Saber Lily

-Eclaire - With Shiva and Maxis, Kilkis Seres- The moment her hand touched Shiva's icy cheek, her own became hot. Fighting the oncoming blush, she gently cupped Shiva's cheek and draw close. She ignored Maxis, ignored Meksis...she gently leaned in and rested her forehead against Shiva's. "I will always stand beside you, Shiva." She whispered. "Maxis will always stand with you...I promise...we will always be here." She slid an arm around to hug Shiva. "We will get through this...we will bring peace..." her voice was still quiet. "...I promise..." Eclaire was scared. Scared, not of what could happen to her - but of Shiva. The Queen was clearly distraught, was torn...she needed them...and Eclaire swore...she'd never let go of the Queen. She held a spark of her life within her...a spark of her very being. She carried it to carry her will. And she would forever carry this spark. -Jeremy of Hunter, Amphitheater of Perdyx- The Daedalus of the Icarus, Leader of the Doomed, the Burning Oath of the Skies. His people called him many, many things...but he deserved none. He merely did what was necessary for his people. He kept telling the young ones to stop giving him titles. He was not Rhaedyn Thane. He was not an ancient lord of yore and power. He was a boy who became a king. A king who chose to fail at everything, to succeed. A boy who would rather wake up with his head in the lap of a cute girl, than the Hall of the Daedalus. Luckily a cute girl was currently fussing with his collar. "Thank you." "Anything fo -" "Stop." He brushed her hands off. "Don't call me Lord, or Leader, or any of those damn titles the kids insist on giving me. 'Heroes need titles!' No heroes need a warm bed, warm food, and loved ones."He rubbed his head. Her hand gently laid on his shoulder. "Anything for you, idiot." "That's what I like to hear." He gave a good, hearty laugh. "Now it's time to make a speech, rouse the troops, and wait until the others arrive -" "My Lord!" A messenger rushed in. "Prince Ask'Raziel has been detained by his father! His messenger barely managed to escape to warn us!" Jeremy gripped his fist. My'Chael chose such stupid paths...paths that lead to ruin. Jeremy pushed past the girl and to the messenger. "Send word to the Mares of Angels. Rally Maginhilde, rally Kaliel, rally Shar'aia. Shiva will need every single soldier, and Raz is worth ten." He gritted his teeth. "Messenger. Make haste, get going. I must rally Hunter, and prepare." As the messenger winged away, Jeremy took his spot at the top of the Pillar. It was the speaking point of the Amphitheater of Perdyx, and from here he looked down upon the hundreds of Icarians who chose to take up arms. He took a slow, easy breath. "Those who place your trust in me. Heed my words. When you elected me as the Daedalus, chose me to lead you to a new tomorrow, you placed more than the future of Hunter, of ourselves, in my hands. On my shoulders I have carried your weight in your time of need. I have shown a path of flow, to follow the river that is our Doomed Existence. But we cannot live as such anymore. We cannot live in fear, in terror of the idea we will fail. It is the nature of man and fae to fail. The nature of all of us, is failure. There will always be an inevitable sun, a terrible heat or an insurmountable cold. There will be death...but death is natural. All things that begin will end, one way or another. But God gave those of the Angelic Divinity the ability to ignore the most pressing of all ends - time. We were created at the dawn of time, and as we grew old and fought, as we failed and returned to the bosom of God, we could still fight time. But many fae cannot. Even now, thearmies of Mystras and Kilkis Seres march. They will clash upon killing fields, spilling blood of fae, of man, and of angel. But I am here now to tell you the greatest secret to my success. I fear, not failure. I fear not trying. I fear doing nothing. By our curse, our doom, we are scared. But as I stand here, looking out, I see something Hunter has not seen in generations. Courage. Courage is not fear being absent, but us ignoring it's existence for the sake of others. It is the courage of you that makes our curse afraid! So I call upon you, not to hold back, not to fear death - embrace it! Embrace death as an old friend, one you inevitable would meet again. For we fight not for ourselves, but those below! The Kingdom of Kilkis Seres has made mistakes, it propogates separation! But tell me. Who here would not have done the same? Who here would not choose their world over another? Would not you choose Hunter over Seres, over Mystras? he paused to take breath. He really wasn't good at speeches. It was clear his soldiers weren't fired up. He had to change that. Summoning Oathkeeper, he slammed it into the Pillar. "We fight for Seres, not because we agree, but because we know what its like to need friends. We know what it is like to be abandoned, downtrodden, and ignored. We know. That is why we must fight. Not for Shiva, but for her people. She loves her people, as I love you. And as she would, I would give my life for you. And we have enough dead heroes. It is time that, we do what My'Chael, what Gab'Rael, and what Anshar refuse. I shall follow the path of Zion, of the Valkyries. I will walk the road to dawn. So I ask you - follow me! To Mare Septim, so we may free Ask'raziel! Then, together, let us fly! Fly to the killing fields, fly to the slaughter. And as the guardians that we were once rumored and believed to be - let us descend upon those fields and show them the tenacity of the angels." As his men cheered, he threw his wings out. "We fly for Mare Septim! We fly to free our friends, and we fly for the sake of peace." He just hoped Rhaedyn Thane made it back in time.

