the first soldier

[sefirot]

Who: Sephiroth and you
Which: Dream (open)
What: A much younger Sephiroth that should have been long forgotten
Warnings: Death, blood, some monsters

A - Among the Dead

[Those who enter will find themselves on an island riddled with ruins once belonging to a people forgotten to time. Currently it seems to have become a battlefield with the remnants of bullets, broken machinery and explosive weapons.

Along one of the ruins is a group of bodies, dressed in ragged cloaks and some sort of armor with swords and guns scattered about them. Upon closer inspection these look less like the bodies of soldiers, but more like children and the elderly. Though they were clearly prepared to fight.

And in the middle of that carnage is Sephiroth though he appears much much younger than before. His height, his hair, even the katana in his hand all much tinier.

He's looking down at the blood pooled in his gloved hand, though it's hard to say if that blood is from the bodies or himself.]

I'm not a cyborg ... I'm not.

[It's almost as though he's saying that to someone, but those people are not here.]

B - Monsters

[Another part of the island is very beautiful with cherry blossoms all around, but also holds great danger. Roaring sounds and a terrible creature who wants nothing more than to eat anyone who's decided to wander through.

But don't worry before it even thinks about getting the chance, the creature gets blown away in an explosion of fire ... that might also scorch the land around it. But hey, at least the thing is gone. Or at least one of them, there are probably more.

Meanwhile the source of the fire magic is younger Sephiroth who looks a little smug at his show of power.]

I'm glad I made it in time.

C - Wildcard

[Don't like either of those? Feel free to make up another reason to run into him here.]

Comments

[sefirot]

[Sephiroth watches the flames with mild satisfaction at his own skill. He's so used to having to prove himself, sometimes its nice to sit back and enjoy the fact that he can beat things so easily.

Also someone saying 'indebted' that's a nice touch. Not that he does this for that reason or anything.]

You should watch who you say that to, I know some who'd take you up on that. Are you all right? There's a lot of monsters around here, you need to be careful.

[Says the shorter and younger looking kid to the older one.]

[empyreancatastrophe]

[Shorter and younger yes, but if that power is anything to go by, neither mean much in regards to battle.]

[It does explain that confidence, though.]

All is well, thank you.

[Joshua dips his head in sincere gratitude. There’s no reason to get into a contest over who can protect who.]

You seem to have much experience in dealing with such monsters.

[sefirot]

Mostly in the training rooms. This is my first field mission.

[Though according to propaganda he's been out doing far more than that.]

But I'm pretty good at handling myself overall, though I'll say the monsters here are different than what I've come across before. My intel isn't that in-depth about these things.

[This includes some of the equipment being used by the enemy. But he can improvise. When all else fails just use fire.]

[empyreancatastrophe]

[What kind of training rooms is this guy using that he's prepared to fight giants like these...?]

[They must be impressive, because this kid is definitely more than capable. Still, there are a lot of questions.]

Your commanding officers allowed you on your own for your first mission?

[sefirot]

Technically, I am the commanding officer.

[Of this mission at least. That's a another technicality. But yes, he's in charge! Of this. Just this mission, but still. It's a thing.]

[empyreancatastrophe]

[That draws another quizzical look from him.]

I suppose in dreams, aught is possible.

[He’s kidding.]

[Mostly.]

[sefirot]

What? You don't think I can lead a team myself?

[Why does everyone doubt him!]

[empyreancatastrophe]

It was a remark made in jest, friend.

[Again, mostly.]

Your skills are clearly impressive. Although I know nothing of your abilities to lead, it is not my place to question such a choice without adequate information.