Scene 1.0: Amaurot, Capitol[Convocation of Fourteen Meeting Room], Afternoon, Age: A Few Years Before The Final Days [Dynamis Incident]
Azem is in a heated debate with her Convocation Members about her wishes to stop the explosion of a volcano on a tiny island. The Convocation intended to merely watch and acknowledge the event; Azem was about to tell them her plan, but they cut her off and changed the subject to a different topic which pisses her off to no end. Mitron, Loghrif, Elidibus and Hythlodaeus were willing to back her up if Emet-Selch interjected, but he complied with the rest of the Convocation and swept Azem's complaints under the rug and ignored her. Runa sees this and can't believe it. Later that day, Azem goes to her usual stomping grounds to have a drink and think what to do next as the full grown Ancient, Luna sits by her side with a glass herself.
Luna:
Are you alright, my darling?
Azem:
I'm fine, just a little frustrated that Hades did not have my back about preserving that island.
(Thinking, Drinking Beer, Blushing, Ashamed)
And please stop calling me "Darling"…
Luna:
(Worried)
Please do not tell me you talked about the grapes before everything else.
Azem:
(Nervous Smile, Out Loud)
Maybe…?
Luna:
(Ashamed Sigh, Facepalm)
Azem…
???:
(Ladylike Voice)
I expected as much from Venat-Sama's Failure of a Successor. O-hohohohohoho!
Azem:
(Annoyed, Thinking)
This is the last thing I needed tonight…
(Out Loud)
Hey, Nyx. How are you?
(Furious, Thinking)
Go Away!
Nyx:
[Name: Nyx. Relations: Hades (Distant Relative), Azem (Rival). Venat (Crush)]
It seems you are always giving the Convocation headaches, Azem.
Azem:
(Out Loud, Annoyed Smile)
I do my best.
(Thinking)
Please Go Away!!
Nyx:
(Sneer)
I am glad the Convocation has learned not to listen to you especially that you have been censured, how many times now? O-hohohohohoho!
Azem:
(Out Loud)
Even though I had been censured, I was proven right every single time it happened.
(Thinking)
GO AWAY NOW!!!
Nyx:
Well you better not make life difficult for Onee-Sama or I will make you regret it. Hmph!
(Walks Away)
Azem:
How am I going to make things difficult for Venat when she has no stake in the Convocation anymore?
(Out Loud, Big Gulp From Glass)
Nyx really knows how to piss me off!
Luna:
(Giggles)
I am glad to see you have someone you do not really like.
Azem:
I do not like Lahabrea and Igeyorhm. What I feel towards Nyx is indifference.
Luna:
(Amused Smile)
True, but you have no choice but to tolerate them since you need to work with them. Nyx, however, you can easily teach her a lesson if you wanted to at anytime, since nothing is holding you back.
Azem:
Something is.
Luna:
And that is?
Azem:
Nyx is related to Hades and the last thing I need is having one of my best friends turn our workplace into something sour because of personal issues. You know that better than anyone with your sister and Loghrif.
Luna:
(Ashamed Smile)
Oh, yeah. I forgot. I hope you find a way to save that island and not ruin your friendship with him.
Azem:
I'm going to check on Eukleia, Eupheme, Euthenia and Philophrosyne. They might give me an idea on how to help.
Luna:
(Wave Goodbye, Smiling)
Say hi to them for me.
(Thinking, Sad Smile)
Azem's great…but I really wish she was great enough to already figure out the signals I am sending her.
Scene 1.1: Amaurot, Akadaemia Anyder, Afternoon
Azem arrives at the Akadaemia Anyder to meet up with her friends: a woman of her size, a tall woman and 2 muscular women. As soon as they see her friend, the women greet Azem with the bigger muscular woman hugging her hard like a Phecda (A Rank B Elite Mark that will exist in the future located in North Shroud in the form of a Large Grizzly Bear) that Azem felt a few of her bones crack.
