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Post by Lillith on Aug 31, 2008 0:19:11 GMT -5
::The double doors of the house are thrown wide as Lillith lets herself in, taking in the familiar surroundings with new eyes:: Here we are. ::Shaft enters a little behind her, having traded his traveling clothes for a simple gray sleeveless, finally feeling comfortable enough to have his arm exposed now that the bulging black veins are beginning to fade. He's carrying a fair amount of both his and her luggage, relying less on the aid of his shadow magic now:: Shaft: This is the house she left you? This place is a dump. ::Lillith gives him a reproachful look with her odd green cat-like eyes:: Well... when Gwen went at it with us, this sort of thing should be expected. ::She spares a sad glance to the crater in the floor:: So don't knock my house. ::Through the doorway, a stately black raven swoops down to land lightly on Lillith's shoulder. It turns its head and screeches noisily at Shaft:: There, see? Melanie agrees with me. Shaft: Weird. I thought with Natalia dead, her magic would fade and this place would be back in ruins the way she found it. ::Lillith pauses in thought:: Well that might be true, but she willed it to another sorceress. I guess it's my magic that's keeping this house alive now. Shaft: You going to change it and make it any less creepy? No. I'll make a few changes to accommodate, maybe let some more light in, but this was still her house. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have had this chance. ::Shaft shrugs and sets the luggage down:: So what are you going to call this place? ::Lillith has to pause:: You know, now that you mention it, I'm turning this into a school for sorceresses. But I'm also taking in other students who might need a home. A good deal of the boys might become knights for my girls. I guess that would make this place sort of a Garden now wouldn't it? Shaft: Well when you put it that way... still some might challenge that claim. I think between you and I we're pretty capable of making them see things our way. Shaft: I thought you said you weren't using your powers to enforce anymore. I didn't say I was a saint though. ::They both chuckle at that:: Shaft: So... what about Kenny? He going to help us with this too? ::Lillith feels a pang in her chest at the mention of that blond, almost childish face that's come to take up every free space in her mind. She places her hand over the phoenix necklace still around her neck:: No. He has some soul searching to do. And I think for now, that's what's best for both of us. :: a faint smile ghosts across her lips:: But I'm sure he'll be coming to visit. That reminds me, how's Rosalind? ::Shaft's face turns bright scarlet:: Shaft: As well as can be expected. She'll be here in a few weeks. She just needs to get the rest of her affairs in order. Good. Once the students start coming, I'm sure we'll need all the help we can get. ::Just outside, above the frame of the double door, a plaque starts to materialize. Bronze lettering begins to make itself known across its surface, and in accordance to Lillith's thoughts, the words LEAH GARDEN are made plain for all to see:: But it will all be worth it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-wMXV1SnyM
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Post by Lillith on Sept 15, 2008 0:25:22 GMT -5
::After events on the Hijrah::
::The Hijrah lands near the house and Lillith leads them to the courtyard which is alive with activity. The younger students skip and play, the girls occasionally throwing a playful fireball teasingly at the boys. The older students are spread out in separate huddled groups like one would expect to find at a high school. In the middle of the courtyard, Shaft faces off against a young man who is practicing swordplay against him. A woman with olive-toned skin and dark hair watches with amusement::
Shaft: Watch your stance.
Rosalind: Dear, she's back.
::Shaft glances in Lillith's direction, not really needing to look at his hot headed opponent to keep him at bay::
Shaft: See you made it back in one piece. ::With a twitch of his spear he sends the boy's weapon sliding from his hands. Another movement knocks his legs out from under him:: Walk it off. ::back to Lillith:: How was the trip?
::Lillith gives him a reprimanding look before turning to his wife::
Rose, I thought you said you were going to keep an eye on your husband for me. Are you letting him rough up my boys?
Rosalind: Don't worry. My James knows exactly what he's doing, don't you Dear.
Shaft: ::helping the student up:: Have a little more faith in your students Lil. Philby here is one tough nut.
Philby: ::grins with exhaustion:: Yes sir.
Fine. But if you slip up and he does get hurt, I'm a firm believer in corporal punishment.
Shaft: Seems we have company. ::gestures to Vincent and the others:: Friends call me Shaft, and this is my lovely wife Rosalind. And who might you be?
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Post by Vincent on Sept 15, 2008 1:01:50 GMT -5
"I can't believe you talked me into this." Says a very wary Vincent to Miguel walking beside him as they follow Lillith from the ship, which is resting on a plain near the school. "Ma persuasion tactics are just too well developed." "Right..."
