|
Post by Snow on Jun 13, 2007 15:59:55 GMT -4
Glen stopped, he barely felt the vibrations of the tower rising before them. Somehow it felt comforting to see the colossal structure. The words his brother spoke were covered by the tower's rising, but his core still heard him.
"Give it a rest, Leon." Glen said, a shimmer of his former self shining through, only because of the moon tower's energy resonating with his core. "I know more about it than you." The words sounded half awkward as they escaped his lips. The blackpearl part of him could only shine so long before the pain would send it back to the recesses of his heart.
It was easy to see the effect sof the tower and they hadn't even stepped inside. They stood at the gates of the tower, two raven statuse peering at them from each side. Somehow, this seemed oddly familiar to Glen, who was still pretty sure he had never been there.
"Do I really need to visit the Door of Fate?" Glen asked. If he did, he was sure his brother would be right and that he had forgotten many important things.
|
|
|
Post by Mikari on Jun 13, 2007 16:17:36 GMT -4
Yruby stared at the tower in the distance. "It's really here..."
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
"If the tower rose than they'll most likely be heading there" Methon said. It was the most probably move for the jumi to make and maybe it was best to catch up to them quick.
|
|
|
Post by Snow on Jun 13, 2007 16:48:16 GMT -4
Rowan was standing so close to Yruby that he may as well have been in her arms. He gulped feeling a great spiritual power from it. He shivered visibly, an odd sensation filling his core.
Isis was over come with shock, then excitement. "We need to hurry!" she exclaimed, "Otherwise we won't be able to get in!" A grimace streaked across her face.
-=-=-=
"Agreed." Ivy said. She was quickl to grab the two men by the arms and drag them from the tavern. They were farther away from the tower than the jumi were. It could be seen in the distance but just barely. "The jumi will probably feel the needto visit the door of fate. We have time to get there an lay a trap!"
She seemed over joyed by the words. "Oh how glorious would it be to have 8 jumi all there at once!"
|
|
|
Post by Mikari on Jun 13, 2007 19:24:20 GMT -4
"Hey Rowan it's ok we're nearly there so relax, alright?" Ybury gave him a reassuring smile and a hug. "Right, let's hurry and we'll get there in time for sure, we just need to keep moving" she agreed.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
"And a possible ally" Methon said in a barely audible whisper. "We better hurry then because they seem to be moving at a pretty good pace. If needed I can try to slow them down a bit."
|
|
sybil
Rookie
everybody's free
Posts: 68
|
Post by sybil on Jun 17, 2007 6:43:19 GMT -4
Celes eyes fell on the one known as Ybury, The knights shoulders trembling with muffled laughing and Celes couldn't help but pat the woman on the back.
"You can smile freely. You are among friends here. " She assured as the sudden presence of Leires made itself known to them in a brilliant flash of light from their heart stones, and a trembling that she was sure the others felt.
Emerald fire once more jumped into her eyes as she turned to Isis. If Leires was coming about, that meant that there had to be Jumi there, and that one of them had to be strong enough to get the gate open.
"It looks like today is a good day for us after all" she smirked as Osiris flapped his wings in excitement. Visions of the gate in her mind opening wide sent a tremble through her so strong she wished she could fly on the wings of the wind to be there and see who had opened it, and maybe be there in time to share in whatever nuggets of wisdom lay inside. -------------------
Dumah looked to Methon and nodded once. "good idea. Lets see if you cant contact her, maybe we can have this job wrapped up in a matter of a day or so instead of a week. Spy's do come in O' so handy" he chuckled, but the laughter in his throat died at Ivys words.
More jumi. More targets and more of the accursed kind and their beautiful heart stones. His eyes flickered with greed as he imagined what the heart stones of his next prey would look like, and his mouth turned up wards in a wicked smile.
"Maybe we should let the rags lead us to riches hmm? Moon jumi cores are particularly rare...." he licked his lips in anticipation, and grasped Ivys hand in his own, turning to face her fully with a smile that only one of his own could understand in full.
" Have I told you I love that brain of yours?"
|
|
|
Post by Snow on Jun 18, 2007 17:02:21 GMT -4
"And you were worried." Isis replied in a somewhat mocking tone. She had not been trying to mock her guardian, only to point out that you needn't always worry about details. If they had not left the tavern, maybe they would not have had the idea to go to Leires.
"I think we've managed to keep ourselves here long enough." Rowan commented, "the sooner we get to Leires the better. He stepped forward with a smile, "Come on now!" he said with minimal excitement. "The longer we wait, the more we'll miss!"
With that said, Rowan carelessly ran ahead of the group.