Azem:
(In Pain, Hiding Pain Behind Smile)
Good to see you girls. Listen. I need a favor. Can you get me inside Lahabrea's Lab to get the Concept of Ifrita?
Philophrosyne (Tall Female Ancient):
Isn't Lahabrea-Sama's Laboratory located in Pandæmonium?
Azem:
It is, but the Concept of Ifrita is being held here.
Philophrosyne:
Maybe Thanatos-Sama knows where it is.
Azem:
Thanatos and I do not see eye to eye on a lot of things, especially that he only answers to Lahabrea like his life depends on it. If I were to ask Thanatos where Ifrita is, he'd tell Lahabrea what I am planning on doing.
Philophrosyne:
(Annoyed Sigh, Facepalm)
Not again…Do not tell us you are doing this behind the back of the Convocation again? You might get in more trouble than just being censured this time around.
Azem:
Maybe, but if you girls are worried that I will get forced out, do not. It is called the "Convocation of Fourteen" for a reason. Fourteen Minus One Equals Thirteen. They need 7 out 13 votes to actually go that far with the other 6 Votes failing to carry any motion of 1 member. That one member who made the suggestion is not allowed a vote.
Philophrosyne:
We really need to stop enabling you. I really hope you do not get us into trouble.
Azem:
If things gets rough, I will take the fall.
Philophrosyne:
And that is why you will get censured again. Lahabrea-Sama's Office is located in the Administration Wing. If Thanatos-Sama or even Lahabrea-Sama comes asking around on what you did—
Azem:
I know. The last thing I want is the 4 of you to lose your positions.
Philophrosyne:
(Evil Smile)
If we do, then you will take us as your brides.
Eukleia, Eupheme, Euthenia:
(Evil Smile, Teasing Voice Tone)
Please Let Us Lose Our Position, A-Zem-Sa-Ma.
Azem:
(Nervous Smile & Chuckle😅)
I will be careful.
(Thinking)
These girls are no different than Luna. Why is that every female behave like this around me!?
Azem moves around the Akadaemia Anyder while making sure the Overseer of the place doesn't spot her, but unknown to her, Thanatos has been watching her as soon as she stepped into the building using a modified Raven that is linked to him. The reasoning for this is because Thanatos never liked Azem as she has defied the Convocation's Wishes and was expecting her to do something like this again, so he is allowing her to get the Concept of Ifrita in order to gather evidence to not to Censure Azem, but to remove her from her seat and have her replaced with someone who will be more agreeable to the Will of the Convocation. From this point on, the "Ifrita Event" takes place with Azem using it to give birth of the entity that will be known by all as "Ifrit". With its creation, Azem manages to take Ifrit away from the island and instead of destroying him, Azem decides to seal Ifrit away. Upon returning to the island, Azem decides to gather a bag full of the island's one-of-a-kind exquisite grapes which infuriates Lahabrea to no end as he sees Azem offering some of her grapes to Elidibus and other members of the Convocation that still considers her a friend. Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus are not present as he is tending to his preparations to head to Elpis to talk to the next Fandaniel, Hermes who is chosen by the current and soon-to-be retired Fandaniel.
Scene 1.2: Amaurot, Capitol [Convocation of Fourteen HQ], Night
Back on the halls of their HQ, Emet-Selch has finalized his preparations, finished talking to the retiring Fandaniel and is heading home, however…
Elidibus:
Emet-Selch! Do you know of the volcano we'll be discussing at the next session?
Emet-Selch:
I know that we are due for some pyrotechnics...
Elidibus:
Well...Azem went there, and is resolved to stop the eruption.
Emet-Selch:
(Annoyed, Trying Hard To Remain Calm)
How?
Elidibus:
You have heard of Ifrita, yes? The fire spirit?
Emet-Selch:
Lahabrea's masterwork. An impressive concept, even for him.
Elidibus:
(Excited)
It truly is incredible, If things get out of hand, Azem could be censured again, But I'm sure that won't happen. Not with your help.
