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[canyonkingdom]

home

Helly stood by the crow's nest, his eyes sunk when he gazed at the direction they came from, at Broomskingdom, at home.

Oh, how he missed home.

"You were forced on this journey too, weren't you?"

Poli's deep voice caught him offguard.

Helly licked his lips. "I-"

"The first time I saw you I knew you didn't want to be in this journey." Poli cut him off, joining him in the crow's nest.

Helly fell silent.

"I guess you're right." he sighed.

"Rhye is very dangerous territory. We're the biggest target since were from their former nemesis-"

"I know." Helly groaned. "Queen made me learn every inch of history that we have between Rhye."

Their conversation was interuppted by Cap's voice.

"We're in the territory of the first sea!" he gleefully shouted.

"I barely know shit about the seas, how terrifying is this part?" Posty asked, nudging their "captain".

"It's Juno. It's barely worthy of a storm." Cap said. "Now fuck off." he elbowed Posty's arm off.

Juno was the shyest of the seven seas, barely stirring up any natural disasters, which made it easiest to cross.

It also has the largest measurement.

"We're gonna starve to death." Roy commented.

[tatatale]

EXTRA 2

A L I V E: Part 51.

FIRST - PREVIOUS - NEXT

[lostadrianda]

The gray sunset

I haven’t thought before that the sunset can be gray and completely drained of blood. It’s noon. The sun disappeared from view behind an impenetrable, suffocating veil. I tried to look for bright glimpses in the gathering gloom, which was moving slowly like a living, breathing creature. It was lurking in the height and watching. I can feel your eyes on my skin, pulling my soul out of me. A silent crowd around me, soldiers lead me among people, shouting for everyone to get out of their way. Darkness will soon flood my eyes, this time it will be eternal.

I know your question, don't even say it out loud. It stuns without words. My head is blurred, and I can no longer distinguish people, but only silhouettes. Why am I not resisting? I'm very, very tired. This is not what I was created for; I should have served you, not participated in all the court games. And after you left, I didn't belong here either. That's what it all led to. It’s a logical conclusion. But it’s not what I expected. I haven't been brought to light for a dozen days, my eyes hurt unaccustomed, to the point of tears. Wooden steps creak under my feet and begin to stagger. I want to die. Stand still, watch, and do not give a sign that you are against what is happening. Otherwise, you will be in my place. The ropes sway slowly in the wind.

You lied to me. You lied! Your two years have passed! I thought they would be infinite, but what did I know about infinities? There is no end to them. Five years. Ten. And here I am, and you're, uh, not here. Even now, you haven't even come to look, haven't hidden among so many other faces. That’s funny. I have tried to talk to you, but you are only leading me by the nose, no more than a spirit that has enveloped my mind and lost itself in my thoughts. You're still hiding from me, out of reach. I would have crossed oceans, I would have dug the earth through, if you had given me one word to show that I would find you on the other side. Do you think I'm not scared? Of course, I'm afraid to die. But it's even scarier to live on. I want to be saved and you're tricking me again. This time it's already sunset. Now you are this sky and these people and everything I see and everything I feel.

Tell me, what do you want from me? What was I supposed to do? Is it... another test? Isn’t it too violent? Haven’t I proved before that I am ready to die for you? It's not fair to keep me hanging around here after all my prayers.

I want to wash away the pain and stop feeling the wounds bleed. Finally get rid of the weight. And I want to get rid of my mistakes. I ask you for peace and relief from the feeling of lingering illness. My thoughts are lost and scattered in the air. You are silent. I close my eyes and breathe. Probably I do this for the last few minutes.

Don't you think I deserve an answer? With a rope around my neck, do you think I am still not worthy to know what happened? Why didn't you come back after that night? Why are we all locked up under the dome, why are liars and traitors taking your place, and you are making no action, hiding somewhere behind these heavy clouds? Everything is delayed. They would like to get rid of me quickly, but now for some reason they linger. Is it your last taunt, those extra minutes? I smile, moving my head and not opening my eyes. We are the only one who understands the strange humor of life. Those who decided to execute me are being late. And without them, this scene is worthless. Let’s wait.

I can hear whisper in the crowd. It's growing. I... wasn't created for this. Leave me hanging here, now it's an end.

"Let him go!"

I open my eyes and see Anna running out into the square.

— The order was signed by traitors, not real kings! They disappeared this morning! Left a message! They had no right to take place of government!

There is a roar, a rumble. Individual shouts soar above heads. I laugh to myself. No, you won't let me die. I'm saved, but I don't know how and what for.

[petit-cottage]

Daisy

[witheringfl0wers]

A Secret, yet elemental wish

Part 9

Rai, who once tried to kill you is now leaning against a wall and looking out into the distance. Her shiny black hair in a strict but firm ponytail is slowly moving beside her, as though she herself wanted it that way to look cooler. But you´ve put no mind to that because in your mind that scene alone makes you go in awe.

You did not have that much time before to analize this girl before, well, why should you? But now you clearly see a warrior before you. Not only because of her clothing but also because of her fierce look she has on her face...but that face also tries to show you something else. Sadness. Hopelessness...

