Experimental Prologue

This is an experimental brain dump Matsuri plot page. Since I hate boring things, I'm going to start with Mei's prologue, Alta's, and then start with when Rosefeather finds Mei as a cat

Mei stood anxiously in the command room. Although she had prepared and done many missions before, none she'd ever done were this big, this important. Thoughts raced through her mind, but she was snapped out of it by a light tap on her shoulder. It was her little sister, Mana. "Mei, I...I'm nervous.." she stuttered a bit. "It's because you're too weak." Mikral, their brother, sneered. "Only the strongest succeed. Not the ones like you." A look of hurt shone across Mana's face. Mei instantly stood up for Mana. "Mikral, you know that's not true! Apologize to Mana right now!" Her voice was stern. Mikral lowered his tone. "Whatever. Don't blame me when you fail protecting the weak rather than fighting alongisde the strong." Before Mei could argue, a large mech enetered the room. Greetings, agents. My name is Kaiv. I will be the one debriefing you on your......mission." Mei looked at the machine. It was nothing but a slave-mech, a messenger machine with no real authority behind its words. "Where the hell is the commander?!? We were supposed to meet him, not some piece of space junk!" Mikral angrily stalked up to the machine, which payed him barely any attention. "Mikral, mind your tone! This is no time to be disrespectful." Mikral stared at Mei and met her serious gaze, then finally dipped his head. "You're right, sister. My apologies." The robot named Kaiv continued. "The commander was out today. Regardless, your mission is unchanged. Failure will not be tolerated. You stand as a beacon for our people. Your names will echo across one thousa--" Mikral angrily smashed his foot on the metal floor, and the machine abruptly stopped talking. But before he could start another argument, Mei calmy spoke. "Kaiv, what's the mission about?" The machine whirred, then put forth a hologram of an imposing mechanoid. Instantly, Mei, Mikral, and Mana bowed. It was the supreme commander, SARS-X. "Greetings, agents. You three have been selected to bring victory to our people. Has Kaiv given you the details?" "Mikral looked up at the commander, bright-eyed and full of absolute respect. "No sir. The machine has been rambling on an on about-" There was a screeching, crushing sound, and the mech Kaiv was nothing but pieces of crushed metal. "You were saying?" his expression remained unchanged. Mikral glanced at Mei somewhat nervously, then returned an equally stern gaze back at the commander. "Please go over the mission details with us, sir." Mei looked to her side, at Mana, who was trembling with fear. "I see. Unfortunately, there is not enough time. However, your goal is to infiltrate the artificial planet Adrioth, and allow us to gain insight on the lifeforms residing there. Afterwards, you will find a way for us to enter, and take the fight to the Excersians. Bring us victory, children. I believe in you." Mikral looked up brightly. "I promise I won't let you down, sir. I will bring victory to our people." Mei also lifted her head, with a gaze of duty and respect. "Understood. We will not fail our mission, sir." Mana, still trembling, mustered enough courage to look at the commander. "I-I-I'll try....my best." The commander said nothing more, and looked between Mei and Mikral, nodding in approval. He did not meet Mana's gaze. "Our future is promising. May the Excersians fall, and our people prosperate for eternity. For Kravvosakkar. For Kiel."

After the debrief, the three of them went into the designated pod. "Mei, what do you think 'Adrioth' will be like?" Mana asked curiously. "Probably worthy, strong opponents. I doubt such a space would be filled with weaklings." Mikral responded with haste, completely avoiding Mana's gaze. "I think there will

A strange, winged girl stood on the balcony of the supermassive craft, staring at the fleet of seemingly endless ships, all glowing dimly in unison. Behind her, a large machine began walking slowly towards her. It walked with four mechanical legs, lightly stomping with each step. It was covered in menacing red wires, and the relentless, unblinking eye on its head did not falter or dim. Before long, it was only a few feet from the girl. She raised her wings, and the machine bowed. "Yes?" The machine sits silently for a moment, before rising and speaking. "It is I, Akros, my queen. I bring you good news." "Alta lowered her wings, but did not turn to face the machine. "Go on." Her gaze was fixed on a strange Horizon, one that certainly wasn't wasn't of any real world. "Atheon and Hyperion's work is almost complete. Once the tear is finalized, we can begin the invasion." Finally, the girl turned around, fixing her glowing yellow eyes on the machine. "When?" The machine met her gaze, its singular glowing red eye unfazed. "8 Pyrosecs. In other words, approximately 30 days." A faint smile grew on the girl's face, and she turned away to face the mysterious Horizon again. "To think that I can finally get my revenge..." The girl trailed off, mumbling to herself for a few seconds, before straightening her wings and turning to face the machine once again. "Akros, it is time. Unify the ships, and prepare for war. It's time for their.....unbecoming." "With pleasure, Alta." The machine bowed then turned to leave the balcony. Then Alta smiled again, an evil, ruthless smile, and spread her wings.

A girl ran past a dark alley. Everywhere, red lights poured on the streets. The relentless glow chased the girl, and now matter where she ran, it followed. She ran into an alley, but it cornered her. She raised her swords and stared at her opponent, yelling unintelligbly at them. They were machines. Fearing for her life, she slashed at one, but it was simply replaced by another. Their red eyes peered into her soul, and beyond them was an angel. Before the girl could do any more, she woke up.