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Entry tags:
- #tdm,
- bleach: aizen sousuke,
- bleach: grimmjow jaegerjaquez,
- bleach: ichigo kurosaki,
- bleach: orihime inoue,
- final fantasy vii: aerith gainsborough,
- final fantasy vii: angeal hewley,
- final fantasy vii: reno,
- final fantasy vii: rude,
- final fantasy vii: sephiroth,
- gundam wing: chang wufei,
- gundam wing: duo maxwell,
- heaven official's blessing: xie lian
TDM #1
"Well, good morning, Sleepy Head,"
The voice was sweet and pleasant on the ears. You open your eyes to find a smiling face looking down at you. A face that looks human enough. Two eyes, a nose and a mouth, all in the right places. But something feels off about it...
"We've been waiting for you to wake. It's about time!" The nurse, for now that she's moved away you realise that she is indeed dressed how you would imagine a nurse would be dressed, continues to talk and fuss about the room. In doing this, she explains:
❝You've been asleep for such a long time! Several years ago there was an Event that caused many people to fall into deep, deep sleeps. Some woke within days or weeks of their fall, but there were some, like yourself, who have been asleep for so much longer. It's hard to tell just how long you have slept, and I fear the world you remember is very different now, but we are here to help you through your transition from Dream World to the Waking World.❞The nurse leaves and you are left alone. You will find that even though you have been in a coma for years, you are as physically fit as you remember. Any injuries you believed you had are gone now, as if they were never there. At the foot of the bed are clothes and any items you own. Take them. Go. The urge will take you. Once you leave, you will find you can not enter the hospital again, nor can you quite remember how you got out in the first place. All you can remember is the strangely haunting nurse and her words...
Welcome to Williamsburg!
The town before you is a hodgepodge of colour and style. No two houses are exactly the same. Some made of wood, or brick or even strange metals. Some are no more than holes in the ground. But all are warm and welcoming inside and not many are inhabited.
In fact you'll find that the town itself isn't that populated at all. The busiest place is Main Street. Here you will find all the shops you need.
● [The Nowhere Inn] is the local watering hole where you can come and share a drink with a friend. Or, if just passing through, spend the night. Here you will be greeted by Bert, the owner and bartender. A seven foot tall bear of a man with a magnificent beard and a loud, booming voice! And a desire to one day create a cocktail that will take the world by storm. It's just a shame that not all of his little experiments hit the mark... Newcomers to the town will be offered a drink on the house. Choose wisely, as some of these drinks can often come with side effects, both good and bad.
✦ Apricot Smash: A refreshing glass of fruit squash. Made from the concentrated juice of a sour and sweet type of apricot, this is a simple and thirst quenching kind of drink. If asked nicely, this can also be made into a slushie! Anyone who tries this deliciously fruity drink will find themselves enjoying a chance to dance and/or sing at any given opportunity. (Side effect: It can cause insomnia.)
✦ Lemongrass Twilight: Made from spicy and sour lemongrass syrup, this mildly alcoholic drink is served in a tall glass with round, purple coloured balls of ice. The drink is a swirling green, yellow and purple colour. Those who try this drink will find themselves feeling very mellow and warm and more inclined to feelings of affection. (Side effect: It can cause headaches.)
✦ Mint Blast: Pale blue-green with light swirls and served in a wine glass. The drink is heavy on the mint and light on the alcohol, with even a little sprig of it resting on the rim of the glass. Drinking this will leave you feeling a chilled and shivery. A nice cuddle should soothe those chills away. (Side effect: It causes sleepiness in the drinker.)
✦ Blue Smooch: This drink is a deep blue with white, creamy foam atop. The drink smells like chocolate and tastes wonderful. It leaves the drinker feeling happy and optimistic, almost childlike. (Side effect: It is rumoured to cause truthfulness in the drinker.)
✦ Burning Wine: Pale gold with yellow-orange swirls, this mulled wine is served in a clear glass mug and tastes like cinnamon and oranges, with a hint of chili. It has a nice, warming burn as it goes down. This drink will put a fire in your belly and keep you toasty and warm through the cold nights. It may also make drinkers a little more amorous than usual. (Side effect: It can sometimes cause tingling and numbness in the extremities.)
