The Will to Fight: Conclusion

[voidtreckermods]

The battles rage loud and ferocious at the gates of the city and off in the ruined wastelands of Erda, and on the walls a struggle of a different kind occurs. The team who stayed behind at the towers are small but determined as they move stoically across the walls to right the stones that have become misaligned, even as their friends battle not too far away.

The city begins to hum. It's a quiet hum, not loud enough to be heard out where the others are fighting but it vibrates even through stone. The recovering monks assure them that it is done, the wards are back up and no demon will be able to enter the city.

Eventually the battle is won, all three battles. The demons fought back and killed, a major blow to their gate system that will keep them back for hopefully a long time. Those waiting in the caverns return to the city and by the time they get there the illusions are gone. Everyone can see the world for what it really is.

But despite the ruins of their world the people are relieved, the adrenaline of the fight coursing through their veins and the mood is one of hope. They will build again, their people will survive.

All Voidtreckers please return to the Voidtrecker Express. Departure will be in a few hours

It has landed not too far from the city, cloaked to make it unnoticeable to the citizens, for all the good that does. No one has been particularly subtle this last week. People can begin regrouping, packing up the camp and getting any wounded not already healed to the train.

However roughly half an hour later another message appears on their SCA.

Passenger Persephone has requested we remain on system System #86525656412355 for an additional day to further assist the people of Erda. The Voidtrecker Express will depart on the morning of Day Fifteen of the month of Kazoo.

The train remains where it is, so the voidtreckers can use its facilities. There is definitely a lot that can be done to assist those of this world and the citizens will welcome any helping hands.

After an extra day they finally depart, returning to the void once more.

(OOC Note: Once the wards are up any characters who are demonic in nature will not be able to enter the city either!)

Comments

[averyusefultray]

Not trying seems unlikely. Especially when they were in a mess like this one. "It's hard to learn with no teacher, no matter how much you try. Did you ever feel like you weren't doing the best you could?"

[cureofmanyworlds]

Nozomi thought that bit over before nodding.

“Yeah, sometimes. Like I thought I could do just a little bit more...”

[averyusefultray]

"Did you actually know what that little bit more was, though?" It just sounds like she really wanted to help. In the face of overwhelming odds.

Not that it was ever easy to admit that it's not going to work until you find something else.

[cureofmanyworlds]

“...no. The best I could do was punch stuff.” Nozomi admitted. “I have this power and all I used it for was just punching.”

“I mean, sure, the magic I used was strong against the demons, but maybe I coulda gone further...”

[averyusefultray]

"It sounds like you did as much as you could... this time." THere was no shame in that. It was hard, but no shame. "And now you can learn to focus your abilities better so you can use them for more than just punching."

[cureofmanyworlds]

"Yeah... yeah, you're right. Who knows what I can do next time, so..." Nozomi said, nodding.

[averyusefultray]

"How much do you know about what your magic can do?" THere are so many people out there with potential that just never get a chance. Never meet the right people.

[cureofmanyworlds]

“Most I know is to transform, summon a weapon and a powerful finishing attack.” Nozomi said. “I know what I use is purification, but...”

She thinks a moment.

“I could use it for healing, but...”

[averyusefultray]

"Healing is something we'll always need. And if it's purification, that sounds like you might be able to help with infections." She's just guessing, but it's things to ask the other magic people about. "And if you have a powerful finishing attack, there might be a way to do a smaller version when there's a lot of enemies like we had here."

[cureofmanyworlds]

“You’re right!” Nozomi said. She thought about that for a bit before an idea came to her head.

“Do we have somewhere for training? I wanna try something!”

[averyusefultray]

"I think the gym would be the best place for that." THere was a reason she'd spent the first day learning the layout of the train. "We should have some time to try things out before the next mission."

[cureofmanyworlds]

"Awesome..." Nozomi said... before yawning. "...maybe tomorrow? I feel like I'm gonna pass out."

[averyusefultray]

"Tomorrow's definitely a better idea." And not just because maybe she's not entirely enthusiastic about standing up right now. "If you try something brand new without a good night's sleep you could hurt yourself. And the healers are already grumpy."

Healers are always grumpy.

[cureofmanyworlds]

Nozomi laughed a bit. "Understandable. Thanks a lot. Both out there and in here." She's going to reach over and hug Hera.

"I got a lot of adjusting to do. You'll help me out the best you can, right?"

[averyusefultray]

SHe hugs back. SHe's fast becoming very fond of Nozomi. "Of course. I don't need to understand your magic to be able to support you."