melodiesoflife | Event || Crystallis de Chocobo

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Event || Crystallis de Chocobo

Characters: All the Heroes of Light participating in the event.
Where: Chocobo Farm
When: The 16th of August.
Summary: One day after having received a letter from Biggs telling them to get a Chocobo, the Heroes of Light's Moogles will show them the way to the Chocobo Farm. There, the old man in charge of the place will explain to them how to capture their own Chocobos. This post is for all Chocobo related activities. Characters can start their own thread and engage in Chocobo activities, help each other, etc.

There will also be a thread for characters to question the Old Man and Moogle in charge of the farm, as well as another one for the Boss Battle against the Chocobo Eater. Please refer to the OOC Post for instructions on how to capture a Chocobo and what can be done with them. The specific content of the rewards will be posted once the event over.
Warning: Boss Battle against a Chocobo Eater.

Old Man & Moogle Questions
BOSS BATTLE: Chocobo Eater

Upon arriving at the Chocobo Farm, the Heroes of Light will be greeted by the old man and his faithful Moogle (who seems to be at least as old as he is, if not more). The Chocobo Farm looks exactly as what one could expect of a farm dedicated to Chocobos: vast areas where Chocobos can run freely, enclosures and stables where both regular and professional racer Chocobos are kept and of course a house where the old man and his Moogle live. East of the farm is a cliff, not a very tall one, but certainly tall enough should one stumble and fall. Chocobos can be seen passing by the area, but they're too far and too fast to be captured.

Noticeably enough, the enclosure is empty. And the old man is quick to explain why: a Chocobo Eater has eaten what little Chocobos hadn't been sold yet! Thankfully, the creature isn't anywhere to be seen, so for the time being the Heroes of Light can hunt Chocobos without having to worry. The Moogle will give each Heroes of Light a Chocobo Lure, along with instructions on how to use it and explanations regarding the different types of Chocobos. Thanks to the Chocobo Lure, Chocobos running in the distance will now approach the characters... Hopefully they will be friendly Chocobos.

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[Good to know. Sephiroth is hardly going to spend hours researching the specific history of Chocobo Farming of all things. Never mind the hours he's already spent in one Library or another since the correspondence with Biggs.

He nods, understanding, to the Old Man and then flicks his vibrant gaze down to the Moogle when it speaks up. For all that he's adjusting to having Spencer around him all the time, moogles are still like literal walking plush-toys to him.]

Less influence, less people, more monsters. That makes sense.

[Between the Esdham and Heran powers, it seemed, Aqures Ixen really was the dulled northern corner of the whole World. Or at least it ties up with what he's read so far. It's almost sad, but civilizations do naturally rise and fall over time.]

Sounds like this may be a more long-term problem, then.

Sparks-chan!

[Nagisa tries to angle his blue chocobo(which was friendly and helped him hunt for treasure the lucky little brat) in the unfortunate cowboy's direction.]

Are you okay?

Now's your chance, kupo!

Huh? Um... F-fire!

[She nervously raises a hand and aims a spell at the other monster. Even though she gained an instinctive knowledge of how to use magic, it still comes as a surprise when flames scorch her target.]

[She turns when she hears her name. Which is probably not a good choice.]

Mr. Kaji!

Ib! Don't look away from the monsters, kupo!!

Huh?

[It's a good thing those skills do come naturally. That arrow is going to spare her from a very nasty monster bite.]

[Zelda's newly acquired purple chocobo fidgets unhappily as they walk across the field. She is using this time to bond with her new friend and she is taken by surprise at it's sudden agitation. Her hands stroke it's soft feathers as she attempts to calm the creature but her efforts are futile. Her eyes stay on her chocobo unaware of the other chocobo's as they frantically scatter from the area.

The purple chocobo brings it's head down and nudges at Zelda, trying to get her to move but only successes in knocking her to the ground. The movements around her became clear as a sinking feeling fills her stomach.

Her moogle, sporting his long green hat, flies over with a nervous wave.]

We should get out of here, kupo!

[Zelda tries to stand while also steadying her chocobo. She regards her moogles advice as good advice but it might already be too late. Worry and concern are evident in her voice as she replies back to Kupola.]

What is it?

Kaji is incredibly surprised that he is able to draw the bow so easily, and he just knows where to put the arrow. The Buer swoops towards Ib, but it gets knocked off-course when it suddenly has an arrow sticking out of its wing-joint.

