Hero

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘶𝘴𝘬 𝘛𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 | 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒐 // 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒂

Somewhere in her mind, she had wanted to him ask. But now that he did, she didn't even know where to start.

Cielle kept her eyes straight ahead at the space before her. Great, now that Kai wanted to understand, suddenly she was hesitating before telling him? Truthfully, it was relieving to hear him admit that he shouldn't keep confusing her for his friend. At the same time, however, it still hurt to hear. No matter what she did or said, he would always see Aira first, her face belonged to Aira in his mind and that wasn't going to change anytime soon. Maybe that's why she felt so touchy. He was too comfortable around her, they were complete strangers until just a little while ago.

As promised, however, she would compromise. She had to give him that much. It wasn't entirely his fault.

So after another moment of silence, she finally decided to speak once again. "Listen...I have to apologize," She said softly, her gaze dropping down to her hands on her knees. "It's been a very long time since I've traveled with anyone. Only those with a keyblade can lock the world keyholes...so I suppose I got used to going at the beat of my own drum, so to speak. I do not mean to be so harsh, we just need to be careful."

Lifting her face, she wasn't sure what to say next, but figured she could wing it. "Perhaps your carefree nature and my...austere attitude could work hand in hand. If we give it a chance," She said, finally looking at him. "It would be in everyone's best interest if we worked together, after all. Don't you agree?"

Word association Game!

Undo.

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘶𝘴𝘬 𝘛𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 | 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒐 // 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒂

There was no saving Kai from Cielle's rather stern look, though she softened considerably as she reminded herself to be more patient with him. However, she wasn't entirely sure where he was getting at. Her keyblade had little to do with why she was 'touchy', wasn't it obvious? Had he missed the entirety of her previous rant? She had to be strict. She had to be uptight. You can't afford to let your guard down when you're alone. The way she did things, even if they weren't understood, it had to be done. It just had to.

But saying that would go right over his head. Perhaps she had expected too much of the young boy. If things were the same as they were back then...

"I cannot say I understand the corolation between touchiness and my Star Seeker, but I am 'touchy' because you are reckless," Cielle couldn't help but reply, though she kept herself from being too harsh. "This may seem like fun and games to you, but as someone who has been doing this for a while, I wish you would try to understand things from my point of view."

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘶𝘴𝘬 𝘛𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 | 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒐 // 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒂

No wonder most people don't put in the effort. Cielle had gone up to the dam and pulled out a twig, and the entire thing came crashing down. Question after question, things that admittedly she hadn't really thought of, but she wasn't going to go back on her word, no sir. Especially with that kicked puppy look Kai gave her right before answering.

Processing his questions, Cielle decided to tackle them on one at a time. "From what Cid has told me, Gummi blocks are made from meteors that fall upon the world as a result of their doors being opened. I do not know the specifics, I admit, but the material enables us to safely travel from world to world. Cid told me once that the idea of the Gummi ships came from someone else, a king, I think," Cielle explained to the best of her ability, though it was obvious her knowledge of Gummi ships in general were limited. "This ship in particular is his creation--The Highwind."

As for where she came from, she hesitated, choosing to skip the question instead and go to the next one. "Despa is of The Darkness. And as you know, The Darkness is searching for the Four Keys. You have the Key of Light, I have the Key of Dawn," She said. "Berry Jelly Dogs? It sounds familiar, though I admit I haven't the slightest clue if it does exist in other worlds."

She couldn't help but smile a little as she thought of Leon. "Stoic is the right word. He may be cold, but Leon has a gentle heart. He has watched over me ever since--well, for many years."

"Keyholes lead to the very heart of the world. If the Heartless find them, they'll devour the world and it will be lost to the darkness. If we seal them, the Heartless nor The Darkness can get to them," She explained. "As for my keyblade? I don't call it anything. Its name is Star Seeker."

Rebirth: At World's End

Figured I'd give it the old college try.

