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Title: Story Final: Fate Returned (Complete)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 19 April, 2008, 12:51:18 pm
This final chapter of the Blue stories takes place shortly after the Dragonian incident. It begins with the Goddess Astartyune and her trusted confident, Leadan, atop the Holy Tower.

Leaden: It's just battle after battle, indefinitely. Didn't we change history so that we could prevent this kind of bloodshed?

Astartyune: I understand, Leaden. This is not the new world I envisioned. What have I done wrong?

Leaden: But..there's nothing we can do now, is there?

Astartyune: ...No. Nothing at al-aaaaagh!

*Astartyune kneels from a sudden jolt of pain*

Leaden: My lady! What is the matter!?

Astartyune: N-nothing is wrong. I..am fine.

Leaden: Are you sure?

Astartyune: Yes, I'm sure. (My control..I feel..it is slipping. Due to my error, I feel an even worse catastrophe will befall us)

*Meanwhile, back at their hideout, some familiar faces are relaxing after yet another completed assignment*

Zeldafan: Mmmm, got any 3's?

Tobi: *shifty eyes* Go fish.

Zeldafan: Huh? Wait just a darn minute!

*Zeldafan stops the game and looks at Tobi's hand*

Zeldafan: You lying snake! Your hand is nothing but 3's!

Tobi: Go...fish?

Zeldafan: ARGH! This is why we don't play Go Fish anymore...

*Bob walks into the room*

Bob: Aryll, you look flustered. Did Tobi lie about having 3's again?

Zeldafan: YES! And don't call me Aryll...

Tobi: Tobi was just trying to play Go Fish...

Zeldafan: Yeah, well you suck at it.

Tobi: Oh Sempai! *cries*

Bob: That's enough. I have another assignment for you two, so get ready.

Zeldafan: Oh finally! What is it time, Bob-O?

Bob: Bob-O? Eh...anyway. I want you to go--

*Just then, a pillar of energy crashes through the room, opening a portal to an unknown area*

Bob: Hm?

Tobi: What's with the swirly energy thingie?

Zeldafan: Egh..it's a portal, Tobi. Where does it lead to anyway?

Bob: Hang on. I'll look.

*Bob walks up to the ominous portal and observes the inside. What he finds out shocks even him*

Bob: W-what? What is the meaning of this?

Zeldafan: Bob, what's up?

Bob: Come and see. This is..unbelievable.

*Zeldafan and Tobi observe the portal as well. Inside, they see the negative zone where Blue and his friends fought Solaris, but they are still inside frozen in time!*

Zeldafan: Wah! Bob! It's...it's Blue and LIlia and ILS!

Tobi: But didn't...how did..what is..ooooh, my head hurts!

Bob: (That fool. Could she really have done what I think she did?)

Zeldafan: Bob, do you know what this is all about?

Bob: I'll explain later. For now, just watch over the hideout until I return.



Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 19 April, 2008, 12:57:35 pm
*Bob enters the portal and it closes behind him*

Bob: I guess Astartyune didn't really change history afterall. What a mess she's caused.

*Bob walks up to Blue and friends frozen bodies*

Bob: Completely stiff. I should be able to undo this.

*Bob put his hands together and concentrates his power. The color returns to Blue and friends bodies and they are able to move once again*

Blue: Ah! What's going on!?

Bob: Glad to have you guys back.

Blue: Bob? What are you doing here? What's going on?

Lilia: Weren't we supposed to go back in time? To a new world?

ILS: Yeah, what gives!?

Bob: *sigh* So much to explain. Allow me to start by saying that there is no new world. At least not for you.

Blue: Wait, what do you mean? Is something wrong?

Bob: Horribly wrong. Astartyune overestimated her own power. It was beyond her capabilities to erase Solaris' existance from Earth's timeline, so she created an alternate Earth.

ILS: Alternate Earth?

Bob: Yes. An Alternate Earth. She couldn't change the fate of Earth, so she started over with a new one.

ILS: So Astartyune is reigning over a new Earth while we're all stuck here? What's the point of that? Wasn't the new world supposed to be for us to live in?

Bob: Oh, you are living there. It's just, they aren't...you.

Blue: What are you trying to say? That there are alternate timeline versions of us running around?

Bob: Precisely.

Lilia: Okay, this is just too weird. So basically, Astartyune botched up this Earth, so instead of fixing her mistakes, she slips it under the rug and starts anew? The nerve of her! Aren't Goddess' supposed to be perfect beings?

Bob: Supposedly, but that's apparently not true. Astartyune is not free from flaws or defects, especially those of a moral nature. Her lack of understanding is what caused these crises to befall Earth.

ILS: Now that you mention it, do we even had need of Gods? I mean, she's hawt and all, but come on!

Blue: I don't care whether we need her or not. I just know that we can't let things stay the way they are.

ILS: You're right, buddy. The beautiful women of Earth are counting on me afterall. I can't let them down.

Lilia: Let's do it, Blue. It's up to us to make things right again.

Blue: Well there you have it, Bob. I guess we're going to Copy Earth to settle this, right?

Bob: Correct, but first, we need to pick up a few friends.



Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 19 April, 2008, 01:38:10 pm
Blue: A few friends?

Bob: That's right. We can't forget Zeldafan and Tobi. They're still frozen back at the Baldovain inn, if memory serves. We'll need their help as well.

*Bob uses his power to rip open a portal to the forgotten Earth. Just like Blue and his friends, the entire planet is gray and in permanent stasis*

Lilia: This is awful. What's become of our world?

Bob: It's been forgotten. Lost in time in favor of Copy Earth.

ILS: I can't stand looking at this.

Blue: That's why we have to fix this. Earth will remain like this for all eternity of we don't do something.

Bob: Let's hurry along. The inn is just ahead.

*The group makes their way to the Baldovain Inn. Inside are the townspeople, along with Zeldafan and Tobi, frozen in their cheers*

Bob: They were here rooting for you the whole time, you know. Those two have the utmost faith in your abilities, Blue.

Blue: Heh. *to himself* Thanks guys.

Lilia: Can you save them, Bob?

Bob: Sure. I revived you, didn't I? Just stand back and watch.

*Bob concentrates his power and places his hands on Zeldafan and Tobi's lifeless figures. The color returns to their body and they can move once again*

Bob: Are you two okay?

Zeldafan: Ah! Blue! Everyone! If you're here, then that means...

Tobi: You defeated Solaris!

Blue: Yeah, we did. But look around you. It wasn't much of a victory.

*Zeldafan and Tobi glance around the room to see everything and everyone is gray and devoid of life*

Tobi: They're...statues..

Zeldafan: What happened here? Did Solaris do this?

Bob: Zeldafan. Tobi. Listen well. I'm about to explain to you the details of your next assignment.

*Bob informs the two of the entire situation involving Astartyune and Copy Earth*

Bob: So, do you both understand?

Zeldafan/Tobi: Uh....no.

Bob: I knew you wouldn't... Oh well, it doesn't matter anyway. Your job is to assist Blue and his companions.

Zeldafan: Got it!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 19 April, 2008, 02:10:56 pm
Bob: So I assume everyone's ready to depart?

ILS: Hold on just a minute.

Blue: What is it, ILS?

ILS: If we want regular Earth back to normal, wouldn't that mean we'd have to confront our alternate selves as well? I mean, I doubt they'd be too keen on just having to throw their lives away.

Bob: Good question, ILS. And you raised an important point. I implore you all to avoid antagonizing your alternate selves.

Lilia: Why is that?

Bob: Because they are much older and far more battle tested than you are. Going against them would mean certain death.

Blue: But, don't you think that we could convince them to fight on our side? I mean, they are us, aren't they?

Bob: Blue. We're trying to destory their world. The lives they fought so hard to protect. What would you do in their situation? Just go along with it?

Blue: ...I guess not.

Bob: Like I thought. Now I think we've spent enough time dawdling here. Let us be on our way. Zeldafan! The reverse lens!

Zeldafan: I'm on it!

*Zeldafan shuffles through her bag for the reverse lens*

Zeldafan: Hmm...bokuto, no *toss*...sorcerers ring, no *toss*...pudding cup, no *toss*...

*thud*

Tobi: My eye!

Zeldafan: Tobi, you're wearing a mask!

Tobi: Oh yeah.

Zeldafan: Now let's see...fairy in a bottle, no *toss*...potted shrub, no *toss*...sexy lingerie, Oh! How did that get in there? *blushes*

ILS: I'll take that! <3

Lilia: ILS!!!

Zeldafan: Where is it...Aha! Here it is! Reverse lens coming up!

Bob: Well it's about time. Now let's begin.

*Bob focuses his energy through the lens. The focused energy then creates a portal*

Bob: There. This should be a portal back to Copy Earth. Come along, everyone.

Blue: Let's go, guys!

Everyone: Right!

*The group enters the portal as it closes behind them. The portal then reopens, leading to a wide plain*

Blue: Is this...Copy Earth?

Bob: Looks like it. Well, I'll be seeing you kids later.

Lilia: Wait! Where are you going!?

Bob: Me? Oh, I'm just going to do some...research. I'll come find you in a while. Until then, stay out of trouble, would you?

*Bob disappears*

ILS: Well gee, that's reassuring.

Blue: Oh well. No use standing around here. We may as well find a town to rest at.



Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 20 April, 2008, 06:45:18 pm
*The group travels to the nearby city of Yuhagi. The group heads to the local inn to purchase a room for the day*

Zeldafan: Hey Blue! Why are packing it in already? The day's barely begun!

Blue: Because, Bob said we needed to stay out of trouble, didn't he? What better way to do that than settling down early?

Tobi: Aww, but Tobi wanted to go to the pub...

Blue: Not today, Tobi. Now let's go. Our room's upstairs.

Zeldafan/Tobi: *sigh*

*The gang heads up to their room to call it a day*

Blue: Here you go, Zeldafan.

*Blue gives Zeldafan a room key*

Blue: You and Tobi have the room across from ours. Me, Lilia and ILS will have this room. We'll see you guys in the morning.

Lilia/ILS: Night guys.

Zeldafan/Tobi: Night.

*The group goes into their rooms. Later that day...*

*Blue is looking out the window*

Blue: Hmm, seems like the world isn't that much different from ours.

Lilia: Yeah, I thought the same thing. Though I still can't help but wonder how much our lives have changed.

ILS: I'm probably the King of some country who married a hawt kung fu babe. Bet on it!

Blue: ILS, are you feeling alright?

ILS: Yeah, why?

Lilia: Because that's completely stupid.

ILS: It was just a hunch...

Blue: Well anyway, Bob said that our alternate selves are older than we are. That makes me wonder just how far ahead is this world than ours.

Lilia: I have a feeling we'll find out before long.

Blue: Perhaps...

*Meanwhile, in Zeldafan's room...*

Zeldafan: I wonder if our alternate selves still work for Bob.

Tobi: I wonder if they like pudding. Mmm, pudding...

Zeldafan: *facepalm*

*Meanwhile, Bob is journeying through an unknown temple of some sort*

Bob: Hmm, I can feel the transdimensional energy readings getting stronger. I must be close.

*Bob continues to the deepest area of the temple. There, he finds an altar with an ominous crystal glowing of various colors atop it*

Bob: That crystal must be the source of the energy.

*Bob grabs the crystal from the altar*

Bob: According to my research, these crystals are what's bonding the two worlds together. If my theory is correct, this may just be the solution to saving Real Earth.

*Bob disappears*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 20 April, 2008, 07:20:17 pm
*Later that night...*

*Bob reappears in Blue's room*

Bob: Everyone wake up! NOW!

*The roar of Bob's voice causes the 3 to immediately spring out of bed*

Blue: Ah! Bob! Ugh..what's going on?

Lilia: Is something wrong?

ILS: And while you're at it, explain why this couldn't wait til the morning. I need my beauty rest, you know.

Lilia: In that case, you should never wake up.

ILS: *sadly* Oh, Liliaaaaaaaa...  

Bob: Here. Look at this.

*Bob takes the crystal out of his bag and places it before Blue and the gang*

Blue: What is that?

Bob: It's a catalyst of pure transdimensional energy.

Lilia: What is it for?

Bob: It's energy found only in the space between dimensions. It allows for crossing between one dimension and another. Without it, we wouldn't have been able to come here.

ILS: Okay, we get that. But what does it have to do with us?

Bob: This energy, is being used for another purpose.

Blue: Another purpose?

Bob: That's right. This very energy is being used to sustain the existance of Copy Earth.

Lilia: Really? Then that means...

ILS: Destroying that crystal will destroy Copy Earth, right?

Bob: Yes. Well, if this was the last remaining crystal, that is.

Blue: There are more than that?

Bob: 5 to be exact.

*Bob crushes the crystal in his hand. The energy spills out and fades away*

Bob: Now there are 4 more.

*Meanwhile, atop the Holy Tower*

Astartyune: *gasp*

Leadan: My lady, what is the matter?

Astartyune: The Dimension Keys. One has been...shattered...

Leadan: What!? Who could've done this? ....Wait. Do you think they've...

Astartyune: I do not know. But I do know that whoever it is must be stopped, now.

Leadan: As you command, my lady. I will put a stop to this.

*Leadan disappears*

*Meanwhile, back at the inn*

Blue: So there are 4 more of these things, huh?

Bob: That's right. According to my readings, they are scattered across the planet.

Lilia: Across the entire planet? Oh boy, we've got a lot of work to do...

Leadan: Stop! You will go no further!

Group: !!!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 20 April, 2008, 07:56:14 pm
*Leadan reappears behind the group*

Leadan: Stop what you're doing. Right now! Leave this world be.

Blue: And just who are you!?

Leadan: Ah! Blue! So, it's true...

Blue: What's true? And how do you know me?

Leadan: Nevermind. It doesn't matter.

Bob: ...Leadan.

Leadan: You! I should've known you'd be behind this.

Lilia: What's going on?

Bob: Leadan, you can't hide the truth anymore. We know everything. We won't allow you and that failure of a Goddess to toy with the people of Earth anymore.

Leadan: Hold your tongue, knave. You will not mock the Goddess.

Bob: Can't you see what's happening here? This isn't real. It's all just a false reality.

Leadan: No. It IS real. The Goddess created this new world so that the people affected by her past mistake could have a second chance.

Blue: No. She created this world so that she could cover up her mistakes.

Lilia: That's right! She didn't do this for us. She did it for herself.

Leadan: Silence, you children! She was only doing what was right!

ILS: That's a lie! If she was really doing what was right, she would've owned up to her mistakes and strived for a better future. What she has done is twisted and selfish!

Leadan: Enough! I wouldn't expect you fools to understand. You will stop your actions, or else you'll pay the price.

ILS: I don't know about you guys, but I've had enough of listening to guy's prattling!

*ILS unsheathes his swords*

ILS: Get lost, or I'll cleave you in two!

Lilia: I'm with you!

*Lilia brandishes her daggers*

Lilia: If you want to stop us, you're going to have to fight us first!

Leadan: Do you children really think you can defeat me?

ILS: I don't see why not! Let's do it, Lilia!

*ILS and Lilia charge straight for Leadan*

Bob: No! Stop!!

ILS: Take this! Rrragh!

Leadan: ...Aura.

*ILS and Lilia attack, but their attempts are made futile when a barrier erects around Leadan. The barrier sharply expands and sends the two flying into the wall*

ILS/Lilia: Aaagh! Oof!

Blue: Ah! Are you two alright!?

*The sounds of the struggle awaken Zeldafan and Tobi. The two rush into the room to see what's happening*

Zeldafan: Guys! What's going on here!?

Tobi: Who is that?

Leadan: Hmph. More pests.

*Zeldafan readies her bokuto*

Zeldafan: Just who are you calling pests, pal!?

*A red light shines forth from the hole in Tobi's mask*

Tobi: You'll regret messing with us.

Bob: No! Stand down, you two!

Zeldafan: Wait, why!?

Bob: Just do as I say!

Zeldafan: *grumble* Fine.

Tobi: Mmph.

Leadan: This is your last warning. Stay away from the Dimension Keys, unless you all have a death wish.

*Leadan disappears*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 20 April, 2008, 08:47:26 pm
*Meanwhile, atop the Holy Tower*

Leadan: I've returned.

Astartyune: Did your efforts prove successful?

Leadan: No, unfortunately. And it's just as I feared. The Original Blue and his friends are the ones behind all of this.

Astartyune: So they've uncovered the truth. But how did they escape into this world?

Leadan: They were assisted by him.

Astartyune: You mean...the dimension traveller? But how? Why?

Leadan: I wish I knew. But now that he's interfered, this makes things that much more difficult. What do you suggest we do?

Astartyune: Calling upon this world's Blue and his companions will be a risky prospect.

Leadan: Do you question their integrity?

Astartyune: I'm only saying that considering the circumstances, relying on their aid is not the best idea. I will handle this problem on my own.

*Astartyune raises her hands into the air. Just then, 4 beams of light rain down from the sky and down to Earth*

Astartyune: If they wish to destroy the Dimension Keys, they will have to defeat my ancient guardians first.

Leadan: But, what if they are to fail?

Astartyune: Even if they do not succeed, the final key will not fall to them. I will make sure of that.

*The next morning, back at the inn, the group is wide awake, troubled about the events of last night*

ILS: Damn. I can't believe I botched that up!

Lilia: ILS, settle down! You've got a nasty scrape on your leg. Let me take a look at it.

Blue: Mmmn...

Bob: Something the matter, Blue?

Blue: You mean besides everything?

Bob: Point taken. Ah well, no use sulking about it here. It's time we got going.

Blue: Yeah, I guess. But where to?

Bob: Hmm, the closest crystal from here is the one that lies hidden somewhere in Rothaire Kingdom. It's due southeast of here.

Blue: Rothaire Kingdom, huh? Well then let's go, everyone. We've got a long road ahead of us.

*The group leaves the inn. On their way out of the City, the local trinkets shop*

Zeldafan: Oh wow! A trinkets shop! Oooh, can we go in!? Please please please!

Tobi: Oh boy! Tobi loves trinkets!

Blue: Aw, come on, you two. You know we don't have time for this.

Bob: Well Blue, it wouldn't hurt to take a leisure trip every once in a while. I must say, I'm interested as well.

Blue: Oh fine. But don't take too long...

Zeldafan/Tobi: YES! *highfive*

*Zeldafan and Tobi rush to the door, only to have it slam open and hit them right in the face. Just then, A group of people storm out of the door in a frantic rush. One of them being the storekeeper*

*The storekeeper notices Blue's group standing by the door*

Storekeeper: Huh? Oh sorry! We're closed. *nervous laugh*

Man: Hey! What are you doing!? Hurry up!

Storekeeper: Right! Coming!

ILS: What the heck was that all about?

Lilia: I don't know. It looked like they were in trouble though.

Blue: Yeah well let them worry about it. We've got problems of our own. Let's get out of here.

Lilia: Mmm, I hope they'll be okay.

Zeldafan: Uuugh....did somebody get the license plate of that Behemoth?

*The group makes their way out of the city through the southeast gate*

Bob: ...ILS.

ILS: Yeah, what's up?

Bob: About Rothaire Kingdom...

ILS: Hm?

Bob: Oh...nevermind. It's nothing.

ILS: Eh? *scratches head*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 21 April, 2008, 08:16:52 am
*Blue and the group head on their way to Rothaire Kingdom. Along the way, they come across a small group of thugs traveling in the opposite direction*

Lilia: Hey, who are those guys?

Blue: Why does it matter? Let's keep going.

Lilia: Fine...

*The group passes by the thugs without a care. Just then, the thugs turn around and call out to them*

Thug1: Hey!

*The group turns around*

Blue: What?

Thug2: Don't you know who we are!?

Blue: Mmm, no. Don't care, really.

Thug3: What nerve! We're the Bayview Thugs! And this world will be under our control before long!

Blue: Eh, good for you.

Lilia: Blue!

Blue: What? It's no business of ours. If they want this world, they can have it. It's only going to be destroyed by us anyway.

Thug1: What did you say!?

ILS: Yeah, Blue's right, Lilia. So long as they don't get in our way, they're no threat to us.

Lilia: Ooh, I don't know...

Thug2: No threat, you say? You've got a lot moxy, kid.

Zeldafan: Ugh, will you shut up already!?

Thug3: No you shut up! *raspberry*

Zeldafan: *sweatdrop* Are these guys serious?

Tobi: No one tells my sempai to shut up.

Thug1: Oh yeah? Well we just did!

Tobi: Die then.

*Tobi takes out a kunai and runs toward the Dark Knights*

Tobi: Here I co--oh..OH...whoa! OOF!

*Tobi trips on a rock, causing his mask to fall off*

Tobi: *covering his face* Ah! My mask! Somebody get it! Get it! *cries*

Everybody:*sweatdrop*

Zeldafan: Geez, Tobi. That's so embarassing...

*Zeldafan grabs Tobi's mask and hands it to him. He then places it back on his face*

Tobi: Tobi has returned! Ha HA!

Blue: Ugh, are we just about done here?

Thug1: Man, these guys are idiots. Let's get out of here.

Thug2: You said it.

Thug3: I'm with you.

*The thugs go on their way*

Lilia: Well gee, that's not good for morale.

Zeldafan: Thanks a lot, Tobi. Now we're incompetent.

Tobi: Sorry, sempai...

Blue: *sigh* Let's just get out of here.

Bob: That was...entertaining...

*The group continues on their way*



Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 21 April, 2008, 09:36:20 am
Bob: Okay...we should be entering Rothaire territory in just a matter of hours.

Blue: Yeah, about that...

Bob: What?

Blue: Just how do you know where we're going? I mean, aren't you a stranger to this world just like we are?

Lilia: Yeah! I've been wondering that too.

Bob: No. Unlike yourselves, there is no alternate version of me.

ILS: Then..why is that?

Bob: Kids, I'm not Bob the Omnipotent for nothing, you know. Although for a time, I wasn't aware that this world was in fact, a copy, Astartyune's power has no governance over me. So instead of falling prey to her trick and being frozen in time, I was merely moved to Copy Earth.

Blue: Mm, okay. I guess that makes sense. But now that raises another question. You and that Leadan guy acted as if you knew eachother. Just who is he?

Bob: He's an enemy.

Blue: But...

Bob: That's all you need to know.

Blue: *sigh* Fine.

Zeldafan: *whispering to Blue* Don't worry about it, Blue. We don't know anything about Bob's past either. Heck, he never tells us anything.

Tobi: *whispering* We just follow him because he's cool.

Zeldafan: Isn't he though!?

Blue: *facepalm*

*After several hours, the group finally crosses the border into Rothaire Kingdom. Upon arriving, they traverse into a dense forest*

Bob: Hmm...

Lilia: Bob, are you sure we're going the right way?

ILS: Yeah, there's no specific trail through here. What gives?

Bob: Uhm...

Blue: Don't tell me we're lost...

Bob: Okay. Then I won't tell you.

Blue: *sigh* Aren't you supposed to be omnipotent?

Bob: *Cough* Even my power has its limits.

Lilia: Hmph, nice coverup.

Zeldafan: Now what do we do? It's going to get dark soon.

Bob: Now now, settle down. We'll be just fine. Logic would dictate that going straight ahead in one direction would lead us out of the forest eventually. Let's just keep on our way.

Blue: Hmph. Whoever thinks Bob shouldn't lead us anymore, say "I".

Everyone: I!

Bob: ...Shut up.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 21 April, 2008, 10:55:53 am
*The group continued to travel in the same direction for hours, and just as Bob predicted, they arrive at a clearing. At the clearing lies the Fujin Temple. The same temple where ILS met Fallon 8 years ago*

Bob: Ha! I told you that we-

Blue: Yeah whatever.

Bob: *under his breath* Ass.

Blue: Excuse me?

Bob: ...Nothing.

Lilia: What is this place?

ILS: Yo, check this sign. It's written in some kind of weird language.

Zeldafan: It's written in Chinese. Which is strange when you consider China doesn't even exist in this universe. Meh, I'll translate. The sign reads...Fujin..Temple.

Blue: Should we go in?

Lilia: Why not? It looks nice enough.

*Bob glances at ILS*

Bob: Well, should we?

ILS: Huh? Why are you asking me all of a sudden?

Bob: Just because...

ILS: Eh, you're weird. Well uhm, sure. Why not?

Blue: I guess that settles it. Let's go.

*The group ascends the stairway and enters the temple*

Blue: Helloooooooo! Anyone here!?

*A monk of the temple appears to greet the group*

Monk: Welcome travelers to our temple. What brings you to our humble abode?

Bob: Ahem, I'll answer that. Me and my companions here were on our way to Rothaire Castle, but we've seem to have lost our bearings. If you would be so kind, can you point us in the right direction?

??: Oh ho! Who have we here?

*The Master Monk enters the main hall*

Monk: Oh Master! We have visitors! A group of travelers who've appeared to have lost their way.

Master: Ah, I see. Where are you hea--hm?

*Master glances at Blue, Lilia, and ILS*

Master: (Those 3 youths. They look oddly familiar to the individuals in Fallon's vision)

ILS: Hey, is something up, old dude?

Lilia: ILS! Mind your manners!

ILS: What? He's old, isn't he?

Lilia: Well yes, but..oh nevermind...

Master: You. The one with the brazen tongue.

ILS: Who? Me?

Master: Yes you. Are you the one they call, "ILS"?

ILS: Uhm, yeah. But how did you know that?

Master: Weren't you traveling with my former student Fallon several years ago?

ILS: Hey dude, I don't know any Fallon. You must've got me mixed up with some other ILS.

Master: I understand. Sorry for the misunderstanding, young one. Now then, what can I do for you?

Bob: We need to know the way to Rothaire Castle.

Master: Ah, Rothaire Castle. That's just northeast of here. Keep on your way and you'll be there in a matter of days.

Blue: Really? Thanks, Master Monk.

Master: The pleasure was mine, travelers. May your journies be safe.

*The group leaves Fujin Temple and heads toward the northeast*

Lilia: ILS, that guy recognized you. That must mean...

Blue: That alternate ILS was here at some point in time.

ILS: And you knew that, didn't you Bob? That's why you ask me if I wanted to go in, right?

Bob: Hm? I don't know what you're talking about.

Zeldafan: Bob, there's something you're not telling us.

Bob: That's enough. You will find out when the time comes.

ILS: ...


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 21 April, 2008, 11:43:05 am
*After several days of traveling, the group arrives in Rothaire Castle Town, the location of yet another Dimension Key*

Lilia: This is the place, right?

Bob: Sure is.

Blue: Whew, finally. Man, I'm beat. Let's get to the inn, pronto.

*The group check into the inn and goes up to their room*

Blue: So Bob, why did we need to come here? Is there another Dimension Key here?

Bob: You guessed it. According to my readings, the temple housing the Dimension Key lies directly underneath Castle Rothaire. That's where we're going first thing tomorrow.

Blue: Sounds good to me.

*Meanwhile, ILS is standing in the corner of the room, with a troubled look on his face*

Lilia: ILS, what's the matter? It's not like you to sulk.

ILS: He's there, isn't he?

Blue: Who are you talking about, ILS?

ILS: Me. I'm in that castle, aren't I?

Lilia: ILS, that's nonsense.

Bob: Not nonsense at all. He's indeed correct. ILS IS the King of Rothaire.

Blue/Lilia: !!!

ILS: So it's true, huh? I've been having that feeling ever since we left Yuhagi City.

Lilia: We're not going to have to fight him, are we?

Bob: There's a possibility, Lilia. One that can't be ignored.

Blue: But you said the Dimension Key lies beneath the castle, right? Can't we get there without having to confront ILS?

Bob: Hmm, it's unlikely. The door leading to the lower levels is sealed off. Chances are, ILS holds to key to that door.

ILS: Well can't we just bust it open? I mean, it's just a door, right?

Bob: One would think that, but no. It is no ordinary door. The door leads to the remains of Ancient Rothaire Castle. It's no place for regular people to trudge through, so the ministers sealed it off using archaic magic. The only key allowing entrance should be in the hands of the ruling King.

Blue: Hmm, is that right? Hey wait! How do you know all of this, Bob?

*Bob strikes a heroic pose*

Bob: I'm Bob the Omnipotent, remember? I know everything.

Zeldafan: That....or he just looked at this old history book here. See look. It has everything he just said word for word.

Bob: I didn't look at that! Honest! *shifty eyes*

Blue: Eh, suit yourself. Anyway, it's time for bed, guys. We've got a big day ahead of us.

Bob: Yeah. Make sure you all get a good nights sleep. See you all in the morning.

*Bob disappears*

Lilia: Zeldafan, do you know where he goes every night? He never sleeps with us at the inn...

Zeldafan: Eh, beats me. I guess he's just mysterious like that.

Tobi: Tobi thinks he goes out for pudding.

*The group glares at Tobi*

Tobi: ...What?


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: Jawooooooooooo on 22 April, 2008, 07:37:37 am
*makes a worthless post just to spite you while you're adding another chapter*
 :P


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 22 April, 2008, 08:23:51 am
Stupid Jawo...

*The next morning, the group reconvenes outside the Castle gates, ready for the infiltration*

Blue: Mmmmn, where his Bob? He should've been here hours ago.

Lilia: Do you think we should go without him?

Bob: Perish the thought, Lilia.

*Bob appears behind the group*

Blue: About time. Where were you?

Bob: Sorry. I was lost on the path of life.

Zeldafan: Hey! That's my line!

Tobi: Oh no it's not, sempai! It's Kaka--

Zeldafan: Don't say it!

Blue: Who cares who's line it is!? Let's just get this started.

*The group, now rejoined with Bob, proceeds to the Castle gates. As usual, they are halted by the guards*

Guard1: Hold! State your business!

Blue: Uhm...

*Blue whispers to Bob*

Blue: What's our business?

Bob: What do you think? We request an audience with King ILS.

Blue: Huh? So soon?

Bob: What choice do we have?

Blue: Fine. I get it.

*Blue consults the guard*

Blue: *Ahem* We request an audience with King ILS.

Guard2: King ILS? Excuse you, but our ruler is the Great King Mads.

Everyone: Mads???

*The group looks at ILS*

ILS: Eh heh heh.. *turns red*

Guard1: Anyway, King Mads isn't accepting any audiences now, so be on your way.

Lilia: Ha, I thought you'd say that. *cracks knuckles*

Bob: Lilia.

Lilia: Yes?

Bob: You're not going to do one of those ridiculous cutie poses, are you?

Lilia: Yeah, why?

Bob: Don't.

Lilia: Aww, but...

Bob: No.

Lilia: Tsch, fine.

Zeldafan: Hiiiyah!

*smack* *twack* *thud*

Blue: Hm?

*The group looks over to see that Zeldafan knocked out the guards*

Zeldafan: Door's open, guys. Let's mosey!

Blue: We should've done that from the get go...

*The group enters the front gate and arrives in the Main Hall*

Blue: Okay, does anyone know the way to the throne room?

Zeldafan: I think ILS is asking one of those maids over there.

Lilia: *sweatdrop* Oh, he's not asking her where the throne room is...

*ILS is hitting up a castle maid*

ILS: Hey, sweetheart. Let's say you and me find an empty room and I'll show you my sword. And I don't mean the ones strapped to my back either. *raises eyebrow*

Maid: Try me. *giggles* <3

ILS: Enguarde, my pet. Just follow me and we'll get this party sta-aaccck!

*Lilia jerks ILS by his collar*

Lilia: Ugh, you're disgusting!

ILS: But, Lilia! I was just trying to have some fun!

Lilia: Whatever! Ms. Maid, please excuse this sex-driven beast. If it's not too much trouble, could you tell us where the throne room is?

Maid: Eh, find it yourself.

*The Maid walks away*

Lilia: ...That ****.

Zeldafan: Don't worry about it, Lilia! Tobi found the way, didn't you, Tobi?

Tobi: I sure did, sempai! I'm sensing energy akin to ILS' down the hallway to the left.

Blue: To the left, huh? Let's go!

*The group trudges down the left hallway*

Tobi: Wait! Isn't Tobi a good boy!?

Blue: No time for that!

Tobi: ...Meanie.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 22 April, 2008, 09:31:19 am
*The upon reaching the end of the hallway, the group arrives at the throne room*

Blue: Is this it, Tobi?

Tobi: The energy I sensed is coming from this room. This is definitely it.

Blue: Well you heard the man, let's get in there!

Bob: Wait, everyone!

Blue: What is it?

Bob: I just wanted to say that, if the worst does happen, if we do have to fight ILS, I want none of you to hold back. Understood?

Blue: Yeah, we know that, Bob. He may be our friend, but if he intends to keep us from saving Earth, he's our enemy as well. And we don't pull punches with our foes.

Bob: I trust you all feel the same way?

Lilia: I do.

Zeldafan: Same here.

Tobi: You got it.

Bob: And you, ILS?