"...got it?"

"huh...?"

"Do you seriously have no brain? you humans-...Ugh, Karin...beware of him..."

She left as soon as she said those words.

´What was that for? How are these people so fast tho?? Can I even call them people? Anyway...is she jealous or is she looking out for me? That cannot be right! She tried to kill me and now she wants to help me??! Should I listen to her advice? Karin was so nice tho...Maybe she loves him and is trying to reduce her competition..? ´

´Man these element-people are sure something..Well they are still better than humans tho..for the most part...I do not want to go back! Not ever!`

Sniff

`Am I crying again?...why am I so weak..? Dad, where are you now? I wish you were here with me...but you probably would not wish that yourself...not since I pushed you away...tch, how I wish I could´ve just told you about my problems...Maybe after that they might had stopped...´

´Anyway, .... stop being such a hypocrite! ´

´Ugh,... what should I do now tho...?`

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???: "That little mouse...? She will not make it past the second round. Do not worry, my love"

[witheringfl0wers]

A secret, yet an elemental wish

Part 7

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"Amanzi" = people that control water

"Aéras" = people that control the air

"Fuego" = people that control fire

"Země" = people that control the earth

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'Where did she run of to? Ugh, these hallways haven't been cleaned for atleast 10 years. And all these boxes. Why are we treated like nobody? While those Amanzi get whirlpools, grandiose bath houses and even fountains and whatever they want. But we Aéras...? How about us?'

Boxes. More Boxes. The hallway is getting thinner by the second. This door is closed. This one too. It's so dark here. Where are the windows? This one?

It's open.

'Huh?'

Art. An art piece. Glowing brown hair. Shining golden eyes. Her dance moves that make my heart spread no more lies. How she sings. Makes even the worst not cringe.

That type of air around her. Glowing and seen by us. How she is practically flying in the air. My eyes are not lying-

"She is one of us-"

'Eek, did she hear me?'

'I better fly (run)'

Laila's POV

"Hah, finally at peace."

Creak

'Is someone watching me?'

'I better check-'

The door so mighty than ever before. Your fear interrupting you once more. Patience and bravery. That's what you need. Cmon, you can do this. Breathe. And breathe. You stretch your arm out to grab the handle to see who it was. Nobody. Not even one?

"Laila, come to the classroom 6B12 immediately."

"Ughh-"

You steal one last glance at the room before you rush towards the classroom. It was quiet. Even if you couldn't stay for any longer, you sweared that you will come here once more.

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[far-east-orient]

Gin’s Journal Part #8

Ever since i met Yuu, i came to learn of the Uragshi. The clan is established by Yuu and Caqi with principles and rules befitting of the time we are in. Uragshi means "forward" and it pretty much state the philosophy and values behind the clan's creation.

I was born a Kha, my parents are a Kha and so does my ancestors. Perhaps that is why wanderlust is in my blood. When i left my home many years ago, i already resolved to the fact that i may not return home in this lifetime. Yuu is an Uragshi although she was born a Himaa, this and the fact that the Uragshi embodies the values that i aspire for, gives me enough reason to seek an entrance into the clan.

After speaking with Caqi, she instructed me on a set of task to complete one most important is to seek pelt and tusk from a mammoth. Sarnai also said that she wants to spar with me and see how i perform. 

Now to find a Mammoth to hunt, i expect to find a leader of a pack or an older Mammoth. It is only suitable for my entrance into the Uragshi, i want to make Yuuqi proud...

[mitkitty]

Wedding End (Part 8)

In which Hater has troubles with phones.

Written with fanfic-inator795

Thousands of miles away, Hater wasstaring at his phone. He had just received confirmation that the package had been delivered, which was a relief. But now he just had a whole new set of problems. Did she like it? Was she weirded out by it? Had he just made her more confused? What if she didn't like the music, or didn't like the scarf? What if the postman had given the package to some other Zbornak named Sylvia who was traveling with a star nomad by orbubble? ...Okay maybe that one was a bit far-fetched but IT COULD STILL HAPPEN!

The skeleton sighed, staring at his phone. He could text her but... "But that could just make things worse!" he shouted, resisting the urge to throw his phone.

Sylvia would've texted him herself, but she didn't actually know his number. He had hers, but she didn't have his.

"Come on... Just, just say Hi or - no, wait, she's probably asleep. But, what if she's not? ...She may still get annoyed, but-" He gave a frustrated groan. "Why are these things so hard?!"

Sylvia dozed softly, hand on her ring and her scarf.

"...I'll just text her in the morning," Hater said finally, putting his phone on the small table next to his bed. He heard a small "Hmph" from Tim. "I totally will! Just you wait!" The spider-beast just gave a small growl before laying back down. He loved his master but sometimes even he could be annoying.

"hnn...." she twitched a bit in her sleep, blushing. "...Hater~"

Wander stirred a bit. "Hater's here...? Oh, he can join the parade too... Look out for the cheese floats..."

