2011-03-17 - Cutscene: The Sun That Never Sets

LA GIAS ~ THE DUCHY OF HELENA 2 DAYS AGO ~-~ "Who are you..?" the girl whispered to the darkness. A booming voice responded, speaking in a language she could not understand -- And yet, somehow, she knew its meaning. As it spoke, the darkness melted away into a reflection of her surroundings.

-Take this.---Burn everything.---Flee.---Leave this place.---A smoldering ruin.---Let fire consume.---You are my flame.---Destroy this place.---My divine flame.---Burn it all.---To the ground.-

"I don't understand..." Raising her hands, she could see the hand of the creature mimicing her actions on the other side of the glass. No. It was her hand, out there. The machine... was her body. The voice spoke again, slower.

-My divine flame.---Take what is yours.---Claim.---Your.---Birthright.-

Seril spread her hand open, a ball of flames bursting to life above her palm. Forming a fist, she snuffed it out. Turning her head upward, she viewed through the Yatagarasu's eyes, the Palace which she had once called home. "...Teach me!"

THE SAHARA DESERT ~ MIDDLE OF GODDAMNED NOWHERE 1 DAY AGO

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Under the burning sun of the Saharan midday, something bursts. Space rips open in a ragged tear, and hell itself spills out into the desert. The surrounding sand liquifies under the immense heat, as what can only be     described as a small star emerges from the opening. The star emits a       cracking noise, its surface turning an angry red, before it simply collapses in on itself.

The collapsing orb reveals an angular, vaguely femanine machine composed of osidian and silver metal. As the surface cools, it collapses to its knees, then falls forward, landing heavily on its hands as the wing spars fold against its back. Inside, Seril shudders in mute horror.

"What... what did I just do... What have I done..?"

-Do not despair.---A better world awaits them.---A better world awaits you.---My divine flame.---You must create the world anew.---Be my          flame.---Fulfill both of our desires.-

Closing her eyes, the girl catches her breath, then pushes the Yatagarasu to its feet. "...Tell me what I must do."

-Seek allies.-