{Just follow that trail}{Open to anyone}

[Amelia Itsuki]

Again she had left the main city,but she was searching.Searching for those survivors,certain they we're somewhere around this area maybe wandering about.She was near the fort but not that close,more or less she was on the dirt road leading there and sitting on a stump near some trees of the forest.This was ridiculous,here she was her heart all set on helping these people and she couldn't find one person.Maybe if she stayed here one was bound to stagger her way,yes she was determined to meet one of these people.Who cares what her father said,but.....she had to be careful though.He might send one of his stupid advisors to find her,and drag her back to the city.

She was also worried about her mother,would she ever awaken from that coma.And what about that strange being her father was keeping in the lab,could that also be the cause of why so many people we're getting sick.Hanging her head slightly,some of her blond locks falling over her shoulders she seemed to have a sad look upon her features.

But what could she do,Amelia was afraid to stand up to her father.This is another reason why she wanted to help these survivors,perhaps they could make her father see that they were not all bad.So what if they had come int from another world,they we're people and should be treated fairly.

Glancing up from the ground,her lips turned into a frown.Was she going to have to sit here ALL DAY till someone turned up,heck give her someone who was dying or parched from thirst.Send someone who was injured,ANYTHING the waiting was starting to make her bored.If no one came her way,she would have to try another area.

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[Roxas]

Roxas was walking away from the port. The guards at the entrance denied him passage because of the "shady vibe" they got from his black Organization cloak. He couldn't not wear it. Not only did it protect himself from getting corrupted by the Corridors of Darkness, but it symbolized he was a part of the Organization. The guards seemed so biased, they turned away almost everyone Roxas saw, aside from very few official looking people. He sighed as he began walking down the dirt path through the forest. They could've at least given him a bottle of water, he was parched. But no, he was considered an "undesireable" and was not allowed.

He sighed once more and continued his journey down the path, looking at... well... nothing. There wasn't really anything to look at aside from trees, and it's not like he had never seen them before. However, during the walk there was a pecuiliar sight that caught his eye. There was a young girl, possibly Roxas' age, with blonde hair sitting on a stump looking rather bored. She looked like she could be a local, so Roxas decided to ask her if she knew a place he could get a bottle of water. As he neared her, he saw that she seemed to be in deep thought, or boredom.

Regardless, he stepped up to her and tapped her on the shoulder, "Excuse me, but do you know where I can get a bottle of water? I'm really thirsty..." Roxas hoped she would answer him, and not shun him like the guards had done moments earlier. Then again, maybe the whole place was filled with bigots. If she didn't reply soon, he'd just continue on his way down the path looking for someone to help him.

[Noctis Lucis Caelum]

Having ridden in the back seat of his very expensive car that himself aswell as his guards road in for hours, traveling about to different capitals in hope to form some kind of alliance, or at least a treaty. With the sudden events aswell as the sickness spreading from the water supplies, now was not a time for any kind of conflict between nations.

Instead of wasting time and money on war and weapons, they all needed to focus on what was better for their own people. To find a cure aswell as a good water supply. Mankind can only last so long on the water they had now, but soon, that would run out and the human race would just have a matter of months before dying off from dehydration.

Sighing, Noctis moved down the dirt path that lead towards the Kitari Fort which would lead him towards Iquoto where he would personally speak with the head of the capital: Masuto Itsuki; a vampire if he remembered correctly. Awhile back, maybe 15 minutes ago he had told his guards to simply wait behind in the car, not wanting to bring so much attention towards him with his flashy car. People would know something was up and become curious. Not that he didn't already stick out with his well pressed suit.

Moving along, his deep blue eyes look up to the sky with a simple glance. He hoped that the leaders of the different capitals would come to some sort of agreement with him. That the conflict concerning all of them would be dropped for some time, if not completely disregarded and mainly focused on what was happening around them. Their citizens were more important. Not war and power. But even in times such as these, people could still become obsessed with power seeing as if power would gain them everything. Which was certainly not the case.

Having become too deep in his thoughts, he hadn't noticed the pair of eyes that watched him from the forest. Atleast, not yet he didn't. It wasn't until he heard the snapping of a small twig which was what made him notice. But, instead of looking, he plainly kept walking to fool whoever was watching him that he hadn't noticed them at all. As he continued walking, his eyes caught on to two figures up ahead, but not enough for him to hear what they were saying, nor to hear him. But that soon changed when a group of bandits came jumping out from the bushes and at the prince.

