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Arcanum ~ Fabula Terrae Magicae ~ Fabula 0: Runaway
Topic Started: Jun 21 2013, 01:04 AM (5,100 Views)
Sonwe
"veil13"
 
I look at the Omniglass map. True, there's one restaurant that is on the way to the hotel we're supposed to go to, but doesn't look like a good choice when I don't have much money. I think for a while before deciding where to go.

"Well, as for me... I think I'd prefer to go this "The Cooking Fairy" restaurant. We may need to go to the opposite way, but...I don't have a lot of money, so better spend these wisely." Looking at the direction where the restaurant is located at, I stay still on where I'm standing. "If you're really fine with it, then we can go right now, faster is better."

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"Joel Dunamis"
 
“You’ve made a good point,” I turned off my Omniglass and looked at Azle. Indeed; Zhao’s boat aside, Lizbeth didn’t really impose a certain time limit upon us. We probably can take a little leisure for now. Furthermore, I wouldn’t have to spend as much money there. Hmm, Azle also didn’t seem like a type of person who would have a big sum of money in his possession, so going along with his suggestion would help him tremendously. “Let’s go, Sir Azle. I certainly do not wish to see you craving for food for too long,” I chuckled and started to walk to the direction of 'The Cooking Fairy' restaurant.

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The streets had an unusual crowd and the air around the Polis was tense. Some people kept their daily routines, indifferent or even oblivious to the Queen's sudden disappearance. Yet, there were others who were desperate, panicking. Crowds gathered around heralds that spread words of doomsday, conspiracy, kidnap, assassination, treason. They spoke of Queen Lizbeth's disappearance as a dark omen to chaos and destruction. They said that Queen had displeased the Trinity Goddess and was replaced and now the Crown was gone somewhere in the world to a more befitting Avatar. Law Enforcers were deployed on the streets to control and calm down the population, but as one of them went to speak to one of the more disturbed heralds, he cast a Mountain magic at the policemen who only barely defended it with their shields. The herald fled and the policemen pursued him. To make use of offensive or dangerous witchcraft without permission within the city limits, against innocents or any other means that is not for self-defense is a felony equal to shooting an illegal firearm. Drones intercepted the herald and the policemen arrested him at swordpoint.

Despite that event, Mark and Reazle reached the restaurant safely and in a matter of minutes. The Cooking Fairy was no more than a shed-like structure with a tables and adaptations to make it more of a restaurant. True to its name, the logo depicted a female Aes Sídhe wearing a chef's outfit and using a wooden spoon as a magic wand in a very cliche manner. The decoration was nothing more than just a few fake plants and paintings in the wall depicting fairies doing a variation of things in different places, including traditional Aes Sídhe rituals and dances in clearings. In the center of the restaurant there was a long catering table filled with all sorts of foods, ranging from sushi, rice and steak to fried behemoth heart and cockatrice soup. In front of it there was a large sign with the words: "Anything you can eat for 23 UIC." The beverage menu was not very broad. Soda for 4 UIC, any kind of beer for 7 UIC, an unknown brand of wine for 17 UIC and various flavors of juice for 5 UIC. The dessert was free and also in the catering table.

Maybe because of the restaurant just having opened for night was just beginning to fall or because of the current situation of the Polis, the restaurant was near empty, with only 3 tables occupied. The waiters lazily stood leaning against a wall while chatting among themselves, oblivious to the two costumers that had just entered.

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"ilutiern"
 
What is this?! The girl is growing-- no! It is I who is shrinking! An irresistible force twists my body as I shriek in enraged horror. What is this? What is happening?!

Etty! Evariste cries. You're... You're... a caterpillar!

"What?!" I try to roar, but the noise which is strangled out sounds more like a "MI GYU?!". How was this even possible that I, Etienne Nier, could be reduced to such a state! I pace around clockwise in agitation.

The girl snaps her fingers and my body reverts suddenly. After a quick glance around- bah! Good thing she returned me to my original size and body! - I glare at her.

"So," I say, sneering. "Perhaps you are the Queen." I pause, listening to some of Evariste's incessant chatter.

... can see all Arcano! Be nice, be nice, please, Etty. She's a really good person, Etty. Listen, listen, please...

Hmph. While I wanted to tell her to fous le camp, Evariste's muttering would drive me further into my wretched insanity. Instead I yell out while thrusting my arms in the air, "Sit if you so please; after all, you're already intruding on my house. Why should a chair be off-limits to you?" I glide around angrily before veering in front of her and hissing, "What I want is for you to tell me why you need someone like me." I gather my stormy wisps around me like ominous smoke for a frightening effect.