After the little interlude, Vincent nods to Shaft and offers a hand to shake. "Captain Vincent Kumi, a pleasure." He looks to Rose. "And a pleasure to you ma'am." Bows slightly and offers a gentlemanly shake of her hand. "This here is my crew, Miguel my first mate." Motioning to the lemur, who appears widely uncomfortable around Shaft.
"Uh yea.. Hi." He waves slightly, his head turned away a notch.
Vincent then motions to Nahla. "This here is Nahla, my third mate."
Nahla spits out some gum on the ground and grabs Shafts hand with a surprisingly crushing grip. "Heya, remember you from Timber. See ya lived, well done."
"And this here." Pointing to Tresk. "Is my ensign, Tresk. Well introduce yourself." Vincent shoulder bumps the young man.
Tresk bows, awkwardly. "A pleasure sir and ma'am."
"There you go." Pats Tresk on the back. "My other two crew will be along later, Rafee and Nivzad. Don't worry, you won't miss them."
In the back, stands Adrian with Ashi around his neck. It's obvious he's still not completely pleased with being shanghaied by pirates but thus is life. He walks over and introduces himself with a low bow. "Adrian Zephyra of the Kaipo tribe, but you may call me mongoose if you like. The one around around my neck is Ashi." Ashi's head darts between Shaft and Rose. "A friend of Lillith is a friend of mine."
Vincent grabs his shoulder and pulls him back. "Ok ok, enough of that. So, Shaft, how is the situation here? Radio's been a buzz of activity with Galeon's little tirade through the cities."
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Post by Lillith on Sept 15, 2008 1:08:31 GMT -5
::Shaft grins at seeing Nahla again::
Shaft: So you're the little spitfire with the gunship. Nice to see you again, on the ground this time. ::notices Miguel:: Hey... don't I know you?
::Lillith catches on to Shaft's train of thought quickly and she instantly changes the subject::
Rose, do you think you can get our guests something to eat? I kind of owe them a meal.
Rosalind: Oh of course. Poor dears must be starving. Come right this way, I won't take no for an answer. You could all do with a hot bath and a good night's sleep as well. I think I can find some extra rooms. ::She begins leading Adrian by the hand::
Shaft: Rose, don't scare them off.
::Lillith gives the others an apologetic glance::
Sorry. She's kind of the only mother a lot of these kids have ever known, so she's kind of always in full 'Mom Mode'.
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Post by Jas on Sept 15, 2008 12:39:48 GMT -5
*In the distance, a three figures are seen approaching the Garden. Jas blinks as he sees the Hijrah* "Looks like we're not the only ones that got the memo." Jas said to Kenny and Nerio. *He was still in his fire armor, unsure how long it'll take for the magic to burn out. His face mask now gone as it splited in two and went into the helm*
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Post by Kenny on Sept 15, 2008 13:03:09 GMT -5
:Kenny looked down from the sky to see the home he used to live with Natalia for a while and noticed how splendid it look as he slowly began to smile.: "She's done good, Sorceress would have been proud." :The Phoenix then began to let off a screech in case Lillith can be able to hear it:
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Sept 15, 2008 13:44:49 GMT -5
Neiro floated down into the courtyard as he landed kneeling. He then looked up and saw Lillith, and Shaft talking with Vincent and his crew. He stood as Jas and Kenny on his pheonix landed beside him.
" Oh hello..."
He smiled as he looked to Lillith and then back to Jas and Kenny.
" I think I found some of your friends...."
He laughed a bit as he looked around at all the students playing and all the older ones in their groups. Neiro didn't ever really have friends as he grew up in Shinra with Genesis and the rest of SOLDIER. He smiled as he watched them run around as he remembered his childhood with Galeon when they would run around Nibelheim playing with wooden swords. He then came back into reality and looked to Lillith and Shaft.
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Post by Lillith on Sept 15, 2008 14:54:03 GMT -5
::Lillith smiles at Neiro's return::
Good. Maybe now we can get some idea of...
::She sees who's standing in the back and freezes. Her mind reels as though reminding her that everything she had believed at times to be nothing more than a beautiful dream was as real as the air she was breathing, and standing in front of her::
Kenny... You're... ::getting a hold of herself:: You're looking well. How's world traveling treating you?
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Post by Kenny on Sept 15, 2008 15:23:53 GMT -5
:Kenny stopped as he saw Lillith who was surprised to see him which has been quite a while as he began to give her a small smile before he began to speak.:
"Lillith, still lovely as ever. It has been tough, I've traveled here and there finding myself facing perils, I almost gave up....But your love has kept me going....I missed you" :He noticed the school and then looked at the students as he turned back to Lillith: "Seems the school is going along quite well."