They didn't get to close to him, he merely rose his hand and the blades they bore tightly in their grips were torn suddenly from their hands, twisting and turning before being thrown off in different directions. A force suddenly grabbing the 3 men, by their arms, heaving them up like puppets. The men cried out, shocked and scared, not understanding what was happening.

Noctis purely disregarded them and he tossed them all aside, their bodies crashing into the dirt, but other than that unharmed by the prince.

"I would be more cautious when planning to attack random people in the forest. You could never know what you'd be getting yourself into." he warns the thieves who merely scatter up and flee. Leaving Noctis once again by himself before he turns and continues on. He doesn't pay any mind to the cloaked boy and blond girl. He just walks by them.

[Amelia Itsuki]

Just as she was going to get up and leave,she felt a tap on her shoulder.She glanced up seeing a boy in a black cloak,asking for a bottle of water.Jumping up a huge smile went across her lips,was this for real she was not imagining it right.Did someone answer her prayers and send a survivor her way,because she didn't recognize him from her capital.This was great this is what she had set out to do,oh but wait she didn't have a bottle of water to give to him.There was a spell her mother had taught her awhile back,just a simple trick nothing classy or to high strung.Kneeling down she held her hand above the ground,closing her eyes she whispered something and a bottle of water appeared.Opening her eyes she picked it up then stood up,handing it to the boy.

"Your one of them right,from those worlds that appeared".

Well that was a odd question,of course he was.Putting the water in his hands,she looked to the side of him.Guessing from the direction he had just come from,he must have tryed to get through the fort gates into the ocean port.Well unless he was with someone from the capital that wasn't going to happen,they were strict especially now all these people have been showing up out of the blue.

"So what's your name".

She reached into her pocket to take something out,but stopped.Hearing something behind them,Amelia turned her head and watched as another person walked by and some thieves scattering to flee into the forest.This was her lucky day,two survivors have now crossed her path.But wait why was he going to the port,he wasn't going to get through.And from his fancy way of dressing she was assuming he was heading for the capital,could it be to talk with her father.No she couldn't allow that,before he even tryed to reach the gate of the city he would be killed.

"Hey you wait,are you going to see my father.The capital is in the other direction,but i'm his daughter so why not talk to me".

She may only be a half-breed,but she was still a vampire.And how would one such as herself be walking outside in the sunlight,on this planet it did not affect her or her father.She had some of the senses from her father,if these two wanted to survive longer although she was certain they could take care of themselves just fine they better listen to her.Unlike her father she was kinder,more understanding.

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[Roxas]

The Key of Destiny was taken aback when the young girl suddenly jumped up and smiled at him. He was not sure what to think when he saw the girl kneel and murmur words Roxas didn't quite understand. He was literally stunned when she stood up with a bottle of water that had practically appeared of nowhere, and proceeded to thrust it into his hands. As he screwed the top off of the bottle and took a swig, the young girl spoke to him.

"Your one of them right, from those worlds that appeared? So what's your name?"

As he finished his swig with an "ahh" of satisfaction he spoke, "Yeah you can say that. I'm from a world called Twilight Town. My name's Roxas, and you a-"

Before Roxas could finish his question, there was a distraction of men fleeing from the direction Roxas was headed. What could they be running from? All the young boy saw was another boy, wait scratch that, young man. He appeared older than Roxas, but what could he have done? He was in a pressed, black suit. There's no way he could've done anything. Did he? Roxas shrugged the thought off as the girl asked him if he was heading to meet her father, he guessed that meant he was the ruler of this place. He looked at the young man opposite him, eyeing him. What would he have to do with the leader? He'd probably have a better chance to get through, though, wearing a nice suit like that. Roxas wasn't one for suits in the first place.

[Noctis Lucis Caelum]

"Hey you wait,are you going to see my father.The capital is in the other direction,but i'm his daughter so why not talk to me".

Pausing, Noctis stopped just a few feet away from the two others that seemed to Noctis like mere children. His eyes didn't pay so much attention to Roxas, but mainly at Amelia when she had stated that she was the daughter of the man he was seeking to speak with. Turning to fully face her showing her just how "defenseless" he seemed to look. An attractive young man, tall, decent built, pretty face, nice hair, well pressed suit. He looked to be the type who was either a major "Pussy" or a complete rich douche. But, Noctis was far from both.