✦ Frosted Starlight: Sapphire with silver flecks and glittering sugar around the rim of the glass. This is an intoxicating alcoholic drink that is only served in the evening and at night. The drink itself smells like coconut yet there is no coconut within the drink. The taste is almost floral, with a slight hint of grape. Those who have tried this drink often find themselves with the brief ability to touch another and see their surface thoughts. (Side effect: It can cause blackouts.)
● [Sugar ‘n Spice Café] is a peculiar place. From the outside it looks like any other store front, but as you enter and the little bell tinkles, you will find the interior to be bright and open. Warm colours and bright lighting, and from somewhere soft music is always playing. A very modern sort of café selling a wide selection of handmade sweets and pastries as well as an espresso machine.
For the next month, if you come in for a hot drink you can have your choice of their specially made, homemade cheesecake free of charge. Subject to availability, of course.
✦ Roasted strawberries and cream cheesecake: Made with a chocolate biscuit base, sumptuous strawberries and homemade cream.
✦ Coconut cheesecake with lime and passionfruit sauce: This zesty citrus cheesecake has a buttery base, creamy coconut filling and fruity lime and passionfruit sauce.
✦ Triple choc upside-down cheesecake: The name may say upside-down, but this cake looks right side up to us! Juicy raspberries give it a fresh bite and for the chocoholics - oozing sauce.
✦ Gingernut cheesecake tart with sticky maple pears: A creamy cheesecake with high visual impact for that special dessert finale to your dinner party.
● For those looking to add a little something extra to their wardrobe, they'd be best heading to [Dreams Come True Boutique]. For the month of April the clothing store will be offering all new arrivals free vouchers for up to three new outfits of their choosing. Within reason, of course. But most all of the clothes here are decently priced with an odd array of fashions from the very old fashioned to near futuristic.
● [Linlae Botanical Gardens] resides not far from Main Street. Part of the gardens are covered, housed within a large green house, but most of the gardens are outside and easily accessed. There is much to see here, from the [Hedgemaze] with the secret gazebo at it's centre, [Hanging Gardens] and the weeping willows reaching into the waters of a large koi pond. If you're lucky you might see a large white carp, said to be 2,000 years old by the name of Etherus. Who knows how long he'd lived in that pond, but they say if you catch sight of him it's a sign of good luck. And if you manage to see him during a full moon, he may grant you a wish.
There are benches all over, places to sit and take in the peace. But don't expect much quiet, the twittering of birds is a near constant companion within these gardens.
● [A Home]. As you explore you will realise that you're going to need somewhere to stay the night. Of course you could always go to The Nowhere Inn and wait until morning, or you could just... open a door.
87% of the houses within the town of Williamsburg is vacant, and well maintained, for many years. These houses wait for someone to come and bring life into them. Inside your pocket you will find a key. If your key doesn't fit the lock, that house is occupied, so find another. When you finally open a door, you'll notice that the key has changed subtly. That key is now unique and can be used only for this house. It is yours.
Some houses come fully furnished, some might need some work. You might even be surprised to find that the house is one that looks vaguely familiar...
● [The Nowhere Inn] is the local watering hole where you can come and share a drink with a friend. Or, if just passing through, spend the night. Here you will be greeted by Bert, the owner and bartender. A seven foot tall bear of a man with a magnificent beard and a loud, booming voice! And a desire to one day create a cocktail that will take the world by storm. It's just a shame that not all of his little experiments hit the mark... Newcomers to the town will be offered a drink on the house. Choose wisely, as some of these drinks can often come with side effects, both good and bad.
✦ Apricot Smash: A refreshing glass of fruit squash. Made from the concentrated juice of a sour and sweet type of apricot, this is a simple and thirst quenching kind of drink. If asked nicely, this can also be made into a slushie! Anyone who tries this deliciously fruity drink will find themselves enjoying a chance to dance and/or sing at any given opportunity. (Side effect: It can cause insomnia.)
✦ Lemongrass Twilight: Made from spicy and sour lemongrass syrup, this mildly alcoholic drink is served in a tall glass with round, purple coloured balls of ice. The drink is a swirling green, yellow and purple colour. Those who try this drink will find themselves feeling very mellow and warm and more inclined to feelings of affection. (Side effect: It can cause headaches.)
✦ Mint Blast: Pale blue-green with light swirls and served in a wine glass. The drink is heavy on the mint and light on the alcohol, with even a little sprig of it resting on the rim of the glass. Drinking this will leave you feeling a chilled and shivery. A nice cuddle should soothe those chills away. (Side effect: It causes sleepiness in the drinker.)
