Kingdom Hearts : Heartfelt Adventure {Day 8 ; Invite Only}

[Kichi Kuronagi]

[Kichi :: Angel Grove :: Outside Red Rose -> Hooks Ship :: Deck]

Kichi nodded at Axel, and as soon as the portal was open, walked directly in, striding with purpose.

The dark portal appeared on hooks ship, a little ways off from Kyla, so it was in her peripheral vision. Kichi wandered out just in time to catch what Kyla had been saying, starting from 'If I don't, nothing will change!' He looked over, noting her position at the edge of the ship, and quickly glided along the ground over next to her. "We're here Kyla!" He said, gliding to her side, and holding out a hand. He kept track of Cory at the edge of his vision, noting any movements while keeping his eyes looking directly at Kyla. "We're here." he said, despite her now calm exterior, he said it comfortingly, as he had just barely caught the end of her sobbing.  

[AldrickZearse]

[Joe: PR: Clearing]

Joe's jaw locked into place, a small tic in his temple at Louis', Dawn's, and Kyle's words. Louis, for acting like Joe peed in his cheerios for not trusting him. Dawn and Kyle for acting like he told Louis he flat out said he wanted nothing to do with Louis, and Louis could go ******** off.

"Dawn, dear. I didn't care if he came or not. I gave him a choice of what to do, and it was his choice to head back to the train and not come with us. Kyle, I never said I wouldn't work with him. Now that we've gotten that hopefully cleared up, I've been saying I was ready to go." Mind you, this was said with a clenched jaw and gritted teeth.

Mentally, Joe was smacking Dawn and Kyle for getting pissed at him for no apparent reason. How was he to blame when it was Louis' choice? Regardless, he walked over to where Zexion was and smiled at Jenny, even though it looks slightly forced. "If you wouldn't mind working your magic, Sweetheart?"  

[fractalJester]

[ Seymour : Angel Grove : Coast ]

Seymour was next in line, following Jon out with his staff at the ready, though he seemed to exit the Corridor with an air of utter nonchalance; the voices had carried through the Corridor, meaning all those inside the Darkness would have heard the words being spoken. He glanced once to Kyla before returning his gaze to Cory, keeping his eyes on the Rogue Ronin as he stepped off to the side a little to allow the next person through.

He said nothing, made no smirk or chuckle, not even a witty comment. Simply remained quiet, waiting for the moment when he was needed... or the moment he wasn't. Whichever came first.  

[Sousei Tatsu]

[Cory .:. Hook's Ship .:. Deck]

_______She's pitying you.
____What are you going to do?
____________There's no way he can forgive you. She feels sorry for you.
______________Sorry that you live like this.
________________Sorry that you don't know how to be a nice person when it counts.
__________________Sorry that you're such a monster.
____She talks about you with the others, you know. They all sit around making fun of you.
__________You can't even defend yourself from it. _________You will never know the slings and arrows that they have struck you with.
___________They all either pity or hate you.
________There is no favor, there isn't even indifference. ___They either feel sorry for you...
________________...Or they hate you so much that your death would be a celebration to them.
____________________________Hell, it probably was last time.

Cory looked up at Kyla, the Revblade appearing in his right hand with a burst of blue and black fire.

_____________You can never even defend yourself from them.
________Their words will eat you alive.
_______________________Your only defense is to silence them forever.
_______________No one has the right to judge you save yourself.
_______________________How dare they accuse you of being a monster?
____________________They have no right.
___How dare they speak of you so unkindly?
__________________They only know their own despair.
__________None of them know the despair of madness.
___________None of them know the fear of insanity.
____________None of them know paranoia as you know it.

"Just shut up... stupid girl..."

_____________________________She has no right to pity you. She is in no position to forgive you of anything.
________Go wild.
_________________________________Put ya guns on.
_________________________Show them what for.
______Hurt everyone who might hurt you.
________________Hurt them so badly that they will never hurt you.
____Broken bones.
____________Failing organs.
___________Massive trauma.
__Even death.
___________Stop their words.