His hands at his sides he doesnt take a step forward and looks at Amelia with a curious blue gaze. If she was indeed Masuto Itsuki's daughter, then the blond child wasn't what she seemed to be. "Then you must be Amelia." he states to her. "You're quite far from home...And with no guards around.' he eyes around. "Unless.." he looks to Roxas and immediately could sense that the certain individual was no one to take so lightly. Noctis could sense it. He was good at those sort of things.

He doesn't continue and his eyes return to Amelia. "I'm Storm Elidmor. I'm the Ambassador of (Insertnameherebecauseithasn'tbeennamedyet) I'm here in order to speak with your father in regards of the events that are happening."

Of course he wouldn't be stupid enough to state he was a Prince. Especially with how people were now a days. Hearing any sort of word of royalty, to most people it meant "Money check please."[/i] [/size]

[Amelia Itsuki]

"It's nice to meet you Roxas,and Noctis".

A blond boy from a town called Twilight Town,and then a ambassador from who knows where.Her blue eyes remained on Noctis though,since he seemed to be addressing her more then the other boy.She hadn't even mentioned her name and he just said it as if he had known her for a long time,and why would she need guards when she had her own little companion to keep watch over her.If there was one thing she hated more then being barred in a capital where hatred towards outsiders is allowed,it was having her father's advisor and cronies following her every footstep.

"I can take care of myself,Desperado come I summon you".

A flicker of flame appeared beside her,and where her hands we're once empty she now had a staff.The flame erupted into a inferno and soon a beast with black fur and firey hairs down his back and on his paws and tail sat beside Amelia.Guards who needed them,she wasn't a weak little daddy's girl if they we're even going to think that.Upon hearing that Noctis wished to speak with her father,she shook her head.

"Anything you need to ask,just talk to me".

The vibe she was getting from Noctis was a strong one,yes he could easily get through the gates of the capital.But the other boy,perhaps he has the potential to get through the gates.If they had questions she could answer them,after all she was there when they had brought in that thing which fell from the heavens and also when the worlds arrived soon after.Her intentions we're to purely help these survivors,not to see them walk to they're deaths....but then again she has already met these two.

"I know you both can take care of yourselves,but your people I have seen many slaughtered already or brought into our capital as prisoners".

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[Roxas]

As the young man introduced himself as "Storm" he explained that he was planning to meet with Ameilia's father, the ruler, Matsuto Itsuki. An ambassador, though? Good luck getting through without force. If he had really wanted to, Roxas could've gotten through. Though he wasn't sure that would be a smart idea, even if he could use the Corridors of Darkness. Once again, though, Ameilia displayed curious abilities, summoning a staff and a dog to her aid. Roxas had seen similar things, but not quite as... canine? The dog happily sat beside her, displaying his loyalty to the young girl.


Ameilia's insight that they could talk to her about whatever they needed to talk to her father about sparked his curiosity, and he spoke for the first time since Storm arrived.

"Yeah, about that. Why are the guards so strict about who comes and goes? What've they got against visitors? The only people I've seen enter that for over there seemed to be military officers. Not only that, but when I simply asked for something to drink they called me an "undesireable" and turned me around. Are they paranoid about something?" He crossed his arms as he spoke, he didn't exactly like being shunned like that. Despite being whole, Roxas was still more agressive that Sora, and if he was pushed enough he wasn't above forcing his way through. Even if that mean there had to be a bit of violence.

[Noctis Lucis Caelum]

"It's nice to meet you Roxas,and Storm".

He merely nods to her and his eyes catch onto the summoning. He had seen things similar to what she had done, infact, he could do the same thing which a dragon called "Bahamut." However, it was really the only summoning he could do. His parents had simply stated it was a birth right. Standing still in the same spot he had before his eyes glance over to the fort once more.


"Anything you need to ask,just talk to me".

He looks back to her once again. It wasn't as if he afraid to speak to her, it was just simply he would rather speak personally with her father. The father was the one in charge, and the daughter was just..his daughter. She couldn't make decisions, just purely spread word of things that were happening. Sighing, he opens his mouth to respond to her before Roxas comes out of no where and speaks instead. Leaving Noctis to just listen.

