Kel had only nodded when Luna had told them what was on her mind. Her concern was understandable, but didn't quite explain why Luna had acted the way she did prior to telling this. Not completely anyway. "With that in mind, I feel even less comfortable leaving John Smith out there to roam about freely." He may not have been inclined to do so, but if he were to harm her then it would be bad on a whole different level. He picked up his pace to keep up with the others and took a moment to think before speaking again. "Sure you will, most of the relationships we have have been a result of the sheer amount of time we've spent together. Your home however I don't think its my place to say. If you ask me you've gotten stronger for sure in the short time you've been with us." Speaking of home, it was his turn to share. "For me its a part of what Kocoum had said. Back home I've always been stuck in my fathers shadow. Yes I do have some friends that see me for who I am, but most others look at me with either expectation in their eyes for me to end up like him or with disappointment given how much of a screw up I am and they typically don't keep that to themselves. Hear that enough times and you slowly start to believe it." He was slowly making progress to not think like this though, least he'd thought he was.
Kel wasn't buying that at all, nor was Aislinn for that matter. "You're going to have to try harder if you want to convince us. Maybe we can help with whatever is bothering you. I can share what's on my mind as well." They did have plenty of time to kill until they got back to where they last say John Smith. He'd ran off after someone before they were separated by the Indians. That made the waterfall as good as a starting place as any for their search.
He'd gotten his answer and it wasn't what he was hoping for, in fact it came as a complete shock. 40,245, that how many people were currently trapped in this game. A Number that was larger than the entire population of Sint Maarten! Was there a natural disaster outside? Was the world ending? Had a terrorist group gone to the extremes and they'd agreed to trap themselves in this game as a way to protect them!? That last one probably was an overreaction if not a plot to a different game, but the point still stood. Something major had to have happened in the real world. Gale made a mental note of what the memory crystals were and how they worked for they had a much more pressing matter. "Maybe this was programmed to happen?" Offering what was hopefully a reasonable suggestion to all this. With spellbook in his hand he turned to the second page in the book and looked at the spells listed. He was a fire user too it seemed, good to know. He skimmed through the name of the first spell and put his fingers in the typical finger guns and spoke the incantation. First a small orb of flames appeared at his finger tips and fired off a torrent of flaming bullets towards the target. Then he spoke the next one and this one was a much larger orb of flames that went fired off had some kick to it that had knocked Gale onto his rear for the first time. Gale used Fire Bullets and Great Fire Blast
Despite Take's demonstration not being completely what he had in mind, it was close as Chrono had thought that the keyblade would appear and literally point towards what they were supposed to be looking. No such luck so far as his keyblade remained at his side, in his hand. "Not that I can think of." Unless it was in one of the books that he hadn't gotten around to reading, there were quite a few of them anyway. Despite what was said prior, Tinarah did bring up an interesting idea. While there was nothing concrete about the idea, it was worth looking into while they were down here. "I agree, last thing we need is this turning into the 'hunters' becoming the 'hunted'." Especially if what they were looking for was something that could fight back.
Some fresh air would serve to help Kel ease up slightly after what had been said, though at this point it was more of an internal thing then anything else. He always did. One sigh later and Kel was avoiding that train of depressing thoughts right before it could even start and looked around them for any signs of the chief's daughter. "Hello, Luna? You okay there?" He didn't think much when Luna had just started walking ahead of them again, but her hugging her shoulders was more on the concerning side of the spectrum.
Gale had been concerned when the turquoise ball had entered. His first thought was that this was some sort of security system sent to corralled them back into their cells. They wouldn't be able to do much about that either, so far only Raelyn would be able to do something about it and that was assuming that it wasn't waterproof in anyway. Then the orb had greeted them, which threw off this entire thought process. The whole part about their bodies being virtual was what had stuck with Gale the most. What about basic things that humans needed to survive. Like sleep, eating and drinking? "What about in the real world, wouldn't people notice that" He paused to count the people currently around. "six people aren't responding to any attempts at communication?" Hearing that something had happened in the real world to have caused all this was one thing, hearing that their bodies were like this as a result of what had happened was another. Whatever help this little orb thought it was providing was doing next to nothing to actual help and causing more concern than anything else.
Just as Chrono had taken a step to adjust himself, the ground around them had violently shaken and a wall of flames had erupted between themselves and Torrin. Said shaking had almost knocked Chrono off his feet, but he managed to keep himself standing. The others seemed to be fine as Tinarah and Take were still standing and Torrin's voice could just barely be hear through the roar of the flames right next to them. With no other information to go off on, walking off from the split was about all they could do. Finding a source of darkness amidst all the darkness that was already around them sounded near impossible. "Maybe our keyblades will react when we get near." Chrono suggested, summoning his keyblade as well. He didn't know how they would react if they even would, but what else were they supposed to do beyond walk around in the darkness.
