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This is a section for scenes from DSK with the writer's original behind-the-scenes discussions intact. Think of this like DSK: Director's Commentary. Some of them offer interesting insight into what's going on in the scene, others are just silly jokes. Well, most of them are silly jokes. If you don't get some of the jokes, well, don't worry. You're probably not as nutty about video games/Harry Potter/anime as we are, so don't worry about it. Well, on with the show! |
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CHAPTER
67 Hollow-Thorn:
Little
one, you won't beat me with darkness! *The
Hollow-Thorn screams, and soon the joint efforts of Mihako, Kuja,
Tobias and Thorn cause it to shatter into thousands of pieces like
the others.* Mihako: Lierlo, what were you and Allen doing last night? I noticed you
were not in your room, so I went to look for you and found you in
Allen's bed. The two of you were doing something very odd and making
very strange noises. I was wondering what you were... *Trails off
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105 CHAPTER
106 Laurenza:
Kuja could always... dress up as a girl... *They
enter Fidea. The buildings are all of a similar colour scheme to
those peoples' outfits. The city looks like something out of a children's
storybook, walls of houses like pink wafer biscuits with strawberry
icing roofs. Everywhere they look are couples: men and women, all
holding hands, kissing and talking. There are pink and red heart-shaped
balloons in the air all around them.* *They
go inside. The inside of the building does not look much like a
temple. The floor is made of white tiles and the doors are bamboo
partitions. There is a faint sound of trickling water from in the
distance.* Tifanel: *Chasing after her.* I've been trying to catch her for
like five minutes now! CHAPTER
107 *Scorn seems to have bought a chunky, daft-looking necklace that
she is now tying round her neck.* Kuja: So we really didn't have to come here after all. Li:
...Are you thinkin' about Red? CHAPTER
108 Thorn: *Takes
the map.* Hmm, it looks like it should be just south of this point,
not a long walk. Let's go! *The
others follow him. The gang squeeze their way into the giant tent
and find some great seats near the front row. Thorn looks very excited
and takes it upon himself to buy a big box of popcorn (that everyone
else is helping themselves to as well). After a while of waiting,
the spotlights flicker on to reveal a tall man standing in the centre
of the tent. He is wearing a large top hat, a suit that is covered
in black and white stripes and he is holding a long cane. He is
evidently the Ringmaster.* Ringmaster: You haven't seen anything yet. The show has only just begun! *He
swings his cane again and many of the circus attractions swarm the
tent. They seem to be performing beyond what is physically possible,
though. The clowns are flying over the audience's heads, throwing
buckets of golden shining light. Even members of the audience are
flying as well, carried by the odd Magick of the place. Swarms of
brightly-coloured birds fly everywhere, multiplying and vanishing
as they go. Even the seats the audience are sitting on seem to be
moving, and are changing colours and shape before their eyes.* Kuja: But if that were the case, it would mean someone else made all those
horrible things appear during the show... Thorn: The fear, the monsters. All those images that appeared during the
show, that's what she's feeling. That's what she sees you as... Woman:
*Looks offended.* We emissaries of Amyrian are not cheesy
tourist entertainers! Saffron: *Is very excited.* I'm finally home! *She takes Thorn's hand and
runs into the town with him.* Kitzie: Hi
Saffy! *Looks at one of the wind chimes.* Ooh... Red: You're right. *She turns to Thorn, as he steadily starts to get
up and brush the dust off him.* I'm sorry Thorn, it had to be done.
*She turns back to the Wyvern and holds out a hand. It is flying
around above them quite quickly though, and she finds it difficult
to hit it with a spell.* Oh for god's sake... *Suddenly, she pulls
out two shiny pistols from her belt and starts shooting at the Wyvern
instead. She seems to be a much better shot with a gun than a spell.* Red: Before we battled Paige, Thorn asked me to return the power he lost
when he fought his dark self, in Finn. And I did, but after we defeated
Paige, I got rid of it. I didn't tell you, Thorn, in case you took
it the wrong way. Kitzie: *Sits at a table. On top of the table, she looks at a strange, spinning
orb with a piece of thread winding itself around it.* Oooh... *Holds
her hand over it.* Thorn: Heh... Well, thanks for your time. Tifanel: *Is leaning against one of the bookcases, his head drooped and snoring
gently.* Celaselle: I got you the special passes. Don't you love me? *Attaches them
to the front of their clothes, almost stabbing them with the pins.* CHAPTER
113 Lierlo: Yes... well, so we also heard a suggestion that jewels are the source
of Mana. I personally don't think that theory holds much water,
so I think it would be beneficial to search for the real source. *They
head off to a nice, affordable inn and turn in for the night. Everyone
goes to their rooms and drifts off to sleep. Well, almost everyone.
