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As they would touch ground in Stigma’s Aerodome, Grant would look at them and state that he was going to leave Emiri in Jaakuna’s care. Though slightly disappointed, Jaakuna figured why. He went to go address Vlyn about the recent shifts of the mist. He would also state that if they needed him, he would be in the castle despite his sister wanting him dead. He would also state that Lorenzo would not let anything happen to Jaakuna nor Emiri. Jaakuna smiled and spoke “You go do what you need to do. Emiri will be in good hands.” Jaakuna said as he offered Grant a nod and he departed.

Emiri would to Jaakuna, asking where exactly it was that they would were going. He smiled at her. “To a place that might help you remember who you are.” Jaakuna said as he would grab Emiri’s hand, not realizing what he did until they were already out of the Aerodome. Still, as they continued to walk, Jaakuna kept holding her hand, as if wanting her to possibly remember that feeling that she had whenever he would hold her in any way. Even if it was just a single thought or nostalgic feeling, Jaakuna wanted her to at least remember something.

As they continued down the streets, Jaakuna would take the long way. Sure, he wanted to take her to a certain place, but going the long way, it gave Jaakuna the opportunity to at least job Emiri’s memory of the scenery. He looked over to her. “So, anything about these streets you remember?” Jaakuna asked as they walked casually and still holding hands. At least she didn’t pull away, so that was good.

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On the other side of the Way Stone, they were teleported to the twentieth floor. Clyde remembered reading about the Pharos and about at the 20th floor, there were puzzles to solve that included several physically and magically strenuous trials. Clyde would look to the left and see that as he walked through the open passageway, no glyph appeared and there was no absence of anything. It was definitely weird.

“So, get this.” CLyde said. “It seems that the rumored puzzles and anti-magick fields are de-activated.” Clyde revealed.

Wesley raised an eyebrow. “So, what does that mean, uncle?” He asked.

“Well, it means that we definitely aren’t alone and that someone has already gone through them and not only that, has shut them off.” Clyde said as he seemed slightly worried.

“So, is that good or bad?”
“Well, my dear nephew, I would say that depends on your view of the situation. I guess someone knew we were coming or at the very least, one of us were, and to prevent any halt of our mission, they got rid of anything that would stop us.”
“I would count that as good.”

Clyde nodded, but was definitely curious. If it truly was a good thing that the magick seals were de-activated and that everything that was meant to keep everyone out of The Pharos was gone/non-existant, then who exactly was here and why did they do such things? Those are the questions that Clyde found himself asking.

“Then, let’s get going.” Clyde said as they would proceed through the passageways, killing enemies as they came along. Each monster that they would kill would let out death screams, but that bothered them not. They were on a mission and they did not have the time to feel sorry for monsters that they have slain. Eventually, the group would reach yet another Way Stone. Like before, they would gather around it, touch it, and light would envelop them to which they would be transported to the other side of it, which was the fiftieth floor. They were over halfway there and though it was faint, they heard a boom off in the distance. “That couldn’t have been good.” CLyde said, curious about the boom that he heard, as was everyone else.

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Michel was running throughout the headquarters, and he found himself at Shion’s office, busting through the door. He would come in just in time to see Meli rise up from her shadow. He would look at all three of them and instantly remember what Shemhazai told him. “Boss! There’s something you need to know.” Michel was so out of breath, he just talked and talked, “My esper just told me that the Dalmascan Prince Wesley and his friends are already at The Pharos and are for sure to free Hashmaal, Bringer of Order.” Michel finally stopped as he was catching his breath in a rather comedic fashion.

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When Jaakuna finished what he had to say, Emiri would jump on the question of if there were more people. Grant would confirm and even state who exactly they were. Well, not in names, but in their titles and he would joke mildly about how they were quite the crew. Jaakuna had to agree as noticed by his chuckle. Though, Emiri would jump back onto her reply to Jaakuna about what he said by pretty much saying that everyone makes mistakes and that he had his reasons. Jaakuna did have his reasons, but none of them good, at least not according to what the others have said.