"Well its all we got right now so why not trust it." He didn't see any harm in it right now. Not counting the two people who had just exited their cell he know knew the names of everyone he's just meet. Gale peer over towards Evie after she had called out to them and briefly glance at her before looking at the marking she was staring at. He didn't look long because there was another one right by him. Still just as creepy as the first time he'd looked at it, but this time he'd taken more of a closer look to it. Quite literally in fact as he'd leaned in closer before actually going to touch it. He didn't think it'd feel any different from the wall it was currently plastered onto and if it did then he would be thoroughly creeped out to say the least.
Well the cell that he had walked up to hadn't gotten a single response. No groaning, no voice from another person, nothing trying to lash out and kill him (and he was appreciative that that hadn't happened) and yet in the direction that Rex had gone, he had already heard three different voices. Two more females and one males was what it sounded like to him. It all still fit in with his kidnapping theory, but the glaring issue was the key that was not only in the cell that he had awoken in, but in the one the two newcomers had just walked out of their cell. "No one's noticed us so far, so it might be safer." Gale had said in a similar hushed tone, literally moments before the steam pipe that sprayed Rex had caused him to jump. The steam had stopped and other than the sounds of the others talking, there wasn't anything else of notice that he heard. If that didn't get someone's attention then they must not have wanted to keep us here. Gale straighten himself out and strode over to Raelyn who was looking at the creepy painting on the wall. "Did you ever learn your name by the way?"
About partway through Tinarah's explanation Chrono had decided that instead of just nodding along in understanding, that maybe he should start taking notes. Ya know, try to put together the pieces of this puzzle for himself with the...limited pieces that they hand. When he'd reached for it, he'd realized a number of things. The big two being that a) he didn't have his journal with him and b) even if he did bring it with him when he'd left, he was still wearing his super hero costume underneath this coat so it wouldn't even be on hand at all. Well that certainly sucks. He could always get a new one, but his had too muhc information for him to simply get a new one. "Possibly, even if they aren't around your age having someone else can provide another perspective with things." Chrono stated. He thought back to how Take's and his first interaction went. Getting food, casually chatting, then ending him with attempt to help Take with summoning his keyblade.
As much as Zephyr had wanted to object, claim that he was ready to travel now, he already knew from experience that Midarah wouldn't be easily swayed by his claims. Just like in those past experiences, he found himself trying anyway. "I can walk at least, which is good enough for us to make a surprise visit." If he really wanted to push things he could run as well, but anything beyond that would not be likely to occur or would not be as effective as it normally would.
Seems like his kidnapping question had sparked mixed results as the other male was doubtful about it where as the two girls seemed to have taken it into consideration as well. One thing for certain and that was that they all were as much the dark as he was. Threats aside Gale had no intentions of 'trying anything' with the girl on his back. He would be much more focused with trying not to drop her. He seemed to have an average amount of strength as there wasn't much troubles in keeping her steady. The kick was a little unneeded, but it wasn't like she'd kicked him hard enough for it to hurt. That'd just bring them both crashing down, a fate that would likely end would himself before the more hurt. Once she was back on the ground, Gale backed away to give her space. "Nice, we have our way out now." With a shake of his head, he'd looked to Evie. "Nothing here either about my name." The assumed kidnappers may have been dumb enough to leave a key for them to take and escape, but as far as the overall feel to the place, it was creepy as hell. Especially that eye marking that was on the wall. Gale had reached into his pocket after seeing Rex doing so, he would've done so without him saying anything as Evie had reached into her pocket as well when she learned her name as well. Sure enough he'd found a book and the first thing he saw written in it was a name. Gale "So my name's Gale, that's odd. Kinda cool too." The book had nothing else helpful or in general for that matter and Gale found himself walking towards one of the cells to take a quick look inside. "Hello, anyone else in here?"
Chrono had given Torrin a thumbs up as his response, still letting his breath catch up to him. Physically he felt relative fine all things considered, despite the unsettling feeling being noticeable again with them not being in the heat of battle. Mid stretch Chrono had spotted the piece of paper that had fallen. Briefly considered the possibility that they were falling from the heartless, each time he'd spotted one of them it had been after any number of heartless had been dealt with. It was a start, but didn't account for where the heartless were getting these pieces in the first place. Especially in the condition they were in. He made his way over to Tinarah as she was reading the paper. "What's this one say?"
