Last/Stardust

Today too, I'll once again live, Embracing my past and memories

Independent FFXV Original Character

Penned by Yoko

✧ ✦ ✧ ― It was a story that Riku has heard far too many times before. But given her current circumstance, it might be wise to be cautious about how he would break the news to her.

“ I see. ” Riku nods attentively, “ I’m sorry to say this but, the reason you found yourself here, of all places, is because your World… has unfortunately succumbed into Darkness. ”

He wouldn’t go on to say it had been utterly destroyed, because, there will always be a way to restore the Worlds to their proper place and Wake them. Though it is rather… concerning that these events still happen, even if they seem to have defeated the very source of this Malignant force that pervades the universe.

‘ Where there is Light. There will always be Darkness.’

“ Those things you encountered? Let’s just say they’re a form of that Darkness. They’re entities created out of Hearts. Good news is, your World and your friends might still be out there; ” He gestures towards the seemingly perpetual night sky above them, the stars twinkling endlessly upon its backdrop. “ Bad news is… they might also be completely lost like you. ”

Riku then offers her his hand so he could help her up.

“ I’m Riku by the way. ” he introduces himself, “ Maybe I can help you find your way back home. ”

Her home? Swallowed by the Darkness? As much as Nix wanted to deny it outright that such a thing was impossible, that this was all some crazy dream or misunderstanding.. She couldn’t. The young man before her had no reason to lie and the manner in which spoke carried a tone of experience. He knew what he was talking about and it wasn’t something she could easily disregard. Plus those monsters were very real, not something imagined in the slightest. Did those things show up all over Lucas? Were her friends alright?

The only thing that halted that line of thinking was Riku explaining that her world and her friends could still be out there. Though the fact they could be lost too did cause some concern. Hopefully they all ended up in one location together, not alone like she was before now. They could protect one another well enough without her there but that didn’t mean she was going to prolong her return. For now, Riku was the only lead and assistance she had. 

@jingledoms​ said : "Did you mean it?". (Tidus)

They were near the Djose Temple and thus close to them bidding farewell as she promised. Tidus had been persistent during this entire trip but now had shifted in how he approached her. No jokes, no carefree demeanor, just a passive aggressive question that she didn’t see coming. Honestly, it left her shocked for a moment or two. Never had anyone questioned her when it came to the oath she took as a Guardian. The only searing questions she got in the past was if she ‘tried hard enough’ to save her comrades but never the oath itself. It felt like a slap to the face and soon the shock was rapidly replaced with a growing anger.

Born in Bevelle, the heart of Spira and home of the Yevon faith. It was no surprise that Nix’s parents were fervent believers in it and expected the same of their offspring. Enough so that the pair had hopes that their daughter could become a Summoner with her natural gift for magic. Though she lacked the capacity to become a full fledged Summoner, they simply moved on to the next best thing. They had her train and hone her talents in order to become a Guardian, one that would successfully aid a Summoner to bring about the next Calm. Even though there was no choice in the matter at first, Nix eventually accepted their wishes an devoted herself to her training. Developing her magic and tirelessly training in using twin daggers, as to not restrict herself to only one means of offense.

After years of seemingly endless training and preparing, the day arrived when she was chosen to become a Guardian for a Summoner. There were others in their group as well, all determined to get the young man all the way to Zanarkand. Though this journey came to an end in the midst of the Thunder Plains. The terrain was dangerous enough but seemed that everything until this point had worn down their Summoner. When a hoard of fiends appeared, instead of aiding his Guardians, the Summoner instead chose to flee while they were all busy fighting. Nix had witnessed the man flee but stayed to aid her fellow Guardians that she had befriended.

It felt as though the battle lasted hours, with how more fiends arrived at hearing the conflict. By the time it was over, Nix was the only one who had survived although not by much. If it hadn’t been for travelers that happened by, she would have joined her fallen comrades that day. The fact that she was the only one who lived still haunts her, filling her with a deep sense of guilt. This was only amplified when the Guardian made it back home, only to be rejected by her parents. In their eyes, she had let them down and made all their efforts go to waste. They also claimed that the Summoner only ran away because he didn’t believe she and the other Guardians were up to the task of proceeding further. That she wasn’t good enough. 

By the way, if any mutual followers wanted to chat or plot things then it’s easier to reach me on Discord! I’ll leave mine down below. All I ask is that you give me a heads up if you plan to add, that way I know who is trying to add me.

Starter Call!

                     “    Hey!    ”

The protest was muffled through the large chunk of bread she had stuffed into his mouth. A groan came from the blond as he stared at her in the fire light, reaching a hand up to assist in munching down the treat without choking on it.

                    “    Come on. You tryn’a choke me up!    ”.

 He grinned. It would take more than that to get him to shut up. He was determined.

@magiicxe​​

         “Yeah, no kidding…” He dusted himself off before offering a hand to Nix, his smile returning to his face- couldn’t keep him down THAT easy! Besides it wasn’t even that hard of a fight…    from his vantage, of course- had to keep to the back so he could get a clear shot.

              “You doin okay~? Not hurt are ya??”

@stardustfist​ said : [Miroku] “   i  should  have  listened  to  my  friends  .   ”