Melody: *It had been over a century since chaos had entered her life and brought her to where she was now. The girl, Melody, walked along the plains of grass, feeling the cool morning dew kiss the bottom of her bare feet. She stared at the ground, saying no word as she stepped ahead. There was much on her mind. The wind blew, causing the air to feel cool and crisp, though she didn't mind it. It had only reminded her of the few peaceful moments she had.
( Korillia's Fate ) It was the day that the Korillian knights were returning from the last war that Grandilia had experienced. The Korillian were special people capable of magic and had insect guardians. She was the princess of them, though she was too young to have obtained a guardian of her own. Her mother and father loved her very much and wanted the best for their daughter. Melody was anxious for her father to return. He had always told her stories of Reyvaladin Castle and the outside world. Hearing the adventures had made her excited to finally do something for her own race. Melody was in her room when she heard the sounds of horns going off, indicating that the Korillian men had returned. She got up and ran out to greet the men. As she stood there, she saw the happy faces of all of the families. Her smile grew with love as she saw her brave father get off of his horse with open arms to greet both her and her mother. She knew that the night would be wonderful. However, the Korillian weren't expecting what was to come.
It wasn't until later that dark clouds formed over the forest. It seemed like any normal storm, though Melody hated storms. As she was in her room looking at one of her books that her father had given her, she heard a scream outside, causing her to jump. She looked outside of her window to see smoke rising into the sky. She knew something wasn't right. She ran outside to see her father was already in battle, fighting strange black creatures that were attacking. She felt fear grow inside of her as she heard more approaching, roaring in the distance. More came, outnumbering the Korillian forces. As the night grew longer, the fall of brave Korillians occurred.
As she watched her parents fight, she couldn't help but feel a presence watching her. She looked towards the forest in front of her, seeing a dark man staring at her, his eyes red and the most sinister smirk was painted across his face. She didn't like it at all. Her attention was quickly withdrawn as she heard her father scream in pain. She looked, seeing that the demon had killed him right before her eyes. Tears flooded her eyes, and as she wanted to run towards him, she heard her mother scream to her, telling her to run.
Listening to her mother, she trned around and ran as fast as she could. Melody looked back, seeing that her mother was next to join her fathers fate. She couldn't believe this was happening, but she had to get out of here. As she looked back, she ran straight into something, causing her to fall. Slamming into the ground hard, she struggled to sit up.
She looked up to see the dark man staring down at her with a blade surrounded by a thick, dark aura. He smirked, looking at her* Tell me, Korillian Princess, where is the Inner Power?
*She looked up at him, hearing the evil that swarmed in his voice. She crawled back, fearing the worse. Angered, the cloaked man approached her and slashed...*
*She shook her head quickly, getting the image out of her head. She only remembered it like it was yesterday. It had been a long time, but it had tramatized her. She sighed, looking over to her butterfly companion that fluttered around her.* ...I'm sorry... I was thinking about it again... *She said softly, her voice full of sorrow. Her butterfly went onto her shoulder and nuzzled into her cheek. She continued to walk, heading towards the new town she had never seen before.*
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Fredrick: Hm... Lady Josephine, are you about ready to depart?
Laura: Yes, I think so.
Preston: I wish I could go but uh... yeaaah no thanks.
Laura: No, it's okay.
Zelos: Laura-chaaann!~ Can I come with you?~ I think we'll have a date
Laura: Are you sure you'd be okay with that? Won't you miss your stuff here?
Zelos: Stuff? Please, my hunnies give me stuff wherever I go. I'll just go out and make more so that they give us anniversary gifts. *Places arms behind head and smiles* I mean...
Laura: ...I'll pretend I didn't hear that. Just behave yourself, okay? Please...?
Zelos: Yeah, yeah...
*They headed outside, the wind was really strong*
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Zelos: I got my rubber ducky and everything. Which way is this Gandillia-whats it name place?
Laura: That's what it's called.
Zelos: -Pulls out map and smacks her across the face while opening it and she falls in the mud- LOOK at this map man! Look at it. How are we suppose to find anything? Is there a BAR?
Laura: -Faceplanted in the mud, not saying anything- .............
