Shadows of the Past

<(He's kinda assuming a lot.)>
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Monu:<Will we continue the search for Tirea?>

L"Yeah. Since I was the one who went there in the first place, I'll lead the mission to Agrabah. Hitomi should go to Radiant Garden, since she's the only one who's familiar with it, & the only one besides me who knows Senthose."

R"She'll need a fighter. Someone like me, or Mortal."
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N"Yeah, uh...."

*Nero raises his hand. Senthose raises an eyebrow.*

Senthose<Yes, Nero?>

N"How do you know that? Um...maybe they're just being careful."

*There's some anxious murmuring, which Senthose waits to die down.*

Senthose<That is a good question. We are all aware that the Order has ruled that they have an exclusive monopoly on Keyblade Wielding. What do you think they'll do, now that they know that you cannot be convinced to change allegiances? If that does not convince you, I must confess that I was discovered when trying to bring in a new member, & the Order has chosen to make me Public Enemy # 1. I'm very sorry to have brought that upon you all.>

Monu:<May I join you in Agrabah?>
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*Artexi speaks up*

<I mean, even if they hate us, we aren't going to attack them, right?>

Hitomi: "I want Azuma to come as well."

Azuma: "Wha? He said a fight like himself or Mortal."

"You did a mission with her already, right?" Mortal asked Roatha, "Wouldn't it be better to stick with what you know for right now."

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"If they made us their enemy," Noct said, "Then why wouldn't we attack them. What, can we not defend ourselves now?"

Senthose<I am not organizing any counteroffensive. It is still up to individual choice how to react to this threat. I gathered you here together to show you something that might help.>

*He gestures to the floor, where a gray-white portal of thorns opens up. A white streak shoots out of it. As it vanishes, the shape convulses, & lands next to him. The Dusk sways in front of them until Senthose puts a hand on its head.*

Senthose<I have found these lesser Nobodies while searching for new members. Unlike Nobodies who retain human form, they possess no individuality or memory of their former selves, & are unable to use the Keyblade. However, they have pledged allegiance to us, under the understanding that I can help them reclaim their original hearts.>
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R"Yeah, but she said she wants Azuma."

L"This is getting ridiculous. Both of you go. Thiera can come with me, Monu, & Mortal."

R"Alright, but what about Taiyo & Safian?"

T"It probably makes the most sense if Taiyo goes with you, & Safian comes with us."

Noctis just stared at the little monster with little compassion, "Okay. How are they helpful?"

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Mortal smiled, and ruffled Safians head, "Wonderful."

Taiyo: "Is Euryale going with anyone?"

*Artexi stares up at the other nobody*

<Hello?>
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*Safian nuzzles Mortal*

Monu:<She should probably stay.>

L"She can't even walk on her own. What do you think? Come on, we're wasting time."

*Lilith heads out.*
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[Greetings, my liege.]

*Only Artexi can clearly hear its response in her head. The others can only kind of hear it, because they were straining to hear its response.*

Senthose<Perhaps a demonstration is in order?>

*Senthose raises his arms & 4 darkness bubbles up like oil in 4 spots around him. A quartet of NeoShadows arise from the ground & Senthose sits on the ledge of the Altar, folding his arms.*

Senthose<Destroy each other.>

*Immediately, a NeoShadow dashes at the Dusk, but its legs grow really long & then retract, so that it passes right underneath the Nobody. It flips, walking upside-down in the air & then slashes with its limbs, destroying the Heartless. The remaining 3 tackle it, at which point it pierces 2 of them with its arms & legs, destroying them. From this position, it wraps around the NeoShadow. The struggling Heartless manages to break them apart. As it sinks into the ground, the Dusk lashes out with one of its limbs, slicing into its neck & causing it to burst apart.*

Senthose<They can also fold laundry.>

*Some of the Organization chuckles.*

*Monu follow her out, while Safian waits for Mortal*
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[Do you have a name?]

*Artexi stares at the scene*

Taiyo: "Oh..."

Azuma: "So much for on the job training."

Azuma and Hitomi head out while Taiyo turns to Euryale.

Taiyo: "Maybe we can hang out when we get back. I'd love to hear about Atlantica."

Noctis is among those that chuckle, "Well, I'm sold. I'm guessing we have more than one though, right?"

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Mortal gets up, "Yeah, we can all get together. It'll be fun." With that she waves, and makes way for the door, assuming Lilith and the others exited through a door.

E"Sounds like fun."

*Outside, Lilith is already all armored up & waiting by her Glider.*
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Senthose<Right now, we have about 100, but their numbers are growing. I will disperse them, bid them to hide throughout the Worlds, & any that are present will respond to your call.>

*Artexi grins*

<And we can help them regain their hearts! A double win.>
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*Monu and Safian armor up and get on their gliders*

Noct looks at Artexi, "Sure," then back to Senthose, "Is there anything else you have to share?"

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As does Mortal, "Ready?"

Senthose<That is all. Is there something that I should input on?>
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L"Yeah."

*At some point, they're flying off into space. For a while, they're all traveling together.*

L"The plan is the same as last time. After we're done, we meet to determine our next move."

Artexi:<We have nothing to do. Any suggestions?>
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Monu:<Right.>

"We could always reopen the team name debate," Noctis said.

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Mortal doesn't have anything to add, so she just quietly gliders along.

L"Alright, break!"

*Soon after they split off into the 2 groups, Lilith's approaches Agrabah to find it blocked off by about 10 of [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] & 5 of [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].*
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*Meanwhile, Hitomi's group approaches the Radiant Garden without incident.*
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N"It's already been settled."

Senthose<Yes, we're the Organization. I recommend visiting a world that you haven't been to in a while. You never know what may have changed.>

*Monu uses Air Gyle on a driller, while Safian fires her paw laser at the DragonFlies*
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<Um, do you have any suggestions about where to go? I've been so many places.>

Mortal fires her laser at one of the dragon flies.

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"Why don't we continue the tradition," Noctis said, "We saw my home. Artexi, care to show us around yours?"

Hitomi and Azuma move in to land.

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Taiyo tries to manuever around a Dragonfly to ram.

*A trio of Dragonflies are destroyed by lasers, & the rest start firing energy bolts in a wide, Bullet Hell style swath. Seeing Monu approach, the Driller swings a spinning drill-fist at him.*
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N"There's also Twilight Town."
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*They're passing over the town trying to find a good spot. The town square looks pretty busy, like a town square.*

"I was going to ask about your home too, but Twilight Town sounds incredibly lame actually," Noct said.

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Mortal dives down to avoid the swarm of bullets, then fires another laser up into one of the dragonflies.