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Arcanum ~ Fabula Terrae Magicae ~ Fabula 0: Runaway
Topic Started: Jun 21 2013, 01:04 AM (5,104 Views)
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"Thank you." I reply, making a small gesture of appreciation with my head. "But you must know you will face perils in this quest, but you will also be well rewarded."

I take a careful look at the boy and the Arcanus. They are clearly excited about the "adventure" they'll go in, yet the boy worries about his mother safety, that I can tell easily. I grab his hand gently and say:

"As for your mother, as I said before, I will see that she receives resources and the assistance necessary to live a comfortable life. I'll also try my best to make sure that, if you do join my cause, you'll be able to visit her periodically if you so desire. Do you understand?"

I let go of his hand, grab a piece of paper and hand it to Mr. Reazle. It's a white piece of paper with nothing written in it, except for a seal glowing in pale blue light. It is the Great Seal of the Realm, but this one is unique than any other used, as I granted to it a magical spell to be used in a proper situation.

"If you do so wish to join my in my quest, you most travel to the Polis of Sidney in Australia. However, no boats will take you there in the current weather, so I arranged to you a private boat. Go to the Port of Sinagpore and search for the Warehouse 17. In it, you'll meet a old Chinese sailor who goes by the name Zhou. He is fearless and skilled, quite capable to take you through the storm. Show him this letter and he will agree to take you. In your way, you'll most likely stop by Jakarta to pick up a man. Take only the essential, I'll arrange that your belongings reach you later on. It's important that you reach Sidney before Trinitas, so leave as soon as possible. Once you are in Sidney, Mr. Reazle, go to a hotel with the name 'The Reef'. Look for the owner, a Ge and when he asks for your identity, remember to reply: 'I am but a bird that has left the nest.' He will instruct you on what to do next."

I look at him one last time before leaving. He sure is young, but carries potential. However, I question myself if he is prepared for what he will face. I conclude:

"Now, I must take my leave. Farewell, and thank you for listening to my request." I walk to Mrs. Helena, hold her hand and say: "I promise I'll look into your son's safety and your well being. And so you don't forget what happened today and find yourself lonely, confused or missing your dear Azle, I shall burn this day to your memory, ok?" I lift my finger and touch her forehead and cast a spell upon her. My fingers shine bright as her memory of that day is crystallized , never to be lost. "Thank you for your hospitality, Mrs. Helena. May the winds of the Goddess bring you safety and prosperity. Farewell"

I exit the house and close my eyes. The storm resumes as if had never stopped in first place, but before any drop of rain can touch me, I'm already gone to my next appointment.
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---A---
Looks like this will be so interesting. We never go to Jakarta nor Sidney, I wonder what kind of place are they. I look at Azle, wondering if he's ready to go soon.

"Well, you heard her. Trinitas Day is soon, so we better prepare now." I replied him with a nod, and without any hesitation, Azle goes to his room and start packing his stuffs in a small traveling bag, in this case waterproof one. Suddenly, Helena comes in after knocking the door.

"So you're going after all..."

"At least I don't go to the jail."

She laughs. "I know you won't, dear. But please, be safe in the journey, okay?" Ending her sentence, she gives a hug to Azle, and he hugs back.

"Well, it sure is a nice view, hmm?" Said the ferret-looking Arcanus who is calm as usual. "It looks like I'll miss you both, too," she continues while putting an unexpectedly sad face. "We'll still be able to meet later, so put that sad face away!" Phuka smiles as a response.

---C---
It took a hour for us to prepare, but finally, we're going. For whatever reason, the storm is back again, so I make sure I wear my raincoat. Before I go out, I face Mother.

"I'm sorry to leave this fast, but faster is better."

"It's okay, just take care and yourself, and don't forget to eat~"

I'm speechless for a while. But Mother is always like that, so I give a smile to her. "Well, let's go, Jueron." He nods, then stand behind my head, on my shoulders while holding the back of my head and I cover my head with the raincoat. We're now going to the Port of Singapore.

"We're really going after all, and I guess you can be like those travelers you used to admire~"

He could be right. Before, I always liked fantasy and some kind of travelers, I even wanted to be one. But realizing the truth that I can't, I threw the dream away, and today I picked that dream up again. "I hope this will be one amazing adventure, then."

"Me, too. I really can't wait any longer~" said him in excitement, showing he's much more excited than me. Walking faster, I keep going to the port, in order to go to Jakarta, to get the said man.
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As soon as Marcus lied down on his bed again, the storm outside stopped suddenly, and a faint ray of sunlight pierced through his window. However, he could not see that for he was already in his dreams.

*knock knock*

A faint knocking on the door and some inaudible words spoken by a sweet, feminine voices. The faint daylight of the window became brighter.

*knock knock knock*

The knocking got louder and so did the light. Now, the wind stopped blowing and the day became warmer. The same voice could be heard,, muffled by the walls:

"An... ody...om...? Mis... cus?"

*knock knock KNOCK!*

This time, the last knock was so strong that the door shook a little. A louder, male, authoritarian and more fierce voice came from outside.

"Mr Marcus Calma! Are you home!? It's important!"
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"Joel Dunamis"
 
“Mr. Marcus Calma! Are you home!? It’s important!”

I immediately got up and dressed. As much as I would like to sleep right now, I think things might take a turn for the worse if I did it. The last thing that I want to happen is getting into trouble in this city. Anon floated around me, saying nothing just like usual. However, I can tell that it was concerned for me. In attempt to assure it, I smiled slightly.

It didn’t take long for me to get dressed. I only need to put on a shirt, after all. Now where did I place my glasses again? Ah, there they are. Man, I’m really being forgetful lately. In any case, I approached the door and opened it slightly. With a heavy voice due to still feeling drowsy, I responded, “Yes…? Is something the matter, sir?”

