“Heh… I’m flattered” the Tucana knight exclaimed first before answering the question.
“Not always, just whenever we are outside the kingdom’s area” he claimed.
“We’re here now” looking down, what Pasha would see are the streets with people running through, flashy lights, modern buildings, and several other technologically advanced models. Slowly and gradually, Tucana glided down to the central building of the kingdom; presumably the palace. Upon landing, making sure Pasha landed safely, Tucana removed the chains of the seat. While Pasha stood up from the seat, the throne like chair disappeared.
“The room you are headed to is the one down the left hall after the first corridor, I’ll see you around soon” he ended with a smile as his armor dispersed and turned back into a badge. Attaching the badge to his vest, he ran to somewhere else behind the palace.
Pasha watched as Tucanca vanished from view, as exhaled a long breath. Glancing up at the building before him, a new sense of both fear and excitement coursed through his veins. He'd never seen a building quite as imposing as this. Taking his first step on this new soil, Pasha made his way towards the location Tucana had given him. Everything about this place was so alien to him, not once in his life had he set foot on what could only be described as royal grounds. Not that it mattered to him either way. Something about the word 'royal' and what it stands for didn't sit well in Pasha's mind. Nevertheless, he would do whatever he could to help– what kind of person would he have been to refuse someone's ask for help? Finally he made it, but all he could do was stand in front of the door. Come on, now isn't the time to be hesitant. He reached towards the handle and slowly opened the door.
"Hey man, If you don't want anything, atleast enjoy the view won't you?"
Quebec said before turning towards the figure
“Oh? I’d like to hear what you have to say” Frensa seemed oddly confident even though his clearly addressed that he knew he messed something up.
Syzen glanced at the door.
“Ah, the Pisces has arrived. How was your trip dear Pasha?” He asked almost immediately after he saw the eyes of the newcomer.
The eerie figure moved towards the ledge of the platform and sighed.
“…you two from Mesa?” He asked as his eyes twitched uncontrollably at the two men; Matthew first then Quebec.
Syzen glanced at the door.
“Ah, the Pisces has arrived. How was your trip dear Pasha?” He asked almost immediately after he saw the eyes of the newcomer.
Pasha jumped a little upon hearing the voice. He entered the room, a little hesitantly, but mustered the bravest smile he could. "My trip was… Magical." his mind wandered to the amazing view of the land from the skies, how every colour seemed to dance. Then he began to think about Tucana, and the being's beautiful smile. "So uhm.." he cleared his throat. "I suppose this is where I'm told what exactly is going on, what my role is, and where I will go from here?"
Phoenix shook her head.
“It’s completely fine Luc, I understand you’re not fully fond of her” she confirmed.
“So uh… anywhere you want to go next?”
"I think I might go into town. I haven't been here in a while." Luc said with a shrug, he rubbed his eyes a bit. You really shouldn't have done that, now you're going to have a reputation. He thought to himself.
As Libra Lata was examining her armor, a figure came up behind her.
“Hello there” Draco greeted her, now without his armor on. The scars on his neck were revealed, old ones they seemed to be.
Lata jumped in surprise, nearly stumbling as she turned around. Seeing Draco, she wasn't sure if she was to feel relieved or worried. "Holy shit, you scared the hell out of me," she said. He might be the knight she was to practice against. But she still hadn't a clue on how to work the armor.
“Yes indeed, please have a seat” the chair with the Pisces symbol lit up as the man at the end of the table gestured to it.
“Before we start, I am Syzen Celser, the person who invited you here”
Phoenix nodded and started to think about something.
“Want me to guide you across the kingdom?” She asked, knocking her head to the side in question.
"No, I'm alright." Luc gave a smile that didn't reach his eyes. He had a few things he needed to check on in the town.
Draco jumped a little when Lata turned around as fast as lightning.
“Oh… uh… sorry” he apologized quickly.
He eyed the armor Lata was wearing.
“Looks good on you actually” he commented, staring at the shining armor while also examining it.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Mr Celser." Pasha made his way towards the seat, carefully lowering himself into it. He glanced around at the other, very empty, seats around the table and sighed. "I assume the others have already found their way here?"
Phoenix kept her head down and her hands in front of her.
“Alright, as you say Luc” she started to pace deeper into the halls with the documents covering her face.
“Not all of them but most have” he answered.
“Okay, to business—“ a golden and light-looking armor with one side decorated with white paint to represent a fish and the other side was similar but with black paint instead. The helm of the armor had knight’s visor but a mouthpiece which looked like that of a scuba diver.
"Alrighty, it was wonderfull to meet you." He called after her, opening his bag to move a few books to the side so he could put things inside it.
Pasha couldn't help but stare at the armor, it wasn't exactly his style, but he liked the idea of it. "That's mine? It is a little different to what I was expecting."