“I did, but I guess that’s enough of that.” Jaakuna said just smiling at Emiri.

As Jaakuna would stretch slightly, IRIS would speak. “MAster Jaakuna we have arrived at Stigma.”

“Oh, thank you IRIS!”

As they had indeed arrived at Stigma, Jaakuna would stand up and look to Grant and Emiri. “I guess we should go now.” He said.

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It was how many minutes they stood there looking at the swirling tower of magick? Maybe five minutes? Whatever amount of time it was, they needed to stop, so that’s when Clyde clapped his hands and guided his companions to the Way Stone in front of them. As they would approach it, Wesley noticed something out of place. “It’s been…activated already..” Wesley said intrigued beyond belief. It was weird. It wouldn’t be activated unless there was someone else within The Pharos.

“Well how about that?” Clyde said chuckling. “Saves us the bothersome effort of solving the many puzzles this places has to offer.” Clyde said relieved.

Wesley rolled his eyes. “Yes, this is a very lucky turn of events indeed, Uncle.” Wesley said agreeing with Clyde. “Just who is with us in the Pharos: Friend or foe?” Wesley would think out loud as his expression on his face suggested deep thought.

Lannit shrugged. “Whatever it is, let’s just hurry it up.” He said as he looked to everyone. As each of them would gather around the Way Stone, strong magicks would surround and warm them to the other side of it.

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Walking around the base, Michel knew that the day would be eventful, but at the current moment, it was less than eventful. Actually, Michel would even go as far as to say that it has been very uneventful. Boss was busy preparing for shit, Lola was off doing gods-know what and even Meli was a little busy. Michel was the only one who had nothing to do. He was just walking around their base, which was located right underneath the temple of Mount Bur-Omisace. Michel found it a little funny that they were right under people’s noses and they literally had no idea.

As he continued to walk, Michel would feel a slight chill. He would look back, continuing walking, and as he looked back ahead of him, he found himself within a weird forest-like setting. Eerie shades of blue all around, trees and little lights or exits. Michel didn’t know where he was. He heard whispers all around him, then he hard something even spookier.

“Michelangelo…” Said an eerie an almost totally creepy voice.

Michel was instantly freaked out as he was looking all around and then he heard some branches crack from a certain tree. He would instantly activate his Fire Aura, ready to attack anything that dared to come near him. He didn’t know where exactly it was that he had been transported to, but if they were to kill him, he wouldn’t go down without a fight.

“Calm yourself, Michel.” Said the same voice that called out to him, but this time it would show itself.

“Wait, you’re Shemhazai!” Michel said surprised. “Where am I? Even better question, why am I here?”

Shemhazai smiled. “Do not be alarmed, child. You are in my eternal sanctuary, away from the dimension you residents of Ivalice reside in.” She informed him. “As to why I have brought you here, there is something important that I must tell you.” She said.

Michel’s attention was now with Shemhazai. “Okay and what would that be?” He asked curiously.

“The state of Ivalice is worse than I thought it was and every esper agrees.” Shemhazai said.

“Wait, what do you mean that every esper agrees? You all can talk to each other!?” He said surprised at this.

Shemhazai laughed. “You do not know your history, do you?” She smiled and laughed again. “The espers that you humes know of are in fact what some may refer to as the Lesser Beings of the Gods. We were created by what you call the Occuria and cause we opposed them, they sealed us off, only able to be in your plane of existence by the action of being summoned. However, due to our connection with each other, we are allowed to meet to talk when it is truly necessary.” Shemhazai told Michel.

Michel looked at her as if she was crazy, but then again, his line of work makes it so that he must be open-minded. “Okay, so what exactly it is that you all agreed on?” Michel asked.

“We all agreed that our efforts to give our owners the powers that were written in stone.” She said, “In other words, our owners will become The Chosen Ones.”