Emet-Selch:
(Annoyed)
...Very well. But are you certain it is wise for the emissary to ally himself with so divisive a figure?
Elidibus:
Oh, I'm not, I'm simply giving Azem's opinion on the matter equal weight. The rest of the Fourteen have yet to reach a verdict, after all.
Emet-Selch:
(Shrugs)
Did you happen to find out why Azem is so keen on preventing this eruption?
Elidibus:
(Trying To Remember)
If I recall correctly, the grapes grown on that isle are particularly delicious. Or so Azem said. They must be truly remarkable.
Emet-Selch:
Indeed.
(Thinking)
I can't bring myself to shatter his faith. I did, however, vow to treat my "friends" to a lecture on priorities.
(Furious)
Now where is my "friend" usually this time of night? She's never with Mitron's Younger Sister at this time and if she received Lahabrea's Scorn, she won't be at her favorite waterhole. The only place she will be at is…
Scene 1.3: Amaurot, Abandoned Home Ruins [City Outskirts], Night
After what happened during the Ifrita Event, Azem is now sitting at the base of an apple tree as she reminisce about her parents and growing up with her childhood friends in the last few years after she started living under Venat's tutelage. She also remembers the times she sparred here with Hades as Venat and Hythlodaeus would tease them both which they end up losing the fight whoever was annoyed the most: Hades has the most wins between them even with the teasing just by 1 and Azem with her 1 win away from a draw, she wishes to beat Hades in 2 fights to actually prove her superiority against him. Suddenly she hears someone approaching her…
Azem:
Come here to chew me out like Lahabrea did, Emet-Selch?
Emet-Selch:
Your Echo gave me away?
Azem:
You know my Echo is random. I cannot control when it happens and even if it happened, I always recognize those heavy footsteps of yours.
Emet-Selch:
Do you always have to make everything into a joke?
Azem:
The world is ugly, Hades. The only way to dispel the ugliness of the world is to clean it with the light of laughter. Aren't you supposed to be resting for your journey to Elpis tomorrow?
Emet-Selch:
An acquaintance of ours told me some of the accounts of what happened.
Azem:
An acquaintance? You are not that furious or stressed, so you didn't speak with Lahabrea and you aren't that calmed, so you must have talked to Elidibus.
Emet-Selch:
You are perceptive in a lot of ways, but you are also dense in a lot of ways too.
Azem:
(Annoyed)
What that is supposed to mean?
Emet-Selch:
(Smiling)
If you cannot figure it out, then there is no point in me explaining it to you.
Azem:
Whatever!
Emet-Selch:
May I sit next to you? I want to discuss your current situation.
Azem:
(Moves Over)
Emet-Selch:
(Sits Next To Azem)
Why do you always have to do this? I know there's a reasoning to everything you do and this time is no different. But in this instance I fail to see your logic, especially that all living beings have been evacuated from the island. So answer my question and please do not say the word "Grapes" somewhere in your answer.
Azem:
I was curious on the Concept of Ifrita, so I decided to test it.
Emet-Selch:
(Raises Eyebrow In Doubt)
Is that so?
Azem:
(Smiling)
Yes, that is my reasoning…but I am not going to lie, those grapes were exquisite.
Emet-Selch:
(Furious, Smacks Azem Over The Head)
You Damn Fool! I Warned You!!
Azem:
(Annoyed)
Hey! You said to not use the words "Grapes" in my answer. So I refrained from using it.
Emet-Selch:
On the initial part of the answer, but you know very well that I will judge every single word you say after I ask my questions.
Azem:
(Furious)
Now that's cheating!
Emet-Selch:
No, it is common sense! Every fool like you thinks that you can evade the wheels of justice just because you gave a Half-Full/Half-Empty Glass Answer! That's not how the world works, Azem!
Azem:
(Stands Up)
WHY SHOULD YOU CARE!? YOU ALWAYS SIDE WITH EVERYONE EXCEPT ME!
