melodiesoflife | 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...?

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[So she was trained to notice these things, but still almost fell in?

...sounds a little bit like Haruka. Hibiki can't help but shake her head, a small smile growing on her face.]

Hehe, I'm glad, then. Mind if I come in? It's kinda been a long day. I'm guessin' you understand!

[Hey, Fire Emblem tacticians make some damn good pit traps.]

Oh! Yes, of course, please!

[Pyrrha smiles back, stepping out of the way and gesturing for Hibiki to come in.]

You must be tired. I can show you to the room you'll be using.

[Robin is so awful!!! That's dangerous!!!]

Thanks! Don't mind if I do, then...

[She'll step into the house, standing aside after taking a cursory look around. It's a lot better than the last place she had to live in, at least, because at least this place has an exit.]

I'm right behind ya! Just lead the way. ...Ah! And I'm Hibiki! Hibiki Ganaha! Almost forgot that part, hehe.

That's right, we haven't introduced ourselves! My name is Pyrrha Nikos. It's nice to meet you, Hibiki.

[She smiles, nodding and extending a hand.]

[Hibiki's calmed down a little throughout the day, so she'll give a firm handshake in return.]

I gotta tell ya, I'm glad to be livin' with another cute girl! I was worried I'd get here and there'd be someone strange.

Well, thank you! I think you're cute too.

[In a very straightforward and platonic sort of way.]

Hehe! I feel a lot more relieved already, we're gonna get along great!

[Really, she's self-conscious about her scarring, so it means more to her than Pyrrha knows. But they both seem to be teenage girls who are in a good mood, and that's about all she can ask for here.]

How long've you been here?

Yes, I think so too.

[Scars don't bother Pyrrha at all. Plus, Weiss has one over her eye, and she's one of the most attractive students at Beacon. It doesn't seem odd at all.]

It's been almost eight months for me.

I bet ya miss your friends and family a lot, huh? I was somewhere else before comin' here...it feels weird to say, but I'm wondering if I'm growin' used to it.

[She forces a nervous laugh.]

Mm... yes, I do.

[Pyrrha frowns. That's a bit of a fresh wound, considering Jaune and Blake just fell into crystal stasis last month.]

It's all right, though.

[She means well. She did just come to this world after thinking she was going to her home world to see her friends again. Funny how that didn't work.]

Sorry. I guess that was a rough question to ask, huh? I hope we can be friends if we're gonna be livin' here together.

No, it's all right. Two of my friends just went into crystal stasis last month. But that's all the more reason to fight for them.

[She can't let her resolve falter now. Pyrrha takes a short breath, putting on her best smile and nodding at Hibiki.]

I'd like that very much.

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?

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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.

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?

I think he's out running errands at the moment, but he should be back soon.

I've never lived with a guy before...except for my brother. He isn't...creepy, is he? I've met some real weirdos!

He's a perfect gentleman. You won't have anything to worry about.

Mm! I hop...I mean, I'm sure you're right!

[But they've been walking, right?]

So, is this where I'm gonna be staying? This room?

That's right. If there's anything you need, just let me know.

[Since it's pretty bare bones right now.]

It looks great! Hehe, there's a window this time and everythin'! I'm so glad~!

[Bare bones or not, Hibiki looks pretty ecstatic. Dorika, her hen, runs in and starts strutting on the bed. Hibiki seems to encourage this.]

Thanks for everythin'! I'll do my best to be a good roommate.

[Pyrrha quickly steps aside at the entrance of the hen, blinking in apparent confusion as it hops onto the bed. She doesn't seem too bothered, though, and just smiles.]

Do you have many pets, Hibiki?

Mm! I have a dog, a cat, a rabbit, an alligator, a frilled lizard, a parrot, a hamster, a flying squirrel, a chipmunk, pig, snake, and about seven chickens now, hehe. They're all in other worlds except for Dorika here, though. She's great company!

That's quite the list! How do you keep track of them all?

I haven't seen 'em in a while, but I'm usually up to make 'em all their food at 4AM...and then I'm back from work and I spend all evenin' playing with 'em! It's a lot of hard work, hehe.

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