"Hey wait!" Isis called. She grabbed Celes hand before taking off in the same direction.
----
Hearing Dumah speak was often like a chorus of lovely birds to Ivy. She gave a grin, "Not today, you haven't." She gave an excited, wicked giggle, "I've alway wanted a moon core ring!" Her mind began to play out sveral scenarios, "Not any moon core." she then added, "It has to be a guardian." The pureness of the healers fetched a great price, their heartstones sparkled with the most unselfish of desires. "Oh but ablackpearl core would be simply gorgeous!" she mused. The blackpearl a rare gem indeed, it's twin the alexandrite; together they were said to give great strentgh and speed. Some rumors even made them invincible.
She pursed her lips at the groups slow moving. She clicked her figners together, her Shade companion materilizing. he was bad tempered.
"WHAT?!" he shouted upon seeing the woman before him. "This better be good child, I'm growing weary of you."
"Now now, Shade." Ivy protested, "A job. Hunting. Go to the tower of Leires ahead of us. Let us know what's going on."
Shade gave a grumble but did as he was expected. The only reason he stuck with her was her ability to channel Mana. Otherwise he'd have had no use for her. In fact, the only wayhe could be kileld was if the Mana Goddess herself were dead. That never happened. And only a stronger spirit could beat him, but that wasn't likely.
"I can't send Methon ahead." She teased, "Not and let you have all the fun!"
|
|
|
Post by Mikari on Jun 19, 2007 0:45:05 GMT -4
"Rowan wait up" Ybury chased after him along with Isis and Celes. The tower was nearby but it was best to stick together and besides she wanted to get there fast too so she ran after her guardian.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
"You think I'll keep their hearts to myself?" Methon said in an amused tone obviously not serious about it.
|
|
sybil
Rookie
everybody's free
Posts: 68
|
Post by sybil on Jun 21, 2007 4:59:09 GMT -4
Excitement burst up in Celes as bright and fresh as a new star, and her feet flew beneath her as she gripped her knights hand tight. She felt like she was years younger, her eyes glimmering with hope and renewed resolve in finding their homeland.
"All these years and we FINALLY get a lead!" She cried out, Her eyes bright with joy. It was rare that she smiled, but now a smile as broad as her face could possibly manage graced her features.
"Home, Home HOME! We are going home! Raphael......"
-----------
"Alright. While shades out at the tower, lets start to follow our little troupe." He turned to Methon, and smirked. "If their mostly women, I'm sure that Methon and me can charm them into lowering their guard. And the men.. well..." He looked to Ivy and Chuckled.
"Speaking of shade, Is he EVER in a good mood for you Ive?
|
|
|
Post by Snow on Jun 21, 2007 17:15:39 GMT -4
It wasn’t long before the four reached the gates of Leires. Two large Raven statues peered form each side of the gates. The large tower overshadowed the four Jumi, yet a small sense of peace washed over them. If anyone wanted to speak, at first the awe of the tower stopped them. It was only several minutes later that Isis was able to speak. She barely gasped out.
“Amazing..”
It was Rowan who noticed the large black gates were opened, and the windows of the tower were shining brightly. “The gates are opened!” he exclaimed. Almost believing his eyes had been playing tricks on him So much in fact, he was compelled to reach out and touch them.
They were in fact opened. Shade, took this chance of distraction to merge with the Shadow of the only male there. That was fine with him no one would even notice his dark presence. Not with Leires having such a strong Mana itself. The small spirit got comfortable, his aura becoming quite content that he was allowed to do something sinister.
Glen and Leon were already on their way up the tower, some 5 or so floors ahead of the other Jumi. However, as it was Glen who needed the Door of Fate, Leon only seemed to be leading them in circles.
“Brother.” Glen scolded, “Calm down. You’re not going to be able to distinguish enemies from me if you keep your temper that high!” Glen paused ducking a furious katana, “Come now! It’s not proper to flail a weapon that intensely around a guardian! Unless it is enemies you’re fighting!!”
Isis stepped forward through the gates first, a familiar presence washed over her core. One that cause her to smile, the Tower of Leires seemed to hold a similar aura to him. “Well, what are we waiting for?” she queried, pulling the large doors opened for her companions.
Isis stopped, her spear drawn. “There are people in the Tower…” she paused feeling out the energies, but finding nothing. It was hard with the two so much farther ahead of them. “There are monsters as well..” It was the energy of all the monsters that made it the most difficult.
Glen stood there. “Someone opened the doors of Leires…Leon, we have to hurry!” He turned his core sparkling black for a second, “The gate may be compromised. If that’s the case, it will take both of us to destroy it.” A white flash followed the words, and he was back to the guardian.