✦ Blue Smooch: This drink is a deep blue with white, creamy foam atop. The drink smells like chocolate and tastes wonderful. It leaves the drinker feeling happy and optimistic, almost childlike. (Side effect: It is rumoured to cause truthfulness in the drinker.)
✦ Burning Wine: Pale gold with yellow-orange swirls, this mulled wine is served in a clear glass mug and tastes like cinnamon and oranges, with a hint of chili. It has a nice, warming burn as it goes down. This drink will put a fire in your belly and keep you toasty and warm through the cold nights. It may also make drinkers a little more amorous than usual. (Side effect: It can sometimes cause tingling and numbness in the extremities.)
✦ Frosted Starlight: Sapphire with silver flecks and glittering sugar around the rim of the glass. This is an intoxicating alcoholic drink that is only served in the evening and at night. The drink itself smells like coconut yet there is no coconut within the drink. The taste is almost floral, with a slight hint of grape. Those who have tried this drink often find themselves with the brief ability to touch another and see their surface thoughts. (Side effect: It can cause blackouts.)
● [Sugar ‘n Spice Café] is a peculiar place. From the outside it looks like any other store front, but as you enter and the little bell tinkles, you will find the interior to be bright and open. Warm colours and bright lighting, and from somewhere soft music is always playing. A very modern sort of café selling a wide selection of handmade sweets and pastries as well as an espresso machine.
For the next month, if you come in for a hot drink you can have your choice of their specially made, homemade cheesecake free of charge. Subject to availability, of course.
✦ Roasted strawberries and cream cheesecake: Made with a chocolate biscuit base, sumptuous strawberries and homemade cream.
✦ Coconut cheesecake with lime and passionfruit sauce: This zesty citrus cheesecake has a buttery base, creamy coconut filling and fruity lime and passionfruit sauce.
✦ Triple choc upside-down cheesecake: The name may say upside-down, but this cake looks right side up to us! Juicy raspberries give it a fresh bite and for the chocoholics - oozing sauce.
✦ Gingernut cheesecake tart with sticky maple pears: A creamy cheesecake with high visual impact for that special dessert finale to your dinner party.
● For those looking to add a little something extra to their wardrobe, they'd be best heading to [Dreams Come True Boutique]. For the month of April the clothing store will be offering all new arrivals free vouchers for up to three new outfits of their choosing. Within reason, of course. But most all of the clothes here are decently priced with an odd array of fashions from the very old fashioned to near futuristic.
● [Linlae Botanical Gardens] resides not far from Main Street. Part of the gardens are covered, housed within a large green house, but most of the gardens are outside and easily accessed. There is much to see here, from the [Hedgemaze] with the secret gazebo at it's centre, [Hanging Gardens] and the weeping willows reaching into the waters of a large koi pond. If you're lucky you might see a large white carp, said to be 2,000 years old by the name of Etherus. Who knows how long he'd lived in that pond, but they say if you catch sight of him it's a sign of good luck. And if you manage to see him during a full moon, he may grant you a wish.
There are benches all over, places to sit and take in the peace. But don't expect much quiet, the twittering of birds is a near constant companion within these gardens.
● [A Home]. As you explore you will realise that you're going to need somewhere to stay the night. Of course you could always go to The Nowhere Inn and wait until morning, or you could just... open a door.
87% of the houses within the town of Williamsburg is vacant, and well maintained, for many years. These houses wait for someone to come and bring life into them. Inside your pocket you will find a key. If your key doesn't fit the lock, that house is occupied, so find another. When you finally open a door, you'll notice that the key has changed subtly. That key is now unique and can be used only for this house. It is yours.
Some houses come fully furnished, some might need some work. You might even be surprised to find that the house is one that looks vaguely familiar...
A Familiar View
It may have been immediate or it may take days for you to notice, but when you do...
The memories of your Dream World are coming back to you. It doesn't feel much like a dream at all. Those things that happened, those feelings you had, all seemed so real!
And then you find it.
It could be something as simple as a book, or as large as a building. You know this thing. This thing has been pulled directly from your memories, whether those memories are good or bad is entirely up to you. But there it is, as large as life, right in front of your eyes. What does this mean? Which world is real and which isn't? How did these things from that other world make it into this?
This is your chance to explore this new addition to Williamsburg. Maybe you will find the answers you seek? Or maybe you will be left with more questions. Just know that you aren't alone. It seems that almost everything in this world was pulled from another, brought here by 'others', and left here.