((I'M SORRY I WAS AWAY FOR THE ENTIRE LAST WEEKEND THEN GOT THROWN INTO WORK AND EVERYONE MISSED ME BECAUSE I DO MY JOB RIGHT)) Sora thankfully had put her things down when someone shouted her name. She yelped in the downright most adorable way imaginable, spinning in midair to land facing the door. If she had cat ears they'd be up and alert, a tail it would be bushy and straight. Seeing Desi...well, her face went from nervous to downright shy. Face flushing red, pulling her small book to cover her face, she stammered a bit. Not sure if the signs were easy to tell - she always feared they were - but she had a super big crush on Desi, and always entered Useless Lesbian mode whenever she was around...especially when she came in all hyper and called her name. Luckily able to hurry over, she curtsied. "W-Welcome back master!" She said jubilantly...a bit too jubilantly, one may possibly wonder. "I-I have a free table master Desi! It's even a window one!" Sora then realized Mary Louie was....hugging Desi's arm. Eyes wide, their emerald shine dimming, she gulped. "I...Is this a date?" She asked, somewhat losing her composure and ability to keep up the Master-Servant dynamic that all Maid Cafes worked to produce. She quivered a bit...was she too late? D...did...someone else...already take Desi? No one will say yes if you never ask... Sora hated how scared...how shy she was...but she kept up her smile...waiting for an answer.

Rei was shellshocked. Her mother, gone. Her friends, gone. 2B, Lighting, Miia, Nara, Kaiser, Nico. Her band. Her family. All gone. She didn't really notice anyone or anything. She left everyone behind and found her way into the locker rooms. Stumbling into the very last shower stall and locking it, she slid to her knees and broke down, sobbing. She had lost so much, they barely survived. This war had slowly worn her down, taken everything she desperately wanted. Rei spent maybe a good five minutes getting it out, before getting up and slowly undressing. She needed a shower. She couldn't show up looking like a total mess. Folding and setting her things in a cubby nearby, she turned on and slid under the warm water. Everything began washing away...except the tears kept coming. Why? Why was she still crying? The door opened and closed. The sound was like a gun, she yelped in fear. "..." The footsteps approached, and she turned. The stall door opened, revealing Luna. "...Rei?" She asked, voice soft...caring. "...Luna..." She tried to smile...but as she looked into Luna's deep blue eyes...she lost it. She slid down to her knees and cried loudly once more. "They're gone Luna! They're all gone! Miia! Kaiser! Nara! Nico! They're dead! Mom's dead! I....I couldn't save them!" The sound of cloth on tile was heard, and within seconds Luna had her held tightly. "Shh...shh..." Luna always wore a tactical sukumizu under her combat armor...Rei held her back. "Don't leave me...." "I won't, Rei." "Promise." "I promise!" She said. "C'mon Rei..." "Prove it." There was a moment silence. "Ok."

-Sora- Torture. Breakfast. Read. Read. Read. Lunch. Read. Read. Create. Dinner. Sleep. That was Sora's life now. It was all she had. Ever since the Artifact came to her...ever since she began to Create, her life went downhill. She was alone. Lost. Unable to escape. Unable to find safety. She was awoken by the usual key - she dragged herself up, standing, as the guard came in. She was led out and down the hall, where she was then strapped into a chair. A bucket of water doused her, and she sputtered and coughed, the stale liquid disgusting. They'd shock her for a few minutes now, mostly to keep her afraid, before taking her for a shower. It was here they sort of let her spend a bit of time, under the warm spray. Clean of grime and sweat and tears, she would come out and dress in whatever they had that time - this time, jean shorts, a halter top, and an off the shoulder knitted sweater. Led to the library area, she as put in the corner and forced to read. Tanks, planes, guns, science, biology. All of it...and it was all she got to do. She was alone. And she was planning.

