool with me. Can we stop by the bridal shop, real quick, on the way? I want to see if Aurica wants to come along.

Misha: Sure~! Girls vs guys, haha!

Ayulsa: …

Artorius: Alright, but none of that crazy under arm pitching, okay.

Misha: No prob! I suck at sports, so I’ll be manning the pitching machine. * a smirk creeps across her face *

Artorius: Jeez. (now I see what Weezy meant, she cheats)

Scene ends & a new scene fades in halfway through the “practice game”, with the girls crushing the guys 10-2 in the 6th.

Artorius: They’re stomping us, man! * looking at Weezy & Ayulsa * C’mon! Pep it up!

Weezy: They’re using a pitching machine, dude. They’re only doing half the work we are. * wipes the sweat off his face *

Ayulsa: He’s got a point.

Artorius: Bah, what kind of sad excuse is that? They can’t hit worth a heap either… * sees Aluina & Siann walking by * Hey guys! C’mere a sec!

Aluina & Siann look at each other, before coming over.

Artorius: You guys want to play? We need help.

Aluina: I’ll say you do. You guys suck. Ten to two!? * she burst out laughing *

Weezy: You know her? Do think this is a smart move?

Ayulsa: I don’t.

Artorius: Oh, ye have little faith. Man up you guys. She is Aluina.

Claire: Yoo hoo~! Oh, boys~! Someone’s up to bat now! * calling at the guys from behind the pitching machine *

Siann: I’m game. Aluina, you in?

Aluina: * ponders * Yes.

Weezy: Crap, man. I didn’t like the look in her eyes when she said that. We’re screwed.

Siann: Don’t get ahead of me soldier, no victory dance until after we win.

Artorius: * grabs Siann’s shirt * Get over here, fool. He doesn’t mean that kind of screwed… Now get up there and smoke a homer.

The scene plays in fast-forward like in a movie. In short, the idea to bring in two new recruits went awray.

Aluina: * huffing and puffing like mad * Ha! You guys suck. Hahaha- * flop *

Weezy: Yeah, but we’re still conscious…

Ayulsa: And didn’t cheat…

Siann: * shaking his head * You've changed so much…

Scene fades to black.

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-Unspeakable Evil Resurrected-



Scene opens to view an ancient castle high in the mountains with a certain gothic grandeur not seen in over two thousand years. The sky is overcast with a few breaks, through which the light of the full moon shines. Snow lightly falls as the creatures of the night call out to each other. At the base of a path leading up to the castle from the valley below a dimensional rip appears and Calibra appears with his two most trusted allies, Cyrus & Ilutiern. The gateway closes behind them & they head up the dirt road.

Calibra: * laughs * You shall finally make good on your promise, prince of darkness.

Cyrus: Nice work getting that thing from Tenba’s research department. How do you intend to resurrect him?

Ilutiern: With these. * holds up a black magic tome & a vial of blood *

They walk a bit farther. Howls can be heard echoing in the valley, the whispers of fallen souls can be heard pleading for freedom. They are about to enter the most pure evil place on Earth. Home to the strongest evil entity ever. They come across two large stone statues, which begin to move.

Sentinels: * in voices that echo * We are the sentinels of stone. We are the guardians of the gateway of shadows. We are the watchers in the night. None shall trespass here.

Calibra: I seek an audience with your master. He and I go way back. * flashes the only weapon which can slay the prince *

Sentinals: That weapon!? Impossible. * after a brief silence * You may pass.

Cyrus: That was creepy as hell. I don’t like this one bit.

Ilutiern: I want a pair of those guarding my place, haha!

Calibra: * in a stern voice * Focus, you two.

They approach the castle. Before them looms the icy fortress of the son of the devil himself. The walls shimmer in the moonlight as soft snowflakes still fall all around them. Calibra goes up the castle gate & recites an ancient rite. The massive doors swing open, revealing a sight like none other. The grand entrance hall of Castle Dracula. A bone chillingly cold feeling wafts out of the castle.

Cyrus: Are you sure we should be doing this!? This is insanity! What if “he” is here!?

Calibra: I’ll handle “him.”

Ilutiern: Him? I thought there were three of them…and that they were female? …Or is there something he’d like to share, hehe?