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The man who answered the door was quite drowsy. I must have woken him up. He called me sir, probably because of the magically altered voice I used to wake him up. Considering that, I should introduce myself properly.

"Ahem, I am no sir. I am Lizbeth of Caliburn, Queen of the United Kingdom of Magician Britannia, Sovereign of Magic and Magical Af--- airs......" And that's when I realize he is not wearing any pants, just boxer shorts! Is that a way to greet someone, specially a Queen? Even if it wasn't me who were at the door, I'm pretty sure anyone would not want to see this man in his underwear! How indecent! He should at least bother to put some clothes! I cover my eyes and stretch my arm towards him. "Is that how you greet someone at your door!? Don't you have manners!? What kind of impolite troglodyte are you!? Can't you properly dress yourself!?"

I cast on him a spell that pushes him to the opposite side of the room. He hits the wall with force and falls on the ground. I snap my finger four seals appear on the air, and from each of them comes a chain that grabs Mr. Marcus arms and legs and lift him on the air with his legs and arms stretched.

"Don't you ever greet anyone like that ever again! Specially a girl! Specially your Queen!"

I point my right hand at him and my left hand to his wardrobe. A smoke comes out of it, encircles me and flies towards him. The smoke covers his body and materializes his clothes on him. I lower my hand and the chains gently and graciously put him back on his feet.

"Now that you are properly dressed, Mr. Marcus, we can continue. I'm here to speak with your Arcanus, Anon, and you about an important matter regarding your Kingdom. You enjoy traveling, right? What if I told you that the offer I'm about to make to you will allow you to travel to all corners of this world and maybe other worlds too... for free? Are you interested? Would you listen to what I have to say?"[/quote]
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"Joel Dunamis"
 
The one who stood in front of my doorway was a…girl? What the heck? I thought I heard a man’s voice before. But never mind that, I should try to at least show some hospitality to this girl. She introduced herself as Lizbeth, the Queen of United Kingdom. I recalled seeing the news about her just now, but when I was about to respond, I noticed her looks were fixated…to my…pants? Oh crap oh crap oh crap! How could I forget to wear any pants?! I hope this girl won’t think of me as a pervert or pedophile… Her voice became distorted in my ear as I approached her.

“T-This is not what it se…..eeeemmmss?!!”

Before I knew it, I was already pushed against the wall behind me. It was a painful experience, that’s for sure. Was it that girl who did this? I groaned in pain as I struggled to get up. But before I managed to do so, four chains bound me on my arms and legs. Kinky. …nonono, now is not the right time for that!

“I-I’m sorry for being naked in front of you! Now please, release me!”

"Don't you ever greet anyone like that ever again! Specially a girl! Specially your Queen!"

Did I really just say that to her. Great, Mark. Way to relinquish what little dignity that you have left. My words were also completely ignored. I could see Anon staring to me in silence…though I’m pretty sure this amused it. I was ready for any punishment that I might receive from her. Thankfully, she was just trying to…dress me up. Afterwards, I was being put back on my feet by her. To think something like this would happen to me in the morning… This is such a humiliating experience.

"Now that you are properly dressed, Mr. Marcus, we can continue. I'm here to speak with your Arcanus, Anon, and you about an important matter regarding your Kingdom. You enjoy traveling, right? What if I told you that the offer I'm about to make to you will allow you to travel to all corners of this world and maybe other worlds too... for free? Are you interested? Would you listen to what I have to say?"

“Let me...gather my thought for a second,” I replied. My glasses tilted to a lower position due to the previous fall, so I straightened it right away. I cupped my chin and thought, ‘is this girl in front of me really the real deal?’ I looked at my Arcanus, expecting it to say something. Alas, Anon rarely spoke, even to me. However, instead of floating and ignoring me as usual, it approached me and whispered something to my ear. I carefully heed its words and was surprised by it. This girl is really Queen Lizbeth. And that means... I was ‘pantless’ in front of a royalty. The thought. I can’t bear it. I want to dig a hole somewhere and hide inside it. And I swear I could hear Anon snickering just now.

“This is all too sudden for me, Your Majesty. But I’d lie if I said that your words haven’t caught my interest,” I paused for a bit and beckoned her to enter my room, “Please come in. It would be improper of me to let you stand here any longer, especially after what had…transpired just now.”

“Ah, and please forgive Anon if it doesn’t respond to you. It’s shy, that’s all. But I can assure you that it is good at heart.”

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"Thank you for the invitation. I shall not stay for long" I replied, walking in. I look around... truly a bachelor's place. I approach Anon and say: "Even if you are shy, Anon, I shall need your words on this, even if it's through your Companion. Understood?"

I could very well just enact a Oath that would force the Arcanus to speak, and Anon certainly knows I can do that, however, I'm no tyrant and I shall respect its silence. In case it does come to this, I wonder how I should name the Oath... Oath of Extroversion. I laugh myself at the silliness of this. Let's hope it does not come to this.

"Very well... I'm here to summon you, both of you, to my cause. It's necessary that both of you agree on joining, otherwise it's no use. I'm assembling a group of individuals that will serve directly under my command. This group that you'll also be a member, if you agree to follow me, shall work with the purpose of protecting the United Kingdom."

I stop, take a close inspection at he man and his ever silent Arcanus. For some reason that does intrigue me, Mr. Marcus wears glasses without lens. While I am curious, the reasons do not concern me. I continue:

"I must warn you, Mr. Marcus, that while you shall be given the opportunity to travel the world and make a wealth out of it, you shall also face many dangers and fight many battles, your life shall be at constant risk. All of this you shall do under my commands. However, I'm pretty sure you can take care of yourself and Anon is not lacking in terms of magical capabilities." I look at Anon. "Anon, I have come to you because I believe you and your Companion have the potential I seek. While I shall not force either of you to join me, I'll be forever grateful if you do."

