[h1][center][color=DC143C][b]Homura[/b][/color][/center][/h1]
[h2][center][i]Courage Kindness Fear[/i][/center][/h2]
[h3][center][i]Wanderer and Curiosity[/i][/center][/h3]

Once more, two hundred thousand sleeping humans had been placed upon the three colossi, but after the loss of those before, Homura herself had forged walkways with a multitude of alcoves to prevent anymore from falling. There were a myriad of balconies with sturdy balustrades, and various fixtures to grasp which provided balance to any that stood upon the back of the titans. Perched atop the head of one of the three colossi was the champion known as Curiosity, and she enthusiastically enjoyed the view her precarious position offered her; the endless expanse of earth, sea, and sky, all which called to her with their vast and untamed elegance.

Her four sisters had chosen to rest after their great efforts to pack so many of their sleeping kin, and now they slept atop the outer wall of Keltra, while Homura had turned her attention to the distant north. Curiosity could feel the anxious apprehension of the red goddess from afar, and wondered whether she would be a burden for her maker if she attempted to console her now in her time of need. Without any further contemplation, the champion leapt from her perch and was soaring through the sky with grace towards the lonely deity standing in the farthest fields of the dreamers.

"Apologies for intruding... but can't I be of help?" She asked with hesitation since it seemed her maker was lost in the realm of thoughts, and an uncertainty continued to grow within her. It frustrated her that from the moment she had been born Curiosity continually struggled to comprehend the cryptic often contradictory expressions of Homura; the shadow of a smile that always seemed so sorrowful. She only wished she could find a way to understand her maker.

"You have already helped me... and all of your sisters as well, Curiosity." Homura shifted to face her creation, and softly smiled as her reflection looked back at her with concerned eyes. Despite their identical appearances, the red goddess could always easily identify which of her champions she was speaking to. Each possessed their own traits and thoughts that were unique to them; Courage with her feral grin always reckless, Kindness with too much awareness of others, and Fear with too much awareness of herself, and lastly, Wanderer whom seemed to avoid her, while Curiosity seemed to always seek her wherever she was.

"I can do more though, can't I? Fear wouldn't answer any of my questions, and Courage said I should just ask you. Please! What happened before Wanderer and I were born? I need to know!" Curiosity interrupted the thoughts of the goddess and reached out to hold onto Homura, as though she were afraid that the red goddess would suddenly vanish from her sight without warning. Despite the close proximity between them then, the feeling that there was nothing that connected them to each other became profuse, and Curiosity felt so apart from her maker. Her hand touched the welcomed warmth of Homura's shoulder, and even such simple contact with the goddess brought solace to the awakened human. She never wanted to let go, she realized, for she would be lost without her.

"Enough... I have commanded your sisters to remain silent, and I will command you to cease your pointless questions as well. You asked how you can be of aid; then do as I ask, and do not seek out the pain of the past. You must only walk forward on the sacred path." Homura ordained with a quiet voice woven with divine will, as she pushed the hand of her champion away, and a compelled Curiosity could only comply with a respectful bow which concealed a feeling she would describe as resentment.

"If that's what you wish, Homura." Curiosity had quickly stepped back after averting her gaze and felt shame for using the true name of her maker. She recalled her sister, Kindness, warning her that she should let it go, but the feeling in her chest only urged her to press further. The champion chose to exercise patience, and decided to only attempt again in the future when Homura herself could choose to rest for a while. The human hoped for such a future to arrive soon.

"Come with me. It is time to gather your sisters." Homura announced, and began walking towards the great wall of Keltra, as Curiosity obeyed and walked beside her. They reached where her sisters slept, and the red goddess spoke once more. "[b]Arise, champions![/b]" She called, as Curiosity joined her sisters when they stood up and bowed before their maker. "We have prepared ourselves for the journey ahead, but the sacred path will certainly prove arduous, as honor demands sacrifice!" 