Michel’s eyebrows raised. “The Chosen Ones? What exactly do you mean?” He asked completely surprised.

“The Chosen Ones unite together and take on the darkness that threatens the stability of Ivalice.”

“You mean Zodiark?”

“Indeed.”

“Okay, so how do we — the owner of the Espers — become the Chosen Ones?”

As Michel asked that, Shemhazai just looked at him. She was assessing on whether or not he truly was ready for it. Her specific way of transforming her owner to The Chosen One was different from the others. She didn’t just give them physical and emotional power, but hers is more spiritual and bonded to the soul. Should she give it to Michel, he could die. “Michel, before I tell you how, you must answer me something first.”

“Okay, what?”

“In your heart and soul, do you really believe that The Blue Rose is really doing all that she does for the sake of Ivalice? Is she really doing it for the sake of the humes and other races or is she doing this out of pure hatred towards the Espers?”

Michel looked at Shemhazai, and he didn’t know where that came from. Was she really serious? Michel felt like she wasn’t, but she would ask such questions if she wasn’t serious. Michel really didn’t know. He thought she was, but if an Esper doubts his leader’s actions, then does that mean that Michel does too, at least on some level? That was the big question that he had to ask himself, but he couldn’t answer right away. “I--I can’t answer that now.”

“I see.” She simply said. She looked at Michel with curious eyes. “Call upon me when you have reached your answer, but don’t wait too long. Zodiark won’t wait forever until he makes his move.” Shemhazai would tell him, about to turn away, but she stopped. “This might be useful information for your leader. Tell her that The Dalmascan Prince and his friends are almost about to free another Esper, Hashmaal, The Bringer of Order.” She said as she was gone.

The next thing he knew, Michel was back at HQ with no time passing. “I must inform boss right away.”

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“Zeromus, I’m sure you sensed that already.” Belias said, “Shemhazai has already made her advancements to her Chosen One. I have already done mine. You mustn’t waste anymore time. While my sky pirate and the Scion of Time are alone, you must reach out to, as Mateus’ own has called him, The Pussy Prince.” Belias let out a stoic laugh.

Final Fantasy: When Worlds Collide interest check

Why not, I'll apply as well. :)

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As Belias and Chaos went back and forth between each other, Hashmaal was almost at his limit of how much he could just stand around and not do anything to put an end to Chaos and Belias’ debating of how what Chaos was good or not, or how what he did benefited what they had planned. Bottom line was that it had to be done despite how brash it was.

“This is getting ridiculous.” Hashmaal said, voicing his annoyance on the matter. “We all agree that what Chaos did was foolish, but it had to be done. Belias, you not letting it go is becoming annoying. I do not know why you are acting so personal to this, but it needs to stop. We are watchers, not ones who intervene.” Hashmaal said looking to both Chaos and Belias, “That goes for you too, Chaos. I do not care if The Scion of Time becomes unstable again, but it would do good to remember who you serve, and that hasty actions like the one you pulled today will be met with your undoing.” Hashmaal sternly said with authority and fierceness. Of course, Ultima ruled them, but below her, Hashmaal was the second-in-line on the chain of command.

The rest of espers just intently watched and listened as Hashmaal laid down the law. Belias huffed, but he admitted defeat. His face would present as such and he would not speak anymore. Exodus slightly laughed at the trivial matters each of them seemed to be addressing. “I see no point for this meeting to go on.” Exodus said as he would look towards Ultima, as if looking for her approval to call the meeting.

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As Emiri would react rather surprised at the fact that Jaakuna told her that she and him were engaged to be married, she would simply respond and say that it was lovely, but she would then look at her finger and would state that she did not have a ring and that she must’ve lost it, which she, once more, apologized. Though Jaakuna wished she didn’t keep apologizing, he found comfort that at least the part of her that always apologized was still intact. At least, that was something to build upon. Grant would chime in and tell Emiri that Jaakuna was the love of her life and that they were really happy together. Jaakuna would give Grant a nod of thanks.

