Chapter 1 - The Flames of a New Beggining
#2 of Lunar Stories 2
Chapter 1 of Lunar Stories 2
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SECTION 1
> Lotra, Felpier Refugee Camp, Sarah's Aircraft
When Hato and Tamashi attacked Lotra City a great deal of the city was levelled. A refugee camp for Felpiers was set up in one of the levelled grounds. An Aircraft stands out amongst the tents.
Inside a Fox Felpier, Nanexis lounges on a sofa whilst another Felpier, Sarah hides behind a screen is trying on different shrouds in an effort to cover herself.
Nexis: So have you finally decided and what you're gonna' use to hide yourself Sarah: No, there is absolutely nothing here that will help cover this crystal on my neck... at least my arms are easy to hide. Nexis: For crying out loud Sarah. First off, there isn't a single Felpier that hasn't seen your mutations and Humans having not seen this many felpiers will just think you're a little special then never look back. Sarah: Easy for you to say Nexis: Well... yeah... but that's only because you're making a huge fuss over this. Sarah: Just you sit there Nexis and I'll get a copy of that book. Nexis: Sure you don't want me to tag along. Sarah: Nah... I wouldn't want to see Shinjuku's most famous doctor hurt. Nexis: I hardly look like a doctor though.
> The Felpier Sarah steps out from behind the screen. She is completely covered by a shroud with a sharp point protruding from her neck.
Nexis: I don't know why you bother covering yourself when no one is gonna' be fooled anyway... Sarah: It'll be fine. I'll be back shortly. Nexis: Yup, just keep your head up and you'll be fine.
>> Lotra, Shopping Centre Entrance
The shopping centre is a massive hive of activity. The area is filled with people eager to get the book 'Lunar Stories.' It is a book that details the adventures of the now famous guild 'Elite Wings.' Many Felpiers are keen to get their paws on a copy as it does not only does it tell of their saviours but explains a great deal about the new world that Felpiers now live in.
Sarah waits nervously in line. Her pointed hood suggests they are a felpier but a sharp peak around their neck forbids anyone from saying as such. All that can be seen is Sarah's fox like nose coloured white and aquamarine.
While waiting in the line Sarah leans out to one side to look at the ones at the book stand. They see Laura Howell, a hero from the story. Auran Ukuchi, Laura's Manager when she was still a singer. Sarah gasps upon seeing Tiberius Wolfe, a felpier who helped save the world according to the book She then looks down trying to keep the already minimal view of their face even less and grits her teeth.
After a long time waiting the Sarah reaches the desk where free copies of the 'Lunar Stories' are being handed out.
Laura: Welcome Felpier Sarah: ... Auran: Are you okay? Sarah: ... Laura: Oh c'mon what's wrong, why you gotta hide your pretty face like that? Sarah: I'd like a copy of 'Lunar Stories' please. Laura: Sure thing. Here you are.
> Laura hands the Felpier a copy of the book
Laura: Here... Sarah: ...!? Auran: Is something wrong miss? Sarah: Do you not require some form of compensation for this? Laura: Excuse me?! Auran: Do you mean... 'Money?' Sarah: If that is what you call it... then yes. Laura: No silly... the book is free of charge. Sarah: ...Thank you...
> Sarah gingerly takes the book and begins to walk away.
Laura: What's her deal? Tiber: I wonder...
> Tiber begins to chase after the other Felpier.
Auran: Laura... are you sure that was a she? 'She' had a rather flat chest. Laura: So do I. What difference does it make?
> Tiber calls out to the Felpier who ignores him and proceeds to walk quicker away. Tiber catches up to Sarah who runs in front of her blocking her path.
Tiber: Just stop for a minute! Sarah: What is it?! Tiber: ...Do I know you? Sarah: No you don't.
> Sarah punches Tiber and runs away. However she trips in her effort to get away and shrieks in pain leaving a small pool of a viscous purple liquid before picking herself up and running away again.
Tiber: OWW!! What the hell was that!! Your hand made of freaking metal or something?! (Claire should be told about this... Hmm... purple blood?)
