[@Zarkun][@Mistress Dizzy]

The Imperial Commander spotted the girl racing along the plains from the path that had led above them, [color=orange]"Stop the girl! Don't let her warn any soldiers!"[/color] Doshiro ordered his men. Several of them gave pursuit, one wearing a bracelet. This one was able to cast a spell on himself to keep up with the woman, eventually firing several shards of ice at her while they both ran. The ice was likely to attract attention of those around them, more specifically, the travelling warrior with a gunblade. The soldier glanced at him as he flew by at blinding speed, firing off several rounds of ice at the male, though intentionally missing him. In a few minutes, it was revealed why the first soldier didn't stop to engage him, his comrades had decided to do it. The pair were wielding different weapons, the one with blue tinted armor held a sword and shield. The one in nothing but standard Imperial armor wielded a greatsword, both of the soldiers clearly a mismatch in this situation. However, that was the point, they were meant to be underestimated. It was the one with the greatsword that attacked first, intending to use his weapon to distract his opponent long enough for his partner to flank Zoran. The first soldier continued his chase of the woman, though starting to fall behind as his spell was wearing off, giving her the distinct advantage of being able to reach the troops before he'd be able to catch up or cast the spell again.

[@zaga2575]

Luna listened to Kessig as her eyes closed, the man was right, he always was. If people died, it wasn't because she failed as a leader, it was because these people believed so strongly in her that they would gladly give their lives up. She let out a soft sigh, where would she be without this amazing man to keep her on track? Probably with the rest of her family. When he lifted her chin, her eyes opened, the words he spoke striking deep within her soul. God how she loved this man, he was perfect, in every sense of the word. He must have picked up on her thoughts, because after he had spoken of Shirok, he offered to help her forget the world for awhile. The offer was tempting, and she wanted to just forget she was the Matriarch, and that Kessig was a soldier. She stood and moved to the door, locking it before returning back to the male, finally allowing herself to become a person. Right now, she was Luna, a woman who wanted to enjoy the comfort and company of the man she loved so dearly. [color=gold]"Kessig, I don't know what I'd do without you...I wish we could be open about our relationship, but we can't...and it bothers me a great deal. How can you deal with it? How come you're always so calm when I look at you?"[/color] she asked, staring up at him with her purple eyes.

[@Shurikai]

While Cayenne was teaching the recruits about how things worked, a man watched from a distance, observing his teaching methods. The man's armor appeared much like a General's, though it was tinted red to indicate he was a General who worked within a specific area of the castle, namely, the airship yard. What was this man doing so far out here? Who knew. Once Cayenne had finished explaining to the greenhorns how things were run, and how they needed to work as a team, he approached. [color=82ca9d]"A very good point, Lieutenant-Commander, it is important to work together as a unit. Especially out on the battlefield."[/color] the man agreed. He raised a hand, [color=82ca9d]"At ease, I'm not particularly fond of such formalities, despite my rank."[/color] he added when the recruits started to snap to attention. His head returned to Cayenne, [color=82ca9d]"You're probably wondering why I'm here, much less outside the castle, yes? I have come for you, Lieutenant-Commander of the 74th Armored Division...wait, that's not right, now is it? You just got promoted, so I guess I should be calling you Commander of the 1st Airborne Division."[/color] he explained. He motioned to the messenger who was just entering the 74th Armored Division's barracks, [color=82ca9d]"I believe that's the messenger holding your promotion notice, so it's official now. You are now Commander of our first ever airship division, and just in time, as the new airships were finished construction this morning. Would you like to see what your ship looks like?"[/color] he asked.

[@Leolycan][@Ezmeralda]

Katherine's question to him wasn't as simple to answer as they both would like it to be, [color=lightblue]"It's not that I avoid answering your questions, Commander...it's just, I don't know the answers to most of them. If you were to ask me my name, of course I'd know it; but asking me who I am...as simple a question as it is, I just don't have the answer. I don't even know who I am."[/color] he replied. [color=lightblue]"That aside, no, it cannot explode on it's own. There are only three ways to remove the device safely, two of those ways are across the ocean, back in Avenase. I don't know about him, but I certainly have no intention of ever going back there. The third wa-"[/color] he was cut off when he heard screeching, causing his head to turn with several other soldiers to locate the noise. Tyme was the first to spot the faint orange glow coming from what appeared to be a tribeswoman, approaching them while waving her hands. When she finally started speaking Common, he took what words she was shouting and came to his own conclusion, [color=lightblue]"I am sorry, Commander, but I cannot wait for your orders. If I do, this woman will die. Make sure to get the everyone ready, I have a bad feeling about all this..."[/color] he said before tracing a symbol in the air. As it shattered, the male was covered in the same orange glow as the woman was, though he took off at full speed toward her. As he ran, he drew his gunblade and came to a stop as she passed him, [color=lightblue]"Continue to the soldiers, they'll protect you!"[/color] he called.

He stood there for a few moments, waiting for whatever she was running from to appear, finally spotting an Imperial wearing a bracelet. Tyme reacted quickly, rushing forward to meet his opponent, though the soldier had been ready for that. His sword had been drawn the moment he spotted Tyme, allowing him to block against the attack at his midsection. The two turned to face each other, sizing one another up. The soldier thrust his hand forward, ice shooting out at Tyme, who sighed and raised his gunblade, the barrel already fully spinning. [color=lightblue]"Predictable, as all you Imperials are."[/color] he said, pulling the trigger. Blood red bullets shot from the chambers as the revolver stopped, each one exploding into fireballs, most hitting the oncoming ice, while the rest hit the soldier. It was clear the soldier wasn't expecting the counter attack, catching fire and trying to put it out. Suddenly, Azure was protruding through the man's chest as the fire faded, "Y-you're...a monster..." he said, struggling to breathe. A memory flashed for a moment in front of Tyme's eyes, [color=lightblue]"Monster...monster...? Yes...yes, I was called that once. The Monster. Thank you for helping me to remember, now, you can go to hell as your reward."[/color] he whispered evilly, slowly pulling the gunblade from the soldier's chest. His blue eyes were no longer there, they were replaced by a black color. He cast Fire on the soldier's body, watching with glee as the body burned away to nothing more than ash. Once the body was gone, Tyme returned back to normal, [color=lightblue][i]Not again...[/i][/color] he thought, staring down at the ashes.

He returned the gunblade to it's holster, hearing it fold as he did so. His eyes came across the bracelet, [color=lightblue]"The third option is death."[/color] he told Katherine when the soldiers arrived. He lifted his head and looked at Nitire, [color=lightblue]"I'm sure you would rather not take that option."[/color] he commented. He turned from the ashes and to the woman, moving past the soldiers and up to her, examining her clothing and other things she carried. His eyes studied her carefully, [color=lightblue]"May the Goddess Eden forever favor you, Tribeswoman. I am glad she was able to bring you to our care safely and unharmed. Now tell me, what were you running from?"[/color] he asked. Before he had a chance to hear her answer, he heard it, the sound of metal scraping metal. He slowly stood and pushed the dumbstruck soldiers from his view, coming to a stop beside Katherine, his eyes wide in horror. [color=lightblue]"It...can't be! I thought they said they weren't able to make a working one for another few years..."[/color] he said before taking a step forward and shaking his head. He looked back at Katherine, [color=lightblue]"We need to stop that thing before Moro Zera gets into firing range...if we don't...then this war will be over before it has even begun."[/color] he said to her, a glint of seriousness in his eyes.