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"Joel Dunamis"
 
I can’t help but snort when looking at the logo of the restaurant. ‘Cooking Fairy’ truly lived up to its name, pfftt. It’s only ten seconds after I entered this diner, but it already managed to pique my interest. I’m certainly looking forward for the food that I will be eating here.

I glanced around the room and found out that there were only three occupied tables here. How sad. “This restaurant is certainly a little bit short in customers, isn’t it?” I spoke up in a small voice, trying not to be heard by the waiters.

“The selection is nice though. They should be more than enough to sate our appetite,” I said while staring at the food on the center table and the large sign in front of it. And they don’t cost too much! Hmm, perhaps I should eat more than usual tonight. Food is healthy for us. Yup. Obviously. Hehehehehehehe. …oh my, I didn’t realize that I stood there while drooling at the food. The other customers were also staring at me, their faces told me that they felt disturbed by my behavior. Calm down, Mark. Do not let your sight be clouded by this…delicious food. I wiped off the saliva on the edge of my lip and turned to Azle. “You may select the food first, Sir Azle.”

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"Your accusation is unfounded. I asked for your permission to enter the house and you gave it. It's not my blame if you did not pay attention to sweet Evariste's warnings. Otherwise, the protective wards that are woven deeply within the foundations of this household would prevent me from entering." Truth be told, I could have dispelled the wards easily, but doing so would break so many vows I took as Queen and I am a girl of honor. "Regardless of that, since you offer me a place to sit, I shall."

I sit down as he glides. He proceeds to ask me what is that I want from him, while trying to look intimidating with by manipulating his ghostly body. I try my best not to giggle at this pathetic display of power. I have to deal with the Prime Minister almost daily and this doesn't even compare to what she can do to intimidate me. I ignore his show as I answer his question. "Why, I want your help, Mr Etienne. The whole United Kingdom wants and need your help. You may not think so but you are very powerful. I know, I can feel it. Dark times approach and it'll threaten the stability of the world as it is today. I know what you must be thinking: 'Why should I care? My existence in this world is merely ephemeral. Before I notice, I'll be gone back to the Ethereal Plane and the physical world will mean nothing to me.' Well, that's true, but not entirely. Because... there's someone here you hold dear, isn't that so?

"That's why you isolate yourself like this. You pretend to not care. You treat everyone like they don't matter, but that's only a shield. You close yourself so you don't get hurt more than you were before. You think you do a great job in this, that you are the best actor in the world when hiding your true self. But that's because they can't see him, they can't see Mr. Evariste. But I can. And what you try to hide so intently under wisps,d smoke, a mean face and sour personality, your Arcanus show like a Lighthouse. Isn't that so, sweet Evariste?" I smile warmly at the Arcanus. "You still care for that woman, even though the love you two shared died when the old world died. I know well how strong was your love for her; I am a resourceful Queen after all. When you existed, you killed for her and forfeited your life for her. Would do it again, in a world where you don't exist? Would you sacrifice your life to ensure that she will have a happy and safe future alongside her child?

"Oh, and don't worry. This will not come without reward. I can offer you many things if you join me: money, freedom, power, fame, glory, revenge... existence. Think about it." Could I be right? Does he still love that woman? And what would he do for her... or maybe even for himself?
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"Thank you, Miss Malany.", I took the glass and proceed to sip a bit of the cocktail.

Rushes of the sea flowed into my body as the ingredients within the cocktails shown its greatness and the alcohol gave the punch that made it even better. I stopped for awhile to savor the taste and soon i looked at Hiouguu, closing her eyes and a hint of smile could be seen on her face, something she rarely did.

"Mmmm~~ fruits~ sweet~~", I swallowed the cocktail in my mouth before proceeding to look towards Lymselia. she already drank half of her cocktail and put up a blissful expression. Hehe... as long as she is happy i guess it is okay.

After awhile, i heard Malany talking about Laduria enrollment for Natura but before i could ask, we have arrived. Lymselia and I immediately proceed to finish our cocktails. We bidded our farewell to Malany as we soon walked out of the lift.

Once outside, I marveled on the sight of Laduria.

---Lymselia---

The never-melting ice dome, the lucetite that shines our path, and feelings of the sea. Yes... it is certainly where i was born. my home and also a cage in the past. I find myself looking at everything that i could see at the moment and imprint it to my mind.

"Time is... hehe.",Voice of the devil... that is the first thing that i felt as Ilyswennod's voice shattered my thoughts to bits.

"I know but it is Kunagi's first time here too so give us more time. You missed this place a bit right?"

"Of course, the lovely cage."

