Breath of Fire Arc

[Dracos]

The waves in the stone increased, a storm upon the formerly calm sea.

-And for what reason do you seek this fallen god, Hotaru?-

Fearless Leader

[RyderHakubi]

As the shrine glowed, Ryder smiled...

Thank you...

He still did not take his eyes off the shrine, because he dared not ruin the event, not that he knew what was going on...

[Anonymous]

"Forgive me for wasting your time and efforts." Disa sincerely apologize, hissing in quiet pain as they carted her down.

She felt so worthless..

She didn't even have the strength..

Forgive me.. She thought out, It seems I couldn't find you afterall.

A deep sadness etched itself in her features, but it was quickly shaken off. She wouldn't let her story end now, not by a long shot.

The fire of determination relit her brown eyes, causing the flecks of jade within them shine in the sunny day. She couldn't lose yet.

Closing her eyes, she began to search for anything that could help her recover.

[Dracos]

They laid her back in the shade of the healer's room.  The healer watching sadly over the proceedings.  Something was wrong here.  The young woman should remain in bed...a few days rest would heal her well enough.

Fearless Leader

[Anonymous]

Disa let out a few more ragged coughs, but didn't cease in her attempts to probe her own aura. Something was wrong with it on its most basic level, something she just couldn't figure out...

Groaning, she continued to try and figure out what it was.

Her body was perfectly fine! But she could feel her life force begin to unravel.

Gritting her teeth in determination, she began to send her mystical senses deeper than the material world. The torquoise shield marking on her brow began to dully glow. It was flickering badly, though.

Almost like a lightbulb that was about to burn out.

A tired smile lit up her face at the discovery, though.

No wonder she was dying. This world didn't have any access points to draw the mana that sustained her.

She rewarded her discovery with another set of ragged coughs. Dragging her arm across her mouth, she grimaced in distaste at the blood that came off.

Now, to get to work.

A pained smile was on her lips as she began to gently ask the mana that existed in this world to follow her request.

Ten minutes later, she slumped into unconsciousness. Her expression was one of contentment, though.

It'd take time...

But she'd recover...

[RangerShade]

Ami wished that her computer was available.

All this phenomena and no way to record or analyze it.  >_<

[Asrana]

Hotaru closed her eyes again, focusing on the sensation in the back of her mind.

-To help my friends, to help those I encounter in need...And to help my friends and I go home...-

She paused for a moment, -How may I address you?-

[Dracos]

Hotaru felt a gentle probing through her thoughts.  Her memories...and dreams coming to the forefront of her mind in an instant...flashing across her vision.

-I see young warrioress.  Thy intent is pure.  Once I was known as the Dragon God, over this world I watched and protected it's people.  For ages my children were the guardians of this world, fighting evil wherever it would rear it's ugly head.  But...to look at us now...  my people fallen, bereft of their pride.  The guardians of this world shattered and broken.  I am merely Ladon, now nothing more than an ancient watcher who mourns the passing of this world.  And waits for my final son...  the last prince of my people to come.-

the voice fades away, but the warmth persists in the back of Hotaru's mind.  The shrine continues glowing, a draconic face appearing on it.

Fearless Leader

[Asrana]

Hotaru opened her eyes again, staring at the draconic face questioningly.

[Dracos]

-Warrioress, you wish for the power to protect your friends.  But...how willing are you to protect others as well?-

Fearless Leader

[Asrana]

Hotaru took a moment to gather her thoughts, -If...if someone needs help and I can help without impairing my friends or our journey...I will try to-

[Dracos]

-What do you seek warrioress?-

Fearless Leader

[Asrana]

Hotaru quirked her head curiously, -Would you please clarify?-

[Dracos]

The voice continued in her head...

-You come before my shrine, the homeland of my people.  You claim to wish to protect your friends.  But that is not all.  Why do you truly seek the power?-

Fearless Leader

[RangerShade]

"I don't suppose that either one of you knows what's going on?"

Ami was near her wits end, maybe a fresh suggestion might help.