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Melodies of Life Moderators ([personal profile] melodiesmods) wrote in [community profile] melodiesoflife2016-07-05 06:41 pm

Intro Log || The Deep Breath Before The Plunge

Characters: All the "Heroes of Light" (only new characters can start threads).
Where: Aqures Ixen.
When: The 5th of July. 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.
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 have arrived in the course of the past year and they will come soon! Like you, they have Jobs and a Crystal.

If asked, the Moogles will mention that the Heroes of Light - that is to say you - are fighting against time to save Crystallis from the Calamity that is about to awaken to devour the entire world. Well, that is if you don't die or crystallize first.


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 within the past year. 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 managed to push back the Empire and defeat gigantic beasts in the past. 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 tragic 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.


The City of Aqures Ixen
— Anytime —

With the Festival of Light nearing, there are a lot of folks working hard to set up the upcoming event! And besides this, there are a lot of things to do in the city for newcomers. Moogles are working hard in Mognet Office of the ninth district! Characters are also free to visit the city-- They can visit Airship Port in the twelfth district from where characters can board for free Airships from Shoopuf Airline. There is however the impression that everyone is on edge, and a lot more officers from the law enforcement in the streets. Why could it be...?

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.


The Laboratory
— Anytime —

A location where a lot of Heroes of Light seem to be gathering is Palitutu's Laboratory. It is a place where employed characters can research into various topics. It seems all the computer shut down recently, but the people working in the lab are restarting everything. The screens seem to indicate the "summoning process" is over and that the Crystal of Fire's energy level are dangerously. However, most importantly, characters can see a file with their name...

Should your character decide to go there and peek at their file, there are two possibilities. Either the file is corrupted and they cannot access it: too bad for them, but at least their life will remain a mystery. Or should you decide the file isn't corrupted, they will find a summary of their lives up to their canon point, as if written by a third-person omniscient narrator. On the column left to the text, to the top there is a portrait of them, and beneath it there is a 3D model of them. Said portrait and model can be switched to any year of their life. At the bottom there is a percentage, indicating 0%. On the right column, there are various links, most of which are grayed out. The clickable links lead to their Homeworld History and their future post-canon point history (corrupted file for unfinished canons).

At least, they can lock this file away if they don't want anyone to see it.



The Hospital
— Anytime —

Characters who have already been in Crystallis before do not wake up by the Crystal of Fire like everyone else. Instead, they will wake up in the Hospital of Aqures Ixen, in a room where there are over a hundred of other Heroes of Light like them-- Maybe even some familiar faces... Except they're all in Crystal Stasis.

A couple Moogles and a few nurses will be waiting by the room, and they will welcome all characters waking up. Upon exiting the room, they will also meet a lot of guards, and they all have for order to shoot anyone that comes out of this room without a Moogle. Hopefully you won't try running out without waiting for your Moogle. As for why the guards are so on edge, it might be a good idea to ask the other Heroes of Light about what happened last year.


Very Close Encounters of the Thirteenth Kind
— 14:00 —

Characters venturing by the Ninth District at this time will be able to see a most peculiar and unexpected sight. They will see a strange blue creature running after a Moogle, with the later looking particularly distressed. Before anyone could have a chance to react, the two of them entered a building... And a few minutes later, the blue creature could be seen emerging from the building, running away with a Kupo Nut in hand. In a surprising reversal, this time the Moogle is the one pursuing the blue creature. Needless to say, the Moogle looks furious at this turn of event.

Trying to pursue the blue creature will result in failure and it will disappear. What could it mean...?
line_piece: (hmmmm)

[personal profile] line_piece 2016-07-22 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Probably.

[Who can say, really? But it's a good thought.]

Maybe she just needs some time before she's ready to talk about it.
brandnewday: (6)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-22 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Y-yeah. There's nothin' about this situation that's really normal.

[So why not make it more awkward?]

Hey, Chiaki, were you and the other Hibiki friends?
brandnewday: (6)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-22 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Crystal stasis...that's what everyone keeps talkin' about, huh?

[Awkward silence. That's all she has for that subject.]