As Emiri would ask Grant why was it that he was the first one that she saw and not Jaakuna, and then add on that he wasn’t there when she woke up. Grant would then look to Jaakuna for this one, no doubt he was just as curious as Emiri was. On that note, Jaakuna’s nervousness increased. Jaakuna would at least tell Emiri the base of it all and he would inform Grant about the specifics of what he did while he was gone afterwards.

Jaakuna looked to Emiri, taking her hand, and spoke. “I did something really stupid the day before the current one and it brought much shame to me and for a lack of better words, I was lost within.” Jaakuna said not breaking eye contact with Emiri. “It deeply affected you and though I made a silent promise I would let you guys help me, the fact of the matter was that I ran. I couldn’t face any of you , not after what happened with..“ Jaakuna stopped himself, but not cause he feared of saying the wrong things to Emiri. No, it was moreso cause he felt himself about to break down.. ” I just couldn’t handle it. So, that’s why Grant was the first one you saw. Everyone else was off doing something really important and I ran away.” He said.

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It was as if everyone went silent when Chaos spoke to Belias. The Gigas looked at the Walker of the Wheel, obviously stating the exact truth of the matter. “Is that what you call it — merciful? You and I both know that this all goes back to when you helped the Scion of Time’s mother. Granted, at the time, they were facing an adversary much out of their league, but if you want to play that game, you should be careful, Chaos. This is one game that you will lose.” Belias snapped, as he was sure that Chaos knew this too.

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They would all eat, each taking bites at their own pace. Jaakuna saw Emiri eating at a normal speed, but she seemed to get agitated by the fact that her hair kept on getting in the way. Jaakuna noticed it just now. Her scrunchie was missing and it definitely was having its effect on her. Jaakuna would slightly chuckle. He didn’t want to, but he found it slightly entertaining. It was funny to him. She had lost her memory, but her mannerisms were still there, and of course, the way she was when she got irritated made Jaakuna smile. She was so cute when she was irritated. As they each would finish eating, Grant not really eating much, Emiri would begin to ask some questions, first asking about why her memories got taken away and how. Jaakuna too wanted to hear this, but he probably already knew the answers.

As Grant would tell her, both Emiri and Jaakuna heard that her she had a special power more like a curse, and that that power was taking its toll on her body no shit. So, Chaos intervened and healed her in a sense and as a result, her memories were wiped clean that bastard. In response to that, Emiri would then ask who she was and respectively, who Grant and Jaakuna were and who they were to her. Grant would respond and state that he was the crown prince of Rozarria and the first to his throne and also would state that he and Emiri were childhood friends. Yeah, why don’t you tell her the rest.

After she would look to Jaakuna, and ask him the same question. Jaakuna’s eyes looked at her, as if wanting to tell her and he smiled. “Like Grant here, I too am a crown prince, but of Archadia. Currently, I would take the seat — should I want it — from my older brother.” Jaakuna said, and then he looked at the table, fiddling his thumbs together. “As for how I relate to you, it’s like this..” He paused, looking up to Emiri, smiling at her. “You and I are engaged to marry.” He said, moderately nervous.

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As the howling and roaring continued, a stern clearing of Nadeline throat signaled Wesley and the Dalmascan prince would tug at the others and they too would know that they should continue in and so they did, with Wesley leading the charge. They entered the first floor and just looking at the inside, it was even more awe-worthy the outside. A lot of magicks swirling in the center and as they would reach the center of the first floor, everyone couldn’t help but just look up. Wesley was wrong, the Pharos definitely was more than fifty feet. It looked like it was close to one hundred feet, but how is that even possible? Wesley surely didn’t know, but currently he was too amazed by the wonder before him and the others to even think about something else.