Lierlo and Apathy are in bed, holding each other close, and are
kissing. Kuja, suffering from one of his occasional pangs of insomnia,
happens to catch a glimpse of them through the slightly open door
as he walks past. He stops and makes a disapproving noise.* Apathy: Yes, it is funny, as I recall you telling us it's useless to try
and help her. *Both
Lierlo and Apathy look deeply offended by this and give him a punch
each, though Apathy's is slightly harder.* Tifanel: *Quietly.* Wonder who the Pope is. My bet's on it being some crabby,
ancient bloke. Kuja: *Slings his jacket over his arm and goes to the gang.* Now that
mess is over, let's go. CHAPTER
114 Kitzie: Go for the jugular! Lierlo: *Grips hold of his rapier rather tightly.* I'm a bit nervous. Laurenza: *Sighs and takes a handful of Kitzie's popcorn.* Commentator:
Hello and welcome to the 105th annual Vallenge Fierce Swords contest! Zack: What's his name? 'The Deadly Viper!' Oh, is that a snake around
his neck? Must be his mascot. Looks like he might be one slippery
customer. Kitzie: Yay Lierlo! *Chants, waving her foam finger.* "Go Lierlo! Show
'em what you know! Stick in your rapier and make the blood flow!" Kuja: If it carries on like this, it's going to be very boring. I might
end up going to sleep after all. *The
matches continue in this vein for a while. Tifanel outshines everyone
in the katana division, pulling off impressive moves all around,
except perhaps Secret Weapon who seems just as good as him. Red
is the top of her league, beating opponent after opponent. Lierlo,
however, is merely average and is only winning his matches by pure
luck.* Red: *Smiles, then raises her other gun and fires straight at his crotch.* Tifanel: Blade Wave! *A shockwave of energy
blasts outwards from it and knocks Honourable Blade clean out of
the ring.* Laurenza: Kuja, it wasn't a complete waste of time. Tif and Red won a lot
of jewels. *The
gang regain their bearings and open their eyes. They notice two
things immediately that are different: firstly, Kitzie has disappeared.
Secondly, they are all now about 8 years old. Little Tifanel is
dressed in plain grey overalls, with the words 'EBWU TIFANEL 001'
printed across the front in bold black lettering. Young Kuja has
soft brown hair and is quite pale and sickly looking. He is wearing
a black oriental-style shirt, a pair of shorts and white shoes.
Young Lierlo has slightly longer hair, tied in a tiny ponytail at
the back, and is dressed in Luneblanche robes. He still has Smiley
around his neck. Little Laurenza is wearing very expensive and regal-looking
clothes and a sulky expression. Little Thorn's hair is much shorter,
it hangs just below his ears all around his head and looks darker
and dirtier. His eyes are a vivid green and he is wearing a black
vest and white jeans. Young Red has long blonde hair, blue eyes
and a long white dress.* Lierlo: If I'm not mistaken, it looks like we've all been turned into kids...
somehow. Celaselle: Sure, I'll see what I can do. But I'm always helping you guys out
and sometimes it's dangerous to my health. *Waggles her staff at
them, which appears to be stuck back together with duct tape.* I
haven't forgotten about what you did to my... uh... staff. Maybe
if you gave me a little sweetener, even a potentially dangerous
job will seem appealing... *Red
is silently paying attention to the teacher.* Mrs.
