Thread: ☢Final Fantasy: Edyn's Lament☢ [-Haru|Lila-]

Aeshir sighed a she felt her brother's hand along her back and heard his response. She giggled when he mentioned that he was not the fastest person he knew. Oh he could be fast when he needed to be, but must certainly not for extended periods of time. To expect that would be foolhardy at best. We can take as much time as you need, brother dearest. She said as she leaned her head against his shoulder and closed her eyes. She couldn't help but sigh as she sat there, perhaps more comfortable than she had been these past years despite the fact that she was sitting on a steel pie and laying her head against armor. She felt relaxed, safe even. The sounds of the water were soothing and brought her peace. A part of her even thought she could hear Edyn's soothing voice as they passed through the water. She wasn't quite so sure how true that might be though as all she had heard from Edyn as of late were screams of agony at what Jenova was doing. She smiled at the beauty of the moment and relaxed against her brother. Aeshir found her self enjoying the trip quite a bit and even found herself dozing off, leaning against Stone as she did so. She woke up as they exited the mountains and the sun hit her face. She stretched and yawned as she rubbed the sleep from her eyes, snuggling a bit closer to her brother, drawing comfort in his closeness. She smiled as her brother removed his helmet and closed his eyes at the cool breeze that rustled through her hair. She couldn't help but chuckle at his statement about celebrating their newfound freedom after exiting the ferry. I'm sure you can, brother. She smirked as she spoke. And I'm sure I'd love to hear more about those ideas later. She said as she stretched once more before getting up from where she was. It seemed like they were nearing their destination and she certainly didn't want to slow Stone down anymore than was necessary by making him wait for her. She smiled gently as he took her hand and led her off of the ferry. Her brow soon furrowed as Stone mentioned that he could feel Lune and that she was close. Do you think we should try to go after he now then? She said as she cocked her head to the side. --------------- Lune smiled when Stryker told her that he'd like to help her if she'd have him. I'll take all the aid I can get, Stryker. She said as she took a deep breath. Unlike ARC I have no intentions of underestimating Jenova's reach, or her penchant for destruction. She said as she looked around them. And while some of my kin may seek your destruction you can be most assured that those whose minds have yet to be twisted by Jenova would stay their swords if I asked. This was something she was quite certain of and hoped that it would give Stryker some piece of mind as he sat near her. She sat down next to him as he asked her if she had any plan to destroy Jenova. She gestured around them at the life that now bloomed around them. This, Stryker. She said with a smile. I plan to help restore Edyn as much a I can. She added with a deep breath. This cave was not the only thing effected by it's rejuvenation. She said as se looked him in the eyes. The very lake seems to have found new life, and the wildlife and people around it as well. Even you, who was so controlled by Jenova, seem to have regained yourself. Her smile was faint as she spoke, but her joy radiated from her. Edyn is dying, Stryker. She's screaming in pain for any aid we can spare. She awakened my kind, and the humans turned on us, only further aiding in their planet's destruction. She placed a hand on one of the roots of the tree near them. But she is not defenseless, and if we can save her she will return the favor, of this I am sure. There must be other places like his that have suffered from Jenova's wrath. Perhaps if we can help revive these places Edyn can help us to destroy the threat that looms over us. She sighed as she smiled at Stryker. Trying to bring life back to Edyn was the least and perhaps only thing she could do in the fight against Jenova, at least for now. --------------- Crest sighed. She had expected this. They didn't know what her kind were capable of, mainly because her kind were their legends. They also had no idea what Jenova was doing to those exposed to it. Because, Cid, you don't know Jenova. She said with an almost irritated sigh. You want to know what I know about what's inside this place? Fine. She said with a great deal of seriousness. We'll go in and encounter scientists, researchers, and maybe a few military units. We'll probably make it into the research labs or even the containment cells if we're careful and lucky. Unfortunately that's where the problem lies. They'll start releasing experiments on us, and you might be able to make it through some of the monsters, perhaps even some of the humans, but once they start to release the Far'Anthi that Jenova's managed to control it's over. I might be able to take on a few, but I doubt I could even manage to buy you enough time to escape. You'd be sorely outnumbered AND overpowered. You will be crushed by the very people you came to save. She was stone faced as she spoke. If you want a fighting chance then you should go after the recently escaped Far'Anthi experiment. She obviously managed to fight Jenova's control somehow or she never would have left. Find her, and find more of the Far'Anthi. Then lead your siege. We might actually stand a fighting chance if we do things that way. She said as she looked Cid in the eye. Of course you are the leader, not me, and the decision is yours to make. She gave Cid a nod as she removed her hand from the map of the ARC building, giving him the chance to make his choice. --------------- A red light flashed throughout the ARC building. The blaring alarm served to warn all regular ARC employees to stay in their offices and designated floors. Protocol 75B Initiated. Came an automated female voice over the intercoms of the ARC building. Project Hysteria to be released, all unauthorized employees please return to your designated floor, this is not a drill. I repeat this is not a drill. In the hallway that held some of the most dangerous experiments ARC had one could hear the heavy sound of gears grinding and heavy metal dragging against the reinforced concrete and steel that lined the ceilings, walls, and floors of the hallway. The sounds belonged to cell six as the heavy door began to open revealing a tall, broad shouldered woman with bright pink hair and piercing blue eyes. She stood at about 5'11 without her boots but with them on she towered at about 6'3. Those boots were a part of her armor along with the enormous gauntlets that encased her hands and arms. Project Hysteria, we are initiating anti-SEED protocol 75B. The voices of one of her handlers echoed from the intercom of the hallway. You are to seek out SEED operatives and if possible, retrieve them, if not..... Send 'em screamin' all the way to hell like the whiny little bitches they are. I hear ya. She said as she rolled her shoulders back and gave her arms an experimental swing or two as she stepped out of her holding cell. The researcher could be heard sighing at Hysteria's crass response. DO NOT over extend yourself Hysteria. Am I understood? If you should be compromised return back to headquarters to be treated before continuing your pursuit. The researcher seemed quite serious and perhaps a bit irritated that he had been assigned to dealing with the pink haired woman. Yeah, yeah, Meyers, I hear ya. She said as she unwrapped a lollipop with surprising dexterity given the size of her gauntlets and put the piece of fruit flavored candy in her mouth. There anything else or are you done bitchin' at me? She said with a slight smirk despite her annoyed tone. Meyers could be heard groaning loudly over the intercom. The sound only served to make the smug smirk on Hysteria's face grow. No, Hysteria, there's nothing else. Alright then! She said as she slammed her fists together making the sound of clashing metal echo through the hall. This should be fun. She cackled before making her way down the hall towards the exit. She took a moment to pause outside of cell seven and pat the holding cell's door hard enough for the cell's occupant to hear. Don't worry, bro. She said with a straight face. I'll be sure to tell our baby sister you said hi. With a scoff and one last pat to the door she made her way down the hallway so that she could exit the building.