I wait for their reply.
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"Joel Dunamis"
 
“What do you think about this, Anon?” I turned over to my Arcanum to get the answer from it. Anon turned to me and kept its silence as usual. I turned back to Lizbeth and said, “It didn’t raise any objections. I think we can safely assume that it agreed on your request, Your Majesty.”

I took a step from her and approached the windowsill in the room. The weather was clear outside. …wait, something feels wrong with that. “There will always be danger in everything that we do. Therefore, not only Anon, I too, would like to add that I shall willingly accept your proposal. On top of that, I must admit that I was rather intrigued by this…wealth that you just told us.” The little pause that I made at the end of the words made me sound suspicious, but I decided to ignore it.

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---A---
Matt and Sasha got into the hideous looking female human's kitchen. I still do not trust Irinushka, but she pays us for the services and gives us a place to stay, so I cannot really complain. The kitchen is oddly big enough to fit the Golem inside. Not every houses are developed to fit Golems which makes me even more suspicious of the woman. I bet she murdered the true Golem owner of the house and claimed it for her own. I just can't find the evidences to back up my theory.

Matt gets all the cooking apparels and ingredients and start doing his "magic" with the stove. Meanwhile, Sasha wets her throat with her self-brewed coffee. If there is one thing that Sasha does not let Matt do for her when it comes to cooking is brewing her hot, dark, strong, energy-inducing beverage. The her thermal bottle runs dry and she opens her chamber's door, jumps from Matt's chest saying:

"Step aside. Brewing coffee."

Your addiction to this hot beverage will bring you doom someday, my dear.

Nonsense! Coffee is harmless.

"Bzzztt beep bip bop"

Food is ready, that's what the metal person tried to say. A bell rang to tell the guests at the Inn about the impending breakfast. In less than 20 minutes, the tables at the "restaurant" are full and food is soon gone. After eating, Sasha jumps back into Matt saying:

"Irinushka! Gonna go look for a job. Won't be back for lunch. Bye."

"Be careful with the blizzard, dear."

We leave to the cold streets of Novosibirsk during the harsh snowstorm. More than gladly, I'm an Arcanus so the weather conditions are meaningless to me, and Sasha, which is all that matters, is safe and sound inside her warm chamber within Matt. The man himself is a Golem, so, as long as his joints don't freeze, he will be more than fine. Sasha order Matt to take her to the Train Station. She is obviously wanting to see if the trains are running in the storm and if her money is enough to buy a ticket. If it, is, she will just jump into the train and leave Novosibirsk behind without even saying goodbye to the old witch. A right decision in my humble opinion.

But oh the woe, while the trains are running normally to Moscow, the money we have is not enough to afford a ticket. Sasha sulks and Matt cheers her up. He shows her a piece of paper offering a job that he could take. Something about carrying blocks of concrete around a construction site. It pays well too. We go to that site right away.
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---A---

A gentle yet freezing cold wind blew across the street. Good for me, I am pretty much immune to the whims of the ice and wind elements of the current weather. Looking over Liliana, my constant companion, she seems to have a slight relief over the frigid wind touching her few bits of exposed skin. After all, her status as a Vladescu constantly exposes her to heat which is a constant irritant.

"So 'ya gonna stay cooped up in da' 'brary ag'in? Boring~"

Hearing my exaggerated tone again, it formed another short sigh escaping from her lips, along with a light rub on her forehead.

Well, enough of that.

"Anyway, how long are you going to stay in that library? I know you should be getting bored of it by now."

---C---

Gau is right, how long have I been tasked to this library that I am heading to? I took another moment of silence as my mind drifted to that topic that my Arcano brought up. In a partially absent minded manner, I walked up the few concrete steps and through the main entrance of the library, wherein a few visitors also pass by me. Rubbing my footwear upon the rug, I proceeded into the main lobby.

However, not even reaching half the distance to the main reception directly ahead of the entrance, I took a right and followed along a narrower path down a similarly narrow flight of stairs downwards. Some fair distance down underground, a double wooden door entrance with two official library guards on either sides came into view across a short walkway.

"Open." I took a quick yet carrying a serious tone towards the two guards, which quickly straightened up with a salute. Spreading their thumb, index and middle finger out and holding their arms straight across the chest, lightly patting on the heart area of their chests. After that brief salute, they quickly reach for the door handles and open the doors, not letting me slow down a single bit as I make my way past.

"You do carry some rank but... I always find our military coven mildly amusing, you know, gestures and all."

Gau spoke up randomly again, I took a short breath to answer.

"It has always been like this, I do not mind it at all."

"Excluding the fact that you are kept here for the higher ups conveniences."

I clicked my tongue, does Gau just have to remind me that? My mood sank a little as I entered one of the few doors along the wider walkways past the door. Inside is a fair sized room filled with papers, books and generally reports. This little room... drew me out of my usual rowdy life and into a period of study. I particularly like building on my techniques in magic within this very room and writing them out but...

In irritation, I threw my coat on a coat stand and settled on my chair situated behind my desk. Lifting up my legs in an rough and unfeminine manner, I rested them on the wooden desk. Being kept inside here... following orders just for the pigs above... that very thought is aggravating my mood, which sinks even further despite the cool temperatures of the library's underground.

"You mad now?."

"Shut up." I snapped back quickly, closing my eyes to rest and simply trying to drift my mind away from my current miserable situation.
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I face Mr. Marcus again and give him a piece of paper. It's the same piece of paper I gave the Mr. Reazle a while ago.