In all honesty he wasn't actually expecting anything, but for some reason the words came out from his mouth. He stood up, making his way towards it, inspecting its every angle. "Interesting design, suited for the water I see."
Draco jumped a little when Lata turned around as fast as lightning.
“Oh… uh… sorry” he apologized quickly.
He eyed the armor Lata was wearing.
“Looks good on you actually” he commented, staring at the shining armor while also examining it.
Lata raised a brow at Draco. He was acting different compared to when they had first met. Perhaps it was the new position. She allowed a small smile to play at her lips. "Thank you," she replied. "Please tell me you're not the one I'll have to fight. I still have no idea what I'm doing," she admitted.
“Oh? I’d like to hear what you have to say” Frensa seemed oddly confident even though his clearly addressed that he knew he messed something up.
Cat let her hands drop to her sides and she walked forward to stand in front of him. "I couldn't help but hear the last part of that conversation, and I have to know. Are you seriously going to try and take another kingdom? Because if that is your plan, I may as well join the other side now. Otherwise you'd better have a really really really good reason."
(Sigh. But I feel her on a spiritual level.)
(Same but Cat please don't leaveeeee)
(If he manages to come up with a good enough reason than she'll likely stay. And even if she does decide to switch sides, she has nothing against the other Zodiacs so she's likely to leave them alone. She'll just make this dude's life difficult.)
(…tbh lowkey feel like Xara would join her. If she had literally ANY fighting abilities)
(Cat can't exactly fight, though. She can hunt, and hit most of her targets, because she's done that her whole life. Not really fighting.)
(Uh… I might need Luc to being moving to somewhere first before I continue with his part)
Syzen smiled at the reaction.
“Indeed, you can try it on if you’d like to, it’s quite light compared to the other armors” he claimed as he gestured to the armor.
There were some things worth noting about the armor; bladed curves that represented fins were on the armor’s arm pads and leg pads, the cape of the armor was a white translucent cloth, and most of the armor’s ‘openings’ had net-like cloth covering them.
Draco sighed.
“Unfortunately, you’ll have to fight me but not now obviously” he claimed.
“If it’s working correctly, the speaker inside should be telling you about the capabilities of the armor right?”
(Congratulations, you have put me in a difficult situation XD)
Ara and Frensa turned to face each other.
“Believe it or not, Qiryu was the one who wanted to take us first. Just last month, if the news system ever reached other kingdoms, Qiryu’s royal group of assassins tried to assassinate our prince. They were close, managing to cut the prince’s cheek. Though back then Indas was the one who saved him. The group of killers escaped before we got anyone of them which was sad. But now… since Qiryu’s princess is in our kingdom, most of us are wanting to return the favor for laying a blade on his royal highness” the General claimed.
“Though with that, comes the fun part. If we have the princess of that kingdom in our hands, it’s easy to control the people there so… the taking over part is just a profit”
(Congratulations, you have put me in a difficult situation XD)
Ara and Frensa turned to face each other.
“Believe it or not, Qiryu was the one who wanted to take us first. Just last month, if the news system ever reached other kingdoms, Qiryu’s royal group of assassins tried to assassinate our prince. They were close, managing to cut the prince’s cheek. Though back then Indas was the one who saved him. The group of killers escaped before we got anyone of them which is sad. But now… since Qiryu’s princess is in our kingdom, most of us are wanting to return the favor for laying a blade on his royal highness” the General claimed.
“Though with that, comes the fun part. If we have the princess of that kingdom in our hands, it’s easy to control the people there so… the taking over part is just a profit”
(I sorry, but I'm good at that. Find all the problems!)
"Wait so you're planning to murder a princess that is technically your guest here, all because it's payback? What are we three?" Cat flung her arms out and let them go limp at her sides. She wouldn't show it but the room was slightly spinning around her thanks to the butterfly having bitten her. "Oh man, you're more of an idiot than I first thought. Let me explain this in simple terms so your small mind can comprehend. You can't beat up the other kid just because they bumped you. That ain't how this works."
“Yeah? So what is a better way for this to work oh dear teacher? Tell me, I’m all ears right now. Oh and by the way, if you’re going to go the ‘peaceful negotiation’ route, Qiryu’s not willing to do that” Frensa leaned against the table, crossing his arms and paying full attention to Cat and what she has got to say.
"But if you start an all out war than you are less likely to get more help with things. Plus I came to help with a rogue General not help fight an all out war. That is what all of us zodiacs came to help with, because that's what you said we would be doing. Which is what I will do. I will help you deal with this rogue General, assuming I don't decide to switch sides on you, and then I'm out," Cat looked Frensa in the eyes. "You don't seem to understand that I've seen this play out before. And you are headed right down the path that destroyed not one but two different kingdoms within two years."
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