"Where do you get off... Forgiving me like what I did was nothing? Pitying me the way you do, like I'm some crippled dog in the gutter..." Cory lifted the Revblade over his head, the engine already having charged a Red Queen. "Don't look at me... Don't forgive me... Just hate me. Hate me until the day you die. Hate me so much that I can never leave your mind. Daydream about doing horrible things to me. Have splendid, miraculous dreams that could just as easily be my nightmares."

________Kill her.
___________________________________________Kill her.
_________________________Kill her.
_____________Kill her.
_____________________________Kill her.
________________________________________Kill her.
__Kill her.
___________________Kill her.
______Kill her.
_____________Kill her.

And then the others showed up.

______Kill them all.
_____________________It's the only way to ensure you're own survival.
__________Is that even what you want anymore?

"I hate you! I hate you all! Why do you have to make my mind race the way it does?! Why can't you just hate me and kill me?! Stop silently judging me, and just DIE!" Cory swung the Revblade, launching an Engine Force straight at Kyla.  

[RhikoDemson]

[[Louis : Port Royal : Clearing]]

Louis stared at Dawn, his expression softening, rather surprised at her sudden outburst and actually found it pleasing. He looked at Joe and gave him a look and shrug that said, 'She got us there.'

He looked back to Dawn and smiled, "Thank you Dawn. But you don't need to worry... I planned on following you anyway. I just didn't feel like dealing with him." Louis looked from Dawn to Joe, then to Kyle, then back to Dawn, "Let's go..." He smiled cheerfully at Dawn, She's such a nice girl. I can't even feel angry anymore...  

[Jeimuzu Kuro]

{James : Port Royal : Clearing}

James nodded his head in understanding as Kyle explained what had transpired while he was taking care of Noelle. However, now it seemed plans were in the making to go into town and rescue the other prisoners they were talking about.

'Just another situation with lives on the line. Nothing new here.'

He would have volunteered to go, though before he could even speak Kyle shut down that idea with an obvious fact, the corsair was dressed... well like a corsair. He would do nothing but draw attention to himself, so he would be stuck waiting while they went to go save them. However, it seemed there was a bit of a spat between Louis and Joe. The corsair didn't want to get involved in this, and before he could get any words in even if he wanted to, it was over.

"Take care guys. Try not to get caught before you save them."

{Kuro Oni : The Flying Dutchman : Davy Jones' Quarters}

Kuro Oni had leaned his back against one of the walls of the quarters as Ajora spoke to all of them. He remained silent as the orders were given as to who would go where. As was the plan, Ajora asked Kuro to remain on the ship, which was just fine for him, since the group would soon be their prisoners.

"Fine by me, by the way. The modifications to the cells are complete, they won't have any "leverage" this time." The Nightmare Dreadnought said.

He knew that the Dark Dragoon would understand the reference.

{Leon : Angel Grove : Outside Red Rose}

Leon listened in intent silence as they all spoke of going up to the ship that Cory was on to save Kyla, it sounded like the situation was under control. Sometimes the more help there was, the more difficult a task could be. So for now the Gunblader would stay out of the way and let them take care of it.

"Be careful guys." He said as they disappeared into the corridor of darkness that would take them up to the ship.  

[LavenderSakura]

[Jenny :: Port Royal :: Clearing]

Jenny winced, angry heartsongs were angry. Almost like a scratched CD, or a heavy unintentional lurch in the music. Either way, it sounded anything but kind. The musician shrunk back a little, arguments made her feel uneasy, anger made her feel uneasy... it brought back horrible memories. She would've tried to say something but she doubted that it'd help. No need to wake up the groundhogs you guys... No, yeah, she didn't need everyone to blankly stare at her.

So when Joe smiled at her, albeit a bit forced, she timidly smiled back and nodded quickly. Jenny placed the flute to her lips and the melody for haste wrapped itself around the four, a corresponding rune also glowing to life. As she finished, she lowered her instrument and looked between the four, "be careful, mkay?"  

[fractalJester]

[ Kyle ; Sora ; Zexion ; Guards : Port Royal : Clearing ]

"And we're off," Zexion said, immediately speeding away the moment the Haste spell had been cast. He was a blur: Joseph's speed, magnified by the Haste spell, was easily just as fast as Joe's own Replica, Azrael... if not actually moreso. The trees passed him in a blur, and he could only assume the other three were keeping up. They'd be into the city within a matter of seconds at this rate.