"If you truly do desire to join my cause like you just stated, you most travel to Sidney and be there before Trinitas. I have arranged for a boat to come take you. It shall be at the Tanjung Priok Port at some time today, I'm not sure when. The captain is a Chinese man named Zhou. Show him this letter and he shall agree to take you. It's most likely that there'll also be a boy on the boat who also decided to follow me. Once you reach Sidney, look for a Hotel named 'The Reef'. There, speak to the Ge owner and when he asks who you are, you reply: 'I am but a traveler that seeks distant lands' and he shall instruct what to do next. One more thing, take only the essential. I shall arrange that the rest of your things reach you eventually."

I walk to the door, turn around and smile. I wave a goodbye saying:

"Now I must leave. Farewell. I shall wait for you. May the Trinity Goddess cast her magic upon your journey. And please, wear pants on our next meeting."

And as I exit the house through the door, I disappear inside a magic sigil that is a portal. The storm resumes.
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Finished with answering her question, I turned back to Lizbeth. On her outstretched hand was a paper that she intended to give to me. After I took it, she instructed me the way to my first destination. I listened carefully, as to not miss anything.

“Understood, Your Majesty,” I replied firmly.

Seeing that her task here had finished, she walked to the door, turned around and smile. Waving her hands, she said, "Now I must leave. Farewell. I shall wait for you. May the Trinity Goddess cast her magic upon your journey. And please, wear pants on our next meeting." I noticeably blushed when she said that. My forgetfulness is truly a disaster at times.

After she got out of my view, loud sounds came from the window. I turned my body to see what happened and was quite surprised at the sight outside. There was a cyclone, just like the morning news said. And now, I realized why I felt something was strange before.

“This should be interesting. Right, Anon?” I straightened up my glasses with my finger. As usual, my Arcanus didn’t reply to me.

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I knew there wouldn't be anyone there at said construction site. I warned here so, yet she insisted into coming. Now, we stand in front of closed gates, under a blizzard, there is snow reaching the height of my knee (which is not a short height). Everyone, even the supposed employer, must be now inside the comfort of their homes, in front of warm fireplaces or Flamecites. Meanwhile, we stand here getting soaked with melted snow. I can only be thankful that Sasha is safe and warm inside my chest, with her cup of coffee. But keeping the chamber warm is a energy consuming job and I'm getting tired.

"This is helpless..." Sasha says.

"Beep bzzt." I agree with a thumbs-up.

"The blizzard got worse and there is no way we can get ourselves back to that hellhole of Inn with all this snow. Our visibility has drastically decayed to the points of near blindness with all this snow. It's not that I do not put confidence on your strength and skills, big guy, but the weather is to rough even for the Goddess." Cog tells me. "Behold towards that direction, for I see shelter there. We should wait there."

"Can't you just say: 'Let's go to that inside that building for shelter'? You took so long to say it that my legs froze." Sasha replied, mockingly. She detested Cog's way of speaking, since he usually spoken too much words to see little. I couldn't help but laugh at her remark though. If there is one thing Sasha likes doing is making fun of her own disability. That shows how strong she is, not letting it get into her way of living.

Said building is actually a shack used to store tools. It wasn't the best place to protect oneself from the blizzard, but it was warm and we were safe from the snow. The strong wind, however, made a weird sound when it went through the cracks in the structure. As Sasha drinks more from her bottle of coffee, I decide to close my eyes for a while to rest...

...STAND BY MODE ON....

----A----
Matt fell asleep. It's not really sleeping. It's a "Stand By" mode, which means he is saving energy by maintaining only the essential to keep his body function. Sasha says that this mode is a proof of Matt's oldness, as it's actually a prototype to the actual sleeping that the Golems of current days can enter, much like a organic being. However, Matt also can sleep, with proves he is not a prototype Golem.

I enter Sasha's chamber and she holds me with her arms. She begin to caress me gently. She begins to sing Kalinka, a Russian folk song that her father taught her. I can feel she is still upset about her dream, thinking of her mother and father. Thinking of her city, the industrial of Vechnaya Metel', which produces pieces for Golems, specially powercells. They are explored there, and the Tsar does nothing to stop it. They have no food, they are underpayed and plagued by a never ending winter.

Worry not, Alexandra... Once we finally get to see the Tsar, things will get better.

I'm uncertain...

And as she said that, the blizzard came to a sudden, miraculous halt. The wind stopped and warmth filled the shack like it was Summer. I sensed outside a strong magic and some powerful being appeared. That sensation, that feeling, that could only be...... I was wrong about the Goddess and the weather.

"Matryoshka, on guard!" Sasha warned.

----C----

...STAND BY MODE OFF - SYSTEMS ACTIVATE....

The blizzard... it stopped. What is this? My thermometer is showing temperatures of a hot summer day. Did it break? No... it's right, I can tell by the surrounding. It is indeed warm. A sound comes from outside. It's footsteps on the melting snow. As the door opens, I stand open and prepare myself to attack, but I stop when I see who is on the other side. It's just a girl, a pink haired girl. She smiles and waves at us saying:

"Hello, Mister. Matryoshka, Miss Alexandra, Mister Cog. I am Lizbeth of Caliburn, Queen of the United Kingdom of Magician Britannia."

"My Queen, Your Highness!" Cog says, jumping down from Sasha's lap and bowing before the girl.

She pets the magical fox, and says:

"Mr. Cog, my dear, I'm here to summon you and your Companions to an important quest for the sake of UK. The well being of the kingdom depends on you. Would you listen?"

"I.... I am not certain of this matter, Your Highness, for you see, we are already in a quest and.... I want to help you, I truly do, but my loyalty to Sasha comes first..." The Arcanus looks confused, as if torn between two great decisions. Sasha, still inside of me, is with an weird expression on her face, something between anger and resentment. She is shaking. I'm worried.

