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 Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:17 am
[Nick :: Narnia :: Jadis' Castle]
"I understand, nothing will be left behind. And thank you, Teacher, for the sling." Nick responded, giving a nod of sincerity to the woman. His thoughts, however, were focused on his mentor's choice of words. Nothing of importance? What, are they abandoning the castle? Time to raid the armory before everyone clears out.
The Dark Knight held his tongue about his thoughts, but was again perplexed by his mentor's sudden shift of tone. She had always been very passive and miserable sounding? Why suddenly so curious about the Replica? "I was going to meet him somewhere. The decision is up to me. I was going to most likely meet him away from the castle." He paused, tapping his chin with a gloved hand. "Why? Do you want him to come to the castle? On an unrelated note, after my talk with Ajora is finished, may I take another peek in the armory?"
Ajora, any place work for you? I'd rather not lug this thing in a public place. It's not exactly something easily hidden. How about Halloween Town?
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 2:58 pm
[Kyla: Under the Sea: Way to Atlantica> Atlantica]
“…excuse me? “ Kyla looked over her shoulder, her brow rising feeling obviously perplexed.
“Was that some kind of minion from the Pirates?” she continued to swim at a steady pace as suggested- perhaps a bit faster actually, keeping close to the main group behind Sora.
Deciding perhaps it was best to keep her worries silent she said no more on the matter, just returned to her sketching of the environment as they closed in on Atlantica.
It was more beautiful then she had imagined… giant golden coral like structures, spiraling towers all a glow like heaven under the ocean. She would have been content to just draw while they swam until Kyle apparently picked up the conversation and explained just how they received their scars.
With each words that dropped from the leaders lips, Kyla felt her blood go ice cold.
“…I see. That’s…Unusual. Sounds like some weird minion. So you killed-“
Kyla didn’t get to finish when they were stopped by an armed merman. For some reason all the merpeople were all abuzz. Not surprising, Kyla wondered if Atlantica followed the same cycles of night and day like on the surface, but apparently it seemed unusual to Sora.
Still the urgency of the guards made the new mermaid pull her tail inwards like holding her knees to her chest and making her fins conceal most of her from view.
After introducing them it appeared the Keyblade Master was expected by the Sea King, so without a word Kyla swam after them, unwinding herself, her long violet frilled fins all a flutter like wings beneath the waves.
She muttered a reply to John as they proceeded over the city on route to no doubt the throne room where Triton would be waiting.
“…I don’t even think that’s a guess. Just a likely assumption.” She only partially there though, her thoughts echoed a wild accusation and fearful question.
‘ Could it be?! It couldn’t be could it?! It’s impossible! No need to jump to conclusions it was probably something the replica’s made, or someone else who’d not encountered yet right?’
"You killed it right?" She found herself asking, glancing towards the others. " right?...It's gone then?"
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 8:14 pm
[Dani :: Under the Sea : Heading Toward Atlantica --> Atlantica ]
For the rest of the trip, Dani opted not to say anything as they traveled under the sea, taking in the sights that she had never seen before. “Wow, this is amazing!” Dani thought looking at the fish and some of the reefs they passed.
As all of them saw something coming from Atlantica she looked to the rest of the group before following behind them as they tried to get to see Triton. “You know John,” Dani finally spoke after a long time, “Something tells me this probably isn’t going to be a pleasant visit filled with singing. I think we should be prepared.” After Dani said her peace she moved as fast as she could to catch up to Kyla, Sora, and the guards.
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:07 pm
[Joe: Under the Sea: Atlantica Gates]
The fighter floated in the group. They were preparing for war. They...were worried. That...that was worrisome.
Joe bit the inside of his cheeks. The fact that the king has his entire army getting ready made the fighter tense. Then again, looking at the scenery away from the city...Joe couldn't blame them. And apparently Sora was getting free pass into the city and to the king.
Kyla asked if the darkness creature was killed, and Dani mentioned how she thought there wasn't going to be a lot of singing. With his shoulders squared and his jaw tight, the male shook his head. "No." No one could probably tell if he was talking to Dani, or answering Kyla, and as soon as the word left his mouth, he swam after Sora.
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AldrickZearse Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:19 pm
[ Kyle ; Sora : Under the Sea : Atlantica -> Palace Halls ]
"Probably the abyss stuff, yeah," Kyle muttered from behind, still mulling over what he'd seen. Something about that purple visage had seemed so... familiar. But it had been too far off to get a good look at it. What did he remember about purple wings...
