Altered Tundra

Time Stops For Fire(Altered Tundra and Hero)

The tension was so thick in the air, not even Giruvegan could top the thickness. The entire situation had went from bad to worse in a matter of moments and it only took Nadeline's stubborn(somewhat rightfully placed) attitude to make things like this. Jaakuna didn't know how to respond, Savayna didn't want to respond, and Wesley knew he shouldn't respond. Though, Wesley had to admit that everything Nadeline had said was pretty spot on. Reia will always stand between anyone who dared try to achieve piece. However, WEsley felt sympathetic with Jaakuna. The guy just wanted his father back. Wesley definitely can relate, but he had to side with Nadeline on this. There were just so many factors that weren't clear that made all of it too risky.

As WEsley stayed silent, Jaakuna would not. Oh the gods knew he wouldn't. "I knew it was asking too much for you to understand. You couldn't possibly understand any of the hardships I went through. You have both of your parents and you can go back to them once this one problem of that Lola chick is dealt with, but what about me? Nope can't. My mother died during my three years away from my home and my father is pretty much in a coma." Jaakuna said sighing. He was more disappointed in Nadeline than angry(well now, at least). "But yes, let's go to Stigma, find Aloa, and just take it from there." JAakuna clearly didn't want to say anything else as he feared that he would say something he would regret.

Jaakuna sat back down. "Iris, set a course for Stigma, and put it in maximum speed."
"Yes Master, Jaakuna. Arrival in 20 minutes."

As Iris responded to Jaakuna, the ship would be there in less than twenty minutes, and in the five minutes after that, the group had separated into three duos — Nadeline and Wesley, Emiri and Jaakuna, and Savayna and Grant.

Savayna and Grant had ran off to Savayna's room. They were the two who were, well they had no place in that discussion, not really anyway. "Shit got intense back there." Savayna said as she stretched. "What are your thoughts on it all?"

Wesley didn't know what to say, but he knew he had to say something. "It got pretty intense back there. How do you feel about all of this, really?" Wesley asked.

JAakuna and Emiri were in his room and boy was Jaakuna pissed. Oh the gods, he was pacing back and forth, kicking the air, punching it, and just doing just about everything that he could to get his anger out. It wasn't just anger he was feeling. Disappointment and sadness was among the emotions up there. He just couldn't understand why Nadeline was acting in the way that she did. JAakuna kept on pacing back and forth and he began to think that maybe she was right. "Was she right? Is all of this too risky? Is there something I missed?" Jaakuna asked half-rhetorically. "Am I clouded by my feelings of love for my father?" Jaakuna couldn't stop but just wonder if he truly was wrong. Everything about this had him so divided in his thoughts and feelings.

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If things weren’t chaotic now, then what had just happened would make that plainly obvious. Wesley didn’t know what to do here. He wanted to at least have it open up for discussion, but Nadeline had snapped. Not only is she pretty much saying no to the idea of Aloa meeting with them to at least see if it was possible to return a soul to its original body, but she was saying that there wasn’t even going to be a discussion. Truly, Wesley’s hands were tied here. However, Jaakuna’s were not.

Jaakuna’s nostrils flared up, his eyes full of anger, and he repeatedly hit the table, clearly angry as all hell. It wasn’t cause Nadeline had insulted his baby. No, that he could just shrug off. Women insult each other all the time. No, it truly was the fact that she wouldn’t even let it be up for discussion. It hurt him more than it made him angry. Jaakuna had a chance to save his father’s life and Nadeline wouldn’t listen to reason. On the surface, he didn’t know why, but deep down he knew. She was scared for her friend’s lives. Yeah, that had to be it. However, Jaakuna’s anger overtook his rationality of the matter, and so he spoke.

“Do you really not understand what this means? I have a chance to save my father’s life after going three years in thinking that I had killed him.” And it just slipped his mind up until now. “I didn’t want to say this, but the man I thought I killed wasn’t my father — it was my fucking uncle, and that too was my grandfather’s fault.” Jaakuna continued, “You have to understand, Nadeline. This isn’t just about me wanting my father back; it’s about Archadia getting its rightful Emperor back, it’s about there possibly being a treaty between the three empires.” Jaakuna pleaded with her, tears tracing down his face. “I can’t do this alone. I need your help. Please.” JAakuna pleaded more.

Wesley and Savayna couldn’t believe it, but more so Savayna. Never has she seen Jaakuna beg so wholeheartedly in the whole time she had known him. He was pleading and begging with all that he had. Savayna now felt bad about all of the shit she said. Truly, his father meant the world to him, probably almost as much as Emiri does.