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As Jaakuna led Emiri to the kitchen and Grant followed, Emiri would ask that it was her fault that Jaakuna attacked Aloa. He saw the look in her eyes, and Jaakuna knew it all to well. It was the look that he had in his eyes throughout the entire morning(it was mid-afternoon). It was that look of being lost and confused. Jaakuna would just offer Emiri a reassuring smile. “No, it’s not your fault. You did nothing wrong either. It was all me, but let us not worry about that.” Jaakuna said as the trio arrived to the Kitchen.

The trio would sit down at the table, to which Jaakuna brought up a halogram menu, pressing a few buttons and the center of the table would open up, platters of assorted cheeses and deli meats on them. Also, three glasses with lemon water in them appeared.“Perhaps you should eat, at least so you can be on full-strength.” Jaakuna said smiling. He had to, there was nothing that benefited Jaakuna from showing how hurt and angry he was. He felt a good portion of that anger towards Grant, but he wouldn’t show it cause, as it was with Emiri, it didn’t do them any good.

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It was probably only about a few minutes that the group just gawked in awe of how tall The Pharos really was. Wesley couldn’t estimate how many floors it could have had. His best guess was at least fifty floors, but that probably wasn’t even close to half. At least, that’s what Wesley thought. “Okay, enough gawking. Let’s do this!” Clyde ordered.

Howls and roars came from Clyde and Lannit and Wesley somehow found the energy infectious as he too was joining in. Uh-oh, he was doing his Jaakuna thing again. Savayna would just roll her eyes and lean to Nadeline. “Now, you see this is why men have to be on a leash. Give them room to run around and they think they’re fucking dogs.” Savayna said slightly irritated.

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As everyone was ready to move on, they did, with Clyde leading the way. Each had their weapon in their hand(s), as if ready for anything that would come. They would make their way through the initial level of the Ridorana Cataract, going through flight of stairs, killing enemies as they would, mainly being Deathclaws, but every now and again, there would be Cassies. Both of which were extremely easy for them to do away with since the numbers was five to three(how many of the respective beasts would appear before them).

Eventually, the group would make their way to the entrance of the Pharos and they would just stop in front of it, as if hesitating.“Well this is it. You scared, Wesley?” Clyde smirked as he asked Wesley.

“You wish!” Wesley responded.

“Well, then let’s go.” CLyde said.

Wesley nodded and they would head in, not knowing what would await them.

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When they got back to the Ifrit, Grant would instantly start by telling Emiri his and Jaakuna’s name to hers. She would say them as if etching them into her empty mind. However, she would repeat Jaakuna’s name as if remembering it. A hopeful look betook Jaakuna. Grant would ask her if that meant anything to her and she would reply that it just was something nice, and something about a sky and something warm. Jaakuna then smiled at that. “At least it’s something.” He simply said.

Grant would turn to Jaakuna, asking him anything he wanted to start with. Jaakuna thought about it. “I think perhaps we should go to Stigma.” Jaakuna said and then he remembered something. “And I know exactly where in Stigma we should start with.” Jaakuna said as a glimmer of hope came over him and a smile as well. “IRIS, set a course to Stigma and please do go at full-speed.” Jaakuna yelled out.

“Of course, Master Jaakuna! Arrival estimated in twenty minutes.” She said.

Jaakuna would then look at Emiri. “At the very least, let’s get you some food.” Jaakuna said as he would place his hand on her back gently, guiding her to the dining room/kitchen area.

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As they all were talking about their respective Chosen Ones, the other espers would all take it in their own way, though with Ultima barking orders at them, the remaining agreed, but there were some…complications with some, specifically with Shemhazai and Mateus’ respective ones.

“Mine will be easy, but I do not think he is ready. His mind is full of lust, but perhaps I could…enlighten him of Chaos’ rashness.” Shemhazai said.