To say that Kel was confused as to why he had, again, been singled out was an understatement. It was almost as if there was a higher power at work behind it, something beyond his understanding. Almost as if it was Blackest Magic. That aside, the confusion had from the moment Kocoum had pointed him up until he had explained why. His words had managed to strike a nerve, but on a different level then the one struck by Ratcliffe. "I'm not going to pretend that I understand the kind of suffering that you've been through, but you shouldn't assume that because of my skin. I've gone through my own share of suffering." His fist may have loosened, but the anger that laced his words had remained, anger that was meant for the man who had already left with his men.
Upgrading Ruin to Ruinra and Aero to Aerora (Since those are the only two spells I have not at Tier 2) And another AP Boost
There had been a grand total of one dog left and it was because of that Arthur had had the brilliant idea to get a little fancy with his next shot. First he made sure that he was still range of it (if he wasn't, he would move to whichever square got him just within the range of the hound), twirled his gun around his finger and fired off a shot form behind his back. His aim had been true and struck its mark, if his mark was the foot of the hound. Still Arthur was more focused on the fact that the attack had still hit and thus was feeling quite proud of himself. Attack Roll - 11 (+5) = 16 Damage Roll = The almighty 1
The number of heartless had thinned out significantly compared to when they had started, partially thanks to Boreas and Torrin doing away with chunk after chunk of heartless. With the last group that had remained before them, Chrono went forth and deal a heavy blow with his keyblade. The blow failed the fell the heartless scourge, but they were noticeably weaken as a result. Seeing this, he followed suit with another attack to do away with the rest of them. Five consecutive strikes and they were gone, fading into wisps of darkness like all heartless tended to do. Chrono felt relief at this, more so due to seeing the green glow around Take from the corner of his eyes. That attack he'd taken for them looked liked it hurt prior. "How you holding up there?" He found himself asking his friend. Chrono used Vicinity Break HP: 64/85 AP: 46/54 +10 MP: 7/30 DP: 3/3 Heartless defeated: 5 Darkballs (1 va Combo Plus)
Odd, he was hearing voices. None of which he'd recognized for that matter, which made that fact that he was hearing them all the stranger. Was he kidnapped or something? Thinking on it he didn't see a single reason as to why someone would want to kidnap him, in fact for that matter he couldn't recall anything about himself in general. That was concerning, like very concerning and his eyes opened to finally check his surroundings. A cell, not helping prove against the whole kidnapping idea of his, three other people were in here with him as well. Two girls and another guy. The latter was soaking wet for some odd reason. Perhaps it was a failed attempt at getting away from their assumed captors that lead to it. Gale stuck to the assumption that they were kidnapped as well. The girl that was awake had asked if anyone could lift her. "I could try." More information would be much appreciated here. First Gale got to his feet, then he walked over to the girl in question and crouched down so that she could get on his shoulders. "So..." Gale started, seemingly absentmindedly. Honestly he wasn't sure how to continue with this statement and yet the rest of it just came out anyway. "were you guys kidnapped as well?"
"A little too cautious if you ask me." Zephyr felt that enough of his strength had returned, least enough for him to be able to stand. He slowly pushed himself off of the table and onto his feet. His landing was a little rocky, rather wobbly, but having found his center soon Zephyr was standing straight up. Midarah may have given them the option, however Zephyr had already had his mind made up on what he wanted to do. "I do, we owe it to them to help."
» Username: CrownMoksha » Character Name: Gale Hawkens » Gender: Male » Sexuality: Straight » Age: 19 » Appearance: Oro » Personality: Straightforward and honest. Gale has no problems when it comes down to talking to people, but can get a little self conscious about his tendency to pick up on a game easier than others and withdraw himself from a conversation. Otherwise that same tendency is a source of confidence when he's gaming. » Starting Element: Fire » Short Backstory: Whether it be an escape or a way to cope, video games have always been there for Gale which in turn allowed him to be quite skilled at them. The flip side of this however is that it brought about a stigma with him that haunted him throughout his middle school years. During that period Gale had avoided picking up any new games in an effort to lessen the scornful glares that he had gotten from some of his peers. It served to be a decent temporary solution, but the lingering flame remained a lit and could only be quelled by games. Now in his highschool years, the game that everyone was talking about was Paragon, which greatly held his interest. Although he was hesitant at first, he decided to pick it up once he'd saved up the money for it. » Main Theme: They see me rollin » Battle Theme: They hatin