>> Lotra, Shopping Centre, 3rd floor.
Sarah: ...*sigh* (Crap... I've run away so far from Tiber I'm not sure where I am anyway... I have to get back somehow... hopefully this area will be signposted.)
> The Felpier walks up to a sign showing a general layout of Lotra city.
Sarah: At least the area is well signposted. I shouldn't have any difficulty getting back to the campsite. Hmm... what's happening over there. AH! That young Felpier is being bullied by those two humans.
> Sarah quickly marches over to the scene. She takes the young felpier and moves him behind her back whilst pushing the other two back with some form of telekinetic power.
Older Female: Hey what's your problem bitch!! Younger Male: Yeah, we were just playin' is all. Ain't that right puppy? Sarah: I don't believe that bull for one second personally!
> She takes a fighting stance
Younger Male: Hold it Sis... I-I ain't becoming no tutorial fight for this hero wannabe. Older Female: Pssshhaaaawww. She's just some nobody that got excited over 'Lunar Stories' and thinks she's a hero.
> The Felpier raises a covered arm and grabs the female's throat.
Sarah: Do you want to try me? Older Female: N-N...
> Sarah throws the woman to the ground leaving her to scamper to her feet and run away.
Older Female: I won't forget this bitch! Sarah: Whatever...
>> Lotra City, Felpier Refugee Camp
> A little while later, Sarah staggers to the Felpier Refugee Camp. Her legs buckle under her injuries.
Sarah: OW! ...Ngh... Crap... I really can't do much without that Rasen Crystal... ow... I need to get back to Nexis quickly... uh... so... weak...
>> Lotra, Felpier Refugee Camp, Sarah's Aircraft
> Sarah opens the door of her aircraft collapses over the landing. In doing so, Sarah's hood comes off showing her white and aquamarine coloured fur set on the face of a Fox type Felpier. There is shown to be a big crystal protruding from her neck. A viscous purple liquid slowly drips from a hole in the crystal.
Sarah: I'm baaaack... Nexis: *sigh* you said you didn't need my help and look what happens. You get into a fight and wind up hurt. That was awfully clever of you Sarah Sarah: Ugh... Just fix me already... Damn this freaking useless body Nexis: That's why I'm here, C'mon, up you get.
> Nanexis helps Sarah on to a bed, in doing so he gets some of the viscous purple liquid on his paws.
Nexis: Eww... whoever did this to you hurt you really bad. Sarah: He made me do it; he tried finding out who I was. Nexis: I'm sure he did...
> Nanexis takes some wipes from a bag and cleans up the hole in the crystal on Sarah's neck. Whilst keeping one paw on the wound with cotton, Nanexis reaches into a bag and brings out a syringe filled with the same viscous liquid that's spilling from Sarah.
Nexis: Okay Sarah this ain't gonna' hurt one little bit Sarah: You say that every time but wh- OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW YOU LITTLE FUCK, WHY??!! WHY DID YOU DO THAT??!!! Nexis: But it must be done. Sarah: SOME WARNING PERHAPS!!!! Nexis: Just stay still a moment and keep the pressure on... here, whilst I get the plasma. Sarah: Owwwww.... Ugh.... Ah... why...? Nexis: Okay, here we are. You can take your hand away. Sarah: Have we got much of that stuff left?
> Nanexis begins operating on Sarah's wound
Nexis: You mean plasma, or Rasen injection fluid? Sarah: Both Nexis: We could probably do with more but where are we gonna' get any? Sarah: The local shops apparently. Nexis: What?! Sarah: Ow... Y-Yeah apparently both aren't as rare as they were in Shinjuku. Nexis: That's certainly made your life easier. Sarah: Tell me about it. Now we can focus our efforts on Claire. Nexis: Yeah but are you sure you wanna' go through with this? Sarah: Why wouldn't I be sure? Nexis: Because there's usually a better way than this. Sarah: I will hunt her down then I will slay her and I will then be happy. Nexis: Well... I had better tag along 'cause you're nothing without me. Sarah: Thanks for your support.