White: *Write down their names.* Ok, that's you all registered
now. For those of you that don't know, I'm Mrs. White. *Taps the
board again and chalk writing of her name appears on it.* Lierlo: *Quietly.* Oh dear, looks like Laurenza's in trouble. *Whilst
they play, Thorn and Red watch theirs and the other children's games,
and notice that every so often a child is taken inside by a teacher
for seemingly no reason.* *They
go back inside and sit down.* Man:
*Watches the energy fade away for a moment, looking thoughtful.*
There is another way... *Takes the sword from her and plunges it
into his own chest. Blood pours out as he falls on to her body.* CHAPTER
117 Thorn: Something creepy? *The
town smells strongly of fish.* Laurenza: *Nods.* If that's all, we'll be going now. CHAPTER
118 Lierlo: Sorry ladies, but we're both spoken for. *Takes Apathy's hand and
he stands up. They embrace and then walk back over to the other
table, as the two girls pass each other slightly bewildered looks.* Tifanel: *Hits the sand pretty hard.* Whoa... you're really strong for a
girl! Tifanel: Yeah well, I ain't ever been on a water-goin'
ship before. I don't know all the nautical terms or anythin'. Laurenza: Red, have you ever been on a sailing ship like this before? Laurenza: *Smiles and kisses her.* CHAPTER
120 Daimonion:
*Turns back to the girl.* As I was saying before the mean
lady interrupted, what's the matter? CHAPTER
121 Sheridan:
*Sniffles.* Can I have the blue plaster with the planes
on? Kuja: Oh great. You've probably just funded a new tank for those mad Goddess'
f followers to go Demon hunting in. Kitzie: Li-Li will be happy his grave is all pretty. *Tifanel
shepherds them inside the house, but is abruptly brought back to
reality by the sound of his mobile ringing in his pocket.* CHAPTER
125 Apathy: But let's go destroy this cave. Better to be safe than sorry. Kuja: I would, but I'm quite inclined to be uncivil towards her. Maybe
I don't have these super human forgiveness powers that everyone
else seems to have. *Meanwhile,
on the beach, Tifanel is duelling with Mina. Chiara is on coastline,
fishing and trying to ignore them. Tifanel pushes Mina over and
pins her down, making the two of them laugh. Chiara grips her rod
a little harder and the line is charged with some kind of purple
energy that travels into the water. Several fish float to the surface.* Lierlo: That spell... Kuja: That sounds like an appealing idea. Esther: Now for phase two... CHAPTER
128 Rin: *Approaches Roreille.* Roreille D'lor, is it possible you've become
even more radiant than the last time I saw you? Ares: Hmm... That's strange. Thorn, do you remember where my ManusBlade
went? Li: Yeah, ok. I admit I did some nasty stuff, but after this has all
blown over, you guys can forgive me, right? You've forgiven Ares,
for cryin' out loud. I thought she was supposed to be some big bad! *Kuja
is now dressed as a clown. His face is painted with bright makeup
and he has a huge rainbow wig on. He is dressed in baggy dungarees
and ridiculously huge shoes. He is also wearing a large scowl.*
CHAPTER
131 Chiara: Tifanel... I never got to... I don't want to die without you knowing...
*Turns to Tifanel and kisses him.* Chiara: Yeah, um, Tif... we should talk about what happened back there... Thorn: Well, she's gone, and that's all that matters... Except, what do
we do about Palamoor? Laurenza: Don't be ridiculous. You've been a great friend and a
real help along the way. You're welcome to come and stay with us
at the castle. *They
board The Destiny and head back to Dalimoor.* |
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136 Tifanel: Yeah, just a lil' trip. Rin: I agree wholeheartedly. Family is of the utmost importance. Chiara: I caught this today, you... poop! Ana: *Slams two cars together.* Chiara: *Gives him a hard stare.* Oh, you big dolt! Of course there's another reason. Don't you get it? I want to come because I want to be with you! *Takes a deep breath.* I love you, you crazy fool! Tifanel: Yeah, it's just… I'm me and you… you're a pretty young girl. I didn't think you'd want me like that. Tifanel: Well, don't you reckon I'm too old for you? Lahrne: Um... *Looks around anxiously, as if Thorn is going to jump out any moment and tell him not to.* Sure, I'll give it a try! Chiara: Squee! Thank you! Hit me with your time rays, baby! Lahrne: Ohh... hope dad won't be mad with me... Thorn: *Is silent for a while, but soon shakes his head.* It's okay. We'll sort it out. Kitzie: Oh no, Lahrney might get in trouble! Chiara: *Grins at Tifanel.* You're a hunky man. Will you pre-chew my food for me? CHAPTER