"Oh, that nameless thing that attacked?" Kyle responded to Kyla before snorting loudly in what might have actually been genuine amusement. "No way. We didn't stand a chance-- even Sora was knocked out in one blow."
"Can we not ruin my reputation with the guards so early?" Sora turned to whisper over his shoulder as they neared the castle.
Kyle lifted his hands and shook them, as if to apologize. "It ended up retreating into the shadows. But it's deathly weak to Light magic, even if it's not meant to damage, so we'll know the next time it shows up."
As the group entered the castle grounds, with the castle still glimmering in light as if it were day, the guards stopped just outside the main hall, the throne room, and turned to face them.
"He's... angry, so be cautious," one of the guards said, looking down with a look of shame. "The guards around the castle were all knocked out without notice, and Triton was confronted by some blonde girl who sucked him underground before taking the Trident and fleeing. Hence the alert level around town."
"Blonde girl...?" Sora asked, tensing immediately before turning around to face the others, eyes wide.
"Who can affect the ground..." Kyle muttered, also tensed. He looked to Kyla for a moment before nodding to Sora, motioning for the Keyblader to swim forward.
"Kyla, could you prepare a drawing of Noelle please? Just to be certain..."
Sora turned and solemnly swam into the throne room, where King Triton was pseudo-pacing back and forth in front of his throne. "Heya, Your Highness."
"WHO- Oh, Sora!" King Triton responded, at first jolting with rage to look at the Keyblader before recognizing the intruder and softening to a weary smile. "Forgive me, I... I assume those so-called guards told you what happened?"
"Yes, Your Highness, we heard-"
"We?" Triton asked, surprised and looking behind Sora, only just noticing he'd brought company. "Oh, friends of Sora, I take it-- I'd expected Donald and Goofy. Who might you all be?"
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:24 pm
[Joe: Atlantica: Throne Room]
The male watched the king insult his own guards...which wasn't that fair, in his opinion, but who was he to judge? And when asked who Sora's friends were, Joe took a small bow. "Joe. Just a fighter." And he went back to being quiet and watching everything. Maybe he'd see a 'bug' or something, something planted to keep an eye on things. That's when he started swimming around the room, looking around to finding anything that might compromise their planning.
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AldrickZearse Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:35 pm
[Dusk : Flying Dutchman : Crewman's Quarters]
"Oooh you poor unfortunate soul," Dusk cooed as she looked at Saint as she went over closer and pat his hair as if one would comfort a child, "Such a sad world we live in, isn't it? This world is full of so much pain. There isn't much for those such as us."
With a gentle hand she brushed away one of his tears off of his cheek. Dusk's held something similar to caring and holding her own pain of her own dark memories. She brushed some of his hair out of his face as she looked at him.
"We want a place to belong. A place to call our owns. Our own freedom. Yet what do we get? Those who want to hold us back. Tell me something, what keeps you from breaking the chains that bind you to such a fishy place?"
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:40 pm
[Kyla: Under the Sea : Atlantica]
“One hit… it’s that powerful?...”
Kyla just stared ahead, eventually meeting Sora’s eyes when he remarked over his shoulder.
Kyla tried to visualize what it must’ve been like, to see the KeyBlade Master taken out in one hit by that creature. It must’ve been so frightening. Apparently it wasn’t invincible though, and she felt a bit of relief when Kyle voiced a possible weakness they could exploit. Light.
So as long as they stayed in the light, they would be ok.
“..as long as they stay in the light then.”
When they approached the main hall Kyla put on a brave face and listened intently to the guards’ explanation of what occurred, her brow raised when they described the particular person responsible.
It didn’t take a genius to figure it out just as quickly as Kyle and Sora did. Kyla met Kyle’s eyes and would nod in understanding, turning to a fresh page in her book- but also thumbing through her records for the correct sketch log.
She quickly looked between the sketches and transferred a much larger version of the image of Noelle onto a fresh page. When it was ready the purple tailed mermaid swam foreword after the Keyblader as he made his entrance first.
She waited politely at the entrance before entered when the King addressed the rest of them.
After Joe introduced himself Kyla followed after him.
“You are correct Your Majesty. “ She bent at the middle to bow making her hair flow about her face before straightening. Keeping a good step- err- mermaid equivalent of one- behind Sora, she introduced herself.