"Just be quiet until then.", I looked away and surprisingly Ilyswennod stopped talking at least for now. This gives me the serene feelings to enjoy the view of the city despite how crowded it iss. It is the west district all right, where the Great Market is.

"Lym, where is the location of the port?", Kunagi's voice signified the end of my bargain with Ilyswennod.

"Oh, right,it is just a few streets away from this hub. To the right.".

---Kunagi---

Just few streets away. Close enough

"Let's use the taxi service!", Lymselia pointed towards a creature unknown to me. "Taxi service? what do you mean?"

"Neodiadectes of course! You should know!", Nope, I certainly don't

"Neodiadectes is the main mean of transportation in Laduria. ", Lymselia gazed at me directly. I sighed and proceed to look at the fare for the taxi service.

"15 UIC... Hmmm how about no then? Besides you said the port is only few streets away from here and you have just drank a sweet cocktail. You need to burn it... or else you will become fat."

"W-what!? I am not fat! I will show you!",Lymselia gave an annoyed gaze to me before proceeding to walk towards a direction to the right. I only smiled as I proceeded to follow her*
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Laduria Port was strange at best. Its entrance looked like a typical Ladurian building, a large and wide spiral seashell like one of a Nautilus. It leaned against the icy Dome and its hole was actually a gate to control the traffic. Around it there were many metal containers and carts with Neodiadectes traction for transportation. The shell itself was merely a huge warehouse and pathway. Its inside was a large empty space from floor to ceiling, with nothing but the hanging lights. Its walls however were divided into five levels with many chambers were the stuff to be shipped and that entered the city were stored until receiving clearance to keep on their way. People could see working over the catwalks, lifting heavy boxes, shouting at each other and using elevators that moved sideways to pile up stuff.

The ground level was busy, for it mixed both travelers and people lifting cargo. The inside was warmer than the outside and the building reeked of animals, food, rot and filth. On both sides of the Port, workers ran around in hush carrying stuff and giving orders. A few smaller than usual Neodiadectes could be seen inside the building pulling luggage or other kinds of boxes. However, the middle of the ground floor however was reserved as a lobby for the costumers, being separated from the confusion and dangers of the cargo area through tall fences. That did not help with the smell or the sound. On the middle of the lobby there was a circular counter people and computers. That was the place where one could by a the tickets to travel one of the "ships".

There were two vacant receptionists. A Sylph with a slender built, comely face and long hair and a Umbra with a muscular built and a more masculine appearance due to her short hair cut.
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I felt myself back away while she spoke. I am not afraid of her, no! But there is too much that she knows. Too much. How dare she say such things- all those things- that are...

True.

I can feel my face begin to twist into an expression far too vulnerable for me to show to anyone. I swiftly turn away and face the window. The grey sky is open and snowy, like a wall through which only I could pass.

I can run. I could run far from here. Return to the Lower Realm. Get away from this wretched brat who thinks she can get away with tearing into people's wounds and forcing them to re-experience the agony of their torturous pasts. I am not even alive anymore! What use have I for such a thing as pride in standing my ground when do not even have feet to stand on?

But that girl... what she offers...

I curse myself as I let out a small sob. No. No, no, no, you will not and especially not in front of the girl! I grit my teeth and curl inwards on myself, but it does no good. Soon my wispy body is shaking, trembling, and now the sobs are wracking my body and I cannot stop. Damn this body! Damn that girl! Damn me for being so weak! I press my face into my hands, crying uncontrollably like some pathetic child. I need to stop. I need to stop now... I... I am not like this! I am stronger than this! I am Etienne Nier, the great Acmonian, man-who-doesn't-even-exist and the most idiotic creature to have ever seen the face of this planet. Fuck it all, I know the truth. I can lie to myself, pretend I am worth something, but no. I am nothing more than a pathetic man brought to tears by a little girl offering a dream.

I am not worth anything to her. I am not worth anything to this world! It erased my existence, as if everything I'd done, everything I'd sacrificed for, everything I'd dreamed of were all ... just...
nothing.

All I wanted was... to love her... but I am less than nothing. How could I...? Even if I were to exist she... her face was...

---her eyes flashed with a strange emotion- was it recognition? Fear?

Disgust?

She looked down and hugged her baby closer to her breast. Her lips thinned in anger, impatience. She turned away.

Her voice was cold. The same cold as the midwinter chill which could take a man's fingers with a single breath.

"You should leave."

"W-What?" I stuttered, not understanding---


I want dearly to return now to the nonexistence, to the emptiness, to the surety that nothing I do will change anything. Because it is easier to give up and to not have to think. What the girl... what the Queen knows... is something which never happened. It was all just the fantasy of a time long gone. But still... why? Why does what she say affect me so?