Kaji readies another arrow and aims carefully. The Buers flutter like bats, which makes them harder to hit than he would like. The one with an arrow sticking out of it is flying a little lopsided now. At least it got deterred away from Ib, but now it is much more interested in Kaji. In response to his attack, the creature looks at him with its single eye, which starts to glow brightly.

Okay... I guess it can't hurt to try it out.

[ Just really thinks that his leg is getting pulled here, but fine, he'll play along. Might as well since he wasn't getting anywhere otherwise. ]

Thanks.

Not far from Sephiroth was Angeal. He had felt a sense of guilt since the letter mix-up that day and ever since hadn't been able to bring himself to speak with anyone. He lifted his hand as if to wave but lowered it and walked toward the edge of the forest.

With the lure in hand, he gave a look at it. From under the brush, a white feathery head popped up with dark eyes that depicted a young chocobo, no less than a year amd no more than two. She was a bit larger than some of the others he had seen around and Mogington screeched. "She's too big, kupo!"

The bird ducked her head shyly as if she felt those words, but Angeal lifted his hand and placed it under her beak with a smile. "She's perfect. Don't mind him. Everything is too big. He's a moogle, right?"

The chocobo lifted her head quickly and jumped with her wings flapping and kwehing with glee. Mogington huffed and looked off to the side. "I resent that, kupo."

"But it's the truth. You are a moogle, or are you a malboro in disguise?" Angeal smirked. At that moment, the chocobo pushed her head against his shoulder. She hadn't stepped out of the brush just yet and Angeal hadn't stepped back to give her room. He was busy with his new friend to care about the worries that had plagued him before.

The white chocobo pushed once more with a soft chirp. This time she wanted to get out of the brush and for good reason. She turned her head toward another chocobo off in the distance and Angeal followed her gaze. Mogington looked from Angeal to Sephiroth and back. "Aren't you...wanting to patch things up with him, kupo?" He said in an almost sad tone as if the mix-up had caused a rift between them.

Angeal shook his head and looked away. "I've done enough."

He turned his attention toward the chocobo once more and canted his head. She hopped out from behind the bushes and indeed she was considerably larger than her chocobo brothers and sisters. She flapped her wings and gave a shake to loosen the burrs that had clung to her through her traipsing about in the woods along with a few kupo nuts that were trapped in her feathers.

Mogington was happy to see the dropped gift and quickly scooped up the discarded prizes. "I like her, kupo!"

Angeal chuckled and stroked her feathers. "I have the perfect name for you. I'll call you Demeter."

The chocobo didn't really seem to mind the name but Mogington had other ideas. "Kupo, what does it mean?" His stubby arms held the nuts close to his chest with one spilling out. He scrambled to catch it.

Demeter turned her head toward Sephiroth's chocobo with a kweh and took off running just as Angeal was preparing to mount her for a ride which turned out to a graceless trip flat onto his back. Mogington giggled at the sight.

[Angeal is riding along on Demeter, his newly acquired but larger white chocobo in the clearing nearby when he heard the distress. Demeter didn't know what was going on and with Angeal's determination she stood her ground while the other wild chocobos had fled.

The warrior spurred on Demeter who then lowered her head and narrowed her gaze. With a loud wark, she ran toward the purple chocobo and rider. Danger was close by and Demeter wasn't going to cower nor back down from this fight.

Angeal called out and removed his sword from his back.]

Are you alright?

[His long sword is swung back and up into it's ready position in the meantime, a light smile flashed at Ib's back as the Buer screeches backwards and then struggles to keep itself in the air. It's blackened wings damaged enough that it certainly can't keep going for much longer.

Sephiroth darts in and finishes the job, with a light strike. Leaving the Chocobo all for Ib. She could have finished it off with another Fire spell for sure but why not just get it over with.]

Good job.

[Sparks would like to be riding his new yellow chocobo, but it's still a bit too riled up for that. He's been leading it around with the lasso still roped around its neck, and it occasionally pulls and resists his lead. He's really fed up with the creature at this point, so his moogle partner has taken to try to sooth it, at least.

However, when getting closer to the others, his chocobo starts to panic a bit, and the moogle mentions that something isn't right. Sparks has her switch him into his paladin armor, so he has his weapons ready, just in case.

When he comes within sight of Zelda and Angeal, he speaks up, eyes still darting around the area, looking for the danger. He notices their birds are also on the panicked side, too.]