“Kyla, an artist your Majesty.” She then moved aside for the others to introduce themselves.
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:56 pm
[Dani :: Under the Sea : Atlantica ]
“Well that was a bit confusing” Dani thought as she heard Joe answer her or Kyla’s question and move on.
As Dani moved into the palace and Triton asked who they were, Dani finally moved forward and bowed to the king. “Hello King Triton,” Dani said politely, “I am Dani.” Dani then looked at Kyla and Joe confused. “What are they talking about?” Dani thought to herself “I have no idea what I am.” Dani then swam over to one of the pillars and leaned her back against it for comfort.
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:50 pm
[ ??? : Narnia : Jadis' Castle ]
"I would like to speak to him, if you wouldn't mind me accompanying you," she replied, nodding softly as she walked forward. "And yes, the Armory is always open for your needs."
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:54 pm
[ Ajora : ??? ]
"Sounds like a plan. Meet me at the top of that curvy graveyard mountain."
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:07 am
[Nick :: Narnia :: Jadis' Castle >> Halloween Town :: Graveyard Hill]
"...I suppose so. I don't see why you can't come along, Teacher." Nick replied, opening a dark corridor to Halloween Town. The grip around Garland's sword tightened as he entered the portal, the metal blade leaving a line along the floor before vanishing within the void.
He reappeared atop the hill, the large blade dangling off the very edge of the hill. Nick's gaze shifted to the dark portal, waiting for his mentor to appear.
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:23 am
[ Ajora ; ??? : Halloween Town : Graveyard ]
A Corridor of Darkness opened up nearby, on the very end of the curve, and from it, Ajora came through. It almost seemed like he leapt, as though he hadn't been on his feet. His body was slowly being uncovered by Darkness, as if he'd been enveloped in before coming out of the Corridor; the pseudo-envelope pulled back to reveal his normal black and red suit. His hair was damp at first sight in the glimmering moonlight, but after a few moments dried off; most interesting about him, though, was perhaps that his left eye was entirely black, sparking with minuscule crimson bolts every few moments, appearing almost like blood-shot veins in the seconds they were visible.
"My, but that is a large sword," he said on first sight, looking impressed as he glanced over it with his right eye. He turned to the still-open Corridor with a raised brow. "Are we expecting company?"
"Forgive my intrusion, Sir Ajora," the Teacher spoke as she strolled out of the now-closing Corridor. "I merely wished to speak with you in person after your chat with Sir Nicholas."
Ajora sniffed at the air for a moment, seemingly intrigued, before grinning. "Ah, a representative of Seymour. Of course," he began turning back to Nicholas. "So, you found Garland's Blade, hmm? How fitting."
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:41 am
[Nick :: Halloween Town :: Graveyard]
"Yes, I found it in the Dark Meridian. Fun stuff. But, I wanted to talk to you about something serious." Nick's initial grin towards Ajora faded into a frown. He pulled the sword up and stabbed it into the ground next to him, slowly waiting to make sure it wouldn't fall from its makeshift stand.
"What am I supposed to be doing? I understand your plans are yours and you're conquering the world or whatever it is you're doing, but I've been itching to go another round against the 'heroes'. My beloved blade, she thirsts...for their blood." The Dark Knight put a hand to his forehead and tilted his head back dramatically, as if he was about to faint. "If you have nothing for me to do, I understand. I can find my own fun if worse comes to worse. I suppose you could say I'm waiting for something to just magically fall in my lap." He chuckled, tapping his fingers against the blade's handle.
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:00 am
[ Ajora ; ??? : Halloween Town : Graveyard ]
Ajora's grin dimmed down as well, though not entirely, as he listened to Nicholas' words. When it was his turn to speak, he shrugged, entwining his fingers behind his head. "Well, right now, there's really not much to do. They're slumbering before the war breaks out tomorrow, and I'd rather them in top form. So until tomorrow morning, I suppose you're free to do as you please, though I'd suggest slumber. I'm about to get some shut eye, myself. We have mortal bodies, after all."
"However~" he mused, strolling over to Nicholas and wrapping one arm around the younger (yet taller) man's shoulders. "Come tomorrow, I have a very specific job for you. You will be the last line of defense that they will surely reach on their path to stopping me. And I would have you dim one of their most persistent Lights to a bare twinkle, if not put it out entirely. A task I think you'd find most enjoyable..."
"... since it will be none other than the Avatar of the Original Ultima, Kyle."
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