melodiesoflife | Intro Log || Third Time's the Charm

Characters: All the "Heroes of Light" (only new characters can start threads).
Where: Aqures Ixen.
When: The 5th of November. The new Heroes of Light will awaken early in the morning.
Summary: The new Heroes of Light awaken in Aqures Ixen and are informed by their assigned Moogles of what the situation and what their destinies are. This a log for them to react to the situation, meet each other and be welcomed by the former batches of Heroes of Light. For the first time since it all began, it seems they are the first batch not to have any sort of problems: small miracles?
Warning: N/A

Where you were or what you were doing— It does not really matter. Not any more. Within an instant, the world around you collapses. Reality twists and shatters... Or maybe you are the one who is collapsing and shattering away from reality as you knew it. No matter what the answer is, it will only take a few seconds for you to find yourself sinking into a void, your world vanishing into the distance. There is nothing but darkness as far as the eye can see. Even you feel different: all the powers you might once have had, are now gone. It is silent, cold and it feels as though life itself is slipping out of you.

At this moment, when it looks as though nothing but a never-ending void awaits you, a red Crystal forms before you. In this void, its warmth compels you to grab it. Upon doing so, you can hear a soft, soothing voice speaking:

"Wake up."

Soon, the void itself vanishes and is replaced by distant noises of engines. Had it all been nothing more than a dream? The soothing voice repeats its call one more time, but is soon replaced with a much less graceful "Wake up Kupo." Hand clutched on your Crystal, the call of the Moogle may finally wake you up. But you are no longer in your world, nor in the void. You are before the Crystal of Fire, in the third district of a city called Aqures Ixen. At this point, you may realize the engine noise actually originates from an Airship flying low over the city and headed to dock beneath the castle. As if it wasn't strange enough, your clothes have changed as well. They are now a reflection of the Jobs you are wielding. Last but not least, you are surrounded by Moogles, small and fluffy creatures who are more than happy to tell you about everything you want to know, about your 'destiny' as a Hero of Light, about what awaits you.

Or at least, they will tell you everything they do know, which isn't much in the end.

The only people around you are like you-- There are quite a few of them, all clothed in their Job garbs and most likely wondering what is happening. If somehow you do not realize it, the Moogle who woke you up will be more than happy to inform you there are others like you around. In fact, there are other Heroes who arrived these past months too and they will come soon! Like you, they had Jobs and a Crystal-- And you do have your Crystal too, great news!

If asked, the Moogles will mention some "disastrophic" event that happened last month and involved disappearing crystals, heroes of light falling sick and killing each other. Sure sounds like a lovely place to be in! Thankfully it's all over now. Right?

The Other Heroes
— Shortly Thereafter —
Thanks to the efficiency of Mognet, it does not take long for the other Heroes to come around: those who arrived in this world months ago. You may have imagined heroic and charismatic figures when your Moogle told you that there were other Heroes of Light in this city. You may have imagined persons with fearsome powers when they told you about how they fiercely battled each other past month. And more importantly, you may have imagined them as people who would have all the answers to your, doubtlessly, numerous questions.

If so, you may be up for a minor disappointment. Still, for the most part they know more than you on the situation and may be more than happy to fill you in, especially if your Moogle didn't tell you much.

Celebrations
— Anytime —
The 'Halloween' decorations are long gone now, but given the impending death threat that floated over the city a couple days ago, the celebrations for the Night of the Thirteen Moogles were all cancelled. Fear not, for people have decided to hold mini-celebrations over the city today to compensate for what's been missed. It's not that much, but there are stands and banquets, especially by the 9nth and 11th District where you can find all sort of food and especially candies: tons of candies that were, unfortunately, not used on the 31st of October. But at least it's a paradise for children who come and go with their hands full of candies.

Oh, and there are a lot of Kupo Nuts as well. Though, most Moogles do not seem to be in particularly high spirits, so they're pretty neglected, for the first and probably last time.

The City of Aqures Ixen
— Anytime —
There are a lot of things left to do in the city, especially for newcomers. A 20:00, a BLitzball game will take place at the stadium located in the tenth district, opposing the Teams of Esdham and Aqures. Earlier at 16:00, a few groups of Triple Triad players are playing: one before Mognet Office in the ninth district next to the celebrations, another near the Blitzball Stadium in the 10th District. And of course, they are more than happy to teach the rule to anyone passing by. Characters are free to enter and play games of Triple Triad, and if they do so they will be given very basic cards and explained the rules. This may be the start of a promising career!

Characters are also free to visit the city-- Mognet Office just behind the Triple Triad games is filled with very busy Moogles, especially now that Mognet just started again after a closed down period. They can also visit Airship Port in the twelfth district from where characters can board for free Airships from Shoopuf Airline. It's in the process of re-opening after having been closed for most of past month, and the next airship departing from Aqures Ixen will do so on the 9th.

Or maybe you could visit your new house in the 11th District, and get to know your new neighbors and housemate. Hopefully your neighbors are people you will get along with.

