[Video] Nightmare time!

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[There's what looks like the aftermath of an earthquake, rocks and debris strewn around. Kain kneels on the ground, clutching his head.]

What- what is that? Who's there?

'You will obey my commands.'

[The voice of Zemus is deep and evil, but to Kain it's also compelling. The figure of Golbez comes striding into view, towering and tall as ever. Kain shakes his head repeatedly, but already he feels the darkness settling inside him, quiet and shadowy. Deceptively soothing.]

No! Leave me!

'You will obey my commands... through him. Golbez. Take him. We have a use for this pawn. He has untapped darkness, waiting to be used.'

...stop... stop this...

[It's inescapable, he knows. Soon he'll lose his very will, the worst thing that could happen. Kain falls upon the ground, struggling mentally to win a losing battle.]

[002] ☿ Nightmare

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[It's a dream calculated to hurt.

She's looking over video feed posts in the little desk area she's made for herself when the other girls head towards the door. Surprised, she calls out to ask where they're going.

They barely look at her, barely even pause. The accusations come easily. 'We don't need you with us.' 'You don't mind anyway.' 'You're too weak. You should have just died with our world.' 'You can do what you really want: Study.'

Ami flinches before she can stop herself. This can't be true. She knows, absolutely, these aren't her friends' feelings. "That isn't true!" she pleads with them. "I want to be with you! I want to help you! This isn't right!"

As if she's angered them by her protests, the girls attack, lunging for Ami's throat, cold and precise, kicks and punches delivered without ceasing. She can't bring herself to fight back aggressively - surely they're only under some influence? - and she's knocked around easily despite her efforts to block and defend. She slams into one wall and then another, recoiling with the force of the blows, but she keeps her feet by force of will.

(ooc: all are very welcome, separate senshi subthread is just for organization)

07 ♣ Nightmare

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( Cut due to scenes of blood )

oo1 ✿ [ video ]

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( the girl seems to be fumbling with the mouse-eared communicator, there's a glimpse of her face -- which seems pale. her hands are shaking wildly as she handles the device, which can be noted in the shaky images it's producing -- )

T-traverse Town? What... what is this place? Am I... am I dead...?!

( and there's a sharp inhale as she fights back the tears )

Ducks, ducks everywhere

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[After watching the comm, getting horribly confused by all the televised nightmares… then later learning the source of the distress, Agni has decided to join the fray against the enemy ducks. He’s currently in Radiant Garden, as evidenced by the scenery and confronting some ducks.]

You would not think that something so small could be so troublesome.
Are these .. Truly responsible?

[He doesn’t have long to wait before one of the ducks flings itself at him, trying to share a nightmare with him. A look of surprise crosses his face before he strikes the duck with a fist and forces it backwards]

…. You must abandon this pastime of yours and leave the others alone.

[The ducks don’t heed the request in lieu of resisting]

Then you leave me with no choice…

Nightmares for all

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[A cheery song is the first thing that meets the senses, followed by a brilliant sunny sky and the singing of a variety of birds. It looks that a beautiful spring day. A few elegant looking ladies pass by with a variety of shimmering wings protruding from their backs.]

This is so… disgusting…

[The camera shifts, and Icy comes into view. She’s wearing a glowing device around her neck that inhibits her magic. She’s imprisoned here, in this magical fantasy land… and she’s not happy about it]

I’ve got to get out of here….

Relax, Icy. Take deep breaths and try to expel all those negative thoughts. We’ll help you!

[She’s surrounded by overly helpful, happy fairies. This is her nightmare XD]

Another Nightmare

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Mm hmm. Mm hmm mm. [A large mouse rat wearing a fine suit was circling Basil trying to fight back a laugh at the others expense…. And not fighting it very hard] Mm wha ha ha ha ha! Did you honestly think you could defeat me. Me?

England’s.. no the world’s greatest criminal mastermind?

[Basil narrowed his eyes and refused to give Ratigan the satisfaction of offering much of a reaction, his fists clenched at his sides]

Come now, come now…you aren’t even going to respond? Where’s one of your self righteous speeches, hmm Basil?

[Finally he responded]

The fact remains, for now… England is safe and your plans were thwarted. Furthermore, the populace is aware of you and your diabolical schemes. They will not fall for the same tricks in tbe future Ratigan. Maybe it won’t be today… or tomorrow but some day your nefarious deeds will catch up with you and you will be stopped once and for all.

[Ratigan looks far from moved. His smug expression faded if only for a moment]

You just can’t admit it can you… you can’t admit that I’ve bested you, again. No matter…

[He draws out a little bell, his surrounding minions look furtively to either side]

Bring tubby over here….

[Its revealed that he also had Dr. Dawson captured.]

Dawson! Leave him out of this.. You .. You fiend!

[With a sneer.. Ratigan rang the bell. An overfed cat marched closer.. Intent on swallowing Basil’s assistant.. And there was nothing he could do about it….. Not that he wouldn’t try]

Crossdressing nightmare

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[The video begins unceremoniously. Before the lens is an opulent affair complete with entertainment and ballroom dancing. Ladies and gentlemen of high society are in attendance delighting themselves with all the gala has to offer. Ciel on the other hand is here on business, in disguise as a young lady.]