ILS: I'm fine.

Bob: Well then, Blue?

Blue: Yeah, let's go.

*The group opens the door and enters the throne room. Upon entering, they find King ILS, who will be referred to as Mads, with his back turned, staring out the window*

Mads: Oh boy, who is it now? I thought I told the guards no audiences!? Man, I hate those.

Blue: ILS!

Mads: What the? I think I recognize that voice...

*Mads turns around to see Blue and his group standing before him*

Mads: Ah! A-am I seeing things? There's no way... Blue? Lilia? ME!? Ugh, I need to lay off the ****...

Bob: You're not seeing things, ILS. It's really us.

Mads: Well if it isn't Bob, Zeldafan, and Tobi too. Just..what's going on? If we're here, then how are you here? Aren't you guys supposed to be...us?

Bob: Supposedly, yes. But we're not. Listen well, for I have much to explain, though you may not like it.

Mads: Yeah, I pretty much got that vibe the moment I saw you all here. Tell me everything.

*Bob explains to Mads the entire situation involving Earth and Copy Earth, and the quest to find the Dimension Keys*

Bob: So now do you understand? Stand in our way, and we'll have to fight you.

*The group gets into fighting position*

Mads: Hey hey hey, calm down. Why would I stand in your way?

Bob: What?

Mads: You're just doing what's right, afterall. I've no right to try and stop you.

Blue: But..don't you care that we're trying to destroy this world?

Mads: Ha ha ha ha ha!!!

Lilia: What's so funny!?

Mads: You! I thought you guys knew me better than that! Just look at me! I'm everything I never wanted to be!!!

ILS: Agh...

Mads: You should know that better than anyone, little me! You are me, aren't you!?

ILS: Yeah..you're right. I always despised being royalty. That's what urged me to run away from home and become a bounty hunter.

Mads: I took up the throne after Father was murdered 5 years ago. I didn't want to, but I knew it would've made him happy. Even still, it was the worst decision of my life.

Lilia: But ILS...if you didn't want to live like this, why didn't you just leave?

Mads: And abdicate my responsibilities? I couldn't do that. The people of this country needed me. I may be a selfish pervert, but there's no way I'd betray the hopes of my Father and my people.

Blue: ILS, I'm sorry...

Mads: Enough of that. Here. You said you needed this right?

*Mads tosses the basement Key to Blue*

Blue: But ILS..I...

Mads: What are you getting all mopey for? Go! Save Earth. I don't care what happens to me. I'm already dead anyway...

ILS: ...

Mads: You'll find the stairway to the Basement down at the end of the right hallway. Now get moving.

Blue: ILS...Thank you.

*The group leaves the Throne Room and heads for the right hallway*

Mads: Little me! Wait!

ILS: Yeah, Big me?

Mads: Listen to me. Never ever abandon your hopes and dreams due to obligation for another. It's just not worth it. Cherish life, and live it how you want to. You've already got the right idea, don't turn back now. Understand me?

ILS: I got ya!

Mads: Good. Now go on. Get out of here.

ILS: Alright! Oh, and Big me...

Mads: Yeah?

ILS: Thanks.

Mads: Of course.

*ILS leaves to catch up with the rest of the group*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 22 April, 2008, 11:09:09 am
*ILS runs down the right hallway and rejoins the group*

ILS: Hey guys. Sorry I'm late.

Blue: What were you doing?

ILS: Just..taking care of some business.

Blue: Fair enough. Let's go. The basement door is just ahead.

ILS: Right.

*The group descends the stairs leading into the Castle Basement*

Lilia: Aaah! It's pitch black down here!

Zeldafan: Yeah! I can't see a thing!

Lilia: Blue! Do something!

Blue: Alright alright! Just put a sock in it, would you?

*Blue uses his fire magic to ignite his hand, lighting the way*

Blue: Stay close, everyone.

*The group ventures deeper and deeper into the lower levels of the castle. After a while, they come across a large steel door*

Lilia: Is that the door?

Blue: We'll soon find out. ILS, try and open the door.

ILS: Got it.

*ILS pulls on the door handles with all his might, but to no avail*

ILS: Didn't budge an inch. This looks like the real deal.

Blue: Alright. I'm trying the key now.

*Blue inserts the key into the keyhole. Upon turning the key, the door completely fades away, revealing the entrance to Ancient Castle Rothaire*

Zeldafan: Alrighty! We made it!

Lilia: And it's not dark in there either. Thank goodness.

Blue: Yeah, I guess I can put out the fire now.

*The group enters the decrepit castle. It's interior is riddled with old dusty statues and fallen pillars*

Blue: Be careful guys. This place looks rickety.

Tobi: Psst, Blue.

Blue: What is it, Tobi?

Tobi: It's Bob. He's gone!

Blue: What!?

*Blue looks around, but Bob is nowhere to be seen*

Blue: What could've happened!?

Lilia: Do you think he got lost back there?

Zeldafan: Knowing Bob, he's probably wandered off somewhere on his own again.

Blue: But without him, how are we supposed to find the Dimension Key?

ILS: Well, we're in the general area, right? I guess we'll just have to do it the old fashioned way.

Blue: *sigh* I guess you're right. In that case, let's split up. If we all search in different places, we'll find it that much faster. ILS, you take the corrider to the west.

ILS: Got it.

Blue: Lilia, you go down the East Corridor.

Lilia: Alright.

Blue: Zeldafan, you take the Northwest Corridor.

Zeldafan: Gotcha.

Blue: Tobi, you take the Northeast Corridor.

Tobi: Understood.

Blue: And I'll take the North Corridor. We'll meet back here in 1 hour to check our progress. Okay, let's get started.

Group: Right!

*The group seperates and heads down their designated paths*

Lilia: Uh oh. I've forgotten how creepy this place was. Oooh, doesn't Blue know that he's not supposed to let the defenseless girl go alone?

*thud*

Lilia: *gasp* What was that!?

*Lilia turns around*

Lilia: Oh. It was just an old painting. I really need to calm--

*The floor beneath Lilia collaspes and she falls through*

Lilia: AAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!

*Lilia's cry was heard throughout the entire castle. It alerts the group*

Blue: Ah! That was Lilia! She must be in trouble!

*The group comes together at the meeting point upon hearing Lilia's cry*

Blue: You guys heard it too!?

ILS: Yeah! Is Lilia alright!?

Blue: I don't know!

Zeldafan: Well then let's find her! Where is she!?

Blue: She went down the East pathway. Let's hurry!

*The group follows the East corridor in search of Lilia. They come across the hole in the floor and stop to investigate*

ILS: Do you think...she fell down there?

Blue: I sure hope not. There's no telling when it ends. I don't think she could survive a fall that long.

Zeldafan: Tobi! Do it!

Tobi: Yes, sempai!

*Tobi performs a handseal*

Blue: What's he doing?

Zeldafan: If Lilia's still alive, Tobi will be able to tell. How's it look, Tobi? Is Lilia still with us?

Tobi: ....Yes. Lilia's still alive and well. Apparently the hole isn't as deep as it looks.

Blue: Well that's good enough for me.

*Blue yells into the hole*

Blue: Lilia! Can you hear me!?

Lilia: Ugh....Blue? Blue!? Is that you!?

Blue: Yeah! It's me! Are you okay!?

Lilia: Yes! I'm just fine!

Blue: What's down there!?

*Lilia looks around*

Lilia: Ah! It looks like an entrance to some kind of temple!

Blue: A temple?

Zeldafan: Blue, Bob told us that he found the first Dimension Key inside of a temple like structure.

Blue: Yeah, I'm guessing we found our mark.

*Blue yells into the hole*

Blue: Lilia! Stay where you are! We're coming down!

Lilia: Alright!

Blue: Ready, guys?

Group: Ready.

Blue: Let's go!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 22 April, 2008, 05:35:41 pm
*The group jumps down the hole and joins back up with Lilia*

Blue: Lilia!

Lilia: Guys! You made it!

Blue: You're not hurt, are you?

Lilia: I might have a scrape, or a bump or two, but I'm okay.

Blue: Good. I guess you falling down that hole wasn't such a bad thing afterall.

Lilia: You think the Dimension Key is in there?

Blue: Looks like it. But there's only one way to find out. Let's go in.

*The group enters the temple*

Zeldafan: Hmm...

Tobi: Watcha lookin at, sempai?

Zeldafan: Compared to the rest of the joint, this place is in pretty good shape.

Tobi: I guess you're right.

Blue: Think it has any relevance, Zeldafan?

Zeldafan: Nah. It was just an observation.

ILS: But now that you mention it, I wonder who built these temples. And who enshrined the Dimension Keys there.

Blue: Yeah, that is strange. Do you think that there's any ancient folklore or legends surrounding them?

Zeldafan: There's a good possibility, Blue. I'm thinking that civilizations of old maybe found them and thought they were symbols of power or something to that effect.

ILS: Hmm, I was thinking the same thing, Zeldafan.

Lilia: Gee, since when did you guys get so boring, huh?

Blue: Well excuse us for making astute observation, Lilia.

ILS: Yeah. Heaven forbid that we do something useful.

Lilia: Hey! What's that supposed to mean!?

Tobi: They mean to say that you're usele--

*Zeldafan covers Tobi's mouth*

Zeldafan: Tobi! Shhhh!!

*The group continues to the deepest area of the Temple. There they find the altar with the Dimension Key atop it*

Lilia: Is that the Dimension Key?

Blue: Sure is. I'll go get it.

*Blue ascends the altar and grabs the Dimension Key*

Blue: Alright! We got one!

ILS: Yeah! Now smash it, Blue!

Blue: Got it!

*Blue prepares to smash the Dimension Key on the ground, when it suddenly begins to shine fiercely*

Blue: Eh, what the...?

Lilia: What's going on?

Zeldafan: Blue! Get rid of it! Hurry!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 23 April, 2008, 12:46:25 pm
Blue: Egh!

*Blue tosses the Dimension Key far away, just before it bursts into a column of light*

Blue: Whew, that was a close one. Thanks, Zeldafan.

Zeldafan: No problem, Blue. But I don't think we're in the clear yet. Look.

*A massive red paw is seen reaching from out of the column of light*

ILS: W-what IS that!?

Tobi: I think we're about to find out.

Blue: Be on your guard, everyone!

*The creature fully emerges from the light. It's an enormous lion-like creature with a fiery mane and a ruby jewel shining in its head*

Lilia: Ah!

Lion: I am Rubian Leonis, one of the 4 crystal beasts.

ILS: It can speak!?

Leonis: Silence. I was charged with the task of guarding the Dimension Key from any and all who seek to destroy it. Leave now.

Blue: And if we don't!?

Leonis: Then I will crush you!!!

Blue: !!!

*Leonis leaps into the air over the group, he descends, intending to crush the group under his overwhelming weight*

Blue: Everyone! Out of the way! Quickly!

*The group quickly passes behind Leonis just in time to escape unharmed*

Leonis: Raargh!!

Zeldafan: Blue! Any ideas on how to fight this thing?

Blue: No, not yet. For now, just focus on evading his attacks.

Zeldafan: Okay!

Leonis: You won't get away from this!! Ha!

*The flame on Leonis' tail begins to flare. He swings his tail back and forth, causing embers to shoot at the group*

Lilia: Aaah!

Blue: Lilia!

*Blue grabs Lilia and sets her beside him*

Blue: Everyone! Get by me!

*The group huddles around Blue and he quickly erects a barrier, sheilding the group from the ember attack*

ILS: Good work, Blue!

Blue: *panting* At this rate, we won't be able to keep dodging his attacks. We must go on the offense to find a weak spot.

Lilia: Leave that to me!

*Lilia rushes off to confront Leonis*

Zeldafan: No, Lilia! Don't go alone!! We have to work together!

Lilia: I'll find your weak spot, no problem!

Leonis: Foolish girl! Ryah!

*Leonis fires a searing beam from the ruby in his head*

Lilia: Aah!

Tobi: She won't be able to avoid that!!

Zeldafan: Lilia! Look out!

*Zeldafan quickly moves in and pushes Lilia out of the way, causing her instead to get hit by the attack*

Zeldafan: Aaaaaaagh!!

Blue: Zeldafan!

Tobi: Sempai, no!!

Leonis: This will end it!

*Leonis fires another beam at Zeldafan*

Tobi: Hang on, sempai!

*Tobi rushes in and slings Zeldafan over his shoulder*

Tobi: Sempai, are you okay?

Zeldafan: Ugh...Tobi..look out...

Tobi: !!!

*Tobi quickly performs a handseal, but it's too late. The beam tears through both of them*

ILS: *gasp*

Blue: No! This can't be happening!

Lilia: It's all my fault!

Leonis: Impudent fools. ...What? A log?

Blue: Why is there a log...?

Tobi: Substitution Jutsu. Pretty nifty trick for getting out of jams.

ILS: Tobi! Zeldafan! You're alive!

Tobi: Of course. We won't go down so easily.

*Tobi lays Zeldafan on the ground*

Tobi: Zeldafan, will you be alright?

Zeldafan: Yeah...I'll be fine. I just won't be able to fight anymore. I'm sorry.

Tobi: It's okay. Rest.

Zeldafan: Go. Blue and the others need your help. I'll try not to get in the way.

Tobi: Understood.

Leonis: *growls* Impressive tactic.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 23 April, 2008, 01:48:34 pm
Blue: Alright guys, we have to attack together. He's much too large and powerful for us to take individual shots.

ILS: Do you have a specific strategy, though?

Blue: Hmm..I think...ILS, go for his tail. You get rid of it while the rest of us keep him distracted, got it?

ILS: Yeah, I'm on it.

Blue: Let's get going!

*Blue casts an Aqua spell on Leonis to grab his attention*

Blue: Ha!

Leonis: It's going to take a lot more water than that to quell my flames.

Tobi: Well then this should keep you busy...

*Tobi performs a handseal*

Tobi: Ninja Art: Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu.

*A multitude of Tobi clones appear*

Tobi: Blue, Lilia, leave this to us. We should keep him distracted long enough.

Blue: Alright. It's in your hands, Tobi.

Lilia: Good luck.

*Tobi and his clones begin to hurl shuriken at Leonis, but none are able to penetrate his rough hide. Meanwhile, ILS takes the opportunity to sneak behind Leonis and leap onto his tail undetected*

ILS: Alright, let's cut this baby off, shall we?

*ILS takes one of his swords and slices clean through Leonis' tail*

ILS: Yeah! That did it! .....Wha..?

*In a burst of flame, Leonis' tail completely reforms itself, and the resulting blast sends ILS flying back towards the group*

ILS: Aaaaaaaaagh! Ooof!

Lilia: ILS! Are you alright!?

Blue: What happened?

ILS: Damn. I cut off his tail, but...it came back!

Blue: Agh, I guess that plan's out.

*Meanwhile, Leonis has just defeated the last of Tobi's clones*

Leonis: Is that all you can muster up?

Tobi: *panting* That happened quicker than I expected...

Blue: Tobi, are you still good to fight?

Tobi: Yeah, I'm fine. We just need a better plan. This guy is gonna fry us before long.

Blue: I know, I know, but we can we do?

Leonis: Are you ready to concede? I really don't want to have to kill you.

Tobi: Not likely. We're just getting started!

*Tobi performs another handseal*

Tobi: Water Style: Water Dra-- Ah!

ILS: Tobi, what's the matter?

Tobi: There's no source of water here! I can't do the ju--Aaagggh!!

*Leonis crushes Tobi under his paw*

Zeldafan: Aaah! Tobi!!

Leonis: I gave you a chance to flee, but you didn't take it. Now I'll make your end slow and painful!

*Leonis applies further pressure, slowly crushing Tobi's body*

Tobi: Guaaaaaagh!!

Zeldafan: Guys, Tobi's going to die if you don't do something!!

ILS: Zeldafan's right, Blue! What do we do!?

Blue: Hang on! I'm thinking!

Lilia: No time to think, Blue! We need to take action!

*Lilia reaches into her hip bag and pulls out a small circular object*

Lilia: This should work. Cover your eyes, everyone!

Blue: Ah, alright!

*The group covers their eyes*

Lilia: Try this on for size, Leonis!

*Lilia tosses the object at Leonis. It explodes, causing a flash of intense bright light to fill the entire area*

Leonis: *roars* My eyes! What have you done!? Gragh!

Lilia: How did you like my special flash bomb? <3

*Leonis thrashes about, freeing Tobi from his grip. Lilia then quickly recovers him and brings him back to the group*

Lilia: Tobi, how are you feeling?

Tobi: *cough* Thank you, Lilia. I owe you...my life.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 23 April, 2008, 03:11:20 pm
Blue: Nice going, Lilia!

*ILS helps Tobi to his feet*

ILS: Are you alright, buddy?

Tobi: Yes. I may be a little beat up, but I can still fight.

Zeldafan: Blue!

Blue: Zeldafan?

Zeldafan: While he's distracted, hurry and nail him! This is your chance!

Blue: Yeah, but with what?

Tobi: Blue, can you perhaps conjure up some water for me? I'll handle the rest.

Blue: Sure.

*Blue casts another Aqua spell. A sphere of water forms above his head*

Tobi: That should do nicely. Now then...

*Tobi performs another handseal*

Tobi: Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!

*The water sphere turns into a massive water dragon and heads straight for Leonis. The dragon opens its gaping mouth and clamps down on Leonis, submerging him in a torrential deluge*

Leonis: Noooooooo!!!

*After the attack, Leonis is left completely incapacitated, unable to move*

Leonis: Uuugh....

Zeldafan: You did it, Tobi!

Tobi: Now, Blue! Finish him off!

Blue: Got it!

*Blue runs toward Leonis to deal the finishing blow, but is halted when he hears a yell from above*

??: Hyaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!

Blue: W-what the..?

Lilia: Who is that!?

Zeldafan: It's....Bob!!!

Tobi: Bob!?

*Bob descends from the air above Leonis' head. He comes down and stomps on the ruby in his head with devastating force, shattering it completely*

Bob: Hmph!

Leonis: Grraaooooooohhh!!!

*With his core being destroyed, Leonis' body turns into flames and then dies out, leaving the Dimension Key where his body once stood*

Bob: Hey there, kids. Hope I wasn't too late to the party.

*Blue quickly angers*

Blue: Bob!

Bob: Uh oh.

Blue: Where have you been!? We needed you!!

Bob: Hey hey, calm down! I was los--

Blue: Don't say it! You were lost on the path of life. What a load of bull!

Bob: Actually, I was just going to say I was lost. I was stuck in that dark basement for hours before I found my way out!

Everyone: *sweatdrop*

Blue: Ah well, whatever. We defeated Leonis and got the Dimension Key, I guess that's all that matters.

Bob: Allow me.

*Bob picks up the Dimension Key and shatters it in his hand*

Bob: 2 down, 3 to go.

Blue: Let's get out of here, guys. I've had just about enough of this place.

Lilia: Sounds good to me.

ILS: Uhm, but what about Tobi?

Blue: Huh?

*Blue looks to see that Tobi is asleep on his feet*

Tobi: *Zzzzzzzzzzzsnort*

Blue: Ah well, I guess we can wait. He did have a rough time of it.

Zeldafan: Yeah, he deserves a little rest.

*After successfully destroying another Dimension Key, the group returns to Rothaire Castle. ...Well, after Tobi's nap, of course*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 24 April, 2008, 09:28:00 am
*Meanwhile, atop the Holy Tower*

Astartyune: Mmmm...

Leadan: Is something troubling you, Goddess?

Astartyune: Leonis has been defeated, meaning they've destroyed another Dimension Key.

Leadan: Hmph, they are persistent, aren't they? Well I can't say I'm surprised.

Astartyune: Blue and his companions must be stopped at all costs.

Leadan: There are 3 more crystal beasts left. They will not make it through them all.

Astartyune: Perhaps, perhaps not...

*Meanwhile, the group has returned to Rothaire Castle to inform Mads of their success*

Mads: So guys? How did it go?

Blue: We destroyed the Dimension Key, just like we said we would.

Mads: Well that's good to hear. You guys took so long that I was started to get worried.

Blue: Yeah, we ran into a little unexpected trouble down there.

Lilia: *sigh* And that's likely only the beginning of our troubles...

ILS: Why is that, Lilia?

Zeldafan: Remember Leonis' words when he first appeared? He said that he was one of the 4 crystal beasts.

Blue: ...Meaning there are 3 more where he came from.

ILS: Oh yeah. *sigh*

Mads: Ha ha hah! Looks like you guys got your work cut out for you! So where are you all headed next, huh?

Blue: Bob?

Bob: Ah yes, the next Dimension Key. As my readings would dictate, the next Key lies somewhere on the continent south of Meloria.

Mads: South of Meloria, eh? That's the continent of Aashorei. Good thing too. It's best that you get as far away from him as possible.

Blue: Him? Him who?

Mads: Well...you, Blue.

Blue: Ah! Why me!?

Bob: Surely you don't think he'd share the same sentiments as ILS, do you?

Blue: Well no, but...I...

Mads: Bob's right, Blue. Over the past several years, he's become very cynical. Why, during the last crisis on Earth, he refused to fight with us and rathered the world fall into ruin. If Lilia wasn't there to convince him, we would've been a lost cause.

Lilia: Me?

Mads: Yeah, even now he refuses to fight, if only for the sake of his wife and daughter.

Blue: I..I have a wife? And a daughter!?

Mads: Ha ha, you sure do! And wait til you get a load of who the lucky lady is!

Lilia: Who...is it?

Mads: Funny you should ask, Lilia. It's you!

*Upon hearing the news, Lilia's jaw drops in a comical fashion*

Lilia: Waaaah!?

ILS: Uh...wow?

Zeldafan/Tobi: That's adorable! <3

Bob: Heh...

Blue: You're kidding, right ILS? Right? Right!? This isn't funny!

Lilia: If Blue and me had a child, then that means, we...

Mads: Oh ho, you sure did. And I heard the whole thing do down too. Ah, those were the good times.

Lilia: I guess some things never change...

Mads: Well anyway, back to my point. Unlike myself, Blue will pose a significant threat to your cause.

ILS: But if that's true, aren't we going to have to face him at some point in time?

Mads: I suppose so. But when that time comes, do make sure to take care. He'd gladly forfeit his life for the sake of his family. There's no doubt that he'll spare no effort in killing every one of you.

Blue: We'll be sure to remember that.

Zeldafan: Well that's all fine and dandy and everything, but you're forgetting one thing. How are we going to cross the sea without a ship?

Mads: Leave that to me, Zeldafan. My personal ship is docked at the harbor on the eastside of town. It's all yours. Here.

*Mads hands Blue a peculiar seal*

Blue: What's this?

Mads: Show this seal to the guard at the harbor and he'll let you onto my ship.

Blue: Alright. Thanks a lot, ILS. I guess we'll be heading out now.

Mads: Wait, don't go yet. At least get some well-deserved rest first. I've already got your rooms prepared, so go ahead and make yourselves at home. Food, drink, anything you want, just ask and we'll get it for you.

Tobi: Even p-p-pudding?

Mads: Uhm, sure?

Tobi: *drools*

Zeldafan: Ew, Tobi, your mask is leaking...

Blue: *yawn* Well, I guess we could all use a little rest after what happened today. Let's go guys.

Mads: Sleep well, everyone.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 24 April, 2008, 10:39:30 am
*The group goes to the upper level of the castle where the bedrooms are located. There, they find 3 rooms reserved for them*

Blue: Hmm, 3 rooms, huh?

Bob: How's it gonna go, Blue? We'll let you decide.

Blue: Fine then. Zeldafan and Tobi, you two will share a room.

Zeldafan: Typical. We're always being paired off.

Tobi: Is that a problem, sempai?

Zeldafan: No, it's just...*sigh* nevermind.

*Zeldafan and Tobi retire to their room*

Blue: ILS and Bob, you two will share a room together.

ILS: Huh? Me and Bob? Are you sure?

Blue: Something wrong, ILS?

*Bob's face rears towards ILS'*

Bob: Yeah, ILS. Is something wrong?

ILS: *shudders*

Blue: And I guess that leaves me and Lilia with the last room. How about it, Lilia?

Lilia: Sure, that's fine with me.

Blue: Then I guess that settles it. Night everyone. And don't stay up too late.

ILS: Wait a minute!!

Blue: What now, ILS?

ILS: Why did you pair yourself off with Lilia, huh?

Blue: Er, just because. Why?

ILS: Just because, huh? I think it's for a different reason. *raises eyebrow*

Lilia: Knock it off, dirtbag!

ILS: Blue and Lilia, sitting in a--Aaaugggh!!

*Lilia punches ILS in the gut*

ILS: *gasping for air*

Bob: Ouch.

Lilia: That'll learn ya! Let's go, Blue.

Blue: Yeah.

*Blue and Lilia retire to their room*

ILS: *coughcough* That...hurt...

Bob: Are you okay, sport?

ILS: ...Whatever...guh..

*Bob and ILS retire to their room. Meanwhile, in Zeldafan and Tobi's room, Tobi is stuffing his face full of pudding*

Tobi: Chocolate pudding is Tobi's favorite.

Zeldafan: Tobi, remind me how you're eating that through your mask again?

Tobi: Uhm...secret ninja technique?

Zeldafan: More like physics error...

Tobi: You know, that whole thing with Blue and Lilia lead Tobi to thinking.

Zeldafan: Erm, about what?

Tobi: If sempai and Tobi got married and had a child, what would we name it?

Zeldafan: Aye, Tobi! I..I..*blushes*

Tobi: Tobi was thinking of naming it Little Pudding Cup.

Zeldafan: Gee, Tobi. Way to ruin the moment.

*Tobi rapidly turns his head, causing the pudding on his mask to splash on Zeldafan's face*

Tobi: You say something, sempai?

Zeldafan: Yuck...

*Meanwhile, in Bob and ILS' room, ILS is sitting on the bed with a sour frown on his face*

Bob: Aw, what's the matter, ILS?

ILS: I don't wanna be here with you. You're creepy.

Bob: Oh, I'm not such a bad guy once you get to know me.

ILS: What's your deal anyway?

Bob: I don't know what you mean.

ILS: I mean who are you, really? And why are you going through all the trouble to help us?

Bob: I'm afraid I can't answer that.

ILS: Then how do I know that we can trust you?

Bob: Do you question my motives?

ILS: That's the problem. How can I trust you when I don't know what your motives are?

Bob: I want to save Earth just like all of you. Isn't that enough? Honestly, ILS. My mysterious nature is no reason to doubt me.

ILS: Mmm, I suppose.

Bob: Now it's about time we got to bed. There's a lot to do tomorrow.

ILS: Yeah, ri--

*Bob disappears*

ILS: right...

*Meanwhile in Blue and Lilia's room, the two are still wide awake, unable to fall asleep*

Lilia: You can't sleep either, Blue?

Blue: Nope.

Lilia: What are you thinking about?

Blue: Isn't it obvious? I still can't believe that we ended up together like that.

Lilia: Even though, is it such a bad thing?

Blue: What?

Lilia: I mean, love is a beautiful thing. It may have took me by surprise when I found out, but I didn't object to it like you did.

Blue: It's not like that, Lilia. It's just...

Lilia: Yeah?

Blue: Everytime I think about it, I feel as if that's how what we're destined to become.

Lilia: You think that me and you are destined to be together?

Blue: Right.

Lilia: Blue, that's silly!

Blue: Huh?

Lilia: Blue, nobody but us can shape our own destiny. Can't you see that? If we don't want to together, then we won't.

Blue: I guess, you're right.

Lilia: Besides, I wouldn't change what we already have for the world.

Blue: Me neither, Lilia.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 25 April, 2008, 10:21:34 am
*The next morning, the group reconvenes in the main hall and readies for departure*

Blue: So I guess everyone's all set to go, eh?

Bob: Do you remember where we're going, Blue?

Blue: To the docks on the eastside of town, right?

Bob: Correct. Just making sure.

Blue: In that case, let's get going.

*The group begins to leave the Castle when Mads shows up in the Main Hall*

Mads: Hey! You weren't thinking of leaving without saying goodbye, were you!?

Blue: Oh, there you are, ILS. We went to the throne room, but nobody was there.

Mads: I was busy *cough* pleasuring the lady upstairs.

Lilia: Ugh...

Mads: What was that for, Lilia? A guy's gotta have his fun, you know.

ILS: Yeah, what gives? It's his wife, afterall. Right?

Mads: Erm..actually it was the cleaning maid...*sweatdrop*

ILS: Oh oh oh! You mean the one with the voluptous, dainty rump?

Mads: And the succulent, supple bosom? Yes, my boy! Yes!

Lilia: Hmph! I guess old habits die hard. You're just as filthy as you always were.

Mads: Ah heh heh, good ol Lilia.

Blue: Hey ILS, could you perhaps tell us anything about Aashorei?

Mads: Aashorei, huh? Sorry, Blue. Don't know a thing about it, to be honest.

Zeldafan: Huzzah! That means we're diving head first into unknown territory! Talk about an adventure, eh?

Bob: Zeldafan, this isn't a field trip. Stay focused on the task at hand.

Zeldafan: Tsch. Like you never get excited about things...

Blue: I guess that means we have to be careful then. Who knows what could be waiting for us there?

Mads: Is that all you wanted to know?

Blue: Yeah, I suppose. I guess we'll we leaving now.

Mads: Stay well, guys. The fate of Earth is in your hands.

Blue: We understand. Well then, let's go, everyone.

*The group leaves Rothaire Castle and heads for the Town port. Upon arriving, they find ILS' ship, along with two guards standing before it*

Guard1: Hold it! This vessel is the property of King Mads himself.

Guard2: Any trespassers will be forcibly removed immediately.

Blue: If you'll excuse us, we'll be taking this ship now.

Guard1: Oh yeah? Who says, pal?

Blue: King Mads, that's who.

*Blue takes the Royal seal out of his pocket and show it to the guards*

Guard2: Hmm, so you have the Royal seal as proof, eh?

Guard1: Alright, kid. You check out. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

*The two guards walk off, allowing the group passage onto the ship*

Lilia: Blue, it worked!

Blue: Let's climb aboard.

*The group boards ILS' ship. They all frantically run around the ship, taking in the sights and playing around with its assets.*

Lilia: Hey Blue! Doesn't this bring back memories?

Blue: Memories? Oh yeah! You used to be a pirate, didn't you? How could I forget?

Lilia: That's right. Also, it reminds me of when we first met. You were tagging along with me and the rest of the pirate crew. You always kept to yourself, never speaking, always with your head buried in your books.

Blue: Heh heh. Yeah, I was pretty meek back then. I had no idea where I was going or what I was doing. Just traveling the continent with no destination.

Lilia: I'm glad I decided to talk to you that one day.

Blue: That's what kinda triggered our whole journey, wasn't it?

Lilia: Yeah, now that you mention it. If I hadn't dragged you to that pub with me, who knows where we would've ended up?

Blue: I'm glad we don't have to find out.

Lilia: Me too, Blue.

*The two continue to lean over the railing of the ship, watching the calm ocean waters. Meanwhile, Tobi is high atop the mast, in the lookout area*

Tobi: Look at me, sempai!

Zeldafan: Ah! Tobi! Get down from there!

*Tobi is using his hands as a pretend telescope*

Tobi: Thar be land over...thar!

Zeldafan: *facepalm* Oooh....

*Meanwhile Bob is staring at the steering wheel of the ship, rubbing his chin*

Bob: Hmm...I'm Bob, and I will be your ship's captain on your cruise today.

ILS: What are you talking about? What cruise?

Bob: Oh nothing. I've always wanted to say that.

ILS: Eh, whatever. Are you gonna steer this ship or what?

Bob: I thought you'd never ask.

*Bob dons a Captain's hat and gives the steering wheel a spin, causing the ship to abruptly turn*

Lilia: Ah, I wish this moment would never en--Aaah!

*The ship's sudden movement causes Blue and Lilia to topple all over eachother*

Lilia: Oooow!

Blue: Egh, what was that!?

Zeldafan: Tobi, be careful!

Tobi: Wh-wh-wha..whoa...

*Tobi loses his footing and falls out of the Crow's nest, tumbling to the ground*

Tobi: Yaaaaaaaah!!

Zeldafan: Tobi, no!

*crash*

Zeldafan: Are you alright!?

Tobi: Murrrrrgh...

ILS: Bob, what are you doing!?

Bob: Sorry. But hey, at least we're out at sea now. Next stop: The continent of Aashorei!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 26 April, 2008, 11:06:45 am
*Blue and the group finally set sail southward for Aashorei. With a long trip ahead of them, there's no telling what kind of trouble they'll get into. Day 1 of their sea voyage begins*

Bob: Zeldafan! Come before me!

*Zeldafan hurriedly runs to Bob's side*

Zeldafan: Yes, Bo--Oh hey! Nice hat! Where'd ya get it?