"Sasha, I think it's best if we listen what the Queen has to sa---" Cog begins to say when Sasha suddenly interrupts him: "No!"

'Bee bzzt krrig!" Sasha, what are you doing, she is the Queen!

"Royalty never cared for us before! I couldn't care less about your silly Kingdom. You never cared about us, no one have. You, the Tsar, everyone just sits around drinking vodka or tea or whatever you Royal folks drink while the common folk works all day and dies from starvation. I don't care if you are Queen, Goddess or whatever. I have my own mission right now."

"I'm sorry my Queen, but if Sasha says no... I have to agree with her. Forgive me." Cog said. It was the first time I ever saw the fox truly regret something. That girl, the Queen, was someone who Cog respected and held not a single drop of suspicion towards... amazing.

"I understand. Worry not, I hold no grudge. Miss Alexandra, I understand that the conditions at Vechnaya Metel' are terrible, and that's what I'm trying to change with my mission. Russia may be under the control of the Tsar, but it's also part of my Kingdom." The mention of Sasha's city's name took the girl off guard. She couldn't expect the Queen to even hear of her city, let alone know its condition. "I have no power of political affairs, as my status as Queen only gives me authority of Magical Affairs, yet that was something I wanted to change, and that's why I'm on this quest. I want to create a better UK, not just for me or royalty, but for everyone, for you and your father."

"My... father...?" Sasha said, shocked.

"I'm sorry to have disturbed you with my problems. Good luck on your mission." The Queen said. She bowed a bit with her head and turned around. As she was about to leave the shack, Sasha spoke:

"The Tsar... I heard he is related to you.... your cousin, right? If we join you... will we meet him?"

The Queen turned around, her face showed nothing, she was impossible to read. "Most likely, yes. You'll be traveling all over the world under my name. Meeting with my cousin for me is almost certain to happen."

"And... we will be able to do something about Vechnaya Metel's condition?"

"Yes... and about the whole world's condition too. I thrive to create a better world with this quest of mine."

Sasha became silent. She called Cog to her and closed the drapes of her chamber so she could be alone. Meanwhile, the Queen looked at me and spoke:

"You certainly are a lucky Golem, Mr. Matryoshka. You defied death and is now accompanied of a honorable child like Sasha. The Goddess has smiled upon you."

I was amazed. How could she even knows about that? Is the stories that they tell you, that the Queen is one of the persons of the Trinity Goddess is true? Sasha's dad said those were male legends, folk tales made up by the Queens of the past themselves to obtain more power, but...

"Yes, I am indeed the Avatar of the Goddess and one of the hypostases of the Trinity Goddess. I am the Gran Arcanus, in other words, the representation of the Goddess in the Realm of Reality."

Did she just read my mind?! She laughs warmly and says:

"No dear, I did not read your mind. But the expression in your mechanical face tells me exactly what you are thinking."

"Beep bzzt" I'm sorry to have doubt you, I try to say, uncertain if she will understand. "It's fine, I get that a lot."

At that moment Sasha gets out of the chamber with a serious expression and says:

"We'll join you. I can't promise anything regarding my loyalty, though. I'm still in my own mission. I'm sure Matryoshka will also join you." I will, I have no choice after all. I'm bound to Sasha.

"How delightful!" The Queen says, clapping her hands and smiling. "Take the next train to Moscow them. Once there, look for a Hotel called 'Snowflakes' and when the owner, a Vladescu lady, asks who you are, you answer: 'We are but those who, against all odds, keep on living.' She shall instruct you what to do next. I'm certain you carry everything you need with you right now, so hurry. You must be in Moscow before Trinitas, and the train departs in ten minutes. Now, I must leave. Thank you for attending my request. Farewell, and may the Trinity Goddess cast her magic upon your journey."

Saying that, the Queen disappeared in snowflakes. The temperature dropped and the blizzard resumed. Sasha told me to hurry to the train station and so I did. Going through the snow wasn't easy, but gladly it was partially melted from the Queen's influence on the weather earlier. I heard Cog's thoughts in my head:

She was just venting her frustration on the Queen. And Queen Lizbeth knew that. She had us in her hand all along. She knew how to convince Sasha to join... that Queen is clever, even for a girl that age.

Sure, now that she is gone, Cog suspects her. Typical. But he is right though. She played Sasha like a puppet. Amazing lady. I wonder if the Tsar is like that. We reach the station with only two minutes before the train departs. That's when Sasha remember we have no money to pay for tickets.

"We have no time for that. We have to get into that train no matter what. The Queen demands so."

Sasha smiles. I know what she is thinking and I don't like it... She wants to break the law. I must find another solution before...

"Matryoshka, Magnetic Pulse, now!"

I feared this... I ready my Technomagic on my Blank Bomb. The guards notice what I'm doing and prepare to stop me with their weapons and robots. What they couldn't know was that my magic would make them useless. I throw the Blank Bomb and when it touches the ground, it explodes releasing electromagnetic waves. It jams their guns and the robots begin to spin around crazy and confused. I slam the gate open and run to the platform. I hear the comotion behing me. The train whistles and takes off as I run after it. I jump on the tracks after it, but it's gaining velocity and I'm getting left behind. I put more energy on my legs, diminishing the energy output to my other areas and run, run, run like I never ran before. I'm just a few inches from the last car of the train and Cog yells:

"Matt! take impulse with your legs upward... I mean... Jump!"

And so I do, and for a few inches that I don't miss the train. I hold myself on the fence and slam the door open. We are in now, thankfully. It's a luggage car, with piles and piles of luggage and suitcases of unknown people. I sit on a corner, behind a wall of bags. I'm so tired, I need to rest. I hope they don't find us here and throw us off in the nearest station or in the white vastness of Siberia.

