idolpro | Leviathan's Heart (#1)

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[It is eerily quiet.

When you wake up on the cold ground, blinking in confusion, the innate realization that something is wrong settles in your heart. You feel a profound sense of loss. Who are you...? What are you meant to do?

Thick, misty fog surrounds you upon all sides so that you can barely see. From what you can see, you’re in a thickly dense forest, with strange vines choking off the trees and natural vegetation. Maybe it is just the fog, but all of the color around you seems muted. And when you look down at your hands, even you seem to lack color. It's as though someone has taken the world and washed it gray.

There isn’t time to ponder what that might mean, however. Because suddenly, you get the distinct feeling that you are not alone. The presence is powerful, disrupting your thoughts. It helps steady your mind just a little-- but is this presence friendly?

A separate presence and voice suddenly cuts through the air disrupting your thoughts. ]

Halt!

[It is a clear and direct demand. It rings out from somewhere within the mist. You get the impression that you should listen or there could be trouble.]

Who are you? Another intruder? State your name clearly. I will know if you are lying. We will not allow another assault upon this heart.

[ wow she already doesn't like this ]

Stranger, I know little of what trouble you've seen so far. Merely a lost traveler, but I'd appreciate shelter while I get my bearings.

[ There is a stir from somewhere within the fog. ]

She looks familiar.

[ And another voice- ]

Perhaps we should take her to the village.

[ The fog recedes a little revealing that you are surrounded on all sides. Men in white robes with blue trim have arrows trained upon you from the ground and in the trees. None of them lower their weapons, except for the last one who spoke. Bow lowering to his side, the man approaches. ]

I do not think you mean any trouble in this place. But there is no time for sightseeing within the village.

No, surely not. I'll do my best to stay out of the way, if you're beset by invaders—

...though, if I'm to prevail upon your hospitality, is there something I can do to assist?

If you are here and not part of the attack, I can only imagine you are here to help. But that person will know better. The situation is dire right now so there is little time to waste and you are in danger here. If you will follow me, I will lead you to the village.

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[cool cool cool he hates this a lot]

I'm not trying to assault anything right now.

You are...?

[ The fog recedes a little revealing that you are surrounded on all sides. Men in white robes with blue trim have arrows trained upon you from the ground and in the trees. None of them lower their weapons, except for the one who spoke. Bow lowering to his side, the man approaches. ]

Wait. He is a familiar face.

[ He hesitantly lifts a hand up and signals for everyone to lower their own weapons. The others follow suit, and one by one begin to disappear back into the fog. ]

Do you know where you are?

Not a clue. Don't really know anything else, either.

. . . Let me take you to the village. Our current leader will be able to better explain the situation.

Your life is in danger while you remain as you are out here.

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[Oh, she definitely doesn't like this already. Immediately, she raises her hands.]

I am not an intruder. I'm just... very lost.

[This is bad.]

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[ There is silence before a voice speaks up. ]

Who are you? I think we recognize you.

My name is Ren. If you're worried about someone attacking you, I'd like to help.

[Whatever they need, really, as long as they don't try to attack her. Still, she wishes she could understand the other presence, the steadying one.]

You are a unitmate of Wednesay.

[ Said as a matter of fact. ]

There is not any time to waste. You are in a dire situation, as is Lord Hakuryuu. Will you follow us?

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[ nooooo he wanted to focus on that OTHER presence, the first one! the steadying one. ]

...... oh really? That's a pretty big claim, for someone who won't even show their face! Who am I? Who am I....

[ Aha! gets up, and does a fancy swish of his very starry sleeves ]

I am Valiant Yodaka no Hoshi the Tanuki-Cockatoo☆Pretender, Silver Son of the Night Sky Orange Boy Composer In Another World! ...... properly in another world this time! Wahahaha!!

[ ............................................................... ]

It's that one.

[ There is another pause. Like no one is sure what to say to this. ]

You are inside a heart.

[ it's that one ]

What are hearts if not a person's miniature world filled with both their dreams and nightmares?

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. . . I apologize for my trespass—I come in peace.

[ lifting his hands up, palms out, to present his weaponlessness ]

[ The fog recedes a little revealing that you are surrounded on all sides. Men in white robes with blue trim have arrows trained upon you from the ground and in the trees. None of them lower their weapons, except for the one who spoke. Bow lowering to his side, the man approaches. ]

You are one of his unitmates.

[ He lifts a hand up and signals for everyone to lower their own weapons. The others follow suit, and one by one begin to disappear back into the fog. ]