Bob: Oh, you like? It's my Captain's hat. I'm the Captain, so only I get wear it.

Zeldafan: Sure...Anyway, you needed me for something?

Bob: Ah yes! Give me the intercom system, and make it snappy.

Zeldafan: Intercom system? What do you need that for?

Bob: Just give it to me!!

Zeldafan: Okay okay!! Geez, who put a kipper in his pants?

*Zeldafan shuffles through her bag once again in search of the intercom*

Zeldafan: Hmm, let's see.....baseball cards, no *toss*...half-eaten sandwich, no *toss*....*mischeivious imp from another dimension, no *toss*

Imp: Yiiiih! *splash*

Zeldafan: Uhm...leg of lamb, no *toss*...embarassing photo of Tobi from the christmas party, no...wait..I'm keeping that. Teehee.

Tobi: *from the Crow's Nest* Aww....

Zeldafan: Erm...electric toothbrush, no *toss*....Playgirl magazi--Oh! How did that get in there? *blushes*

ILS: I'll take that! Oh wait...no I won't! Eck!

Zeldafan: Ah ha! Here it is! The intercom!

Bob: About time.

*Bob sets up the intercom and prepares to make an announcement*

Bob: *clears throat* Ahem! This is Bob, your ship's Captain speaking, wishing you all have a wonderful trip.

Zeldafan: What!?

Bob: Oh oh oh! And don't forget to stop by the snack bar, where you'll find a plethora of ocean delicacies that'll soothe any seafood cravers palatte.

ILS: What are you talking about, Bob!? What snack bar? What IS that!? There IS none of those!

Zeldafan: Oh no. Please don't tell me you're acting out that weird fantasy, Bob.

ILS: Wait, what fantasy? Acting like a lunatic?

Zeldafan: Ever since we took that trip to Post-Modern Earth last year, he's had a facination with cruise ships.

Bob: It's true. And that's Captain Bob to you.

ILS: I...don't know what you guys are talking about...

*Meanwhile Tobi is still atop the Crow's Nest, being pecked by an annoying seagull*

Tobi: Ow ow ow! Stop it! Stupid bird. Take this!

*Tobi tosses his telescope at the seagull, but he misses and it falls below*

Lilia: Ah! Blue look out!

Blue: Look out? For what?

*bonk*

*Tobi's telescope bashes Blue's noggin*

Lilia: Blue, are you okay!?

Blue: I ith mah ung!

Lilia: Tobi! What have you done!?

Tobi: Sorry! But this stupid bird won't leave Tobi alone!!

Blue: Oh pfftor iying ow oud!

*Blue casts a Fire spell on the seagull, causing it to fly off in terror*

Tobi: Thanks Blue! Oh, and do you think you could throw my telescope back up here?

*Blue picks up Tobi's telescope and chucks it at his face*

Tobi: Huh? *bash* Aagh! You didn't have to throw so hard! *cries*

Blue: pferves ou ight!!

*The rest of the day continues on in the same manner. Once night falls, the gang gets ready to head belowdecks to call it a night*

Blue: *yawn* Goodnight Bob.

Bob: Oh Blue, is your tongue feeling alright now?

Blue: Huh? Oh yeah, it is. Thanks for asking. (Stupid Tobi)

Bob: That's good to hear. Anyway, good night.

Blue: Aren't you coming down with us?

Bob: Oh no, someone's gotta steer the ship, you know? You go on ahead.

Blue: Alright then. See you in the morning.

Bob: Sleep well.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 26 April, 2008, 01:24:38 pm
*The next morning, Blue and the group awakens and heads out to the deck. Day 2 of their sea voyage begins*

*Zeldafan calls out to the group*

Zeldafan: Guys, guys! Gather around!

Blue: What's up, Zeldafan?

Zeldafan: Well uhm, seeing as this is our ship now, I think that's appropriate that we come up with our own name for it. Just to make things official, you know.

Blue: What a silly idea.

Lilia: No no! It's a great idea, Blue!

ILS: Yeah, let's do it. Heck, it could be fun.

Tobi: Blue, you meanie head!

Bob: Nobody likes a spoil sport, Blue.

Blue: Fine, whatever! We'll do it.

Zeldafan: Great! Let's all take the time to come up with our idea for name and then we'll vote on which one is the best, okay?

Lilia: Sounds good.

ILS: Alright. My name is so gonna rock.

Blue: Meh...

*The group goes off and brainstorms ideas for the ship's name. About an hour or two later, they reconvene at the front of the ship*

Zeldafan: Soooo, is everyone finished?

Blue: Yeah, we're done. Let's get this over with already.

Lilia: Oh boy! Who's gonna share first?

Zeldafan: Oh oh oh! Me me me! I wanna go!

Blue: Then let's hear it.

Zeldafan: Okay, here it is! The name I came up with is...

*drumroll*

Zeldafan: The SS Linebeck! <3

Tobi: Oh sempai! That's a wonderful name!

Bob: Someone's been playing too much Phantom Hourglass...

Blue: It's mediocre at best.

Lilia: Blue, you're so rude! It's a fine name, Zeldafan.

Blue: Okay okay, let's keep this moving. Who's going next?

Lilia: I'd like to go, if you don't mind.

Blue: Sure. What's the name?

Lilia: Alright, here goes. My idea is...

*drumroll*

Lilia: Lilia's Ship! Teehee.

Blue: Terrible.

*glass breaks*

Lilia: Blue!! How could you!?

Blue: Hey it's not my fault it's an awful name.

Lilia: Oh Blue!!! *cries*

*Lilia runs off crying*

ILS: Wow, Blue. You sure have a way with the ladies.

Tobi: Oh oh! Tobi wants to go next! Let Tobi go! Oh please!

Blue: Fine. Let us have it.

Tobi: Okay! Tobi's super special awesome name is...

*drumroll*

Tobi: The Red Moon!

Blue: Hmm, not bad, Tobi.

Zeldafan: And here I was expecting something with pudding.

Bob: I guess even Tobi can be creative at times.

Blue: Alright, ILS. How about you?

ILS: Oh yeah! Stand back everyone, because this is gonna blow you away! My name is...

*drumroll*

ILS: The Lovemaker!

*silence*

ILS: It's so good, that it's left you all speechless!

Blue: It's the dumbest thing I ever heard.

ILS: What!? </3

Zeldafan: Geez, Blue. You're one tough critic.

Blue: Okay, Bob. You're next.

Bob: Hm, me? Oh, I'm not participating.

Blue: Uhm, are you sure?

Bob: Yes. Besides, you'd just reject it anyway.

Blue: Hmph.

Zeldafan: Well then, Blue. That just leaves you.

Blue: Alright then. *cracks knuckles* Get ready for this. My name for this ship is...

*drumroll*

Blue: The Blue Annihilator!

Everyone: Lame!!

Blue: Erk! Well I'm the leader, and I say the name's gonna be Blue Annihilator. So bleh. *raspberry*

Zeldafan: Blue, you're such a cheater...


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 02 May, 2008, 11:21:00 am
*Several days pass as the group sails in the newly dubbed "Blue Annihilator". They continue to venture through calm waves and clear skies. Day 7 of their sea voyage begins*

Blue: Hey Bob, I--

Bob: Ah ah ah.

Blue: What?

Bob: That's Captain Bob to you.

Blue: ...Yeah, I'm...not calling you that.

Bob: But--

Blue: Forget it.

Bob: Fine. What do you need?

Blue: We've been at sea for about a week now. When do you think we'll be getting to Aashorei?

Bob: According to my sea chart, as long as we stay en route and suffer from no turbulances, we should arrive by tomorrow morning.

Blue: Tomorrow morning huh? Great. I'll go tell everyone else.

*Meanwhile Tobi is surveying the seas through his telescope*

Tobi: ?

*Tobi yells out to Blue*

Tobi: Blue! Blue hurry!

Blue: What is it, Tobi!?

Tobi: Tobi spys a flock of seagulls just ahead! What should we do!?

Blue: What do you mean? They're just seagulls!

Zeldafan: No, Blue! Tobi's right. If my playthroughs of Wind Waker taught me anything, it's that a flock of seagulls flying over a central point is never a good thing.

Blue: Alright then. I'll go tell Bob to steer away from the seagulls.

*Blue goes to warn Bob of the danger ahead*

Blue: Bob!

Bob: Blue, what's the matter?

Blue: Stay away from the seagulls!

Bob: Wait, why?

Blue: Because, it's danger--

*CRASH*

*The ship comes to a violent stop, causing the group to lose their footing and tumble over*

ILS! Ah! What's going on!?

Bob: Ergh...I don't know. Something's caused the ship to stop moving.

ILS: But..we didn't sail towards the seagulls, did we?

Zeldafan: No, we didn't... Then this must be something else!

Lilia: Ah! Aaaaaaaaaaaaah!!

Blue: Lilia? Wha-- Aah!

Zeldafan: What IS that!?

*The group turns around to see the lower half of the ship ensnared by a large blue, serpentile creature. And Lilia is standing face to face with the monster*

??: I am Saphirria Vesperius, one of the four crystal beasts. You trespassers in my domain will be destroyed.

Blue: Lilia!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 02 May, 2008, 12:16:21 pm
Vesperius: Take this!

*Vesperius fires a stream of pressurized water at Lilia, but Tobi whisks her away just in time to evade the attack*

Tobi: You're fine now. Don't worry.

Lilia: Thanks, Tobi.

*Vesperius loosens his grip on the ship and sinks back into the water. Meanwhile, Tobi and Lilia rejoin with the group*

ILS: What was that all about? What's a crystal beast doing out in the middle of the ocean?

Blue: Bob, do you know anything about this?

Bob: Hrrm, I'm going to guess that the Dimension Key moves with the crystal beast guarding it. Last time I checked, it was still somewhere in Aashorei, now it's out here.

Blue: Then we have no choice but to find Vesperius and defeat him.

ILS: That's great and all, but how are we going to get him when he's underwater? It's not like any of us have gills.

Blue: Good question. *sigh*

Zeldafan: Well how about we just keep sailing? Maybe he'll show up again.

Bob: No good. The ship was too badly damaged by Vesperius' attack. And with no supplies to repair it, we're not going anywhere.

Lilia: So...we're stranded..?

Blue: Oh just peachy. This is another fine mess we're in.

Zeldafan: Bob! What do we do!? We can't just stay here; we'll die!!

Bob: Well, I could always rip us a wormhole out of here, but that'll terribly cheapen the adventure aspect of this story. So no dice on that.

Zeldafan: What good are your powers if you can't even use it to save our skin!?

Bob: With great power comes great responsibility, Zeldafan.

Zeldafan: I hate that line.

Bob: Just hang tight. Like all stories, something flashy and unexpected is going to happen that'll get us out of a seemingly impossible situation.

Zeldafan: That does tend to happen, doesn't it? When do you think we'll get our lucky break?

Bob: Oh...say..sometime in the next entry.

Lilia: Blue, what ARE they talking about?

Blue: I have no idea. They've done this more than once. I just tune them out...


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 03 May, 2008, 03:00:15 pm
*It's been several hours since the group has been stranded out at sea. The solitude and lack of scenery is taking it's toll*

ILS: Ugh, we're never getting out of here. Someone just kill me now.

Lilia: Don't say that, ILS. We'll find a way to land somehow.

Blue: Ergh, we've made it too far to just give up here! There has to be a way out! Think!

Zeldafan: Blue, you have to relax. Getting all upset isn't going to get us to land any faster.

Blue: Yeah, I know but...*sigh*

*Meanwhile, Tobi is leaning over the side of the ship, throwing pieces of debris into the ocean*

Tobi: *sigh* Tobi is bored...and *yawn* sleepy...

*rumble*

Tobi: Hn?

*Tobi looks into the water to see the ocean beginning to darken*

Tobi: Ah! Blue, come quick!

Blue: What is it, Tobi? What's happening?

Tobi: Something is...coming out of the ocean!

*The rumbling grows louder and the ship begins to rock*

Lilia: Yikes! What's going on!?

Blue: Something's emerging from the ocean...

ILS: Is it Vesperius again!?

Zeldafan: Ah! This is too big to be Vesperius!

*At that moment, a large mass of earth rapidly protudes from the water, sending the ship and the group sky high*

Blue: Is that...an island!?

Lilia: We're saved!

ILS: Not quite! Aaaah!!

*The ship descends from the air and smashes into the Earth below. The force of the impact completely wrecks the ship and the group is sent scattering*

Blue: Eugh...is everyone alright?

Lilia: Yeah...

ILS: I'm alright.

Blue: Bob, Zeldafan, how about you two?

*Bob gets to his feet and wipes the dirt from his coat*

Bob: I'm just fine.

Zeldafan: Yeah, me too. But where's Tobi?

Bob: Uhm...*cough*

*Bob points the others to Tobi's location. He's nestled high atop the mound of Earth on the island*

Zeldafan: Tobi, what are you doing!? Get down from there!

Tobi: I can't!! It's too high!

Zeldafan: What do you mean it's too high!? You're a ninja, just jump!

Tobi: No!!

Zeldafan: Well fine then! Stay up there!

Tobi: *cries*

*The group looks around to see their ship in ruins; its pieces strewn all across the island*

Lilia: Blue, our ship is totaled...

ILS: Now instead of being stranded on a broken ship, we're stranded on a hunk of rock.

Blue: Out of the frying pan and into the fire, I suppose.

Bob: Blue, take a look at this.

Blue: What's up, Bob?

Bob: There's an opening in the mound of rock Tobi is sitting on, and I'm getting strong transdimensional energy readings from it.

Lilia: You think maybe the Dimension Key is in there?

Bob: That's the likely conclusion, yes.

ILS: Well what are we waiting for? Let's get in there and bag us that Key, huh?

Blue: ILS is right. Let's go, guys.

*The group, following Bob's energy readings, ventures into the opening in the rock*

Tobi: Hey! You're not going without Tobi, are you!?

Zeldafan: Oh for goodness sake, Tobi!

*Zeldafan takes a rock and chucks it at Tobi's head. His body grows limp and he falls from rock and crashes to the ground*

Zeldafan: Uhm, Tobi? *poke* Oh...maybe I threw it too hard. *nervous laugh*

*Zeldafan sets off to rejoin the group, dragging Tobi's unconscious body along with her*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 04 May, 2008, 11:38:44 am
*As the group ventures deeper into the cavern, the pathway becomes less and less visible, until it becomes entirely pitch black*

ILS: Well this is familiar.

Blue: Yeah, no kidding. Just a second, guys. I'll fix this.

*Blue uses a fire spell to set his hand ablaze, illiminating the path*

Blue: Stay close, alright? We don't want anyone getting lost again.

*Lilia and Zeldafan quickly cling to Blue's waist*

Lilia: You don't have to tell me twice!

Zeldafan: Ditto!

Blue: Ergh, not that close!

*The group ventures through the narrow pathway, until finally arriving at a much larger space in the cavern. Rushing water fills the area, as they are seemingly below sea level*

Blue: Alright, now we're getting somewhere. Is everyone okay?

Zeldafan: Yeah, we're fine. Except for one thing.

Blue: And that is...?

Zeldafan: Bob isn't here!

Lilia: Oh no! Not again!

Blue: What!? I told everyone to stay close! Gah, he's like a two year old. You can't let him out of your sight for a second.

Zeldafan: Well, we did it without him last time, maybe we can do it again!

Blue: We don't really have a choice in the matter. Let's keep going.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 05 May, 2008, 11:36:54 pm
Blue: Watch your step everyone, this pathway is kinda narrow. You don't wanna fall into this water.

Lilia: Why is that, Blue? Something wrong with it?

ILS: Yeah, it is poisonous or something?

Blue: Uhm, no. You'll get wet. Nobody likes getting wet.

Lilia/ILS: *sweatdrop*

*Just then, Tobi and Zeldafan stop walking*

Blue: Er, is everything okay, you two?

Tobi: No. I'm...sensing something.

Lilia: Sensing what?

ILS: Could it be Vesperius?

Zeldafan: I don't know. But whatever it is, it's powerful.

Blue: Alright then, stay on guard everyone!

*The group is posed, keeping a lookout for the source of the lurking danger*

Tobi: !!!

Zeldafan: Blue! Behind you!

Blue: What!?

*Blue turns his head to see Vesperius lunging straight for him*

Blue: Aa--aaah!

ILS: Hang on, buddy! I got you!

*ILS wraps his arms around Blue and pulls out of the way, just in time to avoid the attack. Vesperius, having failed in his attempt, sinks back into the water*

Lilia: Blue! Are you alright!?

Blue: Phew, that was a close one. Thanks, ILS. I owe you one.

ILS: No problem, pal. Someone's gotta have your back.

Blue: Alright, Vesperius, come out! We know you're there!

*Vesperius slowly emerges from the water*

Vesperius: You, who've trespassed in my domain, shall pay with your lives.

Lilia: Not today! Take this! Ha-ah!

*Lilia attempting to blind Vesperius, throws a flash bomb. Vesperius sees the attack coming and dives into the water, avoiding the flash*

Lilia: Eugh, didn't work.

Tobi: Blue, he has the advantage here.

Blue: I know. We're going to have to stay on our toes for this one.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 06 May, 2008, 09:40:25 am
Zeldafan: Blue, I have a plan!

Blue: You do?

Zeldafan: Yeah, but I'm gonna need ILS' help. Are you up for it?

ILS: You know I am. Let's do it, babe!

Zeldafan: Okay! Just follow my lead! But first...

*Zeldafan crosses her two index fingers*

Zeldafan: Illusion Magic!

*Several images of Zeldafan and ILS appear*

Zeldafan: These'll give us the edge we need. Let's go!

ILS: Right!

*Zeldafan and ILS leap into the air after Vesperius with their images trailing behind them. Zeldafan charges from the right, and ILS from the left*

Vesperius: Your tricks won't fool me. Now die!

*Vesperius shoots several blasts of water at Zeldafan and ILS. They all miss, going straight through the images instead*

Vesperius: What!?

Zeldafan: Alright! It worked! Now let's finish it!

ILS: Yeah!

*The two go in for the attack. They come in and slice through Vesperius at the same time, performing a cross slash technique*

Vesperius: Gyaaaaagh!!

*Vesperius' body is cut in two. He grows limp and crashes into the water*

Blue: You guys did it!

Lilia: Yeah, that was great!

Zeldafan: Thanks. Only by attacking with ILS would there be enough force to cut clean through Vesperius' body. He's toast now.

ILS: Nice plan, Zeldafan. We make a great team.

Blue: Now that Vesperius is dead, the Dimension Key should be available to us now.

Lilia: I think it might be underwater where Vesperius' corpse was.

Blue: Oh yeah. *sigh* I guess I'll go get it...

*Blue goes forward, preparing to dive down and retrieve the Dimension Key*

Tobi: Hn? What's this...Blue!!

Blue: What now?

Tobi: Get away from there! Vesperius is still alive!!

Blue: Ah!!

*Before Blue could react, Vesperius emerges from the water once more and fires a blast of water at Blue. Tobi quickly intercepts the attack and takes the blow for him*

Tobi: Gugh!!

Zeldafan: Tobi!!

Tobi: *panting* Blue, are you hurt?

Blue: No, I'm fine, thanks to you. But what of you?

Tobi: I'll be okay. I'm strong enough to handle his attacks.

Vesperius: You weaklings actually thought you defeated me. I can't be beaten so easily as long as I remain in this body of water. Now pay for your foolishness!

*Vesperius tails comes out from the water and lashes at Zeldafan, striking her with a powerful blow*

Zeldafan: Uaagh!!

Tobi: Ah! Sempai!

ILS: Zeldafan! ..Aah!

*Vesperius then strikes ILS with a fearsome whip from his tail*

ILS: Gaaah!!

Lilia: ILS! Zeldafan! No!

Blue: Damn, they're both down.

Tobi: Blue, listen to me.

Blue: I'm listening.

Tobi: Vesperius can regenerate his body parts so long as he's submerged in water. That means he can't be defeated by being hacked to pieces.

Blue: In other words, the only way to beat him is by using blunt force.

*Blue's hand crackles with electricity*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 06 May, 2008, 10:29:34 am
Blue: Here I come, Vesperius!

*Blue leaps into the air and latches onto Vesperius' head*

Lilia: Do it, Blue!

Vesperius: You! Get down from there!

Blue: Not a chance. I'm taking you down!

*Blue places his hands down on Vesperius' head*

Blue: Thunder!!!

*A bolt of thunder crashes down on Vesperius, electrocuting his entire body*

Blue: Ha, that should do it.

Lilia: Alright, Blue! You've got him now!

*Vesperius suddenly springs back to life, unaffected by Blue's thunder magic*

Blue: What!?

Vesperius: Is that the best you could do, boy?

Blue: No! You should be dead!

Vesperius: I'll show you what death is!

Blue: Gah!

*Vesperius flings Blue off of his head. He then wraps Blue firmly in his tail and drags him underwater*

Lilia: Blue, no!!!!

Tobi: Ergh, this is very bad...

*Meanwhile, Vesperius is diving deeper underwater, intent on holding Blue until he drowns*

Vesperius: Ha ha hah, how long until you let go of your breath? One minute? Maybe two? That's how long you have to live.

Blue: *thinking to himself* Ergh, he's right. I can't hold my breath forever. I could try a stronger thunder spell to get free, but if I did that here, I'd electrocute myself as well. If I don't do something quick, I'm going to die...

*Above water*

Lilia: Blue...No! We can't lose you! Tobi! You have to do something!

Tobi: I know! But...what can I do..?

Zeldafan: ...Tobi...

Tobi: Sempai!

Zeldafan: Tobi, use...that jutsu. Use...the Chidori.

Tobi: Chidori? Are you sure? I've never used it before...

Zeldafan: You..can do it, Tobi. Trust me. Now go. Blue can't hold out...much longer.

Tobi: Okay. I'll do it.

*Tobi performs a handseal. He then grasps his wrist and begins concentrating chakra into the palm of his hand*

Tobi: *to himself* The concept of this jutsu isn't very complex, but it requires a lot of chakra to perform. If Kakashi and the Uchiha boy can do it, so can I.

Zeldafan: Now, Tobi!

Tobi: Right!

*Tobi gets a running start and leaps into the water after Blue*

Zeldafan: Don't worry, Lilia. Tobi'll save Blue. The Chidori won't fail.

Lilia: I believe in him.

*Underwater*

Tobi: *to himself* There they are! I hope I'm not too late...

Blue: *to himself* Ugh...that's it...I can't hold it anymore. I'm sorry...guys...

*Blue falls unconscious and begins to take on water*

Vesperius: Ha ha, foolish boy. This is what happens when you-- What? What is this...power I'm feeling?

*Vesperius looks up to see Tobi descending upon him with a mass of chakra crackling in his hand*

Tobi: *to himself* Hang on, Blue! Tobi's coming!

Vesperius: Such power! What IS that man!?

Tobi: Ha! CHIDORI!!!

Vesperius: Nooooo!!

*Tobi slams the Chidori into Vesperius' face, resulting in a massive explosion of energy*

*Above water*

Lilia: Wh-what's going on?

*A column of lightning shoots forth from the water*

Zeldafan: It's Chidori! It worked!

Lilia: But..are Blue and Tobi safe..?

*Just then, Tobi leaps from the water, carrying an unconscious Blue in his arms*

Lilia: Blue! Is he..is he...?

Tobi: Do not worry, Lilia. Blue is just fine. He's merely unconscious is all.

Lilia: Phew, that's a relief.

Zeldafan: But what about Vesperius? Is he dead?

Tobi: Is this proof enough for you?

*Tobi reaches into his cloak pocket and pulls out the Dimension Key*

Zeldafan: Tobi, you did it! You're such a good boy!

Tobi: Yay! Tobi's a good boy! *does happy dance*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 06 May, 2008, 11:09:31 am
*Lilia is pumping the water out of Blue's system*

Lilia: Blue, please be alright...

Zeldafan: Lilia, try performing CPR.

Lilia: CPR? What's that?

Zeldafan: Oh yeah... Allow me!

*Zeldafan pinches Blue's nose and begins to move her face towards his*

Lilia: Aaah!

Zeldafan: What? What's the matter?

Lilia: Uhm, nothing. *blushes*

Zeldafan: Okay...

*Zeldafan moves her face closer to Blue's, at that moment, Blue awakens to find Zeldafan with her face mere inches away from his*

Blue: Uhm...*gulp*

Zeldafan: Aah, Blue!!

*Zeldafan springs back*

Blue: Zeldafan, what were you doing? And why are you blushing?

Zeldafan: I..I was just..I...was going to..I... Oh forget it! It's not important!

Blue: Eh, suit yourself. But wait, what happened? Last thing I remember, I lost my breath and fell unconscious underwater.

Lilia: Tobi saved you, Blue.

Blue: Huh? He did?

Tobi: Yeah! Tobi used Chidori and zapped that Vesperius good!

Blue: Er, well thank you, Tobi. *scratches head*

*Just then, ILS comes to*

ILS: Murgh...

Lilia: ILS, you're awake!

ILS: Eugh, what happened? Did we..did we win?

Lilia: Yeah, we did. Come on, let's get you up.

*Lilia helps ILS to his feet*

Blue: Tobi, since you defeated Vesperius, where's the Dimension Key?

Tobi: Right here!

*Tobi hands the Dimension Key over to Blue*

Blue: Alright! Let's smash it!

*Blue raises the Key into the air, preparing to slam it into the ground when he is suddenly stopped by a voice*

??: Stop!

Blue: Huh? What?

*The group looks over to see Bob, crawling onto the pathway from the water*

Blue: *annoyed* Bob...

Bob: *panting* You know...smashing the Dimension Key is...my gig.

Blue: Bob, where've you been!? Where did you run off to this time!?

Bob: I didn't run off anywhere. When we came into this area, I kinda slipped and...fell in the water.

Everyone: *sweatdrop*

Blue: Ugh...

Bob: Anyway...gimme that.

*Bob snatches the Dimension Key from Blue*

Blue: Hey!

Bob: Oh hush. And excellent work, Tobi. I just knew you'd be a invaluable asset to Blue and his friends.

Tobi: Heehee.

Zeldafan: Hey! What about me!?

Bob: Oh, you did good too. And stuff...

Zeldafan: Hmph!

Bob: Now let's do this.

*Bob crushes the Dimension Key in his hand, destroying it*

Bob: 3 down, two more to go.

Blue: Alright guys, let's move.

Lilia: But how do we get out of here?

Blue: Oh right. Good question...

*rumble*

ILS: What's going on?

*At that moment, the water level in the cavern recedes completely*

Zeldafan: That's strange. All the water's gone.

Bob: Hmm, that's interesting... Blue, look there.

Blue: Hn? Where?

Bob: At that.

*Bob points to an entranceway leading further into the cavern*

Blue: Whoa, I didn't notice that before. I guess it's accessible now due to the water level receding.

Lilia: But where do you think it goes to?

Bob: Only one way to find out. At any rate, it's our only way out of here.

Blue: Bob's right. We'll just have to find out when we get there. Let's go, everyone.

*The group, having defeated the mighty Vesperius, succeeded in destroying the third of the five Dimension Keys. After discovering a new pathway, the group travels deeper into the underwater cavern, continuing with their journey*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 06 May, 2008, 01:11:37 pm
*Meanwhile, atop the Holy Tower*

Leadan: Once again, another crystal beast has fallen against their combined might.

Astartyune: They are more formidable than I once percieved...

Leadan: What do we do, milady? Already, half of the Dimension Keys have been destroyed. If they are allowed to destroy anymore, the dimensional balance will become too unstable.

Astartyune: Even if that happens, they will not succeed in destroying this world. We will stay here. The remaining crystal beasts will not be defeated.

Leadan: But--

Astartyune: I have spoken, Leadan.

Leadan: *sigh* Understood. (What could she be thinking? If this world's stability is lost, there'll be no way to restore the balance, and it'll eventually crumble...)

*Meanwhile, back in the underwater cavern*

ILS: Geez, where's the end of this thing, huh? We've been going for miles.

Blue: Yeah, I'm starting to wonder if this actually leads anywhere.

Bob: I hope you're not suggesting that we turn back, Blue.

Blue: Of course not. The only thing waiting for us back there is a mutilated ship. I'm just saying is all. Even if this path does lead us off track, as it stands, this is the only real solution.

Bob: Good, so we're in agreement.

Blue: Eh, I suppose.

Lilia: Hey guys, I think I see an exit!

Zeldafan: Really, Lilia?

Lilia: Yeah, it's just up ahead! Follow me!

*The group follows Lilia to the exit of the cavern. Before long, they find themselves back on the mainland of an unknown continent*

ILS: Wow, Lilia. You were right. We're finally back on land!

Blue: Yeah, nice going, Lilia. But does anybody have a clue where we are?

Bob: Hrrm, doesn't look like any place I've seen before.

Zeldafan: Same here.

Lilia: *sigh* So we're lost again?

Blue: Looks like it...

Bob: In that case, let's keep going and see if there's a town nearby. Perhaps the locals can fill us in on our current location.

Blue: Good idea, Bob. Let's go, everyone.

*The group continues to travel the unknown lands until arriving in a small town in the south*

Blue: Alright, we're here. Let's say we ask around, huh?

Bob: Leave that to me, Blue.

*Bob finds a man walking in the street and gets his attention*

Bob: Hey! Excuse me, sir!

Man: Yes? Can I help you with something?

Bob: Hmm, me and my children here have lost our way. Would you kindly inform us of our current location?

Lilia: Children?

ILS: What's the big idea?

Bob: Quiet.

Man: Oh sure! You're in Lanseng Town in the Teneabre Kingdom. You really picked a nice place to get lost in, you did.

Zeldafan: Teneabre Kingdom? Where is that?

Man: Don't ya know? This is the continent of Aashorei. Just how lost are you guys?

Blue: Well thanks for your help, sir. We really appreciate it.

Man: No problem, any time. If you need anything else, just ask around town. We citizens will be happy to lend a hand.

Blue: We'll be sure to remember that.

*The man goes on about his way*

Blue: Did you hear that, guys? We made it to Aashorei afterall!

ILS: Heh, talk about dumb luck. We just happen to find an underwater tunnel that leads directly to our destination.

Zeldafan: Well since we're here and all, can we please get a nice room now? Me and Tobi are beat!

Tobi: Tobi wants to rest NOW!

Bob: That might be a good idea. We could all use a good rest after that ordeal.

Blue: You're right about that. Let's get a room and rest up. Then we can discuss where to go next.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 07 May, 2008, 12:56:40 am
*The group purchases a room at the local inn and calls it a day*

Blue: Hey Bob, what are your readings telling us?

Bob: Hm?

Blue: Your energy readings. How far are we from the next Dimension Key?

Bob: Hrrm...not very. In fact, it lies just a little southeast of here.

Blue: Southeast, huh?

Lilia: Maybe we should ask one of the locals if there are any landmarks to the southeast.

Blue: Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. We'll do that in the morning.

ILS: *yawn* I'm bushed. Let's say we all head to bed, eh?

Blue: I suppose, I'm kinda tired myself.

Lilia: Yeah. Same here.

Bob: Goodnight, you three. Sleep well. In the meantime, I'll be out.

*Bob disappears*

Blue: Hmm, I wonder where he always goes...

*The three head to their beds to rest up for the night. Later that evening, in Zeldafan and Tobi's room...*

Zeldafan: Tobi. Are you awake?

Tobi: I sure am, sempai.

Zeldafan: Then let's do it!

*The two spring out of bed and quietly sneak out of the inn*

Zeldafan: Phew, we made it!

Tobi: Where are we going, sempai?

Zeldafan: Where else, Tobi!? To the pub! Charge!

*Zeldafan and Tobi make their way to the 24-hour town pub. Meanwhile, Bob is watching from atop the roof of the inn*

Bob: Hmm, now where could those two be going at this time of night? Looks like I'll have to investigate.

*Bob leaps from the roof and follows behind Zeldafan and Tobi from a distance. Meanwhile, the two arrive at the pub and prepare to have the time of their lives*

Zeldafan: Alright! It's been ages since we've been to a pub!

Tobi: But sempai, what if Bob finds out we're here? You know he strictly forbids us from drinking while on an assignment...

Zeldafan: Oh lighten up, would you? I'll bet you he's out doing who knows what right now. As long as we're back before morning, he'll never know a thing!

Tobi: Okay! Tobi trusts you, sempai!

Zeldafan: Of course, of course! Now let's get some drinks!

*Zeldafan and Tobi grab two seats at the counter*

Zeldafan: Yo bartender!

Bartender: Well hello there, lady and gent! What can I getcha?

Zeldafan: One orange juice, and 2 bottles of sake for us.

Bartender: Alrighty, orange juice and two large bottles of sake coming right up!

*The bartender hands them their beverages*

Bartender: You two enjoy.

