Altered Tundra

Time Stops For Fire(Altered Tundra and Hero)

Hearing him say that made her smile and happy. She did wonder if he was getting somewhat annoyed that she kept on mentioning Jaakuna here and there. Of course, maybe Savayna was just over thinking that. Still, she couldn’t help but wonder. Jaakuna seemed to be wrapped around everyone’s lives. He was her ex-husband, Emiri’s boyfriend/un-official fiancé, Wesley’s best friend, and well Savayna didn’t know where Nadeline and Grant fit into his life, but Nadeline was definitely his friend. Perhaps Grant’s an acquaintance of Jaakuna’s, at the very least, anyway.

When Savayna got wrapped up in her thoughts, a minute of silence passed by. She didn’t even notice, but she spoke regardless. “I’m glad you feel that way.” Her smile cracked through her words. “Though, we all had a tiring day, both physical and mental. Perhaps you should rest.” She suggested, “Unless you rather sleep here..” And there she was. The old Savayna still cracking through her new self. “Don’t say that!” She mused aloud to herself as she found herself lightly hitting her head.

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When Savayna walked to her room, she saw Grant follow her. Nadeline had also went to her own and as she would, Savayna and Grant were in hers, door closed. Grant would then go on to ask what Savayna wanted. “Wow, straight to the punch huh?” Savayna said slightly chuckling, but she would stop as what she wanted to talk to him about was no laughing matter. “Okay, there’s no easy way to say this.” She began as she nervously scratched her head. “This is about earlier, what I said to Nadeline.” she continued, “You know, about how I said I was jealous of what she and Wesley have. I meant every word of that. “ She said sort of looking away. “I know it’s way too soon for whatever’s between us to get to that point, cause we’re still getting to know each other and all that.” She said slightly looking back to him, but obviously a flare of redness appeared on her face. “I guess what I’m trying to say is that I don’t want to always be the girl that fucks before getting to know a guy. I was like that during my marriage and look at where that got me?” She said as a certain feeling of shame traversed through her body.

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When Emiri had told the group what exactly had happened to Jaakuna, she would express that it was just the place of Giruvegan and that it proved to be too much for him, her as well as she would politely excuse herself and head off to sleep. It had been a long day for everyone, so perhaps an early night was exactly what they all needed. Besides, with Wesley and Jaakuna currently out, it wasn’t like they would be going after anymore Espers today.

When Emiri had departed, Savayna looked over to Jaakuna and Wesley and she would stand up and stretch her arms out, releasing a moan of relief. She would then look to Nadeline and Grant, but her focus was merely on Grant. She sighed slightly, and spoke. “Grant, follow me.” She merely said as she would motion him to follow her as she walked through the door of the Medic Bay.

Operation: X-Men

It's alright. Sometimes you just have to move on. Thanks for the wonderful rp while it lasted. :)

How To Click With Your 1x1

From my experiences, you either click with your 1x1 partner or you don't. Like mmidnight stated, it's a trial-and-error kind of thing. If you click, then that's wonderful. If you don't, then you two politely agree to move along. I have been lucky to find partners that I've clicked with instantly. It also helps if you're friends with your partner beforehand so that they two of you just can play off of the wonderful energy between the two of you. Or maybe your creativity just clicks with one another.

Time Stops For Fire(Altered Tundra and Hero)

When the group met up, there was little time for explaining why Jaakuna and Wesley were unconscious or why Nadeline was injured. There was even less time to talk about what happened. The group would literally rush their way out of The Great Crystal and eventually the inside of Giruvegan. In the hour that followed, they would trek their way back through the Feywood until a point of safe beaming would allow them to get to the Ifrit. Once they got on, the first thing that was done was to take Jaakuna and Wesley to the Medic Bay for them to sleep all of this off, but also to get the rundown of exactly what happened.

The rest of the group would sit at the table just talking it out. Savayna would inform Emiri about what happened and Nadeline also was curious. “Nadeline, Wesley did all that he could to save you. Your wound was far worse than any of us imagined. His white magick wasn’t enough, so he resorted to his own life force.” Savayna said as she looked over to Wesley and then back to Nadeline. “He truly loves you. He nearly killed himself just to ensure that you were out of the danger zone of death. I don’t know how much he means to you, but the fact that he went to such lengths to save you shows that you mean so much to him.” She simply said as she told what Wesley did.

While Nadeline took all that in, Savayna turned to Emiri. “So, why don’t you tell us what happened with you and boy wonder over there?” She asked.