Maybe this new landmark, or item, leaves you with a warm feeling and questions are the last thing on your mind? Perhaps you would like to share with your friends, or even a perfect stranger, the joy that this thing brings you? Tell them your story. Share with them it's the history. Or maybe the feelings attached are feelings of anger, of horror and fear? Misery does love company, so don't go through with this trip down memory lane alone.
The memories of your Dream World are coming back to you. It doesn't feel much like a dream at all. Those things that happened, those feelings you had, all seemed so real!
And then you find it.
It could be something as simple as a book, or as large as a building. You know this thing. This thing has been pulled directly from your memories, whether those memories are good or bad is entirely up to you. But there it is, as large as life, right in front of your eyes. What does this mean? Which world is real and which isn't? How did these things from that other world make it into this?
This is your chance to explore this new addition to Williamsburg. Maybe you will find the answers you seek? Or maybe you will be left with more questions. Just know that you aren't alone. It seems that almost everything in this world was pulled from another, brought here by 'others', and left here.
Maybe this new landmark, or item, leaves you with a warm feeling and questions are the last thing on your mind? Perhaps you would like to share with your friends, or even a perfect stranger, the joy that this thing brings you? Tell them your story. Share with them it's the history. Or maybe the feelings attached are feelings of anger, of horror and fear? Misery does love company, so don't go through with this trip down memory lane alone.
Down the Rabbit Hole
You are stuck in The Corridor now.
And you appear to be alone. Or are you? As the buildings creak in protest you seem to hear footsteps. Is that a fellow waylaid traveler?
Before you can determine the direction of the sounds, one thing becomes clear to you: these homes and businesses, all that brick and mortar, seem to be closing in on you…
It is a gradual squeeze but you can tell that if you don’t get out of there you’ll eventually be crushed. As you explore this place where time and gravity seem to have lost all meaning and your senses may even betray you, you search for a way out or an end to this madness and that is when you finally realize that the buildings are taking shape according to your will. The more you panic, the more claustrophobic and chaotic things become. But if you remain calm and focus your attention you find you can tame the buildings back into their original shapes and places. Of course, it helps if you have a partner.
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[ Sephiroth buried his face in her hair and kissed her there again. ]
I'll never leave you, Aerith.
[ After all these years and now three worlds together, his confidence had only grown. They were destined to be together. ]
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And with those words her heart skipped a beat and her arms tightened around Sephiroth. Because Aerith knew that he wouldn't. No matter what he would always find his way back to her side.]
I know. That is one thing I would never, ever lose faith in. You.
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And I, you.
[ There was no one else on any world who made him feel the things he did or who had made him grow in the ways he had since meeting her. There was no doubt in Sephiroth's mind. ]
I love you, Aerith.
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[Aeriths laughter was bright and happy. She leaned back so that she could look down at her handsome fiancé. Her hands moved to gently cup his face between her palms, thumbs stroking over his cheekbones before she leaned down to press a soft kiss to his lips.]
I love you. Always and forever.
Now... [She gave him another soft kiss.] I found our home here while I was looking for you.
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Oh?
[ His eyes came open and he brushed a lock of Aerith's hair behind her ear. ]
And just what kind of home have you found for us?
[ His tone was expectant, teasing. He would go wherever she wished in truth and they both knew that. There was no harm in giving her a little bit of a hard time about it though. ]
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It's a nice little place. Not sure how they assign these things but the key I was given fit the door so I just assumed that was my house. It has a large garden out back though!
[The most important thing for her, of course. Simple pleasures. All Aerith needed was a garden to grow things and Sephiroth at her side to be happy.]
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[ Sephiroth smiled for her at that, even though he did continue to tease her. ]
When do we move in?
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[She loved his smile, it made her heart flutter and her breath catch, and really she couldn't help herself when she leaned down and pressed a soft kiss to that smile.]
My home is right here with you.
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As is mine.
[ But she seemed excited and he was glad. ]
Show me. I want to see this place you like so much.
[ Sephiroth drew back enough that Aerith could lead him and took her hand in his. ]
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Laughed some more when she reached for his hand only to find him doing the same thing.]
It's actually not too far from here! You've probably passed it and didn't even realise.
[Aerith knows she had. It was just sheer luck that she'd wandered down that street again and felt drawn to that house.
It was a pretty little thing.
It reminded her of home.