Light brightly bloomed akin to the power of the stars atop the red wall, as Homura held Daybringer aloft and illuminated the land with her radiance. "[b]Let us step forth into the darkness, and guide ourselves towards the light! Let us protect life! That which we love, and consider precious! We will fight! We will not bend! We will endure! For the King in Heaven! For our love! For our honor![/b]" Power resonated in her voice, and stirred the air into motion, as it danced and sang in rhythm with her chant.

The celestial light had washed over the five mortals; it seeped beneath their skin into their inner fire, and evoked a yearning passion in them. In their minds, visions of an unknown paradise strengthened their conviction, and though they could not know what waited them on the path ahead, they were eager to continue onward.

Divine eyes watched them with great intensity, but her blinding aura hid the tears from the sight of her champions. "Courage! Kindness! Fear! You are to accompany me as I spread the seeds of humanity across Galbar." She proclaimed, and the trio bowed in recognition as the goddess then addressed the other two. "Wanderer! Curiosity! You shall defend Keltra and protect the remaining humans while they sleep." She proclaimed, and the duo bowed in recognition as the goddess lowered Daybringer.

"[b]You have all been given your orders, and now we shall depart.[/b]" Homura said before she stepped towards the edge of the wall. She leapt forth, the celestial light following her, and the five champions lingered in its absence. They shared in the sense of fulfillment they all felt, and bid each other farewell with little tears of joy. The three that were chosen to join the red goddess then jumped from the wall as well, soaring through the sky until they had descended upon the shore beside their maker.

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Courage looked back to Keltra with fondness in her eyes, as the red walls reflected the brilliance of the sun and seemed to shimmer like the shiny stones her sister had gathered. "We will be back!" She shouted to the two sisters and to the hundreds of thousands that still slept and to the citadel that promised her it would protect her loved ones, she shouted to all that she had left behind, even though they could not hear her. With a satisfied grin, she jumped once again and alighted atop the head of one of the three colossi. Kindness and Fear similarly leapt and landed upon their own respective colossus, while Homura simply strode across the surface of the sea ahead of them.

The bridges that had been rebuilt to connect the three titans to the land suddenly shattered, and the massive creatures were freed from their inactive state. Slowly they stirred, but did not turn or take any steps forward, and only the great groans and grinding of their inner workings suggested they were even awake. The three champions found themselves in similar situations standing in the center of the crowns atop each colossus without any guidance regarding control. "Ah... how do we direct these things?" Fear asked of her two equally confused sisters, having to shout in order to be heard over the howling winds.

The circle of pillars roughly hewn from stone sang with a power and presence akin to Daybringer, and Fear wondered whether she could control the creature through touch and will, as Homura controlled her golden spear through touch and will. She placed her palm upon one pillar, and focused her mind on making the colossus walk. She was shook out of focus and lost her concentration with the rumbling beneath her feet and the crashing of waves. She could hear the loud laughter of Courage as the colossus she stood upon took a step and sent the sea surging in all directions afterward.

"How!?!" Kindness called faintly, the farthest from Fear on the other side of the central colossus and had also yet to discover how to operate her own colossus. Her question was answered with a demonstration from Courage; "Like this!" The champion replied before she struck one of the pillars near her causing the colossus to suddenly turn, and narrowly avoid a collision with Kindness.

The two other champions repeated their sister's example, and the direction of their attacks determined the direction their colossi would walk. Each strike was a single step, but every step traversed a great distance, and so they followed in the wake of the red goddess.

Homura held Daybringer and raised the golden spear like a banner, letting its light illuminate the path ahead. The song of the sea was ferocious and booming as it shook with each step of the colossi, but the deity was unbothered by the waves which simply splashed against an unseen shield around her. The colossi themselves walked upon a red bridge submerged beneath the surface of the sea, a path to protect the creatures that existed in the water, and to avoid that which might cause them to stumble. The path would fade as the procession marched eastward along the coast, and nothing would remain of their passage.