Calibra: He speaks not of the brides, but of the harvester of souls…Death himself.

Ilutiern: …

They enter the castle and begin climbing upwards towards the throne room. Upon entering, they are greeted by the sight of a casket in the center of the room, with a ray of moonlight shining on it and a hole in the top at one end.

Calibra: Ilutiern! Hurry and begin the rite! The window of opportunity is closing.

Ilutiern: Right.

She pulls up a floor candle stand and places the tome upon it, opening to a page written in a script used by Celtic witches. She performs the rite, but for a while nothing happens.

Cyrus: What happened? I thought he was supposed to awaken right away?

Calibra: Hm… * turns to Ilutiern * Did something go wrong?

Ilutiern: No. I’m sure I did everything correctly.

Calibra: Hm… * he ponders the situation with a finger on his chin *

Suddenly, all of the candles in the castle ignite, starting from the entrance hall & working their way up to the demon castle’s pinnacle. The casket explodes extremely violently, sending thousands of shards of shattered wood in all directions. And he appears.

Cyrus: * shaking uncontrollably * I-it’s him! It’s really him!

Ilutiern: You ever doubted my abilities? Fool!

Calibra: Shut up, the both of you. * he walks towards Dracula *

Dracula: …

Calibra: Long time no see. I’ve come to seek your assistance in a matter. In return, I shall help you achieve your dream.

Dracula: * thrusts his hand out and clasps Calibra’s throat * You dare talk down to a god? I could drain your life where you stand. * throws Calibra backwards * What is this, that you need help with? And how do you plan to help me? I am forever stuck in this fortress! You can’t help me!

Dracula recites some obscure script and Death appears. His colossal scythe scrapes the floor sending a shower of sparks flying.

Death: My lord.

Cyrus: Oh, crap!

Ilutiern: …! * mutters under her breath, with a smirk on her face * I shall one day make you my servant, oh great reaper.

Calibra: * gets back to his feet * I need you to help me eradicate all reyvateils. They are not fit to be free! Only to be servants! That is why they were created! Lady Shurelia will be the first to go. * a sadistic grin comes across his face * And, in return, you will be the ruler of the new world. A true god should run the world, not a fake one like Shurelia and her offspring. What say ye?

Dracula: * ponders the offer * How do I get out of here?

Calibra: With this. * pulls out the dimensional gateway generator he used earlier * Anyone can go to any other world, or time within the same world with this device.

Dracula: I know not of your technology. How can I trust you? What has become of the sword of god?

Calibra: I’m here, aren’t I? The sword? I have it right here. * flashes the holy sword of god *

Dracula: True. Alright, I will help you…but if you try to betray me, I’ll extract your life force…

Death: … * echoing laughs thunder in the expansive throne *

Cyrus & Ilutiern: * shudders * Best not piss him off then.

Calibra: Bring your armies. You’re going to need them.

Dracula: Come to me, my beauties!

Dracula’s brides float into the room. They glide past Death & settle down around Dracula. An evil grin, unlike any other comes across his face. His fangs bared, the scene fades to black.

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-New Messiah-



Siann and Aluina are on a moonlight stroll discussing their relationship (or lack thereof), when they are confronted. Lord Dracula makes his first appearance in Sol Ciel.

Aluina: I’m still not keen on diving with you, you know. I just need more power.

Siann: I’m sorry you feel that way. I still want to help you and I’d like to get to know you better…

Aluina: Uhm…do you want to try a dive?

Siann: But you just said you aren’t cool with the idea.

Aluina: I was just thinking about what Aurica said.

Siann: Aurica? What’d she say?

Aluina: Girl talk. None of your business…right now anyway.

Siann: Um, well, ah…If you’re okay with it, yes.

Aluina: Alright. Let’s got to Karulu.

The two approach Karulu when they realize they are not alone.

Aluina: Hold it. * she holds out her arm across Siann’s chest * Something’s not right.

Siann: What do you mean? Huh? Your sword!? It’s glowing!

Aluina: This is not good at all! Quick! Hide, now! * she nudges him towards some bushes *

A shadow of a demon passes by and Siann refuses to leave Aluina’s side.