Emet-Selch:
(Stands Up)
BECAUSE YOU ALWAYS REFUSE TO FOLLOW PROTOCOL! THE MOMENT YOU DECIDE TO BREAK PROTOCOL, PEOPLE GETS HURT!!
Azem:
I ALWAYS DO MY HARDEST TO MAKE SURE THAT DOES NOT HAPPEN!!
Emet-Selch:
YOU ARE STILL A FOOL!! YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY I WANT YOU TO FOLLOW PROTOCOL!!!
Azem:
THEN TELL ME WHY!!!
Emet-Selch:
BECAUSE YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO ME! THERE!! I SAID IT!!!
Azem:
(Shocked, Blushing)
Emet-Selch:
(Deep Sigh, Facepalm, Blushing, Annoyed)
You are very dear to me. Unlike Lahabrea and most of his followers, I believe you deserve to be in the seat that once belonged to that woman. Out of all of her bad decisions…you are the exception. The reason I am hard on you is that I do not wish for you to end up like her. You are far superior to her in every sense of the way. It's because of that reason…I will adhere to Elidibus' Plea and make sure your punishment is a little more lenient this time around.
Azem:
Did you…
(Devious Teasing Smile)
…Just confessed to me, Oh Great Hades-Sama?
Emet-Selch:
(Annoyed Glare)
I changed my mind. I will make sure your punishment is harsher this time around.
Azem:
(Annoyed)
OH, COME ON! I WAS ONLY TEASING!!
Emet-Selch:
(Walking Away, Waves Hand, Hidden Smile)
Azem:
(Thinking, Proud Smile)
You are such a Tsundere, Hades. Since you confessed to me, I will do the same when you comeback from Elpis.
===========================
Runa:
(Shocked)
I was…in love with Emet-Selch…!?
Luminescence:
Yeah, pretty much. Spoiler Alert – it didn't go anywhere for many reasons. You had a very big chance after this and you were hoping that when he returns from Elpis, but you know what happened there better than anyone.
Runa:
(Saddened)
Hermes…
Luminescence:
You already saw the times you and Emet-Selch were close to be drawn each other only for either Venat, Hythlodaeus or even your acquaintances butting in before you develop your feelings for one another. You had a chance after the Elpis situation, but…
With a snap of her fingers, Luminescence and shows Runa her past self, Azem visiting Hades and Hythlodaeus in order to see if they are alright after the "Accident" that took place on Elpis. Hythlodaeus recommends both Azem and Hades to talk privately in their usual stomping grounds which is Azem's Parents Home. There, Azem sits on top of the tree instead on the base like last time as Hades sees this as her trying to assert her superiority as she has done this before ever since they were kids.
Emet-Selch:
(Annoyed)
What are you up to this time?
Azem:
I just want to talk and find out what really happened on Elpis.
Emet-Selch:
Are you aware that Hythlodaeus, Hermes and myself lost all recollection from the moments before our arrival on Elpis?
Azem:
What is the last thing you remember?
Emet-Selch:
Are you expecting your Echo to resonate?
Azem:
I doubt it will. So…tell me what was the last thing you remember.
Emet-Selch:
Hythlodaeus and myself just arrived at Elpis. However…
Azem:
What is it?
Emet-Selch:
I do not fully remember but…for some reason…You were there. But that is not possible since you were here all this time.