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In The Imperial City of Archades, more specifically in the room of the senate, there they were — all five of them — in their chairs. Their direction facing Hamut. All of their eyes on him and he stood there smiling and looking at them with his one visible eye and his hidden eye. His smile was devilish and as if something bad(for them) had happened. As Hamut would walk closer to them, it would be revealed by his gaze and the rays of morning light, all five senate members sat dead, throats slit clean across their necks. Blood was gushing out like a water fountain. Hamut started laughing so evilly. He would then bow his head to the deceased senate members. His plan was coming to full fruition.

He would exit the office of the senate knowing that he would never have to see their condescending faces ever again. He would make his way thought the halls, and into his office. As he stepped into it, he saw the other three judges and they gave him a nod.

“Is it done?” Francis asked.

Hamut smiled. “Of course it is.” Hamut confidently said.

Levi laughed a bit. “So, what’s next?” She asked.

Hamut had gotten to his desk and sat down. He looked to the other judges and smiled. “We just wait for Roman to arrive, which should be in a few hours. Then, we officially put our plans into play on the surface.”

Ixion still was very nervous about this, but he put on a supporting face. “And what about Vincent?” He asked.

Hamut looked to his grandson. “Well, once Roman arrives, I’ll go to him personally and inform him that his services are no longer needed” He said.

“And Robur?” Francis asked. “He is faithful to Vincent right down to his very core.” She added.

Hamut groaned. “Yes, Robur is going to be a problem. He lacks freewill like the rest of us and he is severely strong.” Hamut said. “Perhaps we should use him to our advantage. As First Judge, I hold authority over him as well. “ Hamut said.

The other judges smiled, but Ixion was still unsure. “Sounds good, Grandfather.” Ixion said.

“Until now, you three go about your business. I will be giving the signal when ready.” Hamut said.

It was with that they went along their way and back to their usual routines.

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About ten minutes later, in Vincent’s office, there he was as angry as all hell. He really didn’t know what to say all of this. Vincent was just handed information that could very well put him in a position that he would no longer be Emperor. Truly, the veins in his face were showing, clearly angry.

“Is all of this true? Are you really saying that my grandfather wishes to bring me out of my role of Emperor?” Vincent asked the person in front of him, bowing their head.

The person looked up. “Yes, your majesty. He plans to do so with your older brother.” The person said.

Vincent looked confused. “The only older brother I have is Jackson.”

“Oh you must not know.”
“Know what?”
“Back in his youth, your father had a fling with a whore and she birthed a son, Marquis Roman.”

When that information was laid in front of him, Vincent couldn’t believe it. It wasn’t for the fact that his father fucked some whore, no, it was that he didn’t know about his own brother. He knew of Roman, but he didn’t know of the fact that he was his brother.

Vincent looked at the person in front of him. “Thank you for this information. Know that when the time comes, I will make you my first judge, you have my word on that, Levi.” He said, thanking Levi for her loyalty to Vincent.

“As my emperor, I serve only you , sire.” She said raising herself and departing. An evil smile would overtake her face as she departed.

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Glares were shot to both Emiri and Jaakuna. Grant would ask what they planned on doing with Jaakuna’s father’s soul and Emiri nervously answered and Jaakuna getting a little worried about the group’s happy level. Before all of this, the mood was celebrating Wesley and Nadeline’s engagement and now it was shifted to the possibility of going back to Archades. The entire thing made the group feel uneasy and even when Nadeline would ask if Grant was comfortable going back to that place and he would respond by saying that wasn’t what he said.

As everyone would just feel unsure about this all, Jaakuna would clear his throat. “If you want anyone to blame, then blame me.” Jaakuna said. “I was the one who agreed to my father’s request.” Jaakuna stated.

When Jaakuna said that, Wesley would now speak. “So, your grandfather was the one who did this huh? I knew there was something not to trust about that man.” Wesley said. “That’s all the more reason to think about our next course of action.” Wesley offered up.

Savayna went from joking to being severely pissed. “Who is to say that whoever Jaakuna absorbed into his body is even his father?” Savayna asked clearly pissed and a little confused about it all. “For all we know, Jaakuna lowered his guard to someone that looked like his father. This person could very well be someone else pretending to be Simon.” Savayna was really pissed.

When she spoke, Jaakuna flared up into a standing position, pounding the table with open hands. “THAT’S ENOUGH! YOU DON’T THINK I DON’T KNOW MY OWN FATHER! Not like you would know Savayna, you barely could stand the guy, even all those years ago. “ Jaakuna had lost it, but after a good few seconds, he regained his composure.

