Event || Revelations

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Characters: All the Heroes of Light and their Moogles.
Where: Order's Sanctuary, The Interdimensional Rift and their Homeworlds.
When: August 03rd - August 30th

Summary: Following the battle against Palitutu, all the Heroes of Light were transported into the Interdimensional Rift. They were told by Palitutu they would have to find her to prove they can break the cycle-- But before they could reach their destination, a malevolent entity from the Rift stripped them from their immortality...

And now, they woke up in a decaying and dying world, most specifically in a place called Order's Sanctuary. From there they are ready to jump... Into their homeworlds! Feel free to use this post for the Mingle at Order's Sanctuary and should your homeworld be the stage for the Heroes of Lights' next adventures, feel free to make a thread for it and as many sub-thread as necessary! Please refer to the OOC Post for questions and plotting.

Warning: Whatever you come up with.

Comments

[not_most_days]

"Hmmm, either she hadn't planned on us to beat her or we didn't do the thing she wanted. Or else she wanted us all in one place to get us here? But that doesn't account for those of us who were back in the city. Or the moogles." Maybe she only needed a certain number to get all of them. A gathering of the crystals?

"If this was all a ruse to get us to this place...I find myself disinclined to believe anything else she claims. Even killing her might be part of a grander scheme. Or else she plans for us to have our own lives dashed and scattered in this place." The frown returned heavy to her face.

"There are too many variables, and I don't think I like any of the possibilities. No matter what she says, no matter what happens here, she's made herself an enemy to us. Her actions and choices have no redemption left to them."

[dolente]

The psychic link catches her off guard, it has Sayaka looking around, but not yet able to see the red figure she had expected. Kyoko...? When was the last time she saw—

"Sayaka-chan, there you are! Hurry up or we'll be late!"

"Late? But this is..." Things were getting sort of fuzzy. She was supposed to be going to school? But there was something else she had to do, somewhere she needed to be... wasn't there?

"Oh my, look, isn't that Kamijo-kun?" Hitomi chimed in.

[ninjainviolet]

It would take incredible power to pull Sheena away from Albel, since she had no intention of letting go of him right now. Even if they were physically apart, they wouldn't be separated, but that could wait for another time. Right now, she was going to hold on for as long as she could.

Looking up, she met his gaze and nodded. She was doing much, much better now, too. Unlike him, Sheena didn't feel vulnerable or distracted by this attachment. (She was always emotional.) If anything, it gave her strength and determination. His strength and determination.

She returned the hug, but was soon looking up again. Sliding a hand up to behind his head, she brought him closer to capture his lips with hers.

And while she was doing that, Corrine darted a look at Mogdelina that clearly said "about damn time".

[ninjainviolet]

It was more than her instincts kicking in. She knew something was wrong because of something she couldn't feel.

And that was Verius' mana signature.

Turning to look over her shoulder, she spoke quietly. "Be prepared for a Manikin, guys," she said before entering the Temple.

[bloodypast]

Having a Job active or not, does not stop Vincent from being an experienced marksman. While he would prefer sniper rifle or something heavier, it would be awkward enough with all the melee-crowding... A hand-gun is slightly better, even if most people wouldn't take the chance of firing into the group.

Vincent would, as he was used to it. Fast and agile even without an active Job, it was part of how he'd been trained and part of what he was used to. Even if the bullets lacked the same power as before, he focused on Palitutu, zig-zagging his movements and being sure to make every shot count. They had to stop her from casting!

[red_planet_blues]

After a few moments, Sparks nodded with conviction to the decision he just made in his head.

"Reckon if it's gonna help, I'd take it too. I did mean it when I said save everyone."

The Doctor did say this was done telepathically, though. Sparks frowns a bit, then points to his own head.

"Ya better not, like, monkey around in there, though."

[ninjainviolet]

Sheena continued helping Sohma, stopping once his glasses were once more in place. Looking at her friend, she frowned slightly at his answer.

"So, you don't know, either? I wonder if any of us does?"

Following his gaze, she nodded. She had noticed those things as she searched for others, but had put them low on her list. But now that Reno brought them up, they jumped to the top.

"I don't know," she admitted. "But they kind of remind me of doorways..."

[im_pancake]

And as the other heroes deal with Palitutu, Twilight is chasing after the bee-covered Artemicion. That black crystal might be the only thing that can stop Palitutu outright.

"Artemicion, stop running and get in the water!" Twilight shouted. "Look at you - you threw yourself in front of Palitutu and all she did was ignore you! She's willing to let you suffer so she can prove a point. You, someone who has been nothing but loyal to her and this is how she repays you! What kind of..." Twilight wanted to say 'master', but that really didn't fit right. And the Tarutaru isn't obviously friends with him. "...person would do such a thing! If we lose, will she tend to your wounds? Will see she make sure you're okay? Or will she go back into hiding and assume everything is fine even when it's not?"

