melodiesoflife | Event || The Night of the Thirteen Moogles

[As she exits the old observatory she feels the haste spell circle around her, the familiar flash of red ticking like a speedy clock. It’s enough to fuel her faster, the ground disappearing beneath her feet as she ran. Celes is by her side again, the little moogle zipping in next to her.]

You should leave. [The little moogle shakes his head, his wings flapping frantically as he stays by her side.] What’s a beastmaster without her pet? [Yuna smiles at the little moogle but doesn’t urge him away. If it gets dangerous she might implore him to leave but for now she’s glad to have him by her side.

She takes note of those around her all while taking long strides towards the hospital. When she reaches the large double door’s she’s panting, her breath appearing in front of her in a clouded mist of cold air. Even from outside of the hospital it’s easy to tell that something is wrong. She continues inside but quickly skids to a halt. Two familiar shapes stand in front of her. One is a small girl, a girl she had sworn to protect in the world before this one. The other is her ever present protector, who was also Yuna’s teacher before Crystallis stole away her skills.]

Caius?

[She feels a tremor in her heart, much like fighting Bahaumt beneath Bevelle. A hand comes to rest over her heart before she spreads her arms to either side.]

You must stop!

[Caius rises his hand, a swirl of dark energy gathering in front of him. Yuna inhales a sharp breath and he released the dark orb at the little moogle fluttering at her side. She grabs Celes, pulling him down towards the ground as the explosion shakes the hallway behind them. She knows he won’t stop and she knows that she has to fight.

She softly whispers Celes’s name, the little moogle pulling bombs from his pouch.]

I won’t let you use his body for your games. [Her voice chokes while anger seethes just below her tone. She’d fight, even if she knows that she might not win. This isn’t Caius it’s just another husk.

There will be time for tears later.]

[Fai already knew one thing for sure. Whoever caused this was going to get a punch to the face for this. As he aimed his gun, ready he hadn't been expecting to see his friend in front of him. It was enough to give him pause and for that brief moment for the other to use a dark energy attack and send him flying. Hitting a wall nearby, blood slowly dripping down his head he glanced around and it wasn't long until he could see Yuna out of the corner of his eye. Slowly he pulled out a gun and got ready to aim, but only if she said it.]

Yuna, do you need the help? [He wasn't sure how long he would be able to last before his friend would appear again though.]

[Yuna looks over, glad to see Fai but then worried at the sight of blood.]

Celes! [The moogle nods and tosses it’s bomb’s at Caius, it does enough damage to aggravate the zombie while Yuna quickly runs to Fai’s side. She doesn’t want to fight but she will. Her hand goes up to his forehead before pulling a potion from her side.

She’s used to carrying things around though her items are limited.]

Here, I’m so happy to see you.

[The moment is short however, Yeul turns as Caius is distracted, the young girl holding up her palm towards the pair and then aiming a wave of black energy towards them. Yuna covers Fai, wrapping her arm around him but instead of feeling the blast she feels Celes. The little moogle falls to the ground behind her, his breath slowing and his bandana ripped.]

Celes!

[Yuna cradles him in her arm while taking a minute to heal him.]

[Fai had been happy to see her alive and well for the moment. But he knew that it might not last and that was obvious when he saw another two. Slowly moving to stand up, gun in hand he was ready to aim it. He knew he should fight and he knew he might not have the time.]

I assume you know these people.

[He was quick to fire a bullet at the girl, the seriousness on his face. To him they weren't really them, even if it might hurt. At least this was what he was trying so hard to tell himself. So while she was taking care of her moogle Fai moved forward just firing at them in the hopes it would do something.]

I did…

[As Celes comes too she urges him to run, giving the moogle a quick hug before releasing him. She has one more pet now, one more creature that can help them.]

Caius was my teachers and Yeul’s protector.

[It’s been so long since she knew them.]

But they didn’t know me here. That was the world before this one…

[She pauses as she pulls out her own gun, the pack warming as she turns it on.]