--------
Ivy shook her head. “Is there any other reason?” she teased Methon, “But no, that’s not it at all.” Her eyes glimmered, “Shade’s shadow meld makes him practically invisible.” She turned to Dumah and gave a smirk about the men. “Our bases are well covered.”
She stepped forward ahead of the two men, if only for the reason she knew their eyes would follow her movements. She gave a smirk, “You think that was a bad temper? You should see him when I summon him during the day.”
|
|
|
Post by Mikari on Jun 21, 2007 19:13:44 GMT -4
Ybury stared at the tower before them. It was truly an amazing sight. She pause and looked at Rowan and for a split second had an odd feeling. But Leires was right in front of them and the gates were open so nothing could possibly go wrong, not now. She thought it must have only been a small moment wondering if this was truly happening but it was so nothing to worry about.
As they entered the tower and Isis paused Ybury began to feel the energies as well and called out her bow and arrows. "Nothing we can't handle, right?" She was excited about being in Leires and learning more about everything Jumi related.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
"You should call him during the day then" Methon said with an amused look. "That would be very entertaining."
|
|
|
Post by Cherri on Jun 22, 2007 17:45:49 GMT -4
"Well excuse me, Mister know it all." Leon retorted in aggravation. This going in circles was driving him crazy and the fact that his brother wasn't any help didn't help.
Leon lowered his katana. "You're right." he said taking a deep breath. He did that a couple more times, however, it wasn't helping. "The door of fate should be somewhere around here. I think it might be up a few floors." he guessed randomly. He knew nothing of Leires. In fact all he knew about it was that it was a tower, it had a door of fate, and that it would (hopefully) help Glen.
A monster came bouncing up ready to attack the Jumis. Leon raised his katana and in a quick slash they didn't have to worry about that monster anymore. "Come on. We should get moving before something else tries to kill you." he said as he started to walk off.
|
|
sybil
Rookie
everybody's free
Posts: 68
|
Post by sybil on Jun 28, 2007 15:03:16 GMT -4
Staring up at the tower, Celes felt awe wash over her so much so that she could do nothing but stare, slack jawed at the incredible edifice. She squeezed her Knights hand as joy sent its familiar shivers up her spine when she whispered that others were in the tower, those people could only be the jumi that had opened the gate, and if there were more jumi... perhaps one of them would know the location of their homeland, or at least some clue to help them find where they had to go.
"What are we waiting for then? Lets get up that tower and find those other people.." She looked over the small group of jumi that stared up with the same awe of the tower as she had only a few seconds before, and felt a sense of pride was over her.
"With this many, we cant lose."
----- Dumah chuckled and sat back down on his barstool. "After this job then, you MUST summon him in the day for me." For a moment, he sighed, for he knew that in order to have the drop on the jumi, he must wait for shades report. BUT that didn't mean they had to stick around the musty bar. plus, If the tower was risen, he knew thats exactly where they would run, and the woods around that area were prime for camping.
"I hate to break up our lovely chat my chickadees, but we must move out. I have no doubt that our jumi friends have long left the city, and we have to start catching up. Get whatever supplies you need and meet me in front of the bar."
Despite his cool exterior, inside, He was beyond excited. He hadn't seen many jumi around since his scourging a few years ago. He had made a killing with the amount of heart stones he had brought in, but despite the amount of money he had made, it was the hunt in itself that brought him joy.
"ah, but absence makes the heart grow fonder eh? nothing like a dry spell to really enhance the fun" His mind chided, and the thought of how sweet it would be to get his hands on the jumi that unsuspectingly walked into Leires, and the thoughts comforted him far more then he would ever give them credit for.
|
|
|
Post by Snow on Jun 29, 2007 21:40:50 GMT -4
Glen grimaced, he didn't like it when Leon was in a bad mood; worse yet, it was his fault. "I'm sorry." he voiced, he closed his eyes and gave a small whimper. He didn't mean to be a burden. "How are we supposed to get there anyways?"
'Jump the ledge, the second one, on the 7th floor'. his true core called, 'It will stop the circles.'
Glen pulled on Leon's arm. "Not that one." he half heartedly pointed to the second ledge. "Let's try that one."
Isis gave a nod as the group rushed into the Tower. With Yruby's help, battle seemed quick and easy. The ran up as quickly as their legs could take them, only to see the backs of what the presumed were two Jumi men.
"Hey wait!" Rowan called. But it was two late, the two jumped from the ledge.
Glen landed flat on his bum and looked at the graceful Leon. "I wish..I could do that..." he grumbled. Had he known that at one point he had teased Leon for his lack of grace, his shameful entrance owuld have caused his head to swell in anger as he yelled at the top of his lungs.