Hand-in-hand she walked with Sephiroth, leading him through a couple of streets and half way down one that was only a five minute walk from the gardens at best. She stopped in front of the house and pointed with a smile.
The house itself, surprisingly, looked almost like the one she had back in Midgar. Surrounded by a small wooden fence, there were patches of green grass before they reached a porch that wrapped around half of the building. The big differences between this house and the one she had grown up in was that this one looked more solid. It wasn't entirely a wooden structure but there was stone and brick building up the walls and giving it a more modern look.
Aerith tipped her head and looked up at Sephiroth with a bright and eager smile.]
What do you think?
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It's perfect.
[ Sephiroth approached the fence and ran a hand along it before turning to look back at Aerith. Of course, he tugged her along with him because he hadn't let go of her hand and had no plans to do so. ]
I see you everywhere. It's close to the gardens too.
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It reminds me of home... And now that you're here, it really is a home.
[Aerith lifted her head to grin up at Sephiroth.]
Do you really like it?
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I do.
[ He meant it. Just the way he was home to her, the opposite was also true. He could have lived in a shack and been happy as long as she was there--but those were his needs and they were few. Aerith deserved the world, whole or broken, and he would give it to her if it was within his power. She liked this place and so they would make it theirs. ]
I look forward to seeing what you do with it.
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She liked this place a lot and it made her happy that Sephiroth did too.
But then she opened her eyes, and when she did she laughed.]
What we will do with it, you mean? Make this your home as well, Sephiroth. I'm happy with a garden, but I think it's about time you found something to do that makes you happy as well. [She grinned, eyes dancing playfully.] And 'you' is not an answer, just before you try!
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You know me all too well.
[ That did beg the question of what made him happy beyond Aerith though. It was a tough one and made all the more difficult for the fact that she was right there in his arms. Despite that, Sephiroth knew just what to do. He pretended to think for a moment and then leaned in. ]
Do you really want to know what else makes me happy?
[ There was a mischievous twinkle in his eye that was just for her. ]
Fighting.
[ Sephiroth smirked. ]
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So Aerith leaned back and away, secure in the knowledge that no matter how far she leaned, Sephiroth wouldn't let her go and she would never fall. She kept her hands on the back of his neck, holding her steady. Now that she had put a little distance between them, Aerith glanced around thoughtfully.]
I don't know if there's space enough here for you to do that... But, if we can find the space... [She looked back with a grin.] Maybe you can keep on teaching me? Like before?
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Truly? You'd be willing?
[ This had all been his idea of a joke and also a way to forestall more awkward questions about what made him happy because he didn't have those answers and yet it seemed something good was coming from it after all. Sephiroth tugged Aerith to him and kissed her lightly before gazing into her eyes. ]
I think...I'd like that.
[ They certainly had enough land and if they could avoid upsetting Aerith's gardens then it just might be feasible. ]
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Before, Zack had been training her. Even Wufei had been helping her with a few pointers. She'd wanted to have a good base. Before then, a young boy called Nico had taught her a few things. But the one she had always wanted to train under was Sephiroth. Aerith had just wanted to learn a little so that she could surprise him with her skills! What little they were.]
Are you kidding? Of course I'd be willing. [Chuckling, Aerith went in for a soft kiss.] I'd like it a lot myself. I just have to find myself a new sword now.
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This would combine his two favorite things and he was, in every sense of the word, thrilled. ]
I'm glad you still want me for your teacher.
[ His gaze said he was going to put Aerith through her paces but the tender way he held her suggested otherwise. ]
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Maybe.
That was her hope at least. While it was all well and good being rescued time and again, sometimes it would be nice to be the one to do the rescuing!]
I've always wanted you as my teacher, love. There's no one else I would rather learn from. You're the best, after all!
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I'm yours.
[ You're mine, was what Sephiroth really meant. ]
When do we begin?
[ Now he was back to teasing, because Aerith still needed a sword and he knew that. This was just another way for him to express his enthusiasm. ]
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And I'm yours.
['I love you' was all fine and dandy, but somehow saying those words, hearing Sephiroth tell her he belonged to her, felt more somehow. To belong to someone so completely, to know without a shadow of doubt that wherever Sephiroth was, she was home, was all she'd ever wanted.
But she was soon laughing when she pulled back to look up at him with a wide, warm smile.]
Eager puppy. We can begin as soon as we can find a good sword for me, how about that?