Caius taught me how to use Chaos, he put a part of it inside of me.

[As he fired another shot, putting the gun down he couldn't help but give pause and look over toward her. Chaos didn't sound like a good thing and not something he would ever consider using. So it begged him to wonder just why she thought that sounded like a good idea in that world. Never the less he aimed and fires again without looking.]

Chaos doesn't exactly sound like the best thing in the world to have considering the name.

[With Yuna’s gun charged and Celes gone she begins to fire, her own gun aimed towards Caius since Fai seems to have the young girl pinned with his beam. Horrifying shrieks cry out as their beams pierce the undead.

She shakes her head slightly realizing that those here don’t know the extent to her magic.]

Chaos is life energy… before I came to Crystallis I could sense everything, feel it inside of me. It’s the energy around us and having a piece of the Chaos inside me lets me control it and form it. [Though she can still be swallowed by it if she’s not careful.]

It’s magic in its purest form.

[She looks over at him, silently wishing he’d understand. She’d always been interested in magic which is why she had continued to learn in the world before this one. Caius notices Yuna’s distraction, he raises his hand and that same dark magic slams her against the wall.]

[Fai stepped back, putting the gun into it's holster for the time being. He didn't have the right job equipped for this he didn't think. Taking a couple of steps back, he was being careful with the wording.]

So basically it's his worlds form of magic? After all magic may look the same but it has many different forms and sources.

[He looked panicked as he watched her be slammed into a wall as he used Slow on the pair to give him time as he rushed over to help her up.]

[Yuna shakes her head even as the room continues to spin. Her gaze lands on the pair and their slowed movements for a moment before looking over at Fai.]

Yeah, its life and energy then it’s using it and manipulating it.

[She’s seen all sorts of magic but she’s found the source to always be the same.]

[He could admit that some worlds it might be the case, his included due t the fact it was connected to his eyes and taking even one away could kill him, but he still didn't think it was the same for every world. But for now, he figured they should move as he could see another cursed hero coming and that was one he didn't want to confront when there were two others.]

You make it sound like your manipulating lives by saying it's life and energy that you use and malipulate. I know that isn't what you mean, but... never mind we best get moving since I was being followed by another and I would rather face them one at a time.

[He had some idea as he picked up Yuna bridal style as he soon started to head off towards a direction, knowing that at least one of them would catch up as soon as Slow stops working. Turning a corner and heading down he soon turned into a room before placing her down.]

Now all we can do is prepare and wait. One of them will come soon.

[Yuna grimaces and it isn't from the pain. Her magic, summoners magic, is playing with the souls of the dead. Chaos is very similar. It isn't a magic she's continued to practice until Ruby City. She's a little nervous to bring it up again but she has a feeling that it might.]

Wait.

[She isn't able to stop him as he sweeps her up into his arm. Her gun rests on her lap while one arm grabs for his shirt. It hurts a little, her back is more than a little bruised.]

I have one thing that might help.

[Yuna looks up at Fai as her feet lightly press against the ground.]

I can summon the Reaper.

[The Reaper? That didn't sound like a nice thing really? And if she did summon him then what exactly would happen to those who are more than likely following. Sure he had taken her so they would have time to plan before they could catch up, but nothing had sprung to his mind with what jobs he had. It seemed like the only option at the moment.]

What exactly would the Reaper do?

[Yuna isn't completely sure.]

He's a pet of mine. After we fought him, he's able to cast killing blows and sap health.

[It will at least be another body for the zombies to fight.

She can hear slow shambling down the hallway and realized that there might not be time to do anything else.]

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[As if hoping the others have been a fluke, Ven also makes his way to the hospital over time, boosted by Haste but still lagging compared to the others. He already has some wounds to show for his efforts and he's panting hard by the time he reaches the entrance, the rattle of his armor announcing his presence -- but he stops just inside when he spots--]

Yunie!