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The last remaining ninjas were only left for Nadeline and Grant and in brief moments, they not only dispatched of them, but they did it with swag. Though, it wasn’t without risk. Wesley only saw it for a brief moment. Nadeline was pierced through her abdomens. In that single moment, Wesley’s world went dark. His love, his baby — laid still, cold, and bloody. He would drop his Yagyu Darkblade, take his shield off, and walk over to her, arms waving freely at his side.

Going to his knees, Wesley looked to Nadeline. He didn’t bother looking to Grant. He was only focused on her. He could feel blood oozing from her wound. It wasn’t in large amounts, but if she were to go untreated for any longer, she could be in serious danger. Wesley would place both his hands over her would. Weaving white magick from his hands and to her.

“Curaja!” He said.

Wesley’s hands illuminated the semi-dark room, but only around himself, Nadeline, and Grant. The blood was all over their clothes, but that was the least of Wesley’s worries. He needed to get her to wake up. Wesley wasn’t at full strength, sadly. His magick was quickly draining and he knew he wouldn’t be able to save her in his condition. Wesley would have to dig into his life force. He didn’t want to, but Nadeline’s injury was too grave.

Forcing out a blue and white glow from his hands, energy was now being input into Nadeline’s body. In the minutes that followed, Wesley’s vision was becoming blurred, but he forced himself to stay focused and awake. The next minute was the most important one.

“Please Nadeline! You have to wake up! I can’t lose you, not here. We’re supposed to…” He said as his body gave out. Wesley had fainted. However, he succeeded. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Nadeline regained consciousness any minute now. Though, Wesley had collapsed on her legs.

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The pain going through Jaakuna’s body would not give. No matter how hard he tried to stand, each time would get even worse. Even Emiri wasn’t able to heal him and now Jaakuna felt such pain, both physically and mentally. He didn’t want Emiri to feel bad that she couldn’t help him.

As he would continue to grip his arm, Jaakuna somehow found the strength to stand up. Once he did, he looked at his left arm, Jaakuna would look at the symbol. He knew that symbol. “I get it father.” He smiled. Jaakuna understood what the pain was for. Grunting, Jaakuna forced himself to speak once more. “I am the protector that will be the shield; I am the defender that will be the sword; I am the fire that will light up the Darcone house.“ He said as the light soon faded, the pain soon gone, and Jaakuna, in that same instant, would fall to his back into Emiri’s arms. A low snore could be heard.

Magik Ther Was

Damn, as far as the Information game goes, Smith might just put Frankie to shame. xD

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When Michel and Lola had departed, the group were left with the thirty-six ninja, all split down the middle of male and female. It truly was a lot, but thanks to Grant using Graviga, the ninja were brought to their knees just slightly. That allowed the others to get some time over the ninja to get their attacks in before they had the chance.

Savayna would take her Ice Queen Sword and using her magickal prowess to glide into the air, she would swing her sword and as sparkles of ice magick followed, a strong breeze of cold winds would follow, pushing about seven of the female Ninja off the edge and they fell to their death. Meanwhile, Wesley took out his Yagyu Darkblade and as he gathered the mist into his sword, he would swing it towards the male section and a wave of Holara was sent forth, pushing ten of them off the edge. It would be a little while longer, but soon the ninjas would all be gone. “Keep on pressing on!” Wesley said as he went back to attacking the ninjas.

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Emiri pretty much said yes, but Jaakuna wasn’t too sure that she was sure that he should do this. Just something about the way Emiri said it and the look in her eyes made Jaakuna doubt that he should do this. Jaakuna just couldn’t miss the chance to help his father. Maybe it was just him wanting his father back or whatever it may be, but Jaakuna trusted his dad. At least, he would for now.

“So, how do we do this?” Jaakuna asked.

Simon smiled. “Just hold your arm out.” He said. “It might hurt a lot. Prepare yourself, my son.”

Jaakuna would do what his father said and he prepared himself mentally for the pain as he held out his left arm. Simon then would start flickering until he became a stream of light, but before he did, there was a brief moment that his eyes turned pure black. It was only a brief second, but Jaakuna caught it. He didn’t know what to make of it, his father’s soul was already inside him. However, this is where the troubles would begin.

For just a few seconds, Jaakuna felt fine. However, Jaakuna would get this sharp pain in his arm. It began to be overcome by a bright light, with the marking flashing on his left wrist. It would get slower, but the pain would get even worse. This caused Jaakuna to scream out in pain, gripping his left forearm, and going to his knees. The pain was so intense that Jaakuna was crying so loudly. Every second it went on, Jaakuna just felt worse and worse. So far, it would be at five minutes since it started and it would get to the point where he was beyond crying. Jaakuna fell to his stomach, but he still gripped his forearm. He just couldn’t bare this pain like he thought he could.

