Roxas - Protection Stone

[the_last]

[As soon as Roxas chomps on the fruit, he will experience sudden disorientation, as if suddenly unfamiliar with being inside his body, perhaps not even knowing why he is there or who he is. It lasts for but a moment and then slowly fades... He will suddenly find himself in a place that seems unusually quiet and gray, as though the color were stolen but there remains just enough to suggest that things have been greatly subdued. There are also about three spots in the distance that seem to almost glow with gentle hues of color, soft and welcoming. Too bad, they seem much too far away to reach.

Within the gray is an expansive forest of every tree imaginable and dry, brittle grass that extends to mid-calf. Here and there, one might even spot some faded prints left upon the ground. The sky is equally gray, although not one cloud can be seen. But a dark mist seems to swirl around the forest, not too thick but clearly present.]

Comments

[the_last]

[There is a faint flicker of something shimmering just ahead of her. . .]

[twilight_boy]

[moving toward that shimmer]

[the_last]

[That should've been him. orz

[As he gets closer, he can see that it is a unicorn. But this one seems much older than the one Roxas is used to seeing, judging by its slow movements as it nibbles at some surprisingly fresh grass. Its tail sways from side to side and its fur seems a touch grayer than Fell's.]

[twilight_boy]

Hello.

[the_last]

[It turns to him but looks a bit nervous.]

[twilight_boy]

[they can both look nervous, then, but Roxas does try to smile a little]

[the_last]

[The old unicorn calms down some in response and lets out a soft whinny.]

[twilight_boy]

My name is Roxas.

[the_last]

[Its ears twitch but it nods.]

[twilight_boy]

It's nice to meet you. I- I haven't before, have I?

[the_last]

[Shakes its head slowly.]

[twilight_boy]

Then yeah, nice to meet you.

[the_last]

[Bows its head a bit, shutting its eyes.]

[twilight_boy]

Is this your domain, too?

[the_last]

[Looks confused.]

[twilight_boy]

It's all right. I'm just here for a quest.

[the_last]

[Even more confused but resting head down.]

[twilight_boy]

[holding out his hand]

[the_last]

[Seems to be holding still enough. . .]

[twilight_boy]

[would touch the side of the Unicorn's muzzle if allowed; would pull back if the Unicorn seems unsure]

[the_last]

[The second his hand comes in contact with the unicorn, it vanishes in wisps of black mist! Instead Roxas is left holding a very heavy gem that sparkles in a dark green hue and is set at the top of a key pendant that has a striking resemblance to Oathkeeper. It feels very much his.

Oh and whatever protective drive was there the moment Roxas finished the quest, it comes back to him in a startling rush!]

[twilight_boy]

[clutching the pendant, other hand splayed over where his heart would be, as those feelings wash over him again.] Thank you.

[the_last]

[The Unicorn appears behind him as if it were there all along.]

You did well. . . hero.

[twilight_boy]

I did? I mean, thank you.

[the_last]

Your power will come. . . when you have need of it. You need only. . . remember how you feel now. . .