137 Chiara: *Looks huffy.* You should respect your elders, Nelly! Felicity: Tifanel? *Recognises him at last. She cries out and hugs him tightly* Oh, Tifanel! Is it really you? You've grown so much, dear! Tifanel: Uh, she's uh… the grandmother of a friend. I brought her to Earth… 'cos she needs some… um… medicine from here. *Grins not entirely convincingly.* Felicity: You don't know the half of it. Riley… Riley went to prison. Tifanel: Well, I took the job as Royal Guardian that Riley found me, and I've been there ever since. Life's never dull there. Lemme tell ya a couple of things that've happened… *Meanwhile, back at the castle, Lahrne pokes his head around Kitzie's bedroom door. He's holding something behind his back.* Kitzie: But I do like you, Lahrney. Chiara: Really? I thought you'd hit me with your smacky stick... or at least yell at me a little! CHAPTER
138 Ferryman: *Turns back to them.* So, got business in Miledgia or is it a pleasure trip? Laurenza: Don't worry about us. I don't think we've got anything worth the pirates stealing anyway. Laurenza: Well... *Smiles in an embarrassed way.* ...I've never actually sailed one myself before, but I saw my father doing it... Red: Unfortunately, I think I agree..! *She grabs hold of Laurenza and jumps off the ship* Laurenza: *Quietly.* I thought the days of piracy were long gone, but I guess if people like us still insist on using sailing ships, there's the opportunity to mug us. I wonder what they're like... Peg legs? Eyepatches? Amber: Red... and Laurenza? I remember you guys! You came to Velaz for the Imperial Ball, right? Made off with a really nice trinket too. Red: HI. Amber: Good job, girls. Maybe you should consider joining my crew full time? *Two long cannon-like weapons extend from the front of the ship and fire powerful lasers at the cave. The flotsam is blasted into tiny pieces.* Man: I should beat you again for your insolence! *Takes his belt off and slaps it against his palm threateningly.* Red: Well, no. I mean, I understand why he's like that, but it doesn't change how I feel. And I feel angry. CHAPTER
139 *The cannons extend and shoot two super-charged streams of water at the fire. The fire is quickly doused.* CHAPTER
140 Tifanel:*Sighs, allowing himself to be pulled along.* I want a friend, not a date! Tifanel: A 'safe' distance? We're not gonna like... blow up bombs or nothin'... I thought we could just have a couple of beers. Tifanel: I think you'd look good in one of them big, tall ones with the... plaity bits and the curls... *Hiccups loudly.* Yeah, just like that... a big old w-w-wig. Don't ya think? Thorn: Relationships always have ups and downs. It's just how it goes, Tifanel. *Puts a hand on Tifanel's shoulder in a friendly way.* Thorn: Chiara, Tif probably had that left over in his pocket from before he got with you. Kuja: So... read any good books lately? CHAPTER
141 Thorn: *Touches his face gently and kisses him.* Apology accepted. Oh, if I'm coming too, I ought to get some things together. Kuja: She just thinks she is. I'm very glad The Fate actually still works. I was afraid it wouldn't start ever since Mihako took her permanent nap. Thorn: I don't think so. You're not defined by who your parents were and what they did. Unless you'd like to be a doctor, in which case I won't stop you. Heather: Oh Vi, haven't you figured it out yet? Kuja and Thorn were woken by the cat at the same time because they slept together. They're... you know... *Giggles.* CHAPTER
142 Alexander: *Sits on the sofa and touches a dark patch on the material.* This sofa is still stained, I see. Young Kujata spilt blackcurrant juice on it and we never got it clean. Heather had kittens about it, but it didn't bother me. It was a hideous sofa to begin with. Thorn: Don't worry, I'm sure there'll be lots of other places away from the lake to sit. Violet: Maybe you boys can sneak a kiss whilst your father's not looking. Heather: I wouldn't trade him for the world. Thorn: No way! *Draws his ManusBlade and defends himself with it.* Alexander: *Is struck by the spell and screeches horribly. He crumples beneath Thorn, twitching and whimpering. It seemed to really hurt him.* *Just before the blade strikes Alexander, Kuja suddenly for some reason jumps in its path, making him take the brunt of the blow instead.* Alexander: I will not speak their name. They have been dormant for a while, but they're now making their move. All must beware. CHAPTER
