Kingdom Hearts: Kingdom Hearts: Light Chaser

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When Aria saw it was Master Thallasa who has imposed on them, Aria relaxed a bit. When she was told the meeting was urgent yet not so urgent it was a bit confusing to say the least. Yet Master Thallasa cleared it up when she said they needed to come with her right then and there. "We'll take our dishes to the kitchen first and then we'll meet you there," Aria promised. Guess she wouldn't know what Torrin was going to say to her for a while.

True to her word, Aria led the way to the kitchen and quickly washed their plates and cups before drying them and setting them back on the shelf. She then dried her hands and headed out of the room, going towards the meeting room, wondering what in the world would they be briefed about.

 

With relatively little on her plate, Chrys was already just about done by the time Master Atmos had arrived. It seemed there was going to be a meeting soon. Still not paying much attention to the others, Chrys dealt with the last few bites of her food before taking care of her dishes and heading off. She wondered what new developments had occurred and what kind of mission they could be sent on. Training was important, but she knew everyone was hoping for the opportunity to do something that had more of an effect on their opponents.​

 

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Chrono was surprised to hear how casual Master Stamatis was being with what they had apparently been summoned for and with how both himself and his sister were needed for said meeting. Tinarah was a bit more understandable with the whole mirror realm ordeal she had to endure, but as for himself, he couldn't really think of a reason why he would really be needed. "There's always next time I guess." Not that he knew when this next time would be.

 

Qamar took her place and sat down, listening to the discussion. She looked between everyone and heard the two choices of where to go. She could either go to Tinarah and Chrono's homeworld...or she could go to her homeworld. Closing her eyes, she thought for a moment and then sighed. Torrin's protest was amusing for the most part, but she could understand why he wasn't too keen on going back. Once it was made apparent that the decision was final, Qamar sat up some more and decided to make her decision.

"As much as I care for Tinarah and Chrono, I feel like I'm best suited for Orphic Coast. My affinity with darkness and...having grown up there, would probably be the best option. I agree on taking Princess Eilonwy with us, I'd hate for her to be injured should anything happen to this castle." she spoke, looking to the Masters. The thought of that being a possibility was something she had come to terms with recently. "Therefore, I am obligated to go with Torrin. For more than it being my duty, I must see the world for as it is now. The last I had seen it, I was a child....who knows, maybe I will be able to accomplish my own goal along the way. Either way, I will do my best to ensure the princess' safety." she gave a bow.​

 

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Admittedly when the Mark of Mastery exams where first mention, Chrono was unsure of what to think of it. Before it would've been a clear lack of interest as he held no real desires to become a master and while that feeling of his hadn't completely changed, now it was at least accompanied by the curiosity of what benefits they would supposedly get by achieving this title. It was a mild curiosity at best, however. The topic shifted to armor and hearing where they would be found left Chrono in a state of visible shock.

A swarm of questions and concerned rushed through his mind, most of which was in regards to what if he ran into their father while there and how would he explain where's he's been for him. More so how would he explain Tinarah's current situation to him? Neither of which had an easy answer, if any answer at all, which only added on to the concern building up. The initial shock had faded somewhat but was still noticeable. "What kind of material is it?" He wanted to know, if not just to give him something else to focus on beyond the various concerns

 

Within her dreams, Illiana had found herself with her father and brother playing the piano together. Their father had opened up a journal of all the songs he had composed years ago. The three played the piano, violin, and sang to their heart's content with their mother clapping along to their beat and rhythm. Once Koa had fallen asleep, their mother had taken him upstairs to tuck him in for the night. Illiana wanted to continue playing and singing. Her father looked over at her and smiled before turning back to his journal. "Alright little light, can you keep a secret for me?" Illiana nodded her head. Her father opened up his journal to an entirely different page. Being the curious cat she was, she looked over his shoulder. "These are songs I never got around to finishing. I started writing the music but never finished composing or even put in lyrics. But someday, and it will happen, I want to be able to finish these songs but I might need some help. Do you think you can lend a hand?" Illiana nodded her head enthusiastically. He had torn the unfinished songs from his journal and passed them to Illiana. "If I can't get to those songs then can you promise me you'll finish them and sing them for me?" Illiana nodded as she held the unfinished songs to her chest. She opened her eyes and saw her dad slowly getting farther and farther away from her. "Dad?...Come back!!!....Dad??..Don't leave!!!....Dad???"