Etty... I can hear Evariste whisper. He floats over. His warmth soaks into my cold body, a body which, by only a miracle, is here in this world.

I know that Evariste is the biggest sign of my weakness... but is it truly a weakness? For Evariste is nothing more than an innocent who lives with kindness, just like she was... my love... the girl I so wanted to protect. The only one who would ever accept someone like me.

"I..." I pause. Shakily I raise myself, stand as much as my trembling body will allow, and turn towards the girl. Though I cannot bear to look her in the eyes, I must at least show myself to her.

I bow and whisper "I accept", and close my eyes.

If I can do something to help her... Even now, when I am unable to do anything on my own, then that will be enough for me.

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He accepts.

I feel bad for being so hard on him, so blunt. But I learned as Queen that sometimes, you can't just smile and say gentle words to reach the desired outcome. "I'm deeply sorry going this personal. But dark times require dark measures. Trust me, Mr Etienne, you made the wise choice." I turn myself to Evariste. "This will be a test of loyalty, both from you and your Companion, sweet Evarist. Maybe you two are not loyal to me completely yet, but I hope that eventually you will. Maybe not loyalty to me entirely, but to the cause and all it represents. Sadly, I cannot explain in detail what this cause is about, because even here we are not safe from spies and conspirators. I must take each step with much caution.

"If you truly have accepted, I need more than just your word, Mr Etienne. Pack your things, take only the essential. I'll make sure that the rest of your belongings reach your destination. You need to go to the 'Ritz-Carlton Hotel' in Central Park. It doesn't have to be right now, it doesn't have to be today. As long as you reach the hotel before Trinitas Eve, which is the day after tomorrow, it'll be fine. Once you get there, you'll be approached by the manager, a female fellow Acmonian. She will ask of your name and you must answer: 'I am but the nonexistent who dreams of Reality.' She will give you a room and entrust you on what to do next. Mr Etienne, you help will be much appreciated and the Kingdom will thank you. I must go now, I have someone else to meet. May you have a safe journey. Until we meet again."

With that, I nod a good-bye and exit through the front door. I must make haste to my next meeting.
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"Yes one more win for me!" I pump my fist in the air as my side gets another point.

That ended the practice match for today. I walked to to the sides to get my bag and took out the bottle of water I bought on the way here. The refreshing coolness of the water swam through my throat. Using my small towel I wiped the sweat off my face.

... Is it okay like this?

Why?

Vorombola cocked her head beside me. I wasn't trying to talk to her but obviously she can hear what I say aloud in my mind.

It's just... I'm not sure if I should keep playing Proelium...

....

She just stood there in silence, with her two small dot beads she calls eyes, without saying a word, expressionless. I'm not sure if she wants to be considerate and leave me alone or she simply has nothing to say. Well, not that she has many expressions with that bird face to begin with. I just looked back at her. My face soon turned into one that shows confusion as clear as day. Though After a few minutes she finally opened her beak.

Is it about Gildas?

I went silent for a while when I heard his name mentioned.

It's not just about him...

I sat on the bench and stared at the sky. The sky was painted in grey. The clouds gathered as if exclaiming to the world below that rain is coming soon.

I wonder... why did I like Proelium so much...

....

Not long after that, a drop of water tickled the tip of my nose. I put my palm above my face and felt several other drops, before it started pouring down.

"Crap, it's raining!"

I hurriedly took my bag with me and ran through the rain for shelter. Looks like there will be no more practice for today.

---A---

Yes, tonight my companion is going to the concert of that famous Aes Sídhes singer. He sneaked out of his house for that. Even though his mother didn't give the okay in the end. Even though he got bad grades. Even though it's dark already. Even though he'd be better off listening to my singing. I can sing better than an idol, yes.

But yes, we are currently on our way to the stadium.

After getting off of the nearest train station, we ran all the way to the stadium. His friends were supposed to be waiting for him in the station. Yes, he arrived late and was left behind. And yes, his face looks grumpy right about now.

"Hah.... ha... I can see the stadium! I can make it!!"

As he said that he started sprinting faster. He must really looking forward to this concert, yes. From all the noise, the concert already started, it seems. But I do wonder. Is it the singer that he wanted to hear, or the friends he wanted to hang out with? Yes, he is still down from that fight with Gildas. They shouldn't have fought but they did. Even though they were childhood friends. Even though my companion liked him so much. Even though it was because his mother just died. Even though this sweaty big fat old man is really smelly. Ah yes, he already got himself inside the stadium by now. He seemed like he's looking for his friends but got stuck here in the crowd beside this old man. The old man wears pink headband and snorts a lot.