Trhough his crying and grunting and screeches of pain, Jaakuna got a few words. “Emiri…It…hurts..so much..” As he said that, he was crying, he was grunting, and just about everything one would do in his condition.

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Michel sighed. He and Lola were a good team, but boy did he hate women like her. “Gods, why do you curse me with these type of women?” He mused loudly, but then he turned his attention to the four in front of him. He did hear Lola and Nadeline exchanging words and he scratched his head. He’d rather not fight them if it could be avoided. “Lola, aren’t you forgetting our mission? The boss clearly stated that we are to get the Esper and leave. Or do you not remember the last time she got angry at you?” Michel felt like he had to remind Lola that the boss didn’t like them deterring from the task that they were given.

Meanwhile, the group would just watch as Michel and Lola bickered. Savayna was angry before all of this, but now that Michel was in cahoots with Lola, she was even beyond angry. “WHAT THE FUCK MICHEL!? WHY ARE YOU ASSOCIATING WITH THIS HUSSY!?” Savayna yelled out.

Michel looked to Savayna slightly annoyed. “Sheesh, could you be any louder?” He said cleaning out one of his ears. “I don’t need to answer to the likes of you.” He stated.

Savayna was about to go off on Michel again, but Wesley stopped her. “Okay, so why don’t you tell us exactly what you have to gain to get the Esper?” WEsley asked calmly, though he was anything but.

Michel looked at Wesley. “Prince of Dalmasca, why I have came here is not important. Just know that you all will see us again real soon.” Michel said “Do say hello to Jackson for me~“ As he said that, he waved his hands and three dozen, equally split, male and female ninja appeared as if from literally nowhere, each lining up, the males and females on different sides.

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Emiri had asked why Hamut had put Simon in here. Or at least, the piece of him that mattered, Simon looked frustrated, but he would answer, though Jaakuna remained silence as he was still in a state of shock.

“Hamut feared I would run Archadia to the ground — or at least, his vision of it. Three years ago, I was in the process of reaching a treaty between Dalmasca and Rozarria. If Hamut would have just saw what I was trying to do would have prevented so many lost lives, things wouldn’t have gotten so horribly wrong.” Simon said.

Jaakuna was listening and he got into a place that he was able to listen and now he spoke. [b]“Why didn’t you tell me Grandfather was so far gone from recovery?” Jaakuna asked.

Simon sighed. “Jackson, I couldn’t lay that burden upon you. You were only reason I was doing this for. I did it for you and your lovely, albeit vulgar and sexually-provocative wife, Savayna--” He was cut off.

“We’re not married anymore.”

“Oh? Are you not dating or seeing anyone?” Simon said intrigued.

Jaakuna looked to Emiri. “I am father. This is her.” He said holding onto Emiri. “Her name is Emiri, and I love her so very much, more than I could even dare to dream for Savayna. It’s more real with her and she accepted me for all I am and thought I was.” He admitted smiling and even blushing.

Simon was happy for his son. “I am glad Jackson. You truly are your mother’s son. You have her love, you have her heart, and dare I say it, you two have almost identical looks. I mean, just look at that blonde hair of yours! Also, you have her bloody stubbornness. Vincent definitely took after me in every way.” Simon laughed.

Hearing his father say that truly made him happy. Jaakuna was such in a bad place when it came to his father, but hearing him say that made him so happy. It actually brought tears of happiness to his face. He quickly wiped them away. “Father, why did you call me here? I mean, aside from seeing me, there must be an important reason why.” Jaakuna asked breathing heavily.

Simon saw that his son wasn’t in the best condition. However, he would respond to his son first before he addressed that. “There is something you need to know about all of this. I can still be saved. I might not know about everything that goes on, but I saw it through your eyes and Vincent’s. I know why he kidnapped you dear.” Simon said turning to Emiri. “He thought you would be able to heal me, but without my soul inside my body or nearby, it is entirely impossible.” Simon admitted. “However, I do know of a way that you two can help.” Simon said.

Jaakuna looked at his father with open and curious eyes. “Tell us father. I will do anything.”

Simon looked to his son, running his hand across his face, but it went right through him. “My soul will bond with your body and you venture to Archadia and insert my soul back to my body.” He revealed.

Jaakuna didn’t quite understand how that would work, much less what would happen if he did it. “How exactly would that work? And even more to that, will it be like two people inside?” JAakuna asked slightly worried.

Simon chuckled. “Dear gods, no. Think of it how Belias, The Gigas works. My ‘marking’ will be imbedded into your skin and when the time comes, you will release me.” Simon said.

Jaakuna understood now, but he still was skeptical. He looked to Emiri. “What do you think?” He asked her. Her opinion on this was one of the most important things right now.