She felt her body shake and immediately opened her eyes, reaching her hand out. "Daddy!!!" Illiana broke out into a cold sweat before realizing where she was. She started to catch her breath before addressing Taran. "Goddammit Taran. Don't scare me like that. Next time, don't use that approach. You'll give people heart attacks like that." Taran had then scolded her about her staying the night in the room. "It's not like this is the first time I've done this. Besides, I had important stuff." She looked over at the sheets of music before closing her book. Taran had then told her of the meeting Gero was going to be holding. "He's not gonna die if I show up late. Relax kid." She picked up her book and went to her room to put the book back.

Illiana strolled into the meeting as Gero had already started. She sighed in boredom as she looked out the window. She then noticed Eilonwy sitting on the meeting. Gero had then requested Torrin to go back to the Realm of Darkness to see if they would be able to give Eilonwy sanctuary. Gero had then let the rest of the group decide how they were going to split up. Illiana had then decided to open her mouth. "If Eilonwy's going then bring Taran. You're basically asking her to go with strangers she doesn't know." She turned to Torrin. "I'm sure your people are nice but think about it this way old man." She then focused her attention back to Gero. "She'll probably be on edge from the different setting then what's she's used to now. If you guys bring Taran, not only will she be a little more at peace but she'll have a familiar face to talk to once Torrin and his group leaves." Illiana started for the door before turning back. "And while on that note, what if I refuse to go with either? I got stuff on my end to figure out." Illiana put a hand on her hip and her other hand up by her shoulder, palm up. "As noble and riveting this is, I'd rather not go." Illiana sat on the windowsill, as if she was getting ready to jump out of it.

 

Boreas took his seat to the right of Torrin for the meeting and listened attentively. They had no idea where their enemy was which was a bad situation cause they could easily be blindsided. These assignments were to pave the ways for Marks of Mastery? Boreas' master was nowhere near and presumably not even able to oversee it out here anyways so Boreas wasn't too concerned about that aspect of these operations. Sure he had trained a little under Master Skia more out of necesity but he still had his master back home. The choice of assignments was easily made when presented it, while it would be interesting to see another world in the Realm of Light and see where Chrono and Tinarah came from, heading home alongside Torrin was to be his choice, especially if they were to play the part of emmisaries to their own people, Boreas didn't like it very much. Sure some materials to make keyblade armour could be spared. Torrin definitely didn't seem to like the task at hand, especially considering the fact it would be the first time he would be home in six years he wouldn't want to ask for stuff in the first place... and it probably wasn't how he wanted to return home.

Illiana brought up a valid point of Eilonwy being all alone once the team left her there, if they managed to convince his Majesty to actually allow that to happen, Boreas would be sure to provide the information to let the King make an informed decision. Deep down however he could not shake the feeling that this was all merely a ploy. The Council knew that if they asked for support the current situation would not allow for it so they'd force them into this conflict by painting a giant target on their backs. "I'll grant you the fact that if Eilonwy were to stay at his Majesty's castle the amount of soldiers around would make a rather good guard, but how is it better than her being surrounded by several keyblade masters, especially considering we do not know where enemy forces are located." Boreas said, Torrin had sat back down again resigning himself to his fate, Boreas gave him a nod to let him know he'd follow him home. Qamar was going to join them as well and Illiana requested not to go at all citing business to take care off, while he was curious what that might mean he knew better than bring it up now or at all he doubted she wanted to talk about it.​

 

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The meeting wasn't what Aria wasn't expected. It was lax with no pressing matters on hand. The Light Chaser seemed to be in the background T-Posing, and attempts to try to rescue the other Princesses of Heart didn't even surface. Perhaps that effort seemed futile, given how almost two of the strongest masters were taken out by a single hit for two weeks. Or that's how Aria remembered it going.

Talks of the Mark of Mastery exams was brief, and Aria felt herself cringing inwardly at Master Kaio's words. Was she one of those not yet ready for that? She had been working as hard as possible these last two weeks, learning all she could. Still for some reason it didn't feel like it was enough.

Her mind wandered back to the meeting, hearing input about armor and special metals. Something about it being in Tinarah and Chrono's home-world and in another place that Aria never heard of. But as soon as Torrin spoke up, it became apparent where it was located and why Torrin would have seemed reluctant to go back.

With teams forming left and right, Aria pressed her lips together in a thin line and rest her knuckles on her chin in thought. She wondered why Gero wasn't pushing her to go with the group going to the Realm of Darkness, or Take for that matter since they were both Princess and Prince of Heart. Perhaps it was because he didn't favor the budding friendship that was forming between herself and Torrin. Torrin had all the support he needed, but maybe Aria could tag along as well. Still, there was that little problem she had going on that only Torrin and Gero invested in these last two weeks. Should it go out of hand, she wanted to be near someone she trusted. What if she had a nightmare while with Chrono and Tinarah? She didn't want them to deal with it, or have something go terribly wrong. The only one who truly knew the nature of what lurked within was Torrin, and to an extent, Master Gero.

