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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There were a few people that Yuna hadn't thought she'd see again. Let alone waking up here instead of at the hospital where their shape was trapped in a crystal shield. She felt her mouth drop when their gaze met and for a moment she was stunned.

"Tear?"

They had sung together and talked but that felt like so long ago now. She was about to rush over but she quickly remembered what happened with Guy and reined in her excitement at seeing the familiar face. Yuna walked over Celes following behind looking as if he had no interest in the scene playing out before him.

"Um.. I guess you don't remember me?"

Yuna may have held herself back, but Tear had looked up at once at the sound of her name and noticed the change of expression. The look on her own face is a little guarded, but it's not unwelcoming as she slowly shakes her head in apology.

"I'm sorry, I don't remember meeting before." Just to check she looks over to Sein, who nodded in agreement. "But clearly you know who I am?"

"Ah, yes." Yuna waved her hands in front of herself a little awkwardly. "There was a Tear here before. It might seen strange but it's not uncommon for there to be doubles of people who share different memories."

She paused.

"I'm Yuna by the way." It was nice to see Tear again though Yuna was a little sad it wasn't the Tear that knew her. Who knows, maybe they can be friends again.

Well that was one way of making things awkward quickly, and Tear looks immediately apologetic for it. To her understanding it wasn't her fault in the slightest, but to forget someone who greeted her the way Yuna had? It seemed wrong...

"Yuna. It's a pleasure to meet you, I don't think it's necessary for me to introduce myself again." ... Maybe that's not the best jab at humour ever...

"Then you have already encountered a situation like this one before?"

Yuna smiled at Tear. It wasn't a good joke but Yuna was happy that she tried. She knew it might take time but they can be friends again.

"I have. Actually.." She paused looking around the area curiously. "There is someone else here who looks just like me. I mean, she is me from over four years ago. It's a little strange." And Awkward, it's very awkward but Yuna was trying her best anyway.

"I've also met a lot of people who don't remember me." Which at times makes Yuna feel like she's going crazy.

"... You mean to say you've met yourself?" Okay, that takes it a level higher than just finding out you've come and gone before. Just how long had she been enduring that, and how was she coming to terms with it?

"It almost sounds unbelievable, they really haven't remembered you every time?"

Yuna shook her head. "Not every time, Sometimes people remember me but more often than not we share different memories." She tried to sound confident like it didn't bother her but it did.

You never really got used to it. She felt her heart break every time someone who was close to her said they forgot her name. Then there was her other self. Seeing herself young and foolish, at times it was more than she could handle but then she also knew that tell her the turn wouldn't help much either.

"It's very odd."

"I suppose it would be." And now Tear was a number among them, even though she was fairly certain that they were not from the same world.

"If you don't mind my asking, just how did we come to know each others? Given the purpose for which we would all be brought here, it's not out of the question for the Heroes to come to know each other. But I imagine our experiences might have been a little more than that."

Yuna smiled a little wistfully. "We sang together." Her smile brightened slightly at the memory. "It was cold out and I had been singing carols along. You hear and joined me."

It wasn't a happy memory. At the time Yuna was so unsure about so many things. Tear had made her forget that for a moment and lose herself to a song.

"Singing together...?" Silence follows those trailing words for several moments, but at the end of it the smile she gives Yuna is a gentle and understanding one.

"I don't see why that shouldn't be something we can continue now." And if she had sung with her before... Had she perhaps explained the significance of the hymns?

Yuna's lips curl into a wide smile when she sees the curve to Tear's lips. She had tried to ignore it but she had been scared. She was okay with starting over but she hadn't wanted to lose a friend.

"I'd like that."

Yuna knew a little of the hymns and the fons.

"Thank you." She paused. "I mean.. I realize this is a little strange."

"I'm not going to say it isn't, just a little." And it wasn't as if Yuna had intended to cause ill harm when she had approached her. She thought she had been greeting a friend who had returned after a long time.

"But it doesn't always have to be. We're both here, and we're willing to start again."

"Yes."

Yuna clapped her palms together with a wide smile. There was no destroying her happy today. Being able to see friends again was a wonderful feeling. "Do you need anything? I imagine you might just want to look around now that you're here again."

"I actually would like that, if you wouldn't mind." Better to gain as much knowledge of her surroundings as she can from the start, even if it was to a place she probably wouldn't visit often.

"But I also feel as if I should maybe go to Aqures Ixen as soon as I can. What do you think?"

"I think so." Yuna smiled. "Most heroes spend there time there and there are homes there for us to live in. The cities been really nice about providing things for us." Which was good considering they'd be in trouble otherwise.

All of it was thanks to the queen.

"I've only been to this place once or twice. It's more like an amusement park outside the temple."

Intro Log || The City That Never Sleeps

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