[boomchucka]

Selphie didn't like the feeling of powerlessness when she came out of that last portal. She liked the attacked that sapped most of her strength even less and don't get the perky brunette started on that creepy crawling sensation from the curse spell. She was getting ready to hit the deck and pray to not get hit with anything major when Cloud used that megalixer and got them all back on their feet.

Add in the notion that she happened to be near Jade when he used all that shiny status boosting hocus pocus and Selphie was grinning like a devilish bastard. She'd already pulled out her nunchaku but she also pulled out a little magic stone she'd procured from her stash at Balamb Garden. Who knew that Thundara Stones would come in handy as she looked up over her left shoulder at Squall. That shit-eating grin on her face is in full view as she nods at the stone in her hand.

"I've got the sonic, if you've got the boom," she practically cackles. "Also, I'm going left if you wanna go for the flank attack double whammy Balamb Garden special."

[unyieldingspirit]

K'pandolu cocked her head, watching the Doctor, clearly interested in the whole thing. "It would probably be a good idea to share it," she remarked- not because she thought anything would happen to Chiaki; she'd do her best to make sure of that if it came down to it- but she hoped more people knowing would help. "I'm willing to take it as well- I've a little experience with transference," she added, with a quirk of her lips, "I doubt it'd take much fiddling around beyond what's necessary to understand it."

She leaned back, lifting her chin. "Is… was this a common thing for your people?"

[bloodypast]

[Crimson eyes narrowed, and only when Elena's gun is put away is his own lowered. Still out, but no longer aimed directly at her. She has valid points, and is intelligent--and further, Elena was a Turk. The Department regularly dealt with sensitive and confidential information.]

It's complicated; related to time-travel, Elena. THIS Sephiroth is not the monster the one on this world would become. Reno, myself, we're pulled from different points than the ones you know here in the present--and we've been traveling for months. We have Cloud as well, but a younger one not yet traveling with Avalanche.

[This is a risk, but if anything--Elena has to understand before she'll stop being a threat. Big risk, big reward, right?]

That is how this has happened. That's why Reno is here, instead of where you expect him to be. We have a larger mission, requiring all of us alive and unharmed, and your part of that mission now is to keep silent about it to anyone else. Even us.

[shear_trigger]

Squall follows shortly after Selphie through the portal. And just as she did, feels the effects of the curse and disable. He frowns deeply and unlatches Lion Heart from his side. He is about done with Tarutaru and portal hopping.

He glances at Selphie as she comments and pulls out her stones and he quirks an eyebrow. She has that look in her eye.

He reloads his gunblade and it makes a few ready clicks. There's a very pleased smirk gracing Squall's lips.

"Let's not disappoint anyone."

With that Squall aims and shoots, following up with a sprint to take an attack at the flank.

[zodiac_brave]

There is more than one way to silence a mage. Ramza has no skill or spell, but he has a blade, and the throat is a tender target.

He moves to circle around behind Palitutu where she will be less protected. If he can get close enough, while she is distracted by Soldiers and Assassins, he will pull a dagger and draw it across the tarutaru's throat.

[bloodypast]

[Reno had picked up what Vincent was thinking easily. Another mark of Shinra's influence and training? Or just good strategy... Perhaps both and more besides. His passive awareness remained on Lucrecia as he listened to Reno layout the loose plan.

She'd be alright--and better still once they figured out where the portal out of Gaia was. Until then...well... Vincent would have to trust that she was stronger than she had been before. Crystallis had changed her, much as it changed him as well.

Turning to nod his head at the others.]

I have your back and will cover you. Get basic supplies if you can besides clothing. Molotovs...should be in one of the shops. Potions and Ethers.

[Because explosives were always useful right? Considering the seriousness of the mission, he trusted Reno's judgement. ]

[red_planet_blues]

Sparks is really grateful for all the buffs, but he also needs to cast Runic on himself before he attacks, in case they can't stop her spell. Now that his attack power was devastatingly powerful, it was time to save the energy and go with some melee.

As he runs his armor towards Palitutu, he yells out to get Jack Harkness's attention. He only has a few seconds window to do this.

"Head's up, Harkness!" He tosses the energy pistol that he had just brought from Torchwood HQ towards Jack. Sparks figures if anyone here knows how to use it, it's the guy who gave it to him.

Now it was time to get up and close with Palitutu with his armor. Gritting his teeth, Sparks let loose with a Smash Attack just for her.

[bloodypast]

A slow blink of crimson-eyes, Vincent quiet as he tried to sort through the scattered memories of Chaos. "I remember waking up, only to be aware shortly that he was coming to the fore. I remember getting Lucrecia to the back, and then the rest is filtered through memories tinted by inhuman rage and anger."

Softly said, and it said much about his priorities. Not that Sheena hadn't already tried to sleuth it out of him how he felt about Dr. Crescent. If anything, this was likely just more confirmation to her.