In response to the ‘Love Square’, Mateus spoke, “For mine, she has placed her trust in me. As for the matter of her affection for yours, Zero, and how she comes into play of that Square of Love, she feels strongly for the Prince of the Roselia house, I dare say that she secretly wants to marry him.“ Mateus revealed, though he did not know why he felt so…drawn to Savayna’s feelings. “Shemmy, I think I fought yours. He is strong, so I do not understand how he is not ready.”

Shemhazai sighed. “He is strong, yes, but I do not think he is ready for the complications that comes with my seal. I do not think he can handle it.” Shemhazai admitted.

“Oh come on Shemmy-chan, you need to take a chance, and as Ulti-sama said, we all need to step up. ” [/b]Famfrit said being the happy one of the meeting.

“I shall see if he truly is ready.” Shemhazai simply said.

Belias was listening to them all and he was thinking about how Jaakuna nearly ridded himself of the attachments he has made to the physical world and how Zalera’s own almost had him complete it. Still, there was something about the emotional state of Jaakuna that gave him hope, though his thoughts went straight to Chaos. As the youngest of the espers, Belias was probably the one that was respected the least, but he still held ground over most. He felt like that he holds a certain connection to Shemhazai and Ultima, as it is his key that enables travelers to venture into the place that they were sealed.

Exodus looked to Belias. He was deep in thought, which was so much like him. He thought too much. “Another topic we must address.” Exodus looked to his brethren. “Our former king, the child of darkness, he is making progress in his plans. “ He said, “If I’m not mistaken, he threatens to free you, Ultima, as well as you Hashmaal and Famfrit.” He said.

“My Chosen One is nearing the location of which I was sealed, as is Famfrit’s. However, if I am not mistaken, Ultima almost got freed by Chuchulainn’s new one. Though, they did not get close enough as that one got lost in The Great Crystal.” Hashmaal said, “I wonder, Ultima, will anyone even get close enough to even attempt to free you.” Hashmaal’s voice hinted a cocky-like attitude.

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As Jaakuna would listen to all of the words said, he agreed that telling Emiri about her life and just taking her to visit familiar places. Jaakuna’s face would show a new attitude as compared to his previous depressed, almost-defeated look. He mentally decided that he would make it his mission to get Emiri back to her former self even if it would cost him his life. As Jaakuna did do that, he would hear Mtra mention the flower known as the Forget-Me-Not. He would also see that Ryua a scolding look. Jaakuna shook his head, but when he heard about the combining of the dust from the Forget-Me-Not and the Dream Powder, it did make sense, but Jaakuna didn’t have much knowledge about that powder.

As they were done, Jaakuna’s gaze went to Emiri. It just seemed so bittersweet. She was right there and yet she wasn’t. He wanted to hug her, but she would not have the same feeling of wanting for him, not yet anyways. There was no memory in her of anything, not her name, not her life, not her friends, nothing but emptiness and confusion. She was like a lost child with no memory of who she was.

Clapping his hands, Jaakuna just nodded. “I think for now, we should head back to the Ifrit, Grant. I’m sure you have many questions.” Jaakuna said, as he would then turn to Aloa, Ryua, and Mtra. “Aloa, again, I’m sorry for almost killing you. I don’t even know what came over me.” He said, again apologizing to her. “And, I don’t know when I’ll complete the cleansing, but I guess when that day comes, well…” Jaakuna just stopped there. “Thank you.” He said bowing to the three Viera.

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As the rest of the espers added in to the current topic, it definitely was divided. Half of the espers agreed with the decision that Chaos made and the other half are very vocal against it. They don’t usually meet like this, but when they do, it’s usually at the cost of something great to the Humes and other races of Ivalice. It’s only when one of their own kind do something this drastic that they must discuss amongst themselves. Once Ultima spoke, everyone instantly dropped the topic. Aside from Zodiark, she was the one they respected — and feared — most. That was when Chuculainn would add on, but Zeromus would silence him.

“I believe there is another matter that we must discuss.” Exodus said, “The Seeds of The Chosen Ones.”