"I'll go with you guys," Aria finally announced, nodding to Boreas, Qamar, Eilonwy, and Torrin. "Seems like a fun road trip ahead of us."

 

Boreas listened to the explanation that Gero gave, it was an assumption and not an entirely unreasonable one, he doubted it would hold indefinitely but at the very least they had time to prepare and they wouldn't be blindsided by another front in the war. Kaio reminded Qamar of her place and Torrin added on a little more, Boreas was rather amused by it but never showed it, he simply gave Qamar a stern look reminding her of the discipline and restraint he tried to teach her. Torrin wasn't entirely certain about his own standing and it depended on who was asked, the nobility wouldn't regard him very highly for coming back requesting resources after vanishing without explanation. The commoners would most likely be rather indifferent if not slightly happy with the return of the Crown Prince,as for the Royal family, Boreas wasn't entirely sure what to expect even if the King had sanctioned his journey out here. Torrin seemed to imply that Boreas' word might hold the greatest weight of everyone, but he doubted it, either way Boreas words would definitely hold some weight. "Very well Master Gero, that makes a good amount of sense, in the mean time it gives our people time to prepare for the attack as best as possible." Boreas said, he understood the reluctance of Torrin to return home in this manner, but he would remain at his side.

The discussion regarding the material and what it might entail for Tinarah's family he didn't pay too much heed to but the details did seem rather intruiging, their mother murdered over research? Chrono having found her body, that must have been rough. Kaio then berated Illiana for her choice of wishing to remain here. "Illiana, we're already stretched thin as is, we just had two weeks to train and have some down time, it's time we get moving again or risk losing this conflict. He is out there somewhere and by remaining here I doubt you'll see him again, especially since I doubt Master Kaio makes idle threats." Boreas said, he kept it only thinly veiled as to who he was refering to to not put her on the spot but he figured that Illiana would put two and two together and understand he refered to Koa. "As for figuring stuff out for yourself, I may be entirely wrong but I don't think this'll be the last down time we'll have, even out in the field a moment may present itself for reflection." Usually before sleep everyone had their time to themselves to do whatever they wanted, he wasn't sure what to expect and he may have lost any goodwill he had with Illiana by playing it in this manner, but it was necessary to at the very least try otherwise they'd effectively be down yet another person and they already didn't have a great deal of manpower to spare.​

 

Qamar saw Illiana finally meander into this meeting and she was instantly shot with a glare from Qamar. How could she be so disrespectful? Qamar shook her head and sighed. "It seems these past weeks taught her nothing." she mumbled to herself. Kaio reminded her that they had to pull strings in order for her to return to Orphic Coast to which she nodded. "You think I didn't already know my situation, Master Kaio? I came to accept it ages ago. I need not be reminded, but thank you for the thought." she replied.

Tinarah tried to figure out if the material that her mother was researching may have been what they were going after and Qamar looked to Tinarah. Boreas seemed to be talking to Illiana and Qamar just nodded. "One who walks a lonely path finds it's hard to achieve ones' goals." she commented.​

 

Illiana smirked for a few moments as she jumped off the windowsill while Kaio addressed her. "Either make yourself useful and go with one of your friends or we'll have to bench you for the duration of this conflict." Illiana then added a few words of her own. "Ooo. Did I finally strike a nerve Kai Kai? 'Useful' could mean so many things but I'll go along with your definition for now. Though if I may add some corrections to that statement of yours, this group is more of a convenient compatriot than a friend." Illiana then felt a glare on her back. She could only surmise that it could only belong to Qamar. Her smirk stayed on her face a for a few moments before sitting back on the windowsill. She could faintly see Qamar muttering something to herself. She decided to leave it alone for now.

Boreas had then chimed in for a few moments before turning to Illiana. "Illiana, we're already stretched thin as is, we just had two weeks to train and have some down time, it's time we get moving again or risk losing this conflict. He is out there somewhere and by remaining here I doubt you'll see him again, especially since I doubt Master Kaio makes idle threats." Illiana's eyes wavered for a hot second before turning her toward the rain that was pouring outside. She toyed with the bracelet that laid on her wrist as she looked outside. "You don't think I know that? Idiot. I know where my priorities lie. I could care less about Kai Kai's threats anyway." She sighed before walking up to Boreas. "Don't go bringing up business that doesn't relate to you. Especially that piece of business. Just ignore it and leave to me and we could both go on our merry way."