"Let's stay here until we reach Moscow. It should take a few hours. Rest now, Matryoshka, you did well."

Sasha's voice soothes me. I close my eyes and think about what lies ahead, where this endless railroad we call Life will take us now. Before I notice, I'm dreaming.
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"'Child of Those who Defied Fate' is it...? Father... Mother...", I couldn't help but remembered all my parents did for me. They took care and protected me from those people. Those people... I looked down towards the ground and closed my eyes slightly. "They...----"

I could feel a strong tap on my shoulder and i reflexively turned around. "Hiouguu...?", Hiouguu's hand was on my shoulder and her gaze was directed straight to me.

"This is not the time. Your hatred for them can wait besides you are only wasting your time dealing with it.", I couldn't help but to nod towards Hiouguu. "Look.", Hiouguu shifted her gaze towards the side and i also did the same. I saw Lymselia looking at me with worried expression, ahh... not only i made myself occupied with relatively minor things... i made her worry about me as well.

"I am fine, just thinking about the word Lizbeth-sama told about me... or at least that is what i think.". I patted Lymselia slightly,hoping for the best. However it was not like what i thought of as instead Lymselia proceeded to look away.

"I am... nevermind.", Lymselia backed away slightly. "Don't worry!", Lymselia suddenly shook her head few times before looking back towards me, smiling.

"If it all end to this then we have to do our best! Come! i want my breakfast!!", Lymselia suddenly wrapped her hand around my arm and dragged me toward our house.

"All right, all right. We have to hurry or the soup will get cold", I smiled faintly to Lymselia as i could feel the burning feeling in my heart start to subside.

[centerr]---Lymselia---[/center]

"Haa...", It is time to prepare but i don't feel like it. I sat on the chair which is beside the window and looked out. The mist is still out there. A shame the view of the sea from this room is the best. I would have wanted to see the waves of the sea from here one more time before departing but i guess it is impossible.

"Wave that cannot be contained in a jar. Time is ticking.", Ilyswennod's voice is as apparent as much as i hate her. She really loves to harass me but i couldn't really talk back to her. I have to find a good reason.

"I will start packing when Kunagi is finished.---", The door opened up as soon as i finished my sentence. Kunagi entered my room, carrying a small bag. "I have finished my preparation. How about you, Lym? I can lend you a hand if you want", Speak of the devil... I can see Ilyswennod gazing at me and seemingly smirking as well. I couldn't back away from what i said . "Yes please.", I accepted Kunagi's offer as i begin my preparation.
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It sure takes longer than expected, all because of the storm. I got lost in this city I'm familiar with...such a waste of time. Well, that doesn't matter now, I should just go to Warehouse 17. "I can't wait to go to Jakarta, I wanna look around the moment we're there~" As usual, he's taking most things lightly and happily, even now it's like we're going to have a vacation to him.

Now that we're in front of the warehouse, we go in. Ah, this house feels like a small heaven, while that storm feels like a small hell. "Hey, isn't that the sailor? He looks old enough!" I agree with him, he looks Chinese enough, and not that anyone would bother staying here, so he must be the Chinese guy. I approach him while grabbing the paper Queen Lizbeth gave to me. "Excuse me, are you by any chance, a sailor named Zhou?"

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I'm glad Yag was back to his smiley self. Entering the hennery with extreme caution, we quickly got the eggs. And boy, were they cold! If we didn't get them they would probably be frozen indeed. 8 eggs were enough - Little Sofiya detested them and would probably yell at me for bringing one for her. Stepping out of that fetid place, Yag sneezed. A snow flake had fell on his nose. Only then I took my time to look around the farm -- it was snowing!

"Ohh... it's snowing! Look Yag! It's a bit thin, but it's already all white!"

Meh! Snow's only good if ya're lookin' at it from a window. I 'ate when it gets stuck on my fur!

"Huh? But you're a Samoyed! You have plenty of fur to cope with this snow."

Just 'cause I'm a Samoyed doesn't mean I'm willin' to 'ave snow rainin' down o'er my body! 'tis not fun! C'mon, cut the chat and 'urry up, Mah's waitin'!

"Aye-Aye!"

When we got back into the house, all the girls were already up and helping in the kitchen, filling the house with voices. It sure got cramped around there, especially with some of my sisters' uncommonly big arcani. I mean, Sofiya has a horse! He's really kind heart but... geez, he's big. I guess... it reflects her aspirations to be the biggest and most beautiful housewife of all Ukraine. And his speed, well, surely a reflection of her tongue. Getting over the agglomeration with a countless greetings and "good mornings!", I managed to hand the eggs down to mother.

They were almost freezing, but we managed to get 'em.

"Thanks dear. Now ya can sit down, breakfast's almost finished!"

"Alright! C'mon Yag!"

As we moved to sit down, my father came through the door carrying some fresh tomatoes kept in the small greenhouse we have. I guess that's the most technologically advanced thing we have around here. Still, it's a pain to keep it running without magic... It would be much easier if we used it. But well, last time I questioned about that a whole family discussion exploded. Mom and dad fought regarding Magic but... there's something really strange about it. Every time this subject comes up, they either fight or brush it off aggressively. My mother though... she seems a bit... frustrated after the fighting is done. I never questioned before. None of us, children, did. "Magic" is a forbidden word in this household... heh, I guess they only allowed me to keep on using it because they saw I wouldn't turn back. Still... my sisters...

"Hey-ho son. Cold day today, eh?"

Before I could continue that circuit of thought, dad's warm hands touched my shoulders with a gentle motion.

"Ah, hey Pah! Whoa, nice tomatoes! They're really ripe even though it's freezin'!"

"Aha m'boy! That's the true skill o' a farmer!" He laughed it away, proceeding to greet my sisters and place the vegetables over the kitchen. Before I could notice though he returned, taking the seat next to me.