“Ah yes, you are correct Exo-sempai!” Fanfrit said happily

Every single one of them knew that this day would come. It was written by the Occuria themselves, the creators of the Espers and forgers of Ivalice. They knew that the day would come. They didn’t know if it was going to be in five years or five centuries. They just knew that eventually there would come a day that the prophecy of The Chosen Ones would come to life.

“How many have the seeds planted?” Asked Famfrit, slightly worried as he, Hashmaal, and Ultima remain to be freed and put unto their rightful owner.

“Two: Belias has planted his and Hashmaal has his planted.” Exodus revealed.

“And the rest of them?” Famfrit asked.

“That is up to the lot of you.” Exodus revealed. “When you decide your respective Chosen One is ready is for you to judge. As for my own, his time is nearing.” Exodus revealed.

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They were almost there. The group of Wesley, Nadeline, Lannit, Wendy, Clyde, and Savayna seemed to be three-fourths of the way to The Pharos as they see the giant tower in the distance. “It seems we’re almost there.” Clyde shouted out as he was leading the charge, going to side to side, water in his face and boy did it feel good. It was the same for everyone else as well. They too went side-to-side, well maybe not Nadeline, as Wesley would notice that she seemed to be slightly uncomfortable. It was no surprise. She couldn’t swim. She would make it though.

About five minutes later, they were at The Pharos. “It seems like we made it.” Wesley said as the rest of the group touched ground, each getting off of their boards. As they would stare at the tall building in the distance, everyone would no doubt get their weapons out. Wesley would draw out his Sword Of Order, the blade having a faint orange glow to it. Savayna would pull out her Ice Queen Sword, the blade showing an icy fog-like mist surrounding it.

As they would turn to Lannit, Wendy, and Clyde, they just smiled. “Let us show you guys what real weapons look like.” Clyde smirked. They stood in a straight line, each holding their hands out.

In front of Wendy, an blue and green-colored glyph appeared that did not have any known origin(just in case Nadeline was in her tome). What was on the glyph were two t-shaped objects crossed. As the glyph disappear, two weapons appeared in Wendy’s hands. As the remaining light from Wendy’s glyph disappeared, two identical weapons were in both of her hands. They were tonfas, but they had a strange light-based shine to them. “You like?” She showed the others her weapon. “These were hand-crafted by the best scientists money could buy. Two tonfas with laser blades. They can cut through any physical substance like butter.” She revealed.

In front of Lannit, a glyph of pink and dark grey appeared that, like Wendy’s, did not have any point of origin or no info would be had in any known tome. The symbol on the glyph were several pink spikes coming out of something. Once the glyph itself would fade away, a materialized form would shape around Lannit’s right wrist. Upon further inspection, it would seem that it was some kind of gun. It wrapped around his wrist nicely and it was dark grey in color. It had many other shades to it, but from the distance that it would be seen from, it would just appear dark grey. However, on the top of it, there seemed to be…pink spikes? “Here’s my beaut. The Plasma Needle Gun!” Lannit said proudly.

In front of Clyde, a glyph of deep azure and white appeared before him. It too did not have any point of origin in any known tome or book. The symbol upon it looking like a chain blade of sorts with a hilt. As the glyph would soon fade away, a weapon would be seen in his hand. As it would be revealed, Clyde’s weapon had an azure-blue hilt and it had a seemingly unmovable chain around the blade. It just looked like a badly-customized weapon. However, when they would think the weapon was nothing out of the ordinary, Clyde would apply force to the hilt, and that’s when the chain started rotating at high speeds, the noise sounding like that of a chainsaw. “This here is the best goddamn weapon in all of Ivalice.” Clyde said boasting. “This here, is a motherfucking Chainsaw Katana! Don’t you see how fucking wonderful it is!? “ Clyde would yell in such excitement and volume.

Wesley just couldn’t help but shake his head at Clyde, but he found his uncle’s antics amusing. “A fine set of weapons you three have.” WEsley simply said.