Savayna eyed Jaakuna with dirty looks. “Low blow! Your father might’ve not liked me that much, but I did like him, thank you very much. Gods, you are just like your father. You have his quick temper.” She would say in a very loud huff.

Wesley would intervene. “This is what I meant. We need to think about everything. Whether or not Simon is who he said he was and how we can get him to his body.” Wesley said as he was struck by a wonderful idea. “Nadeline, any chance we can set a private meet with Aloa? She might just know a thing or two about this stuff, won’t she?” Wesley asked his fiancé.

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The silence they all sat in was a comfortable one. Everyone was just too happy for the newly-engaged couples. Sure, there were some words thrown here and there, but for the most part it was silence. Well, except for the sounds of forks hitting the plates and burps being let out by Jaakuna and Savayna, but they have no table manners, so it wasn’t really fair to group that with the rest of them. Aside that, however, there wasn’t any sounds. When everyone was done eating, Emiri would collect the plates, and refill everyone’s cups with freshly brewed coffee that was just getting done as she started to pour it. When they each had their coffee and to their liking, Jaakuna would sip it and then set it down. He figured now was a good as time as any.

“Okay, there’s something I have to tell you guys that Emiri didn’t yesterday.” He said biting his lip. “I really can’t comprehend it myself, so just let me say it all and then give comments please.” Jaakuna said as he thought about the best way to tell them. After thinking about it for a minute, he figured just to go for it. “Okay, so The Voice? Well that was my father. I guess, according to him, his soul was trapped in The Great Crystal by my grandfather, Hamut Darcone. I really don’t know how, but the why is pretty simple.” Jaakuna said as he thought about it carefully. “My father, back when he was still emperor, was going to sit down with the leaders of the Rozarrian and Dalmascan empires to settle for a truce. My grandfather didn’t like any of that, so through some unknown method, my grandfather sealed his own son’s soul within Giruvegan.”

Jaakuna continued. “Furthermore, my father has seen everything that has happened through my eyes. I really don’t understand it myself, but he knew about why Vincent kidnapped Emiri. “ JAakuna said, “He did it to heal my father, but Vincent didn’t even know about our father’s soul being trapped in Giruvegan, but obviously he thought our father was just dead or something like that.” Jaakuna continued. “He went on to further explain that he needed my help to get to his body. Now, for that to happen, my father requested that I allow his soul to enter my body.” Jaakuna just realized how that sounded. “And no, it’s not like two minds, one body type of thing. It’s more like how it is with the Espers — their inside you, but as a part of your magick.” It was getting weirder and weirder as he further the explanation. “So yeah, my father’s soul is currently inside my own body and the new marking you see on my left arm.” Jaakuna showed the group the new marking. “Well, say hello to my father.” Jaakuna joked and laughed.

When Jaakuna explained, both Wesley was dumbfounded and shocked. His eyes was widened and they literally had no words on the matter at the moment. It wasn’t that he couldn’t respond(he definitely could), but it was just he didn’t know how to properly respond without thinking Jaakuna had lost it. However, Savayna would speak her mind.

“Well, guys and gals, it’s official.” She said, “Jaakuna has officially lost it.”

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WEsley couldn't believe it nor could Savayna or Jaakuna. However, WEsely was happy that Grant did that. He didn't know what to expect, especially what had happened yesterday. Whichever the case, Wesley shook Grant's hand as a man and his future nephew. It was a firm, tight handshake that only lasted about a half of a minute, but boy was it the longest thirty seconds of Wesley's life. "Thank you, Grant. It means a lot."

When everyone saw the awkwardness take over the room, Savayna the Moment Ruiner would step in. "Okay, so hate to break this lovefest, but the food is getting cold. Unless you three want to stare at each other awkwardly." Savayna said sort of laughing a bit.

Jaakuna chuckled. "I agree. Let's go eat, we surely have lots to celebrate!" Jaakuna said as he let out a loud 'woo' yell..

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As Nadeline broke the news, there was some obvious mixed reactions. Emiri, of course, was elated by this sudden news. That would be plainly obvious as Nadeline had broke the grip she had on Wesley to return Emiri's hug and they were jumping up and down as they hugged. Jaakuna and Savayna looked shocked, but a smile came over both of them. Actually, Jaakuna would walk over to Wesley and punch his shoulder with a dumb, idiotic, but very heartwarming smile. "Oh you romantic you." Jaakuna said having Wesley in a headlock, but that soon stopped as Wesley broke free. His attention was definitely going to be on his bride-to-be, and his future Uncle-in-Law.

Wesley would walk over to Grant, though he would lightly tug Nadeline with him. The two of them needed to do this together. Wesley dared not speak first. Surely just yesterday, he walked in on them getting intimate, but now hearing that the two of them were engaged must send very mixed feelings through his body. Wesley didn't even know what to say now. So he just gripped Nadeline's hand and he looked at Grant, hoping that he would be the one to speak first.