"Sha... I wonder if the snow will get tougher later on. 'eard from the neighbor that some fishy monsters are lurkin' around."

"Monsters? Now that's unusual. What could it be?" Now that he mentions it... I did saw something like that in the Regional Broadcaster.

"I dunno. Bah, whatever. Guess we'll 'ave to stay inside for the rest 'o the day. Not that we travel much, hahaha!"

"Hahaha... I guess you're right." I replied with some depression concealed within. They really, really need to get out of this farm... I love this place but... it sometimes make people too obnoxious of everything else. I'm lucky to be the only male in the family - At least I got to study.
Somehow though... I really pity my sisters.

With a sigh, I turned my neck to face the window. Snow was gently falling outside, touching the window frame. People in Pripyat must be getting ready for... Trinitas. I remember when I spent Trinitas with Annika; it was the first and only time I ever got to think of it as a proper holiday. The lights around the city are so pretty... especially the Ferris Wheel.

But then again, Trinitas is nothing more than a day to praise magic.
And magic is forbidden in this household.

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The Chinese man gave a serious, rude glare at the Reazle. He was smoking a cigar and wearing a raincoat. He didn't look very happy by the boy bothering him, as he was there waiting for a important person of the United Kingdo. He told them that he wouldn't take not even the Queen herself in his boat if the storm didn't diminished, but when they offered him money, he agreed to wait for the person and tell him what to do while the storm didn't pass. But them he glanced upon the paper the boy held in his hand. He was told that the person would be holding a piece of paper. Could it be him? That boy? He was told to read the paper.

"Yes, I'm Zhou. If you are the one who I think, that paper must belong to me."

Saying that, Zhou took the paper out of Reazle's hand, and opened it expecting an important message, or maybe the information for how to get the money transferred to his account. To his surprise, all he found was a strange symbol glowing blue. Before Zhou could even say a word of frustration, the Seal shone more brightly and also appeared inside his eyes, then disappeared from both the paper and his eyes. His attitude suddenly change, he smiled politely at Reazle and said:

"Oh, Mister Reazle. I've been expecting you. Our vessel is this way. It's not much but it can survive the storm, thanks to my great sailing skills."

The man said that as if he was reading it out of a script. His voice had an oddly cheerful monotone to and his smile didn't even shake as he spoke. The man was obviously mesmerized by the magic that Queen Lizbeth had imbued in that paper. He guided Reazle through the other side of the Warehouse and they exited to the storm again. The boat waited just a few meters away, shaking fiercely because of the wind and the unsettled sea water. It was a typical fishing boat, it didn't look neither old nor new, it was in good conditions but it didn't seem to have any uniqueness in it that would make it any better to survive the storm. It also didn't appeared to be enchanted with some sort of protective magic. It was a plain, ordinary fishing boat.

"Please, get in through here." Zhao said, and casting a magic spell, he made a metal bridge appear connecting the boat to the harbor.

He helped Reazle, as they boarded the boat, so the boy wouldn't fall in the water because of the storm. Zhou then led the boy to the cabin, saying that he would be safe and warm from the storm in there. He showed the boy the food that was in the cabinet and handled him a towel so he could dry himself. The cabin had a table with six benches, were the sailors probably sat and eat, a stove so they could cook and a few beds that were not very comfortable but suitable to sleep. It also had an old TV which wasn't working because of the storm and a Flamecite Lamp to keep everything warm without the danger of setting the boat of fire. The only danger would be if it received to much energy and released all its magic at once, which is unlikely to happen. The cabin had some leaks, but nothing to worry about.

"You just stay there and relax. We will be departing right now. It'll not be an easy journey. I hope you don't have sea sickness. Say good bye to Singapore. I'll tell you once we reach Jakarta to refuel and get the other person, if he shows up."

Zhou went upstairs and in just a few minutes, the sound and shaking of the engine could be felt by Reazle. They were moving, heading towards Jakarta. The storm remained the same.


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Lizbeth stretched her hand to capture a snowflake. There were lots of them in Russia, but they were from a blizzard, so not as pleasant as the gentle snow was falling in Ukraine. She enjoyed as they dotted her hair and clothes white, but knowing the she would get soaked as they melted with her body warmth, she span her hand above her head, creating a small silvery sigil that soon faded, and the snow that was in her body "jumped" from it to the ground, as the flakes which fell from the sky evaded her petite body.

She approached the farm's gate. She opened it with her delicate hands, even though using telekinetic magic would be much simpler. Lizbeth believes that using magic to do simple things that can be done without it is just a lazy way to live. As she walked up the path, with her arms stretched. As she moved, she magically awoken the seeds that slept under the layers of snow, making plants grow almost instantly from the ground, bear flowers and then fruits. She also did the same with the dry bushes, which hibernated leavesless in the winter. She also believes that using magic to make beautiful, nice things is the correct way to use it.

Once she reached the door to the house, the pathway behind there was crowned with green plants, colorful flowers and delicious-looking fruits from both sides. Those plants were more beautiful than they ever were and will be, no matter how great they were taken care or how blessing was the Spring. She heard the noises from inside the house and that made her smile. They were obviously preparing breakfast.

Before knocking, she looked upon what she was wearing. It was still the heavy layers of coats and sweaters she wore at the cold Novosibirsk, and they would be too warm inside the heat of the house, so she moved her hands across her body, from the height of the neck to knees and then away, as if showing her clothes to someone. As she did that, the clothes morphed themselves into long white coat. Her sapphire tiara changed to her iconic golden crown adorned huge, polished diamonds that resembled prisms and crystal spikes all around it.