Time Stops For Fire(Altered Tundra and Hero)

As Aloa told Jaakuna that it wasn’t too late for him to complete the cleansing and that he would have to find the answers within himself, he didn’t smile at that fact. He thought he would, but he didn’t. Jaakuna couldn’t smile, not after what happened with Emiri. It might be true that Jaakuna has found himself once more, but it was like he was worse off than before the whole ordeal with him fully giving himself to Zodiark. He would then hear that it was never too late for his potential to be unlocked. That made Jaakuna crack a small smile. For some reason he found at least some comfort in that.

As Grant would ask if there was any chance to get Emiri’s memories back, Jaakuna looked to Aloa as if wanting to know the answer to that question himself. She would, much to Jaakuna’s dismay, that there was not, only in theories. Jaakuna didn’t care. “Tell us, perhaps we can figure it out.’ Jaakuna said as if pleading.

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Outside the physical plane, nothing but a black abyss with millions upon millions of stars surround them. Planets around vary in sizes and colors and multiple comets and meteors pass them coming from all directions, both above and below them. It’s like their surrounded by the wonders of space. Every single one of the beings are in a complete circle.

“Was it really necessary, Chaos?” Belias asked, obviously referring to what happened to the Scion of Time.

“Oh come on, Belias, are you really questioning what had to be done? With the Scion of Time gone, we will cease to exist.” Chimed in Mateus.

“But he didn’t have to completely wipe her clean.” Belias responded.

“You’re letting your ties to the boy cloud your judgment.” Entered Exodus.

“I wouldn’t think you would understand, Exodus. You always just watched and never did anything.” Belias said.

Addrammelech sighed. “Ugh, just shut up about it. Chaos made a boo-boo, “ He annoyingly said.

“ENOUGH!” Yelled Hashmaal, “It had to be done despite what negative side effects it had.” He said.

“Geez, Hashi-sempai, did you really have to yell like that?” Whined Fanfrit.

“I thought I said to not call me that anymore!?” Hashmaal said irritated.

“Why do you hate me so, Hashi-sempai!?” Famfrit whined dramatically.

“You two are utterly annoying.” Shemhazai annoyingly said.

Time Stops For Fire(Altered Tundra and Hero)

As he raged and yelled, Jaakuna was squeeing the life out of Aloa more and more as each second passed. It took the combined efforts of Mtra and Grant to get Jaakuna to loosen his grip. It wasn’t their actions through physical tugging of Jaakuna. No, it certainly wasn’t that. It was the words that Grant spoke to Jaakuna that got him to snap out of it. It was what Grant said about how Aloa wasn’t the one who did that to Emiri, it was her esper Chaos. Realizing this, Jaakuna let go of his grip and got off of Aloa.

As Jaakuna sat down, knees up, elbows resting on their respective knees, and hands placed on his head, and Jaakuna a complete mess; he didn’t hear anything. He just kept thinking back to what caused this. It was his fault that any of this happened. The more he thought about it, the more Jaakuna realized that if he hadn’t left, Emiri wouldn’t have had gone looking for him and she would still remember who she was. After spending a few minutes lost in his own despair-like thoughts, Jaakuna stood up and looked at Emiri. It was ironic. Jaakuna was so worried about not detaching himself from the physical world and its possessions that he didn’t stop to think that the same thing could happen to Emiri. Or at least, a variation of it, anyways. It just didn’t cross his thoughts one bit. Jaakuna smiled pathetically to himself and looked to Aloa, who still was coughing and stood up with the aid of Ryua.

“I’m sorry.” Jaakuna simply said, apologizing for his actions. Jaakuna then just looked around. He didn’t even know what to do. No, that wasn’t right. He did know and he didn’t know if that was still an option. “Tell me, with me walking out, did it make it impossible for me to complete the cleansing? I mean, is it too late?” Jaakuna would ask Aloa, but he didn’t look at her. His eyes were on Emiri.