Zeldafan: Thanks! Drink up, Tobi.

Tobi: Cheers!

*The two clank their bottles together and begin to gulp down their drink. Later on, Tobi is in a drunken daze from having too much to drink*

Zeldafan: Oh geez, Tobi. What have I told you about this? You know that two bottles is your limit!

Tobi: H-hey! *hic* U no wut!? I-I dun liek u...

Zeldafan: *sigh* Sure, Tobi. Oh boy, we're so screwed. There's no way he'll be out of this by morning...

*Just then, Zeldafan overhears two men talking beside her*

Man: Hey, you going to the Princesses Saiphon Ball?

Man2: What? No way! Don't you know you have to have invitations to get into that? There's no way us ordinary guys are getting in there.

Zeldafan: Uhm, excuse me sirs, but what's this "Saiphon Ball" you're talking about?

Man: Eh? You never heard of the Saiphon Ball? It's only the biggest shindig in the whole stinkin Kingdom!

Man2: Yeah, Princess Mizuna holds a big party once every year to celebrate the Saiphon Jewel.

Zeldafan: Saiphon Jewel? What's that?

Man: It's this crystal thing that supposedly houses some magical power inside. I don't know what the big deal is, but it's been the sacred treasure of the Teneabre Royal Family for generations.

Zeldafan: (Hmm, "crystal thing"? Could it be the Dimension Key?) Okay. Thanks for the info, pal!

Man: No problem, girly.

Zeldafan: Tobi! Are you ready to go!?

Tobi: I tell u wen I redy 2 *hic* go!11one!!1

Zeldafan: Oh Tobi, you're so embarassing...

*At moment, Bob appears behind the two and lets out a horrendous bellow*

Bob: YOU!!!

Zeldafan: Aaah! B-Bob! W-what are you doing here!?

Bob: I saw you two snakes sneaking out of the inn for a little midnight romp. What did I tell you about drinking while on an assignment?

Zeldafan: Uhm...*gulp*...don't?

Bob: Exactly. Now I hope you're ready for your punishment. *cracks knuckles*

Zeldafan: Bob, wait!

Bob: *groan* Yes, what is it?

Zeldafan: I got some useful info while I was here! I think I know where the Dimension Key is.

Bob: Hmm, is that so? Where?

Zeldafan: If the info I got was correct, it should be in possession of Princess Mizuna of Teneabre. This thing they call the Saiphon Jewel sounds a lot like one of the Dimension Keys.

Bob: Oh, very useful info indeed. Good work, Zeldafan.

Zeldafan: Soooo, am I off the hook?

Bob: Not a chance. Come. It's the curdled milk for the both of you.

Zeldafan: No! Anything but curdled milk!!!

*Bob grabs both Zeldafan and Tobi and begins to drag them out of the pub*

Tobi: Gragh Blahgyagahy!!

Bob: Ugh, honestly, Zeldafan. How many times must I tell you never to let Tobi have more than 2 drinks?

Zeldafan: Sorry...


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 07 May, 2008, 09:26:32 am
*The next morning, the group reconvenes outside of the inn to discuss their next plan of action*

Blue: Hey everyone. You all sleep well?

Lilia: I sure did!

ILS: Me too.

Zeldafan: ...Yeah...

Tobi: Mmm...

Bob: Hmph.

Blue: Huh? Is something wrong, you three? *sniff sniff* Eugh!!

Lilia: What's that terrible smell!?

Zeldafan: ...Curdled Milk.

Blue: What!?

Zeldafan: Er...nothing.

Blue: Eh...*scratches head* Anyway, we're heading to the southeast, right Bob?

Bob: That's correct, and we've recieved very important details concerning the next Dimension Key as well.

Blue: Oh yeah?

Zeldafan: Yeah, it's already in possession of someone else. Apparently, the Dimension Key is the ancient treasure of the Teneabre Kingdom. It goes by the name of the Saiphon Jewel, and now it's in the hands of Princess Mizuna.

Lilia: If that's true, then..what do we do?

Blue: What else? We have no choice but to steal it.

Lilia: But...

ILS: Blue's right, Lilia. It may not be right, but we gotta do what we gotta do.

Lilia: Oh okay...

Blue: I guess that means we have to plan an infiltration of the castle.

Zeldafan: That might not be so easy.

Blue: Why not?

Zeldafan: The Princess is holding a huge celebration to honor the Saiphon Jewel tomorrow night. It wouldn't be good for us to try and infiltrate during such a big event.

Blue: I suppose you're right. Then should we wait until after the celebration?

ILS: I have a better idea!

Blue: ILS?

ILS: Instead of waiting until after the party, I say we crash it!

Lilia: Knucklehead! I should've known you wouldn't have any good plans...

ILS: But, Lilia...Ooh...

Bob: Actually, that might not be a bad idea.

Lilia/ILS: Huh?

Bob: While a full on infiltration may be a viable option, attending the celebration would result in the least, if any, bloodshed.

Blue: So you're saying we'll regularly attend the party, and amidst the commotion, we make off with the Dimension Key?

Bob: Precisely.

Blue: Hmm, it's a little iffy, but I guess it's fine. At least we'll keep from harming any innocents.

Zeldafan: Alright! We'll be just like secret agents! Oh wait!

Blue: What now, Zeldafan?

Zeldafan: I forgot, we need invitations to get into the party!

Blue: *sigh* Oh man, how are we going to get those?

Zeldafan: Ah well, we'll just figure it out when we get there! And of course, we'll need to buy spiffy clothes as this IS a formal occassion.

Lilia: Really!? Oh, I'm so going to buy the prettiest dress!

Blue: I'm starting to think this is more trouble than it's worth...

Bob: Lighten up, Blue. This...could be pretty fun actually.

ILS: Yeah, how often do we get to go to formal parties? I can't wait!

Tobi: Tobi's gonna dance the night away!

Zeldafan: I wonder what the theme is going to be? I hope there's pretty sparkling lights!

Blue: You guys are hopeless...

Bob: Well, Blue? Shall we depart? We have much to do before tommorow night.

Blue: Yeah, let's go everyone.

*The group leaves Lanseng Town and heads to the southeast, towards the Castle Town of Teneabre, site of the 4th Dimension Key*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 07 May, 2008, 02:18:23 pm
*After a long day of traveling, the group finally arrives in Teneabre Castle Town. A place bustling with excitement due to the oncoming event*

Lilia: Wow, would you look at all the people? It's so...festive!

Blue: We can enjoy the sights later, Lilia. Right now, we need to focus on getting ready for the ball. Since it's tomorrow night, we've got no time to lose.

Bob: First thing's first then. We have to secure us some invitations to the ball.

Blue: Uhm sure. But how are we going to do that?

Zeldafan: Perhaps we could try meeting with the Princess. If there's any sure way to get invitations, it'll be from her.

Blue: I guess it's worth a try. Let's go.

*The group begins to make their way to the Castle when they are approached by a shady looking man*

Man: Hey. You.

Blue: Huh? You talking to us?

Man: Yeah you. I overheard your little predicament and I think I can help you out.

Blue: Hmm, I'm listening...

Man: You need to get into the ball right? Well I've got 6 genuine invitations right here for ya. One for every person in your group.

Blue: I see. How much are you offering?

Man: You can have them all for, oh..say...5,000 gold a pop. Whaddya say?

Zeldafan: Hey! That's an outrageous price! What kind of suckers do you take us for, huh!?

Tobi: Tell this guy to go suck a lemon, Blue!

Blue: I'll take em.

Zeldafan/Tobi: What!?

Lilia: Blue! What ARE you doing!?

ILS: Yeah! That guy's a no good peddler! He's got crooked written all over his face! What's the matter with you!?

Blue: We have to get into that ball by any means necessary. If that means dealing with an underhanded crook, then that's what we'll do.

Bob: Blue...

Blue: Here's the money sir.

*Blue hands the money to the peddler. In return, he gives Blue the invitations*

Man: Hehehehe, thanks a lot chump. Pleasure doing business with ya.

*The man runs off*

Lilia: Blue, I can't believe you just gave that guy all of our money.

Blue: But hey, at least we don't have to worry about getting invitations anymore.

Zeldafan: Hey wait. Let me take a look at those...

*Zeldafan takes the invitations from Blue and examines them*

Zeldafan: I knew it! These aren't invitations!!

Blue: Wha-!?

Zeldafan: These are...OLD SOUP LABELS!!!

Lilia: No!

ILS: I knew he couldn't be trusted! We've been swindled by a dirty thief!

Bob: Tobi, hurry! He couldn't have gotten far! After him!

Tobi: Right!

*Tobi runs off in pursuit of the thief, dashing through the immense crowd of civilians in the streets*

Tobi: Hmm, where could he be...?

*Tobi looks in every direction, finally spotting the thief running down a back alley*

Tobi: There you are! You're not getting away!

*Tobi follows the thief down the alley, meanwhile the thief soon finds out that the alleyway leads to a dead end*

Thief: Damn, a dead end. Guess I gotta turn back.

*The theif turns around to see Tobi standing right before him*

Thief: Aaah! You!

Tobi: Give back the money you stole from my friends, you lying cheat!

Thief: Hey, no way bub! We made this deal fair and square! So back off!

Tobi: I'm not asking. Now we can do this the easy way, or the hard way. *cracks knuckles*

Thief: You're not gonna scare me off, pal!

*The thief takes out a knife and backs into a wall*

Tobi: Fine then. You've been warned.

*In a split second, Tobi is already beside the thief with his arm in his clutches*

Thief: What the--!? H-how did you--

Tobi: Give our money back.

*Tobi crushes the thiefs arm in his grip, causing him to drop hold of the knife*

Thief: Aaaaargh! S-stop! Stop it!

*A red light begins to gleam from the eye hole in Tobi's mask*

Tobi: Give us our money BACK!

*Tobi tightens his grip on the thiefs arm, crushing it further*

Thief: Aaaaaaaagh! Alright alright! I'll give you the money! Just let go of me!

*Tobi lets go of the thiefs arm and he reels back from the pain*

Thief: W-what kind of monster are you!?

Tobi: The money. Now.

Thief: Here! Take your stinkin money!

*The thief chucks the money to the ground and runs off. Tobi then collects the funds and returns to the group*

Zeldafan: Well Tobi? How did it go?

Tobi: I got the money back alright. And I made sure he thinks twice before swindling people again.

*Tobi hands the money to Blue*

Blue: Alright, nice work, Tobi.

Bob: Oh no you don't!

*Bob swipes the money from Blue*

Blue: Hey!!

Bob: Hey nothing. Whoever believes Blue shouldn't handle the groups funds anymore, say "I".

Everyone: I!!!

Blue: But...I'm the leader...

Bob: And I seriously doubt your integrity to lead. Honestly, what kind of person can't see through a back alley peddler's crooked game?

ILS: No kidding. The guy was even wearing a hood and had a cynical sneer that just screams "I'm a lying bastard".

Bob: I'm very disappointed in you, Blue.

*Blue sinks to the ground*

Blue: Uugh...

Bob: Now let's go. We still have to find some REAL invitation, not SOUP LABELS, before the day is over.

Blue: *grumble* Yeah...


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 08 May, 2008, 12:02:40 am
*In an attempt to recieve invitations to the Saiphon Ball, the group heads to Teneabre Castle to have an audience with Princess Mizuna*

*Inside the Castle*

Blue: Hm, this place seems pretty busy.

Bob: Well that's to be expected, as this is, without a doubt, where the celebration will be held.

Lilia: Gee, do you think maybe we should come back another time, when it's less frantic around here?

Bob: That's not likely to happen anytime soon. In fact, the excitement is only going to increase until the celebration is over.

Blue: Bob's right, Lilia. Right now is our best opportunity to speak with the Princess.

*At that moment, an old woman approaches the group*

Old Lady: Oh, and what have we here? Visitors, perhaps?

Blue: Uhm, hello. Who are you?

Old Lady: Me? Why I'm Suzumi, Princess Mizuna's caretaker. What brings you to the castle?

Blue: If it's not too much trouble, ma'am, we'd like to have an audience with the Princess.

Suzumi: Oh, not at all! Mizuna just went out to the flower garden to escape all the commotion going on in the castle, but I'm sure she'd be delighted to have some guests. Just follow me and I'll take you there.

*The group follows behind Suzumi as she escorts them to the flower garden*

Suzumi: Mizuna! Mizuna dear, where are you!? You have guests!

Mizuna: I'm over by the azalea patch, Suzumi!

Suzumi: Okay, you'll find Mizuna right past those rose bushes over there. Just call me if you need anything.

Blue: Alright, thank you. Let's go, guys.

*The group follows Suzumi's directions and walks over to the rose bushes. Beyond them, they find a beautiful girl with long flowing purple hair, sharp blue eyes, and very ample "support"*

Blue: Uh..hi there.

Mizuna: Hm? Oh hello! You must be the guests that Suzumi sent down here. As you may already know, I'm Princess Mizuna Teneabre. What are your names?

Blue: My name's Quentin, but my friends call me Blue.

Lilia: I'm Lilia.

Zeldafan: I'm Zeldafan! And the one in the mask here is Tobi.

Tobi: Hello.

Bob: My name is Bob. Nice to make your acquaintance, Princess.

ILS: Oh heavens above...I think I've been smitten! <3

*ILS runs up to Mizuna and gently grabs her hand*

ILS: My name is Mads, fair maiden Mizuna. And I must say I'm quite taken by you.

*ILS kisses her hand*

Mizuna: Oh my...what a gentleman.

Lilia: ILS, you dog! Wait til I get my hands on you! I'll--

Mizuna: No no! It's alright! He's quite charming actually. And not bad to look at either. *giggles*

Lilia: Ah, but...

ILS: Aaah! The vivacious vixen returns the precious feeling of amour. Might I lay another kiss upon thine creamy white hand?

Mizuna: Ah, it'd be my pleasure, Mads.

ILS: Oh no! The pleasure is mine alone, my sweet!

*ILS kisses her hand once again*

Blue: Just what's going on here?

Zeldafan: Bob, did we cross over into an alternate world or something?

Bob: Well actually, yes. We did.

Zeldafan: Oh right...

Blue: Okay, I think we've seen enough.

Mizuna: Oh sorry! I got so caught up in this stunning creature's irresistable charms that I forgot about the rest of you. Just what brings you all here anyway?

Blue: Well, we came to request invitations to the Saiphon Ball, if it's not too much trouble.

Mizuna: Ah, the Saiphon Ball. Well, I don't know. The Ball is only for the upper class citizens and aristocrats.

ILS: Please, my treasure? We've come such a long way to attend this exquisite celebration. It'd be a shame if we had to turn back now.

Mizuna: Oh...I can't say no to a face like that. Alright, the invitations are yours! But just don't tell anyone. I could get into a lot of trouble if someone was to find out about this.

*Mizuna hands 6 invitations to Blue*

Blue: Thanks a bunch, Mizuna.

Mizuna: No problem! Glad to help.

Blue: Well, I think it's about time we got going. We still have some preparations to do before tomorrow night.

Mizuna: Aw, leaving already? Well, I guess I'll see you at the Ball! Bring out your best suits and don't be late!

Blue: We'll be sure not to. Let's go everyone.

ILS: Noooo! I don't wanna go! I wanna stay with my belov--Aaaagh!!

*Lilia grabs ILS by his ear and drags him*

Lilia: Alright, you've had enough fun for one day.

Mizuna: Heheheh.

*Having successfully recieved invitations to the Saiphon Ball, the group leaves Teneabre Castle and return to town*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 08 May, 2008, 09:39:12 am
Bob: Okay, Blue. Now that we've got the invitations out of the way, what's next on our agenda?

Blue: The last thing we need to do is get the proper attire for the Ball.

Lilia: Alright, my favorite part! I saw a clothing store just a little back thataway. Let's go!

Blue: Just what IS it with girls and shopping?

*Blue and the others follow Lilia to the Poscthen Clothing Shop*

Clerk: Welcome, welcome! What can I do for you fine people?

Blue: Uhm, we're looking for some suits and dresses. You know, the formal stuff.

Clerk: Ah, going to the Saiphon Ball I'd wager? Men's suits are in the back to your left, Women's formal dresses to the right.

Blue: Okay, thanks.

Lilia: Well what are we waiting for!? Let's get shopping!

Blue: Hold it, Lilia! Before you go, remember not to pick out anything too expensive. This is just a one time deal, so we don't wanna blow all of our cash on it. And I'm not just talking to you, this goes for everyone.

Lilia: *sigh* Alright...

Blue: Good. You and Zeldafan can go look at the women's clothes now. The rest of us will be in the men's section.

Lilia: Yay! Let's go, Zeldafan!

Zeldafan: Yeah!

*Lilia and Zeldafan run off towards the women's section*

Blue: Something tells me she wasn't listening very well...

Bob: Oh don't worry about them, Blue. They'll be just fine. Let us go pick out our clothes.

*Blue and the other boys head for the men's section and begin peering through the selection*

Blue: Hmm, this looks pretty cool. And it's Blue too, my favorite.

Tobi: Hey Bob, why aren't you picking out any suits to wear?

Bob: Because, I don't need one.

Tobi: Huh?

Bob: This new age red mage outfit of mine is more than adequate attire for a formal occassion of this current era. Trust me, I'm all set.

Tobi: Eh, if you say so...

*Meanwhile, ILS is shuffling through various suits*

ILS: Oh oh oh! What's this!?

*ILS pulls out a purple suit with cane and tophat accessories*

ILS: I think we have a winner!

Blue: You're not seriously going to wear that, are you? It's a grotesque outfit.

ILS: Oh what do you know, Blue? I'll be totally pimpin'! I can see it now, all of the women in the Ball will jump at the chance to dance with me!

Blue: Or they'll avoid you like the plague.

ILS: See, that attitude of yours is why you never get dates.

Blue: And you do?

ILS: Uhm...moving on...

*Meanwhile, over in the women's section, Lilia is tearing through every dress she can find*

Lilia: Okay, I think I got it!

Zeldafan: Uhm, Lilia. Are you really going to try all of those on?

Lilia: Well of course I am! How else am I going to know which one looks best on me? Are you sure you don't wanna get anymore?

Zeldafan: Hmm, nah. This one works just fine for me. It looks almost exactly like my plaid skirt!

Lilia: Well at least try it on first! Come on!

*Lilia drags Zeldafan over into the dressing room. They then begin to try on their outfits*

ILS: Hmm, what's this I spy? Lilia and Zeldafan's clothes hanging over the dressing room door? That can only mean one thing! It's peeping time! Heeheehee.

*ILS walks up to the door and places his eye over the keyhole*

ILS: Oh yeah, baby. Take it off...

Blue: ILS, what are you doing!?

ILS: Shhhhh! Blue, they'll hear you!

Blue: But--

ILS: Lilia and Zeldafan are in the dressing room, and I'm taking this chance to get some hot undressing action!

Blue: Really? Well let me see. Move over!

*Blue pushes ILS out of the way*

ILS: Egh, no way! I was here first! Buzz off!

*Blue and ILS start to struggle over passage to the keyhole*

Blue: Hey! Why should you get to have all the fun!?

ILS: There's only enough room for one perv in this group!

Blue: Eugh! No fair! Come on!

ILS: No! Now move it!

Blue: Ergh!

ILS: Aagh!

*The commotion outside the dressing room alerts Lilia and Zeldafan to their presence*

Zeldafan: Lilia, what's that noise?

Lilia: I don't know. Let's get dressed and check it out.

Zeldafan: Right.

*Lilia and Zeldafan come out of the dressing room to see Blue and ILS wrestling on the ground by the door*

Lilia: Aaah! What were you two doing by our dressing room!?

Zeldafan: You weren't trying to peep at us, were you!?

ILS: Uhm..no! It was all Blue's doing! I tried to stop him! Honest!

Blue: ILS! Why you lying son of a-- This peeping thing was your scheme!

Lilia: Oh, is that right? *cracks knuckles*

Zeldafan: I think we'll just have to teach both of them a lesson. Whaddya say, Lilia?

Lilia: Gladly! Come on, you!

*Lilia and Zeldafan drag Blue and ILS into the dressing room and begin pummeling them*

*bam* *whack* *slam* *thwack*

Lilia: So you like peeking into occupied dressing rooms, huh?

Blue: Ow! Lilia! Stop! I-I'm sorry!

*thock* *bash* wham* *crash*

Zeldafan: Then we'll give you a special show!

ILS: Aaah! No! Please! Forgive me!

*doosh* lunk* *bonk* *shoom*

Blue/ILS: Have mercy on us!!

*The merciless beating ends with a punch that sends the two careening out of the dressing room*

Blue/ILS: Aaaaaaagh!! Oof!

Lilia: And let this be a lesson to you!

Zeldafan: Don't mess with us!

Blue/ILS: Uuugh....

*The group, having all picked out an outfit for the Ball, return to the cashier and purchases the clothes*

Clerk: Thank you so much! Come again!

*The group leaves the store and returns to the town streets*

Blue: And with that, our preparations are all complete.

Bob: And with plenty of time to spare.

Zeldafan: Hey Blue, does that mean we can go have fun now!?

Blue: Oh, I don't know...

Tobi: Please, Blue! Say yes!

Blue: But--

ILS: Oh come on, Blue. We could use a break, and there's a load of fun stuff around here to do.

Bob: Go on, Blue.

Blue: Alright, fine. But don't go too overboard. Remember we still have a job to do, so be back before morning.

Zeldafan/Tobi: Hooray!

*With their tasks complete, the group disbands and sets out to enjoy the rest of the day in town*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 10 May, 2008, 09:35:51 am
*With the group spending their leisure time having fun around town, tomorrow night comes quicker than they expected. The group is in their inn room, all dressed up and ready for the Saiphon Ball*

Blue: How do I look, ILS?

ILS: You look just fine, buddy. That Blue tux really suits you, but I think the bow tie is a little much.

Blue: Oh, you're one to talk. At least I'm not walking around with a cane like an old man.

ILS: Hey! Chicks dig the cane.

*Lilia daintily walks up to Blue, wearing a light blue, tight fitting dress that comes down to her knees, sporting earrings of the same color and high heels*

Lilia: Blue, don't listen to him, I think that bow tie makes you look cu--oh Oh OH! Aaah!!

*Lilia trips and falls*

Lilia: *sniff* Ow...

Blue: Heheheh.

Lilia: It's not funny! These darn high heels. How do people walk in these things!? How, I ask you, how!? Not to mention that this dress is so tight that it's pratically binding my legs together.

Blue: Well gee, Lilia. Why did you pick it out then?

Lilia: *sigh* I don't know. I was trying to be as trendy as possible. At least I look good, right?

Blue: Heh, yeah. I'll say. But I think you may've overdone it a little bit.

*Meanwhile, Zeldafan is wearing a more loose fitted green dress with a plaid design, sporting green earrings and a different hairstyle*

Zeldafan: How do I look, Tobi? *poses*

Tobi: You look great, sempai!

*Tobi is wearing a typical black tuxedo with red cloud designs on it, and of course, he's still wearing his trademark mask*

Zeldafan: Thanks, Tobi! Heehee.

Bob: If everyone's ready, I think it's time we got going. We don't wanna be late now, do we?

Blue: Yeah, you're right. Let's do this, guys.

*Blue and the group leave the inn and head straight for the Castle. They arrive at the gates, only to be halted by the castle guards*

Guard1: Hold. Present your invitations.

Blue: Does everybody have their invites?

Lilia: Got it.

ILS: Right here.

Zeldafan: Here's mine.

Tobi: Same here.

Bob: We're all set, Blue.

Guard2: Okay, you check out. Enjoy the Ball.

*The guards accept their invitations and clear the way, allowing the group into the Saiphon Ball. Inside is a myriad of citizens in the upper class, dancing and conversing in the decor of golden lights*

Lilia: Oh boy! This is gonna be so much fun! Let's go everybody!

*The group attempts to run off, but are halted by Blue*

Blue: WAIT! What are you guys doing?

Zeldafan: Aw, but Blue...

Blue: I know you all wanna have fun, but we have to lay down a few ground rules first. Remember, this isn't all fun and games. We're here for one purpose only, and that's to get our hands on the Dimension Key. Understood?

Everyone: *sigh* Yeah...

Blue: Alright, in that case, you're free to go.

ILS: Huh? Really?

Blue: Yeah, go on.

Zeldafan: Now that's more like it! Let's go, Tobi!

Tobi: Woot!

*Zeldafan and Tobi claspe hands and run off together*

ILS: Hmm...

*ILS looks around the Ball room*

ILS: Ah ha! Hot chicks at 12'o clock! Catch you guys later.

*ILS walks off*

Bob: Blue, I know we're on a mission here, but please try to have fun. If you need me, I'll be doing some...reconaissance...at the punch bowl.

*Bob walks off*

Lilia: Well, that just leaves you and me, Blue.

Blue: Come on, Lilia. You're with me.

Lilia: Oh yay! It'll be just like a date!

Blue: Oh, it's gonna be a date alright. A date with that Dimension Key. Let's go find it.

*Blue walks off*

Lilia: Blue!!

Blue: Don't dawdle, Lilia!

Lilia: *sigh*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 10 May, 2008, 06:34:58 pm
*Zeldafan and Tobi are dancing on the dance floor when two rich teen boys approach them*

Boy: Hey, look at the dork in the mask.

Boy2: What do you think this is? A halloween party?

Tobi: Mmmmn....*balls fist*

Zeldafan: Now now, Tobi. Don't cause a scene...

Boy: What are you hiding under that mask, huh?

Boy2: I bet he's got ugly buck teeth or a huge nose or something.

Zeldafan: Hey! Stop making fun of my friend!

Boy: Stay out of this, toots!

Zeldafan: Toots!? Oh, you are SO asking for it...

Boy2: Show us what's under that mask, now.

Tobi: No! Bleh! *blows raspberry*

Boy: Well fine. Have it your way, pal. We'll just rip it off!

Zeldafan: Ah! No!

*The boy pulls off Tobi's mask, Tobi then quickly covers his face*

Boy: Hey hey, I got it! Now what, chump?

Zeldafan: Tobi?

Tobi: ....Waaah! Why are you so mean!? *cries*

*Tobi runs away*

Zeldafan: Tobi, wait! Oooh, you're gonna pay for that! Hyah!!

*Zeldafan kicks the boy in his face*

Boy: Aaah! My beautiful face!

Zeldafan: Now it's your turn! Yah!

*Zeldafan punches the other boy in the gut, knocking him to the floor*

Boy2: Aaah! This girl's crazy! Let's get out of here!

Boy: I'm with you!

*The two boys run off*

Zeldafan: Hah! That'll learn ya! ....Huh?

*Zeldafan looks around to see every eye in the room staring at her*

Zeldafan: Ah! *nervous laugh* Eh...please excuse me, everyone. I was just...uh...erm...over there!!!

*Zeldafan runs off. Meanwhile, Bob is attending the punch bowl, having his fill*

Bob: *sip* Ah, nothing beats the good old taste of artificial flavoring.

*Just then, another man comes over and attempts to retrieve a serving of punch*

Bob: Hey.

Man: Hm?

Bob: What are you doing?

Man: Just trying to get a sample of liquid refreshment, old bean. As you can see, I'm quite parched.

Bob: Sorry pal, but I've got dibs on this punch. You'll just have to find something else to drink.

Man: Well I say! You're being quite rude. This here beverage belongs to everybody! Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be helping myself to some punch.

Bob: Eh, suit yourself.

*Bob points his finger at the punch bowl, and it suddenly begins to boil*

Man: Ey? Well that's peculiar.

*The man pours himself some punch. He takes a sip and then proceeds to spit it out in pain*

Man: Yikes! That's bloody hot! You!!

Bob: Who, me?

Man: Yes you! You did this, you dastard! You cast an evil spell on the punch with your demon powers.

Bob: *gasp* Why I never! I'm no demon, I'm omnipotent.

Man: Villian!

*The man walks off*

Bob: Heheheh. *sip*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 10 May, 2008, 08:23:34 pm
*Meanwhile, ILS approaches a group of girls and attempts to court them*

ILS: Might I have the pleasure of taking one of you to dance? Heck, I'll take all of you at once!

Girl: Egh, beat it!

ILS: *sadly* Wha--?

Girl2: Yeah, get lost! We don't want a filthy urchin like you anywhere near us.

Girl3: And would you look at those clothes? Purple is so ick! And what's the big idea walking around with a cane like an old man?

ILS: But...chicks dig the cane...

Girl: You're kidding, right?

Girls: AH HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!

ILS: *puts head down* Ooh...

*Blue frantically searches around the Castle for the Dimension Key, with Lilia trailing behind*

Lilia: Egh, Blue! Why aren't we back there having fun with everyone else!?

Blue: Because somebody's gotta be the responsible one around here.

Lilia: Then why am I here?

Blue: I need someone with me so I don't look suspicious.

Lilia: *angrily* Oooooh!

*Blue and Lilia continue their search when they are approached by Princess Mizuna, wearing a large blue dress and holding a peculiar stone*

Mizuna: Hey! Blue! Lilia!

Blue: Mizuna.

Lilia: Hello, Mizuna!

Mizuna: I'm glad to see you and your friends made it. Are you enjoying the Ball?

Blue: Yeah, I suppose. ...Hm?

*Blue gazes at the stone in Mizuna's hand. He soon identifies it to be the Dimension Key*

Blue: *whispering* Lilia, that's it all right.

Lilia: *whispering* Yeah, I know. But what do we do?

Blue: *whispering* Leave it to me. Hey, Mizuna.

Mizuna: Yes?

Blue: That uhm..crystal there. You mind telling us a little about it?

Mizuna: Oh this? It's none other than my family's sacred treasure, the Saiphon Jewel. My ancestors discovered it deep in an temple generations ago, and it's been the symbol of our family ever since. Isn't it beautiful? Scholars claim that it has magical properties.

Blue: Yeah, that's real..nice...

Mizuna: We've been trying to figure out a way to harness the energies concealed inside it, in hopes that I might...be able to heal my parents...

Lilia: Your parents? What happened to them?

Mizuna: A terrible accident several years ago left them completely bedridden. From that day on, I've taken over their place in ruling the kingdom, with the help of my caretaker Suzumi. Their condition is beginning to worsen, and I fear if we don't help them soon, they'll never get better...

Blue: I'm sorry to hear that.

Mizuna: No, it's okay! I know we'll be able to get them the help they need someday, so long as the Saiphon Jewel remains with us. I won't lose hope.

Blue: Eh, can you excuse us for a second?

Mizuna: Uhm, sure.

*Blue takes Lilia so they can talk in private*

Lilia: Blue...can we really do this? I mean...

Blue: I know, Lilia. I don't want to do it either, but what choice do we have? Earth is in trouble too.

Lilia: *sigh* I just wish there was some way for everyone to be happy.

Blue: I do too. But things are never that easy or convenient. All we can do is continue fighting for our cause.

Lilia: I understand. But how do we get it from her though? We can't just take it, can we? That's sure to cause a commotion.

Blue: She's not likely to let out of her sight anytime soon, so that's shaping up to be our only option.

Lilia: Well then, I'm ready when you are. (Sorry, Mizuna...)

Blue: Okay, let's do it.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 11 May, 2008, 08:18:31 pm
*After their private discussion, Blue and Lilia reapproach Mizuna, intent on stealing the Dimension Key from her by force*

Mizuna: Blue, Lilia, is something the matter?

*Blue ignites his hand in flames*

Blue: Mizuna, I didn't want to do this, but--

*Just then, an explosion blasts a hole through the ceiling of the Castle, causing rubble and debris to fall everywhere*

Mizuna: Aaaah!!

Blue: What the--? What's going on!?

Lilia: Blue! Up there!

Blue: Hn!?

*Blue and Lilia look up through the hole to see a large flying ship. A strange man wearing a mask over his mouth descends from the ship and into the castle through the hole*

Blue: Who are you!?

Masked Man: None of your business.

*The man charges straight for Mizuna and knocks her out with a swift blow. He then steals the Dimension Key from her*

Mizuna: Aah! Oooh...

Lilia: Mizuna!

Blue: Hey! Give that back! Right now!

*Blue sends a stream of fire at the masked man. He easily dodges the attack and escapes back to the flying ship with his partners*

Masked Man: The jewel is secure. Let's move.

Masked Man2: But let's leave them a little parting gift first.

*The second masked man ignites several bombs and hurls them toward the Castle*

Blue: Damn! They're getting away! Come on, Lilia! We have to go after them!

Lilia: But what about Mizuna?

Blue: She'll be fine! We have to hurry!

*Just then, more explosions are heard, but this time it's from the Main Hall of the Castle, where the Ball is being held*

ILS: Egh! Hey! What's the deal!?

Zeldafan: Bob, what's going on!?

Bob: It seems the Castle is under attack.

Tobi: Where are Blue and Lilia?