"...sing it again, Hater~ pleaaase~?" she blushed a bit. The Hater in her dream was glad to do so, strumming his guitar and repeating the first song...

...Coincidentally, Hater's dream was pretty similar. Sylvia was listening to him play, wearing the blue dress along with the scarf, but no wig. She didn't need it anymore. Smiling softly, Hater played and singed for her while she sat close to him. He could feel her warmth.

In her own dream, she scooted closer, waiting for the guitar break before taking his cheeks in her hands and stroking them.

"Mmm..." Hater smiled in his sleep, his cheeks warming slightly. In his dream, he set his guitar down so he could hold her hand. She leaned in, not kissing, but nuzzling him. Hater nuzzled her back, squeezing her hand.

"...your voice is so nice, Hater~" she smiled.

"Mm... I'm glad I get to play for you..." He smiled back at her.

"I'm glad you get to sing for me~" she leaned close, her lips achingly close to his.

"Sylvia..." Not even feeling nervous, he leaned towards her, shutting his eyes.

"Hater..." she whispered, both in her dream and out of it...but as she as their lips met, she woke up, panting and face red.

Hater's eyes shot open as well. Sitting up he glanced around his room. No signs of Sylvia. "...Of course it was all a dream." Face green as he remembered it, he laid back down, bringing his blanket over his head.

Sylvia put a hand to her forehead. "...what was that about?"

"Hm?" Wander started to stir again, "Huh...?"

"Ah, s-sorry buddy! Just...weird dream."

"Oh... Good weird or bad weird?"

I...I'm not sure."

"Oh... Well, do ya wanna talk about it?"

"NO!!" She looked frantic. Wander flinched, looking a bit concerned now. "Uh...s-sorry, it's just...embarrassing."

"Oh... Well then, sorry for askin'."

"U-uh, no it's okay...Let's just go back to sleep."

"Okay..." He snuggled up against her, closing his eyes.

Sylvia drifted back to sleep, still thinking on her dreams.

Hater slept restlessly the rest of the night, both because of his dream and because he was still deciding whether or not to text Sylvia. "She gave me her number... But, I don't want to annoy her..."

In the morning Sylvia woke up, face still bright red. She went to splash her face with some cold water so she could relax a bit.

"Okay... Just, just one text? Just..." He sighed. "Grop."

Completely fed up now, Tim leapt up and shot a string of sticky webbing at the phone, pulling it away from Hater. "HEY! Bad Captain Tim! Give that back!" Ignoring him, Tim ran off with the phone, pressing the 'call' button as he did so.

Her saddle started to vibrate. "Huh?" she put down the towel and picked up her phone. "Hello?"

"RAAAAAH!" "TIM! GIVE THAT BACK!"

"...Captain Tim?" she blinked.

The spider-beast something that almost sounded like a bark before growling happily. "Tim! Come on!" There was another growl, and then Hater's voice was heard clearly. "Gah, there's drool all over it now! Geez Tim, what is with you this morning?"

"Hater? Why did Captain Tim call me?"

There was a moment of silence. "Sylvia? Uh, well, he grabbed my phone and, and I think he must've pressed a button and called you on accident." Or maybe on purpose, given how the spider was grinning.

"Oh, well...uh...I guess at least I know your number now?"

"Oh, heh, yeah. Guess so."

"Yeah. I, uh...I got your package, and I...well, thanks. I liked it a lot."

"You did?" He gave a small sigh of relief, turning away from the phone so she couldn't hear it. "Well, good. I'm glad."

"Yeah, I'm glad you liked my DVD. Even if it was super dorky..."

"Not really. I mean, it was pretty neat seeing all that stuff. Didn't even know half of those things existed. And uh, like I said I, liked hearing you talk and tell stories and stuff..."

She blushed slightly. "I, uh...t-thanks. Can't wait to try out that game when I'm on a coaster or passenger ship, too.

Hater smiled a bit. "Heh, yeah, thought you might like it. And, uh..."

"Hmm? What is it?"

"I uh... Um, i-in case you ever wanted to play the console version again, maybe - er, o-only if you want to, of course! - you could, come onto the ship for a couple hours and we could, play a few rounds?"

"I...I think I'd like that, Hater." she smiled.

"R-Really? Well, okay." He smiled too. "Then we can just, meet up sometime and play."

"Sounds good to me, yeah. You want to talk about anything else?"

"Uh-" He thought back to his dream, and blushed. "N-Not reallly. But, do you wanna talk about anything?"

"U-um..." she blushed as well. "N-no, I'm good!"

"Well, okay. So, uh, bye?"

"Yeah, see ya...and take care of yourself."

"Yeah, you too... Bye." With that, he hung up his cell phone, and sighed. "...Guess I should thank you for that." "Raaaah!" "Fine, I'll go get you a treat." Grinning, he leapt onto Hater's shoulder, licking and biting his face and making the overlord giggle.

Sylvia entered Hater into her (very sparse) contacts list and stowed away her phone. She heated up a leftover slice of pizza to eat and got ready for the day.