At that moment, Azem's Echo hits harder than ever on her psyche than usual as she faints and falls from her vantage point that forces Emet-Selch to quickly catch her before hitting the ground. Worried for her friend, Emet-Selch rushes to take her to the nearby infirmary for Azem to take medical attention as he knows her Echo never knocked her out-cold as hard as it did now. While unconscious, Azem sees her future self, Runa interacting with not only with Emet-Selch, but with Hythlodaeus and Venat in her home on Elpis as Runa tells them all about the Future Emet-Selch will lead as the leader of the Ascians [Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, MSQ #772: A Past, Not Yet Come to Pass]; and just like Emet-Selch's reaction, Azem is distraught hearing her Future Self that she started to react just like Emet-Selch at that moment: Azem finds her future self accounts to be "Utterly Preposterous" and agreed with Hythlodaeus with the story that might not happened to be "Incredulous"; but seeing Venat pondering on it all causes Azem distress as she is starting to ask the same questions especially that "Runa" did not say anything about herself as Azem during the Final Days except that she walked away saying the she'll find her own way. But Azem feels relieved later on when Venat assures her position until Emet-Selch speaks out on Runa's Story to be a farfetched fairytale which makes Azem's insecurities on the situation to resurface as she sees him distraught on what he has heard, on what he will become as he storms out of Venat's Home. Azem continues to dive into Emet-Selch's Hidden Memories up until their battle against Hermes in Ktisis Hyperboreia where his memories along with Hythlodaeus and Hermes himself got sealed away and altered using the Kairos System. But what hit Azem the most is Hythlodaeus' and especially Emet-Selch's last words for Runa as Hades calls both her and Venat Incorrigible as he believes it is a requirement needed to take the Seat of Azem: "Do not squander it. The legacy I leave you."
Scene 1.4: Amaurot, Capitol [Infirmary], Late Night
Azem is blinded by the light of Kairos and awakens in the Capitol's Infirmary as she is in shock on everything she witnessed. By her bed, Luna hugs her as soon as Azem wakes up, crying her eyes out as she and their friends, Eukleia, Eupheme, Euthenia and Philophrosyne were worried for her as well. Much to her surprise, Nyx was there too and even though she is putting up a strong front towards Azem, but the Ancient notices Nyx's bloodshot eyes and faded runny makeup she cleaned off before Azem woke up. Azem didn't say or do anything except think of what she saw as she wants to talk to Venat as she will have the answers she's looking for and just like clockwork, Venat enters the room as she is deeply worried for Azem's well-being as she was outcold for a full week that the events of Pandæmonium took place. Azem couldn't believe she was outcold for that long as Venat asks the girls to leave her and Azem alone as she wants to talk to her privately; Luna wanted to stay, but both Venat and Azem insist her to let them speak alone of Azem's condition on what happened to her as Venat being the Former Azem is the only one who knows what is afflicting the woman Luna loves more than anything. Luna gives in and leaves them alone, but not before asking Venat to help Azem in anyway she can.
Venat:
(Smiling)
Those girls really loves you. Luna out of all of them. She is willing to do anything for you.
Azem:
(Saddened)
She is wasting her time.
Venat:
(Sad Sigh)
You already know.
Azem:
Was that really…"Me"?
Venat:
A reflection of you from what I could gather.
Azem:
I only know Hades side of the story. I want to hear yours.
Venat:
Unfortunately you are involved in this now because of the Echo. But whatever you hear from me, I want you to make your own decision on how to proceed.
Venat tells Azem of her time with Runa as well as Runa helping the researchers of Elpis in the exact same way Azem always does; as well as learning from Elidibus of what transpired in Pandæmonium while Azem was unconscious. This brings a smile on Azem's Face as she is glad to hear that one of her reflections still retained her sense of adventure and kindness after being reincarnated so many times. Hidden outside the room's door eavesdropping on the conversation, Luna and the girls overhears everything they are talking about and much to their shock, Venat's Familiar, Pendragon was with them. Upon laying eyes on Pendragon, Nyx is taken aback by the almost perfect resemblance to her beloved Venat that her jealousy for Azem is high that she is living with a beautiful avatar that resembles her idol. After recounting her side of the story, Azem is conflicted on how to approach this situation and how to deal with Meteion if she confronts her. Venat convinces Azem to travel the world and continue her duties but keeping in mind what she just learned in order to help her decide what to do before the Final Days arrive, but not to take too long, for they don't have much time left. As Venat leaves Azem's room, she sees that the girls were all eavesdropping on her and Azem. She nods and smiles at them as she leaves, making them worry for Azem and what she will decide before signs of the Final Days begins. After recovering from her weakened state, "Tales from the Dawn: Days Gone By, Days Yet To Come" Webstory takes place; Azem starts traveling the world looking for the answers to the questions she is asking herself on how to deal with the coming threat.