That moment you named your first Fire Emblem Awakening Player Unit Soren Soren the D-REN-gon rider vs Eclaire the Shiva Griffon rider?

Sorry about that. Sora: Please stop being mad....

-Eclaire, Kilkis Seres- The woman had gotten up far earlier than needed and done everything she could to finish before Shiva awoke. She knew it was a futile gesture, but the woman knew that Shiva was alone. Her son denounced her, her kingdom at war. She could only imagine what the Queen felt...she could only imagine. The fleet prepared, she briskly headed back...then allowed her impatience to reign. She flashed away, leaving not even evidence she had been there. Already she was in the upper hallway, heading for Shiva. But she was already ready, battleborn and flanked by Maxis. Eclaire waited as she approached...but stood in her way. She looked at her, knowing emotions would compromise this war...would compromise her. She took a breath. "My Queen. We are ready." -Takao, Xion, and the Order- Above Kilkis Seres was Hunter, the Floating City of the Icarus. Within the Hall of Light was two new thrones: The Cardinal Thrones were already taken, the Archbishop Throne now not the only one - beside the Throne of the Valkyrie was now Xion and Takao, flanking Shar'aia. The Regent of Mare Luxerion grasped her divine spear, Lux Paradisum. She looked troubled. The Convocation had come together. The war had sparked, and now the Angelic Cities had enacted isolationism. But to the Order...this was bad. Very bad. "My father has ordered that we stay apart. But that is not what the Order was founded upon." Raz began. "We were founded on the ideals of peace and reconciliation. We chose this place, this floating city, this wandering home, to base upon - because the Order must not be tied down to domains or old wounds. My father may have chosen to not help, but it is the duty of the Angels to help." He stood. "I will not demand your help. I ask for it, and swear upon this sword - the Seraph Blade Illustrious - that there will be no ill will to those who choose to stand apart." Jeremy lazily stood, summoning the massive black sword he called Oathkeeper. "Upon the Blade of the Promised Oath, the City of Hunter stands with the Order." Shar'aia stood. "With what I can, I pledge. We are warrior-saviors. We come to those dying in battle, lead them to life or to a dignified death, and the afterlife. The Valkyries will fly. For it is in our flight that we prove our worth." Kaliel and Maginhilde looked...nervous. "We talked. We have little help, and our parents..." Kaliel sighed. "I was forbidden. I am sorry. But I cannot help you this time, Raz. I will continue searching for the cure. But in battle, I cannot." "I cannot help either." Maginhilde sighed quietly. "I will send what help I can." "I understand." Raz gripped his blade. "Jeremy." "Mm?" "Find the Last Iron Lord."

The Hostess, a downright bombshell of a blonde named Svenka. She smiled happily. "Welcome back Master Soto!" She said happily. "Would you like to sit in Sora, Rika, or Anya's section?" She asked, still smiling. She always was smiling. Sometimes, Sora, who was currently shyly assisting the couple (who may or may not have the girl who teased Marie Louise) with choosing their food. She glanced at the door, then back to them, her shy, soft smile still there. Svenka shifted a bit. "And I don't mean to hurry you master, but the crowds are due any minute!" Svenka: https://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/akibastrip/images/d/d0/Kati_Raikkonen.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20170102135654