"Yeah, about that. Why are the guards so strict about who comes and goes? What've they got against visitors? The only people I've seen enter that for over there seemed to be military officers. Not only that, but when I simply asked for something to drink they called me an "undesireable" and turned me around. Are they paranoid about something?"

Noctis now crosses his arms and his eyes dart from Roxas and Amelia. The young teens exchanging words which caused Noctis to feel just a bit out of place. But, listening to Roxas, he knew exactly why the guards were so strict about visitors.

"It's because of the circumstances and the events happening." he responds to Roxas. "It's a disaster. People don't trust one another. There are limited supplies." he uncrosses his arms now. "And as for speaking with you, Amelia. No offense, but I'd rather speak to your father about what the King of (Insertnamehere) has to say. I was sent to exchange words with him. No one else."

[Amelia Itsuki]

"What Storm says is true,our people have been lied to by my father".

They had been blinded by his lies,telling them that these new people we're the cause of all the suffering and sickness going on in the capital.Sighing it seemed things we're not going to go her way,after all she was just the daughter of the leader and her words meant nothing.But she was scared that something bad would happen if she did allow these strangers into the capital,to her they we're new friends.What would happen to her if she was found out,looking down at Desperado the dog like creature just tilted it's head to the side.Her blue eyes then went back to Storm,he was really determined wasn't he.

"If you speak with him,please don't start any trouble in the city".

Amelia didn't want any trouble or fights,chances are he would get arrested.Although she should warn him about her father's body guards,and then his advisor.Looking at Roxas,then turning and standing the direction of the city her doggy also turning she glanced back over shoulder.If they we're going to go then now was the time to start moving they're feet,she was only going to lead them so far because she didn't want to be spotted by any of the guards.

"Come on then"

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[Roxas]

As he listened to Noctis explain the situation, and Ameilia confirm it, he realized that the worlds were in a grave situation. If they didn't come together and help each other now in such a dire time of need, it would only lead to the destruction of them all. He sighed. So many times have leaders become so paranoid and corrupted in their power, that they led their kingdom to its own destruction. Indeed history did repeat itself, as it was now. Ignorance truly was bliss. Would Matsuto lead his country to the same fate? Maybe Storm would be able to, even his own daughter, talk some sense into him. If he would just idly stand by and literally starve the others in this new, strange world, he deserved the same fate as King Louis XIV. Gruesome or not, Roxas didn't find it right to do this to people who simply want help.

He took another sip from his bottle of water as Ameilia beckoned to them to follow. He shurgged, didn't have anything else to do. So why not follow? As he walked he just scanned the horizons, seeing many strange faces plauged with exhaustion, dehydration and starvation. Matsuto Itsuki. He was practically killing these people. Regardless if it's for his people's protection or not, he didn't have a right to do this to thousands of people.

Roxas was getting bored with the silence, so he figured he'd speak up, "So, what's you father like? Is he hungry with power? Or does he manage to keep himself sane from driving you guys into the ground?" He crossed his arms and looked to the sky. He didn't mean to come off as sarcastic or cynical like he just had. It was a sincere question, because Roxas just wondered. Would he be blinded like Xemnas had been? Corrupted with power? Or perhaps he was a righteous leader, and his people looked up at him in respect throughout.

[Noctis Lucis Caelum]

"What Storm says is true,our people have been lied to by my father".

Looking from Amelia and back to Roxas, Noctis just stood to the side, waiting as Amelia explained herself and filled in some of the gaps to his explanation to Roxas. Being a Prince, Noctis knew all about the act of Tyrants and Power hungry fiends. In the line of ruling, it was natural for things like that to happen.

He wouldn't lie and say his ancestors had never acted that way because they did. Once upon a time, his great grand father nearly caused the fall of their kingdom before he was killed by his own son who took over. That was his grandfather.

Corruption just seemed to be a normal act now a days. And corruption would certainly become something very natural with how the world was in its present state. Giving a small sigh, Noctis straightened out his suit jacket and his blue eyes came up to look at Amelia as she spoke to him once more.

"If you speak with him,please don't start any trouble in the city".

He merely shrugs his shoulders. "If anyone starts any trouble, it would be your father. I don't plan on making any kind of threats or attacks, unless it were merely to defend myself out of harms way." he replies to the blond half vampire.