Zeldafan: Last I heard from them, they were trying to find the Dimension Key.

*The civilians are all severly injured from the falling debris caused by the explosions*

ILS: This is terrible...

Zeldafan: Somebody's gotta help them!

*Blue and Lilia return to the Main Hall and reunite with the group*

Blue: Guys!

ILS: Blue! Lilia! Are you two okay?

Blue: Yeah, we're fine. But there's no time for that!

Bob: Blue, Lilia, what's going on here? Do you know who attacked the castle?

Lilia: A group of thieves busted in and made off with the Dimension Key!

Blue: They're attempting to escape in some kind of flying ship. If we don't catch up to them soon, we'll lose them! We have to go, now!

Bob: Understood, but these people are hurt, and they need medical attention. Me, Zeldafan, and Lilia will remain here and look after the injured. You, ILS, and Tobi chase after the airship and halt their escape. Is that clear?

Blue: Yeah, we got it. ILS, Tobi! Let's move!

ILS/Tobi: Right!

Lilia: Be careful, guys.

Blue: Don't worry about us, Lilia. We'll be fine.

*Blue, ILS, and Tobi leave the castle in pursuit of the thieves airship*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 12 May, 2008, 10:57:44 am
ILS: Yo, Blue! There it is!

Blue: I know, but it's too far out of reach. How do we get to them?

Tobi: Blue, the roofs!

Blue: Huh?

ILS: Oh yeah! Tobi's got the right idea, Blue. Maybe we can pursue them from atop the buildings.

Tobi: Yes, but we have to hurry. If they make it out of the city, we'll never be able to catch them.

Blue: Alright, it's worth a shot. Let's go!

*Blue and his team leap on top of the nearest building. From there, they continue their pursuit of the airship, traversing from rooftop to rooftop. Meanwhile, Bob and Zeldafan are using healing arts to aid the injured people*

Bob: Are you okay, madam?

Woman: Yes, thanks to you.

Bob: Zeldafan, how's it looking on your end?

Zeldafan: I'm doing my best, Bob. Their injuries aren't too bad, so I should be able to handle it. But there's still a lot of people who need help, and I don't think my magic power will last much longer.

Lilia: Bob, can't you do something?

Bob: Hmm, okay. Zeldafan, you and Lilia focus on retrieving the injured. Bring them all to me and I'll handle the healing. Understood?

Lilia: Yeah.

Zeldafan: Got it.

*Lilia and Zeldafan get ready to search the castle for injured civilians when Mizuna appears in the Main Hall*

Lilia: Mizuna...

Zeldafan: Are you alright?

Mizuna: No. The Saiphon Jewel...it's been stolen by thieves. And my castle, it's been demolished. W-what am I going to do now? *sobs*

Lilia: Don't worry!

Mizuna: What?

Lilia: Blue and the others are chasing down those thieves as we speak!

Zeldafan: Yeah, they won't let 'em get away. You can count on it!

Mizuna: *sniff* Thanks everyone. I couldn't ask for better friends.

*Blue and his team have chased the theives airship to the edge of the city*

Tobi: Blue, this is it. We can't go any further.

ILS: Damn, they're still too high up! What do we do, Blue?

Blue: Mmn....

ILS: Well?

Blue: Alright, I have a plan! Tobi, ILS, hang onto me. I'm going to use wind magic to propel us up to the airship.

ILS: Eh? Are you sure that'll work?

Blue: Do you have any other bright ideas?

ILS: Fine. We're counting on you, Blue.

*ILS and Tobi latch onto Blue*

Blue: Okay guys, hold on tight!

*Blue concentrates wind power into each of his hands. He then aims the attack towards the ground and uses it to send him, Tobi, and ILS airborne towards the airship*

Blue: Here we go!!

ILS: Do you think we'll make it!?

Blue: No worries, I've got magic power to spare!

*The team has the airship in their sights*

Tobi: Just a little further!

Blue: Come on, we can make it...

*The team comes with grabbing distance of the airship*

ILS: Alright, Blue! You did it! Now grab on!

Blue: Egh, I'm trying...

*Blue attempts to grab hold of the ship, but comes just short and fails*

Blue: Aah! No!

Tobi: Watch out!

*Tobi quickly climbs over top of Blue and latches onto the ship with one hand just in time*

ILS: Nice save, Tobi!

Tobi: Ergh...

Blue: Tobi, are you okay?

Tobi: Agh...no. You guys are...too heavy. I can't pull us all up, and I can't hang on for much longer...

ILS: Yaaah! Blue, what do we do!?

Blue: If Tobi can't pull us up, we'll just have to use him as a ladder and climb over him. Can you handle it, Tobi?

Tobi: Sure...just hurry...

Blue: Alright, ILS. You first. Quickly now.

ILS: Okay.

*ILS climbs over Tobi and makes it safely onto the airship*

ILS: Alright, Blue. You're next. Come on!

*Blue also climbs over Tobi and safely secures himself on the ship. The two then grab Tobi and pulls him onto the ship as well*

Blue: Tobi, are you alright?

Tobi: I'm fine.

Blue: Okay then. Let's go get the Dimension Key back.

ILS: But not before busting some heads first!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 12 May, 2008, 08:13:39 pm
*Blue and his team storm the deck of the airship, searching for the thief who stole the Dimension Key*

Masked Man3: Hey! Who are you!? What are you doing here!?

*ILS unsheathes his swords and cuts through the theif*

Masked Man3: Guuaagh!!

ILS: Out of our way!

Blue: Shoot first and ask questions later, huh? I like that plan. Let's hit it!

*The team reaches the front of the airship where they confront the thief that bombed the castle and the thief that pilfered the Key*

Masked Man: *gasp* You!

Masked Man2: Who are these interlopers?

Masked Man: That's the magic kid from the Castle. He must be trying to get the Jewel back. And look, he's even brought some friends.

Blue: Give us back the Dimension Key, or else.

Masked Man: Dimension Key? I don't know what you're talking about. But if you want this Jewel, you're not likely to get it from us.

ILS: Just how do you intend to keep it from us, huh? You're outnumbered 2-to-3, buddy.

Masked Man2: Not quite.

*The thief whistles, calling forth more thieves to the deck of the ship. They quickly surround Blue and the gang*

Masked Man2: Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Get them!!

*The thieves advance on the three with knives drawn*

ILS: Hah, now it's time to party! Let's rumble!

*ILS charges head first into the group of theives, slashing any and all who get in his way. Tobi assists by carving through with his kunai*

Tobi: Hmm? (And just where is he going?)

*Tobi spots the thief with the Dimension Key attempting to flee below decks*

Tobi: Ah ha!

*Blue knocks away several thieves with a burst of flames*

Blue: Tobi, what's up?

Tobi: Our friend with the Dimension Key is trying to make a get away. Stop him, would you?

ILS: Yeah, Blue. We'll cover ya!

Blue: Alright, I'm going!

*Blue escapes the brawl and chases down the masked man. He fires a thunder bolt at him that stops him in his tracks*

Masked Man: Gah!

Blue: Going somewhere?

*The masked man back away to the edge of the ship. With nowhere else to run, he stands his ground*

Masked Man: You're not getting this jewel. We've been planning this heist for too long to just hand it over to the likes of you.

Blue: Does it look like you have a choice? Look around you. There's nowhere for you to run to. And you're a fool if you think you can best me.

Masked Man: Grrr....

Blue: Well, what's it gonna be? Are you gonna hand it over? Or do I have to burn you to a crisp?

*Blue balls up his hand as it ignites in flames*

Masked Man: Never!

Blue: Heh, too bad for you. Eruption!!

*A plume of flames shoots up from below. The attack sends the masked man up and over board. He clings onto the side of the ship, hanging onto both the ship and the Dimension Key for dear life*

Masked Man: Argh! Help me!

Blue: Give me the Key and I'll help you up.

Masked Man: N-no! I'll never hand over the Jewel!

Blue: Well then, I guess you'd rather plummet to the Earth and become a bloody mess.

Masked Man: Ah! O-okay! Okay! I'll give you the Jewel! Just help me!!

*Blue walks over to help the masked man back onto the ship, but it's too late. He loses his grip and plummets to the ground along with the Dimension Key*

Blue: Uh oh!

Masked Man: Aaaaaaaargggh!!!

*Upon witnessing the spectacle, the fight between the group and the thieves comes to a halt*

Masked Man2: No! What have you done!? Our plan is ruined!

ILS: Hey, no worries, Blue. The Dimension Key is only going to shatter when it hits the ground anyway. The bozo pratically did the job for us!

Blue: Yeah, I guess you're right, but...

*Blue looks over the side of the ship*

Blue: Hm? Wait..what's...

*Blue looks in the area where the Dimension Key fell to see an intense light shining forth*

Blue: Oh no, it can't be! How could I forget!?

Tobi: Blue, what's the matter?

Blue: It's the Crystal Beast! It's being released!!

Tobi: Oh, not again...

ILS: This can't be good...


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 13 May, 2008, 12:26:48 am
*Meanwhile, at the Castle, Bob and his team have finished rounding up the injured party goers and applying first aid to them*

Zeldafan: Well, that's the last of them!

Bob: Is that so? Good work, you two. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be going now.

Lilia: But wait, where are you going?

Bob: To assess Blue and his team's situation. They may be in need of assistance.

Zeldafan: Wait, Bob! I'll go with you!

Lilia: Me too!

Bob: No, I need the two of you to remain here and make sure the citizens are sent home safely, and to look after Princess Mizuna. Is that clear?

Zeldafan: *sigh* Yeah...

Lilia: Mhmm...

Bob: Good. Now then, I'm off!

*Bob runs out of the Castle and follows the trail of Blue and his team*

Mizuna: Gee, I hope Blue and the others aren't in trouble...

Lilia: Aw, I'm sure they'll come back safe and sound with the Dimen-er, I mean Saiphon Jewel. We've been through much worse than a gang of thieves, you know.

Mizuna: I hope you're right, Lilia. The lives of my parents may depend on it.

*Zeldafan pulls Lilia away*

Lilia: Ack! Zeldafan, what gives?

Zeldafan: Lilia, are you sure you should be instilling her with false hope like that? You know we're going to have to smash it to bits once we get our hands on it.

Lilia: Oh I know, but I can't stand seeing her upset like that. I just had to try and keep her spirits up somehow. She is our friend, afterall.

Zeldafan: Mmn, I wish there was something we could do...

*Meanwhile, Blue and his team are still aboard the thieves airship, preparing to face off against the new threat*

Masked Man2: Hey! Just what are you three yammering about over there?

ILS: Put a sock in it, would you!?

Masked Man2: Ah! Hmph!

*Just then, a large figure emerges, and heads toward the airship. It appears to be a giant green fowl*

Blue: Ergh, so it's a bird this time. Just our luck.

Tobi: Blue, we're out of our element up here. We have to land this ship so we can fight it on ground.

Blue: Understood.

*Blue calls out to the Masked Man*

Blue: Hey, you!

Masked Man2: Uh, me?

Blue: Yeah you! Can't you land this ship?

Masked Man2: Why should I?

Blue: We don't have time to argue, just do it!

Masked Man2: *grumble*

*The Masked Man goes to land the ship, but before he can, the crystal beast reaches the airship and shows itself to the group*

Masked Man2: Ah...aaaaaaaaah!!

Fodder Thief: W-what is that thing!?

Fodder Thief2: Aaaah, it's a m-monster!!!

??: I am Emerl Avian, one of the four crystal beasts. You, who've attempted to bring harm to that which I protect will pay for your crimes with your lives.

Fodder Thief3: It's going to kill us!!

Fodder Thief4: Run for your lives!!

*Avian flaps its mighty wings, creating a terrible whirlwind that blows the airship to its side, causing it to lose its center of balance and fall from the sky*

ILS: Aaaagh! We're going to crash!

Blue: Hang onto something! And don't let go!

Tobi: ILS, Blue! Come with me!

Blue: Huh?

*Tobi grabs Blue and ILS and leaps off the condemned ship*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 13 May, 2008, 11:43:08 am
*Tobi, carrying Blue and ILS, lands safely on the ground, whereas the thieves airship crash lands in a far off forest*

Blue: Gee, I hope they're not hurt... *scratches head*

ILS: Blue, we've got bigger fish-er...birds to fry!

*Avian dives from the sky and swoops toward the three*

Tobi: It's heading for us!

Blue: Out of the way! Hurry!

*The group quickly dives to the ground, just in time to avoid the attack. Avian then creates another whirlwind, attempting to blow them away*

ILS: Blue, agh! This wind is too strong, do something!

Blue: I'm on it!

*Blue erects a barrier to combat Avian's whirlwind attack. It successfully keeps the team from being blown away. Blue then hurls a thunder bolt into the sky. It then crashes down on Avian, stopping its attack*

ILS: Nice work, Blue! Now it's my turn!

*ILS charges at Avian and attempts to strike him. But before he can pull off the attack, Avian envelopes himself in a tornado*

ILS: Huh, whoa!! Oh yeah? That tornado isn't going to stop me! I'll just hack my way through it!

*ILS makes an attempt at slicing through the tornado, but to no avail*

ILS: What? That's impossible!

Tobi: Let me try.

*Tobi performs a handseal*

Tobi: Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!

*Tobi spews a stream of fire from his mouth, but the tornado repels the attack*

Tobi: Agh! No way!

Avian: This is no mere tornado. It is my ultimate defense, none can penetrate it. It also makes for good offense as well. Allow me to demonstrate!

*The tornado tunnels out and sucks the group inside*

Avian: Ultimate Offense: Razor Wind Blades!

*The power of the tornade intensifies, the pressured air tearing and hacking at Blue and his team*

Group: Aaaaaggh!!

Avian: Now do you see? With both defense and offense on my side, nothing can defeat me.

*After the attack completes, the tornado releases the group, sending them flying outwards. They then get to their feet, though battered and bleeding*

Blue: Ugh...*panting* Is everyone..okay?

ILS: Yeah...but we have to find someway to get through that thing...Don't we have anything strong enough?

Blue: I don't think so. But if there's no way through it, we'll just have to go around it! Tobi, do you have any jutsu that can help us out?

Tobi: Hmm, I think I have just the thing. But Blue, I'm going to need your aid.

Blue: You got it! What's the plan?

Tobi: Just hang onto me and I'll handle the rest!

*Blue latches onto Tobi as he performs a handseal*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 13 May, 2008, 12:29:18 pm
Tobi: Earth Style: Headhunter Jutsu!

*Both Blue and Tobi meld into the ground and move towards Avian's tornado*

ILS: Whoa, that's awesome...

*Blue and Tobi use the advantage of the headhunter jutsu to pass under Avian's tornado. They arrive in the eye of the tornado and prepare to attack*

Tobi: We're all set, Blue. Ready to go?

Blue: I'm ready. Just give the word.

Tobi: Okay, let's do it!

*Tobi and Blue emerge from the ground and confront Avian*

Avian: What!? Impossible! How did you--

*Tobi leaps and delivers a swift kick to Avian's temple*

Avian: Guuagh!!

*Tobi's attack causes Avian to lose his concentrate and the tornado fades*

Tobi: Here's our chance, Blue! Finish him!

Blue: I've got it! ArcThunder!!!

*Blue raises his hands into the air, as storm clouds cover the sky. Several bolts of lightning thunder down upon Avian, striking him all at once*

Avian: Graaagh!

Blue: I'm not finished yet! Ha!!

*Blue throws his hands to the ground, then a large thunder bolt crashes down on Avian, effectively ending him*

Avian: Gah! Noooooooo! I'm supposed to be...unbeatable....

*Avian's body fades in a gust of wind, leaving behind the Dimension Key in his wake*

ILS: Alright, Blue! You did it!

Blue: Yeah, but I couldn't have done it without Tobi's help. That headhunter technique really did the trick.

Tobi: Heehee, Oh stop.

*Blue picks up the Dimension Key*

Blue: Alright, it's our fourth one. Time to smash it!

*Blue lifts the Key into the air, preparing to slam it into the ground, but it is quickly whisked away when Bob arrives on the scene*

Blue: Huh!?

Bob: Blue, how many times must we go through this? Only I will destroy the Dimension Keys.

Blue: Eh, yeah whatever...

*Bob shatters the Dimension Key in his hand*

Bob: Four down, one more to go. We're almost home, boys.

*Just then, the Earth begins to violently quake, and the sky thunders with purple lightning*

ILS: Ah! What's happening now!?

Blue: I don't know! Could it be because we shattered the Dimension Key..?

*The quaking comes to a stop*

ILS: Huh? Well that was quick.

Tobi: Is it..over?

Bob: Seems like it. But look.

*Bob points to the sky*

Blue: Gah! What's...going on!?

*The group looks up to see that the sky has disappeared, revealing the Dimension between Real Earth and Copy Earth*

Bob: It's the very same area where I found you, ILS, and Lilia in suspended animation. And take another look. See something you recognize?

*Bob points to a gray sphere far off in the sky*

Tobi: Is that...Earth!?

Bob: You guessed it, Tobi.

Blue: But..why is this all happening?

Bob: The ties between the two worlds has severly weakened due to the destruction of the Dimension Keys. This phenonemon is likely the effect of our deeds.

ILS: So, this is a good thing, right?

Bob: Apparently so, ILS. Once we shatter the final Dimension Key, the ties between the worlds will be completely severed, and Real Earth will be restored to its proper form.

*The rift in the sky closes and goes back to it's normal shape*

Blue: Alright guys, we're almost there, but our journey isn't over yet. We still have work to do. Let's regroup back at the Castle so we can plan our next move.

Group: Right.

*The group, having defeated Emerl Avian and successfully shattering the fourth Dimension Key, leaves the plains and returns to Teneabre Castle*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 13 May, 2008, 01:16:11 pm
Blue: Hey, Lilia, Zeldafan, we're back.

Lilia: Blue! Everyone! You're all okay!

Zeldafan: Welcome back, guys! I assume everything went well, right?

Blue: Yup. We took care of the thieves and the Crystal Beast. Only one more Dimension Key left.

Zeldafan: Cool beans! So where are we headed next, huh?

*Just then, Mizuna runs up to Blue*

Mizuna: Blue! The Saiphon Jewel! Is it...is it--

Blue: Uhm, Mizuna, I...we--

Bob: Let me, Blue. Mizuna, I'm sorry, but the Saiphon Jewel was shattered in our struggle with the thieves. Please, accept our apologies.

Mizuna: Oh no!! Without the Saiphon Jewel's powers, how will my parents ever recover!?

Bob: Excuse me?

Lilia: Mizuna's parents were left bedridden after an accident several years ago. She's been trying to find a way to use the Dimen-uhm, Saiphon Jewel's energies to heal them.

Mizuna: And now that it's gone, my parents will be stuck in that terrible state for the rest of their lives. Ooh! *sobs*

*Bob walks over to Mizuna and places his hand on her shoulder*

Bob: Mizuna, don't cry. Me and my companions will find a way to save your parents.

Mizuna: *sniff* Really?

Bob: Yes, I swear.

Mizuna: *wipes eyes* Thank you...

Blue: Well, if we're all done here, I think we should be heading back to the inn now. We have to get ready to set out again.

Bob: Right, coming.

Mizuna: Wait!

Blue: Huh?

Mizuna: You guys can stay in the Castle tonight, if you wish. I have enough vacant rooms for everyone.

Lilia: Really? You're the best, Mizuna!

Mizuna: No problem. It's the least I could do. I mean, you guys are going through the trouble of trying to help my parents.

Blue: Thanks again, Mizuna. Well, goodnight.

Mizuna: Yeah, sweet dreams.

*The group heads to the upper floor of the Castle to the guest bedrooms. They each go into their own room and goes to bed for the night*

*Meanwhile, atop the Goddess' Tower*

Leadan: No! They've shattered another Dimension Key!

Astartyune: Why do you worry, Leadan? I told you they will not succeed.

Leadan: Are you mad!? The damage they've done is clearly visible now! Even if they are stopped, this world will wither and fade on its own without ample support!

Astartyune: Then I shall create a new world to replace the old.

Leadan: But..but that's--

Astartyune: If you want to preserve this planet, it may not be too late. Stop Blue and his companions before they can shatter the fifth Dimension Key.

Leadan: Yes, I will!

*Leadan disappears*

Astartyune: ...


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Saiphon Ball Dance Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 13 May, 2008, 02:05:15 pm
*The next morning, the group reconvenes in the Main Hall of the Castle, having changed back into their original clothing*

Blue: *yawn* Morning, guys.

Group: Morning!

Blue: So, Bob, what's our next destination?

Bob: Ah yes, the location of the final Dimension Key. Hmm, according to my readings, it's nestled on the continent to the northeast, but...

Blue: But?

Bob: But the signal is very feint.

Zeldafan: What does that mean?

Bob: It means the Dimension Key is either very deep below ground, or at a very high altitude.

ILS: So, what do we do about that?

Bob: I'm not entirely sure...

*Just then, Mizuna walks in on the group*

Mizuna: Hey guys. What are you up to?

Blue: Hey Mizuna, we're just discussing our next destination. We're heading to the continent to the northeast.

Mizuna: Northeast, huh? That's the continent of Renzelia. Are you guys planning on seeking out the floating city?

Lilia: Floating city?

Mizuna: Yeah, the ancient city of Ghyar. There's a legend that the people who used to live there kept it afloat by using the power of a Jewel with the same properties as the Saiphon Jewel. I was wondering if maybe that's where you were going.

ILS: Same properties as the Saiphon Jewel? That's gotta be--

Zeldafan: The Dimension Key!

Blue: Well guys, it looks we're going to this Gyhar.

Tobi: But, how do we get there? None of us can fly... *scratches head*

Mizuna: Heehee, maybe not, Tobi, but an airship can!

Lilia: Huh, you mean you have one?

Mizuna: Well, not really. But the airship the thieves were using is just as good. It's not like they're using it anymore. Not after my guards arrested them last night.

ILS: But wait, we saw the airship crash to the ground! It can't be in good shape after something like that.

Mizuna: Eh, you'd think that, but one of my guards reported that it was a little banged up, but in near perfect working order.

Bob: So it should still be operational enough to get us to Gyhar.

Mizuna: That's right!

Blue: Alright then, I remember where the airship crash landed, it's not too far from here. Let's go, guys!

Mizuna: Yeah, let's go!

Lilia: Huh? Mizuna?

Mizuna: What? I wanna join you guys on your journey!

ILS: But Mizuna, this is no picnic. Our journey is full of danger and peril, and I wouldn't want a cutie like you to get hurt.

Blue: Yeah, ILS is right. It's too dangerous for you to come along.

Mizuna: Aww, but--! Egh, I wanna help you guys out somehow! You've all done so much for me! Please let me come! I'm begging you!

Zeldafan: Mizuna...

Bob: It's your call, Blue.

Blue: Uhm...alright...

Mizuna: *gasp* Really!?

Blue: Yeah. Just promise us that if things get too rough, you'll get out there immediately. Understood?

Mizuna: Alright, I understand.

Zeldafan: Yay! You're a member of our party now, Mizuna!

Tobi: Tobi's so happy! I could just...dance!

*Tobi grabs Mizuna and does a happy dance*

Mizuna: Yiiiiiiiih! Tobi, stoooooop!

Blue: Heheh, alright guys, that's enough. Let's get out of here.

*Blue and the group, now joined by Princess Mizuna, leave Teneabre Castle and heads for the thieves abandoned airship*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 13 May, 2008, 07:22:29 pm
*Blue takes the group to the site of the crash. There they find the thieves airship, still in working condition just as Mizuna stated*

Blue: Well, here it is.

Bob: Let's climb aboard, shall we?

Blue: Yeah.

*The group boards the airship*

Blue: Alright then, let's take to the skies!

Lilia: But Blue, none of us have ever flown an airship before!

Blue: Oh, good point. Uhm...

*Meanwhile, Bob is examining the control panel*

Bob: Hmm...

Zeldafan: Well, how about it, Bob? Think you can do it?

Bob: I'm not sure if I can, Zeldafan. These controls are much more complex than your average ship.

Zeldafan: *sigh* So I take it that's a no?

Bob: I suppose, for the time being. It'd be much too risky to attempt to fly this thing without proper knowledge.

Tobi: Oh pshaw! Let me have a crack at it!

*Tobi begins pushing every button he can find*

Zeldafan: *gasp* Tobi!

Bob: You bumbling idiot!

*At that moment, the airship's propellers begin to spin, and the ship lifts into the air*

Tobi: See? Piece of cake!

Zeldafan: Uhm...

Bob: Hmph, impressive.

Blue: Hey, I see you figured it out, Bob. I knew I could count on you.

Bob: Actually, Blue, it wasn't me who got the ship airborne.

Lilia: Oh yeah? Then who was it?

Zeldafan: It was...Tobi...

Tobi: Hello! *waves*

Blue/Lilia: Tobi?

*Blue and Lilia glance at eachother*

Mizuna: Heehee, Tobi, you're the best!

Tobi: Is Tobi a good boy?

Mizuna: Oh yes he is! Tobi's such a good boy!

Tobi: Yay!!

Zeldafan: Hey! That's my job!

Mizuna: Oh, sorry. *nervous laugh*

Blue: Egh, anyway. Tobi, can you get this thing headed towards the northeast?

Tobi: Sure thing, Blue!

*Tobi shifts the location of the handle, setting the airship flying in the northeastern direction*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 15 May, 2008, 09:35:41 am
*Mizuna is leaning over the ship, pondering about various things*

Mizuna: Hmm....

Bob: Is something bothering you, Princess?

Mizuna: Huh? Oh, well yeah, actually. I wanted to come help you guys on your journey, but I still don't know just what it is you're travelling for.

Bob: Ah. Well, I'm going to be frank with you. Earth is in danger, and we're trying to save it.

Mizuna: Wha-? You're kidding, right?

Bob: This is no joke, Princess. Why else would we tell you it's too dangerous? An evil force seeks to destroy our planet by putting in place 5 ominous crystals known as the Dimension Keys. And it's our job to destroy them.

Mizuna: Evil force? Dimension Keys? I'm still not following you. *scratches head*

Bob: Hmm, well let me put it this way. Your "Saiphon Jewel" was one of them.

Mizuna: Wait, so that means...you shattered it!?

Bob: I did. But you have to understand that it was for the good of Earth.

Mizuna: But, then-- I still don't get it! Just what's wrong with Earth anyway?

Bob: All will become clear in time, Princess. Just enjoy the ride for now.

Mizuna: *sigh* I guess...

ILS: And I'll keep you company until then, Mizuna!

*ILS slowly places his hand on her butt*

Mizuna: Aah! ILS!!

ILS: Uhm, was it too soon? *sweatdrop*

Mizuna: You....pervert!!

*Mizuna punches ILS square in the nose*

ILS: Aaaaagh!!

Bob: Oooh, that's gotta hurt.

*Meanwhile Tobi is still manning the helm, while Blue and Zeldafan supervise*

Zeldafan: Blue, how long til we get there, do ya think?

Blue: Hmm, can't be that much longer. We are flying in the air afterall.

Tobi: Blue, Sempai!

Zeldafan: What, Tobi?

Tobi: Come quick! I see land ahead!

*Blue and Zeldafan walk to the front of the ship to observe. They spy the continent of Renzelia coming into view*

Zeldafan: Alright! We're getting close!

Blue: There's the land below, but where's the land above? Keep 'er steady, Tobi.

Tobi: Roger!

*The airship continues onward into Renzelia airspace. Blue and Zeldafan keep a constant lookout for any sign of the floating city*

Zeldafan: Where could it be?

Blue: It's gotta be here, somewhere. Keep looking.

Zeldafan: *gasp* Blue! There!

Blue: Where!?

Zeldafan: There's a mass of land in the sky to the east!

Blue: East, huh? Take us there, Tobi.

Tobi: On it!

*Tobi adjusts the handle, taking the airship eastward. The floating city soon comes into view*

Zeldafan: Alrighty! We made it!

Blue: Good work, Zeldafan.

*crash*

Blue: Hn?

Zeldafan: What was that?

Blue: Tobi, any damage?

Tobi: Uhm, yes...

Zeldafan: Well then out with it.

Tobi: We're losing altitude! Hoo hoo hoo! *cries*

Blue: No!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 15 May, 2008, 10:43:29 am
Zeldafan: Tobi! Can't you do an emergency landing or something!?

Tobi: Uhm, uhm...aa....

*Tobi frantically mashes every button, but to no avail*

Tobi: *whimpers* No...

Lilia: Blue! What do we do now!?

*Blue rubs his chin*

Lilia: Well!?

Blue: We die.

Lilia: Oh...

*The airship's engine gives out. It and the group falls helplessly from the sky*

Everyone: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!!

*Several hours later, Blue awakens to find himself lying in a bed*

Blue: Ugh..where am I...

*As Blue rises from bed, he feels pain in his arm and winces*

Blue: Ergh...

Nurse: Easy now! Of all your friends, you suffered the worse injuries.

Blue: Ah, my friends! Where are they? Are they okay!?

Nurse: Calm down, your friends are just fine. In fact, they've been waiting outside for you the entire time.

*Blue leaps out of bed and hurries outside of the house. There, he finds the group waiting for him, just as the nurse said*

Blue: Guys!

Lilia: Blue!

ILS: Good to see you safe, buddy.

Zeldafan: Blue, we were so worried..

Tobi: Yeah, we thought you'd never come back to us.

Mizuna: I'm glad you're okay, Blue.

Bob: It's about time you woke up. We've been waiting here for hours.

Blue: I'm sorry for making you guys worry. But does anyone know where we are, exactly?

Lilia: We've been wondering that ourselves.

ILS: Yeah, our airship gets busted, and the next thing we know, we awake in some kind of medical ward.

Blue: So, nobody knows where we are? Just great.

Man: Allow me to shed some light on this.

Bob: Who are you?

Man: Me? Why I'm the mayor of this here town. And let me start by saying that we of Ozu Town ask that you accept our apologies.

Zeldafan: Why? You didn't do anything wrong.

Mayor: Oh, but we did. You see, we're responsible for shooting your airship out of the sky.

Mizuna: You're the ones who did this!? Why!? We could've gotten killed!

Mayor: Please forgive us. We say you flying towards the forgotten city and assumed that's where you were headed.

Blue: We were going there. But what does that have to do with you attacking our ship?

Mayor: Take a look.

*The Mayor points directly above*

Bob: Hmm, I see. The floating city lies directly above your town.

Mayor: That's right. We can't have anyone trespassing on those lands, for fear that they may tamper with the energy source keeping the island afloat.

ILS: Ah, I get it. If someone was to mess with that and cause to city to fall, it'd land directly on top of your town.

Mayor: Now do you see? We're deeply sorry for attacking you, but we were just doing what we had to do to keep our town safe.

Blue: We understand. Where is our airship anyway?

Mayor: It's just outside of town. Mind you, it's unoperational.

Blue: Mmn...

Mayor: Once again, we're sorry for this. Please, try to enjoy your stay here.

*The Mayor leaves*

Mizuna: That guy really rubs me the wrong way! Who does he think he is, just blasting people out of the sky like that!?

Lilia: Yeah, I know what you mean. But what can we do?

Blue: I don't know. But we can't stay here forever. We have to get the airship up and going again so we can get to the floating city.

Bob: Then I suggest we take a look at the ship and assess the damage first. We can figure out what to do next from there.

Blue: Alright then. Let's go guys.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 17 May, 2008, 07:02:12 pm
*Blue and the group head outside of town to find the airship relatively unharmed*

Bob: Hrrm...

Blue: Well, Bob? How's it look?

Bob: It appears to be in pretty good shape, except for one thing...

Blue: Which is?

Bob: See here, the engine was damaged. But it doesn't seem to be beyond repair.

Blue: Ah, well that's a relief. Think we can find someone to fix it up for us?

Mizuna: Get with the program, Blue! Airships aren't exactly a common technology. I still wanna know how a bunch of thieves managed to get their hands on one.

ILS: So, we're screwed.

Lilia: Oh man. And we were so close too.

*Bob is further inspecting the damage on the ship*

Bob: Aaah....

Zeldafan: Bob, is something the matter? You're acting weirder than usual.

Bob: It's just...this shot, it's almost spot on. Like he knew exactly where to strike. Whoever their marksman is, he must be very skilled.

Zeldafan: The guy almost killed us and you're complementing him?

Bob: Gotta give credit where credit is due, Zeldafan.

Blue: Hmm, that makes me think. If this guy knew where to hit us from, he must have some kind of knowledge on how these ships are built, right?

Zeldafan: Hey, not a bad deduction, Blue! You're pretty smart.

Bob: You may have something there, Blue. It's worth checking out, at any rate.

Blue: Alright then. Let's head back to town and have a chat with this guy. He may just be our only chance.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 18 May, 2008, 12:58:17 am
*The group heads back into town and finds the gunner performing maintenance on his cannon*

Blue: Hey, buddy.