[Just as quickly, his notices the state of the lobby. The walls and floor alike are slick with blood, the bodies of hospital staff torn and scattered. All of them facing the doors, as if they died just short of escape.

It makes Ven sick, not least of all because it drives home the exact dangers of what he just left behind -- but he forces himself to focus again on Yuna, also noting the cursed Heroes.]

Yunie, be careful!

Ven?

[Yuna turns towards Ven, her attention taken from the pair in front of her. She’s about to call out, her lips part as if to say something but as she does Caius raises his hand, a dark wave of energy spilling out from him and slamming Yuna against the far wall.

It hurts but she keeps Celes cradled in her arms to keep him safe. This is no place for a moogle.

With a soft grunt she falls to the floor, her legs crumpling into a pile while a thin line of blood falls down her head. She slowly opens her eyes, her head ringing as she looks at her old teacher.]

Caius…

[She should have known…

Yuna slowly stands, her legs shaking as she pulls her gun from her side. She doesn’t dare glance at Ven again, she isn’t taking her eyes off Caius.]

No--!

[He rounds on the other two with a glare, tensed with Keyblade held at the ready despite his injuries -- but even he knows that dashing forward would probably be suicidal as he is. He settles for casting Slow on them both, regarding Yuna in the corner of his eye only and speaking fast.]

How strong are they? Could we take 'em if they have their real powers?

[Yuna shakes her head, her eyes on the pair. Yeul is almost defenseless normally but Caius is her protector and his power is that of a god.]

No.

[She groans and then pulls a whip from her side. She focuses on the black leather as she calls another pet. Black air swirls around her and then gathers in front of her creating a form that Ven might remember.

The Reaper stands between her and Caius.]

He'll hold Caius. Fight Yeul. [She points over to the young girl.] We might be able to handle one of them.

[Yuna then commands her daunting pet to attack feeling a tear roll down her cheek as she does.]

[The sight of the Reaper makes Ven start -- but then he remembers what was said after that terrible fight and notes the whip. Beastmaster? Right. They'll be okay (on that front, at least).

Despite the scare, Ven takes a second to shoot Yuna a concerned glance, having noticed the shake in her voice and body before now -- and sees her face.]

Yunie...

[This man... he's important to her. If she's as reluctant to fight as Ven was just a little bit ago--]

If it gets too tough for you, go! I can keep 'em--

[Yeul casts one of those odd spells this time, and Ven's forced to leap aside. Furniture gets knocked about by the magic and he narrowly avoids getting clocked by a chair, sliding to a stop on the tile and immediately reversing direction to launch himself at her.

Like Sora, the girl's just a victim -- but Ven can't let that slow him down this time.]

[Yuna shakes her head at his concern. She doesn't want to but seeing her friends used for this only makes it worse.]

I've fought... [She feels a tremble run through her as she tries to focus.] ...my friends before. I won't let them be used like this.

[Another tear falls down her cheek as the reaper silently moves forward, his hand reaching out towards Caius as it casts.]

Ven!

[She turns as the furniture is thrown about. While Caius is occupied she might be able to help.]

[Ven doesn't miss Yuna's response, but there's no time to dwell on it. They might not be able to beat these two, but they can try to hold them off while they think of a plan. If only there was a way to keep them trapped in this building--

As he nears Yeul, Ven activates Flash and disappears -- reappearing behind her a second later and throwing out a sweeping kick at her knees. He's still being too merciful -- he should have struck with his Keyblade -- and while the girl does hit the floor, she casts another dark-aura spell on the way. It misses Ven and hits the ground, but the tile explodes forcefully enough to send him tumbling down the hallway all the same.]

[Yuna leaves her pet to fight and runs towards Ven. Her gun is raised at Yeul while a bright beam hits the girl in the chest. There is no way for her to see if Ven is okay after his tumble, her focus is already split and she isn’t sure how long she can hold on.