Zelos: LET'S G- What are you doing in there?! How is that suppose to help your acne.
Laura: -Unsticks head from the ground and looks to Zelos with the stare of death-
Zelos: -Eyes widen as his bangs fall over his eyes- Uh... heh, hey look how about I buy you some...acne...repellent...
Laura: ...how about we just leave now?
Zelos: Sounds good to me baby-chan!
Laura: -Gets up- come on then.
-We start heading out of Terresia, where we spot Melody walking towards us-
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Zelos: -Shoves you out of the way- Wait someone's coming! I need to make a first impression!
Laura: Wow, rude.
Zelos: Helloooo! *Looks down at her* What brings you here? Are you lost? She's totally lost, Laura.
Laura: Umm...let's not make assumptions yet...
Zelos: What's your name? *Notices a butterfly following her* Hey look at that.
Laura: -Looks up- How pretty.
Melody: *She looked at them, unsure if she should try talking to them. She looked away, trying to avoid them. Her butterfly fluttered over, landing on her head as it stared at them curiously.*
Zelos: *Scratches head* My, my...she's one of those, shy ones. *Looks back at Laura with a puzzled expression* I guess it's nothing we should worry too much about. A foreigner, no doubt.
Melody: *As she walked, she wasn't paying attention and tripped, falling and slamming into thr ground. She cringed, slowly siting up soon after her impact*
Zelos: ...? Are you alright? Laura, maybe we should stick with her and help her around... we can't leave a visitor around like this. *Sighs and follows Melody, motioning his hand for you to follow along*
Laura: R-Right... -Follows them-
Melody: ( Melody's Theme )*She looked at the two, slowly standing up. Her eyes were full of sorrow and fear, though she remained silent.*
Laura: -Stares into her eyes- .....
Zelos: Do you need a place to stay...? We were about to head to a place called Gandillia...
Melody: *Hearing Grandilia escape from his lips, she felt a sharp stab towards her heart emotionally. She looked away, not knowing what to say to them.*....I.... I'm fine..... *She said quietly, her voice full of shyness*
Zelos: *He noticed a slight change in her movements after mentioning the word, but said nothing*
Laura: Are you sure...? You don't seem like you're fine.
Nightshade: *He stood there in the shadows, watching her speak to them and smirked to himself.*
Melody: *She gave a small nod to them, instantly feeling uncomfortable as she senced him. She looked around for a moment*... I... must go... *She took a step back, wanting to run*
Zelos: *Looking around all serious* ....What's the rush? We can help you find an inn or something...*Holds hand out smiling rather wide* I'm the Chosen One Zelos Wilder! At your service~
Melody: *She looked at him nervously, not knowing what to say. No one ever wanted to speak to her before. She looked up slightly, noticing dark clouds were forming. She knew this was a sign.*
Laura: ...? -Looks to her then up at the clouds- Is there a storm coming...?
Zelos: Oh that is just FANTASTIC.
Laura: We'd better find shelter soon...
Melody: *She closed her eyes, sorrow filling her heart now. She was endangering a place she had never been to before.* ...I'm sorry... *She said under her breath, only meant to be heard by herself. Her butterfly flew over and tried to cheer her up, fluttering around her*
Zelos: You don't need to feel sorry for a storm...*Puzzled expression, suddenly approaching her* We're going to get soaked if we stay here...
Laura: He's right, we'd better leave as soon as possible!
Melody: *She looked at the two after a moment ,still unsure. Part of her felt safe with the two, but another part knew that if she stayed, she would only kill more people by her being here. After much hesitation, she sighed to herself softly, giving them a small nod.*
Laura: -Smiles- Great.
Zelos: Well, *breifly lets out a sigh and smiles* Let's go to my wonderful mansion, yes?
*They all run before the rain came and were nearing Zelos' mansion-
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Zelos: It's right in there! Impressed? I'd think so! It's the Great Chosen One's santuary! The one and only!
Melody: *She looked around nervously, not knowing what to say. She had never been inside of a mansion. Her eyes roamed around, admiring everything.*
Zelos: Heh see the gifts piled up over there? That's what my hunnies gave me. Laura is my only REAL hunny though~! Sebastian, you around?