Gunner: Uh? Oh, it's the guys with the airship. What can I do ya for?

Blue: Yeah, about that. We were wondering if you happened to know a thing or two about them.

Gunner: Well I sure do! I mean, I did help develop the very first airship afterall. So I was kinda surprised when I saw you guys flying around in one.

Blue: Ah, so I was right. I figured that'd be the only way you'd know exactly where to target us.

Gunner: Oh, eh heh heh. So you noticed, huh? Sorry about that.

Blue: No worries.

Gunner: Uhm, I think we may've gotten off on the wrong foot. So let's start over. My name's Remy, by the way. Nice to meet you all.

Bob: It's a pleasure, Remy. But let's cut the small talk, if you don't mind. We came to ask if you could repair our ship's engine. You see, we really need to get to Ghyar.

Remy: Well gee, I kinda shot you down so you'd stay away from there. I'd love to help, but I'd be putting the town at major risk. But then again...

Bob: Yes?

Remy: I've always wanted to take a look at the power source that's supposedly keeping the island afloat. I think it could make a wonderful energy source for a new model of airship I'm currently developing. *sigh* If only there was a way to get it without the island falling and destroying our town.

Lilia: Ah...isn't there something we can do, guys?

ILS: Uhm...couldn't we just, you know, move the island?

Zeldafan: And just how would we do that, ILS? It's not like we have superpowers.

Tobi: Tobi wants laser eyes like Superman! Why can't my eyes do things!?

Zeldafan: Tobi, your hax eyes can bend reality to your will. What gives?

Tobi: Oh yeah...

Bob: Actually, ILS' idea isn't as farfetched as it sounds.

Blue: Is that so?

Bob: Oh yes. I'm fairly certain that I can cook up something to help us out. Just leave it to me.

Remy: Can you, really? That's great!

Bob: Perhaps, but we need to get to Ghyar first.

Remy: Oh, but...but I--

Lilia: Aw, please, Remy? We really need your help.

Remy: Okay, alright. Take me to your ship and I'll see what I can do.

*Remy follows Blue and the others back to the airship*

Remy: Ah, is that all? This'll be a snap!

Blue: Really?

Remy: Yeah, I'll have it fixed up in no time! Just wait here.

*Remy repairs the airship's damaged engine. It's fully operational once again*

Remy: Phew! There! That should do it.

Blue: Heh, you're the best, Remy. Thanks a bunch.

Remy: No problem. Just make sure you hold up your end of the bargain.

Blue: Don't worry. We'll see to it that nothing happens to the town. Let's head out, everyone.

*The group boards the airship and prepares to take off*

Blue: Take us up, Tobi!

Tobi: You got it, Blue!

*The ship's propellers begin to rotate. Tobi pulls the handle downward and the airship takes to the sky*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 18 May, 2008, 11:45:30 am
*The airship ascends higher and higher into the sky, until it is beyond the clouds. Tobi docks the ship at the edge of the island, the group departs*

Blue: So, this is it, huh? Looks pretty mysterious.

Lilia: It's awfully hard to see up here. Kinda hard to breathe too...

Bob: Well, we are at a very high altitude. The distribution of oxygen up here is pretty thin. But, we should be fine regardless.

Blue: Yeah, just try to stay calm. And watch your step. We wouldn't want anyone falling over the edge by accident.

Lilia: Eep! You just had to say it, didn't you, Blue!?

Mizuna: What are we still standing around for!? That Dimen-whatever isn't going to get itself, you know.

Blue: Okay, we'll go. ...But you're staying on the ship, Mizuna.

Mizuna: What!? Why!?

Zeldafan: Well, we don't know what kind of dangers lie ahead, so we all thought it'd be best if you uhm...stay behind and wait for us.

Mizuna: Ah! No fair! I'm just as capable as any of you guys! Tell em, Bob! Tobi!

Tobi: Erm...*scratches head*

Bob: *whistles*

Mizuna: Lilia? ILS?

Lilia: Uhm...

ILS: Sorry, babe...

Mizuna: No way! Why did you even let me come along if you're just going to make me stay behind!?

Blue: Sorry, Mizuna, but it's for your own safety. Now let's go, everyone.

*Blue and the others continue on into the ancient city, leaving Mizuna at the airship*

Mizuna: Hey! This is no way to treat a Princess! I demand you take me along immediately! ....Guys? Come back! Ooh...

*The group enters the city of Ghyar. Beyond its gates they find the city completely abandoned and in ruins*

Blue: It's been...devastated...

Lilia: Wow, I wonder what happened here.

Bob: There's only two possibilities. Either the people here left for another homeland, or...they were all destroyed.

ILS: Makes you wonder why they came up here in the first place.

Zeldafan: Maybe they were trying to escape something...

Tobi: Or maybe they were trying to horde all the pudding for themselves. Selfish selfish people.

Zeldafan: Okay Tobi, you're no longer allowed to speak...

Blue: Well, there's no way of finding out now.

Bob: Blue's right. The fate of this city and its people is none of our concern anyhow. What matters is the Dimension Key.

Blue: What do your readings indicate, Bob?

Bob: Hmm, just a little further north of here. If it really is what's keeping this island afloat, it shouldn't be too hard to locate.

Blue: Okay, let's go.

*The group continues traveling through the dilapidated city. Meanwhile, back at the airship*

Mizuna: Oooh, I'm sick of waiting around! That's it! I'll show them that they can't just leave me behind. I'll follow them anyway!

*Mizuna leaves the ship and follows after the rest of the group*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 18 May, 2008, 12:27:58 pm
*The group arrives at a large building at the north end of the city*

Blue: This looks like the place. Let's head in.

*Just then, Lilia spots a dark figure speeding by behind them*

Lilia: Aaah!!

Blue: Lilia, what's wrong!?

Lilia: Behind us! There was somebody there!

ILS: Lilia, are your panties on too tight? There's nobody behind us.

Lilia: Shut up, ILS! I know I saw somebody! I swear!

Tobi: Do you think maybe she saw a...ghost!?

Zeldafan: A *gulp* g-g-g-ghost?

Blue: Oh come on. Don't be silly. There's no such thing as ghosts.

Bob: Not necessarily, Blue. There's scientific proof that the supernatural does indeed exist.

Blue: Not you too, Bob. There's no such thing as ghosts!! Now let's go!

*Lilia and Zeldafan cling to Blue's waist*

Blue: Okay, we're not doing the clinging thing...

Lilia/Zeldafan: Sorry...

*The group continues into the building, but they soon find that there's nothing waiting for them inside*

Blue: Huh? It's empty? What's the big deal?

Bob: Hmm, the signal is at its strongest, so it must be here somewhere.

Lilia: Maybe there's another room that we haven't found yet.

Blue: I suppose. Let's keep looking.

*The group searches the building for any passageways they may have missed*

Tobi: *yawns* Tobi's so tired. Maybe I'll just lean on this here statue and...

*Tobi rests his arm on the statue and accidentally pushes it over*

Tobi: Whoa! *thud* Oof! Why you wily statue! Tobi will...*shakes fist* Huh?

*Tobi finds that the statue was covering up a passageway leading to a lower level of the building*

Tobi: Hey guys! Come over here! I think I found something!

*The group hurries over to Tobi's location*

Zeldafan: What'd you find, Tobi?

Tobi: Lookie here! Tobi found a secret!

Bob: Nice work, Tobi. This may be just what we're looking for.

Blue: Alright, let's go down.

Tobi: B-but isn't Tobi a goo--

Blue: Not now.

Tobi: Aww....


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 18 May, 2008, 04:53:46 pm
*Meanwhile, Mizuna is exploring through the City on her own*

Mizuna: Oh man, this place is so desolate and creepy. *gulp* Maybe I should've stayed at the ship. ....No! I'm going to prove to them that I'm strong and capable too!

*Mizuna spots the same figure that Lilia saw creeping into the northern building*

Mizuna: Hey, what is that thing? Could it be a g-g-ghost!? Aaaaah! Wait, that's silly. Pull yourself together, Mizuna. There's no such thing as ghosts. Well, whatever that thing is, it's starting to make a believer out of me...

*Mizuna continues on through the City. Meanwhile, Blue and the others have entered the lower area of the building. There they find the Dimension Key attached to a peculiar mechanical contraption*

Blue: Alright, we found it! The last Dimension Key!

Lilia: But what's it hooked up to?

Bob: If I had to make a guess, I'd say that odd machine is harnessing the Dimension Key's energy to keep this island airborne.

Blue: Well then, I'll go get it.

*Blue reaches out to grab the Key when it begins to emit a blindening light*

Blue: Ergh...not again...

ILS: Oh no, this isn't what I think it is, is it?

Bob: Be on your guard, everyone.

*The group backs away and prepares to fight. A large wolf like creature emerges from the light as it fades away*

??: I am Topaz Lycanth, one of the four crystal beasts.

Blue: Yeah, we got the memo the first three times. Let's just get on with it already.

Lycanth: Hmph. Since you're so eager to die, I'll be happy to accomodate you!

*Lycanth prepares to pounce on the group when he is halted by a voice*

??: That won't be necessary, Lycanth.

Blue: Ah, who--

*The group turns around to see Leadan standing behind them*

Lilia: Aah!

Zeldafan: Hey, it's the dude from the inn!

Bob: Leadan...

Leadan: You are dismissed, Lycanth. I will handle this.

Lycanth: Yes, Master.

*Lycanth disappears, leaving Leadan alone to face the group*

Leadan: Well well, if it isn't Blue and friends. I see you've come a long way since our lasting meeting.

Blue: Stay out of our way, Leadan. You're not going to stop us from saving Earth.

Leadan: Save Earth? No, you've got it all wrong. It is I who is trying to save Earth. You only want to destroy the perfect world we've strived to create.

Lilia: Perfect world? You've gotta be kidding. This is all just a poor attempt at hiding from the past.

Leadan: No, that isn't true. I..we just--We just wanted to correct our mistakes. To start all over. If you can't accept our way, then you'll just have to die!

Blue: Leadan, stop! We don't have to fight!

Bob: It's no use, Blue. He's nothing more than a pawn to be used at her disposal. We have no choice but to defeat him.

Blue: Okay! Let's do it, guys!

Leadan: This is the last time you've stood in our way. Your journey ends here!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 19 May, 2008, 09:12:24 am
*Leadan's body begins to glow with a golden energy*

Leadan: No holding back this time. Huah!!

*Leadan fires a golden beam of light at the group*

Bob: Here I go. Summon: Carbuncle! Bathe us in your ruby light!

*Carbuncle appears and shine its light upon the group, forming a protective barrier that reflects Leadan's beam back at him*

Leadan: What!? Gyah!

*The beam hits Leadan, knocking him back slightly*

Leadan: Not bad...

Bob: Now, go for it!

*Everyone except Blue and Bob charges at Leadan with weapons drawn. They continuously attack him, but he dodges their every attempt*

Lilia: Ha!

ILS: Hyah!

Zeldafan: Take this!

Tobi: Mmph!

Leadan: (Too many attacks coming at once. I have to protect myself...)

*Leadan covers his arms in a golden aura. He begins to use them as a means of both defense and offense, blocking the groups attacks and fighting back*

Leadan: It's my turn now.

*Leadan quickly outspreads his arms, pushing the group back*

ILS: Man, this guy is tough.

Lilia: We can't back down now. We have to keep fighting!

*The group goes back in for another attempt. Lilia strikes first, but she is swiftly elbowed by Leadan before she can get off her attack*

Lilia: Aaagh!!

*Leadan then takes Lilia's body and tosses her into Zeldafan*

Zeldafan: Huh? Uaagh!!

ILS: Lilia! Rrrr, you're gonna pay for that! Ha!

*ILS slashes from overhead, but Leadan grabs hold of his wrist mid attack*

ILS: You forgot about my other sword! Hyah!

*ILS slashes from the side with his other sword, but Leadan realizes this and grabs hold of ILS' other wrist, leaving him defenseless*

Leadan: Hmph.

ILS: Hah, you may've gotten me, but now your hands are tied! Get him, Tobi!

Leadan: Ah!!

*Tobi appears behind Leadan and attempts to slash him from behind with his kunai. Leadan quickly takes control and turns around with ILS, using his body as a shield*

Tobi: Guh!!

*Tobi halts his attack just in time. Leadan then pushes ILS into Tobi and fires a golden beam at them both*

ILS/Tobi: Guuuaaggh!!

Blue: Damnit. Are we still not strong enough to beat him...?

Bob: Don't give up now, Blue. This fight isn't over yet.

*Meanwhile, Mizuna, in her search for Blue and the others, has entered the northern building*

Mizuna: Hmm, this is the only place I haven't looked, so they have to be in here.

*Mizuna hears light sounds of the struggle below*

Mizuna: Hey, what's that noise? It sounds like...fighting? *gasp* Could Blue and the others be in trouble? Hang on, guys! I'm coming!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 19 May, 2008, 09:45:38 am
*Bob looks around to see the others on the ground, unable to move*

Bob: They're in no shape to fight. It looks like we're on our own, Blue.

Blue: Agh, Bob. Can't you summon another creature to back me up?

Bob: Hrmm, this place is much too confined for me to summon one of my more powerful creatures.

Blue: What do you mean?

Bob: Look where we are. The very structure keeping this island afloat is in this room. If that were to get damaged somehow, the island would plummet to Earth with us still inside it.

Blue: Good point.

Bob: Don't worry. I'll just have to improvise. Summon: Cactaur! Attack him with your prickliness!

Blue: Wha--*rubs head*

*Cactaur appears and begins showering Leadan in thousands of stingy needles, but it has little effect*

Leadan: Argh, you pest! Begone!

*Leadan fires a small bolt at Cactaur. He falls and reverts back to mana*

Blue: Bob...

Bob: Uhm, okay okay! How about...this!? Summon: Tonberry! Poke him with your deadly kitchen knife!

*Tonberry appears and inches towards Leadan....very slowly*

Blue: *sweatdrop*

*After minutes of waiting, Tonberry finally approaches Leadan*

Leadan: Oh yeah? What are you gonna do?

*Tonberry lightly jabs Leadan's leg*

Leadan: Aaagh! Why you...!!

*Leadan punts Tonberry far away. He falls and reverts back to mana*

Leadan: Enough of these gam--aah!

*A stream of fire comes heading straight for Leadan. He dodges, but his arm is damaged by the attack*

Blue: Hah...

Leadan: Grr, I've had just about enough of you!

*Leadan charges at Blue*

Blue: Augh!

*Leadan grabs Blue by the neck and lifts him into the air*

Blue: Aaagh!!

Bob: Blue!

Leadan: I'm going to finish you off once and for all!!

*Leadan charges energy in his hand, preparing to deal the finishing blow*

Bob: (No! We're out of time. If only...)

Leadan: It's over now! Goodbye, Blue!

*Leadan prepares to attack, but the energy fades when his hand is hit by a chakram*

Leadan: Aagh! What!? Who--

Mizuna: Get your hands off my friend!!

Blue: M-Mizuna...

Bob: (So, she made it afterall...)


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 19 May, 2008, 10:33:16 am
*Leadan releases Blue and faces toward Mizuna*

Leadan: Little girl, you'll pay for interfering.

Mizuna: Ha, just try me! I'm not afraid of you!

Blue: No, Mizuna! Get out of her--

Bob: Blue, no! Let her fight.

Blue: But--

Bob: Just make sure you help her out. Meanwhile, I'll tend to the others. Okay?

Blue: Got it.

Mizuna: Take this!

*Mizuna throws both chakrams at Leadan*

Leadan: You caught me off guard last time, but you won't have that luxury again!

*Leadan blocks the attack, and the chakrams return to Mizuna's hand*

Mizuna: Mmn....

Leadan: Now to end you! How's this!?

*Leadan prepares to fire a beam at Mizuna, but he is blasted in the back by a fire stream from Blue*

Leadan: Aagh! *turns head* You again!

Blue: Hey there. *salutes*

Leadan: I'm going to make sure you don't get up again.

Tobi: Not so fast.

*In a split second, Tobi appears behind Leadan with his arm restrained and a kunai aimed at his throat. Zeldafan is at his front with his other arm restrained and her bokuto aimed for his chest*

Zeldafan: Move a muscle and we'll cut you open.

Leadan: What!? But how!? I defeated you!

Bob: I guess you should've been paying more attention, Leadan. While you were so fixated on Mizuna and Blue, I was tending to the other's injuries.

Leadan: Curse you...

Bob: And now it's time you met your end. Tobi, Zeldafan, do it.

Tobi/Zeldafan: Right.

*Tobi and Zeldafan slice. Blood sprays from Leadan's wounds as he stumbles back and falls to the ground*

Leadan: Guh! W-why..?

Blue: We told you before, nobody's going to stop us from saving Earth. The real Earth. OUR Earth.

Leadan: I...I failed. F-for...give...me.

*Leadan dies*

Bob: Hmph, it's over.

Blue: And it's thanks to you, Mizuna. If you hadn't bailed us out back there, we'd be goners.

Mizuna: Aw, gee whiz, Blue! *blushes*

Zeldafan: Well, isn't it time?

Bob: Yes, it is.

*Bob grabs the Dimension Key from the machine*

Lilia: The final Dimension Key...

ILS: We've made it.

Bob: Here goes nothing.

*Bob shatters the Dimension Key in his hand*

Bob: 5 down, no more to go.

Blue: Thank goodness.

*The entire island begins to rumble and shake*

Lilia: Aah! What's happening!?

ILS: It's the island! Without the Dimension Key, it's going to fall to Earth!

Zeldafan: Oh no! The people of Ozu Town! What do we do!?

Bob: Everyone, get back to the ship!

Mizuna: But what about you, Bob?

Bob: I'll take care of this. Now get going!

Zeldafan: But--

Blue: Guys, we don't have time to argue! Let's move!

*Blue and the others leave Bob behind and head back to the airship*

Bob: *sigh* I guess it's time. I just hope my body can handle it.

*Bob places his hands together and concentrates his energy*

Bob: Summon: Neo Bahamut!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 19 May, 2008, 11:08:28 am
*Blue and the group are on the airship and flying away from the condemned city*

Blue: Bob...

ILS: Do you think he'll be alright?

Zeldafan: Come on, guys. This is Bob we're talking about! Of course he'll be alright!

Lilia: I sure hope so...

*Just then, a large orange beam fires through the center of the island. It explodes and pieces of rubble go flying everywhere*

Tobi: Bob, he did it!

Mizuna: But, where is he?

Zeldafan: There!

*Bob, riding on Neo Bahamut, flies alongside the airship*

Bob: Hello, kids. Did you miss me?

*Bob leaps onto the ship as Neo Bahamut reverts back to mana*

Zeldafan: Bob, you saved Ozu Town just like you said! I knew you could do it.

Bob: Yeah, but...*kneels down* that really took a lot out of me. It's not often that I summon a being so powerful.

Zeldafan: Oh right. You may be strong, but you're still only human. Your body can only take so much.

Blue: Will you be okay, Bob?

Bob: Yes. I'll be fine after a little rest. Just...don't ask me to do anything else today...

Blue: Heh, alright. Leave everything to us.

Bob: Thank you, Blue...

*Tobi lands the ship and the group returns to Ozu. They find the citizens standing outside of town, looking upon the destruction caused*

Remy: Blue! Everyone! You made it back!

Blue: Hello, Remy. But--

Lilia: *gasp* What happened to Ozu!?

Remy: Oh that. Yeah, you guys may've destroyed the island, but the pieces of rubble still fell upon the town.

ILS: Geez, sorry, buddy.

Remy: Oh, don't worry about it! It's nothing we can't fix up. Besides, it could've been worse. The whole town could've been crushed under a giant slab of rock instead.

Blue: Yeah, well, when you put it that way, I guess things did turn out okay.

Remy: Hey, I almost forgot! Did you find the crystal rumored to be powering the island?

Blue: Oh...about that...

*Bob puts out his hand and shows Remy the broken fragments of the Dimension Key*

Bob: Our apologies, Remy.

Remy: Oh no! It's been shattered! *sigh* I guess it can't be helped. I suppose I should just be thankful that Ozu is safe.

Lilia: Yeah, now you don't have to live in fear of Ghyar falling anymore.

Remy: You're absolutely right, Lilia.

Bob: Here. You should still take these fragments, Remy.

Remy: Huh? Why?

Bob: It may not be much, but there's still some energy remaining. Perhaps you can make use of them in some way.

*Bob hands Remy the fragments*

Remy: Gee, thanks Bob. And thanks to all of you. It's because of your efforts that the people of Ozu Town can live in peace again.

Blue: No problem, Remy. We were happy to help.

Bob: Now if you'll excuse us, we should get going.

Remy: Bye everyone! We'll never forget you!

*The group returns to the airship and takes to the sky once again*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Floating City of Gyhar Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 19 May, 2008, 11:33:20 am
Blue: Hmmm....

Bob: Something the matter, Blue?

Blue: Yeah, actually. We've destroyed all the Dimension Keys, right?

Bob: Yes, we did.

Blue: Then why are we still here? Shouldn't Copy Earth be gone and real Earth turned back to normal?

ILS: Hey, I've been wondering the same thing. Just what's going on here?

Bob: Hmm, now that you mention it, that is quite peculiar. Maybe there's something we've overlooked.

*At that moment, purple electricity thunders in the sky*

Lilia: Ah, this is just like last time.

Zeldafan: You think maybe something's going to happen...?

Bob: We'll soon find out.

*A swirling void begins to open at a point in the northern sky*

Mizuna: What is that?

Blue: I don't know, but it looks like it's worth checking out. How about it, Bob?

Bob: Hn?

Lilia: What's up?

Bob: I'm getting a reading from another Dimension Key in that direction.

ILS: You mean there's another one!?

Bob: That appears to be the case. But I wonder why I couldn't detect it until now...

Blue: Well then, we know we're going next. Let's g--

Bob: Wait, Blue. That's where the Goddess' Tower is located.

Blue: You mean that's where Astartyune is hiding?

Bob: Yes, meaning she's likely to be in possession of the last remaining Dimension Key.

Zeldafan: So I guess this going to be...the final battle.

Bob: Precisely. I think it's best that we get well prepared first before heading for the tower.

Mizuna: Well in that case, let's head back to my castle. We can take a breather there.

Blue: Yeah, good idea. Tobi, takes us back to Teneabre Castle.

Tobi: I'm on it, Blue!

*Tobi sets the airship enroute for Teneabre Castle. Meanwhile, atop the Goddess' Tower, Astartyune awaits*

Astartyune: Leadan, you fool. Not even you were a match for them. So Blue, you dare to challenge my supreme authority? Well take heed, for a far more formidable opponent awaits you. Your end is coming anon.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Goddess' Tower Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 19 May, 2008, 01:01:40 pm
*The group returns to Teneabre Castle. Upon entering, they are surrounded by the castle guards*

Guard1: There they are!

Guard2: The cretins who kidnapped Princess Mizuna!

Guard3: Surrender, fiends!

Blue: Mmph, get ready everyone...

Mizuna: Blue, wait. Ahem. *shouts* What are you doing!?

Guard1: Princess?

Mizuna: These people are my friends, they didn't kidnap me. I order you to stand down immediately!

Guards: Yes, your highness!

Mizuna: Sorry for the misunderstanding, guys. They're just looking out for me.

Blue: Don't worry about it.

*Suzumi approaches the group*

Suzumi: Mizuna! Where have you been!?

Mizuna: Ah, Suzumi! I was just traveling with Blue and others. I'm sorry for worrying you...

Suzumi: Oh, you're the ones who came to visit Mizuna the day before the Ball.

Mizuna: Yeah, they're my friends!

Suzumi: Well, you're home and you're safe, so I guess that's all that matters. But your mother and father were worried sick about you! Go see them and let them know you're okay.

Mizuna: Ah, mom and dad! I almost forgot! Guys, I'll be right back. Just make yourselves comfortable, okay?

Blue: Okay. We'll be here when you get back.

*Mizuna runs off to her parents quarters*

ILS: *stretches* Aaaah! It's been a while since we've had some time to relax.

*ILS sees a maid walk by*

ILS: And I know exactly what I'm going to do! Hey honey! Yoohoo! *waves* <3

Lilia: Oh no you don't!!

*Lilia stomps on ILS' foot*

ILS: Ow ow ow! Geez, Lilia. You act as if you're my girlfriend or something.

Lilia: What!? No I don't! I'm just trying to keep those loins of yours in check.

ILS: Yeah, sure. Whatever you say.

Lilia: Ah! *blushes* Hmph!

Blue: Well anyway, ILS is right. It feels good to be able to take a break every now and then.

Zeldafan: Soooo, do we have to rest of the day to ourselves?

Blue: Sure. But just don't go too crazy. We gotta be in tip top shape for tomorrow, you know.

Zeldafan: You got it!

Bob: Hmm...

*Bob begins to walk off*

Tobi: Hey, Bob. Where ya going, huh?

Bob: Eh, somewhere. Don't wait up.

Tobi: Er..okay...

*Meanwhile, in the King and Queen's quarters*

Mizuna: Mom! Dad!

King: Oh Mizuna. We're so glad you're okay.

Queen: We feared you had left us forever.

Mizuna: I'm so sorry! Me and my friends, w-we just..we were just trying to find a way..to make you better.

King: Is that the truth, dear?

Mizuna: Yes! But..I guess we never found a way afterall...

Queen: Don't worry, sweetheart. You tried, and that's all that matters.

Mizuna: Yeah, but..! *sigh* I just wanted to do something to help...

*Just then, Bob walks into the room*

Mizuna: Bob!

King: Mizuna, is this your friend?

Mizuna: Yeah. This is Bob.

Bob: It's a pleasure, your Majesties.

Mizuna: Bob, what are you doing up here?

Bob: I think I can help your parents.

Mizuna: *gasp* Really?

Bob: Yes, that is, if I have your permission.

Mizuna: Yeah, of course! Of course! Fire away!

Bob: Alright then.

*Bob kneels by the bedridden Royals and place his hands out over them. A green aura covers their bodies as they are cleansed of their ailments*

King/Queen: Ah!

Mizuna: Mom? Dad?

*Mizuna's parents get out of bed for the first time in years*

King: W-we're healed!

Queen: It's a miracle!

Mizuna: Bob, you did it! You really did it!

Bob: I told you we'd find a way to restore your parents, did I not? Now then, I'll leave you to your business.

*Bob leaves the room*

Mizuna: Bob, wait!

*Mizuna follows after him*

Mizuna: Bob, I don't know how I'll ever repay you for this.

Bob: That won't be necessary. Just stay here with your parents. It's been years since you've been together like this, correct? Go on. They need you here.

Mizuna: But the world needs me more!

Bob: Hn?

Mizuna: Do you think that I could sit around here knowing everything that's going on? No way! I'm going to fight alongside the rest of you to save Earth!

Bob: Heh, if you insist. Come.

Mizuna: Insist? Of course I insist! What did you think!?

Bob: Guh...

Mizuna: Ah, Bob! Are you okay?

Bob: I pushed myself further than I should have...

Mizuna: Come on, let's get you to a bed, now!

Bob: A-alright.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Goddess' Tower Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 19 May, 2008, 04:20:47 pm
*The next morning, the group reconvenes in the Main Hall of the Castle, ready for departure*

Bob: Morning, everyone. I assume you're all ready to go?

Blue: Yeah, we're gonna put an end to this once and for all.

Lilia: That's right. Goddess or no, she can't have her way with Earth any longer!

ILS: Everyone's counting on us; we can't lose.

Bob: And I trust that you two feel the same way?

Zeldafan: You know it! Helping Blue may be our job, but even if it wasn't, we'd help him anyway!

Tobi: Because Blue isn't just our comrade, he's our friend. And friends fight together.

Bob: Well then, Blue?

Blue: Yeah, we're ready.

*Mizuna comes running into the Main Hall*

Mizuna: Wait! Don't forget about me!

Blue: Mizuna, but--

Mizuna: Hey, don't start with that "It's too dangerous" thing again. Wasn't I the one who saved your butt from that Leadan guy?

Blue: Well yeah, but this is far more dangerous. This'll be our toughest battle yet.

Mizuna: Don't you think I know that? That's exactly why you could use my help. Come on, don't make me stay behind again!

Blue: I'm sorry, Mizuna. But you just can't.

Mizuna: *sigh* Okay. ...No! I'm coming whether you want me to or not!

ILS: Aw, come on, Blue. Let her come. Like she said, we could use the help.

Lilia: Yeah, it couldn't hurt.

Blue: Fine...

Mizuna: Alright!

Bob: Mmph...

Zeldafan: Bob?

Bob: Mizuna, could you come with me for a second?

Mizuna: Uhm, sure.

*Mizuna follows Bob to a private area*

Mizuna: Now what?

*Bob rips open a portal to the void dimension and pushes Mizuna in*

Mizuna: Oof! Hey what's the big idea!? Pushing me around like th--

*Mizuna looks around*

Mizuna: Whoa...what the heck is this place? There's nothing in here. It's like...just blank...

Bob: It's where you're staying. For your own safety, you won't be participating in the upcoming battle.

Mizuna: What? No this again! How many times do I have to tell you guys?

Bob: It's not the fight I'm concerned about. It's the aftermath.

Mizuna: Huh?

Bob: You will remain here, so that you'll be spared from the fate that'll befall the rest of Earth.

Mizuna: Wait, what fate? What's going to happen!?

Bob: There's no guarantee that we'll make it through this alive. Just stay put.

Mizuna: But you still haven't told me yet! What fate!? What's going to happen to my parents and the rest of the people on Earth?

Bob: You'll find out when it's over.

Mizuna: No, I want to know now! ....They're going to die, aren't they?

Bob: Mmm...

Mizuna: It's true, isn't it!? I knew it! Take me back! I don't want to stay here!

Bob: You'd rather die?

Mizuna: No, but...I don't care! Just take me back now!

Bob: I'm afraid that's not an option. Blue and the others have recognized you as a dear friend and companion. We just can't lose you.

Mizuna: I..but..I...

Bob: If you understand, we'll be heading off now.

Mizuna: Bob, wait!

Bob: Hm?

Mizuna: Uhm...nevermind...

Bob: Okay.

*Bob leaves the void dimension and closes the portal behind him*

Mizuna: Wait! Now I remember! If you don't come back, how do I get out of heeeeeeeeeeeeere!?

*Bob returns to the group*

Blue: Hey, Bob. Did you do it?

Bob: That's right. I took her somewhere safe, just as we planned.

Blue: Great. Now that everything's out of the way, let's go! The Goddess' Tower awaits!

*The group boards the airship once again and sets off for the Goddess' Tower, the final destination in their long journey*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Goddess' Tower Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 20 May, 2008, 08:11:57 am
Tobi: We're coming in, Blue!

Blue: Alright, take us down.

Tobi: Roger!

*Before Tobi can initiate the order, a multitude of light beams shoot from the Tower and straight for the airship*

Lilia: She's attacking!

Zeldafan: Quick, Tobi! Evasion action! Get away from those beams!

Tobi: I'm on it!

*Tobi skillfully manuevers the ship through the barrage of beams*

Blue: Good job, Tobi! Keep it up!

ILS: We're not done yet! There's more on the way!

*Another group of beams shoots from the tower. Followed by one more*

Bob: Tobi!

Tobi: I know, but there's too many of them! I can't avoid them all!

*Tobi tries his best to evade the beams, but the ship is eventually struck and rendered inoperable*

Lilia: Tobi, where are you going? You're flying straight into the Tower!

Tobi: It's not my fault! I can't control the airship anymore!

Blue: Then we have no choice but to abandon ship. Let's jump, everyone!

*The group leaps from the airship and lands safely on the ground. Meanwhile, the airship crashes into the Tower, exploding into a fiery mess*

ILS: Oh man. Our airship is really toast this time....

Bob: It doesn't matter. We're not coming back anyway.

Blue: Yeah, after this is over, we'll be back on Real Earth where we belong.

Bob: Let's go. The gate is just ahead.

*The group arrives at the Tower gates*

Lilia: Wow, this place is a lot bigger than I thought.

Blue: Looks like we've got a lot of climbing to do. Let's get started.

*The group proceeds to enter to gate, but they are stopped when a pillar of light crashes down in front of them*

Blue: Argh! W-what is--

Bob: Careful! Someone's descending from the light!

Zeldafan: What!?

*The light pillar disappears, revealing a very familiar face*

ILS: I-Is that--?

Lilia: Blue!?

Zeldafan: No way!

Blue: Hah, I knew it was only a matter of time before we ran into you.

A. Blue: Hmph, you've carved yourself quite a path through this world. Too bad that's all coming to an end now that you're facing me.

Blue: Oh yeah!?