I can’t see anything over this crowd….

[He mumbled more to himself than anyone else.]

Have you spotted the Viscount yet?

[ He looked up at Sebastian, who was currently posing as his tutor but before Sebastian could answer they heard a familiar voice…]

That girl is wearing the cutest outfit! I must go speak to her!

[A chill ran up the youthful earl’s spine]

Sebastian! Elizabeth can’t see me.. Like this!

[For the next few moments the two tried to get lost in the crowd but Ciel soon found himself alone. Surrounded by the other party goers. The important thing was… he also no longer could see Lizzie. Drawing in a breath he slowly exhaled. It was a narrow escape. He turned to one side….. And came face to face with his fiancee]

There you are!

[He tried to mask his absolute horror and carry on a normal conversation. His pitch a little higher than usual as he tried to maintain the façade]

You must excuse me…. I --

[Elizabeth’s eyes widened as she began to realize who she was truly speaking to..]

C-ciel?

[Her tone was soft and hesitant. Her lip quivered as she drew a hand over her mouth]

I-- I don’t understand. Why… why are you?

Elizabeth, it’s not what you think!

[Although to be honest, he had no idea what she was thinking]

C-ciel…..Ciel…. How could you!

[She flung her hand to the side, and turned on her heels to flee, tears beginning to stream down her face. Ciel reached out to stop her but it was too late,.]

[She was gone]

~1st~ [ Video ]

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[ The feed is upside down. The feed is upside down and has the image of pointed boots and a fluttering cape - oh, and the ground. In the background, one of the moogles can be heard talking to what must be the person holding the device. ]

"-- munny will let you stay in the hotel for a while, but you'll have to manage for yourself after that, kupo. Now if you look over -"

[ He is abruptly interrupted by a second moogle. ]

"No no, Kupo, you're holding it the wrong way. Turn it around."

[ Dutifully, after a moment, the image swings upwards to the hovering moogle, and a girl's voice. ]


"...Like this?"

[ The moogle helpfully turns the device around so it faces Terra, her brows knitted in confusion. ]


"I don't..."



"Go ahead, try it, kupo!"


"Um... thank you Mogli."

[ So much encouragement, what else was there to do but do as he asked? She looks into the device, all lost-lambish. ]


"H-Hello...? Is there anyone out there?"

[ She doesn't really believe there is - how could there be? Certainly not anyone she knew. Not if what she was told was true... ]

another nightmare of doom

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[In any other sense, it was a beautiful day. The sky was blue, the sun was warm, and Zack could feel the wind in his hair from something besides running for the first time in ages. He inhaled deeply, smiling to himself. Midgar was getting closer.

He did a couple of squats until the old man driving him told him to stop, that the kid was making him nervous. Zack grinned sheepishly and plopped down, wondering how long he could remain still. He felt sort of antsy, being this close to Midgar. At least he'd found a ride, even if he had to sit in the back of a pickup truck.

With another easygoing grin, Zack turned to the other guy sitting in the back with him - Cloud. The poor kid didn't look very good; his head was lolling with the movements of the truck, he was slumped over, and his eyes were glazed. Still, Zack talked to him like he could hear perfectly and they could have a totally normal conversation.]

Hey Cloud, what're you gonna do when we get to Midgar?

[No answer. There hadn't been for almost a year now, but as he always did, Zack told himself that he could hear an answer. Sometimes it felt like he really could.]

You wanna see her, right? She can help you, I know she can.

[A fond smile crosses Zack's face as he thinks about her. With a little luck, maybe Aerith will be right in the church where he left her. And maybe she could...]

Don't worry, I'm not gonna leave you afterward. We'll stick together. We're friends, right?

[He grins, knowing he doesn't need any confirmation on that. He and Cloud had been through hell and back together; it was impossible not to be friends. With that thought, he babbles on and on for awhile about becoming mercenaries or something; occasionally exchanging rapport with the driver of the truck. In a rare lapse of silence, though, his newly-enhanced hearing catches the sound of a sniper from miles away. And they're aiming at - ]

Cloud!

[He jumps up and covers the blond's body with his own, arms wrapping him in preparation to lift him up.]

Pops, pull over! We've gotta get out here!

[The driver gives them a worried look as he drops the two boys off, wishing them luck. Zack thanks him and quickly gets a mako-poisoned, stumbling Cloud over behind a rock, where he'll be safe. For now, at least. That's all that matters to him, he figures as he ruffles the chocobo spikes with a fond, loving smile.]

I'll be right back, Cloud.

[He knows what's waiting for him. He marches into it proudly, the Buster Sword gleaming and his stance more SOLDIER-like than it's ever been. What he finds is an entire army that's more than ready to kill him.]

Boy oh boy, the price of freedom is steep.

[With a drawn-out breath, he sets the Buster Sword against his forehead before running out towards the huge crowd with a roar. They're all ready. They're all more than prepared to get rid of the escaped sample. Zack's not going down without a fight, not by a long shot - ]

Auuugh!

[ - there's gunshots, far too many of them, and his SOLDIER skills aren't enough to dodge them all. Not by a long shot. Though he tries, he can't hide his screams of agony when more bullets whiz by.

Maybe he hadn't been SOLDIER material, after all.]