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Her smile widened as he agreed and she wondered just what it might be like seeing Baralai in the water. Though she had to quickly banish that thought from her mind.

Yuna really didn't mind the cold so much and sometimes she enjoyed it, if only for those moments when she was able to warm by a fire. Though she was used to swimming in cold water but in Besaid there was always a warm sun to greet her afterwards.

"I hope to. I wonder if they will let me." Celes was persistent about her joining the Blitzball team and it certainly sounded like fun. It was something that she could do and she had played when she was in Spira.

His smile dropped a bit to give way to contemplation. "Why wouldn't they? Don't they have try-outs? I would imagine if they let the Aurochs into the tournaments, why wouldn't they...oh." He clammed up just as fast as he had said it. He realized his mistake quickly and offered his apology.

"I'm so sorry to bring them up. I suppose the cold air has caused me to lose my faculties. Pardon my terrible manners, Lady Yuna." He bowed his head slightly and thought to fetch them more tea than dwell on his error.

“It’s alright,” She couldn’t really fault him for thinking of the Aurochs; she had a similar thought when she was first told about the stadium. Yuna remembered the day she joined the Bliztball team in Spira. Without Wakka, Tidus or Chappu to watch it seemed like the thing to do and then once she started practicing she couldn’t stop. It always made her smile to share something so close to her with all those who loved the game.

“I miss them but..” Her smile widened slightly as she looked off towards the large stadium. “If I play it will be like they are still with me.” Even when she was feeling down she couldn’t stop her optimism. She turned to Baralai with her usual smile.

“I always did wonder why they Aurochs got so far. I remember when they finally won a game.” She hadn’t been able to see it but she remembers cheering in that final match until she couldn’t cheer anymore.

Baralai looked up at Yuna with a thoughtful expression. Even he couldn't figure that part out but the idea was certainly there. "Many have assumed, but I believe they had a presence that everyone enjoyed and thus were allowed to keep playing. They were quite optimistic, and many admired that about the Aurochs. Perhaps they kept the spirit of hope alive in others as well. That's my belief."

Even Baralai couldn't deny that there was something about the losing team symbolizing the hope of the people of Spira. He took a step forward in his thoughts. "Maybe that's why so many chose to keep going."

Her steps slowed as they approached the large stadium. The similarities were amazing and she felt a giddy sort of excitement bubble up in her stomach. He was right, of course, hope was what had guided them for so long and she only wished that she could bring that sort of hope again.

Her eyes shined as she looked up at the building. Celes fluttered around excited to see the expression on his new heroes face. He would really have a hero who would become a Blitzball player, it was like a dream come true for the cute ball of fluff.

"I think so too. Blitzball has always given people hope. I think that's why I love it so much." Yuna turned towards Baralai with a smile. It was so easy to forget that she was in a new place with so many who didn't know her as she knew them. If she was able to feel these joys then she hadn't truly lost hope.

A glace over his shoulder to gaze at her profile was enough to show him just how much she missed home. He turned to face her side and clapped his hands once. "Then it's settled. I'll train with you."

Even though he didn't know how to swim, he was willing to try to give her the support she needed to train. If at least, it would give them both something to do and it would break the monotony of study. He needed the exercise.

Lora looked surprised just then and looked at Celes for an answer. "Uh..." For once, she was the one at loss for words.

“Train! Will you?” It was a question but by the smile on her face it was obvious she didn’t expect an answer. “Thank you.”

Yuna glanced around the area with a sigh. “Though, I suppose, it will be easier to train in the summer when it’s warmer.” She could feel the bite to the air and it smelled like it was autumn here. She liked this time of year but it wasn’t ever a good idea to swim when it was getting cold.

Celes’s eyes met Lora’s and he shrugged. The truth was he only knew a little bit about his new hero though it was obvious that she kept a lot of things inside. She wasn’t very good at hiding how she felt.

"I can get you plenty of Blitzballs!" Even if the little moogle didn't really understand what was going on he was all for training to become a Blitzball player.

Baralai couldn't help the small smile that pulled at his lips. He wasn't sure himself if he could keep up, but at the very least it was a step toward a door that he had pressed himself not to open. He nodded through his mirth that swelled within and kept the smile pure.

"I will. I made a promise and it would be unwise not to keep it." He made in affirmation to ensure that he wasn't backing down from his spoken words.

Lora looked to him in shock and wondered if he had hit his head. The moogle knew that he couldn't swim but there was a first time for everything. "Are you sure about this? Look, as much as I like to see you happy, I don't want to drag your heavy butt out of the water." She giggled with a slight tint of uncertainty.

"Unless~ you want to have this pretty girl rescue you instead. Maybe she'll kiss you too."

Baralai's eyes widened with a swift turn to look at Lora. "I beg your pardon?"

Yuna felt her cheeks warm at the moogles bold comment. It was still so fresh and she didn't know what to think. She flailed slightly waving her arms to either side of her with a nervous smile.

"I will always be happy to help but.. um.." She wasn't one to usually trip over words but it was hard to know what to say. "I think I should go. I mean I need to find my new home, you know?"

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