melodiesoflife | Intro Log || The City That Never Sleeps

Characters: All the "Heroes of Light" (only new characters can start threads).
Where: Trano Golsaucia, Aqures Ixen, Airships.
When: The 5th of May. The new Heroes of Light will awaken early in the morning.
Summary: The new Heroes of Light awaken in the Temple of Wind next to Trano Golsaucia, and they 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 a split second, 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 know 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 before long it feels as though life itself is slipping out of you...

And at this very 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 a gentle breeze. Had it all been nothing more than a dream? The soothing voice repeats its call once more, but is soon replaced by a much less graceful "Wake up, Kupo!" Hand clutched on your Crystal, the call of the Moogle may finally bring you back to your senses. But you are no longer in your world, nor in the void. You are before the Crystal of Wind, in the Temple located right outside of a city called Trano Golsaucia. At this point, you may realize the breeze originates from the massive green Crystal floating nearby. 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. They look pretty tired, but they will be more than happy to tell you everything you want to know. They shall tell you about your 'destiny' as a Hero of Light and about what awaits you. Or at least, they will tell you everything they do know, which isn't much in the end.

There are quite a few people around you as well. For the most part, they are people like you-- All clothed in their Job garbs and most likely wondering what is happening. There are also some other Humans, Tarutaru and Hypello in the room, but unlike you they don't have a Crystal, nor do they have a Moogle following them. If addressed, they will say they are the Guardians of the Crystal of Wind and will confirm everything the Moogle said. They will reveal they found you unconscious around the Crystal a couples hours ago, and immediately contacted the Moogles and the government of Aqures Ixen.

If asked about it, both the Moogles and Guardians will explain that Heroes of Light have already appeared in this world within the past year, and they all are in a city called Aqures Ixen. It's the first time Heroes have appeared in this temple. In fact, you probably should go to Aqures Ixen as well. The Moogle will tell you this is where your house is and where the other Heroes will be able to help you. Thankfully, should you decide to take your sweet time to get there, the other Heroes may just come to you.

The Other Heroes
— Anytime —
And indeed, thanks to the efficiency of Mognet and Shoopuf Airline it does not take long for the other Heroes to come around. You may meet them in Trano Golsaucia or in Aqures Ixen, or maybe even in one of the Airships going back and forth between the two cities. They are those who arrived in this world months ago and they have gone through quite a lot. You may have imagined heroic and charismatic figures when your Moogle told you there were other Heroes of Light in this world. You may have imagined persons with fearsome powers when they told you how they recklessly attacked the Heran Empire to free their friends a few months ago. And most importantly, you may have imagined them as people who would have the answers to your, doubtlessly, numerous questions.

If so, you may be up for a complete and utter 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.

Trano Golsaucia
— Anytime —
Should you leave the Temple of Wind and head south, you will reach Trano Golsaucia. It's a gigantic city covered with snow-- To make it simple, this city is a gigantic amusement park. It is the most popular place in this world and of course, there are plenty of people all around. Thankfully, other Heroes of Light are easy to spot: they are the only ones who are followed by a Moogle and holding a Crystal.

And there is quite a lot to be done in this city. Maybe you could stop by the Triple Triad Center to begin a successful career in card games, or maybe you could buy a ticket at the Blitzball Stadium to support your favorite team. If you're the kind of person who relies on luck, you may have more fun gambling in the Casino or betting on your favorite Chocobo in the Chocobo Races. If you're more of a person who enjoys simpler games, maybe you could try one of the numerous carnival-style mini-games found in the city, such as the shooting stand or the treasure chest game.

If you'd like more details regarding all the attractions and games available in Trano Golsaucia, you can find everything here! Of course, all of this requires money and odds are that you may not have a single Gil yet. If your Moogle is nice though, maybe you could ask him or her to loan you some Gil...

Airships
— Every Four Hours —
Upon reaching Trano Golsaucia, you will also have the right to board an Airship. Exceptionally, there is an Airship available every four hours, all because of your arrival so that Heroes of Light can meet each other and go to Aqures Ixen with ease.

The flight itself should take between four to six hours as it will travel from one city to the other on route. This is nothing special for the denizens of this world, but for you it may be quite the experience if you never boarded a plane or any flying contraptions before. The service is nothing special, but there are some light refreshments offered free of charge. Note that most of the employees on Airships are Hypello.

Aqures Ixen
— After an Airship Trip —
Upon arriving in Aqures Ixen, the first thing you will see is the Airship Port in the 12th District. Following that, no doubt your eyes will find the Castle of Aqures Ixen, a classic yet refined structure standing in the city. From there on, characters are free to visit the city-- There are no attractions in this city, but there are scientific buildings, another Blitzball Stadium and even an Observatory serving as base for the Heroes of Light. If you'd like more details regarding all that is available in Aqures Ixen, you can find everything here!