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Wanderer and Curiosity still stood atop the towering red wall, watching as the luminous entourage disappeared beyond the eastern horizon, akin to the now familiar descent of the glorious sun during the time of twilight. Their gaze then turned to the fields of sleeping humans, and the edict of Homura that compelled them to protect them. "There was four hundred, ninety-one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-five of our kin to be left here according to the last census we did." Wanderer stated to her sister, whom only responded with a nod of agreement.

"We should bring them inside these walls, ya?" Curiosity asked with a glance over her shoulder towards the inner area of Keltra, empty except for the great structure that stood atop the rise in the center. The building seemed large enough to contain the remaining humans, but the lack of any gates along the walls meant that the slab on a wheel they had been using would not be useful. "Any suggestions for how we could do that though?" Asking another question after her sister still had yet to answer, and an uncomfortable silence had lingered for too long.

"We have no other choice." Wanderer concluded before she simply jumped towards the fields without further comment, leaving her sister in sudden solitude. Those words had left Curiosity frustrated, but she could not see any alternative either, and so she jumped forth as well. The two of them traveled quickly, and reached the first of the unawakened vessels scattered across the land, as still as statues as they slept. Neither of the two champions spoke to each other as they both carefully held onto one dreamer, and then began their journey back to Keltra.

Though the wind sank its fangs into their skin, it did not bother them for they were only concerned for the delicate beings they held in their arms, and they let the fire burning within them provide warmth for their passengers. "I wonder if Homura will let me name you, or if you will be allowed to name yourself." Curiosity murmured to herself as attempts at conversing with Wanderer while they flew through the air had proven fruitless. Their trip proved uneventful, and the duo had arrived at the fortress with ease, stepping into the vast structure.

They found the interior to be just as empty as the area around the building, there was nothing except their shadows and an aura of loneliness that pervaded the hollow space. "It's too quiet." Curiosity commented as they placed the two bodies on the floor and looked around for anything that could offer more comfort for their kin. "I imagine that will change in the future." Wanderer replied, and then the two set forth once again to collect more dreamers and slowly fill the halls of the fortress.

Their arms and legs ached after they had carried one hundred thousand, but they pressed on. It became difficult to see as their vision blurred and they breathed heavily with exhaustion after they had carried three hundred thousand more, but they persevered. Even after four hundred thousand had been carried, Wanderer could not comprehend it... but Curiosity continued to speak and pester her with words. The quiet champion refused to surrender before her sister silenced herself, even if her irksome sibling was unaware of this competition. It gave her the strength to press onward, and she could only speculate what gave Curiosity such incredible endurance.

In the end, all four hundred, ninety-one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-five dreamers had been safely transported into Keltra, and both Wanderer and Curiosity collapsed on the floor among them. The two could hear the beating of their hearts, and each tired breath that escaped them. "It is done." Wanderer said, and Curiosity chuckled. "It is."

Wanderer yawned and closed her eyes, letting her inescapable fatigue lull her into the realm of dreams; such a kind respite would be most welcome and the champion allowed herself to smile... until her sister spoke again. "Are you tired?"

"Yes."

"Can I sleep beside you?"

"No."

"Please?"

"..."

"Pretty please?"

"Fine."

Wanderer could only weakly sigh as she heard her sister shift herself and roll closer to her. She let out a gasp as her hand was suddenly held, and she opened her eyes to see Curiosity clutching her hand. The other champion remained silent regarding an explanation, but Wanderer was content if that meant she could finally rest.

"G'night Kel, good night Kiki, good night Xohan-"

"Be quiet!"

[hider=Summary]After the explosion created by Yudiael and the loss of a portion of her humans, Homura and her champions repeat the process of packing many vessels onto the three colossi before they set out to deliver them. Homura leaves two of her champions; Wanderer and Curiosity, behind to watch over Keltra and the remaining vessels. The two begin the arduous task of transporting the dreamers into the shelter and rest afterwards.[/hider]
[hider=Vigor]Cycle 1 Homura’s Vigor total: 0.
Vigor spent: 0.
Remaining Vigor: 0.

Wanderer & Curiosity gain 2 Spirit.[/hider]