"Andry."

"What!?" He answered with loud voice. He didn't have to. I can hear him just fine even with all this sound system.

"Let's go somewhere else." This old man is bugging me, yes.

"What the heck are you talking about, I just got here! And I paid the ticket already, dammit!"

No, you.
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My room felt bigger... bigger than how it felt few hours ago. Lux just closed the cafe until further notice... And here I am, laying on bed absentmindedly rolling around with a doll. Caliginis disappeared from my field of vision, probably turning invisible, giving me quite a time to be "alone"... although I know she could read my mind as she's quite part of me... maybe she didn't say anything because it'll be much more comfortable for me to.

...

How long has it been since I packed my clothes and everything for the travel?
How long has it been since I told Mama about my journey, only to have her yell furiously at me?
How long has it been since Lux tried to calm her down after she cried and told us we're her family and she fear us.... dead?
How long has it been since I lay on my bed exhausted?

...

It doesn't matter.

...

"Brae."

"Uh?" I giddily get up from my position. Lux standing on the doorway.
"...She agreed to pay about 2000 for our tickets, but because she's in quite tight budget herself for something, I paid the other thing by myself... So that leave us quite plenty. Anyway, she's in deadline, so time to order a Taxi."

...I nodded, not caring too much about his words.

Lux

Brae seem to be a bit under the weather today... Caliginis hissed and shook her head everytime I tried to bring her back to her senses. ...I guess my decision was a bit too fast... or maybe too fast judging from her look. She almost looks like a mosquito just suck her brain out, leaving th--- What the fuck I'm talking about, people can't live without brain. She'll be glittery dusts if she died.

We arrived at the port for the airships. As I pay for the taxi and other stuff, suddenly Brae quipped.

"...Make me ponder why the heck they don't give us limo or something..."

"Dear, we're NOT in cruise. We're in here to go to Lisbon. And even if we're going to cruise, I'd hate to sit on a long car called limo. It just not my style, kay?"

"True enough, and considering all the fuss mom made, I think we'll need to take another ship to UK."

"...Let's hope the queen cover it, shall we?"

At the boarding desk, the lady proceed to ask us to scan our omniglass on the scanning machine to verify ourselves... Both of us did so. Now let's see what would be happened after this peaceful phase. We walk toward our ship.
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------------------------ Lux & Tenebrae ------------------------

"Thank you for using our service. Gérard will take you and your belongings to the vessel," the lady in the boarding desk said after scanning, her Glossolalia thick with a French accent. Soon after, a young man appeared and led the twins through the airship airport. The airport was a very tall building shaped like the upper case letter "E", with the vertical stroke being the main building and the horizontal ones being the airdocks. The airport had many levels, and the airships kept afloat while docked, one over the other. There were big airships and small ones. True aircruises and small private airships. One of them having in common being safer, faster and more comfortable than the average airplane, and all kept afloat by the power of Gravigems.

The twins' airship was located at the dock L-6, which meant it was in the 6th floor of the building and at dock L, located at the left docks. Gérard took the twins through an elevator and after a long walk, they arrived at the dock L. The airship was not as big and majestic as the large ones. It was 60 meters long, 30 meters wide and 20 meters tall, and albeit its small size, it was enough for a short trip between Paris and Lisbon. It was made of metal but green in color, with a black wyvern painted on the side. The airship was shaped like a blimp, but flat on the top, making it look like a cross between a ship and a whale. It had wings on the sides, but not as wide as an airplane's. Above it there were two masts with orange-glowing spinning rings, its "sails", making it an older airship model. Behind it, there was the rudder, also glowing orange.

Gérard led the twins inside through the bridge that connected the ship to the dock. The entire inside was covered in carpet, also green in color and also with black wyvern motifs. The ship only had two lounges, one being a bar with benches and black couches for resting, card game and board games tables. The other one was the restaurant and both being surrounded by shut windows that revealed the open sky. Albeit not being much, it was enough for an airship with only 35 cabins.

The twins' cabins were Gérard left them had only two beds, a desk and a small TV. The minibar didn't have much things, only a few candies an chocolates for 5UIC, peanut and chips for 10 UIC, soda for 7 UIC, water for 5 UIC and cups. There was no alcoholic beverages, because the twins were minors. There was a small bathroom connected to it. No windows were present on the bedroom. Truly a room only meant for sleeping.

A loud siren rang followed by the announcement that the airship was departing. The sail rings began to spin clockwise very fast and the ship moved forward, soaring through the skies.