"Be careful!" Kyle called after them, a slight look of alarm mixed with worry suddenly coming over his face, completely wiping away the objective stoicism that had been there for the past few minutes. It all sort of sank in right then; he'd sent them off... with nothing but each other.

If they failed, if they were caught, killed... it was his fault.

No. They can do it. I have no doubt in my mind.

... okay, a -little- doubt. Can never be 100% certain, after all...  

[RhikoDemson]

[[Louis : Port Royal : Clearing]]


Louis felt the surge of Jenny's music run through his veins. An indescribable phenomenon that was like nothing else. There was nothing he could think to describe it, all he could express was how he felt. He felt strong. He felt fast. But how could someone put that into words even in their own head. Louis smiled with a excited grin, part of him itching to let off the steam he'd capped so quickly a second before going from near explosive to as calm as he was. Louis waved his out and around, swinging it down to his waist where he bowed to Jenny with a certain elegance, "Fear not young maiden, your heroes will be back post haste."

Louis turned away for a second the blur of all those staying behind mixed in with the train backdrop brought on a sudden flash of his dream returning at the worst possible time instilling a festering fear in his chest. He turned his head back to Jenny, the deep look of worry in his eyes hidden half way by the angle of his face and fallen hair, "You be careful too... k?"

"Keep everyone safe on this end, Kyle! I want to see smiling faces when we get back!" Louis laughed, shaking off his worry as he bounced on one foot ready to run, "Ja!" Without a single second more, Louis blasted off into the forest after Zexion.  

[Kaegoe]

[Dawn : Port Royal : Clearing]

Dawn looked at Joe timidly as he spoke to her. He seemed rather upset with her for her outburst. This wasn't going to go well if the two of them were mad at her, but Louis surprised her. He thanked her and actually smiled. A reaction that made her look away from him. Her face felt slightly red.

As her attention came back to reality as the haste rune appeared under her feet. This one made her feel so much different than the ones in the past. Dawn looked at the others grinning slightly.

"I'll see y'all later," she called back to the others with a slight wave as she took off after the others.  

[Sable Argent]

[Alan :: Angel Grove :: Outside Red Rose -> Hook's Ship Deck]

Alan walked past Dani on his way to the portal. "By the way," he said, "I don't believe we've been introduced. My name's Alan." He only waited a second for a response before heading on through the portal. He needed to be quick about this.

What he witnessed upon exiting surprised him. He certainly hadn't expected to see Cory attacking Kyla, with evident murderous intent. Why on earth did he kidnap her, then?

"Du~h, he's crazy, remember? That's why he wanted help!"

"So . . . the voices told him to? Lovely."

Alan was in a sticky situation. He didn't want to attack Cory, lest he ruin the rapport he might still have with him. He did want to hear Cory's side, and he was still hoping for some kind of armistice. And yet, Kyla was in danger.

Alan exhaled deeply and cast Regen on Kyla and himself, just in case one of them got cut. Hopefully Cory wouldn't see this as an offensive action. He might even appreciate it when he calmed down - he wanted Kyla alive, after all, just a moment ago.

"Excuse me," he said, his voice calm but raised just a decibel above Cory's, "but if you wanted to talk to me. . . this is your chance." The obvious subtext being: 'don't ruin it.' Unfortunately, the mask made it impossible for Cory to see his expression - he had finally figured out what face he should be wearing. Beneath his mask, he wore a reassuring smile and narrowed eyes that were all business.  

[ArcanaFate]

[Quistis :: Port Royal Prison]

The Blue Mage sighed as she was picked up again and the mask was placed over her face. It was a metallic mask, meant to shield the guards from her eye beams. Not like she could shoot them as much as she'd like to. Little mana, beaten into submission, and most likely going to die a painful death? Quistis only had one thing on her mind.

Worst. City. Ever.