Digimon: The Rise of the Forsaken RP!

D'aww, you can't hate the old school models. Though, personally season 3 and 5 are my favs.

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While on the elevator, Emiri told Jaakuna that if the pain got to be too much, that all he had to do was to tell her. Jaakuna looked at her nodding. He would definitely do that. Though, he was pretty sure that he could handle the pain for the time being. Soon, after a half of a minute, the elevator came down to the floor level.

Jaakuna and Emiri found themselves walking hand-in-hand to the kitchen as they would both come to the sight of Savayna in her rather revealing outfit sipping more coffee and Grant cooking. That was a refreshing change that’s for sure. Usually Wesley was the one that did the cooking. However, when Jaakuna last saw Wesley, he wasn’t in any condition to cook. Jaakuna would lead Emiri to the table as they sat and right when they were about to say hello to Savayna(well they waved to her and Grant, but still), everyone would hear a scream come from the medic bay.

“What was that!?” Jaakuna said propping up to his feet.

“Sounded like it came from the medic bay.” Savayna said.

Not even waiting for anyone to respond further, Jaakuna and Savayna rushed their way to the Medic Bay.

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Right as she shouted out yes, she tackled him to the group in such joy. Wesley, though slightly shocked at how fast they were on the ground and slightly letting out a groan, he was truly happy that she said yes to his proposal. True, the circumstance that he originally brought it up wasn’t exactly romantic, the fact of the matter was that he did it properly and she said yes. That was the only thing that Wesley cared about right now. The two of them hugged, they kissed, and they pretty much did everything that newly-engaged couples would do. Well, at least after the initial moment. The only thing there was left to do was to tell their friends. However, for this moment, Wesley just wanted to hold onto it. He was going to spend the rest of his life with her, but this moment was his forever, at least for the time being.

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In the minutes that he had went to the medic bay, Jaakuna ran through the door and he saw that Nadeline and Wesley were on the ground hugging and kissing. The question as to why they were doing that was going to be asked later, but Jaakuna wanted to know what that scream was.

“What was that scream!?” Jaakuna asked.

When Wesley was about to answer, he turned to look to Jaakuna, and by the time he did, he saw that the others were there, not just Jaakuna. “Oh boy.” Wesley said as he broke a kiss from Nadeline. “I guess we should tell them now, wouldn’t ya say?” Wesley said as he would at least get up to his feet, no doubt that Nadeline would as well.

Digimon: The Rise of the Forsaken RP!

Pudding said
I hope the ones from season three QQ.Those are the bomb.

If I'm not mistaken, Gnar has already stated that season 1 is the kind of digivices we're using. I could be wrong, though.

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Geez, he really didn’t know how to take a joke, did he? Or was it that he didn’t understand it as a joke? Whichever the case, Savayna would sigh and speak. “It was a joke. You’re more stiff than an old geezer’s stiffy after taking the ‘special pill’.” She said, somewhat poking fun at Grant’s inability to take a joke or at least understand jokes. “As for what happened with Jaakuna, if he tells us, then good for him; if he doesn’t, then no big deal. Sometimes things are best left unsaid.” She said suddenly looking into her cup, almost as if she was talking about herself. “In any case, get to cooking mister. I’m starving!” She said, almost ordering him.

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When Emiri had pretty much said that Archades was their next move, but she did it in question form. Jaakuna nodded at that. “I won’t force anyone to go. It’ll be a group vote.” Jaakuna said smiling to Emiri. He would get up from his bed and held his arm out to Emiri. “Shall we depart, my love? I believe coffee and breakfast awaits us~” He said in complete change of moods. Jaakuna just wanted to enjoy breakfast before anything serious was dropped upon them.

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Nadeline looked at him completely serious. Wesley half-regretted saying it, but he definitely meant it. He just didn’t mean to say it so casually and so out of the blue like that. Still, as she would ask him if he was sure, Wesley returned her look. He was positive. “Yes, it’s truly what I want. I love you with all of my heart and soul, Nadeline, and I want you forever and ever.”[/b] He said standing up as much as he could. It wasn’t as hard as it was earlier, but Wesley still grunted as he stood up,

Wesley found the strength to stand up and as he gently went down to one knee, he took Nadeline’s hands, gripping them in a gentle, yet firm, grip. He looked up to her, starting deeply into her eyes. “Nadeline Lenore Roselia, will you make me the happiest man in all of Ivalice and be my beautiful, perfect bride?” He said asking her to marry him.