As Azem travels the world, Runa notices that her Ancient past self was interacting with people she has met and will meet as soon as she arrives on Eorzea like the Scions, World Leaders [Gridania, Limsa Lominsa, Ul'dah, Ishagard, etc.]; The Mandervilles and other people she will be assisting in the reflections in the future. Seeing all the world has to offer, Azem understands what to do: ensure the survival of everyone on this Star. She knows that the Convocation's Plan of using Zodiark is not the right way. Venat's plan of using Hydaelyn isn't any better, but is the best course of action even if she doesn't agree with Venat, but it does ensures a more higher chance of survival than the Convocation's Zodiark Plan. She knows that the only way to stop Meteion is to go confront her directly, but no one in the Star has the means to reach her at the moment even though Venat knows exactly where Hermes' Creation is hiding. After returning to Amaurot, Azem spends times with her friends and enjoying the good times they have left until the Final Days arrive. Even Nyx joined in with them, even though she openly criticizes Azem every chance she got. At one point she got drunk to a stupor that she threw herself at Venat's Familiar, Pendragon and confessed her feelings to her believing Pendragon being Venat. Pendragon finds this cute and endearing that if Venat's Plans work, she hopes Nyx and her be reborn in the same timeline so they can have a loving relationship one day. When everyone fell asleep after getting drunk, Luna approaches Azem privately and finally confronts her on her feelings for Azem. Azem is taken aback by Luna's confession and she admitted to Luna that she had feelings for Emet-Selch; however she admits that it was never meant to be and maybe, just maybe she needs to open her heart to someone willing to walk the same path as her, so long as he or "She" can keep up with her. The moment Azem said "She", Luna notices that the way Azem looked at her, she meant her that she embraces Azem and they passionately kiss one another. That moment gave them a heated night that Luna always wanted. Runa couldn't believe that happened as Luminescence smiles proudly and perversely. Runa finds Luminescence's perverted enjoyment infuriating, but before she could tell the Devil Goddess off, The Final Days has Begun…
Scene 1.5: Amaurot, Date/Time: Final Days
The World is in Chaos. Monster Going Berserk. People Dying either being killed by monsters, collapsing buildings, statues or by the hand of their own kind. Death, Destruction and Carnage fills the air as everyone tries to keep everything in order but to no avail. Emet-Selch confronts Azem to help the Convocation to empower Zodiark, but Azem shakes her head and smiles as she tell him that she will find her own path in fixing this as she apologizes to him and she leaves. Emet-Selch is furious, disappointed and hurt seeing the woman he grew up with, his best friend and secretly has feelings towards has decided to take a different path than him, but he knows deep down this is the way she has always been: An Incorrigible Yet Loyal Friend To The End. Azem arrives at her family's broken down home where her friends and Luna are badly injured as the place is overrun with monsters and Out-Of-Control Ancients that Azem has no choice but to kill them all. Even though the injuries Luna and her friends sustained are morbid with no chance of survival, Azem only needs to keep them all alive long enough until Venat completes the Sundering of the Star.