Aluina: Hide, damn it!! I’ll handle this!

The count shows himself.

Siann: I’m not going to let you fight someone alone again! I want to help you and that’s exactly what I’m going to do! * he stands by her side despite her pleading with him to go *

A tall shadowy figure approaches from the darkness.

Dracula: …Mmm, I should have known. His sword did not glow…but you have the real thing.

Aluina: …! * upon seeing the man’s face, she stumbles backwards in fear and surprise * You!? This is impossible. How did you get here?

Siann: Who the hell is this guy!?

Dracula: Hello. Master of Maldarvia. * chuckles * I have waited two thousand years for this… * he bares his fangs and disappears into a cloud of ash & smoke *

Siann: Maldarvia…? Where have I heard that name before…?

Aluina: * a horrified look has come across her face and she begins to cry * It’s him! B-but how!? I don’t want to fight him now! * she turns & buries her face in Siann’s chest * N-noo!!!!

Siann: * calmly * I don’t know who that was, but I’ll do anything to protect you from him.

They stand there for a while. Siann tried to figure out what just happened.

Aluina: * wiping the tears from her face * I want to dive now. I need more power. I still don’t trust you much, but you stood up to Dracula with me, so you must have good intentions.

Siann: Dracula!? That Dracula!? The vampire king, who only exists in legends from the old world!?

Aluina: * has regained her composure * That’s him. The son of satan. Riviera trained his whole life in case this moment came, but now that he’s gone…

Siann: Oh my god! * grabs Aluina’s hand * I’ll do whatever it takes to help you…always.

Scene fades to black as they enter Karulu village.

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-We Need a Plan-



After they dive. Aluina & Siann are attacked by a few demons.

Aluina: So, what was it like?

Siann: It, was my first time, so I didn’t know what to expect. It wasn’t bad. (It was hell. I had no idea you had to shoulder such a responsibility like this.)

Aluina: I can use new magic now…so whatever you did was good. Please…? …Would you do it again? * asks nervously *

Siann: Of course.

Aluina: Thank y-

Just then, about 100 yards from home three succubi jump them out of nowhere. And they are forced to put their weak bond to the ultimate test.

Succubi: * screeches like a hoard of banshees *

Siann: What are these things!?

Aluina: Some of Dracula’s minions, no doubt! * her clothes transform into Dark Sorceress *

Aluina turns her attention to the succubus to her right & starts singing Phoenix Light. The succubus near Siann drops a lifeless corpse to the ground & moves in for a fresh kill. He pulls out his sword and blocks the succubus’ attacks just in time.

Aluina: A test? So soon? Heh, I’ll give you bitches a message to take home to daddy! Phoenix Light!

A round glyph forms on the ground under the succubus & blasts it with tendrils of swirling concentrated green light, before thrusting it up into the air and slamming it to the ground via a downward moving green light pillar. When the succubus hits the ground, covered in cuts and burns from the light attack, she runs towards it & plunges Maldarvia through its heart with a sickening crunch. The succubus lets out a shrill that rips through the night & shatters a street light near them. Aluina yanks her sword free, just as the succubus’ lifeless body disappears into a sea of flames.

Siann: * while exchanging blow with a succubus * That was incredible!

Aluina: * breaths heavily * Thanks, but I don’t have the strength to do it again. One down, two to go! Haa!! * she lunges at the other succubus spinning around and ripping a gash in it’s side as she goes by *

Siann: How the hell do I kill a demon!? * still fending off the attacks *

Aluina: Through the heart! * dodging attacks * Stab the heart!

Siann: Got it!

Aluina turns around to see the second succubus going at Siann from behind.

Aluina: Thunder striker!

The succubus is blasted away from Siann by the impact of the thunder bolts. She sings Illusionary Cloud to defend Siann, but before he notices what is going on, someone yells “Falling Sky!” and a huge fireball rips through creature as it’s hurtling sideways through the air, obliterating it on contact. Siann is blown twenty feet away from the blast. Barely conscious he looks up to see the third succubus standing over him, ready to reap his soul. Just before the succubus touches him, a glowing blue sword bursts through the creature’s chest. Blood & bones fly everywhere as it lets out a piercing cry.