Or maybe -and perhaps inevitably!- you could visit your new house in the 11th or 14th District, and get to know your new neighbors and housemate. It's been a long day, so you could use some sleep. Hopefully your neighbors are people you will get along with...

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She rests a hand on her hip, shifting where she stands to give him a wry smile as he approaches.

"Fancy seeing you here. You're the last person I thought would get dragged into this mess."

A single finger comes to her chin, looking him over as she thinks to herself before speaking.

"The last thing you remember before waking up here, do you remember what it was?"

That was a curious question, although if others from Avalanche had arrived, then it only made sense to verify they were all on the same page. "We had all separated to find our own reasons for fighting Sephiroth, and were to return and re-meet up before descending in to the Northern Cavern once more. For the second, and hopefully final, time."

It was as succinct and clear as he could think to make it, to describe the complicated events he had been through with their group.

Hearing the brief response was enough to lift almost an entire year's worth of worry off of her shoulders. She wipes a hand across her forehead, letting out a sigh of relief as her entire body goes lax and her features become less tense.

"That's good to hear. Looks like we're both from the same point, then. There's a few of us from Gaia here, but not everyone is actually from the same moment in time."

She pauses for a second, putting a finger to her lips as she circles her eyes around the area while she thinks.

"Hold that thought.. This is probably a lot to take in. Why don't I start at the top for you?"

He had wondered at the tension in her as she asked the question, and the relief his answer brought. It was hardly the sort of subject to be comforting--what they'd been tasked with doing. Even if each had found their own reasons for continuing. Her answer, brought clarity to her relief, but also more questions.

"Thank you." Yes, please do start at the top, as he'll probably get more answers that way. Probably more questions too.

A deep breath into her lungs and she's soon off to the explanation. A world kept in balance by a series of crystals, the torrid relationship between her childhood friend and their ally, Cloud Strife, and the numerous points in time in which the many other residents of Gaia have been summoned from; it's a sorted story which she takes her time in telling, sparing no detail to her companion as he listens. Her corruption in the forest and her alliance with a Sephiroth not unlike the one they know back home, the loss of Angeal and the many months spent keeping Cloud in the dark from the future he has yet to know. Her conflicted relationship with both Genesis and the current iteration of the monster they'd been chasing after, the appearance of Yuffie and her stages of growth and capture.

It takes some time to weave the tapestry of events, showing Vincent every fray and unkempt knit that had been crafted by her experiences and the experiences of others in the city. When all is said and done, she bows her head, letting out a long sigh as she watches to gauge his reaction. Unsure of why she does so, considering that she had only seen the man convey a wide array of two emotions; none, and seriousness.

"Well.. That's everything so far, at least what I know."

Vincent listens patiently, mentally cataloging things to follow up on. Matching some things up with what little he has learned so far from his moogle or Zelda. Clearly Tifa had been here for some time, and been through a lot--but he was not surprised at her fortitude in pulling through.

"How long have you been here?" His expression was still rather neutral--stoic is what it was called. But there was interest in his tone. Hints of concern, desire for sharing information between friends and allies.

It takes her a moment to recollect just how long it's been since she first arrived. A finger comes to her chin as she lowers her head in thought. Things had started to meld together, months seeming more like years than just a series of passing days.

She pipes up, flicking her wrist as she signals that the time might not be exact.

"A few months, give or take. No more than six, if I can remember right. It feels like it's certainly been longer, but I know it hasn't been all that long. A few of the others from Gaia have been here longer."

Letting the silence continue for a moment as Vincent thought about that. "What point were you brought from?" Since that was likely relevant given her own question to him.

He had to ask, didn't he? She sighs for a moment, bringing a palm to her forehead as she lifts her bangs up out of her eyes.

"Cloud and I were sitting outside of The Highwind for the night. Last thing I remember is falling asleep on his shoulder, then I woke up here."

He did; uncomfortable maybe, but necessary. Nodding to her statement, before he replied. "I am from the same point of our timeline then."

She smiles, her lips spreading wide as she is happier than she should be on the news of his point in history.

"Well then. Good to know I don't have anything to fear about either spoiling details or making you walk on egg shells."

Vincent just raised an eyebrow in silent query. Since when did anyone care about walking on eggshells around him with regard for information? He usually preferred blunt and to the point.

It was how he often responded himself. Blunt, and to the point.

"Any other questions or things I should be aware of, Tifa?"

Anything he should be aware of? Anything he should be aware of.. Hmm..

She puts a fist to her open palm, as if a light had been switched on inside her thoughts.

"Oh! Cloud is sixteen here, Sephiroth is from a point in time before the incident in Nibelheim, and there's another gentleman named Genesis who is here who was a former member of Shin-Ra. Yuffie is from a point in time ahead of you and I, but she remembers things all the same."

Vincent nodded as she finished, glad for the heads up and warnings. "I shall keep all of that in mind. Thank you, Tifa."

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