The Phoenix Queen

Character Summary

Name: Fiametta Teralyn Chol-Vertouhi
Aliases: Vesta Taurran, Fia Chol, Saint Fiametta
Titles: Princess of Chol, Queen of Vertouhi, The Phoenix Queen
Age: 31
Place of Origin: Lanvaldear
Kingdom: Vertouhi
Gender: Female
Time of Death: Approximately a little over nine thousand years ago

Physical Attributes

Eyes: Blue
Hair: Golden blonde, long and wavy.
Day To Day Attire: Sleek and elegant, prefers to wear lighter garments and dislikes anything that restricts her movements.
Strengths: Martial arts, fire magic, remaining level headed during confrontations, empathetic, follows directions well, able to jump and run around in dresses, running in heels without any issues
Weaknesses: Any sort of weaponry for combat is beyond her, she's actually terrified of animals (even if she hides it well), doesn't know how to properly communicate her thoughts at times, tends to come off harsher than intended

Psychological Attributes

Courageous 🔥 Stoic 🔥 Pensive 🔥 Gentle

Sexuality: Demisexual
Relationship Status: Widowed, considering her husband is long gone
Personality:
Fiametta is, in one word, quiet. She was raised to never raise her voice, her opinions often quashed, so she gave up about twenty something years ago. Always calm and collected, she assesses the situation before speaking. Very little tends to faze her, though she does get surprised, she just doesn't emote very well. She's also usually very serious, her unchanging expression giving off a rather cold vibe to those around her. Still, she does like to interact with people, she just has trouble conveying herself at times, not understanding that sometimes the blunt and logical route isn't always the best way to go.

Skills

• FIRE MAGIC: [GRANDMASTER] - Can conjure and control the flames she produces. She's proficient enough to control what burns and what doesn't, her flames never go wild unless she commands them to.
• MARTIAL ARTS | HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT: [MASTER] - A practitioner of martial arts, Fiametta is more than capable of defending herself and going on the offensive.
• SMITHERY: [MASTER] - Considering her control over fire, she figured dabbling a bit in ironworks would be fun. While she hasn't crafted anything spectacular, keeping up maintenance on most weapons and armor is a breeze for her.
• COOKING: [EXPERT] - A hobby of hers, especially since she never really had to go out of her way to cook her own meals. She found it relaxing if she did it at her own pace.
• HEALING MAGIC: [EXPERT] - As a princess she was often delegated to learn a few healing spells in case her husband was injured during wartimes. Ironic now all things considered...
• DIPLOMACY: [JOURNEYMAN] - Hit or miss. It was never quite a priority of hers in her lifetime.

Magic

A listing of favorite or unique spells, if any. Maximum of four.

• SHINE: A concentration of magic that results in a small, glowing orb. Can be used to illuminate dark areas or blind a foe.
• FIREBIRD: Forms small birds that she can control. They can be used to start fires, burn messages into the ground, or serve as a distraction. At times when she is feeling alone, she sometimes forms them to accompany her.
• HEAL: A basic healing spell. Resolves a majority of flesh wounds.
• PHOENIX FLIGHT: The spell that ensured Fiametta's name would be remembered centuries after her demise. While its magnitude was greatly exaggerated, its usage is still useful. Her entire body is covered in flames, sprouting makeshift wings where her arms would be. In other words, it's a very pretty looking defensive measure as she essentially sets herself ablaze. Tends to catch people off guard as setting yourself on fire is pretty out there.

Artifacts

• THE CENDRILLION'S FLAME: A jewel said to have been made from a collection of phoenix tears. It greatly enhances all forms of magic.
• PHOENIX EARRING: An earring with a feather from the mystical bird. It gives Fia an immunity to fire. So essentially this is what lets her throw fire everywhere without burning herself to a crisp.

History

Myth / Legend:
The legend of the Phoenix Queen is one of the older, lesser known stories. When the kingdom of Vertouhi came under attack, it is said that the Queen had summoned a phoenix to the field. As it landed on her outstretched arm, the two erupted into flames and formed a giant firebird. Together they wiped out the entire opposing army, and once done the flames died out and left no trace. When they thought the queen was gone for good, the King's heir would turn out to look exactly like the late queen, and thus was she reborn.

