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

[blitzcheer]

Now that we're on the same page--

"Like the second I hit a bed, I'm out," he jokes, but also, not entirely. That's a lot of them, and he nods to his head to what he's doing, the pegs being set together.

"Figure a lot of us are feeling like that, that's why I'm helping. How 'bout you? You heard from the folks?"

[light_of_willpower]

"Not yet, and nothing seems to be destroyed or on fire that wasn't supposed to be--which means Mom's probably okay and Father is probably off sulking or taking advantage of the space here." Trunks might have to explain that a bit.

"I think once I'm down, I'm staying down. Preferably on a bed, like you said."

[blitzcheer]

"Good to enjoy the fresh air while we have it! I'm not rushing back inside," he says with approval, for what he takes Trunks to mean about using the space. Nevermind Tidus was already cleaned up, hair still damp from the shower he took.

"But hey, no collapsing in the halls. Unless you're hoping Cassie's gonna drag you up and away," he finishes with a grin. "But, I can think of sexier ways of getting your girl's attention than that."

[light_of_willpower]

Trunks couldn't help it--he blushed. But grinned and reached over to mock punch Tidus' arm. "I could too, and I'm not gonna collapse in the halls." But it was friendly--and Trunks had found, being on the train, he liked having friends.

[blitzcheer]

"Good! I'd say her bed, but her roommates don't need to see that sap show."

Trunks's shyness only makes Tidus more bold in his teasing, flashing him a wider grin showing teeth, following the scenario with a laugh. But he'll drop it there, shaking his head.

"What're you gonna do? Head in? Or hang out here 'til we need to board?" With this being before the later change of plans thanks to Persephone...

[light_of_willpower]

"I'm not sure where I'd be most useful. What I really want is a shower." Even if he was exhausted, he'd feel at least refreshed enough to push himself a bit more after a shower.