16 - video

[firstaid]

[She smiles fondly at the device, almost as if the previous day was more than enchanting to her. Everyone dressing up so regally, it was like being back at the castle, but still had the freedom she knows now. However, that grand time got her thinking of all the stories she had read, and of course, a one that she’s very fond of comes to mind.]

I wanted to tell everyone a story. It’s about the brightest star in the night sky, Brave Vesperia. I’m sure some of you have heard the name before, however, this is the story behind it:

"In the days of old, a great cataclysm occurred that plunged the world into ruin. Countless lives were lost as the people struggled to stand against the oncoming disaster. Its energies all but spent, humanity's hope seemed lost when a pair of siblings appeared. This brother and sister together fought the calamity, and saved the world from annihilation. The sister they called Child of the Full Moon. After the struggle, she remained with the earth. The brother they called Brave Vesperia, and ascended to the skies to watch over the world."

The end.

[She thinks fondly on the story. Of course, it’s actually a fairytale version of an actual event that occurred in her world, but no one really needs to know that. She likes this version. It’s happier. A lot happier.]

Comments

[socoolbrewster]

What kind of cataclysm? We talking a flood, a fire, an earthquake, giant volcanoes...what?

[firstaid]

It was known as the Adephagos. It's presence was to distort the Aer flow in our world, ultimately killing it off. Aer is a necessary element in our world, for without it or with too much of it, it would die.

[socoolbrewster]

...So like oxygen, basically.

[firstaid]

Yes, that would be an excellent comparison. You just need the right amount of it for Earth to survive.

[socoolbrewster]

Which is kinda funny, actually; you'd think more of it would be better, but concentrate it too much and it's just as toxic as none at all.

[firstaid]

Yes, you would think, especially since in my world, we use aer for everything, from powering our machines to even using magic. However, it's because we started using aer for such purposes that our world began to suffer.

[And the existence of the Children of the Full Moon who can use aer without the aid of the blastia, but she'll leave that out for now.]