143 Thorn: These creatures... what are they? Ryo: Hmph... *Steps out towards them. He is dressed the same as the others. He has longish and straight hair, which is dark brown in colour. He is also wearing a green bandana and dark glasses are covering his eyes, even though they're indoors. The gang feel there is something familiar about him, but they cant quite place what it is.* Fine. I guess we could do with all the help we can get. CHAPTER
144 *One of the Hallowed Knights that is still in action clobbers the distracted Tifanel around the head.* Thorn: *Holds his hand out towards the Hallowed Knights.* Centé! *He cats the fire spell at them, scorching them.* Ryo: *Is just fast enough to block Tifanel with his own sword, umistakably Li's custom broadsword, Loretta.* Red: He might listen to you... After all, he's most loyal to you. Tifanel: *Sneers.* Yeah, sure. I You're just usin' Niko and Vanda, like you used the Hallowed Knights for your own means… I bet you're hopin' Vanda will think you're some kinda hero and put out! Tifanel: *Stands over Ryo.* Say goodnight, old pal...! *Drives his sword downwards into Ryo's chest. However, instead of piercing his flesh, the sword clanks against him hard and the tip is bent out of shape.* What the...?! Thorn: *Shakes head.* Hypocrites. C'mon, let's deal with this guy. Ruther: Oof...! Agh! Fiaran, with frozen wings, harden my defences! *His spears build an ice wall around him, which Rin continues to assault with his bottle.* CHAPTER
145 Lierlo: Heh... *Veers the conversation into less dangerous waters by drawing attention to the Encyclopaedia Demonica.* These are Manjimau, right? It says here they're quite peaceful and harmless. Perhaps we could just set them free in Loliusin Hollow? Thorn: I'm sure there's a phone book around here somewhere. *He goes off to find it.* Ruther: I'll show those heretics the cost of wronging I, Ruther Philan! May Amyrian's light guide my blades! *As the boy leaves, the horse transforms into a carousel ride, leaving the two farmers completely baffled.* Rin: Already you can hear the ominous clank of the ball and chain. My girl has a good grip on Tifanel. Red: Well... Tif obviously just doesn't understand fishing. It's supposed to be a whole lot of sitting, doing nothing and waiting. That's the point. Thorn: Women never, ever say what they're really thinking. They're like an Rubik's cube- you get one layer solved, but you flip it over and the rest of it is still a muddle and you have to rearrange everything to try and solve it. Thorn: Maybe you two should make up, Tif... It's not nice to see you not getting on. Kuja: You're not one for spontaneously bursting into song, are you? CHAPTER
146 *The scene fades to white and then we see inside the bar again. Rin is pouring drinks for the customers, but his attention is mainly focused on a young woman standing before him. She is a quite beautiful and dominant figure, with wavy, raven hair and sky blue eyes. She leans on the bar top and speaks in a gentle voice.* Boy: Yeah, they've been dead for a long time... *His eyes darken.* ...And so have I... Lahrne: Hey, look! A clue! *He picks up a small piece of paper from near one of the bodies. It has been neatly folded.* Thorn: Of course. If it's something you want to do, something you'd feel better for doing and something you're capable of, the least you can do is try, right? And I think you'd be good at it. I mean, you're intelligent, so it wouldn't be too much of a stretch mentally. Kuja: Heh heh, you're right. So sometime in the future, I'll go to medical school and then you'll have to call me Dr Greyfare. *Grins.* Daimonion: Pretty much. Cooking, cleaning the toilet… You could even use me as your own personal punch bag and there's nothing I can do about it because of this infernal bracelet! *Shows them a small, metal device clipped round his upper arm.* Red: Apathy, I like how you think. Daimonion: A diabolical contraption made by humans. It seals my Magick to a degree and accentuates my Djinn instincts, so I get a nasty pain every time I do something naughty. Chiara: *Looks a bit foolish.* Oh yeah... But best friends should have sleepovers together, like in the same room! You can stay in my room tonight and we'll do girly things! Thorn: Let's get him upstairs, quick. Chiara: Shush up, Kuja. Tif's my boyfriend and Ares is my best friend, so of course they'll come to help my daddy. CHAPTER