[Nick :: Outside Red Rose > Hook's Ship]

Nick quickly followed everyone into the portal, pulling his rifle from his shoulder and prepared to shoot...whatever was up here to save the pictomancer. Not so much because it would help these silly Earthlings rescue one of their friends and raise their morale, but out of a sense of chivalry. The Lanista may be channeling darkness, but he was not above helping a lady in need.

The Avatar of Chaos aimed his rifle around, and the first enemy that appeared was going to eat a mouthful of magical power.  

[Bard of Lore]

{Kyle : Angel Grove : Outside Red Rose -> Hook's Ship}

So a two man team to get Kyla back had turned to three. Then four. Then five. Six. Seven. Goddamn, this was going to look like a freaking invasion, rather than an attempt at a peace treaty! Watching as they all entered, he shook his head and followed. "Well let's get this over with." He said to himself as he walked through the portal. It was...a weird feeling. Like small bits of happiness were being pulled away by the darkness surrounding him. He inadvertently shivered. But still he kept walking. He had a job to do.

Nodding his head in thanks to Axel, he stopped to ask him a quick question. "I really don't mean to be rude, but, would it be possible for you to not come with us? There's already way too many people going for a simple peace treaty. If you really want to go, I don't have any way of stopping you. But if you do decide to wait with the rest of the group back by the Red Rose, then I'll get Seymour or Alan to send up something so that you'll know when to start a portal for us to get back. Thank you Axel." He finished as he started walking again, either expecting the Nobody to follow or leave the other way. Speeding up a little bit, he finally made it through to the other end and instantly began marking where everyone was. Kyla was next to Kichi, Alan wasn't too far away, Seymour moved just to the side to allow the others through, Dani was probably right behind Kyle, and Nicholas was...aiming his rifle! Why on Earth would he do that! It was a bloody attempt to make peace!

"Put the damn rifle away. We're trying to make peace here. Not start another bloody fight." He said as he moved in close to Nicholas, his voice lowered so that only he would be able to hear it.

Having yet to summon his weapons, Kyle was still in his regular clothing. It was his way of saying: I don't want to fight. "Cory, we aren't here to fight. We just want to talk. Please, listen to what Alan and I have to say, and let us hear your side of the story. Not from the others, from you. Tell us about your experiences and why you did what you did." He said calmly, moving to stand at Alan's right.  

[Raziel Hotokashi]

Jacob ║ Port Royal ║ Prison

"Well then..."Jacob said, frowning slightly."I think this cat is just jealous. His face has more pock marks than a sea-sponge."Jacob commented with a smile.

Everything turns out alright in the end. If it's not alright, then it's not the end. Don't worry, I'll think of something. I better...

Jacob took Quistis's shackled hand in his own and started to walk down the wooden hallway, back out of the rancid smelling jail. It was a shame really. The view outside this hot, humid, hell-hole was quite nice, but wherever he was, or whenever he was, these people obviously hadn't heard of proper hygiene. Jacob knew he needed a hot shower after all of this was over...Hell even a cold bath in the shores would be pleasant enough. Jacob caught his mind wandering and quickly brought it back to the seriousness of the situation. He needed a plan.

He whispered to the woman next to him, "What's the mask for?"  

[LevDa]

Cue: Iycaon
[Dani :: Angel Grove :: Outside of the Red Rose -> Hook’s Ship]

As soon as Dani was sure Kyle had gone through the Dark Corridor she went through next, walking straight behind Kyle. As she walked through the Corridor she felt a weird tug at her heart. She started to run through the corridor faster in order to make sure she got out of there to shake off the weird feeling.

Dani soon found herself on Hook’s ship really confused. ‘How is it that Hook’s Ship flies?’ she asked herself before thinking ‘Hello! Its Peter pan! Man I am losing it!’ She then refocused her attention on Kyle and Alan twirling her chakrams a little.

As Dani walked with Kyle and Alan she was not really sure how this negotiation was going to work. She was not really good at negotiating but she would help as best as she could. As Kyle and Alan talked to Cory she stood behind them watching both the negotiation and the man who was holding onto a girl. ‘She must be the prisoner’ Dani thought to herself while pushing up her glasses focusing on them for a little bit. For this situation Dani would just be the observer and would not act unless something happened.