But it'll all turn out well soon, nankurunaisa! Hey, are we the only ones livin' here?
Edited 2016-07-22 23:27 (UTC)
red_planet_blues: (concern)

[personal profile] red_planet_blues 2016-07-23 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
What? Barkeep didn't tell me you were here.

[Look, she came from a different place, and isn't exactly the same Hibiki. She's different, so different smell! Not that Mercury minds. One Hibiki is probably as good as the next as far as he knows.

Sparks grumbles as he looks around for the critter among the moogles, but can't spot it either.]


Aw, come on! Not now. We were so close!
has_been_faking: (default smirk)

[personal profile] has_been_faking 2016-07-23 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
"I've worked with some people who would probably want to call themselves that." He grinned, and shrugged lightly. "But what you need to keep in mind here is that us Heroes come from all over the cosmos. Different worlds, or planes, or... whatever. Yet, they still managed to get all this info somehow."

Ed leaned in a little to point at some darkened names on the list. "And there's even stuff on people who haven't even shown up on Crystallis yet. That's all a little intimidating, if you ask me."
ninjainviolet: ([Smile])

Sorry so late, but I never saw the notif.

[personal profile] ninjainviolet 2016-07-23 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
[ Watching him, one eyebrow flicked up in surprise when he mentioned he was her new roommate.

But what was with that Kratos impersonation of a lineface?

Maybe he just wasn't used to having roommates.

Smiling, she waved him over as she made her way to the front door. ]


Well, come on in! My name's Sheena. Sheena Fujibayashi.
bloodypast: (Sad Truth)

Re: Much conversation

[personal profile] bloodypast 2016-07-23 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Small-talk...hah, not likely with Vincent. As it is though, he will point out occasional land-marks and aid to figuring out which direction to go to. Not a long walk all told, before they're at the housing they need.]
line_piece: (smile)

[personal profile] line_piece 2016-07-23 03:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah. We didn't know each other for that long, but we hung out a few times. And she left me an elemental crystal before she went into stasis. I used it to make an enchanted guitar. It seemed like a good way to remember her.
pole_position: (huh?)

[personal profile] pole_position 2016-07-23 03:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, just like you said.

[Not that she's sure what 'nankurunaisa' means, but her tone sounded hopeful enough.]

No, there's one other Hero here. His name is Chrom. His wife Robin and their son Morgan used to live here too.

[More stasis. :(]

He's very kind and welcoming, though, so I'm sure you'll get along.
brandnewday: (3)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-23 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh? ...Mordecai's here, too?!

[She's too young to be calling anyone barkeep even if she did try the booze while she was a ghost.

She hops off Mercury and puts her hand over her eyes, scouring the street in each direction, but...]


How'd we lose him so fast?!
brandnewday: (14)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-23 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Used to? Did they move out?

[Give her a second. Wait.]

...oh. That's really sad. It took me a second. Is...is he around?
brandnewday: (2)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-23 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
So that's what she was up to, huh? Sounds like she was busy doin' something cool, as weird as it is to talk about myself like that. You must've known I...er, we...um...Hibiki knows how to play guitar, huh? It doesn't come up very often, so you must've been friends.

[She believes Chiaki, in other words. ...even if Hibiki1 never told her about guitars.]
red_planet_blues: (unamused)

[personal profile] red_planet_blues 2016-07-24 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Who knows. If he's actually an extraterrestrial, we don't know what kinda things he can do or what kinda tech he's got on him...

[He trots around the area with Mercury getting a good look at everything in the area, but no dice. He grumbles through a sigh.]

I been sending out a distress signal for two years. If those jerks were gonna answer, they woulda by now. Anyway.

[He turns back to Hibiki. Now to figure out this riddle.]

So, uh. What's... going on with you. [The scar and not knowing him was a clue... but what about knowing Barkeep? This was strange. Sparks was up to speed on the idea of alternate dimensions and everything, but this was a little too coincidental.] You, uh. See, I know you, but you don't know me. I mean, I kinda know you. Another you. I think?
pole_position: (embarrassed)

[personal profile] pole_position 2016-07-24 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I think he's out running errands at the moment, but he should be back soon.
line_piece: (explain)

[personal profile] line_piece 2016-07-24 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I think she was trying to build a new idol career here. She joined up with an acting troupe, putting on performances in the different cities.