------------------------ Andriniainampoinimerina ------------------------
The show was beautiful. As Ajine Loren Iderinel sang, she and her dancers also used magic to create effects emulating the lyrics. Trees sprouted around the stage and bloomed, fire danced and fought with water, forming a mighty serpent of light that slithered in the air towards the crowd, before disappearing in a burst of butterflies. Through the show, the blurred silhouette of her Arcanus could be seen, made of an aura of magical energy. It looked like a woman, but her legs were wrong and she seemed to have wings. The strange aura danced with the music. The Arcani could see it perfectly tho. It was a siren, torso of a woman but legs and wings of a bird. Her hair was magenta and her feathers were purple colored. She sang along the singer and her voice was alluringly beautiful.

Vorombola complained about staying next to the old man with the pink headband, but could not even begin to feel frustrated over Andry's refusal to move when a loud thump sound echoed through the stadium, audible even through the loud music. Above, a large wyvern was perched on the border of the stadium's roof, across the stage. The creature was about 6 meters tall and 9 meters long with its spiked tail, its scales dark green in color, indicating this Wyvern originated from the lowland forests and its eyes glowed in many colors reflecting the show's lights. It had long membranous wings and powerful legs, but no arms.

At first, people thought that was part of the show, until the beast gave out a might roar which made the Ajine stop singing and scream in horror. The crowed became a tormented ocean. People began the evacuation drill orderly, but some were overcome by terror and went to the went to the wrong way, starting a confusion. Some were overcome by courage and began casting their magic at the beast, painting the sky with explosions and causing derbies of dirt, splashes of water and sparks to fall on the crowd. The magic attacks served only to enrage the beast that flew towards the bleacher. The old man with the pink headband clang to Andry's legs screaming in terror. "I DON'T WANNA DIE TODAY!! I JUST WANTED TO ENJOY THE CONCERT!!," the man's held so tightly that Andry couldn't move, preventing him from escaping like the people around him. Vorombola could see that the man's Arcanus was equally scared, clinging to the man's neck desperately, a little pink furry creature with long arms and legs, but just the size of a finger.

The wyvern landed nearby Andry and glanced at the boy. Another might roar and the creature spat fire towards the sky. Most of the people from that area of the bleacher had already evacuated, but the old man refused to move or let go of Andry. The Wyvern, attracted by the pink headband, saw on the boy and the man a easy prey, and entered hunting stance by beating its wings fiercely forward, creating powerful gusts of wind to disorient the preys. A few gathered around using magic to confuse the wyvern, while the running crowed tried their best to avoid it and its gust of wind. The attacks, however, were in vain and the beast jumped and flew towards Andry and the old man, breathing fire. When it was about to attack the boy with its sharp teeth, a voice echoed loudly and musically through the stadium: "Tima Ástyntan!"

Everything changed in the blink of an eye. The air became stale and heavy, all sound muted and the silence was deafening. Light danced strangely in the air, shining brighter than usual and oscillating in waves. Andry could feel that the grip of the old man suddenly lost its force, even though the man still held his legs firmly. But the most impressive thing was that the dragon had stopped in the middle of its flight, its claws merely a few inches away from Andry's face. The same was valid for the people; they had become statues, frozen in the middle of their movements, some running, some falling, some casting magic. The World had become still... Time had stopped. Only Andry and Vorombola seemed unaffected.

Suddenly, breaking the tormenting silence, footsteps could be heard coming from the stage.
clak clak clak clak.... they got louder, amplified by the silence and by the acoustic shape of the stadium. clak clak claK clAK cLAK CLAK CLAK CLAK!! And it stopped. The brown haired girl with the jacket and the white T-Shirt was behind the microphone. She seemed to listen from some music with her pink headphones, judging by the way she rhythmically bobbed her head. She removed the headphones and held the microphone, which let go a annoying feedback sound. "One two, one two, testing. Hello everybody!! I hope you are enjoying the show! Now... ahem... I'd like to dedicate this song to my number one and only listener, Andriniainampoinimerina!" The girl hummed a melody then she concluded: "Yeah, I don't know how to sing. Anyways, Andry, could you come down here in the stage? Oh, wait! I should do something about this Wyvern. Hang on!"

The girl clapped her hands and the Wyvern exploded into countless dragonflies of many colors that flew away to the horizon. The girl then said: "Now you can come down here. Don't worry about the man clinging to you. You can still move things even when time is frozen. Also, hi Vorombola!" The girl waved.
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After looking around a bit in the restaurant, I immediately look at the foods, since there's not much things to be commented about. There are a lot of foods I cannot even choose which I should eat. I face Mark to ask him something, but the moment I see him drooling at the foods, I turned my attention to foods in front of me again.