Sebastian: Ahhhh Master Zelos and co. Beloved Lady Josephine, and a youngster might I add is who?
Laura: Umm...
Zelos: Oh crud, what's your name sweety? You never really said...
Melody: *She looked over atthem nervously.....Melody... *She said softly and quietly, looking down soon after*
Laura: Nice to meet you, Melody. I'm Laura by the way. -Smiles gently-
Zelos: Sebastian! A drink or two for the ladies!~ On the house, of course.
Sebastian: Right away, Master Zelos. *The man gently bows before his depature into the other room*
Laura: Thank you, Sebastian.
Melody: *She watched him leave, not knowing how to tell them that she rarely ate or drank anything. She sighed quietly. She watched as her buterfly flew around the mansion excitedly.*
Sebastian: -Comes holding a tray of drinks- As it would seem, an insect has flown in. Shall I crush it ever so greatly?
Melody: *She held out her hand, watching as it flew over and perched itself on her finger. She felt embarrassed.*
Zelos: I think it's an ally. Sebastian! Leave it alone. *Nods all proudly*
Sebastian: *Staring at it* ...Ok.
Laura: It's very pretty. Does it have a name?
Melody: *She shook her head slowly, looking at it herself. She couldn't recall any Korillian guardians having names*
Sebastian: I shall leave you to mingle as you may. *Walks off*
Zelos: Is he learning his speech patterns from Rachel?
Laura: Umm...maybe
Zelos: So...Melody, was it? Why are you here? Visiting?
Melody: *She shrugged, looking around again.*... I have... no reason.. *She said softly*
Zelos: I see... Well, once the rain stops your free to leave.
Laura: -Looks out the window- I hope it doesn't get too bad out there...
*A knock at the door occured*
Zelos: Huh? Maybe a hunny?
Laura: Maybe looking for shelter.
Melody: *She looked over towards the door nervously, fearing it was him*
Zelos: ...*Approaches the door slowly, twisting the handle and pulling the large door inwards. Looks up at an oddly dressed man standing before him* What in...can I help you?
Shunsui: *Drunk* I uh...-hic- Oh I forgot....-hic- *Slowly turns around at the rain* Oh it's pouring.... -blank stare-
Laura: ...D-Do you need a place to stay?
Melody: *She looked at them, feeling nervous. Her butterfly flew over towards Laura, perching itself on her shoulder*
Shunsui: *Places a hand over his large straw hat, tilting it to cover an eye, and smiling* How kind... I saw such a large estate, I hoped for hospitality. I'm not drunk, it was just a clever disguise.
Zelos: *Squints eyes* FREELOADER!
Laura: -Smacks Zelos across the head-
Zelos: LAURA-CHAN....*Sniff*
Laura: Stop being rude to people.
Shunsui: ( Shunsui's Theme ) I'm sorry for this... it looks like quite the storm. -Enters the mansion. He was large, towering over everyone- I'm called Shunsui Kyoraku. Just a wandering traveler. *Tilts strawhat over his face, eyes glaring at the butterfly*
Laura: Nice to meet you, Mr Shunsui.
Melody: *She looked at the man curiously, watching as her butterfly flew over to him and landed on his hat.*
Shunsui: *Eyes roll to where it landed, smiling* What an elegant spirit. Such a calm, relaxing atmosphere it gives... I like it.
Laura: -Smiles- It is quite beautiful.
Zelos: Hmm... *looking at the stranger* Nice...pink.
Shunsui: Likewise. *Smiles gently*
Melody: *She wandered to the window, staring out of it. She could still sense him nearby. Her butterfly flew over to her and perched itself back on her shoulder, staring out with her.*
Shunsui: ....*Walks to Melody's side* So young one... Sense it too? A vile spiritual pressure indeed.
Melody: *She looked at him, stunned that he could sense him too. Her eyes were full of fear as she looked at him*
Laura: -Looks at Melody then back at Shunsui- What...? What are you talking about?
Shunsui: *Places hand on his hat once again, leaning face towards his shoulder* Oh nothing of concern. It shouldn't matter, it's not of risk as of now. It may later...