As time passes, and the silence sets in, Noctis took a few steps after Amelia as she spoke out to follow them. He doesn't linger too far behind, but decides it's best he should. He allows Roxas to take the middle while Amelia takes the lead and he follows behind. His eyes wandering around the landscapes with cautious eyes.

"So, what's you father like? Is he hungry with power? Or does he manage to keep himself sane from driving you guys into the ground?"

Noctis glances up ahead at Roxas's back as the blond spoke to Amelia but didn't pay much attention to the two after that. His blue eyes once again returning to their surroundings.

[Amelia Itsuki]

"My father tries to do what he thinks is best,but to sum it up he isn't nice".

Even when her mother was still around,he was cruel and mean.Trying to rule the capital in his image just because he was a vampire,someone who had to be obeyed.Amelia hated it and she wanted to at least try and change him,but the day that happens this planet would go into a deep freeze.Walking along the dirt road she kept her gaze to the ground as Desperado padded beside her,sometimes she felt so alone because the only one who cared for her deeply was her mother.And she was laying in a deep coma,probably never to awaken but for her she never wants to give up hope.

Raising her head she looked over to Storm,trying to keep her gaze in front of her but listen to his words at the same time.He had a point,her father would probably cause the trouble not him.Wait what was this follow the leader,Roxas was behind her and Storm was bringing up the rear.Shaking her head she turned back foreward,even though her blue eyes kept to the front she listened to see if she could pick up any sounds of movement.They we're probably looking for her in the capital,but it was so big there we're alot of hiding spots.

"So tell me more about your worlds,i'm quite curious".

It was one way to break the silence,instead of just walking without conversation they could tell her what they're homes we're like.And in return she could tell them all about things around here,even about the capital.Not being able to get through the gates she was certain they we're curious of what lays behind the gates right,then again they could just walk along and be silent all the way there.

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[Roxas]

"My father tries to do what he thinks is best,but to sum it up he isn't nice."


Right... , Roxas though, So in otherwords he's no better than any other control freak. Was he being cynical? Maybe, but that man probably was no different, just as he thought. Regardless he sighed at her reply. Something didn't seem right, he wasn't too sure that the negotiations would go all that well. They never seemed to. Everyone feels the need to be independent so when someone comes a-knockin' asking that they join together to help each other, they turn hostile. Humans truly were a bit of a disgrace to a world. They usually end up destroying it over petty things they don't even need. Who cares if you control 23,423,509 countries? Big deal, doesn't make you more of a man. Egocentric bastards don't know how to run a country, or world, the right way anymore. They always end up fighting. Always. This situation's no different.


"So tell me more about your worlds. I'm quite curious."


The Nobody jerked his head in reply. He was so deep in thought he didn't even realize there were buildings coming into view. He gave a 'Hmm' of thought and replied, "I'm from a world called Twilight Town. It's a pretty sleepy town, but it's got a beach, and plenty of places at which to have a good time. There's also an old mansion that has some sort of supercomputer that made a virtual version of Twilight Town underneath in the basement."

The memory of how he was imprisoned inside that damned virtual world made Roxas cringe. He had a rough life, no doubt about it. Though, he supposed, it could be worse. As he continued walking he waited for Storm to describe his home.

[Noctis Lucis Caelum]

"So tell me more about your worlds. I'm quite curious."

Noctis looked up now from the buildings that were soon coming into view and he slid his hands into his pockets with a blank look upon his face. His face never seeming to betray any signs of emotions. His posture very straight, very official. Even as an "ambassador", Noctis seemed to be very well taught. He didn't talk alot, stuck to himself and didn't allow much information about where he came from out.

I'm from a world called Twilight Town. It's a pretty sleepy town, but it's got a beach, and plenty of places at which to have a good time. There's also an old mansion that has some sort of supercomputer that made a virtual version of Twilight Town underneath in the basement."

He glanced to Roxas only to return his gaze back ahead to the city that was coming into view now.

"As for me, Im from this world. So, I don't need to explain it. However, where I am from i was raised in a city where we were always in war. IThere was never a time of peace where I lived. If we were suddenly allied with one kingdom, another would arise and start another feud. It was never ending." he states simply with no sign of any emotion in his tone.