Since this is an all-you-can-eat restaurant, maybe I should eat until I'm satisfied. With that, I pick some rice, miso soup, and some grilled fish for now. I look at Mark again. "I'm done choosing the foods, you should get some as well." Pausing a bit, I continued my sentence. "Well...I'll wait on the table." After that, I simply walk on one of the free table, put my foods on the table, sit on the chair, and wait for Mark till he finished getting his food.

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I nodded at Azle before proceeding to eye the food in front of me. My hand trembled as I put a part of it on my plate. Before I realized it, my plate already full of more than half the menu in this restaurant. Was I starting to lose my mind? My, this hunger robbed me of my own character. Well, a man couldn't help it when he's craving for food, I suppose. In addition to that, it had been a while since I ate a lot like this. So, it's alright for me to at least eat this much, right? RIGHT? ...I should really stop now before the waitress over there called the security. All of them were looking at me in a weird way.

Afterwards, I went to Azle's table and put my plate and glass on it. My choice of beverage was soda. I couldn't handle my alcohol well, and I wasn't too fond of juices. "Well then, Sir Azle, shall we eat?" I greeted the boy who sat in opposition of my seat, before swallowing down one of the sushi on my plate. Wasting time for talking while eating was not my principle, so I just ignored him as I feasted. My hand started to move in a slow motion in my mind, as I made a dramatic motion with the spoon on my right hand. I took the last remaining sushi...AND EAT IT!

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"--ney.. Honey.. Honey, wake up would you?" A familiar voice jolted me out of my sweet, sweet land of dreams. It's mom. Sigh.

"Moomm.. It's Saturday, can't I sleep longer? And It's cold.." I whined, trying to slip into the warm embrace of my bed again.

"No way, you've been sleeping long enough for today. Now get up and eat your breakfast before it's cold, we're opening the shop soon." With a swift movement, the blanket is no longer on me. I shivered as the cold wind touched my skin.

"Fine, fine, leave already would you?" I grumbled and she left. Finally peace- Not. I glared at the snickering Arcanus sitting near the window.

'Is there anything funny about me shivering in cold?'

'Not really, just the fact you keep getting yourself scolded by mom is enough to make one laugh.'

'Shut up already! Stupid Arcanus..'

'And you just called yourself stupid the- Oh, there she goes.'

"Alte Forula Luminaireee! Get off your bed and come here before I decide to drag you here myself!" Oh, no. Not that.

Getting up quickly, I fumbled to get myself dressed as fast as possible, glaring at the Lazurai every so often before going downstairs and to the dining room.

I nibbled on my toast as I watched the Daily Broadcast. Heavy snow all day, means I'm inside all day then.

'Well, isn't that interesting? Maybe the Queen got bored being inside the castle all the time?'

'Well, maybe-'

"Alte dear~ Can you help me in the shop?" Mom's voice echoed through the house, nice save.

"Okay mom~"

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Lux

An economy class. That's good already, at least for two underage teens. Still, it's quite dull without the windows... Makes me ponder about the design of the ship... Now that I think it... wasn't it my old dream to be an architect? Especially for aircraft. But I guess, old dream died with the old me. Unconsciously, I snorted. I'm truly different from Brae... She love something traditional, I'm more to futuristic. She's the light, and I'm the shadow. We're twin that different like night and day. We're coin, yeah, part of different sides of the coin however. No matter what we do, we're tied by "Bond".

..............

Brae looks like she's too tired to walk or do anything else. Now let's see... if the queen going to hire me, then she better hire me as a cook, too... I'll need more money for renovating the cafe and all... So, let's learn as much dishes as I can.

"Cali, I'm going to get out for a bit. Preferably some gourmet tour and information gathering."

She dismissed me with a wave of her tail. Guess she understood.

.............

Too bad for me, I never noticed that it's a bar instead of a restaurant... I guess I can order some minor drink... (I hate being minor). "Hi, do you have anything that you would recommend for me?" I questioned to the barista, at least politely.
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------------------------ Alte ------------------------
The scent of the flowers, mud and fertilizer filled the shop. A combination of different smells, sweet and sour, pleasant and unpleasant, filled the nose of those who entered. The inside of the shop was a rainbow, an explosion of colors and shades that created an abstract painting. "Natural Blossom" was a tiny haven of beauty and simplicity against the oppressive and filthy sea of concrete that was New York City.

