Jakeozzy

The Land of Mirasoria: Unfolding Shadows

Outskirts of Drachenvice, Capital of Drakovia

(I'll be making these characters shortly. You guys could make some too, once I finish Saren's CS to explain what's going on ^_^ Might be able to bring in another player, too.)

There were five of the hooded figures in their dark-coloured robes. They stood around the man in his cream cloak, his blood red eyes shining defiantly through broad daylight. This was Saren Harlaus, and some old friends he gathered from the Drachenvice Mage's Guild. Beneath the five's hoods there were mixed expressions, ranging from outright shock to fierce grins.

"I trust you know why I've gathered you here? Why I came all this way, wielding the Book of the Void?" Saren asked. There were a few silent nods, and only one of those present spoke. A young woman with a katana sheathed at her side who simply replied, sorrow evident in her voice,

"...The promise we made."

Saren nodded and smiled at her, stepping closer to the woman to gently push her hood back. Her red hair tied into a long ponytail fell back, stopping just past the bottom of her neck. She had two small scars between her left eye and her nose, freckles dotting her pretty face, and deep blue eyes. While she looked pleased to see an old friend, her smile lacked any form of excitement as everyone else had. "Saren, I don't know about this. Last time I saw you, your eyes were still blue as the sky. It's that book, it's done something... I can feel it. The rhythm of your soul has changed."

"Aria, my dear... Just trust in me. I'm going to bring justice to the cruel world in my own way. For you, Sano and Lucian. For our lost comrades, and to end everything and everyone that has done wrong." Saren replied, brushing his hand along Aria's cheek. She didn't even flinch, didn't even blink.

"It's not convincing, but... I'm going with you, regardless. I gave a dead man another promise, one that'll take me a lifetime to fulfil," Aria told him as she pushed Saren's cold hand away. "Pay no attention. I'll be by your side, but I want no part in anything crazy you might end up doing."

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Arcanium, Magiyan Capital

The moment she was asked, Aura nodded her head very excitedly at her Master. This felt like a major step forward in her training - not a chance to show everyone how much more she accomplished at such a young age than they had, but she viewed this as a real chance to get to know the world around her, and hopefully form bonds with people outside of Arcanium. It would be independence if Craïs wasn't to watch over her, but that couldn't be helped. Aura was a child. Still, she welcomed a babysitter of sorts. Who in their right mind would send a twelve-year-old alone on a potentially dangerous task as this?

"Master, I'll do my best! Ms. Craïs will be there too, so I won't get in no trouble..." Aura assured her beloved guardian and teacher, pausing and looking around to see if anyone was watching. It seemed as though everyone had disappeared, gone to classes or private study. The girl had visibly been restraining herself while the halls were full of mages, but now? She suddenly lunged forward and wrapped her small arms around Jumal's form, for the last time in.. Gods knew how long! "I promise I'll stay safe, and you please do the same for me until we get back..." she told the elderly man, looking up at that warm smile with an almost worried expression on her own face. This was all well and good for Aura to grow some, but she wouldn't often leave Jumal's side for more than a few days. This tracking mission could take weeks...

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The Temple, Golden Tablet of Morallea

"If you pull another gun on me, I'm going to take your hand off," Rei quite calmly gave Abaddon some fair warning. Yeah, the whole 'inter-state relations' idea was suddenly lost to the young samurai's personal opinion on this one guy and his silly contraptions. Guns were probably slow anyway! Perhaps that's why this man carried four. Rei had never seen guns in action before, so of course she assumed she could close in and take off a limb before he had a chance to fire - that was in reality the worst single idea Rei'd ever had. Well, hopefully it wouldn't come to someone getting cut or shot down. Perhaps Abaddon just had a lot of reason to naturally distrust people, but again, Rei felt hostility whether it was called for or not.

"...And you - don't call me 'little'," she snapped at Yaozu. Apparently it was quite easy to piss off the Shirokaze representative. At least her little outburst at Yaozu was more funny than her threat to Abaddon.

"...Damn it, the mage we're waiting on should be here by now..." Rei murmured, changing the topic to set her mind back on their mission.