Aluina: Your times up, filth bag. You go to hell! * she wrenches the sword free in a rotating motion *

The succubus falls dead to the ground before erupting in flames. Siann wipes his face clean.

Siann: * half laughing and half serious * Have I ever told you how much I love you?

Aluina: * smiles * Don’t read too much into it.

A girl comes over to them slowly as they stand up & brush themselves off.

Aluina: That was close. Good thing nobody got hurt.

Girl: That looked scary. Are you two okay?

Aluina: * turns to the girl * That was but a test. Next time it won’t be so easy.

Siann: Thanks for your help…um, what’s your name again? Sorry?

Girl: My name is Jakuri. * looks at Aluina * I’ve never seen a reyvateil fight like that before.

Aluina: I’m not surprised. Most haven’t. I’m Aluina by the way & this is Siann. * gestures towards Siann as she wanders off a little ways to think about something *

Siann: She’s had some tough times, the past few days. Please give her a break for being a little “off.”

Jakuri: It’s okay. I understand. I’d better be getting home. Ayulsa will get worried. I told him I’d be back half an hour ago. Bye! * she runs off down the street *

Aluina comes over to Siann.

Aluina: We need to talk to the others, before they get involved with my problems. Now.

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-What to do-



The next morning, after breakfast playtime is over. It’s time to get serious. She & Siann tell Aurica & Artorius about what happened the night before. Both of them are dumbfounded.

Aurica: H-how is any of this possible? * terrified look on her face *

Artorius: * looks at Aurica * I don’t know. It doesn’t make sense. * long pause, then he gets up while shaking his finger in the air * Wait a minute…what about those tests Tenba was doing with that “time drive?”

Aurica: B-but, Tenba stopped testing that thing months ago. Krusche told me herself. She said she wanted to go back in time & stop Luke from leaving with out her.

Siann: Does this friend of yours, Krusche, know where that device is stored and who has access to it?

Artorius: Probably. We should look into that. * pauses for a second, then looks to Siann * You do realize the gravity of the situation. If Dracula is here, then he may have company as well. I want all windows and doors firmly locked at night, got it? And most importantly, nobody is to let in anyone we don’t know.

Aurica: * her voice shuddering * W-why not? What if someone gets attacked and needs help?

Aluina: Aurica, listen to me closely. A vampire can only enter a house if invited. If you let a vampire in, they can come and go as they please…meaning that our only safe haven is lost.

Artorius: Right. They can’t hurt us in here, so long as nobody invites one in.

The conversation goes on for an hour.

Artorius: Everyone else must know of this as well.

Siann: Agreed.

Aluina: Okay, but nobody engages these creatures but me. This is my fight and my fight alone.

Siann: I’m not letting you fight alone. And this doesn’t just concern you anymore. This is a problem for all of us.

Aluina: You still want to help me, even after knowing all of this?

Siann: Yes.

Artorius: Doesn’t anyone else find it odd that Dracula is here, without an apparent purpose? He was banished to his castle forever, so how did he get out and how did he get here?

Aluina: Someone brought him here.

Artorius: Uh-huh. * makes a waving motion as if to signify for her to go on * But who and for what purpose?

Aurica comes back to the table after calling Krusche.

Aurica: Krusche said that the time travel thingy was kept at Singing Hill and there weren’t any guards. Tenba felt that since that place is so dangerous, that nobody would go looking for anything there.

Siann: This is bad. So, somebody got their hands on it & used it to bring an immortal & his army to Sol Ciel? That doesn’t give us much to go on and doesn’t give us much time to figure out what the hell is going on.

Artorius: Is there a way to trace any “odd” energy surges?

Aurica: …Mei Mei!

Artorius: It’s time to get Weezy & Misha in on this and then we’re going to see Shurelia.

Scene fades to black, then fades back in.

Weezy: So, what’s the plan!?

Siann: The four of us * makes a circular motion signifying Aurica, Artorius, Aluina & himself * are going to seek help from Shurelia.

Artorius: And we need you two, Ayulsa & Jakuri to hold down the fort here.

Misha: I don’t like it. What if they come here looking?

Weezy: We’ll toast their asses.

Siann: No, Misha has a point. This is the first place Drac would look. He knew where to send those succubi, so he already knows where we are.