Hey, you two happen to know what's spookin' these things?

[Zojja had come to see what these "Chocobo" things were. And the answer was big...fluffy...moas. Well, they did look a bit cuter than your average moa, she'd give them that. But what was she, some kind of ranger? What the hell does she need a bird for?]

I was promised explanations when I got here and thus I expect an explanation. What exactly is the benefit to me to having a Chocobo?

[Finally, not only has Sephiroth managed to get the hang of riding his ditz of a yellow chocobo but she seems to have started to tire from all the excitement of treasure hunting and showing off that she's clearly good enough for him.

They are rather slowly trotting back towards the Chocobo Farm itself when Sephiroth feels her twitch beneath him. Was that hesitation or just a sign she may have out done herself? He didn't know and so lightly tugs on the thicker down at the base of her neck, if only to let her know that he's there and she's not got to go much further.]

Waaark [It's a nervous sound, and almost like she's a completely different bird.

The chocobo doesn't move, and in fact extends it's head up sharply to attention. Blinking beady eyes around alarmed. He narrows eyes and starts looking around as well, he can't smell fear but it's clear that something has her spooked-]

Come on, it doesn't smell that bad surely.

[Sephiroth notices a few others gathered around nearby and wonders if they're having a similar problem too. His own hackles spiked Sephiroth carefully dismounts and reaches back to pull Masamune from it's position across his back.]

The old man had convinced her that acquiring a Chocobo was a sound investment of her time. If nothing else, it would make a fine work animal in this woefully backwards world. Naturally, this meant she wanted a strong, healthy bird to do her bidding. Zojja had no time for meek and weak, and that went double for animals.

Fortunately, the chocobo the lure attracted seemed like an ideal specimen of a chocobo for her criteria. Unfortunately, it looked like she would have to show it who's boss. Or maybe that was also fortunate. That meant it was a chocobo worth capturing.

"Now how am I going to get on it?" Zojja wondered out loud.

"Remember to not accidentally kill it, kupo," Kupu said.

"What made you think I was going to kill it?"

She asked that innocently, but she had to consciously lower the amount of power she was pouring into the Thunder spell in her hand.

As sods law would have it, Demeter would decide to make a dash for it away from Angeal just as Sephiroth had managed to yank his armor free from the latest pull from his own chocobo and look around more to see him there, not so far away by the edge of the trees. She backed up enthusiastically again, not unlike a puppy might if a ball was about to be thrown in its direction, and seemed for a moment disheartened that he looked at Angeal rather than her.

"Quarrrrrk" She cooed lowly, as if he had forgotten she was even there. He hadn't though, and if the circumstances had been different Sephiroth would have chuckled lightly at Angeal being swept off his feet like that. True, the white chocobo that went running off was a great deal larger than the girl he had managed to catch the eye of but if he was jealous, Sephiroth didn't show it.

"Bit of a handful, that one." He kept his tone carefully guarded and flat. Only a passing comment before he strode back towards where his own was waiting for him to walk closer again.

"Kweh!"

Demeter's stride was a long one and her size of 14 feet instead of the average 13 was more like a fluke than the standard. She saw the troubled Sephiroth and tilted her head to the side and trilled in her throat.

Angeal managed to get back on his feet again and dusted off the bits of grass that clung to his armor. It was then, when he had half a mind to start lecturing the bird, that he realized that she just wanted to help out a friend. He stopped just short of where Sephiroth stood and wondered if his presence was even welcomed at all. He didn't feel the need to say anything at the time and simply watched.

Mogington caught up to the sight and offered a kupo nut to Spencer. Apparently, Demeter's gift bore more than the moogle could handle. "Hey, you never told me what her name means, kupo."

Angeal's thoughts were broken and he looked toward his moogle. "It means gift."

[ The old man nods. ]

It's not gonna improve unless things get better at the big city and in the region.

You had to walk about an hour to get here, right?

[ The Moogle finishes. ]

With a Chocobo you could have been here in minutes, Kupo! That's the benefit.

Zelda inspected the Chocobo Lure curiously, after seeing the Chocobo's race she was excited to get one of her very own. It was something small but it reminded her of home. She walked a good ways towards the cliff before she attempted to use the lure. Her moogle followed closely narrating his thoughts about Chocobo's and answering Zelda's many questions about them. It was a shame that they didn't fly.