Fairy Tail: Next Generation

"Welp, smashing the cliché bad guys up sounds like it could be fun! Whatcha think, Torie? Good time to demonstrate your prowess with barriers?" Blaze chattered calmly along, knowing that this was one of Iggy's pet hates. Apparently a younger Iggy didn't have a very nice experience with dark guilds - in fact he blew one the hell up! Probably deserved it. Just like these ones, described on the job sheet. Blaze wondered if the poor soul who got this message out to the Guild was still alive... If the dark mages found out, the one who sent it and perhaps his family might pay for it in blood. Damn it, now Blaze was getting agitated too!

[Private] Gundam SEED: Burning Frontier

"And while you guys do that, Lucia and I were going to head into Prosperity City for a while. Unless you'd like to keep her for the mock, I mean. I can do the shopping myself," Izumi said casually to her team leader. No doubt about it, Izzy was talking contraband. Not that she bought drugs or anything, just some stuff to make off-duty times more fun and/or relaxing. This included alcoholic drinks, video games, music and other things you wouldn't quite expect to find on a military-run ship. It's not like the Captain cared about any of this, unless of course the team were expected to pilot within a few hours time.

"Oh, and Akira, you want anything in particular?" Izumi asked. "I would have asked Xano too, but he seemed pretty keen to get on board. In fact, if the guy wants anything I'll keep my mobile handy."

Lucia rolled her eyes and started floating back to the ship. Downtime would just have to wait... Couldn't blame Zerenis though - these two deserved a chance to warm up and show the existing team what they could do. She noticed as she floated to the hangar that a set of Impulse Gundam parts were being loaded on. Xanotos said he had a GOUF, so that meant... "The newbie has an Impulse... Guess this means I'm taking a student."

Fairy Tail: Next Generation

Well not quite that, we're all just standing around Demon's char at the moment xD

Fairy Tail: Next Generation

Actually there isn't much going on jush yet. Kitty's character has had to leave for a while on a mission. And while that happens, we have the other characters about to see what their new job is~

Fairy Tail: Next Generation

"Most of the time. It's this battle for supremacy between the Dragon Slayers, they wanna see who's stronger, right? But every damn time they get stuck into a fight, something interrupts them! Today we might actually get a result-!" Blaze chirped along excitedly, but was suddenly stopped dead in her tracks as Makarov wrapped his giant fists around the two, breaking up the battle. It.. got.. interrupted.. The Phoenix Mage's eyes were shadowed as she turned her gaze to the ground, a mixture of disappontment and disbelief showing on her face. They just got here! Torie was supposed to watch something spectacular and violent! ...The tomboy sighed heavily and hugged Mimi back with a smile before the latter had to go with her family.

"Well, that sucks. I was looking forward to it... Pretty sure Torie was too, but anyway... Mr. Dragneel! What's this job we've been offered~?" Blaze said as she peered over Iggy's shoulder at the paper.

Fairy Tail: Next Generation

And so Kitty departed, ...actually, how long is she going to be away for? If it says it in her sig, I kinda turned sig visibility off because.. GIFs.. x3 *cough*

Anyway, what's we doing from here Demon? I'll post in just a sec'.

[Private] Gundam SEED: Burning Frontier

"I like this guy's attitude..." Izumi smirked and pointed at Xanotos as he made his very soldier-y introduction, while Lucia seemed more focused on the obvious rookie with a mixed expression of disappointment and pity. It's like they brought in two complete opposites! One might wonder if they butted heads on the shuttle ride here, but the blonde one didn't seem like he could win a fight, let alone throw himself into one! "But just like our glorious leader here says, we're not going up against things that are particularly easy to take out. Remote-controlled, or AI-controlled mobile suits, and they're crazy fast. You two better be ready for anything they throw at us - we're a team and we're going to keep each other breathing out there," Izumi concluded for the moment, approaching the new guys and offering her hand for each of them to shake.

Lucia raised an eyebrow at the rookie and scratched her neck, "Boss, are you sure this guy is the right replacement? I mean, he's shaking in his boots," the French girl deadpanned. At least she was being honest, ...not that it was very kind or anything!

Star Wars - Jedi Exile.

Yeah~
Jordan wanted confirmation, not for Matt to post O_o

Star Wars - Jedi Exile.

I dun' think Matt is going to help us, Jordeh~

Renny got thrown outside by Inuel and ran to the ship docked a short ways away from the bar.
Kolinn is still in the bar, lightsaber drawn but still with us as far as I can tell.
Inuel himself dived behind the bar for cover, and Erin followed suit - dragging Jerek with her (but only if you allows it).

That's about as best as I can read the scene o_o Should just roll with it, methinks.