148 Shiloh: Where in the sam hill have y'been? Ya disappear without a trace, y'don't tell me where you're goin', y'don't write, y'don't call! I've been worried ill 'bout ya! Years, Rin, it's been years! Well, it's sure nice y'finally came back to see me, but it's only 'cos y'needed somethin'! Ares: Hi, I'm Ares. Ares: Bus... boat? Tifanel: Well... they might in the big cities, I dunno, but our local village is a bit... backward. Tifanel: He also collects dead things in a shoebox under his bed... Tifanel: It's the great minds thing again, ain't it? Ariella: And it's nice to meet you, Chiara's friends. You're here to get new glasses for Rin, aren't you? Tifanel: Looks kinda precarious to walk through. Shiloh: I'm glad. I've sure missed ya, Rin. *They reach the mountain peak and Chiara lands, setting Ares down. They are stood before a monstrous nest filled with glinting treasure and other pretty artefacts. Among the trinkets are several squawking Gryphon chicks. The mother Gryphon and Tifanel are also there, the Gryphon yanking hard at Tifanel's sword, trying to wrench it from his hands.* *Tifanel manages to get his sword totally out of the Gryphon's grasp. It consequently becomes quite angry and rears back, roaring like a lion.*
Thorn: But its nice to have someone be a replacement, right? Triironhn: Let's go then. Ares: What kind of stuff have you been doing? Trohn: Let's go check out that tree, then. Red: Wait a minute. I'm not sure I want to take directions off a disembodied voice. Trhon: *Nods.* Sure will *They step outside Cain and start sizing him up. Kuja and Alexander (now conscious) approach them, as Cain brings his head outside.* Chiara: I dunno, Tif always seems to carry loads of tools with him. He might have a couple of spades too. Kuja: Oh, don't encourage him. He'll never shut up now. Laurenza: Oh no, I don't think that window will hold out against them forever. We need to protect ourselves somehow. Kuja: Only one way to find out. *Starts charging a spell.* Burning rage rooted in the fiery depths of my soul... Tifanel: It's so weird in here. Kinda like a labyrinth and not very tree-like... Red: Oh, and here was me thinking they were related to Larzel. Kuja: Heheh, so don't anyone sneeze. CHAPTER
150 Lierlo: *Looks like he's had a brilliant idea.* That's it! That's how we can beat them...! Apathy: You're not seeing what he's trying to say. The Ethaw bat's only desire is to exist. They dislike the empty Void of nothingness they live in and scour it for any matter to make them more real. They are afraid of being nothing! Lierlo: Are you familiar with a spell called a Fear Shadow? Apathy: It is a spell that shows the victim the thing they are most afraid of. *They sit back inside Cain and he begins the spell. Alexander wraps his tendrils protectively around Kuja. The whole area is plunged into complete darkness, so much so they cannot even see their hands in front of their faces. Gradually, they begin to see Chiara singled out in front of them.* Kuja: I don't care. I can't stand watching Thorn be tormented like this... and I'm also not too comfortable with seeing my own dead body. *He rushes to Thorn and holds him close.* Thorn, it's okay... *A scene begins to appear before him, but it is one of total destruction. Houses are ruined, trees are burning and people are slaughtered.* Mihako: Why did you hate me? Why did you seal me away? I am practically dead and yet you still do not care! Mihako: You have done nothing to find a way to bring me back. Nothing! Red: I reckon so. Even so, that's a damn big snake. Ares: If it is, I kind of don't want to think about it. All the poor people that might've been on it... *Alexander, Kuja and Tifanel go to examine The Destiny's engines whilst the others go back inside.* Chiara: *Goes to Cain.* Hey Mr. Treeman, are you okay? You don't look so good. Ares: You can't eat Rin! Laurenza: Now what are those? Red: Let's try not to think about eating, shall we? Thorn: Do you think they need a hand? *The ship latches onto the other side of the debris with claw-like pincers. A hatch opens and a small group of people look out. Each are dressed wildly differently, with clothes from varying times and cultures, but are unified by the same gas mask-like device they are all wearing.* Kuja: *Steps outside.* Excuse me, are you by any chance trying to cannibalise my ship? Young Man: At one point we might have said that, yeah, but a better description would be that we live here. Older Man: Well, like the young man suggested, we started out being stuck here. We each fell out of time on way or another and ended up here. We banded together to try and find a means of escape, but in the end we just decided to stay here. CHAPTER