> There is a silence
Nexis: So... you wanna' watch some television or something? Sarah: Nah... let's do some reading and find out where the bitch is... Y'know... the very reason why I went out today. Nexis: Fine, who's the quicker reader? Sarah: Who's the one who has cameras for eyes? Nexis: You do... Sarah: I can read quicker. Nexis: Then get on with it if you're this desperate for revenge.
> Sarah begins quickly flicking through the pages of 'Lunar Stories' 10 Seconds later she closes the book and throws it behind her.
Sarah: Right Nexis my friend, we're looking for an airship named 'The Victory Cry' Nexis: Any idea where we can find it? Sarah: It often flies around Norun Island. It's not far from here... just a couple hundred miles west of here. Nexis: Right. Just leave the flying to me. Sarah: Wonderful Nexis, Let's get the Detragan into the air and get this show on the road. Where's that CD? Nexis: Why don't you just use yourself as a music player? Sarah: Not a bad idea... But it's tiring... Ah! Here it is.
> Sarah puts the CD into a music player and the aircraft lights up in time with the music.
Sarah: Oh yeah baby! Nexis: Someone's gonna' think we're having a flying rave... Sarah: I don't care. On to the Victory Cry. Nexis: Wish I had your energy...
SECTION 2 Location = The Detragan (Mid-Air)
> The Detragan flies through the sky towards the Victory Cry.
Nexis: Sarah! The Victory Cry is straight ahead! What should we do? Sarah: Ain't it obvious?! Land on their deck. We've got a bitch to slay. Nexis: *sigh* Just don't get hurt too badly okay? Sarah: I can't promise I won't get hurt. Nexis: ... Sarah: But I'll promise to -try- and not get hurt. Nexis: We'll be there in 30 Seconds, brace yourself. Sarah: I'm always braced and ready for action.
> The Detragan flies up to The Victory Cry.
SECTION 3 Location = The Victory Cry
> Sarah and Nexis land the Detragan on the deck of the victory cry. Upon exiting the Detragan two guards confront Sarah and Nexis.
Taller Guard: Halt! State your name and occupation! Short Guard: Or risk being detained. Sarah: *sigh* My name is Sarah Fawkes, My occupation is killing Claire Nexis: My name is Nanexis Lupine, My occupation is helping Sarah. Taller Guard: K-Kill Claire?! Sarah: That's right or didn't you hear me. Taller Guard: Y-You're under ar-
> Sarah mutes the guard mid-sentence.
Sarah: I do hate the ones who think they can best me. Nexis: Sorry mates, but you'd have been better standing aside. Short Guard: We've already called for backup. You wi-
> Sarah mutes the short guard as well. They both charge at Sarah who then uses her power of Audio Kinesis to send a force at them sending them hurling towards the wall.
Nexis: Great you've raised the alarm, now what? Sarah: We take the underground route.
> Sarah lifts off a nearby grate and they both jump down into the bowels of the airship.
SECTION 4 Location = The Victory Cry (Depths)
> Sarah lands gracefully without injury, while Nexis falls on his face
Nexis: OWW! Sarah: Ah! Are you okay Nexis? Nexis: Ow... ow... I'll... be fine. Sarah: You sure? Nexis: Ngh... yeah... let's press on before the guards get here.
> Sarah and Nexis stand on an elevator that they activate. The elevator starts moving down.
Sarah: Nexis... according to 'Lunar Stories' this place is filled with traps so we'll have to be extra careful. Nexis: Right... just remember that I can heal our injuries if we get hurt. Sarah: Right... Nexis: Let's go.
SECTION 5 Location = The Victory Cry (Head Office)
> After making their way through the ship they get to the Head Office of the Victory Cry. Claire Molina, Head of the IDS Guild sits at her large desk. Tiber sits next to her. They are both looking over some papers which can't be seen from Sarah's and Nexis' hiding place.