Lizbeth smiled as she knocked the door. She waited to be answered, still smiling and wondering how things would develop in there. She was really excited about this "meeting". She thought of her mother.
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Whoever said that break time is a time to take a break should taste my brick break chop. I'm not amused, NOT AT ALL. Today's especially crowded for a cafe. Customer pouring endlessly like flood of people. Here I am, almost out of coffee and tea. I don't have anyone to count to buy it, too. Brae on the other hand, looks really happy... at least one of us being happy alright... I ponder if being a waiter is actually better than being a chef?

What about trying to get out there?

I'd be bankrupt before you can say "fortune"

I guess you're right... Get to work, then, Luxie!

You know... I'd work that paws of yours to bone if you dare to speak anything about work, Lumen.

My Arcanus give a hearty laughter. Brae suddenly appeared once more. "Phew! I'm taking a breather." she declared, tossing to me a small box.

I raise my eyebrow in questioning manner. Apparently, she got it even without me needing to do such gesture.

"Macaroons."

"Oh, for me? How thoughtful. Don't expect me to say thanks, though."

"I know, I know... But you know... I heard the British had a rough morning today with the queen gone. Everyone's sorta talking about it right now..." she leaned against the wall and point outside with her thumb.

"Queendom and such ain't jewel and sugars, dear sister. You should try to think, although one is showered with jewels and gold, how big would the bump on their head becomes."

"Cute metaphor, Brother. I hope they does not bleed..."

"I'm sure they would." I gave a wry grin while giving her the next dish to serve.

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Since I had my gaze affixed to the falling snow, I was quite surprised when it abruptly stopped. My hands, cupping my chin as my elbow was supported on the table quickly shifted positions as I frowned in question to what was happening. Before I noticed, Yag had his fur up, staring arduously towards the door. I quickly glanced at dad, and his face had a fiercer, odd look that I never, ever saw in him. "Just wha--"

Before I could articulate any further words, the sound of knocking echoes through the house. I could hear my mother's voice...

"Ivan dear, could ya pleas--" ... broken by my father's.

"I'll answer it." A blunt response bearing a shivering emotion. I... I just couldn't pinpoint if it was determination or fear.

Swiftly, he opened the door, closing it right after as if something forbidden was on the other side.

--- Alexei (Ivan's Father) ---

This cannot be right. What is happening here. Why does my body feel so tormented by this. It's magic, isn't it? I've used it countless times in the past. Why does it feel so strange though? Is this the price for having it sealed for such a long time? Just what is this. I know that beyond that door is the congregation of all my fears. Yet I can't believe. No, more like I don't want to believe it. As the handle turns, I see the figure I neglected having even existed for 21 years. The first glimpse reminded me of her mother so much, it was like all those memories came back in a flash.

I felt a sharp pain hit my back, as if "that" was reacting to her very presence. Trying to knock it away, I put up a stern expression, as I stood tall before that door. It was my duty to protect them. I couldn't let this girl take what I spent so many years building... I won't let a queen steal away the innocence of my children. The seal almost broke when Ivan used magic in the house... If I don't end this quick, it will vanish and let my precious daughters be corrupted by this wretched, damned, mundane force.

My sins may not be forgiven, but I will take any punishment if it means that magic will never lay its dark tendrils on my family.

I faced her.

"What... are you doing here?"

Fah, my arcanus, had already bowed down. I clutched my fists, as I felt my chest burn.

I won't allow it.
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“Are you really sure about this, Mark?” the Innkeeper expressed her concern to me. “It’s raining heavily outside. Why not wait until it stopped?”

I raised my hand. “No, that won’t do, Mam. I was specifically instructed to go to Tanjung Priok today. Should I wait any longer, I might miss my boat,” I explained thoroughly, “I apologize if this is all too sudden.”

“No, no, don’t be sorry! I must admit that you really helped me with my work though,” she laughed heartily.

I could only smile nervously as a response. In an addition to my 'part time' job as a host in a certain night club, I also worked as a janitor in this Inn. It was truly tiring(not to mention disgusting) and I will definitely not apply for it again for the second time. And I wouldn’t have more than one job if I could help it. I was quite extravagant in spending my money. So yeah. Oh, I don’t mind being a host though. In fact, I really enjoyed every seconds of it. Hehehe. I hoped my boss wouldn’t mind me suddenly leaving without giving any notices for him.

“Aha!” the Innkeeper suddenly exclaimed, surprising me and Anon. “Maybe I should give you your earnings for this week! Knowing you, you already spent most of your money by now~”

“That would be unnecessary. I still have enough…money,” I politely declined, albeit with a suspicious pause in the middle of my sentence. Obviously, that was a lie. I only had 1500 UIC now. As much as how tempting the offer was, I couldn’t bring myself to take the money. Today isn’t the payday, after all. Fortunately, the Innkeeper didn’t insist on giving me my would-be salary.

“Well then, I have to take my leave now, Mam,” I said, attempting to end the conversation. “Ah! Sorry for keeping you too long! I was getting caught up in our conversation!” she gave another hearty laugh of hers. “Don’t be a stranger, okay?”

I nodded slightly at her before turning away to walk out from the Inn.

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“It sure is cold out here,” I mumbled while staring at the heavy rain. There was a roof above the door, so I was still safe from the pouring water. Letting out a sigh, I scratched my head, “I’m starting to have a second thought about this.” Just after I said that, Anon went in front of my face, looking upset. It seemed to be very opposed to my words. “Right, right. Sorry for saying something like that,” I apologized.

But seriously, walking in the rain like this would only make me catch a cold. This might be the right time to use one of my spells.

“Flight Unit…” I whispered. Light started to converge on my back, forming a pair of purple wings. It should help me move faster, even though it’s very likely that I would still be drenched by the rain. The wind was a different matter though. Well, you’ll never know until you try, right?

“Here goes nothing,” I braced myself and immediately took off.

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