Parents: Born from King Keegan Chol and a servant woman.
Siblings: Had several, though she is only related to them through her father; she knows nothing of her mother's family.
Childhood:
Bastard children were commonplace during King Keegan's reign as Queen Nyota was discovered to be infertile. Soon after she was displaced as queen, Keegan was notorious for taking numerous lovers, only to have his children either stillborn or premature. It wasn't until Fiametta was born that he finally had an heir at the cost of a servant's life, though he was dissatisfied until he managed to conceive a male heir. Her education and upbringing was rather strict, resulting in her repressed nature, though at least she was never left wanting. Once the king was able to get another male heir, he betrothed her to Prince Asterius in the Kingdom of Vertouhi in an effort to make an alliance.

As she was normally left to her own devices, it was entirely on accident that Fiametta would stumble upon the book that spoke of fire magic. For some reason she was drawn to fire, finding its destructive nature fascinating. Practicing it any chance she got, her skills grew rapidly, and she found herself pouring through the library to learn as much as she could.
Adulthood:
Once married to Asterius, Fiametta left her home and thought she would be delegated to a life as a dutiful wife and queen. On the anniversary of their marriage, Asterius presented her with one of Vertouhi's maps, and with it she was lead to find the Cendrillion's Flame, protected by a phoenix. The bird flew away after she had let out a rather undignified cry of surprise at finding it, though she took the jewel and a feather that had molted from the phoenix and returned home. She found that the flame greatly enhanced her magic, and found a way to use it and the feather to her advantage.

Her studies on magic continued, though her normal life would shatter as the Vertouhi Kingdom came under siege. It seemed her father had decided that an alliance was not sufficient and craved more power. As his plans did not include her safety, Fiametta found herself clashing with Chol soldiers as one attack reached the castle. To everyone's surprise, however, they would find enemy bodies scorched and driven back. Truthfully, it was a surprise advantage as Vertouhi had little mages in their army, but it was enough to catch Chol off guard and drive them out of the capital.

Things should have ended there, but King Keegan was insistant. After successfully assassinating a few members of the nobility, Fiametta decided to take things into her own hands. With jewel and feather in hand, she went incognito and joined her army as they went into a decisive battle with Chol. The fight lasted days, and all seemed lost. On that day, a brilliant pillar of flame erupted in the form of a phoenix, turning the tide of the battle. Somehow she had reached her father, and asked him to surrender. He refused, striking her down, though his forces were overwhelmed. Chol was taken by Vertouhi, and a burial service was held for the death of Fiametta.
Special Moments: The very first flame she ever conjured is her most prominent memory.
Current Events: ?

Relations TBA

Relations

* ☠ Enemy * ⚜ Unfriendly * ☯ Neutral * ☮ Friends * ღ Ally * ♥ Crush/Significant Other *

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Extras (Optional)

Character Quote: "..."
Theme Song: Mirror Mirror
Aura Color: Red
Scent: Roses, the flower of passion
Anything Else: TBA

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘶𝘴𝘬 𝘛𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 | 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒐 // 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒂

And now Kai was completely and utterly quiet. Which should have been a good thing, except her guilt kept pulling at her, letting her know that she was in the wrong. Well, she wasn't in the wrong, he really did do something reckless, but she should have handled the situation better. He was just a kid--well, they were both kids, but...ugh, what was she thinking? She wasn't any better than him, but she was responsible for him. Especially now that she confirmed his status as a Key of Light. It was her job to guide him, and all she was doing was yelling at him.

Closing her eyes, she took in another deep breath. She needed to be friendly. Approachable. Except now that she made up her mind, it was hard to find the words. Should she apologize maybe? What was the best way to tackle the situation? Tapping her fingers on the dashboard in front of her, she dared herself to steal a glance at Kai. He was perfectly still, completely rigid, as if afraid to move. Honestly, it made her feel even worse, and she ended up dropping her head on her hands, barely containing a small whimper of despair. No! She needed to be brave!

Sitting up, she casually turned to Kai. "I...didn't get the chance to ask if you had questions..." Her voice trailed off into a mumble.