The black hooded pet is handling Caius so she just needs to defeat Yeul for them to be safe again. She looks at the small child, her eyes taking in each small delicate feature. They were friends but it wasn’t here that they met. She had stayed away from Yeul giving the girl a chance to live a free life. Now she doesn’t know what to say to the young girl.

Her lips form an apology but the sound is lost to the ambient clutter of fighting.]

[The tumble itself isn't terrible, but after getting trashed by Sora a little bit ago, it doesn't take much to whittle away at Ven's remaining strength. Everything hurts as he forces himself up, more chips of metal falling from his tattered armor.

This isn't going to work -- he won't be able to sincerely hurt these people, even if they are strangers. That girl, especially, unarmed and looking so vulnerable...

As soon as Yeul's down, Ven forces himself forward -- every muscle screaming, the gash in his right arm throbbing, and his magic reserves burning as he forces another couple Flashes to join Yuna at the head of the hall again. With Yeul and Caius both distracted for the moment, Ven chances a look around -- left, right, behind, anywhere for anything they could use--

--and then his eyes go up, and he notices the second story walkway. An indoor balcony of sorts, it's just an extension of the hallway on the second floor -- and it's right over Caius and the Reaper, specifically.

Ven shifts his stance to throw out his free arm, his gauntlet cracked and scraped.]

Yunie, get behind me! I'm bringing it down!

[Just the balcony, hopefully -- and not half the hospital -- but they have to trap these Heroes somehow.]

[Yuna is already stretching herself thin and had Ven’s command she drops her beam. Yeul now reeling from the blow turns towards the sphere hunter as she runs. Even without her attacking Yeul seems reluctant to leave Caius’s side, as if the pair is joined through something stronger than their urge to kill and fight.

Yeul’s hand rises towards Yuna, small fingers uncurling as Yuna moves next to Ven. She doesn’t care what happens to the Reaper but she does feel a little bad for it. Before she can reach the safety of Ven’s side a blast of energy hits her square in the back. She’s lifted off her feet and set flying towards Ven, missing him by an inch and then slamming into the wall.

This is not a very fun fight.]

Now Ven!

[Her voice is strained and she stays slumped against the wall as Ven acts.]

Yunie--!

[He starts to lose his focus, turning towards her to try and help -- but her cry snaps him back to the situation at hand and he whips back around, glaring hard at the overhead walkway as he aims and casts Combustion. The result is immediate, and loud: plaster and concrete explode with a roar, splintering and dropping down towards the cursed Heroes. Dust and debris go flying. Something sharp grazes by Ven's face, slicing hard over his cheek before he can shield himself.

Large chunks of the ceiling, upper walls, and second story floor come down with the balcony, making a bigger mess than Ven intended and effectively causing a small cave-in that blocks the hallway entrance -- but it's not enough to threaten the integrity of the hospital's standing (not yet, anyway) because the rest of the room remains standing. He doesn't stay to see how the Heroes take it; he bolts back towards Yuna, sliding to a stop at her side.]

Hey! You okay?

[Yuna has a thin layer of debris covering her as well as a few thick pieces of drywall and plaster. She coughs as Ven stops at her side and slowly tries to lift herself. Small fragments fall off her while shallow gashes cover her arms. She looks over at the pile of rubble and after seeing no motion a soft sigh falls from her lips. She wants to cry and scream and shout but instead she keeps it inside waiting for this nightmare to end.

Her gaze looks up at Ven and seeing her friend’s face she smiles.]

Yeah. You okay?

[She is more worried about him and as frightening as it is she’s used to getting hurt and dying in Crystallis. Not that she enjoys it but her own well-being has never been at the forefront of her thoughts. She’s always put others first and even now she has the tendency to do that.

Yuna moves to her hands and knees before almost falling back to the ground. She looks down at her ankle which is slowly turning black.]

It’s just a bruise.

[She reassures Ven as she stands before he can even begin to protest.]

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