Once she walked a comfortable distance she asked Kupola to activate the lure. She didn't know what to expect but seconds later a purple chocobo appeared, soaring into view. "Kweeh!" It stopped short of them tilting its head to the side curiously. Zelda stood with her arms behind her back and a happy smile, her white dress blowing in the soft breeze. The Chocobo approached and after a few steps stopped again. "Kweeh" its head rose in the air and it ruffled its feathers.

Zelda didn't move and her moogle positioned him behind her, trying not to get in the way. The little snowball of a moogle already approved of the purple Chocobo. When the Chocobo was closer Zelda held out one hand and stared up into the birds eyes. It was a gentle bird and she already felt their bond growing. "Kweeh" The bird walked towards its hero's hand and lightly brushed against it. Zelda moved a step closer and scratched the bird under the neck to say hello. Zelda beamed as the Chocobo approved of her affection. "Kweeh!!"

After a few moments the Chocobo jumped up into the air, flapping its wings with excitement. "Kweeeeh!" Once its feet were firmly planted back on the ground it nudged happily at Zelda's shoulder.

"Where do you want to go?" She asked the Chocobo before letting it push her towards its destination. Kupola was happy to watch and flew behind the pair with a joyful flutter.

[She stares at him in stunned silence for a few seconds, then rushes forward.]

Thank you! I thought I was in real trouble.

No!

Attack it, kupo!

[She raises a hand in the direction of the glowing Buer.]

Thunder!

[A small bolt of lightning strikes from the sky.]

Henry had been excited since the day he received the letter. He was finally going to get his chance to talk with the giant chickens, and, if he was lucky, become friends with one. He was disappointed that they had few of the birds at the farm, and while he did wish to meet this horrendous bird eating monster, there were friends to be made.

It took a few hours of walking before Azmogriouos stopped and signaled to Henry that they had arrived at a suitable location by spitting a huge wad of Mogchaw on the ground. Henry danced excitedly as Azmogrious retrieved and activated the crystal. A few minutes passed before the shrub rattled. A staccato "Kweh" emerged from the bush, followed shortly by a Chocobo, eying Henry and his companion suspiciously.

"Hi Mr.Chocobo! I'm Henry. What's up?"

"Kweh?" The chocobo replied, slightly confused.

"That's cool. I was wondering, would you like to travel with me? I'm supposed to be a hero."

"Wark?" The chocobo responsed, looking around for someone that the man must be talking to. Whatever, there was a way to deal with this. The bird said a firm "Kweh" over it's shoulder. Two goblins emerged from the bush, grinning and bearing knives.

"Oh!" Henry said excitedly, drawing his sword "You brought friends too! That's great! I think a good friendship starts by sharing hobbies"

[Now the frantic bird has two targets to dodge, which is making it less happy. Sparks is doing everything to not get dragged by the face, and occasionally attempts to get back on his feet. But the chocobo is zigging and zagging so much, he can't keep his footing on the forest floor.

However, Sparks is far too stubborn and has way too much pride to admit he needs help wrangling something. Especially to a kid.]

Nope. 'M fine.

[Zelda gets to her feet as Angeal and Sparks approach. Her hands stay firmly on her purple Chocobo trying to steady the poor bird. Her moogle flies to the Chocobo's back and plops down on its neck, hoping the action would calm it more.]

I'm alright.

[Her voice is sweet but unconcerned about herself, as her eyes take in the actions of her frantic bird. She should be able to figure out what's wrong. Zelda looks towards her company, her worry now evident in her voice.]

I don't know. She just started getting agitated.

Evon Gnashblade had little personal interest in these yellow moa-ceatures. Yet, if he was understanding their socio-economic roles properly, then they could be a lucrative market to dip into. "Lucrative" insofar as these things went, of course. If he'd learned one thing since getting mixed up in all of this, it was that the ground floor was no place from which to start an empire. Not when your clientele was in at the same level. He needed to have an edge...

And speaking of things that were sharp and prickly. The charr's aimed musings led him to notice a familiar set of ears. Zojja seemed to be preoccupied with something, and it didn't appear appreciably humane.

"Tell me, friend, does the idea of animal husbandry exist among your people?" he approached with a jovial voice, buffing his coat out of habit. What good it did with this roguish outfit.

"Or do you just build your proverbial work dolyaks into subservience."

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Event || Crystallis de Chocobo

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BOSS BATTLE: Chocobo Eater

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Zelda: Happy Chocobo Adventures

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