-The Succubi Three, with Shiva and the other people- "Yeah. I have this thing where I fall in love with clumsy buxom blondes." She didn't have a hint of shame. "Then I had a kid with pink hair and this hero complex." She gave Eclaire a pointed look at that one. "And I'm just glad she's with someone who accepts and cares for her. That will feed the Valkyrie within, and keep at bay the hunger that a succubi brings forth. Speaking of - I probably should look for a bordello." She paused. "Before I go do me, I will say this. Afraid of being preemptive can be detrimental. I can...oh hell.Excuse me." She stepped to the window and opened it. "OI. NONCARING DEVIL MAY CARE SON OF A BITCH. I KNOW YOU'RE THERE!" Takao laughed at that, as Xion stepped back, crossing her arms. "But I probably can promise some allies. You see, escaping the Capital of Lust was the easy part. Trying to escape the Overworld when the Four Demon Cities are mad at you and angels want to see you dead? That is where this son of a bitch comes in." She jerked a thumb over to the window, as a boy with white wings landed on the sill. "Queen Shiva, meet the Daedalus of the Icarians. Jeremy of Hunter, Regent and cofounder of the Order of Lux. The guy who smuggled Takao and I out of the Overworld and across the sea." She turned. "You really need to not spy." "I couldn't hear you at that altitude, until you yelled." He retorted. "Anyways." She turned back to Shiva. "I understand you do not wish to overstep and cause the very darkness you wish to avoid to transpire, but one must be ready for the worst. Jeremy's race, the Icarus, understands the worst. They are cursed to fail in anything they put their minds to. The amount of deaths while merely cooking...was impressively saddening. Jeremy, meanwhile, puts his mind to utterly failing at everything he tries." She laughed. "He uses a curse against itself, which I find utterly hilarious." "Sister, you're getting off track." Takao pipped up. Xion sighed. "Right. Sorry. Queen Shiva, I understand Kilkis Seres needs to be cautious but ready. I came to warn but at the same time I came to see about change. Jeremy here has the ear of the Regent of Mare Luxerion, Shar'eena, and the Prince and Princesses of the other Angel Kingdoms. At the very least, for the woman who took in my daughter - I can offer this." Eclaire was quiet. Her mother had just put Jeremy and herself in great danger, for Shiva...for the Kingdom. You selfless fool, Mother. Putting everyone above yourself. Even your selfishness with Zion did not change you much... But Eclaire felt her heart swell with pride. But that is what makes you....mother. Jeremy yawned. "Sorry to drop in, Queen Shiva, but I tend to obey women yelling at me. Two sisters and all." She slid off the sill and gave a polite boy. "Also, speaking of darkness - scouts of the Order spotted a dragon leaving the Isopolis region. Maybe that is connected to your darkness. Maybe not. One of my friends has gone to check up and see what is going on." He straightened. "I believe that's all I have to share."

The maid cafe was slow before school got out, which gave Sora Takagi the perfect time to scurry around, putting this in order and getting ready for the rush. They had a couple coming on with a reservation and Sora was putting the finishing touches on the table, her grew hair lightly moving beneath the maid headdress. She scurried around the tables she was in charge of, doing her utmost bestest. The ruffled maid dress made little sound, drowned out by the soft singing of the girl. "My sanctuary, yeah. Where fears and lies, melt away-ay-ay-ay..." He slightly mournful singing sometimes brought down the others for a bit, but they understood why she sung the song so...so sadly. Soon enough though, her song finished, her tables clean, floor swept and everything possible was done. The slow time was over, and here came the crowds. Some passed, but soon enough the door would open, and the brunette dressed like a more modest yet cutesy maid curtised. "Welcome back master!" Sora and the other maid hung back, watching. The Manager had given Sora a photo of the couple who made the reservation. She kept a close eye out. Boy and girl. Blonde girl. She remembered her...always tittering about, flaunting money. Unlike Sora, who worked from open to close to pay for her very existence as she waited the monthly checks from her father, of which pretty much all went to bills. She slumped a bit, before the girl next to her gave her a hug. "Thanks, Takao." "Anytime!" The bouncy blue haired maid said with a grin. "Anything to make our mascot smile!" Mascot. She was so cute, sweet, so natural at this...that she became the mascot. At least the manager gave her a bonus for taking it in stride.

Yay~

Sometimes Daniel, the hardest tasks give the most reward - and this one shows it. Keep it up ^_^

...I'll take your word for it, I can't art

Oh god. That artwork. HNNNG. You've gotten better since last seen O.O

Just don't get framed by the FBI now, Desi~

8-| lies I say LIES.

- Sarah, Seven, and Zion- Sarah broke away and tackled Zion down at once. As Ammit, disappeared, the woman hauled the clearly enraged woman up. "No." She said firmly. Zion yanked herself free. "He knows nothing. Last time I paused, I died. He can pretend everyone is good, but until I find and get the truth, I won't hold back." She growled. Sarah clenched her fist...then slumped. "Zi." "Heartless." She said suddenly. "It was drawn by the negativity." She snapped her finger, and suddenly a Keyblade materialized. "He doesn't know what it's like to die. To lose everything. He will learn in the hardest way." Suddenly she was gone in a flash of Light, and appeared above the Tram Common. Seeing the other apprentices of Aqua and Mickey, she manifested all six wings of light. "First Seal of the Goddess - Albion's Atonement." Light erupted from her einfs, raining down upon the Heartless. She then dropped down, summoning a second Keyblade, and linking them to form her first Dual Blade. Forward Unto Dawn. "Fancy meeting you two here." She said, wings fading away as her Keyblade gleamed. Seven watched Ammit go. She said nothing. Sarah...she watched Zion go. "Usually she's much more ditzy, clumsy, and cutesy." She told Lunaris. "But she's been like this for awhile...we need to find Xion and end this crisis. Or else...well, I don't want to see it."