[She doesn't say anything one way or the other about what she'd been told by the other Hibiki.]

Do you want to see it?
nomorecowbell: (Default)

Re: Other Heroes

[personal profile] nomorecowbell 2016-07-26 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
"Did he tell you where? There's housing for heroes, but we've got assignments. People do trade, but a lot of the houses are full."
shear_trigger: <user name=rikusora_chan site=livejournal.com> (gentle // silent)

[personal profile] shear_trigger 2016-07-26 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Squall nods slightly before following her. It was awkward knowing he had to stay with a complete stranger.]

...Squall Leonhart. Nice to meet you too. I'm not very familiar with the housing arrangements I wasn't aware we were assigned like this. I'm assuming I have my own room?

[From the collar of his jacket his moogle popped out and waved at Sheena as well. He ignored the little thing for now.]
shear_trigger: (normal // look up)

[personal profile] shear_trigger 2016-07-26 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
[When they reach the house, Squall is grateful and a little at ease because there was no extra needed chatter. It was a bit refreshing in comparison to spending most of his day with Selphie and Yuffie, in all honesty.]

This is it. Thank you, I appreciate it.

[He could feel Blizzara shuffling around in the hood of his jacket and she pops out, waving.]

My name is Squall, by the way.

[Maybe they should acquaint themselves a little more. He knew his moogle would pull his ear if he didn't.]
bloodypast: (Sad Truth)

[personal profile] bloodypast 2016-07-26 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
[Vincent seemed unsurprised by the moogle popping up. Not that he waved back either, but there was a faint nod of acknowledgement and greeting.]

Vincent Valentine.

[No thanks were needed, as far as he was concerned. To a degree, they all needed to watch out for each other within reason. This had been simple to do, and no trouble.]
brandnewday: (7)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-26 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I've never lived with a guy before...except for my brother. He isn't...creepy, is he? I've met some real weirdos!
brandnewday: (2)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-26 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Hehe...that sounds like somethin' I'd do! It's gonna be kinda hard to be an idol back home now, but maybe this place still needs one.

[...Except the world is ending. She's also talking about her eye scar.]

Mm! You should show it to me sometime! It's still really weird, but if you were friends with her, I think you should be friends with me, too, right?

[Hibiki...probably has good taste in friends? The other one, at least.]
brandnewday: (15)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-26 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
He was naked. I don't think he had any tech on him.

[Hibiki sure didn't see any clothes, and she's not going to be ashamed of pointing that out. It'd be like making a big deal over a pet not wearing clothes.

Speaking of, pulling in last is Dorika the chicken. She finally catches up to the odd group, and seems to bend over catching her breath. Hibiki offers an apology to the hen before continuing.]


What's goin' on with me? Aside from just showing up in another world? It's starting to get really annoying. [She has no enthusiasm for this new life experience.] ...And huh? What're you talkin' about? Are you trying to hit on me? I-I'm not gonna fall for "we've met in another life!"
partofthecycle: (dismay)

Re: The Other Heroes

[personal profile] partofthecycle 2016-07-27 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
August!? What have I missed?
red_planet_blues: (so gross)

[personal profile] red_planet_blues 2016-07-27 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
Wait, what? C'mon, I'm old enough to be yer... uncle. But, you woke up today, at the Crystal of Fire? Not inside the hospital? Cuz ya might not believe me, but you were here once before. Maybe you from another time or somethin'. I dunno. This place is weird.

[Just because he understood the idea of a multiverse didn't mean he liked it.]
brandnewday: (8)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-27 11:52 am (UTC)(link)
That doesn't mean anythin'. I've heard that uncles are the most suspicious family members right after older brothers.

[Just who told that lie to Hibiki? Probably Iori. She keeps her arms crossed.]

That's right, I woke up at the Fire Crystal, and now you're actin' all funny. There's no way there'd be another me here, those are kept in their own dimensions...they can't just be pulled out like I was all the time!

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