Once the Sundering takes place, even if the girls cannot be saved right now, the reincarnation process of the Sundering will restore them one way or another. As the Sundering starts taking place, a bright and warm light engulfs the Star as everything starts to feel blissful. Azem is floating in the Sea of Aether created by Hydaelyn's Power, she sees all of her 14 reflections with one of them being Ardbert and the other one being Runa. Azem smiles and entrusts the future to them and apologizes that if her power is not enough to save their respective reflection from the Convocation's Influence. She also hopes to see everyone again especially Emet-Selch, Hythlodaeus and Venat. She wishes to be with the 3 of them having fun like in their youth without a care in the world. Then she starts thinking of Luna and now that things have come to this, she finally acknowledges her feelings towards her at the end like the fool she is and hopes that they are reunited one day as she notices that her Future Reflection is named "Runa" while the woman she loves is named "Luna". Azem chalks it up to Venat being the big prankster she's always been as her Friend & Mentor knew everything from the get-go as she always have and she believes they will be reunited because Venat always cared too much.
Scene 2.Finale: Aetherial Sea
Luminescence:
Well?
Runa:
I never knew…
Luminescence:
Of course you didn't. That's why I'm showing you this. Reincarnation has the power to seal away memories of your past life. I should know. I have been reincarnated so many times, I have lost count. But I always return to my true self every…single…time.
Runa:
(Annoyed)
I meant to say I never knew that Azem and me have not deviated much from each other. I could say the same between Azem and Ardbert.
Luminescence:
To be brutally honest when a soul is reincarnated, nothing much changes except the core values of your lives. Your Core Values will always differ depending on the upbringing of the family you are reincarnated into.
Runa:
You said you were reincarnated many times before and yet you return to this version of yourself. How is that possible?
Luminescence:
(Blushing)
Let's just say my Hubby always make remember everything even if it's not his intention…or even him remembering our past lives to begin with. My point is that you stay you at the core, but your beliefs will change depending on the upbringing of the household you were born and raised in. Take for example if you were born Garlemald instead, you would see things on the viewpoint of the empire for awhile, but in the end there would be a very high possibility you would switch sides and fight alongside your friends, The Scions because of your core self. However…because of your upbringing in Garlemald, you might be a Darker and More Brutal Warrior of Light than Ardbert was when he became the Warrior of Darkness after the Fall of the First that you had to restore after he failed a second time.
Runa:
(Furious)
I will not allow you to insult Ardbert like that!
Luminescence:
Because I am insulting you since the 2 of you used to be 1 and the same. That's what I do. You can't improve without constructive criticism. Not all constructive criticism are meant to be subtle. But they need to be accurate and based criticism with evidence and facts to back it up. Without said evidence and facts, those are not criticisms, but vitriol from attention seeking hogs.
Runa:
Are you an attention hog yourself?
Luminescence:
Back in my day…No.
Runa:
(Facepalm)
Thank you for confirming my worries…So what now?
Luminescence:
I did say I was going to reveal how and when you got infected with Nidhogg's Power.
Runa:
I already figured it out. It was when Alphinaud and I forcefully removed the eyes of Nidhogg off Estinien's Body after we subdued him.
Luminescence:
Judges!?
(Imitates Buzzer)
WRONG!!! I'm sorry, but your answer must be in the form of a question. You don't get to win your freedom, you don't pass "Go!" and get $200 and you don't get a consolation prize nor participation trophy. YOU LOSE!!! Thanks for Playing! Your Older Sister is Also Infected!! How Do You Explain That!?
Runa:
(Furious, Frustrated)
What do you mean by all of this!?
Luminescence:
I'll answer your question with a pair of questions. Tell me…What is your parents hair color?
Runa:
My mother had Black Silky Hair and my deadbeat father had Coffee Brown Hair.
Luminescence:
Second – Their Eye Color?
Runa:
My mother had Violet Purple Eyes and the deadbeat had Blue Eyes.
Luminescence:
You don't find that weird?
Runa:
What do you mean?