"Chaos was...focused on the Weapon. I have vague-memories of being aware of the earthquake, and potential danger the others were in. But nothing is clear or clearly my own memory and viewpoint until we found ourselves in the darkness." When there had been too much going on to make clear sense of things, along with the disorientation from his transformation back. Not to mention Ophelia suddenly having appeared and clinging to him, where she was normally much more brave and curious.

[zodiac_brave]

[Ramza sits, because if Lady Barkeep is anything like her husband, she will take her hospitality very seriously. He does not protest that she is treating him the way trainers approach a skittish chocobo.]

Please do not go to any trouble. [Please go to the trouble. He hopes she is as good a cook as Barkeep, because it has been a trying day and he could use a hearty meal.]

[theendiswherewestartfrom]

Jack had been just about to find cover, with his jobs disabled and without the reassuring feel of the energy flowing back into him? His usual fighting strategy wasn't going to serve anyone well here.

But then, oh then, Sparks tosses him an incredibly welcome sight, the gun smuggled out of the Torchwood base. He almost fumbles it, he's so happy to see that laser blaster that he thought was in lock down. "Gwen Cooper, you beautiful woman...."

Dials the damage to maximum as he turns and aims right at Palitutu. The Doc's last words to him are still ringing in his ears as he doesn't hesitate this time. He wanted to know what she had to show them. But if this is her last demonstration? One last way to help them, in her own twisted way. Jack fires.

[fearlessherosheart]

"Ah, this is more like it!" Tazendra said, sword out and already casting Shock on her sword. She only hoped there was room to get to Palitutu. Who knew someone so small was so dangerous?

It was... well, actually, it was a bit personal. Tazendra was protecting her world. Even if Palitutu was doing the same, Tazendra wasn't willing to kill her own world for Crystalis.

[21stcenturyguy]

"Kalki," Santa hisses at Jack in lieu of a real explanation. He's already on the move anyways. When they reach the basement, Santa hangs by the door and watches. He lets Jack do the talking, the guy seems to like it enough.

...doesn't look like anything sinister is going on, far as he can tell. But he's not convinced of this world's Kalki's good intentions yet.

[partofthecycle]

Aang was joining Twilight to talk to Artemicon. It was hard to talk while someone was being chased by bees, but he was going to try.

"Now that you've seen the people who live in our worlds, can you really agree with Palitutu about destroying them? Let us find another way."

Maybe... maybe he couldn't save Palitutu. And he didn't know what to say to Lust... maybe 'wait until Palitutu is not trying to kill us'. He couldn't remove her job abilities the way he did with Ozai's bending. But maybe Artemicon could help.

[toomanymistakes]

[She's quiet for a while, letting those who would know more about this time than her--which she will freely admit is probably everyone but Rukia--talk strategy. It was all sound, but... would anyone even truly recognize her now? Most of her former colleagues were likely dead, depending on what point in time they found themselves in.

Though since one of the Turks in the group suggested it, she would take his word on the matter. At least the worst of the pain was beginning to subside. She flashed a brief smile to Vincent, hoping he'd get the hint that he wouldn't have to worry about her for a while.]

It's... fading for now.

[She looks between Cloud and Sephiroth, gaze lingering on the latter a bit longer before she settles on petting Zack's neck.]

...Sorry.

[It's... rather embarrassing, to show this weakness in front of everyone that until this moment, Vincent only knew about. If only she were stronger, like she had thought she was. Perhaps all those months had been taken for granted after all.]

[nomorecowbell]

Nanami wasn't going to freak out or run away. She hoped. But... she wasn't going to charge in with just her sword. So she grabbed a potion at random from Ellana and tossed it. Hopefully it was the fire: Nanami still didn't trust bees.

"Will you just go away and stop bothering us!?" she screamed at the tataru. "I am so sick of you!"

[forcegalactic]

[Unfortunately for Ramza, Harriet's adult life was too busy and stressful for her to practice her cooking skills, so all she has to offer is tea and some space snacks. While the water boils, she drags her husband away from the doorway and shouts as well as one can while whispering.

The hushed argument continues from the kitchen for a few minutes, interrupted only the the kettle. After another minute, Mordecai returns carrying a tray of three tea cups with Harriet and the plate of cakes. Neither are smiling, but they are calm.]

Sorry for the wait. This one's cheesecake, this one's banana nut. [She points to the two types of sliced sweets on the plate.]

[21stcenturyguy]

[Santa doesn't have a fancy hat to tip yet, so he just grins back at Salieri.]

I'm Santa.

[He doesn't elaborate further. Spells to keep up, and all that. He behaves himself as they head into the little shop. Well, until he gets there...]

Hey, should we really bring the bull into the china shop? [He nods his head at Dylas. Ed seems to hang out with a lot of people who are hotter than he is, including the cute redhead inside the shop, and maybe they shouldn't burn bridges just yet?]