Under the Sea: Mission start

[voidtreckermods]

After fleeing the strange shapes in the sky the voidtreckers are perhaps not looking forward to yet another mission and indeed the first few days of Fiddlesticks go by without any strange dreams, no warning that another mission might be nigh. Yet on the morning of day five their SCA's will glow with the colours of the void and a holographic message will appear.

Preperations

The dressing room is open once again, though the clothes this time are simple in choice. A wet suit for each void trecker as well as a pair of flippers, a helmet and a breathing pack. It at least has instructions and there will be a little bit of time for them to figure out how to use them. Apart from that there are some waterproof packs for supplies to be packed in.

They will have a couple of hours to get ready for their mission.

Arrival: Blue and Red

"We are now approaching world #7625000129523. Drop order is Red and Blue, Purple then Orange. Red and Blue team to doors. Arrival in world #7625000129523 in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one."

The train shudders and lurches as they exit the void, the view from the window goes from the ever shifting void to a beautiful deep blue sky. They fly through the air and swoop down to land on a sandy beach. The doors open allowing those who are taking part in the Blue and Red missions to debark. The doors close and the train swoops up into the air.

The beach stretches from one side to the other, in the distance as the beach turns into sloping green hills they can see a village. Beyond that there is a jungle. Any red team who check their SCA will see four points, the rock pools.

The villagers have noticed the huge train sweeping down onto their island and so contact is made quickly. They will be quite accepting of the help and explain the situation. They will help any of red team to the rockpools if asked.

Red

The rockpools are built up and indeed made so the water will reach a persons waist if they stand in them. The water is cold but not overly so. When the water shoots up anyone in them will shoot up also.

They will find themselves in a vortex of water, with anyone else who enters that rockpool. The water itself seems to be fighting them, tendrils of water reaching out of the whirlpool to try and drag them further into the chaos. It takes a whole lot of willpower to stay in the centre, the water can be fought with weapons, even with fists. They feel as if they are falling or flying, perhaps both. Surrounded by the pure chaos of the ocean.

Blue

Hopefully they spend the day helping with preparations because when night falls the monsters emerge from the sea. Terrifying twisted creatures. The villagers only have simple weapons but will tell them that fire is helpful against these water creatures.

Hold off the monsters and keep the people safe.

Purple

The doors close and the train flies off into the sky, flying over the island to the other side where it lands on a rocky bay, near tall towering cliffs.

"Purple team to doors." The doors open, allowing the purple team to disembark before flying off once again.

In the cliff face there is a large cave entrance, over the entrance there are symbols, translated by their SCA's. Clear mind, clear heart. Come those who seek to serve.

There are six people stood by the entrance, looking quite surprised at the new arrivals. One, a woman with silver hair recovers enough to speak first. "Ah. Void warriors. We are honoured by your help."

Once introductions are made the spiritual leaders will happily accept the escort and their adventure can begin.

Orange

They fly up and out across the ocean, a longer flight than before but eventually they descend and there is a slight juddering before they land, floating on the ocean.

"Orange team disembark, please use luggage or dressing carriage doors only."

They will step out onto an inflated platform that streches around the train. Down below are the depths of the water and their SCA's show them at the point of Bui. It is below them so all they need to is dive.

The dive takes a while, and depends on their swimming ability but hopefully with a bit of teamwork they arrive at the silent city of Bui.

Comments

[sonoflucis]

"I still think I'm more of a blue guy." Noct said. Gladio had said it brought out his eyes.

When he was asked if he was alright, he wasn't sure how to answer that. "Well...I'm...I'm a little nervous. I'm not sure if I want to be underwater so soon after all the stuff that happened in Altissia..."

[faithfulsupport]

"Agreed." Ignis concurred easily enough. The king's eyes were striking and he'd always personally thought so. But that wasn't a conversation they should be having right now.

Listening to what Noctis was saying now though had his advisor concerned. Noct's safety and comfort came first, and that was the operative in which the blondish man worked. So there's a silence as the king is studied.

Altissia's events were the last thing Ignis knew. And then of course there was the vision Pyrna had given to him before the dog..expired. It made him wonder if both Pyrna and Umbra were tied to Lady LunaFreya's life force. But he couldn't and wouldn't ask Noct. "You're not bound. There's nothing saying you can't go on another team's mission if it better suits you."

Tony's words about the danger of the Red Team missions rang through his mind but he said nothing. Noctis was the king and he could make his own decisions.

[sonoflucis]

"That's the thing, though, Iggy..." Noct bit his lip. "I'm not sure I'm suited for any of the missions. Red is a definite no-go..." He rubbed his arm. "I, at least, feel safe with you."

[faithfulsupport]

The advisor sighed with relief that he hoped wasn't visible on his face after Noctis declared red was not going to be a thing. He didn't even want Tony on those missions but he knew trying to talk the other out of those was a definite waste of time.

So Ignis nodded, trying to smile for the king's sake. "And safe is where I'll keep you." It was something he'd said the night they talked, but he swore an oath at six to keep Noct safe, so whatever it took really. That wouldn't change no matter what world they were in and he'd taken care to tell Noctis as much.

