Chocobo - Go Go Go!

[neverfirstclass]

Who: Cloud, Shining Armor, Zelda, Rukia, Ace, Pyrrha, Yuri, Bartz and K’pandolu
Where: On the road to and adventures in the Crystal Forest
When: February 1-6
Summary: Cloud and his friends embark on a journey south across the continent to visit the fabled Chocobo Forest
Warnings: None

To say that Cloud was overwhelmed by the support he received in chasing down a rumor for the sake of his chocobo would be an understatement. Friends and acquaintances both had come together to help, largely by a single bond: their love of Chocobos and their desire not to see one suffer any longer than he had to from the illness he’d been suffering. It would be a long journey, but as long as luck was with them and they moved swiftly he hoped that they would be back in around a week.

Comments

Re: let's pretend that feather mention never happened :D

[neverfirstclass]

Cloud watched with anxious anticipation as Ace inspected Zack's sleeping form. There was a faint hope in his heart that the other Hero might have an answer to his companion's ailment and that they could end their journey victorious here and now. Or at least take the pressure of it off.

But that was not to be and he at least wasn't let down too hard by it. "Using it to help us travel faster might be good. Not just for Zack but everyone else here. We have a long way to go and I know there are other expeditions being planned. I'm still a little surprised how big this group got." A small tear of happiness came to Cloud's eye and was quickly wiped away.

It was nice to have friends.

[confidentia]

If this had been the case, there would have been no need for expeditions of any kind, but ultimately, Ace's options were for the time being just as limited as everyone else's. "I'll do my best tomorrow, then." He was certainly thankful for the opportunity to get some rest beforehand, not knowing for how long he could actually continue after the last day's trek.

The least he could do was at least try to soothe the bird's pain with a quick healing spell, despite knowing that in the face of such sickness it would probably help very little, if at all. "This is no longer just about Zack, but helping one another, as well." With the last of his magic gliding over the Chocobo's injuries, the cadet rose to his feet to let him rest. "How many people are there?"

[neverfirstclass]

Looking around, Cloud took in the sight of the camp. Most everyone was bedding down now, but a few were still up and about, chatting or eating or taking care of their mounts. "Nine of us, including you and me. I was a little worried there were too many of us and we'd have to pack too many supplies but thanks to Shining we've been able to use the extra birds to help pull the sleigh."

As Ace finished up with Zack, Cloud took his place by his side petting the neck of the resting bird. Zack trilled softly in his sleep, stirring but remaining in his dreams. "If you or Suzaku are hungry there should still be some stew and some greens by the fire."