Bob: Blue, why do you stand in our way? The fate of this planet is already sealed. There's no point in fighting anymore.

A. Blue: That's not true. Astartyune will restore this world to its proper order. All will be as it should be again.

Bob: You fool. Despite looking us right in the face, you'd still accept this false world as the truth?

A. Blue: True or false, none of that matters anymore. My friends and family are here, and I will fight to protect them.

Bob: Wake up, Blue! There is nothing here! Nothing but a shell of a reality!

A. Blue: I've heard enough.

*A. Blue sets his fist ablaze*

A. Blue: To protect my world, I will kill you all!

Bob: Fine then, Blue. You leave us no choice. We'll just have to subdue you by force!

Blue: Bob, wait.

Bob: What is it?

Blue: Leave him to me. I'll handle this.

ILS: Blue, are you crazy!?

Zeldafan: Yeah, we need to take this creep together!

Bob: Blue, are you absolutely sure?

Blue: Yes. Now go on. Get to the gate. I'll catch up later.

Bob: ...Alright. It's in your hands. Come, everyone.

*The group passes into the gate, leaving Blue to fight alone*

Lilia: Bob, you can't really mean to let him fight by himself, can you? He'll get killed!

Tobi: Yeah, he's too powerful for him to face alone!

Bob: I don't know what Blue is thinking, but we must have faith in him.

*Outside the Tower*

Blue: Alright, it's just you and me!

A. Blue: Heheheheh.

Blue: What's so funny?

A. Blue: You are. I hope you realize that you just dug your own grave.

Blue: I don't think so. Because I'm going to win here today.

A. Blue: I don't recall myself ever being this delusional.

Blue: Hah, you're one to talk.

A. Blue: Enough games. Time to settle this.

*A. Blue removes his glasses and tosses them*

Blue: I'm ready.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Goddess' Tower Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 20 May, 2008, 08:58:07 am
*The fight begins. In a split second, A. Blue is staring down Blue in the face*

Blue: Agh!

A. Blue: You'll be the first person I get to try this on...

*A. Blue pulls out a short blade that was strapped to his waist*

A. Blue: Wind Blade!!

*A. Blue charges the blade with Wind Magic and slices Blue. The force of the wind blows Blue backwards*

Blue: Gaaah!!

A. Blue: You withstood my magic blade pretty well. Your resistance must be strong.

Blue: Here I come!

*Blue charges at A. Blue and tries to mow him down with skillful punches and kicks, but A. Blue dodges them all by simply taking steps out of the way*

Blue: Hyah! Hah! Huh!

A. Blue: Is that all?

*A. Blue grabs Blue's leg in mid kick and slams him to the ground. He then attempts to jam his blade in Blue's chest, but Blue rolls out of the way just in time*

Blue: *panting* That was too close...

A. Blue: You can't be out of steam already.

Blue: Not yet! Haah!

*Blue casts a Fire Stream spell. A stream of fire shoots toward A. Blue, but he puts his hands out and blocks the attack with no effort at all*

A. Blue: Are you even trying?

Blue: Damn.

A. Blue: Allow me to show you real magic.

*A. Blue moves his hand in a peculiar pattern. He then puts it out in front of him and fires a massive fireball at Blue*

Blue: Ah! I can't dodge it! I have to defend!

*Blue casts a magic barrier around himself to guard against the attack. The fireball collides with the barrier and explodes on contact, leaving Blue unharmed, but severly weak*

A. Blue: Not bad.

Blue: (What do I do? He's stronger, faster, wiser. Just all around better than I am. ...But I can't give up! I have to keep fighting.)

*Meanwhile, inside the Tower*

Lilia: ...

ILS: Lilia, what's the matter? Why do you keep looking back?

Lilia: I'm worried about Blue. What if he needs our help?

Bob: We can't go back, Lilia. We have to honor Blue's word.

Lilia: I know, but I can't stand it anymore! If he dies back there, I'll never forgive myself...

Bob: Hmm, perhaps I can mitigate some of your burden. Summon: Navi!!

*Navi the Fairy appears*

Navi: Hey! Listen!

Bob: No, you listen. Go to Blue right now. Aid him in his battle.

Navi: Yes sir!

*Navi flies off*

Bob: No need to worry now, Lilia. Navi will watch over Blue.

Lilia: Really?

Zeldafan: Yeah! She may be annoying, but she's definitely more helpful than most give her credit for.

*Outside the Tower*

A. Blue: Now, prepare for this! Flame Blade!

*A. Blue charges his blade with fire magic. He runs toward Blue with a blade engulfed in flames*

Blue: Egh!

A. Blue: Take this!!

Navi: Watch out!

Blue: Huh!?

*Blue, having listened to Navi's words, Blue flips backwards, successfully dodges A. Blue's attack*

A. Blue: What? How did he--

*Navi begins flying around Blue*

Navi: Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Blue: Agh! Annoying thing! What do you want!?

Navi: Hey! Listen! Bob sent me to help you fight.

Blue: Oh, he did, did he? How are you going to help me?

Navi: I'll help you avoid and time your attacks on your foe. I'll even give you helpful advice.

Blue: Heh, okay. I guess we're a team from now on.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Goddess' Tower Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 21 May, 2008, 08:30:11 am
A. Blue: So you're got yourself a little friend now, huh? Well no matter. You're still no match.

Blue: That's what you think! Let's get em, Navi!

Navi: Hey! Listen! Don't go after him. Wait until he attacks you, and we'll counterattack.

Blue: Alright.

A. Blue: Try this. Thunder Blade!

*A. Blue charges his blade with thunder magic and rushes after Blue. He strikes*

Navi: Watch out!

Blue: Got it!

*Blue backsteps and avoids the attack*

Navi: Now! Get him!

Blue: Understood!

*Blue delivers a roundhouse kick straight to A. Blue's face*

A. Blue: Guah!

Navi: Again!

Blue: Yeah!

*Blue knees A. Blue in his abdomen, causing him to stumble back*

A. Blue: Agh!

Navi: One more time!

Blue: Alright!

*Blue engulfs his fist in flames and punches A. Blue in the face. The force of the impact sends A. Blue rolling along the ground*

Navi: Good job, Blue!

Blue: Hey, you were right! This is a great strategy. Let's keep it up, okay?

*A. Blue gets to his feet and wipes the blood from his mouth*

A. Blue: Lucky shot. But that won't happen again. Try and dodge this! Fireball Spritzer!

*A. Blue sends a multitude of small fireballs straight for Blue*

Blue: Navi, let's do it.

Navi: Just follow my lead.

*Blue dodges the fireball barrage while continuing to advance on A. Blue at the same time*

A. Blue: W-wha--T-that's impossible!

*Blue leaps into the air and lands an axe kick right on A. Blue's head*

A. Blue: Gaah!

Navi: Once more!

Blue: It's not over yet! Eragh!

*Blue nails an upward kick to A. Blue's chin. He's sent flying backwards*

Blue: Alright, Navi! A little more and I think we've got him.

A. Blue: *panting* How is he doing this? I'm faster, stronger, more skilled than he is. How is he able to avoid me so easily? I'll figure out his trick.

*A. Blue charges his blade with fire magic and runs toward Blue*

A. Blue: Flame Blade!

Navi: Blue, he's coming!

Blue: I'm ready for him...

*A. Blue prepares to attack*

Navi: Watch out!

Blue: Okay!

A. Blue: You!

Blue: What!?

*A. Blue stops and redirects his attack towards Navi. He lands a clean blow on her*

Navi: Aaaaaaaah!

Blue: Navi!!!

A. Blue: Hah!

*Navi falls to the ground*

Blue: Navi, are you okay!? Speak to me!

Navi: Blue..my wounds...are too great. I-I can no longer...aid you.

Blue: No, don't say that! We're supposed to be a team!

Navi: Forgive me, Blue. My time...is up.

Blue: Navi, don't leave me! You can't! You, you--

*Navi dissolves into mana*

Blue: No...

A. Blue: You've got bigger things to worry about!

Blue: Ah! Uuagh!!

*A. Blue delivers a fierce kick to Blue's rib. He is sent sliding along the ground*

A. Blue: Ha ha, I think I heard a crack.

Blue: M-my ribs. I can't move...

A. Blue: Not so good anymore now that your pixie friend is gone, are you? Now I'll finish you.

*A. Blue's hand crackles with electricity*

*Meanwhile, inside the Tower*

Zeldafan: Bob, what's the matter?

Bob: It's Navi. She's--she's gone...

Zeldafan: No...

Lilia: *gasp* Blue!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Goddess' Tower Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 21 May, 2008, 09:28:19 am
A. Blue: Heheheh, it's over!

*Blue closes his eyes and prepares for the end*

Blue: Mmmn...

ILS: Sword Blazer!!

Blue: Huh?

*A. Blue turns around to see a wave of energy heading straight for him. He leaps and dodges the attack*

A. Blue: What?! Where did--

*Zeldafan appears in the air behind him*

Zeldafan: Take this! Hyah!

*Zeldafan slashes A. Blue from behind, the impact sending him careening to the ground*

A. Blue: Ergh...

Tobi: Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu!

*A barrage of flame engulfed shuriken pelt A. Blue. He covers up with his arms in a futile attempt to defend against the attack*

A. Blue: Aaargh!!

*Lilia leaps overhead and drops a bomb from her satchel on A. Blue*

Lilia: Cherry Bomb!

*The bomb hits A. Blue's body and causes a devastating explosion that leaves A. Blue severely battered*

A. Blue: *panting* (I thought they were long gone by now...)

*Bob helps Blue to his feet*

Bob: Blue, you're hurt...

Blue: What are you guys doing here? I told you to go on ahead.

Tobi: Yeah, you said that.

Zeldafan: But we don't care.

Lilia: We're your friends.

ILS: And we'll never leave you behind.

Bob: When we saw that Navi had been defeated, we knew things had taken a turn for the worse. Good thing we decided to turn back when we did. It was almost curtains for you.

Blue: Egh...thanks guys...

A. Blue: This fight isn't over yet.

Bob: Oh isn't it? It's 6 against 1, and you're hardly in any condition to continue fighting. Do yourself a favor and give up. You can't defeat us.

A. Blue: I don't know the meaning of those words. Prepare to die.

*A. Blue makes another attempt at the Magic Blade, but is unable to do so*

A. Blue: Agh..it's no use. I've exhausted my magic power...

Bob: Well, Blue?

A. Blue: (I have no choice...) I...I concede. You've won.

Blue: Hah.

A. Blue: It's as you said. I'm in no condition to keep fighting, so I will stand in your way no longer.

Lilia: Thank you, Blue.

A. Blue: Save your thanks, Lilia. I don't agree or sympathize with you. I just know when I'm beaten.

ILS: In that case, won't you help us out?

A. Blue: And aid in the destruction of my life? You must be kidding.

*A. Blue begins to walk away*

Blue: Wait, where are you going?

A. Blue: I'm going back home. I have no more time to waste here.

Bob: Going to spend your last moments with your family?

A. Blue: Hah, there's no guarantee that you'll succeed.

Blue: We've come to far to lose here. There's no way we're going to fail.

A. Blue: If you say so.

Bob: Well, shall we go, Blue?

Blue: Yeah, let's do it.

*The group, rejoined by Blue, proceeds into the Tower*

A. Blue: Hmm...good luck...*smiles*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Goddess' Tower Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 21 May, 2008, 11:54:41 am
*The group is running up the stairs to the room at the top of the tower where Astartyune lies*

Blue: Come on guys, we're almost there!

*Bob stops climbing the stairs*

Blue: Bob, what's wrong?

*Bob has his hand on his head as if it's in pain. For a split second he sees an image of a young woman with jet black hair and piercing red eyes*

Bob: Ah! W-what is this feeling? This...power...

Lilia: Bob?

Bob: N-no. It's nothing.

ILS: Are you sure?

Bob: Yes yes. Now let's continue. It's not much farther now.

*The group continues to the end of the stairway. They arrive at a massive door at the top of the Tower*

Zeldafan: Is this it?

Bob: Astartyune is just beyond these doors.

Blue: Alright, let's finish this.

Bob: Wait everyone. This battle...will determine everything. It'll be the toughest challenge we've ever faced. Are you still prepared to go?

Blue: I said we're doing it, so we're doing it.

Lilia: We've been through too much to just give up.

ILS: Yeah, there's no way we're getting weak in the knees now.

Zeldafan: We're going all the way!

Tobi: And we won't stop until Earth is restored.

Bob: Now that's the determination I wanted to see. Let's go in.

*The group enters the doorway. Before them lies the Goddess Astartyune, the final obstacle in their journey*

Blue: Astartyune!!

Astartyune: So even he failed to halt your advance. I'm most disappointed.

Bob: Hand over the final Dimension Key, Astartyune.

Astartyune: What purpose would that yield? This planet is already on the brink of destruction. Nothing can stop it now.

Blue: If you know that, then why do you still stand in our way!?

Astartyune: You intend to keep me from creating the perfect world. A world without war and strife, where all humans can live in peace.

Bob: There is no such world. It's only a fantasy.

Astartyune: That is not true. I will create the perfect world, even if it is not on Earth.

Lilia: And what about the people on Real Earth? What about them? What did they do to deserve their fate? It's not fair!

Astartyune: The people of Earth have been reborn into a new era.

ILS: No they haven't, and we're the proof of that. When you couldn't fulfill your promise, you tried to hide it by casting us away and starting anew.

Zeldafan: Gods are meant to watch over and protect. You're no protector! Just a coward who gives up whenever something doesn't go your way!

Astartyune: Silence, worms! All those who defy the Goddess' will, will recieve her judgment! Begone!

Tobi: If anyone's going to begone, it's you! You're the cause of all the world's problems!

Bob: You've done nothing but manipulate and decieve those who believed in you. Earth has no need for Gods. Especially not one as foul and corrupt as you.

Blue: It's over, Astartyune! We're taking back the lives you stole here and now!

Astartyune: Enough of this! After I've destroyed you, I will destroy what remains of Earth, and create my OWN world! A utopia where sadness and pain cannot exist. And there's nothing you can do about it.

*A voice is heard from the void*

??: You have not the right.

Group: !!!

*Astartyune is struck by a bolt of black lightning from above. The group watches in shock as her body deteriorates*

Astartyune: Aaaaaaaagh!!

Blue: W-what's going on!?

Lilia: Who's voice was that!?

*Astartyune's body disintegrates, left behind is the body of a young girl holding the final Dimension Key. Both she and the key collapse to the ground, causing the Key to shatter*

Zeldafan: A..girl..?

ILS: This just keeps getting weirder and weirder.

Bob: Blue, go see if she's alright.

Blue: Okay...

*Blue walks up to the girl and tries to wake her up*

Blue: Hey, are you okay?

*The girl opens her eyes slightly and looks at Blue*

Girl: *quietly* T-thank...you...ooh...

*The girl closes her eyes as her body slowly fades away*

Blue: Wha-- (Thank you? What did she mean?)

Lilia: She's gone...

Tobi: This is...so confusing.

Zeldafan: Bob, do you have a clue what's going on here?

Bob: None.

Blue: Well, Astartyune is gone, and all the Dimension Keys have been destroyed. So I guess it's over, right?

Bob: Seems like it.

Lilia: But something doesn't add up. We still don't know where that voice came from, or who that girl was.

Blue: Maybe not, but there's no point in worrying about it now, is there?

ILS: Yeah, this whole thing is giving me a headache. Let's just get out of here.

*The Tower begins to rumble*

Tobi: What's happening now?

Bob: I'd assume Copy Earth is beginning to fade away.

Zeldafan: Yaaah! Then shouldn't we be splitting right about now!?

*The rumbling stops*

Blue: Hmm? *scratches head*

Zeldafan: Bob, can we please just go now? This is giving me the chills.

Bob: Yeah, sure. Come along, everyone.

Lilia: Wait, does anyone else hear that?

ILS: Hear what?

Tobi: It sounds like...glass cracking...

Blue: But...there's no glass in here.

*At that moment, the surrounding area cracks and breaks away as if it was a piece of glass, leaving the group in a place that's seemingly outer space*

Blue: Aagh!

Lilia: Where are we...?

ILS: Just what the hell is going on here?

Zeldafan: Bob, are we in *gulp* space!? How are we breathing? And what are we walking on!? This is so freaky!

Bob: This is certainly perplexing.

Tobi: Guys, look! It's Earth!

*The group looks to see planet Earth in the distance, with its color returned and back to normal*

Lilia: Its...it's restored!

Blue: Yeah, we did it!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (???? Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 21 May, 2008, 07:21:11 pm
Bob: Mission accomplished, everyone. Let's go home.

*eeeeeeeeeeeee*

Bob: ...Ah!

Zeldafan: What's the matter?

Bob: Are you telling me you don't feel that?

Lilia: Feel what?

Bob: This...this pulse of energy. I first felt it back at the Tower. It's horrendous.

Blue: Bob...I feel it too.

ILS: How come we can't feel this...energy pulse?

Blue: It's magic born energy, so I guess that only those intuned to its flow can feel it.

Tobi: But where, or who, is it coming from?

*EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

*Blue's body begins to tremble*

Blue: This power...it's stronger than anything I've ever felt before. It's..it's unreal!

Lilia: Blue, calm yourself! What's gotten into you?

Zeldafan: Snap out of it, Blue!

*EEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

Blue: I can't take it! Aaaaaaaaaaaagh!!!

*Blue faints*

ILS: Blue!

*Bob kneels down*

Bob: *gasping* This pressure. It's....

*Bob faints*

Zeldafan: Bob!

Tobi: They're both out cold...

Lilia: I don't understand! What's the meaning of all this? What happened to Blue and Bob!?

Zeldafan: I don't know, but judging from what they said, there's something out there giving off astounding levels of magic energy. I think it may've overloaded them.

ILS: Will they be alright?

Zeldafan: They only fainted, so they should come to in a little while. Let's just leave them be.

Tobi: *to himself* I get the feeling that something bad is about to happen.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (???? Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 22 May, 2008, 09:12:06 am
(Note: Who are these fools that dare disturb my rest...)
*After an hour or so, Blue comes to*

Blue: Ugh...

Lilia: *gasp* Blue! You're okay!

Blue: ...Yeah, I'm fine. I just kinda konked out there.

Bob: Glad to see you well, Blue. That energy disrupted our magic balance and caused us to lose consciousness. I came to just a little sooner than you did, but we both appear to be alright.

Blue: Well, the magic pulses are gone anyway. I wonder where they came from.

*At the moment, space becomes wavy and heavily distorted*

ILS: Something's happening again!

Zeldafan: It's as if reality itself is being twisted!

Bob: Prepare yourselves for anything.

*The scenery then changes of that of complete darkness, with nothing but a sphere of energy floating in the center*

Lilia: Where are we now?

Blue: Quite possibly nowhere.

Bob: Accurate assumption, Blue. This appears to be a place completely seperate from any universe or reality. It's, as Blue said...nowhere.

Zeldafan: How the heck do we keep going to all these crazy places?

ILS: I don't care how we got here. I just wanna know how we get out!

??: At last...

Tobi: Huh?

??: ...my power...

Blue: That voice...

Lilia: It sounds just like the voice we heard back at the Tower.

?? ...IS RETURNED!

*The sphere of energy shrinks and shapes into the form of a woman with long black hair and red eyes*

Bob: Her!

Zeldafan: Her?

Bob: She's...the split image I saw flash in my head. It's her...

Zeldafan: But who is she?

Bob: I don't know. But the high concentration of magic power we felt, she's the source...

*Blue calls out to her*

Blue: Hey!

??: You dare address me? Who are you?

Blue: You tell us first.

??: Hmph, very well. I am Kaixin, a sorceress from the far future.

Lilia: Wha-- Did she say future?

ILS: But how is that possible?

Kaixin: I've been watching you. From here, I've watched your exploit to defeat my false goddess. Your endeavors were most impressive.

Zeldafan: False goddess? Y-you don't mean...

Kaixin: Yes, the "goddess" you all know as Astartyune, was but my own creation, though a failed one.

Blue: But...how? Why? This doesn't even begin to make sense.

Kaixin: Allow me to explain. I used my powers to travel back in time several thousand years, to the era of Soleanna. Watch closely...

*Kaixin produces an image, presenting her past memories. The image shows Kaixin collapsed in the city of Soleanna*

Kaixin: When I arrived in that period, I found myself collapsed on the ground, with my magic power completely exhausted.

*The image then shows a young girl walking up to Kaixin*

Young Girl: *gasp* Are you okay, Lady? Lady!?

Lilia: Blue, that girl...

Blue: She's the one we saw after Astartyune was defeated...

Kaixin: Little girl, come closer...

Young Girl: Alright...

*The girl approaches Kaixin. She then places her hand upon her*

Young Girl: Aaah! W-what's--what are you doing!?

Kaixin: Before retreating to recover my own, I gave the last of my power to the girl, so that she may be able to fulfill what I could not. My powers turned her into a powerful being, with power far greater than that of the average human.

*The girl absorbs Kaixin's energy, taking on the form of a full grown woman*

Kaixin: You...are a goddess. It is your destiny to rule over humankind.

Woman: Understood.

Kaixin: With the seeds of my ambition scattered, I retreated to this place you see now. For thousands of years I waited for my power to return to me. I had thought that all would go as I planned. But no. Over the years, I watched as that creature made mistake after mistake. Error after error. It was only until now that I was finally able to silence her.

*The image disappears*

Blue: *angrily* You... You did this! The Goddess, divinity, us being the chosen saviors of Earth, it's all a lie, isn't it!?

Lilia: We've been tricked this whole time. Even Astartyune was nothing but a pawn. A little girl corrupted by you. How could you do that!?

Kaixin: Hahahah. It was all apart of my elaborate hoax to rule over Earth. It's not my fault that you simpletons would believe in such a thing as Gods. The concept of holiness and divinity is nothing but a fairytale. Restricted entirely to the realm of fiction.

Bob: I see. It's all falling into place now. You corrupted that young girl with your magic, and brainwashed her into believing she was an ultimate being, meant to rule over the world. Despite all of that, her human conscious was left intact. I can only assume that it started to fall apart after the Solaris incident, where in remorse, she felt she needed to atone by keeping her existance secret from the people of Earth. Ha, you even had me fooled. And to think it would've worked had her moral fiber not been as faulty as Windows Vista.

Zeldafan: *giggles* Nice one.

Kaixin: Perhaps, but it matters not anymore. My near infinite power has returned to me, and I will use it to enslave Earth by force. There is no living being in this world or the next that can stand in my way.

Blue: Ergh, you're not getting away with this!

Kaixin: You. Boy.

Blue: What do you want?

Kaixin: I deeply admire your resolve and fortitude. To fought against all the odds, leading your companions into battle and through hardships. I want you to come with me. Abandon your friends and rule Earth with me.

Blue: Huh? Uhm, well gee, that's--I don't know...*blushes*

*Lilia punches Blue in the head*

Blue: Ow!!

Lilia: Blue, what are you thinking!?

ILS: Yeah, I can't believe you'd even comtemplate throwing away everything we've done. You know what we've been through!

Zeldafan: Seriously, Blue. I wouldn't even expect something like that out of Tobi.

Tobi: Yeah, not even me!

Bob: Despicable.

Blue: I apologize. You guys are right.

*Blue vigorously shakes his head*

Blue: No deal, Kaixin. Earth doesn't belong to you, and it never will.

Kaixin: Hahaha, you'd choose death over power? You lesser beings really are stupid.

Blue: Me and my friends can overcome anything together, and you're no exception! We'll put an end to all of this, once and for all!

Kaixin: Fools.

*Kaixin unleashes a pulse of energy. The sheer force pushes the group back*

Bob: Agh, such power...

Kaixin: Hahaha. I think I'll play with you a little. Since you're so adept at defeating illusions, try overcoming this!

*Kaixin raises her hands in the air and a blinding light fills the area*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (???? Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 24 May, 2008, 10:13:23 am
*The light fades, and Blue finds himself in the darkness all alone*

Blue: Hello? Guys? Are you here?

*Blue runs through the void, calling for his friends*

Blue: Lilia! ILS! Can you hear me!?

*He frantically looks around*

Blue: Zeldafan! Tobi! Bob! Where are you!? ...I can't...I can't be all alone...

*Lilia appears*

Lilia: Blue!

Blue: Huh? Lilia! You're here!

Lilia: Come on, Blue. Let's go home, back to Earth.

Blue: But, where's everyone else?

Lilia: They're already back on Earth. You got lost, so I came back here to look for you. Now come on, everyone's waiting!

Blue: But Kaixin, what about her? I thought we were--

Lilia: Don't worry about that! It's all over! Now take my hand...

Blue: A-alright.

*Blue reaches out to grab Lilia's hand, but then quickly pulls it away*

Lilia: Blue, what's the matter?

Blue: There's something wrong here. Something feels...off about you.

Lilia: Off? Don't be silly. Now let's hurry.

Blue: No.

Lilia: We don't have time for this, Blue. Now come on!

Blue: No! Get away from me! Hah!

*Blue casts a Fireball spell on Lilia*

Lilia: Aah!! Blue! W-what are you doing!?

Blue: You're not Lilia! You're just a fake!

Lilia: *in Kaixin's voice* Hmhmhm, very perceptive of you, mage.

*The fake Lilia changes into Kaixin*

Kaixin: I wonder how you figured me out.

Blue: I felt there was a difference in the energy that Lilia was giving off. It was much more than usual. Way too much for her.

Kaixin: Hahaha. I see. But that's something only a magic user could sniff out. The rest of your companions won't be so lucky!

*Kaixin disappears*

Blue: Wait! Come back!

*Bob appears*

Bob: Ah, Blue. There you are.

Blue: Bob. You're not another illusion, are you!?

Bob: Whoa whoa, calm down. I'm real. Like you, I was also able to see the difference between the illusion and reality.

Blue: Yeah, but the others...

Bob: I know.

Blue: Can't we do something?

Bob: I'm afraid not, Blue. Without the gift of magic, they'll have no choice but to see through the illusions on their own.

Blue: Damnit!

Kaixin: Hahahaha! Too bad for you. Unless your friends can defeat my illusion, you will all remain trapped in it forever!

Blue: Agh...


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (???? Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 26 May, 2008, 05:28:51 pm
Lilia: Ugh...where am I? Where is everyone?

*Lilia walks through the darkness, searching for Blue and the others*

Lilia: Blue? Guys? Are you here? Can you hear me?

*The darkness turns into a pool of gunk, and Lilia begins to slowly sink*

Lilia: Aah! What's going on!? I can't..ergh...get out! Somebody! Help me!

*Blue appears standing before Lilia*

Lilia: Blue! You're here! Hurry and help me out of here!

Fake Blue: Lilia, you useless thing.

Lilia: W-what..?

Fake Blue: Need me to save you again? When will you learn to help yourself?

Lilia: Blue, what are you saying...?

Fake Blue: You know full well what I'm saying. Ever since the start, you've been nothing but a hinderance to us. Always in the way, never contributing to anything.

Lilia: B-but..but, I tried. I know I'm not the strongest...but I always tried my best to help out.

Fake Blue: You're too weak to be of any help to us. You're better off just dying here. It's not like it'd make any difference.

Lilia: No! That's not true! I wanted to help...I just...I..I..*sniff*

Fake Blue: Look at you. Crying like a little weakling. You're just proving my point. You're too weak to be of any use to anybody.

Lilia: No! No! No! Stop it!!

Fake Blue: Do you want me to save you, Lilia? All you have to do is beg for Kaixin's forgiveness and pledge loyalty to her. Then your life will be spared.

Lilia: *sobs*

Fake Blue: Well? What's it going to be?

Lilia: No!! I won't do that!

Fake Blue: What!?

*Lilia's body rises from the muck and the ground becomes solid once again*

Lilia: I may be weak, I may even be just a burden to my friends, but even so, I will never turn my back on them! Ever!

Fake Blue: Lilia, you foolish girl.

Lilia: And you, Blue. ...No! You're not Blue. The Blue I know would never say those things to me! No matter how feeble I am, he's always there for me! He's my best friend!

*Lilia runs up to the Fake Blue and stabs him with her dagger*

Fake Blue: Gyah! You...you failure!

Lilia: Shut up!

*Lilia takes take out her daggers and thrusts it's again*

Fake Blue: Ggaaagh!

*Both the fake Blue and the illusion disappear, and Lilia is sent back with Blue and Bob*

Lilia: Blue! Bob!

Blue: Lilia! You're okay!

*Lilia throws herself into Blue's arms*

Blue: Whoa!

Lilia: Oh Blue, *sniff* I'm just so happy to be back with you.

Blue: Everything's okay now, Lilia.

Bob: Ahem, sorry to break up this heartfelt reunion, but we're still not in the clear as of yet.

Blue: Yeah, you're right. ILS, Zeldafan and Tobi are still trapped in the illusion.

Lilia: Do you think they'll be alright?

Blue: There's no telling. But we have to believe that they'll pull through.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (???? Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 27 May, 2008, 10:07:59 am
ILS: Hm? Yo! Guys! Where are you!?

*ILS looks around*

ILS: Damn, don't tell me I got seperated from them. *sigh* Better get looking then.

*ILS runs through the darkness, but suddenly, his entire body is frozen in place*

ILS: Aah! What's the deal? I can't move!

*ILS' Father appears before him*

ILS: D-dad!? How did you get here!?

Father: Mads, my disgraceful son.

ILS: What's this all about?

Father: How dare you run away from your responsibilities and usurp your duties to our family.

ILS: But Father, I...I didn't want to live like that.

Father: And being a dirty, money grubbing bounty hunter is any better? You should be ashamed of yourself. I had thought you were better than that. But I guess I was wrong...

ILS: I'm sorry, Father...

Father: Be quiet now. Your poor sweet mother died of a broken heart soon after you fled from the kingdom. She left this world thinking that you didn't love her anymore.

ILS: M-mother? She..she...died?

Father: Yes. And it's all your fault. She layed on her death bed, hoping, praying that you would come back. But you never did.

ILS: N-no! I didn't want this to happen! I just wanted to live life my own way!

Father: And that rebellious attitude is exactly what caused the death of your mother. Don't you see now? Your actions have helped no one. Now come back home with me, and assume your rightful place as Prince.

ILS: ...

Father: Well, my son?

ILS: That's not happening.

Father: What!? You dare defy your father's whims!? And what of your mother? Would you rob her of her dying wish?

ILS: I'm sorry about what happened to Mother, but I'm not going back on my word. I promised myself that I would never relinquish my dreams due to oligation to another, and that I would live life by my own rules.

Father: No! You will obey your father! You will come back with me right now!

ILS: No way, pops. I'm nobody's puppet. Castle life made me miserable. When I left, it was the first time in my life that I was ever truly happy.

Father: You really are a pathetic boy. What can you ever hope to achieve in life? Your place is at the castle.

ILS: No, my place is with my friends. Blue, Lilia, the others. They all like me for who I am. And as far as my actions not helping anyone, well, look where I am now. All this time, I've been fighting to save Earth. For yours and everyone's sake.

Father: Why you...

ILS: I don't care if you're an illusion or not. Nobody will ever change who I am. My friends need me. I'm going back to them, and you're not going to stand in my way!

*Life returns to ILS' body. He runs up to his illusion father and slashes through him with his sword*

Father: Nyagh!!!

*Both the fake father and illusion fade, and ILS is soon back with Blue and the others*

Blue/Lilia: ILS!

ILS: Guys!

Blue: It's good to have you back, pal.

ILS: It's good to be back, Blue. But...where's Zeldafan and Tobi?

Bob: Still trapped in the illusion it seems.

ILS: Well then let's break them out!

Bob: That's a no go, ILS. There's nothing we can do for them here. If they want to escape, they'll have to see through it on their own, just as we did.

ILS: Damn.

Lilia: Don't worry, ILS. They'll be okay.

ILS: I hope you're right.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (???? Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 27 May, 2008, 10:48:53 am
*Tobi is poking Zeldafan with a stick*

Tobi: Sempai? Sempaaaaaaai. *pokepoke*

Zeldafan: Mmmn...

Tobi: Wake up, sempai!! Ergh!!

*Tobi fiercly jabs Zeldafan with the stick*

Zeldafan: OW! Tobi, what's the matter with you!?

Tobi: You wouldn't wake up, so I poked you with this stick.

Zeldafan: Hey wait, where did you find that stick anyway?

Tobi: *shrugs* Meh. Somewhere? *tosses stick*

Zeldafan: Weird.

Tobi: I wonder where everyone is?

Zeldafan: Let's find out where we are first.

*Tobi and Zeldafan walk through the darkness together, until Bob appears behind them*

Fake Bob: You...

Zeldafan: Aaah! How many times do I have to tell you not to sneak up on me like that!?

*The Fake Bob pushes Zeldafan. The sheer force sends her rolling along the ground*

Zeldafan: Ack! Hey! What did I do!?