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘶𝘴𝘬 𝘛𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 | 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒐 // 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒂

"You didn't hear--" Cielle managed to catch herself at the last moment, pinching the bridge of her nose with her fingers as she tried to quell her now raging headache. She needed to remain calm, she needed to be rational, she needed to...Screw it! What he did was incredibly dangerous! "You have to be more careful, we could've crashed straight into the world! And then what? We'd probably get stuck considering most worlds aren't even aware there are other worlds! And Gummi technology isn't really something you find everywhere! So we would effectively be trapped until The Darkness found us!"

Panting slightly as she finished her rant, she shook her head. Ugh, if Leon or Aerith saw her, they'd be so disappointed. She needed to control her emotions better, how could she possibly lead like this? "Oh, forget it," She grumbled, throwing herself back into her seat and pouting. "Just...don't touch anything, we'll be arriving soon, so just sit still."

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘶𝘴𝘬 𝘛𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 | 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒐 // 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒂

Who was that screaming? Oh wait, that was her voice, wasn't it?

They were going so fast that Cielle's reaction was delayed, her scream erupting before her brain had a chance to process what was actually happening. She had essentially been thrown back in her seat, the speed pinning her back. Didn't she tell him not to touch anything?! Struggling to properly sit up, she stretched her arm out with difficulty, her arm shaking as she made very effort to make her way to the panel. After groping it for a moment, she managed to press her fingers into the right button to stabilize the ship, though it was clumsy, and she nearly got thrown to the glass.

Gasping for air, she immediately stood up from her seat, practically slamming the buttons down in rapid succession. Once she was finished, she glared at Kai. "Did I not just finish telling you not to touch anything?!" She screeched.

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘶𝘴𝘬 𝘛𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 | 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒐 // 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒂

Was it? The novelty never was there for Cielle. The lanes in between were nothing short of terrifying, a constant reminder that in the grand scheme of things, she was just a child running around in the dark. Admittedly her first time in a gummi ship was less than pleasant; Leon pulling her along as he ran, her watching everything get swallowed in the darkness, and the sight of their world blinking out from the ship soured her thoughts on traveling. She did it out of necessity, though if there was another way, she wouldn't hesitate to abandon her ship and never look back.

Kai's second exclamation snapped Cielle out of her thoughts, and she let out a sigh. "Because it's you, I'll have to ask that you not touch anything," Cielle stated, her fingers already tapping the numerous buttons. There was a world not too far that she figured they could check out first, considering that she had locked several worlds already. "I'd rather not have a malfunction happen due to you being 'curious'."

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘶𝘴𝘬 𝘛𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 | 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒐 // 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒂

I knew it.

The spell came naturally to Kai, the wind heeding his call as the silvery winds erupted around him. Cielle was impressed; she had been expecting a simple gust, but he managed to copy her technique perfectly. Her heart beat against her chest as her eyes followed the wind, but she wasn't exactly sure why. Anxiety? Maybe. His display showed that he definitely had the aptitude for magic, all she needed to do was pry it out of him. If he kept it up, he'd probably match her skill level in no time. Which was a feat in itself, as she had been training for years.

And then he touched it and all those positive thoughts flew away.

There he is... Cielle shook her head, placing her hand on her hip. "I suppose that'll do for now," She stated, dismissing her keyblade. "Let's get to it, I'm sure Cid is done by now."

Leading Kai to the large doors, she pushed them open, revealing a view that clashed with Traverse Town's rustic nature. The dock was on the smaller side of things, but it did its purpose: housing Cielle's Gummi Ship. It really looked like an oversized toy, but she felt it was charming. Cid was at the control panel, likely putting the finishing touches on it.

"About time you showed up, Yuffie and Aerith said their goodbyes at the shop," Cid told the pair.

Cielle nodded. "Alright, I'll be back soon," She told him, bowing.

"Stop that, you know you I'm happy to help," He waved her away, grinning.

Placing her hand on the ship, a small door opened. Cielle beckoned Kai to follow suit, and once the pair was in, she gave Cid a thumbs up. He nodded, hitting something on the control panel, and they were off.