Qamar had then decided to chime in. "One who walks a lonely path finds it's hard to achieve ones' goals." She turned her head toward the girl. "Since when did you become a philanthropist?" She put a hand on her hip before sighing. "That path is however one makes of it. I've carved this path for 10 years and it hasn't backfired on me......" She paused before walking toward the door. "There's no harm in repeating a good thing.....If memory serves I believe Plato said that but I could be wrong." A small blue light emanated from her fan as she unfolded it, fanning her face. She then called out to Tinarah and Chrono. "I'll be joining you guys. I have a feeling if I go with the other group....it'll be a little....chilly." Illiana looked at Qamar before pointing down at her feet. "Let me know when you guys are leaving. I'll be getting ready in the meantime and Qamar..." A smile painted across her face as she spoke. "Secrets, secrets are no fun unless you share with everyone." She left the room to walk back to her chambers to gather her things that she would need on this mission.

 

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The name given to him had given him something else to focus on, but it wasn't the most helpful of things in calming himself down. "Orichalcum, least what it was and how they were trying to use it." Chrono answered. He looked at those notes and spent enough time both rewriting them into his own journal and trying to make sense of it himself to know that that one word appeared numerous times throughout everything his mother had. The concerns of his sister matched the ones of his own. Their father had been the last person that he wanted to involve in all that, even more so now that Tinarah was pretty involved in this.

As Chrono waited to hear what the council would say regarding the deal with their father, not that he had high hopes regarding what some of them would say, he started looking around to find another distraction of sorts. Which lead to him spotting Illiana walking out while just catching what she said before fully leaving the meeting. It was odd hearing that she was going to go with them like, though he supposed it made sense given the other option she could've gone. She didn't seem like someone who would like the realm of darkness and the closest (MoK assumes) he's gotten was that time in the incredible world. Not pleasant, not pleasant at all.

 

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Take looked between everyone as they discussed places they needed to go for a material. One place mentioned was the realm of darkness and the other was Tinarah and Chrono's homeworld. The boy understood the advantage he'd have, being a prince of heart and whatever. But as the discussion revealed more of the tension going on with Tinarah and Chrono's situation, and as more people jumped in to help out Torrin. Eventually the boy spoke up,"I know it would probably be better off for me to go to Orphic Coast... but from what I'm hearing and how everyone is split. I feel the need to go with Chrono and Tinarah to their homeworld." the boy looked over towards the two with a bit of a reassuring smile though he wasn't naive to believe him going was going to immediately make it easier for them. But he wanted to be there.
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Chrys resisted the urge to roll her eyes at the general chaos Illiana was causing. Instead she focused on the choice presented. It was a no-brainier really; she had already decided that she owed Tinarah, even if the girl didn't need her help. Even if she hadn't, the alternative was relatively unappealing. Not only had she worked for a madman who wanted to destroy all of darkness, but most of the people going were on her 'avoid at all costs' list. It would just be better for everyone if she didn't bother anyone from the dark realm again, and stayed away from the princess's to boot. Tinarah had some concerns though. It seemed that there had been trouble in the past, and that the two sibling's presence might cause some trouble.

Her services might be in demand after all. For the most part, she stayed silent to see what the council would rule in regards to what Tinarah mentioned, as it might include key instruction on how to proceed with the mission should trouble arise. However, when Take spoke she finally spoke her first words of the morning.

"If it affects your decision at all, I fully intend to head to Lux Horologium. So if that eases your concerns about the split at all, you can go where you think you'll be more useful." Chrys shrugged. She didn't know much about Take, but he was on the list of people not to be alone with, which automatically put him on her list of people to avoid entirely. It was just easier if they didn't have to go on a mission together. Of course, she couldn't avoid it forever, but the fact that the princesses could go to the realm of darkness with little consequence was a convenient excuse to hold off on that inevitability. Still, she would do what she had too. ​

 

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Take looked over at Chrys as she tried to eplain she intended on going if the split was an issue, but the boy crossed his arms and said,
"It's less about the split and more about the situation. And no not because I think I alone am going to turn a tide of some kind... Chrono and Tinarah are my friends. I would want to be there for them regardless of how this is split. The split was just more of a logistical reason to go. But even now knowing you'd go and it'd even it out... it doesn't change the fact I want to go with them." he didn't want to admit it was more personal than strategic but here he was doing it anyway.
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