Luminescence:
Your older sister was born with Green Eyes and You were born with Red Eyes. Both both of you were born with Platinum Silver Hair. That's hereditary impossible even more so if neither family tree have those traits. In many alternate universes from yours, Platinum Silver Hair is a Sign of Great Power with Warning of Great Danger. In one of your reflections, there is a man that was labeled a War Hero, but after finding out he was manufactured, he went insane and decided to destroy the world in his "Mother's" Name. His Birth Mother was an Alien known as "The Calamity of the Skies", so that contributes to his hair color. His father was a Mad Scientist that cared less for moral lines just like Fandaniel. But since his Birth Mother is in a Pod, his father found a Surrogate Mother to give birth to the boy. She went crazy with grief and disappeared. However…in an alternate timeline where the 13th never became the Void, there was a DRK who later became a PLD named Cecil Harvey who was actually a Half-Lunarian, a race of humans who were born and raised on the moon along with the Hummingways, but you know them better as Loporrits. Anyhoo…Cecil's Father was the Lunarian and even though he has Dark Azure Hair, his family history does have Platinum Silver Hair. Cecil's Older Brother is born with these traits as well. Their eye color are their mother, Cecilia's Eye Color, but her eldest's eye color slightly differs because of his father's bloodline. Cecilia's hair color is Platinum Blonde, so her sons having Platinum Silver Hair is not that farfetched as you may think.
(Thinking)
Although as a kid, Golbez's Hair Color was no different than your Dad, but Runa doesn't need to know that.
(Out Loud)
By the way…I can tell you hate your father. Why keep his surname? Why not call yourself "Highwind"? That's the most common name for DRGs throughout history. Except Estinien, but that's besides the point. My point is…Why?
Runa:
Because of my Older Sister. Even though it is our father's fault our mother is dead and he abandoned us…she can't bring herself to hate him as much as I do.
(Nidhogg's Aura)
Luminescence:
(Notices Nidhogg's Aura)
That's because she knows a truth you refuse to acknowledge and it's Nidhogg's influence that is preventing you to see that. Your sister is also infected with his influence, but unlike you, she is strong enough to resist it.
Runa:
How? How does she resist it?
Luminescence:
Well for starters she's a Thigh-Lander…I mean, Highlander.
(Deep Voice [Christopher Lambert])
There Can Only Be One…
(Normal Voice, Perverted Smile)
…Set of Skull-Crushing Thighs!
Runa:
(Disgusted)
You sound like Solaris.
Luminescence:
But in all seriousness. Highlanders are known to be "Inhuman" to certain extent with the right Genes and Upbringing. A perfect example I can give is the Manderville Family. Even though the Patriarch of the Manderville Family, Godbrand never had a True Genetic Heir for his family name, he adopted a son that carried his legacy in said manner. Even though Godbrand was actually an alien that survived through Symbiosis and didn't have the ability to reproduce, his legacy passed down to his adopted son inspired the boy to be as gifted as his adoptive father. That is a secret within all Highlanders. The ability to evolve through sheer will.
Runa:
You sound just like my sister…
Luminescence:
(Proud Smile)
Thank You!
Runa:
…Which is quite mortifying.
Luminescence:
(Furious)
ARE SAYING I'M CRINGE!?!?!?
Runa:
I do not understand that word and since it is you, I refuse to understand the meaning behind it.
Luminescence:
You little shit…But I digress…The reason Nidhogg's Power is affecting you a lot more than your sister…it's because you are a Xaela.
Runa:
What?
Luminescence:
If you and your mother were Raen, neither of you would be heavily influenced by Nidhogg.
Runa:
Explain.
Luminescence:
Raen's are a Peaceful Clan of Au Ra no different than their God and Creator Azim as they resemble his creeds to a T. The Xaela are no different from their Goddess and Creator Nhaama. She is the Moon Goddess of both Love and War. Do you remember Sadu Dotharl? Remember that every single time she asked you to fight her, you jump headfirst without even asking on why?
Runa:
(Shocked)
Luminescence:
Your reaction to my question confirms what I have been saying. So I'll ask again – Are you ready to know the truth or you'll just let it die here and now? If you choose the latter, then the Source and all of its 13 Reflections will be destroyed as Ultima won't stop until that happens.
Runa closes her eyes and replies firmly…
To Be Continued…
My Life As An Ancient (♀) The End!