Oct 13, 2018
Take me high, to meet the stars
My angel wings...
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Take me high, to meet the stars
My angel wings...
Khulana is not impressed by Kannitha looking at her.
( w/ @jlaweez )
Never let it reach you again
Diva of Light: Angel Wings
((Life and Dream collide in a Supernova of memories and desires... This is the story of the birth of a small star)) ((Soundtrack for this is Fairy Tale))
The light of the sun is warm while touching my face. It has been so long since I called walk like this as ‘being awake’. Someone was using my feet. My legs. My body. Something, actually. As I walk to one of the buildings of this city, Limsa Lominsa, I begin to understand what they told me.
When I was locked in my own mind, I built a shelter. A room where I could keep myself sane in all of this. I dreamed. I wished. And between those dreams I saw a man surrounded by chains of lightning bolt reaching for me with his hand. For several times I saw him... and wondering if he would be a prince or a hero to set me free from my prison.
When they saved me, I found him. His sword of lightning was the first thing I saw when I woke up. Maybe it was just my deep desire to have someone to save my soul, but in the end, my dreams were right. He wouldn’t care, I thought myself. He would just leave me be like anyone else. Alone again.
I was wrong. He brought me in to his life, someone like me. Someone that even not being myself, led him to a trap that almost cost his life... and the ones he loved.
It was... it was like he had angel wings, and he would shelter me from anything bad.
But there... it wasn’t my place. Not right now at least. I need to find my way again. I need to live. To know this world again. But as soon as I would set journey, the girl in white color would reach me, proposing that we should travel together.
When I asked her why, she made sure to keep clear about her reasons. She had lost her group because of Inunaki’s schemes. They were artists like me and... my Destino. I didn’t know how far Inunaki had gone for his revenge... even when... Mister Wise was inside me, I wasn’t aware about everything. I was in my room. My shelter. I bowed my head to her, almost crying because I had lost my companions too. She asked me to wipe my tears and stand tall. When I asked for her name, she answered “Iara”.
Shintaro asked us what we would do. I tell him that I want to walk this land and help people until I find out what is my purpose. Iara said that she will help me to travel this land, since she has knowledge of it, and she needs to finish some business that her leader, Laurana, left behind. Shintaro suggested that I should make my way to the Arcanist guild first, and Nanatsusaya, the man that purified my soul, agreed.
“But.. why?” I asked in surprise.
“When I purified your soul, I felt your memories and wishes taking form. This is a good trace of arcane aether being controlled. Perhaps your experience when you were possessed, gifted you or rather unlocked something inside you... use this to help you understand your purpose then. I have a... feeling.. that the Arcanist Guild will take you under their teachings.”
Iara watches me as I focus on my memories and desires. Nanatsusaya was right... I can see a form coming through all of this, even if it pains me so much to relive these feelings. The carbuncle arrives as an amber creature, out of the thin air... he jumps on me and I shed tears of excitement and relief. Iara gives me a thumbs up in approval as I look to the cute creature.
I name him... “Fate.”
Epilogue: Into the Blue, Forever.
((Concludes the Saga of The Forever Blue)) ((Soundtrack for this is: Blue Forever)) ((Featuring characters by @celestial-opposition))
It was the end of the so-called Mister Wise. And at the same time, we could understand the past of Kannitha, Master of Ceremonies. She is down on the ground, but breathing. In the end, Nanatsusaya was right and the monster was bluffing. I see Jonah running towards Anni to check her right away. She seems unharmed too, thankfully.
We get out of the room and back to the place we were before. It is very different now, we can see the light coming through the broken walls, meaning that the influence of the Void was passing.
Outside, a troop of Adders awaits us. It appears they got my message. I am ready to be taken as a prisoner when their Captain ditches the thought. He says that my squad members told the commander about what happened, but they needed to dispatch some men to check the place. When they arrived, they saw the dark clouds dissipating and destroyed some voidsent that tried to escape. In the end, Kannitha explained everything to them and they would report to the HQ, cleaning any charges against me.
Our house is destroyed, falling to pieces. We will have to rebuild from the ground. However, more than ever, we are as a family. If I am to be the leader of the Forever Blue from now on, I think that I need to understand what this will mean, but I will gladly take this from now on. I took care of Misaki when she was a lost lamb, and I made a promise that I would help in whatever I can to make Jonah become the unleashed talent that Shin says he is. So be it. I will do my best. I look at Len, by my side, and she comforts my worried eyes. She raises her head and in whispering words she tells me not to be concerned, that she will be there for me. I smile and nod to her in return, appreciating the thought.