Aluina: Right.

Misha: But how does he know?

Weezy: Telepathy… He can read our thoughts. He’ll know where we’re going.

Artorius: Damn it! You’re right…Hm…he doesn’t know who you two are or who Ayulsa & Jakuri are, so you four best be the ones to go to Shurelia. He won’t suspect anything. We’ll handle things here.

Weezy: Sounds like a plan. Let’s do it.

They head out the door and got Ayulsa & Jakuri’s place to discuss the plan.

Aluina: Now remember. Nobody but us enters this house, got it?

All nod.

The scene closes & reopens with Ayulsa, Jakuri, Weezy & Misha headed to Nemo to hitch a ride on the church’s airship, discussing how to tell Shurelia the news. [note- this is one of those silent type scenes in some movies, so what they are saying can’t be heard]

The scene closes and reopens that night. Everyone is asleep.

Ghostly voice: a-u-r-i-c-a a-u-r-i-c-a

Aurica: Wha? * in a tired voice *

Ghostly voice: Come to me.

Aurica: What? Who’s there? * suddenly a red light glows around her head and her eyes go blank in a trance state *

Ghostly voice: That’s right. Come to me.

Aurica gets up slowly & leaves the room wearing nothing but a robe. She walks downstairs and over to the front door. She opens the door and heads out onto the porch. Artorius wakes and sees that Aurica is gone.

Artorius: Aurica?

The trance like state ends and Aurica is standing outside shivering in the cold. A shadow appears suddenly in the yard & Dracula emerges from it. Aurica screams and tries to get back inside, but the door slams shut in front of her. She tries to open it, but it won’t budge. All the while Dracula is approaching her slowly. She turns to see Dracula standing right behind her, fangs bared. She lets out a bloodcurdling scream. Without hesitation, Artorius jumps from the bed, runs to the window and throws it open. He then dives out the window, summersaults off the porch roof and landing in a crouch position on the sidewalk. He turns around to see Dracula standing behind Aurica with her left arm in is left hand & her head cocked to the left side. His fangs are mere inches from her neck as she continues to scream.

Artorius: Aurica!!!!!! Nooo!!!!!

Aluina appears at her window & throws a lance down to Artorius. He catches the lance and spins it around before plunging the tip into the ground.

Artorius: Let my fiancee go, you bastard!!

Dracula: * laughs * You love her, huh?

Artorius: More than anything in existence! I’ll do anything for her!

Dracula: How sweet. How about I relieve you of that curse?

Dracula rears back, reveals the full extent of his fangs and comes with a half an inch of ripping into Aurica’s neck. She screams louder than ever, rivers of tears pour down her face and soak the wood planks of the porch they stand on. The expression of shear terror on her face could evoke a reaction from the most heartless person in the world.

Artorius: I'll rip out your heart, to show you how black it is!!

With blurred vision through watery eyes, Artorius jerks the lance from the ground and lunges forward, but stopping soon after, realizing he has no way of hitting Dracula. Drac is using Aurica as a human shield. Just before his fangs make contact a high pitch whistling can be heard as a ninja star wails by at over a hundred miles an hour, hitting it’s mark perfectly. The star glides mere millimeters from Aurica’s skin and tears into Dracula’s throat.

Dracula: * drops Aurica to the ground and stumbles backwards into the wall of the house * Aaahhh!!! Gah!! * blood gushes from his wound as he stares at the mystery savior *

Artorius runs to Aurica, picks her up off the porch and gets away, while Drac is distracted. Both are still crying their eyes out, but now it’s happy tears as the two embrace. Decaire comes into view holding a serrated ninja star & a crossbow type projectile launcher.

Decaire: Nobody hurts Aurica while I’m around! * she loads the star into the weapon, while standing next to Aurica & Artorius, and takes aim *

Dracula uses a healing spell to heal the wound & angrily learches from the porch towards them. He barely gets off the stairs before Aluina drops down from nowhere in front of him, Maldarvia glowing a bright neon blue, with sparks flying. She aims the sword right at his heart.

Aluina: Time to die!!

Dracula’s body disperses into a thousand black bats before the impact. The bats flee the scene.