Nexis: Are you sure that you want to go through with this. Sarah: Why wouldn't I be sure? Nexis: We could be wrong. Sarah: Wrong?! Ha, I've never been surer of myself in my entire life. This bitch ruined my life, your life and the lives of all felpiers. Nexis: Sarah... you should know there's room for doubt. Sarah: Alright then, you tell me who else was behind the Rasen Project. Nexis: We don't know that's the thing. Sarah: I couldn't care less if anyone else is involved. She was and she will pay. Nexis: ... Sarah: Are you ready then? Nexis: Whenever you are Sarah. I said I'll always be with you and I'm not about to skip out now. Let's start with a bang. Sarah: Right you are. One bang coming right up!
> Sarah focuses for a short time before creating a sound explosion in the middle of the spacious office breaking almost everything inside it. After the dust settles a bookcase can be seen covering the only exit. Sarah and Nexis stand opposite Claire and Tiber.
Claire: That was quite the entrance. Of course... you could have used the front door. Sarah: Yeah... but it wouldn't have been nearly so cool. Claire: Sarah Fawkes... my past has a funny way of coming back to haunt me. Sarah: Oh so you admit it then that you ruined my life? Claire: I'm not sure whether 'ruined' is the right word. But I did change your life. Sarah: You bitch... you gave me this curse which will never leave me. You see this stupid crystal in my neck?! I'm a mutated freak. Claire: ... Sarah: And I'm not about to let it go... you destroyed my life Claire... so I'm going to end yours. Claire: If you believe I ruined my life than fair enough I'll fight you but leave Tiber out of this. Nexis: Hah, balls no. Tiber... how can you side with this woman? Tiber: She's an ally and a friend, why wouldn't I protect her. Nexis: I'm sorry it has to end this way. But Sarah's wish is my wish. Claire: Right Sarah Fawkes... show me the power of sound.
> In the midst of the fierce brawl between Human and Felpier, Sarah takes a moment to speak
Sarah: Claire... you ruined my life... and just not mine... your actions are unforgivable. Claire: Correct. My actions are unforgivable but day by day, I'm trying to make amends. Sarah: Aren't we all trying to make amends... what say you Tiber? Tiber: We've all made mistakes in the past and innocents were hurt but what's this going to prove? Sarah: I'll do justice in the name of all those cursed at the hands the Rasen Project. Tiber: The Rasen Project...? Nexis: It doesn't matter now Tiber. Let's do this.
> Nexis begins to fight Tiber, Sounds crash, wind howls but eventually, the fight ends
SECTION 6 Location = The Victory Cry (Head Office)
> Having knocked her to the floor, Sarah stands over Claire as her Rasen Crystals all point towards Claire's head poised to strike the final blow.
Sarah: So Claire... any last words? Claire: We-
> Sarah mutes her
Sarah: I thought not.
> Sarah raises the Rasen Crystals she brought with her to use as weapons...
Nexis: WAIT!
> The Rasen Crystals turn around to face Nexis as does Sarah.
Sarah: What?! Nexis: Look at her scarf!
> The tip of a Rasen Crystal can be seen jutting out of the back of the scarf which was torn to shreds in the fight.
Sarah: W-what's this?!
> Sarah tears off Claire's scarf and reveals a Rasen Crystal growing from the back of her neck. Nexis gags.
Nexis: Ugh... eww... ew... thank goodness you have fur Sarah 'cause that's just... Ugh... Sarah: Nexis... Nexis: Y-Yeah...? Sarah: Go help Tiber Nexis: Oh... okay.
> Nexis goes over to help Tiber as Sarah lifts the back of Claire's head and rests it on her knee.
Sarah: Claire... what is going on here? Claire: I-I was a victim of the Rasen Project too... I was the first human test subject... It's what allows me to cast spells like anyone else here... Sarah: I had no idea... tell me Claire. Who else was involved in the Rasen Project! Claire: It doesn't matter... they'd all be dead now... the only ones left are the victims like you and I. Sarah: What should I do? Claire: You could heal me... Sarah: ... Claire: ... Sarah: Nexis... can you heal Claire too... you were right... there was room for doubt and I got it wrong...