Isis glanced down the ledge, but couldn't see them. They had made it to the seventh floor quickly enough. It seemed as though monsters just started to avoid them. And it seemed to be a dead end except for the two broken ledges.
That was not the case at all, no, the case was the hidden Shade among them.
"We should go after them." Rowan said, "They could be hurt."
---------
"You boys will lose your souls for that." Ivy teased, before they were dismissed. She went to get them Chocobo so that the trip would not take as long.
She gave a wave to the two men, then blew them each a kiss. "I'll be right back, don't go falling in love with someone else~"
As he spoke to the man at the chocobo renting stable, she conned him not only out of three of the noble creatures, but his home and life savings as well. She gave a smile, "Now, I have everything we need." She gave a wink to the broken man before her and left him in his misery.
"Some people never know when to quit." She mumbled to herself in a musing fashion.
|
|
|
Post by Mikari on Jul 4, 2007 20:51:04 GMT -4
"Then let's continue, there must be a way." Ybury felt confident like the group was invincible. Things were going their way and it would not stop now, at least that's what she thought and hoped.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
"Lose my soul, huh? Well if Shades finds it, let me know. I kind of miss it, but only little..." Methon replied with a sweet smile that did not quite fit the statement.
|
|
sybil
Rookie
everybody's free
Posts: 68
|
Post by sybil on Aug 22, 2007 22:11:30 GMT -4
Celes let out a breath as she followed behind the group of Knights in front of her and the other guardians, her skin a mass of goose bumps as they stepped up closer to the ledge. They were here, yet something dared to impede their progress.
"Come on, Move! We are here, and this is nothing but a pot hole in terms of what we have been through to get this far!" Celes pushed her way through to the front of the group, collecting the hem of her dress in her hands as she she stepped back a bit before running and leaping to the other side of the ledge before any could open their mouth to protest.
She turned and stepped back a foot, motioning for the others to follow, and quickly.
|
|
|
Post by Snow on Aug 22, 2007 22:23:50 GMT -4
Isis reached for Celes the minute she realized what was going on. Sadly, it was a minute too late and the young knight felt the fabrc slip through her hands. Her face paled. "Oh...my GODDESS!" she shrieked. And without really thinking jumped the ledge after her strong willed gaurdian.
Immediatley after landing Isis checked over her companion and hotly said, "What do you think you're doing?!" She stammered in shock, "You could have been hurt!!" Her mind raced round her and she could only curse to herself. She plopped to the ground and looked up at Celes much like a child who had not gotten their way would.
Rowan looked blankly at the ledge, then jumped down next, as there was a knight down there already. But before actually doing so, he smiled and looked back to his knight. "Coming?"
Glen saw the clear gleaming sparkle of the cores of the new comers. He stood in shock as his and his brothers cores responded with a vibrant, white and rainbow flash.
|
|
|
Post by Mikari on Aug 24, 2007 0:06:07 GMT -4
"Of course!" Ybury energetically replied. "That's right it's only a small jump, let's go!" Ybury looked at the other side, smiled and made the jump. "That wasn't so hard, right Rowan?" She then turned towards Isis and Celes. "Is everyone okay?"
|
|
|
Post by Snow on Feb 23, 2008 17:04:54 GMT -4
"Moody but fine!" Isis stubbornly replied. He groaned loudly as she tried to calm herself.
Rowan gave a slow nod and looked to the two oddly (or rather uniquely dressed men).
Glen looked at the group, then to his brother and he felt himself shrink at the temper of the one. He looked the Jumi over and he wasn't sure if he should be frightened or relieved. "What should we do?" Glen asked in a whisper.
|
|
|
Post by Mikari on Feb 23, 2008 18:06:42 GMT -4
Ybury observed the two men. "They're very creative or very odd," she quietly whispered to Rowan, then turned to Isis. "Do you know them?"
|
|
sybil
Rookie
everybody's free
Posts: 68
|
Post by sybil on Mar 2, 2008 14:47:03 GMT -4
Celes crossed her arms as she eyed the two men, a pleased expression spreading across her features as she tilted her head toward her Knight, her vision staying fixed on the men in front of her.
"Looks like we are in the right place after all, wouldn't you say?" Her tone was warm with amusement as she stepped forward and placed a hand on her hip. "Gentlemen, I do believe introductions are in order."
__________
Dumah walked over to Methon and draped on arm over the platinum blond mans shoulders, staring at the doorway that Ivy had exited through and whistled low.
"I tell you Methon, That woman is pure poison."
|
|