Decaire: Aurica, are you alright!?

Arotirus & Aurica stand up and Aurica nods in response.

Aluina: That bastard isn’t going to hold back much longer.

Artorius: I know. He’ll be back.

Deciare: I’m not going anywhere as long as he’s still around.

Aurica & Artorius: Thank you.

Artorius: And thanks for the save. By the way…how did you know we needed help?

Deciare: I may not be the one marrying her, but I know when my friend is in trouble.

Siann opens the front door and stares aghast at all the blood everywhere.

Siann: What in hell happened out here!?

Aluina: Pfft. While you were sleeping, Dracula tried to kill Aurica.

Siann: What!? Are you alright!? * looking at Aurica and sprinting from the doorway *

Aluina: She’s fine.

Deciare: …

Deciare: Someone should stay awake at night, like a night watchman…or woman.

Artorius: Agreed. I’ll take the rest of tonight.

Aurica: No! I don’t want to be alone!

Deciare: I’ll take the first watch.

Artorius: Okay. Thank you. (hurry up and get to Lady Shurelia guys!)

Scene ends as everyone heads back inside.

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Poor Aurica! This was quite a shocking chapter... I really felt for her. Good thing Deciare saved the day!

I admit, the idea of Dracula being in the AT world is slightly unusual to me, but this is turning out to be a pretty intriguing story. Aluina's a unique character, and it's great that it's a story that recognises the power of friendship as well as romantic love.

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Ayulsa wrote:

Poor Aurica! This was quite a shocking chapter... I really felt for her. Good thing Deciare saved the day!

What better motivation for my character to fight than almost loosing Aurica? And, good thing Deciare's one hell of a good shot, too eh?

Ayulsa wrote:

I admit, the idea of Dracula being in the AT world is slightly unusual to me, but this is turning out to be a pretty intriguing story.

I did have reservations about taking the story in this direction at first, but things just seem to fit so nicely.

Ayulsa wrote:

Aluina's a unique character, and it's great that it's a story that recognises the power of friendship as well as romantic love.

I try. The story has evolved a lot in my head since the start. I'll be taking a few days to collect my thoughts on how to play out the next, oh half dozen scenes.

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nuuuuu! Shurelia don't die~nya! *protects with life*

I agree that I didn't expect Dracula at first, but plot twists are good~nya. Poor Aurica, getting her wits scared out of her like that.

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Danexedas wrote:

nuuuuu! Shurelia don't die~nya! *protects with life*

That won't be necessary. She's not in danger. For future battles, I'll be needing to know what kind of weapon you want to use, the fighting style and the names & brief descriptions of any specific magic spells or attacks you want to be included.

I will be figuring out a list of attacks & spells for everybody involved, including names today, so any contributions are welcome.

Danexedas wrote:

Poor Aurica, getting her wits scared out of her like that.

I had no idea this scene was going to be this effective...mostly because I thought I wasn't good enough to pull it off. *hugs Aurica*

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I'm a sucker for duel weapons~nya. You can pull off so many tricks with them, and it looks really cool with the right pose(a sucker for those too). I mostly enjoy duel swords or duel guns.

As for magic, I usually like having reyvateils use reinforcement type spells using the already existing spells of the reyvateil, like how I do in my fic~nya

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Dexas: A trap. The sig is basically the same.

Sounds good.

About the magic/attacks, I was referring to you. I already know Shurelia's repertoire.

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You got a knack for the details, Thunder. It'll be interesting seeing how the CV and AT universes will blend together with one another.

-The Race Against Time Begins-



Weezy, Misha, Ayulsa & Jakuri arrive at the Elemia Church in Nemo and they ask Radolf for a favor. They decide to be incognito regarding the situation, so as not to case mass hysteria. This includes not telling Radolf what’s going on.

Radolf: * all smiles * Ah, it has been a long time, hasn’t it.

Misha: Yes, it has bishop, hehe.

Radolf: Haha, please just call me Radolf, like the old days. You make it sound like I’m an old fart.

Weezy: * chuckles * We have a favor to ask of you Radolf.

Radolf: Oh? I’m afraid the church is rather busy with a lot of restoration and construction projects right now. Our resources are stretched thin, but if we can help, we will.