SECTION 7 Location = The Victory Cry (Head Office)
> After everyone has been fixed. They all sit down at a broken desk.
Sarah: I'm so sorry Claire... I was completely fixed that you were to blame for all this... but you're a victim like the rest of us. Claire: I was a victim, but I'm still responsible for your mutation. Sarah: Why though? Why any of this? Claire: It's because-
> At that moment a tall human male crashes through the window like a fiery meteor and stands up before everyone. He wears a white lab coat which has been perforated by several Rasen Crystals on his back. The Human brushes the flames off of himself and wipes his glasses.
Unknown Man: Afternoon Ladies and Gentleman. How are we all? Oh Sarah, you're here with the bitch already, I'm guessing you were waiting for me so we could kill her together how lovely. Sarah: How can I be waiting for you, If I don't know who you are... and also... I'm not trying to kill her... Unknown Felpier: WHAT THE FUCK??!! NOT TRYING TO KILL HER??!! Sarah: ... Claire: Athos... Athos: Oh! You remember my name well ain't that just fucking perfect. I swear you can't rely on anyone these days. You're all gonna' burn.
> The Man Athos launches a giant fireball at Sarah and Claire. Placing her Rasen crystals in a defensive formation, Sarah deflects fireball hurling into the roof. Part of the roof collapses above Athos but as it falls he uses fire to melt the roof over him splitting into two parts landing either side of him.
Athos: Oh yeah... this is gonna be fun burning you all to ashes. YOU'RE ALL GONNA' BURN IN HELL YOU LITTLE SHITS. Sarah: I don't think so. Athos: BURN!!!!
> The entire room has been engulfed in flames, taking a brief break in the furious battle Athos stands at one end of the room as Nexis heals his all and new friends on the other side
Athos: There isn't a single felpier alive that wouldn't want to see that bitch burn yet here I stand and see three at once not killing her. Humanity is the enemy of all felpiers, don't you get it. Sarah: Humanity can't be blamed, individuals can be but Claire's a victim just as much as us. Athos: Oh no, I was there she destroyed your life. Sarah: Maybe so... but I don't know why. Athos: THAT DOSEN'T MATTER. I WON'T STOP UNTIL YOU'RE ALL DEAD AS DUST YOU BASTARDS. Tiber: This guy... is very rude... Claire: Let's teach him a lesson.
> Eventually the flames are quailed and Tiber finishes Athos with a jaw shattering uppercut sending him flying, he lays on the floor for several minutes before Sarah walks up to him. Without warning he raises an impenetrable wall of fire.
Athos: Mark my words... I'll burn you all alive.... I'll kill you all. Sarah: Not likely...
> Sarah uses her power over sound to launch Athos outside the broken window.
SECTION 8 Location = The Open Sky
> Athos is falling through the open sky having been sent flying out of the window.
Athos: Ngh... I'm not done yet.
> He fires off several massive fireballs at the victory cry setting the entire airship on fire, several engines explode on the ship
Athos: You're too soft Sarah... I'll free your people yet... with or without your help.
> His eyes close over as he falls through the air only to land in the ocean below, steaming as he hits water
SECTION 9 Location = The Victory Cry / Corridor
Tiber: The entire ship is going down, what do we do? Claire: Fall or burn to our deaths is my guess. Sarah: You're too soft Claire. My own aircraft is sitting on the deck let's go. Claire: Lead the way Sarah...
SECTION 10 Location = The Detragan
> Everyone is gathered around the front of the Detragan.
Sarah: Nexis! Get us outta' here!! Nexis: Right! Tiber: *sigh* Why do I feel like this is gonna snowball into another huge adventure. Claire: At least if it does we can get another book out of it.
> The Detragan flies out into open skies as the Victory Cry behind it explodes into a million pieces.
Claire: *sigh* I'm going to miss that ship. Tiber: I know Claire.... I know.... Nexis: Where to now Sarah? Sarah: Just set us steady in open sky while we mull over our current situation. Nexis: Right. Sarah: This is going to be a long adventure...
END OF CHAPTER 1