Awesome.

Sarah had to break from Luna, eyes wide. "Crap Zion DON'T -" Zion had been smiling back at Annistha, when she spun around. Suddenly she was in front of the boy, and Sarah was tense. "Zion...he's a naive kid...I know he likes muttering to himself, but the fact he said he hopes we get crushed is out of context. That, and he needs to not talk -" 7B stepped forward. "Analyzing...done. Compiling." She paused again. "Reminder: As an Android bulilt to defend Sarah Aether, I am equipped with many sensors, young one. As you stopped questions I could not have forewarned you detecting air vibrations is the easiest of what I have. Sound is transmitted by air. I merely deciphered the vibrations. So, young one..." She stepped forward, blocking Zion. "Why do you wish to see us crushed by one who has thrown the worlds into inbalance...who may very well have driven Master Sora into hiding...and who very well might be indirectly responsible for the disappearance of Zion de Wynter's wife....the former member known as Number Fourteen...Xion." Even with a blindfold, her stare seemed to pierce him. "As the witch says...if you don't wish to share...don't speak." Her head tilted. "I will only stand between Zion and you for so long. The Commodore is in great turmoil. I would watch what you say...lest the sexually frustrated god lose her temper." "HEY!" "....Seven, that was a bit harsh of Zion." "It was meant as a threat." Sarah turned to Lunaris. "...Welcome to Twilight Town. We call this 'Tuesday' by the way. You should see Thursdays."

Aww thanks Sora's dad has a small gun collection, should I have mentioned that? I just remembered that's a part of her father's characterization. Was distracted for a bit Dx

~Character Sheet~ Name: Sora Takagi Age: 16 Gender: Female Appearance: Occupation: Maid Cafe Personality: shy, socially awkward, quiet, kind, easily frightened yet has a strong will. Bio: Sora has not had the easiest of lives. Always moving, she finally got to settle in Ascendance...but her elation was long gone. Having lost her mother seven months ago, and her father losing his job and selling most of what they owned, Sora and her father moved to the town to start over. With not a lot of money, Sora works part-time at a maid cafe to make ends meet, and has dropped out of school to help her father, who got a job as a truck driver after sobering up following the discovery Sora too was an alcoholic alongside him. Cleaning up and taking the long job, he has since removed all alcohol from the house and is currently on a long haul job, leaving Sora alone. She has heard a lot about the legends, and tries to not go outside or leave at night. Though, having her own car and license does help. I'm a sucker for a mystery rp.

I SEE YOU LURKING.

I SEE YOU LURKING.

-Zion, Sarah, 7B- Sarah blushed, but still kept confident as Luna leaned in, hand by her head. "I made a career out of being bold. Glad to know it works." She tilted her head, playing a bit coy. "Though, the question is - where to end the tou-" "Sarah." Zion sighed. "I get you want to be a useless lesbian - I do too - but task at hand. "...." Sarah sighed, looked at Luna with a cute, sad face. "Guess duty calls. Don't let anyone steal you before dinner?" "Suggestion: Duct Tape." 7B stated, not really perturbed at what was going on. Just a clipped calm, to which Zion laughed. "Okay, okay. We need to get serious. Yes, I heard about the missing Wielders, Nexus, from Aqua. I gathered my merry band of extremely important people and rushed over to see about fixing the damage that's been caused." She crossed her arms. "We need to track whoever is causing this insanity down and fix it. before worlds we can't afford to lose, like this one, get lost." For once she wasn't acting ditzy. She was acting like a leader. Or hoped she was. "What's our first move?"

7B tilted her head at Ammit. "Yes. I am an android. Designation 7B. And it feels...normal?" She sounded a bit confused, though Zion rescued her. "She was made an android, so she can't really tell you how it feels perfectly." Sarah eyed Astra, then turned to Lunaris, leaning against the tree. "Who am I to question such a fateful meeting?" She grinned. "Does this fateful meaning lead to a yes when I ask you out for dinner? Some ice cream? Tour of my ship above?" Zion blinked, listening. "..." 7B, ignoring Ammit for now, stood at attention. "Commodore. Permission to deactivate the Secretary's 'Useless Lesbian Mode' at once?" "Nono, I need to see this." 7B sighed, slumping. "I'm surrounded by fools."