[i]Sanctuary[/i]

[b]Cosmos & Cloud[/b]

The large open field of Cosmos' Sanctuary stretched for miles as far as the eye could see, there was no end to the Goddess' realm in sight. However, despite it's size, there was always a constant cycle of death and rebirth here. Battles waged for untold eons, by countless warriors, many whom have forgotten what 'home' was. This was how it was here, Chaos and Cosmos fighting this eternal battle, neither one closer to defeating the other. Each summon to the heroes beyond drew more and more of them, yet still no end to this war. In the center of the field was an altar, and upon it was a woman of distinguished elegance. With her, a man with a rather large sword strapped to his back, stood as the two conversed. The man's name was Cloud Strife, a veteran of this war, he had seen countless battles all in search of something...or someone. "Cosmos, we've done this too many times to keep track anymore. This cycle needs to stop, this war needs to end." Cloud said, folding his arms. The woman sighed and shook her head, "Were it so easy, Cloud, it would be done. But you know as well as I, that Chaos gathers more followers to his aid, and thus I must do the same to stave him off. You know what will happen if he wins." she replied, looking up at him. "Yeah, we die for good, and we'll never get to go home. But there has to be a better way. Fighting can't be the answer, it's gotten us nowhere." he told her, turning his head. "Cloud, you are a great warrior, and I can see this war is disturbing you. That's why I want you to go on a special mission, I want you to go to Luca and gather as many warriors as you can. Lead them back here, and I will explain what I have in mind..." she trailed off, vanishing before he could protest.

[i]Calm Lands[/i]

[b]Anderus & ???[/b]

Strange creatures roam this place, a monument to a great battle with a beast known as Sin. Though Sin is long gone and Spira is safe, the danger from the creatures of the wilds are still ever so present. Especially at this very moment. Not far from you, a Wyvern is engaged in battle with a Behemoth, neither one paying attention to what is around them. It's clear that these beasts have no restraint, and will stop at nothing to kill one another. Fragments of Sin remain scattered around the Calm Lands, acting like landmarks of some sort. In the distance you can see a mountain, though you know not it's name. Similarly, in that very same direction, you can make out a narrow path that might possibly lead there. However, closer to you, and above the engaged creatures, is another exit. The terrain was formed in a sort of ramp, which would grant one access to the exit above. Regardless of your choice, you know you cannot stay close to the battle for much longer, one of the beasts will claim victory. Hidden among the shadows of an overhanging cliff, a pair of eyes stare out at the newcomer, observing and studying. The individual makes no movements, they just simply observe, then they disappear without a trace.

[i]Lunar Subterrae[/i]

[b]Lightning, Kain & Squall[/b]

The terrain in this place offered many places for enemy ambushes, though ever since you all arrived, there haven't been any signs of them. Not a single thing. "You think they ran off?" Squall asked his companions. The young man turned his head to look at both Lightning and Kain, rubbing his chin in thought. Squall was a veteran himself, though he preferred to be out on the frontlines where the action was, it kept him sharp. "No, that wouldn't be their style." he answered himself. Sighing, he moved to one of the raised pieces of terrain and leaned on it, "Guess there's not much else to do but wait. Cosmos said to come here first, then we'd get our orders when we were done. But done what? There's nothing here, it's just a waste of our time now to be here." he complained.

[i]The Rift[/i]

[b]Tyme & the other warriors of Chaos[/b]

A man with a pair of gunblades stood atop the castle, staring at the rifts before him, each one showing either a battle with Cosmos' warriors, or the warriors who were elsewhere. The Rift was a key foothold for Chaos' forces, it was where their warriors were deployed from to deal with Cosmos' warriors. Before it had been secured, it was the epicenter of the war, a strategic position for either side. For a long while, Cosmos held it, and Chaos was unable to set foot in it, let alone make any advancements. That was, until he came, Tyme. He was unlike the others, there was no fear, no remorse. No mercy. He threw himself into every battle, no matter the odds, unlike the other warriors. This proved to be Tyme's greatest strength, for it was he alone who single-handedly drove out Cosmos from The Rift. His name is known to the warriors that have survived, it strikes fear into their hearts. "Ren, Kefka, you two are coming with me on a special mission. Grab your gear and meet me on The Leviathan." he said, turning from the rifts. Kefka stared after him, "A please would be nice, Mr. Show-off!" he called. In an instant the blade of a gunblade was pressed to the clown's throat, "It isn't nice to mock your superiors, Clown-Man. You might wind up dead." Tyme replied, his tone cold and serious. Folding the gunblade, he looked at the rest of them, "Help Cid Von Hellsing load the Scorpions and the 'special project' into the cargo bay of The Unknown, then board the airship and observe the warriors as they fight. Learn what you can, for you will be fighting them at some point." he told them before heading off.