Ayulsa: Such devotion to the people’s happiness. I admire that.

Jakuri: As do I.

Misha: We want to hitch a ride to Platina to see Lady Shurelia.

Radolf: I see. There is one more airship headed to Platina in around half an hour, you’re all welcome to go with them.

Ayulsa: Thank you.

Misha: So, how’s the bishop gig going for you?

Radolf: It’s a lot of work, but it is well worth it in the end. We’ve done so much to repair the damage done by Falss’ policies since his betrayal.

Jakuri: That is good to hear. I don’t want the tragedies of the past or the actions of that man to continue making people suffer.

Radolf: I have made sure to reinforce what you told them. I think the people understand it was not you’re fault. They have forgiven you. How is Aurica doing, by the way? I haven’t seen her in a long time. Those events hit her the hardest of all.

Ayulsa: * hugs Jakuri * See, I knew your dream for peace would prevail. * looks to Radolf * Aurica is doing great. She’s getting ready to be married soon.

Radolf: * smiles brightly * That’s great! I was worried that she might blame herself for everything after Lyner never picked up on her feelings for him. I’m glad to hear that she’s doing so well. So…who’s the lucky guy?

Misha: * ahem *

Weezy: We really must be going, if we’re going to catch that airship. Radolf, thanks for your help. It means a lot to us.

Radolf: * smiles * No problem. It’s always a pleasure to help out friends.

The four leave the church & head to the airport. They board the ship & fly to Platina. They decide to speak with Shurelia the next day, so as to gather their thoughts and come up with a less jarring way of telling her that she is the highest target on an immortal demon’s hit list.

That night, Weezy & Misha are at the park overlooking the Wings of Horus. Ayulsa And Jakuri are in the park, as well. There are a few puffy clouds in the sky. The night is brightly illuminated by the near full moon.

Misha: Why can’t the peace ever last?

Weezy: It’s the way of the world, I guess. Change only comes with conflict.

Misha: Yeah, but it’s always so bad. I mean, even the same is true of me.

Weezy: …! * pulls Misha closer * Unlike Lyner, I’ll never make you go back to that stinking hell hole, even for a second.

Misha: * cuddles with Weezy * (Ooh, I like where this is going.) Let’s not speak of him, he may be around here somewhere.

Weezy: Right. This is our time now. (Sorry Lyner, you snooze, you loose, man.)

Misha: It looks so beautiful and calm down there. You’d never guess some nightmarish creature was running free down there.

Weezy: Don’t worry. We’ll get him. I just wonder where his hideout is and how he got here…

Misha: Yeah…

The scene fades out as they continue cuddling and talking. A new scene begins with Ayulsa & Jakuri overlooking the Wings of Horus from a different view.

Jakuri: I don’t understand how a demon got into this world. * makes a waving motion with her left hand, while looking out into the night *

Ayulsa: I too, am perplexed by this turn of events. Not only that, but why would someone want to use that time drive to bring him here?

Jakuri: Beats me. I wonder where this mystery person and Dracula are hiding out? * looks around intently through a pair of binoculars *

Ayulsa: Aluina said vampires can’t go out in the sunlight, so it must be someplace dark. Perhaps a ruin or a large building?

Jakuri: Bingo! * She points towards a heavily forested area, but it’s too high up to see anything detailed with the naked eye * Here, take a look.

Ayulsa: * takes the binoculars and searches around a bit * Hm, it’s big enough to be dark all day and it’s out in the middle of no-where.

Suddenly an odd pulsating green light flashes through one of the windows.

Ayulsa & Jakuri: What was that? * Jakuri and Ayulsa grab a hold of each other *

A pulsating green light appears near the outskirts of Nemo shortly after the first one disappears.

Jakuri: You don’t think…?

Ayulsa: It could be. We should let Weezy & Misha know quickly.

Jakuri: Uh-huh.

They get up and move quickly through the park looking for Misha & Weezy. They search for a good 20 minutes to no avail. The camera zooms out to reveal Weezy & Misha perched on a high spot gettin frisky, while Ayulsa & Jakuri frantically search for them down below. Scene ends.

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I feel sorry for Lyner~nya. Did Misha forget all about him or something?

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