150 Tifanel: What? *Looks a bit annoyed.* Why is this sorta thing always my responsibility? What ever happened to the chores rota we were supposed to have? Tifanel: *Isn't pacified by that.* Nah, ya know what I think it was? It's 'cos you guys were all couples. 'Oh Tif, he's a single loser, so he ain't got nothin' better to do than cook and clean for us.' Lahrne: Heh heh yeah, Dai's our bitch-slave! Chiara: Um... I could try reading the cards. They might reveal some stuff about the future... in easier to understand words than the prophecy. Daimonion: I've been in your dreams. I've seen what haunts your unwaking moments. What is it you're hiding behind those amber frames of yours? Kuja: The prophecy is written in verse. I'm fairly certain it's not meant to be taken literally. Tifanel: Don't worry, Rin, you can have some of my food. *Shares his dinner with Rin.* Jadarthfeyr: *Sighs.* I am sorry to interrupt you at a mealtime, Lierlo, but I am afraid I have some bad news... Jadarthfeyr: I am afraid it is your sister, Lierlo. She has been... attacked. Thorn: Hi, Roreille. Roreille: Oh hello, Lierlo and friends. I am glad you came. Red: Rin, please, this is hardly the time or place. Chiara: Lolo, just remember to be careful. It wouldn't be fun if you got attacked too! Roreille: Yes. I know it seems extreme, but it was the only way to get Lierlo into the council. He is truly the best person for the job, but the Elders would just not accept that. *Looks down.* I suppose I did not help matters by getting them to agree in the first place, then changing my mind… Thorn: You're popular today, Roreille. Nathaniel: What is this? I knew Siun D'lor quite well... *Firmly.* And I knew he had only one son. Tifanel: What're they feudin' about? Kuja: Nathaniel and Siun... Kindred spirits, eh? Oh, excuse the pun. Laurenza: *Nods.* Oh well, if they both refuse to corroborate their stories, I guess we won't ever know the truth. *Is quiet for a moment.* I wonder how Lierlo and Apathy are getting on. *A few days pass without event. Lierlo and Apathy spent nearly all of their time in the Spirit World, managing the Spirit affairs. He visits from time to time, keeping everyone updated. It seems Nathaniel is still suspicious of Apathy. We rejoin the action one day with Thorn, Kuja, Laurenza, Red and Tifanel playing a game of Trivial Pursuit together.* CHAPTER
151 Red: Oh, I bet Lierlo will be happy to see her. *They contact Lierlo and he comes to the castle immediately. They all study Mihako, who is very quiet and looks oddly vacant.* Thorn: It's hard to tell. *Waves his hand in front of Mihako's face.* Red: Don't stay up too late. Sleep is good for you. *The two of them head to Lierlo's room, where Kitzie was sleeping that night. They find Mihako stood outside her door, holding a vase.* Kuja: Thorn, I think it would be best if we put a sleep spell on Mihako for the rest of the night. Would you do the honours? *The gang gradually disperse, going off to do various things. Kuja takes Mihako with him. Rin settles down in the chair and dozes off after a while.* *Rin is woken by the sound of the gang back in the TV chamber again. They are watching some documentary. He yawns and adjusts his glasses. After a moment or so, Nathaniel Bancroft appears in the room.* Thorn: If you're going to be like that, we suggest you should leave. Jadarthfeyr: Yes. *Cheerily.* They say you are a raging nymphomaniac. Female Voice: What happened? What happened? Kuja: *Grits his teeth and pulls clumps of grass out of the ground, probably to stop himself from beating Thorn up.* Lierlo: *Reappears in a flurry of leaves behind her. He reclaims his rapier and stabs her in the back.* *They head after Lierlo through the portal and arrive somewhere in the Spirit World. Lierlo is attacking Nathaniel by throwing thorns at him. Nathaniel is reflecting them with a Magickal barrier.* Chiara: About how me, Ares and you, daddy, joined this little gang really late on. Everyone else knew each other for ages before, but we had to take in a lot of stuff, a lot of weird stuff, which was never explained to us. I always thought Lierlo and Apathy were twin brothers, then they go and hold hands and kiss and stuff… *Kuja has a strange look in his eyes. He picks up one of the books, titled 'Regaining Lost Personalities,' and starts tearing the pages out in a frenzy.* Thorn: I'm going, I'm going. *Leaves quickly.* Thorn: Even still, we ought to get the door. Tifanel: Evelyn! *Can't help himself. He leaps up and grabs her into a tight hug, despite her being soaking wet.