Melody: *She looked away, knowing that he was right.*
Laura: Later...? -Backs away-
Zelos: *Glares at Shunsui and Melody's backs* Just who are you two? Able to sense such a thing... Is something here in Terresia?
Melody: *She stared off into the distance.*.... I need to go... *she suddenly said, knowing that being here was a bad idea*
Laura: Go? You shouldn't go out though.
Shunsui: *Opens a single eye, with the other covered by his hat. He places his arms inside his long black robed sleeves and sighed* It is as she said, young one. It's dangerous.
Melody: *She looked at them, shaking her head*... it's dangerous with me being here... I... have to.. *She said, heading towards the door quickly*
Shunsui: *Smiles as he closed his eyes* Not even to stay for a drink with me?
Melody: She shook her head, leaving the mansion and walking through the rain. She loved the rain, but hated storms. She walked at a fast pace.*
Zelos: -Looking out the window- Uh, hey Shunsui person, should we go after the kid? Look at that storm...
Shunsui: *Walks behind Zelos to peer over his shoulder* The feeling is getting worse by the minute. *Eyes full of concern as they squinted, nearly closed*
Zelos: What did you think of that butterfly?
Shunsui: Seemed very spiritual. Can't put a finger on it, unfortunately.
Zelos: An insect for a pet...huh.
Melody: She walked through the rain, looking around cautiously. She could sense him nearby, but she didn't know where*
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Shunsui: *Spots her from the corner of his eye and walks to the other window* I see her.
Zelos: Nice eyes. *sweatdrops*
Nightshade: *He smirked, watching her closely amongst the shadows.* Pathetic... *He said to himself*
Melody: *She walked slower, sensing him closer.*
Zelos: What she doin'?
Shunsui: I can't tell if she wants to be found, or not. *Serious face for a second* I'm hoping she's not being followed by it either.
Nightshade: ( Nightshade's Theme ) *He smirked, disappearing and reappearing behind her.* Melody, my sweet. What are you doing here, so far away from home? Your family must be worried for you... Oh, wait, that's right. They're dead. *He chuckled lowly*
Melody: *She turned around quickly, hearing the stinging voice that was Nightshade. She stepped back, trying to get away from him as fast as possible*... what do you want... *She said, her voiced full of fear and pain by his remarks*
Shunsui: *Suddenly appears next to Melody, Zelos staying by Laura's side back at the mansion. Places a hand over his hat, smiling as his eyes glanced at Nightshade*
Nightshade: *He glanced over, seeing the man. He laughed* I see your little drunkard wants to help. Listen boy, don't get into other people's buisness. It gets you in trouble *he said, glaring at him.*
Melody: *She looked to him.*... please.. don't stay. Just go.. I don't want someone else hurt..
Shunsui: *Raises head up, hand still on his hat. He places his arms in his sleeves and frowns at all the orders* Orders are something I like to ignore, when given such a circumstance. A real man wouldn't let a lady face such an ordeal on her own...
Melody: *She looked at him, wanting to get him out of here.*
Nightshade: *He laughed.* What a fool. I am giving you one more warning.
Shunsui: *Sigh* I'd rather not fight. Can't we sit and drink this whole thing off?
Nightshade: *He rested a hand on his hilt, glaring at him*
Melody: Please.. *she said, trying to hide the tears that wanted to come down her face*
Shunsui: *Removes an arm out of his sleeve and places a hand on the worried woman's shoulder, placing her behind him as he smiled at her reassuringly*
Nightshade: *He slowly drew his blade, and as he pulled it, it began to swarm with an evil, dark aura that glowed an eerie black that pulsated with an evil energy.*
Melody: *She shook her head to him, moving away from his reach*
Shunsui: *A brief frown at her action, his frown turned back into a smile as he sighed and turned to Nightshade once more* Tempers are running high today...
Nightshade: I warned you not to mess with others buisness. You are only causing your death to become closer. The girl owes me something, whether you like it or not.
Shunsui: I have a good sense of judgment. Fooling me to think she is to blame is highly unwise. Now... if you won't drink with me.... *He places his hands on the two hilts under his haori. He slowly pulls out what appear to be two katanas*
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