I took my father’s blade and went to see how Anni was. I wanted to tell her first about my plan. She is from there, as we were chatting before. She said she could help me... I believe in her. But... I don’t want to just leave them behind. I want to help. And when I told him this, Nana said that it would be fine. That Len and him would take care of everything. He is the best... almost made me cry... when he said that he understood. He told me to remember all my training, and that I should take my time... I see R’anni and smile to her. She says that we will find my family and my origins. Somehow, she makes me believe in the unbelievable.
We all gathered at the lominsan docks. The last time we did this was when I traveled to Hingashi, starting what would be one of the most important parts of my life. By that time we had Laurana, Khutula, Bralfagyr, Kiriya, Seda... it is so different now. So many new faces, new companions. Kiriya, however is still there.
Nanatsusaya promised me that he will see to the rebuilding of the house of our Free Company. Len said that she will make sure that Nanatsusaya won’t be lazying around like the big loaf he is. I laugh at the practical joke and Nanatsusaya seems really embarrassed. I put my hand in his shoulder, thanking him for his hard work and everything he did so far.
Jonah will journey to the East with R’anni. To the direction of Gyr Abania wastes, where several Seeker of the Sun tribes are settled after the Battle of Ala Mhigo. I give to him my bless and wish him all the luck on the world, because I understand what it is like to not know what happened to your parents.
Iara, the latest addition to our ranks, says she will travel through some parts of Eorzea, to understand what will be her role in this world now. Kannitha asked to go with her, now that the Circus is gone, and they agreed to be travelling companions for now. Both lost their groups, and I hope they find in each other the support they need right now.
Kakero was talking to Oceanne when I came to say my farewells to both. Oceanne tells me that she is getting closer to a breakthrough discovery that can help Kakero overcome his void illness once and for all. My dear captain don’t say much more to me than the simple words a man could say, wishing safe travels. But his look is no longer of a tired man without anything in his life. He found a meaning, a purpose, I can see that.
Misaki finishes her own farewells and we board our ship. It is time to see how my homeland is after so long. This was my idea, after what I dreamed when I was under Inunaki’s spell. I would visit my old estate, Musume... and to show Misaki how it is there. She never went to my estate, so it would be something interesting. As the ship sets sail from Limsa Lominsa, we watch the people we met in our journeys down there. So many memories and so many adventures. We will be back, that’s for sure.
But until then, like my old Captain Kakero would say: “Into the Blue, Forever”.
(Ruins of Gelmorra site, the next day)
The wind sounded harsh followed by leaves and dust at the only surface ruins of the predominant underground civilization of Gelmorra. Usually a deserted place, sounds of patient steps come one after another, cautiously trailing the stonework remains. The steps belonged to a man, a midlander, walking in a fancy armor and a giant sword on his back.
“I know you are here, monster.” His voice was cold and deep. Sure of his own statement. “I followed your stench from the castle to here, metaphorically speaking, of course. You leave a very bright trail for someone that is known for deception and treachery.”
There was no answer. However, the knight continued walking, slowly and steady. Letting out a sigh, he tries again, now drawing his sword.
“Dog. Please... you are already dead. What good will come from you now? I know about your clan, I know that you serve under the House of Juno. That your Regnatrix is afraid of a Blue Lightning... I know that you are the answer for... my problem.”
He pierces the stonework with his sword, and the sound that it makes is not only of steel clashing the stone, but also skin being ripped apart. A black cloud rises. He lowers his body, whispering to the invisible monster in front of him.
“Trying to escape? You can’t.” He laughs a bit. “You see, this sword is linked to an artifact that collects void essence. Yes, Inunaki... I know who you are and what you are. Your name was the key. Now you will be trapped and I will use your essence to save my sister from your miserable kind. And then I will go after your precious House of Juno, and make you all pay for what you did.... what? Did you say something?”
“It doesn’t matter anymore. Your essence is mine, and I am closer to save my sister from her curse.”
“Maybe... if I smile more, I can overcome my past, I can bring happiness to the faces of my crowd once again... I am sure the Ringmaster, Valentia... everyone would have wanted that.”
“I know that will be better for you all, after all I’ve done... I am sorry. It is time to find my own way now...”
Took a walk to the moon just to see if you are there. Couldn’t find you, no, but I found myself instead.