Tobi: Are you mad at us, Bob?

Fake Bob: Come recieve your punishment now...

Zeldafan: Aw, man. I hope it's not curdled milk again.

Fake Bob: Oh no. This is much worse.

Zeldafan: *gulp* W-worse?

Tobi: What could be worse than curdled milk!?

Fake Bob: Come here, and I will show you. You first, Zeldafan.

Zeldafan: Oh...okay...

*Zeldafan walks up to Fake Bob*

Zeldafan: *closes eyes* Alright, make it quick!

Fake Bob: Gladly.

*Fake Bob's hand crackles with electricity*

Fake Bob: Prepare to die, Zeldafan!

Zeldafan: Gah!!

Tobi: Sempai, look out!!

*Fake Bob strikes, but Tobi pulls Zeldafan out of the way just in time*

Tobi: Are you okay?

Zeldafan: Yeah, thanks a lot.

Fake Bob: *waggles finger* Naughty naughty. Tobi, you bad boy.

Tobi: *gasp* Tobi's a...bad boy...?

Zeldafan: Bob, what's gotten into you!?

Tobi: Hey, wait a minute. Something's not right...

Zeldafan: What, you mean besides Bob going crazy?

Tobi: He feels different, somehow. Like...it's not really him.

Zeldafan: You think it's an illusion?

Tobi: We'll soon find out!

*Tobi places his hands together*

Tobi: Release!

*Nothing happens*

Tobi: Hey, what happened? The illusion should be gone now...

Zeldafan: It would've...had this been a genjutsu. But this is a magic born illusion.

Tobi: Then what how do we get rid of it?

Zeldafan: We hack right through it!!

*Zeldafan runs up to Fake Bob*

Fake Bob: Now now, Zeldafan. You wouldn't hurt your boss, now would you?

Zeldafan: My boss, no. You, yes!!!

*Zeldafan pulls out a large Zanbato and cleaves Fake Bob in half*

Fake Bob: Ooh. That's smarts...

*Both Fake Bob and the illusion fades. Soon Zeldafan and Tobi are reunited with the rest of the group, and the illusion is completely shattered*

Zeldafan/Tobi: Guys!!!

Blue: Zeldafan! Tobi! You made it!

Bob: Hey. You're late.

Zeldafan: Eep! You're not going to shock us, are you!?

Tobi: Or douse us in curdled milk!?

Bob: Uhm, no? What's the matter with you two?

Zeldafan/Tobi: Eeeh, nothing...  *nervous laugh*

Blue: Alright, Kaixin! Your illusion is broken! Stop these games and come out!

Kaixin: Well, if you insist...

*Kaixin reappears before the group*

Kaixin: Heheheh. Well done. I didn't think you would escape so fast. Ah well, playtime has ended. Now it's time for me to finish you off.

Blue: This is it, guys. Are you ready!?

Group: Ready!

Kaixin: Come. Meet your end.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (???? Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 27 May, 2008, 11:32:18 am
Bob: Blue! Keep Kaixin busy while I prepare a powerful enough summon.

Blue: Will do. Let's do it guys!

*Blue steps forward and casts a spell*

Blue: Try this on for size, Kaixin! Meteos Fireball!!

*Blue raises his hands in the air as an enormous fireball forms over his head. He then hurls it towards Kaixin*

Kaixin: Ha! Is that the best you can put up!?

*Kaixin casts a spell*

Kaixin: Asorboray!

*A glass like sheild forms in front of Kaixin. The fireball collides with the sheild, and it grows smaller and smaller until it disappears. The aura of power around Kaixin glows brighter*

Kaixin: My my, that was a tasty snack.

Blue: Damn, she absorbed it...

Lilia: Blue, I don't think magic will work against her. Leave this to us!

Blue: Go for it!

*Lilia runs forwards and leaps into the air*

Lilia: I've been saving this one just for you!

*Lilia pulls a bomb out of her satchel*

Lilia: Take this! SuperNova Bomb! Hah!

*Lilia hurls the bomb*

Kaixin: Is that all?

*Kaixin puts her hand forward, and the bomb stops in midair. She cluthes her fist and the bomb fizzles out and falls to the ground*

Lilia: Ah! No way!!

Kaixin: Now, let me show you a real bomb!

*Kaixin crosses her arms as a sphere of energy forms in front of her*

Kaixin: Dead Blast!!

*The sphere shoots toward Lilia. It collides with her. Exploding on contact and sending her flying*

Lilia: Uaaaaagh!!!

Blue: I got you!

*Blue catches her*

Blue: Are you alright?

Lilia: Y-yeah. I'll be okay...

Blue: Good.

ILS: I guess it's my turn!

*ILS runs toward Kaixin*

ILS: I'm going to give it my all with this one! Mana Charge!!

*ILS charges all of his remaining mana into both his arms*

ILS: Steeeeel Explosion!!!

*ILS slashes overhead with both swords at once. He cuts through Kaixin's body as it was nothing*

Kaixin: Aaaaagh!!

ILS: Got you!

*Kaixin's body melts away and disappears*

ILS: Yeah, I did it!

Lilia: Nice going, ILS!

Blue: Wait...No you didn't! ILS, behind you!

ILS: Wha--

*Kaixin reappears behind ILS and puts her hand out in front of her. A large hand made of pure energy materializes and grabs hold of ILS*

ILS: Aagh!!

Kaixin: You were a fool to have thought you've beaten me so easily! Take this!

*The hand rises into the air and slams ILS into the ground at a great speed*

ILS: Huuaaaagh!

Lilia: ILS, no!

Kaixin: Hahahaha!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (???? Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 27 May, 2008, 12:48:04 pm
Bob: Please, hang on just a little longer...

Zeldafan: You can count on us, Bob. We'll slow her down! Get ready, Tobi!

Tobi: I'm good to go!

*Zeldafan runs up to Kaixin and pulls out a steel katana. She attacks, but the blade shatters when it strikes her aura*

Kaixin: Your meager blade cannot harm me, little girl.

Zeldafan: Oh yeah? Then try this!

*Zeldafan pulls out a Dao and attack again. But it too shatters when it comes in contact with the aura*

Zeldafan: No good. Then let's go with this! Hyah!

*Zeldafan pulls out a Ninjato and strikes multiple times. The Ninjato's blade shatters as well*

Zeldafan: Uh oh!

Kaixin: Child, I've had enough of your games. Away with you!

Zeldafan: Tobi, do it!

Tobi: Fire Style: Dragon Flame Jutsu!

*A dragon of flames comes at Kaixin from behind. The attack connects and Kaixin is engulfed in incinerating flames*

Kaixin: What!? Aargh!

Zeldafan: Ha! How did you like that, Kaixin?

*The flames die out, and Kaixin reappears with burn wounds across her body*

Kaixin: You...how dare you trick me. I will make you pay for that...

Bob: There! It's finished! Tobi, Zeldafan! Out of the way, now!

Zeldafan/Tobi: Got it!

*Zeldafan and Tobi jump back to the group as Bob prepares his summon*

Bob: Now then. Dual Summon: Dialga and Palkia!!

*Both Dialga and Palkia appear through a warp in time and space*

Kaixin: Hmm, that's quite impressive. To have summoned two beasts such as these must require a lot of power and concentration. I'll have to keep my guard up.

Bob: Dialga! Palkia! Use Hyper Beam on Kaixin, now!

*Dialga and Palkia both fire a devastating beam of energy at Kaixin. The two beams converge, making the attack twice as powerful*

Kaixin: Such power. Can I stand up to it?

*Kaixin casts a spell*

Kaixin: Giga Barrier!

*Two layers of glass like barriers form in front of Kaixin. The Hyper Beam collides with the first barrier and instantly shatters it*

Kaixin: No!!

*The Hyper Beam continues onto the next barrier and shatters it as well. Kaixin is hit by the Hyper Beam and sent flying*

Kaixin: Aaaaaggh! How can this be!?

Zeldafan: Alright, Bob! You did it!

Bob: No, not yet. The power of the Hyper Beam was weakened due to having to go through Kaixin's barriers first. We'll have to try something stronger.

*Kaixin rises to her feet*

Kaixin: Fools! Take this! Ha! Hah!

*Kaixin fires two bolts at Dialga and Palkia*

Bob: Time for the showstopper. Dialga, use Roar of Time! Palkia, use Spacial Rend, now!

*Dialga charges its energy and fires a beam of energy that distorts even time. Palkia's arm glows and then slashes, sending a wave of energy towards Kaixin*

Kaixin: W-what..what IS this!? It's too powerful! I..I can't--

*The attacks collide with Kaixin. The combination of distorted time and space causes Kaixin's body to stretch and twist beyond recognition*

Kaixin: Aaaagh! What's happening to me!? I can't be defeated! Nooooooooo!!!

*Kaixin's body is reduced to nothingness and disappears*

Bob: Ha ha. It's done.

Blue: It's...it's over. We've won...

*Just then, a field of gravity appears around Dialga and Palkia. The two are crushed by intense gravity and return to mana*

Bob: What!? Dialga! Palkia! Who did this!?

Kaixin: You've...won...nothing...

*A spectral image of Kaixin reappears before the group*

Lilia: *gasp* It's Kaixin!

ILS: She's still alive!

Zeldafan: But how!? She was torn to shreds!

Blue: Bob, can't you pull up another summon for us?

Bob: It's no use, Blue. My body won't be able to handle another summon that powerful. I can do no more.

Kaixin: Hahahaha. I can never be defeated. I'm through playing games with you fools. This last attack will finish you off once and for all!

*Kaixin raises her hands into the air, as a gigantic sphere of black energy forms over her head*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (???? Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 27 May, 2008, 01:07:54 pm
Kaixin: Die! Death Buster!!

*Kaixin hurls the attack at the group. Unable to escape, they watch on as the attack inches closer and closer*

Blue: I guess...this is it...

Lilia: Blue, what are you saying!? We can't give up, we have to do something!

Bob: He's right, Lilia. We've lost...

Lilia: No! That can't be true!

Zeldafan: *to herself* It's now or never. Please, let this work...

*Zeldafan begins to pull an object out of her bag as the attack collides. It bursts on contact, causing a devastating explosion. When the chaos clears, nothing is left but the bodies of Blue and the group collapsed on the ground*

Zeldafan: Ungh...Spirit...Lan...tern...*dies*

*Zeldafan's body grows limp and the object she was holding slips away from her grip. As her life fades, the lantern begins to glow on the inside...*

Kaixin: It's over for all of you. What a shame. Despite all your efforts, you never stood a chance of defeating me.


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (???? Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 27 May, 2008, 02:05:05 pm
*Meanwhile, Zeldafan awakens to find herself and the rest of the group floating in an area with a strange golden sky*

Zeldafan: Ohn...Ah! Did it..did it work?

Blue: Where are we? We can't still be alive, can we?

Bob: No, Blue. I'm pretty sure we've departed the world of the living.

Lilia: So...we died afterall...

ILS: Oh man..this can't be happening.

Blue: Damnit! Afterall we've done...we still failed! I can't believe it!

Zeldafan: Don't despair, Blue. It's not over yet!

Tobi: What are you talking about, sempai? We can't fight Kaixin if we're dead.

Zeldafan: That's true. We're dead now, but we won't be for long.

Blue: I'm not following you, Zeldafan.

Zeldafan: Thanks to the Spirit Lantern, we've got one more shot at it.

Bob: Zeldafan, you used a Spirit Lantern? Excellent thinking.

Zeldafan: Yeah, I brought it with me just incase something like this happened.

Blue: But I still don't understand. What's a Spirit Lantern?

Zeldafan: That's easy! A Spirit Lantern is an object that captures departed souls that have yet to reach the afterlife and contains them for a brief period of time.

Blue: How does that help us though?

Zeldafan: I was getting to that! Geez, you're so impatient. Anyway, as long as the original bodies are nearby and still intact, the souls can return to them.

Lilia: Ah! So that means--

ILS: We can all come back to life, right?

Zeldafan: That's right. But we only get this opportunity once. If we were to die again, the Spirit Lantern wouldn't be able to contain our souls a second time.

Blue: That's okay. We won't need it again. We'll defeat Kaixin for sure this time!

Bob: Don't get ahead of yourself, Blue. If we couldn't defeat her the first time, what makes you think we could do so now? If we went back now, we'd surely be wasting our second chance.

Blue: Oh, you're right. But what can we do? Is there anything we have that's strong enough to defeat her?

Zeldafan: Ah ha! And that's where the second part of my plan comes into play.

Blue: You have an idea, Zeldafan?

Zeldafan: Yeah, but it'll require a great sacrifice on our part.

Lilia: What kind of sacrifice?

Zeldafan: A sacrifice of our souls.

ILS: Wait. A what!?

Bob: I see what you're playing at, Zeldafan. You're thinking of having us convert our souls into energy and using them in one last all out attack against Kaixin.

Zeldafan: You got it, Bob. You're pretty sharp to have figured it out already.

Bob: That's a pretty risky plan. If it's to fail, we'll be left with no viable options.

Blue: I know, but it's not like we have any other choice.

ILS: Hold on a minute. What happens when we sacrifice our souls?

Zeldafan: Well we certainly won't go on to live happy lives.

Bob: Or afterlives for that matter.

Tobi: You mean...to sacrifice our souls means to give up our chance for an afterlive as well?

Bob: That's exactly right.

Blue: But..but that's...

Zeldafan: Blue, there's no time to debate over this. If we don't hurry, the Spirit Lantern will release our souls and it'll be too late.

Blue: Fine... But who's going to go?

Bob: Who else? It's gotta be you, Blue.

Blue: M-me!?

Zeldafan: Well duh, who did you think we'd send? Tobi?

Tobi: Hey!

Blue: You guys can't really be okay with this, can you?

Lilia: Like you said, Blue, we don't really have a choice. Besides, I'm willing to sacrifice it all for the sake of Earth.

ILS: ...Yeah, I can't say I'm really kosher about this. But...I'd rather die for the ladies than have them be enslaved by the foul Kaixin.

Blue: Guys...

Bob: There's not much time left. Let's do it.

*The group nods in agreement*

Zeldafan: If anyone can do it, you can. Show er what you're made of Blue!

*Zeldafan's soul turns into pure energy and converges with Blue*

Tobi: Blue, if you mess this up, Tobi will come back and haunt you! Oh wait, I won't be able to do that. Oh well. I believe in you..and stuff...

*Tobi's soul turns into pure energy and converges with Blue*

Bob: Blue, you have what it takes. All you have to do is trust in yourself. We're giving you our energy, the rest is up to you.

*Bob's soul turns into pure energy and converges with Blue*

ILS: I'm not going to bother with words of encouragement. I've been traveling with you this whole time and I know full well what you're capable of.

Lilia: Yeah, ILS is right. Just remember that you're not alone. We'll always be with you, Blue, even if we're not right there beside you. We have faith in you...

*ILS and Lilia's souls turn into pure energy and converge with Blue*

Blue: Thank you guys. I promise, your sacrifices won't be in vain. With the power you've given me, I'll defeat Kaixin and save Earth!

*Blue's soul escapes the Lantern and reunites with his body. He is revived, covered in a rainbow colored aura formed from the power of his friends souls*

Kaixin: What is this!? How can this be!? I killed you!

Blue: Kaixin, your days are numbered. With one final attack, I'll rid the world of you forever!


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (???? Arc)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 27 May, 2008, 02:20:38 pm
Kaixin: You fool! This'll be the last time you get back up! I will destroy you!

*Blue runs towards Kaixin at full speed. He takes all the energy from his aura and gathers it into the palm of his hand*

Blue: This is the end for you!

*Blue slams the energy into Kaixin, it pierces her aura and connects with her*

Kaixin: No! Nothing is that powerful!

Blue: You're wrong! The combined strength of me and my friends can overcome anything! Die, Kaixin!

*The energy erupts into an enormous blast of energy that completely engulfs Kaixin*

Kaixin: My body! It's...it's being broken apart! This is impossible!

Blue: Yaaaaaaaaah!!!

Kaixin: Noooooo!!! Eeeeyaaaaaaagggh!!!

*Kaixin's body fades away for the last time, never to return again*

Blue: Now...it's truly over...

*Blue closes his eyes as everything fades to white*


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Ending)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 27 May, 2008, 03:31:07 pm
*After the final clash with Kaixin, Blue reawakens to the sight of his dear friends back on Real Earth*

Blue: W-wha...

Lilia: Ah, he's coming to!

Blue: W-what's going on...where am I...?

Lilia: You're back on Earth, silly!

*Blue springs to his feet*

Blue: We're on Earth? But..wait. How are you guys here!?

Bob: I'm just as shocked as you are, Blue. Last thing I remember, I handed my soul energy over to you, and everything fades to black. The next thing I know, I'm back on Earth with everyone else.

Blue: Hmm, maybe of the remaining energy was used to rejuvenate you guys.

Bob: Perhaps, but we'll never know now.

Blue: It's okay. None of that even matters anymore.

Lilia: That's right! Because Kaixin is gone, Earth is saved, and things are finally back to the way they should be.

ILS: And it's all thanks to you, pal.

Blue: No, it's not. It was you guys. If you all hadn't been so willing to sacrifice your lives, I wouldn't have been able to deliver the finishing blow to Kaixin. As far as I'm concerned, you guys are the real heroes here.

Zeldafan: Aw, who gives a hoot about that, Blue? We should be celebrating! It's been so long since we've been able to just go about our lives. At last, we can take this time to enjoy it.

Blue: You're right, Zeldafan. I don't know about you guys, but I just wanna take a nice long nap and forget this whole thing ever happened.

Bob: Yes, it feels nice to not have the fate of the world hanging on your shoulders, doesn't it, Blue?

Blue: You betcha.

Bob: Speaking of, I almost forgot something. Or someone.

Blue: Hmn?

*Bob rips open a portal to the void dimensions and pulls Mizuna from her place of sanction*

Mizuna: Bob! Oy, it's about time you came back for me! Don't you know how long I've been waiting in there?

Lilia: Mizuna!!

Mizuna: Oh hey guys! I'm guessing you all took care of business, am I right?

Blue: We sure did. Earth is finally at peace once again.

Mizuna: Yeah, too bad my parents aren't here to enjoy it...

Zeldafan: Mizuna, we're sorry...

Mizuna: Nah! Don't apologize! You all were just doing the right thing. I can't blame you for that. I'm just glad that my parents were able to spend their last moments outside of bed.

Bob: You're very welcome, Mizuna.

Blue: Hmm, I wonder. Did we really have to do what we did...?

Bob: Are you regretting your actions, Blue?

Blue: No, of course not. I know what we did was right, and if faced with the same choice, I'd do it all over again. But I just wish that there was another way. A way that wouldn't have cost the lives of Mizuna's parents and everyone else on Copy Earth.

Bob: I'm sure that's how we all feel, Blue. But you have to remember, that when faced with a responsibility such as ours, decisions that inadvertly affect those around you have to be made. Despite the pain and suffering we may have caused, we did do good, and we accomplished what we initially set out to do. It's all a part of being a good leader.

Blue: I understand.

Bob: I'm glad you do. Now if you'll excuse us, we should be heading our way.

Blue: You're leaving already?

Bob: I'm afraid we must. We may've returned the peace, but there's still much for us to do. Zeldafan, Tobi. Come.

Zeldafan/Tobi: *sigh* Alright...

Blue: Zeldafan, wait!

Zeldafan: Yes, Blue-kun?

Blue: It...was nice having you along. You've been a great help to us throughout this journey. And I just...wanted to thank you. And you too, Tobi. We couldn't have done it without either of you.

Tobi: Aw shucks! Eheehee.

Zeldafan: Think nothing of it, Blue. Traveling with you and the others was a blast. The most fun I've had in years! In fact, I can't wait to do it again!

Blue: Heh, well at least you enjoyed it. I think I've had enough perilous, life-risking adventures to last me a lifetime.

Zeldafan: Yeah well, if there ever comes a time when you need us again, we'll be sure to find you, wherever you are.

Blue: I'll be looking forward to it.

Zeldafan: Same here!

Bob: Zeldafan, Tobi! Let's get a move on!

Zeldafan: Ah! Right right! Let's go, Tobi.

Tobi: Yah.

*As Zeldafan and Tobi are walking back to Bob, they stop when they notice Mizuna with a sad look on her face*

Zeldafan: Mizuna, what's the matter?

Tobi: Yeah, why the long face?

Mizuna: Oh, it's just...all of you have a place to go home to..and I don't have anything...

Tobi: Mizuna, you silly. Castle Teneabre is your home!

Zeldafan: Tobi, you idiot! Mizuna isn't from our world. If she went back to Teneabre, nobody would recognize her. She's like an outcast.

Bob: Hmm, outcast, huh? I think I know how I can rectify this situation.

Mizuna: How?

Bob: Mizuna, would you join our motley crew?

Mizuna: No way! D-do you mean it!?

Zeldafan: Nice suggestion, Bob. I can't believe I didn't think of it sooner! Our band is full of outcasts! I'm not from this era, and Tobi isn't even from this universe!

Tobi: It's true!

Zeldafan: You'd fit right in with us!

Bob: Well, Mizuna? What say you?

Mizuna: ...Okay! I'll do it!

*Zeldafan and Tobi hug Mizuna*

Zeldafan: Yay! You're gonna be so happy with us, I can just tell!

Tobi: We'll have slumber parties and eat pudding, and read manga and--

Bob: And do menial tasks...

Tobi: Oh yeah...and that...

Blue: So, Mizuna. You're going with Bob and the gang?

Mizuna: Looks like it. See you later, Blue. And thanks again. Next time you see me, I'll have become a much better fighter! Just you watch!

Blue: Heheh, I look forward to seeing that. See you guys around.

Lilia: Bye everyone!

ILS: Check ya later.

Zeldafan: Bye, Blue-kun! Bye guys!

Tobi: See you again someday!

Mizuna: Bye!!

Bob: Take care.

*Bob and the group disappears*

Blue: Well, they're gone...

ILS: I guess it's time I got on back too.

Lilia: Where could you be going, ILS?

ILS: Ah Lilia, did you forget already? The only reason I met up with you guys was because I was supposed to collect the bounty on Blue's head.

Blue: Oh, I forgot all about that...

ILS: I need to report back to the guild and let them know that I failed my assignment.

Lilia: Will we ever see you again?

ILS: Of course you will! They'll be sending me after you guys again, so when that time comes, we can start traveling together again.

Blue: Well ILS, I guess this is goodbye.

*Blue puts out his hand*

ILS: Yeah, for now.

*ILS and Blue clapse hands*

ILS: Blue, Lilia, we'll meet again.

*ILS parts ways with Blue and Lilia*

Blue: Well, Lilia? Shall we go?

Lilia: Yeah...


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Ending)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 27 May, 2008, 04:05:18 pm
*Blue and Lilia being walking through the fields together when a familiar voice calls out to them*

??: Blue!!! You wait!!!

Blue: Huh? Who the heck is that?

Lilia: *gasp* It's Mr. Jawo!

Blue: Jawo!? Oh, you've gotta be kidding me...

Jawo: *panting* Blue...I've finally...got you.

*Jawo takes out the Water Blue ring and points it in Blue's face*

Jawo: Now it's time for us to finish our battle!

Lilia: Mr. Jawo! You're alright! Last we heard you got attacked by Mephiles and sent to a care facility afterwards. Oooh, I'm so glad you're not hurt...

Jawo: Uhm...*blushes*

*Jawo rapidly shakes his head*

Jawo: Blue! Today we end this!

Blue: Yeah right. Do you have any idea what we've been through? I don't have time to play with you right now.

Jawo: Oh yeah!? Well I'll just have to tag along until you DO have the time.

Lilia: Mr. Jawo, you're going to travel with us?

Blue: Whoa whoa whoa! No way, pal! I'm getting out of here! Lilia, run!

*Blue takes off running*

Lilia: Ah! Blue!

*Lilia runs after him*

Jawo: Hey! Come back here now!

*Jawo runs after them*

Lilia: Blue, where are we going!?

Blue: Just keeping running, Lilia! If we get far enough away, maybe he'll give up and go home!

Jawo: Come back, Blue! Come and face me! I knew you were a coward! You know I'm superior to you, right? When will you learn that you can't beat me?
I mean, you're just so--

Blue: Ugh, I have a feeling this is going to be a loooooong journey...

And here is where we bring this final chapter of the story to a close. A tale of courage, bravery, hardships, and most of all, friendship. A boy who began his travels as a disgruntled youth, went on to cleanse humanity of a beast gone mad, bring peace to a long corrupted soul, and save the very planet itself from destruction. All with his trusted friends by his side. He can only be called, a hero.

As the young Blue and his companion Lilia wander into the unknown, with only the whims of fate guiding them by, the spirit of adventures lies nestled deep in their souls. Over time, the two will have met many new friends and overcome challenge upon challenge together. But that, is a story for another time.


End: The Adventures of Blue


Title: Re: Story Final: Fate Returned (Complete. Editing Stage)
Post by: BlueAnnihilator on 28 May, 2008, 07:19:09 pm
*Character Information (Profiles)*

Name: Quentin "Blue" Simpson

Age: 13 (beginning) 16 (end)

Occupation: Student of the Magic Arts

Weapon: Attack "Black" Magic, Martial Arts

Height: 5'9 (currently)

Weight: 122 lbs.

Blood Type: O+

Appearance: Dark-skinned, short dark brown hair, glasses. Wears a blue robe with dark blue long sleeve shirt underneath, dark blue pants, brown shoes.

Hobbies: Reading (especially magic books), Drawing, Traveling, Practicing Magic.

Description: The main character of the story. Blue starts his travels as a young troubled boy bent on ruling the world. Though after meeting with Bob and Zeldafan, he soon learns the value of fighting for others and abandons his selfish goal. Since then, he's been thrust into struggles that'd decide the fate of the entire planet.

Being a very frank and forthright young man, Blue has crushing determination towards a righteous goal and always speaks his mind. Unlike the rest of his companions, he rarely goofs off and can come off as very strict and stern. Despite this, he never fails to gain the respect and admiration of anyone he comes to meet.


Name: Lilia Presser

Age: 14 (first appearance) 15 (end)

Occupation: Former Pirate

Weapon: Dagger, Various Explosives

Height: 5'8 (currently)

Weight: 112 lbs.

Blood Type: AB

Appearance: Caucasian, long light brown hair, brown eyes. Wears a light blue headband, white tank top, light blue shorts, and brown boots.

Hobbies: Crafting, Sailing (particularly boat racing), Fishing, Taking walks.

Description: Lilia is a former member of one of the most infamous pirate crews in the seven seas. Her life took a complete turn when she met Blue on that fateful day. She's been with him ever since and has promised to always remain by his side.

Lilia is a very sincere and genuine girl. She has a very kindred spirit, which sometimes leads her to disagree with some of the groups actions. Such as ILS and his flirtatious ways. Being fairly inept compared to the rest of the group, Lilia is often plays the damsel in distress, getting captured and falling in trouble throughout the events of the story. Despite this, she always tries her best to pull her weight and aid the group in their struggles.

Lilia shares a very close relationship with Blue, even to the point where they admit their mutual feelings for eachother. But when the two see what comes of their relationship being taken to the next level, they opt to remain just friends.


Name: Mad "ILS" Andersen

Age: 14 (first appearance) 15 (end)

Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Weapon: Dual Swords

Height: 5'9 (currently)

Weight: 129 lbs. (currently)

Blood Type: Doesn't know

Appearance: Caucasian, fairly short brown hair. Wears a black shirt with a thunder bolt design, loose blue jeans, and brown shoes.

Hobbies: Reading magazines (guess which), eyeing attractive females, collecting small bounties, flirting.

Description: ILS is one of the top ranking bounty hunters in the IL Clan. He first met up with Blue 2 years after the Iblis incident when he was sent to collect the bounty on his head. But instead of doing so, he opted to travel with Blue and Lilia, thinking it would be of more benefit to him. Since then, he's aided the two in their journey and joined them as the obligatory third wheel. But, shortly after the events of the final story, with their mission complete, ILS leaves the two to head back to the IL Clan, promising to meet up with them again.

The token womanizing pervert, ILS never fails to hit on any pretty girl the group comes in contact with, which often earns him a scolding from other members of the group. While some may be swayed by his roguish charm, others, most notably Lilia, deny his every advance and sometimes returns the favor with a punch or two. Despite his numerous failed attempts, ILS never gives up, in hopes that he'll one day find that special girl.


Name: Mizuna Cashia Teneabre

Age: 17 (end)

Occupation: Princess

Weapon: Dual Chakrams

Height: 5'10

Weight: 125 lbs.

Blood Type: B+

Appearance: Caucasian, Purple hair, blue eyes. Wears a powder blue shirt, purple skirt, powder blue stockings and arm warmers, purple shoes. Also wears a yellow bow in her hair, with yellow streamers attached to the back of her skirt.

Description: Mizuna is the Princess of Alternate Earth's Teneabre Kingdom. First meeting Blue and friends during the Saiphon Ball Arc, she gives the group invitations to the ball after being wooed by ILS. When the dance is crashed by a group of thieves, Blue runs into action and stops them from escaping. As thanks for saving (or not) the "Saiphon Jewel" and helping to find a way to restore her parents, Mizuna pleads with Blue to allow her to join them in their journey. Blue reluctantly does so, and she is quickly accepted into their ranks.

Mizuna is first impression is that of a kind and sensible girl, but soon after joining Blue and the group, she is depicted as having a wicked temper, spoiled attitude, and stubborn temperment. Despite her character flaws, Mizuna has a heart of gold and will anything in her power to aid her friends.

Mizuna isn't much of a fighter (even less so than Lilia) and thus is often told to stay behind when danger lurks ahead. But even still, in a very heroic fashion, Mizuna saves Blue from being killed by Leaden during their fight in Gyhar. She even manages to hold him off for a brief period. At the end of the story, when Mizuna decides to leave with Bob and his crew, she promises to Blue that the next time they meet, she'll have become a more able fighter so that she'll never be left behind again.


Name: Michal "Zeldafan" ?? (Keeps last name a secret)

Age: 17-19

Occupation: Warrior, dojo owner.

Weapon: Various swords.

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 160 lbs.

Blood Type: Doesn't know.

Hobbies: Combat, exploring, goofing off, video games, Internet stuff

Appearance: Caucasian, long brown hair tied into a ponytail, brown eyes. Wears a dark green sleeved shirt, plaid green skirt, white stockings, brown boots.

Description: A young girl with a hobby of travelling through dimensions and seeking adventure. She's also a legendary hero of some renown in certain places. Her sword skills are often considered unrivaled, and her ability to improvise in the midst of battle is very dangerous to her foes.

She's a rather easy going person, with a habit of acting weird for fun. She reads a lot of manga, and sometimes has a habit of imitating her favorite characters. She's kind of lazy, but knows when it's time to work hard, and once she's deidcated to something, she won't stop until she's done all she can do.

A little known fact about her is that she's bisexual. She prefers girls over boys, and actually has a girlfriend...but that doesn't stop her from ocassionally flirting when she feels like it.


Name: Obito "Tobi" Uchiha

Age: Unknown (Estimated to be around 26 or 27)

Occupation: Ninja

Weapon: Kunai, Shuriken, other ninja tools.

Height: Exact measurement unknown, close to Michal's height.

Weight: Unknown

Blood Type: Unknown

Hobbies: Being a ninja, hanging out with sempai, dancing.

Description: ZeldaFan's sidekick, Tobi is a ninja and a former member of Akatsuki. With little memory of his past, almost all information on Tobi is unknown. He knowns a large number of useful jutsu, and he secretly possess that Sharingan. His orange mask is his prized possession, and he secretly has a girlfriend who happens to be a catgirl.



Name: Bob the Omnipotent

Age: 42. For reasons unknown, when asked, Bob always, always claims his age to be 42.

Occupation: Dual class red mage and summoner.

Weapon: Magical +5 rapier, any weapon he thinks of to summon.

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 176 lbs.

Blood Type: O

Hobbies: Studying magic, researching people, researching other worlds, making pop culture references that nobody else gets

Description: A very mysterious wizard, Bob has a special gift. He can "pierce the veil between this world and the next". In much simpler terms, he has the ability to break the fourth wall. He's completely aware of the his fictional nature, and uses it to his advantage. Because his mind is not limited to knowledge that only people in his world should know, he can pull summons from anything that the "gods" in charge of his current existence want. In fact, he largely views himself as a tool of the "gods" of whatever world he finds himself in, and will gladly limit his knowledge to whatever they need him to know. As such, he doesn't have all the answers unless the "gods" want him to have all the answers.

He also claims to know the secrets of reincarnation, and claim that age is nothing to him. However, he has a habit of grossly exaggerating his abilities, so they could be baseless claims.

*Credit goes out to Zeldafan for doing her, Tobi, and Bob's profiles*