A costumer had just made his purchase; a Trinitas garland. He left the store into the cold white winter day, leaving Alte and his mother alone without costumers. The woman did not idle, however, using that time to spray the flowers with water and using some spell to keep them in bloom. The inside of the shop was pleasantly warm, but a icy sword forged from winter burst that heat bubble when the door was suddenly opened and a gust of white wind filled with snow entered the shop. Some petals lifted in the air and danced around until the door was closed again. And the girl was smelling some roses.

The girl may have come inside when the door opened, but it seemed more that she simply materialized inside the shop, as if carried by that gust of wind. And the girl was snow. Her skin was white, her fur coat was white and sprinkled with tiny crystals that twinkled as it moved. Her hair was pink, but as it descended, it became clearer and clearer until reaching a pale shade of blond. And upon her head rested a crown of diamonds. She held a rose near her nose and took a deep breath before turning around and saying:

"You have a lovely shop, Mrs Luminaire. The flowers here are simply fabulous!" Lizbeth put the flower back in its place. "I believe you know who I am, but I shall introduce myself formally regardless. I am Lizbeth of Caliburn, Queen of Britannia. Please to meat the four of you" Lizbeth nodded a greeting. "May I speak with you, Mr Alte?"


------------------------ Lux Aeternitas ------------------------
"Hi, do you have anything that you would recommend for me?" The boy questioned the barista. The Golem gave the boy a close examination and pondered. "I'm not sure," he replied. "Forgive me, ma'an, but I'll..." that's when she realized the wings were of a dragonfly. "I'm so sorry, sir! I didn't realize you were a man. I always get confused about the Aes Sídhes. Your people look like teens through your whole lives and you are all androgyny." The Golem chuckled nervously. "But I bet you wouldn't be able to tell I'm a female Golem if it wasn't for my voice and the fact that my torso has shapes that resemble breasts." And truth on that. The golem's only truly feminine features were her metallic breast-like shape and her voice. the rest of her body was pretty much genderless. She didn't have the slender and curvy shape that female Golems usually have. Her limbs were skeletal and her body was more like a big cylindrical compartment with the purpose of protecting her vital machinery. Her head was a a metal ball with glowing eyes and a moving mouth.

"Anyways, as I was saying before my blunder,
sir, since you are an Aes Sídhes, I am supposed to assume that you are underage and recommend you our coffee or soda based drinks. But the I truly recommend is the 'Cafe Mocha, Clara's Special'," she leaned closer to Lux and whispered, "which I'll make for you with half the price, for just 6 UIC, as an apology for my blunder earlier. I am Clara, by the way. So, what will it be?" she asked, with a "smile" on her face.
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I winced at the mistake. IT'S ALWAYS THE DAMN MISTAKE. Sighing, at least this Golem know how to quickly correct her mistake. Let's see... I wouldn't know a golem's gender either... Does they have one? But that sounds a bit too much if I spoke that out loud.

"A stressful day?" I questioned good naturedly, trying to strike a conversation. I might only just merely assumed, but as I also ever got on same mistake because my fatigue serving customers endlessly, both as cook and as barista... But then again, does Golems have stamina...? "And I'll have that Cafe Mocha, Clara Special. Gladly, I'll pay more if you can give me any interesting news. As fellow Barista, haven't you heard many kind of news swirling about?"

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"Have a good day sir~" The woman smiled warmly at the retreating figure of the customer before tending to the flowers again.

"And that seems to be the last customer we're having." I sighed at the emptiness of the shop now.

"Oh hush you, I'm sure more will come soon or later~" I still wonder how my mother keep her personality that way, always cheerful and happy-go-lucky.

"Yeah, yeah." Just as I said that, a figure entered the shop. She's holding a rose on her hand. Her appearance remind me of snow, if not for the hair and the crown... Wait, crown? No wa--

"You have a lovely shop, Mrs Luminaire. The flowers here are simply fabulous!" The woman put the flower back in its place. "I believe you know who I am, but I shall introduce myself formally regardless. I am Lizbeth of Caliburn, Queen of Britannia. Pleased to meet the four of you." Lizbeth nodded a greeting. "May I speak with you, Mr Alte?"

"Why, thank you! Welcome to our humble shop, your majesty." Mom welcomed the queen, slightly blushing from the praise. Then Mom suddenly dragged me before I even get to say anything concerning the matter. "Now, now, Alte. Before you say anything I'm sure that her majesty wouldn't come here for an unimportant matter, so why don't you listen to what she's going to say while i tend to the shop? Now go~"

Before I knew it, mom pushed me to face the queen, so I tried to greet her. "Uh, g-good day your majesty. What can I possibly do for you?"

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