* Evelyn: You left your address with me and said I could come and see you if I was ever in trouble. Evelyn: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you. You just…. You just don't touch a girl there, okay? Laurenza: Oh Lierlo, we don't think you're crazy, just… not well. Thorn: I guess so. Is there anything we can do to help him? Kuja: I know you don't want to talk about them, but could you please tell us a little more about the people that destroyed your world? Can you describe them at all? Cain: There were flashes of light and rumbling sounds, graduating into loud booms. It was like… Tifanel: So just… Don't get your knickers in a twist over this, Chi. It's you I'm with now. Anyway, she won't be here long. Kuja: her. *Shoves Rin aside.* Get out of my way, I like to pretend I'm a doctor. *Examines Chiara.* This is quite a deep wound. Laurenza: Well, let me try mine. *Crouches by Chiara and holds her hands over her.* Regenerative forces that dwell in the white realms above, I beseech you. Restore my ally with your blessed light! Healing Aura! *Tiny white lights, like shining fireflies, circle Chiara and stem her bleeding.* Evelyn: Tif? I'm also sorry for what I did to you. I guess it was really selfish... Evelyn: *Looks at him sadly for a moment, then leaves.* CHAPTER
154 Kuja: I hope so. I shouldn't brood over it too much, I suppose. You can't change the past, so I'll just add it to my ever-growing list of regrets. Alexander: Kuja's mother and I... We're having a baby! Alexander: Thank you! Heather's so happy about it, which is rather good. I've been in the doghouse for a while for eating the faces off her koi carp... *Looks a bit embarrassed.* Kuja: *Suddenly looks very disturbed.* Thorn, use your Dark Angel powers. Can you feel what I'm feeling? Thorn: *Nods and addresses Cain.* You wanted to talk to us? Cain: I couldn't see who it was, as you were all deep inside me, but I definitely felt suspicious of one of you. I don't mean to worry you, but my instincts tell me one of your friends may be plotting against you... Kuja: *Watches Lahrne for a moment, but decides the news is more important than asking him what he's doing.* Cain thinks one of us can't be trusted. Kuja: So all of us that were there on the trip through the Void need to go and see him tomorrow, so he can remember who it was he felt suspicious of. Lahrne: I'm trying to get ready for my Time Magick test. Lyrian's coming to test me to make sure I've been practicing... *Looks guilty.* ...And I haven't... Ares: Maybe we could help you? Kuja: Tifanel, just because you'll never, ever have sex it doesn't mean everyone else is a virginal loser. Rin: *Smiles a little.* This is all very thoughtful of you all. *Unusually, he doesn't make a flirtatious comment to Ares.* Chiara: They're right, daddy. You just haven't found the right woman yet! …Or man! Laurenza: Thorn once told me something when I was worried about Ana and me. He said parent and child bonds take time to form. Just spend time with Chiara, Rin, and give her a chance. I'm sure you'll come to love her. Thorn: I'll help you if you want, Tif. Daimonion: *Without looking up from his cleaning.* I'd say if you want to know something about a plant, you should ask the experts. Rin: So you believe these Ylcian people might have some medicine for a suffering Demon tree? Rin: Then I suppose that's quite kind of you, Daimonion. I appreciate your concern for me. *Rin joins the others (Red, Ares, Laurenza, Kuja and Kitzie) on The Destiny and Kuja sets the course for Ozoma.* Red: I hope it isn't full of giant squids or nasties like that. Red: You should. You two come up with the most outlandish things I've ever heard. Kids would love it. Rin: Your words wound me, both of you. I haven't actually been to Ozoma, no, but I have heard of it at least. It's supposed to be a very lush planet full of natural beauty. Red: Oh, I'm sure you'll find some girl who catches your eye. *The youth brings them to a village and removes the spell. This place more closely matches Rin's description of Ozoma than the battlefield did. It is a beautiful, lush place with many exotic plants. There isn't a road or a modern machine in sight. The buildings are all nestled high in the treetops, constructed out of natural materials and resembling beehives.* Kuja: It sounds like a helicopter. Aruun: Nice to meet you all. *Looks at Kuja's wings, then at the rest of the gang.* Um, what happened to your antennae? Laurenza: *Quietly.* They would have some feathers on if you didn't keep pulling them off and eating them, Kuja. |
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