bravenewworld | Descent into Darkness

As the characters arrive, they will find what appears to be a rather deep cavern. Upon entering, the caverns are quite narrow, with twists and turns everywhere and different tunnels that all seem to be interconnected. As characters travel deeper within the caverns, reality around them will start to warp, they will start to see and hear things that aren’t necessarily there - images of old enemies, past failures, voices of condemnation, visions that strike at the soul and core of the characters. Once this begins, it will only increase in power and volume, demanding it be confronted, lest they be trapped within these caves forever.

[OOC: This event will run for a week. All characters who enter the caves will be subject to some of their deepest fears, darkest demons, and most abject failures. To overcome them, characters must help each other out, finding their purpose through strength of character and resolve to move forward. In general, these visions should require characters to come to grips with themselves. Illusory images and voices can and will appear and can take any number of forms, depending on what is most appropriate to a character. Additionally, characters may thread with each other and are encouraged to help each other out to overcome these personal demons. For those who wish to take part, they are able and encouraged to narrate their own personal demons, which will be on display for everyone who enters their thread. IC threads may be made in this post.]

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"No. No they aren't," Yuuna nods. She takes a deep, steadying breath as Gouken wanders over, wrapping his arm around her waist and staring down at the copy.

"Hitmon." the Pokemon agrees with his usual terse commentary.

The shadow just shakes her head, already beginning to fade out. Her eyes are tired, drained...

"Well for both our sakes, I hope things play out differently. Don't let them take you, if you don't want to end up like me..."

Heaving a sigh, Waver shook his head.

"Anyone who tried to take Union now is an idiot. It's not going to happen."

And, after spending time in the city and seeing how the people held fast to their convictions, he didn't doubt his own words either.

Union was special. May the Gods spare it from any trials that were on the horizon.

“What makes you people say that?” Yuuna can’t help but laugh a little at his certainty. “We’re just one city, and yeah the name is Union and all but…heh…you guys expect us to be superheroes or something.”

Waver pouted, flustered.

"You break the rules and defy expectations, while staying true to your own values and ideals. You find different, untested options for change-- isn't that reason enough?"

"I guess when you put it like that..." She laughs again and tosses her sword down, pulling the tiny wizard into a hug. "Thanks, Waver. You are a good friend."

"I--ah!"

He didn't expect to be hugged like that, especially by someone he had only met a few short weeks ago. It was new, but not unwelcome.

Awkwardly wrapping his arm around her to return the gesture, he buried his face in her shoulder to hide the embarrassed flush that was creeping onto his cheeks.

"Uhm. Thank you, too. You're also a good friend."

Descent into Darkness

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