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Post by Lillith on Sept 15, 2008 15:33:21 GMT -5
::Kenny's words pull her back into the present::
Oh... yeah. Nothing to it really. A little elbow grease and... being a sorceress definitely helps. Good to hear you're doing well. Spreading your wings and all that jazz.
::She notices Jas for the first time next to Kenny, and now she can't figure out how she missed the new glowing armor::
Jas. Good to see you. That's a very... interesting new look. How'd you come by that?
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Post by Vincent on Sept 15, 2008 15:37:37 GMT -5
"Seems this is just one big happy reunion." Mentions Vincent sarcastically.
Meanwhile, Adrian has long since been dragged into the estate by Rose.
"Hate to break it up, but what's the situation at hand? And who is that guy." States Vincent looking to Neiro, with a hand on his pistol, ready to be drawn from its holster if need be.
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Post by Lillith on Sept 15, 2008 15:39:57 GMT -5
::Lillith places a hand on Vincent's holding back his aim::
It's okay. he's a friend. This is Galeon's brother.
::She quickly releases Vincent's wrist, not wanting to give him another reason to dislike her::
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Sept 15, 2008 19:14:51 GMT -5
Neiro smiled and extended his hand to Vincent.
" Nice to meet you..."
Then his smile turned into a more serious look.
" Well my brother..well his body...Is being used by Jenova...as far as I know...He has created a demon army...and as far as I know a bunch of higher ups with Jenova cells....Their are seven of them..well their was seven of them...Lillith and I killed one in Esthar named Thor...Jas, Kenny, and I confronted one in Jidoor named Shiva, but she got away....I also was confronted by one at the Northern Crater who took me to see my Brother...He then convinced me to join them but as I got to Esthar I found out what was really going on...It's name was Thanatos..."
He looked to the ground thinking again.
" And unfortunately I didn't have time to figure out where their base of actions is.."
He then looked back up at the group.
" And that's all I know..."
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Post by Vincent on Sept 15, 2008 20:04:30 GMT -5
Vincent returns the shake. "Well, good to hear you didn't follow your brothers path. There was also one in Midgar, Gaia or something, we took down that one with the help of another guy... named Kayotic or something like that. Wasn't really personable and everyone fled before Gaia exploded."
Miguel stands back agast. "So... it really is Galeon..."
Nahla doesn't appear phased by the news. "Saw it coming."
"Enough, Nahla." Interupts Vincent. "Do we have a plan of counter-attack? The Hijrah is able and willing to help."
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Sept 15, 2008 21:10:39 GMT -5
Neiro thought quickly.
" As of right now...I don't think we know enough..."
A sweat drop slowly fell down his temple.
" Was there anywhere else being attacked? I haven't herd anything else...My radio...Kind of broke when Thor shocked me..."
He looked around them thinking.
" This Kayotic guy...I wonder where he went to?"
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Post by Vincent on Sept 15, 2008 21:16:38 GMT -5
"Balamb we heard last, the Garden I believe." Miguel Interjects. "Other then that, we dunno. Radio communication has been sporadic."
"Need to hit their base of operation is what we need to do." Says Nahla, adding her two cents. "Any idea where your brother would station himself?"
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Post by Lillith on Sept 16, 2008 0:06:29 GMT -5
::Lillith is pulled back to the task at hand by Vincent and Nahla's words::
You do no him better than anyone Neiro. Where would he be hiding?
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Post by Jas on Sept 16, 2008 12:38:23 GMT -5
*Jas laughs lightly at Lillith's question* "Let's just say my blade decided to evolve again." *He hears mention of Kayotic and can't help but smirk* (So, he's still alive. Good, looks like this'll be like old times) *Also looks to Nerio as they asked, but bothers not to ask as too much pressure has already been put on him*
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Sept 16, 2008 13:52:13 GMT -5
Neiro looked to the ground thinking as they all put the pressure on him to figure it out.
" Well it's not in the Crater....So...Uuumm..."
He looked up remembering the one place they had always gone to and played when they were little before Sephiroth destroyed Nibelheim.
" The Mako reactor in Nibelheim....How did I not recognize it when I was in there...."
He smacked himself on the forehead.
" That's where he is...The Mako reactor outside of Nibelheim...."
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Post by Jas on Sept 16, 2008 13:55:02 GMT -5
"That would explain a few things. That's where it was stored years ago. Fitting 'it' would go someplace its familiar with rather than finding someplace new."
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