bravenewworld | Event - The White Dragon Travel Log

[It's a lengthy journey even by air, that our intrepid heroes find themselves on. The veteran fliers set a quick, but not grueling pace at the suggestion of the Valkyries. Arriving to a battleground when a god had taken the field tired was not wise, they'd said, and who could really blame them? The prospect alone of facing down one of the beasts of legend would be enough to send most men fleeing in the opposite direction, but one who was working with a human? That was all the more reason to make sure that proper care was taken on the trek. And so for a day the party traveled, a caravan of birds, dragons, reptiles and the odd flying robot making steady time across the Rolling Plains before setting down at the north-eastern edge.

The curious would find that not far from where the tents were pitched, the green hills turned jagged, the land going from verdant to a sea of dark glass. Obsidian shards spiked upwards, spires gleaming in the moonlight like razor sharp teeth, setting an ominous tone for the evening's respite. Tents were pitched, fires were lit, and the more warlike companions even began a drum circle and dance. Valkyries and shirtless Calderan volunteers, a small number of visiting mages, and other more mysterious folks all curious to see the god and to help with the relief efforts. The camp, despite the circumstances, was at least a lively one.

And then came the final day.

Over the Obsidian Flats they went, the massive shapes of Boldore and Tyranitar visible even from up in the sky. And...further perhaps even more stunningly, a gigantic lake almost large enough to call an inland sea, sprawled out below. Rivers snaked out of it all around, and the water itself was a pure crystal blue. But perhaps the most awe inspiring sight of the whole journey came once they cleared the Flats and the area around Glacier came into view. An expanse of white, thick snow covering the ground this early in the year. Arctic forests cropped up here and there, snowcapped trees and a frigid looking river marring the perfect canvas beneath. And more Pokemon , of course. Gigantic Avalugg shook the ground below, and a new species plodded along, chewing amiably on the trees, largely unconcerned by the humans overhead, and the occurrences in the distance.

Along the coast a city was in flames, people streaming out of its ruined gates, desperately fleeing along the rivers before whatever it was came back. Smoke curled up along the skyline, burned hamlets and outlying settlements that'd already been destroyed.

It seems like they weren't too late, and it in the moment of respite there was a chance for our heroes to at least get their bearings and prepare for the Dragon God's return...]

[OOC: We will be opening some of these areas for bonding within the next few days for everyone who is taking part in the expedition.]

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[Takuto sneezes ferociously]

Man, it's cold...

Yeah, I don't think I've ever been this cold in my life!

[ Why did she sound so chipper about that?

Holding two metal thermoses in her hand, she offered one to Takuto. It was warm, and even sealed he could likely smell a bit of what might have been inside. Hopefully you're hungry.

She settles down next to him, wrapping her hands around her thermos. ]

You're probably not used to it either, huh?

[He takes the thermos and opens it, taking in the smell]

Not really. It's pretty warm on the island.

[ It's a hearty stew. ]

Even in the winter?

Yeah, it cools off but not by too much.

[He drinks some of the broth, sighing a bit contentedly.]

Um.

[ She had been thinking about this for a while now, and really she thought she would have more time to prepare. It wasn't winter yet in Union, and maybe she would have had a bit more courage then, but he was kind of cold and... well maybe...

She tugs at her scarf a bit. ]

I-if you're too cold, maybe we could...

[ Kyah, no she can't say it! It's too embarrassing! ]

[Takuto grabs Sanae and pulls her into a close snuggle]

Mayb--ahh!

[ She feels herself moving as his arm closes around her. Suddenly it is very, very warm. ]

Um, Takuto... everybody's going to...

[ Is this what heaven feels like? ]

[Takuto, meanwhile, doesn't much seem to care as he sips his soup]

This is really good.

R, really? You think so?

[ That got her to perk up a bit, and while her cheeks were a bit pinker than they were before he drew her in, she didn't seem to notice. ]

I tried something a little different, since we got to stop through Citadel. I picked up some meat and spices there and put them into the stew. It isn't too gamey or anything, is it?

Yeah, it's really great!

If you want, I can show you the recipe when we get back.

[ When. Not if. She had to be optimistic. This was a god, after all, but she felt like they would be okay. Her training would ensure that. ]

I'd like that.

Maybe we can even make it together?

[ Hope hope hope? ]

Of course! That sounds like a lot of fun!

Oh, but I think I used just about all of the ingredients for this batch. That means we'll have to visit Citadel on the way back.

[ Hmm. Maybe this wasn't so great an idea. ]