There was another silence as he tried to figure out what to advise his king at this point. So there was a small sigh as he spoke in a gentle tone. "Gladio is on the Blue team, Prompto always follows and I'm the team leader. It makes the most sense to have you be on the team." Not to mention Ignis felt better with the king at his side like they always were. "However, you could stay on the beach and keep the villagers safe."

Unfortunately they were out of time to figure this out in a more properly timed manner.

[sonoflucis]

Noct saw the relief on Ignis' face and it solidified what he thought, which was that Red had the most dangerous missions. He listened to Ignis' advice and nodded. "I think that's what I'll do. That's probably for the best. And that won't be a bother to the rest of the team?"

[faithfulsupport]

The advisor's head shook. "No, it won't be a bother considering we're going to be at the forefront of the fighting. That leaves the villagers in theory huddled together, exposed and vulnerable to anything else that may attack them. The Blue team doesn't have the numbers the others do and some of us are even participating with other teams, which in turn of curse reduces our meager team." It wasn't a happy thing but it was the truth.

And if anyone had an issue with Noctis defending helpless villagers they could come talk to Ignis. And it wasn't a wise idea to test the man who would protect the king with his last breath.

[sonoflucis]

Noct let out a sigh of relief. "Then I will do my best to protect them." He promised. He wasn't sure how much he could do, but he would try. "I noticed that Blue is suffering, numbers wise..."

[faithfulsupport]

There was a smile at Noct's promise and a gentle tone. "That's all anyone can ask."


Ignis sighed at the observation. "We've always had a small team. I'm just lucky that all of you are here since the team was mostly children when I started with them. That was how I met Madoka and Romeo and some of the others." Really he was more than happy to have fighters and those who came over to help, just to protect the children that had no business being out on the field.

Sometimes he wished he could give them flowers or something.

[sonoflucis]

Noct frowned. "It isn't right. No child should be made to fight and protect people. We're supposed to be protecting them." Noct shook his head. "Isn't there something we can do about it?"

[faithfulsupport]

Another sigh and the advisor pushed his spectacles up to the bridge of his nose. "That has been my argument since I arrived and that was what I did on my first mission. I had goblins in front, with Madoka and Romeo behind me." This was how he became so attuned to being constantly busy as well.

Missions weren't any fun for the team leader who basically had to fight, protect, cook for and heal his team. Whatever energy there was left over was for small bits of foraging, or if villagers sought to tell him thank you like they did on the ice world mission. As a parting gift they'd given him plenty of fish to bring back with him. Rest was near non existent.

[sonoflucis]

Noct reached a hand out to touch Ignis' arm. "That sounds so stressful. Please, let us help you if you become too tired, okay? Don't feel bad about delegating duties. That's what friends are for, okay?"

[faithfulsupport]

"I appreciate the concern Noct." He shouldn't be surprised with the king's big heart at the offer so he hoped he wasn't outwardly turning red at this offer. "However we should be fine on the ground." Provided they weren't overwhelmed with numbers which he silently fussed about.

Ignis didn't worry about himself or the men he knew from home. It was always the vulnerable children, and with Madoka now especially. Plus there were the people they had to keep safe on missions.

"If you keep the villagers safe, that's one less thing to worry about."

[sonoflucis]

Noct nodded, giving Ignis a small smile. If he could do anything to alleviate Ignis' stress, he was happy. "Then that's what I'll do. Let you focus on the mission better." Noct knew that Ignis would take on as much as he could on his own, but Noct hoped he could get Ignis to let go of some of that responsibility.

[faithfulsupport]

He lowered his head and nodded. "Thank you Noct." And that's when Tony's words unexpectedly came back to him. It was something about not leaning on him all the time, to talk to other people. But he couldn't go to the king with questions though the man had been adamant about being best friends.

Did he go to Gladio? Maybe.

However, there was one constant in Ignis' life and green eyes raised their gaze to look at Noctis. "I will protect you." With his life if that's what it took.

[sonoflucis]

Noct smiled softly. "I know, Iggy. And I will do my best to never take granted of that." He patted Ignis' arm. "I should probably let you finish getting ready...huh?"

[faithfulsupport]

"Alright." It was the only thing he could think to say before he started asking questions that didn't have answers. The pat to his arm made him smile because it was such a shy gesture but there were no excuses now to hug the king.

"And you as well." He went to take his leave, but then took one last look at Noct before heading out.

[sonoflucis]

Noct looked at Ignis, tilting his head. Then he walked forward and hugged his advisor. "I'll see you on the ground, Iggy."

[faithfulsupport]

The hug had been so very needed and so it took a moment for Ignis to reciprocate the gesture. And how could Noctis be telling him exactly what he needed to hear and be doing things like hugging him at a time when it was really wished for?

So when they parted, the strategist didn't dare turn around at hearing another set of so very wanted words, so he just nodded once in acknowledgement before vanishing.

After all, there weren't many that could counsel the counselor.