Duties Call
Running through the courtyard, Gail was panicking about being late to her summoning; it wasn't often that she got caught, but this had been the exception.
Venturing into the depths of the historic archives (hidden in a room off of cornerstone hall,) she had discovered writings based upon a time period known as the keyblade wars, and had learned quite a few tid bits that she had found absolutely fascinating. She had been reading them with a thoughtful look on her face for what had seemed to be hours when she'd been discovered. No matter how much she appreciated the information and valued their historic value, the elders weren't pleased with her, and were going to punish her.
She skidded to a stop in front of the kings chambers. Here we go, she thought, composing her features to match the pristine young magician she was thought to be. She brushed her hair down so that it flowed in curls around her face, and she flattened her dress so that it fit her tiny frame. She reached her hand to knock on the door, but before her hand made contact, the door clicked and opened for her. She waited a moment, took in a breath, and stepped in.
"Gail Revete," a squeaky, tempered voice called. Donald, the highest mage on the court. "Come forward and confess your misdoings." She cringed at his voice having always found it on the annoying side and walked till she was facing the King, who was sided on his left by Goofy and on his right by Donald. The King, the Royal Guard Captain, and the High Mage. Honestly, what could have reading such an article done to provoke judgment by the three of them? It made no sense to her, and she was honestly baffled. "You are charged with the reading of forbidden documents, documents that were forbidden to protect against uncertain evils and most certain destruction." The king chimed in. "But your majesty! There was nothing to incline the for—" "It matters not, you knew of the restriction on the archives to those of your age, and you disregarded it due to childish curiosity and went forward to read what you knew should not be read." Donald, seeing this as an opportunity to scold her, said her name with sarcasm so deep you could hear it dripping off his bill. "There's no reason to try and get out of this. You knew what would happen." He quaked. She tried protesting, but was silenced by the king's hand. "For this misdoing, you shall be punished, and not harshly because you are one of our finest." He paused, thinking of what to say next. "Gail Revete, you are from this moment on, banished from Disney Castle."
"Banished?!" she yelled, "Where will I go! I can't go to Hollow Bastion with this humility upon my shoulders! It's entirely unfair!" she stomped her foot like a child and turned to leave. "Wait," a vaguely familiar voice called. "You are banished, but there is a mission that also comes with this banishment." She turned to face the king, and there was a new figure that was standing beside him: an old man with a graying beard that came down to his stomach. He was dressed in a blue robe with yellow stars embroidered into the fabric, and on his head, he wore a wizards cap. Yen Sid. "Since you know too much of this particular subject, we have devised a mission for you. You will walk with Yen Sid and discuss this, and we all bid you farewell and good luck."
With his dismissal, he lowered his head and began to talk to Donald and Goofy. Yen Sid walked by her and inclined his head, wanting her to follow him. He continues walking, and she hurried to catch up with him.
"You've learned of the weapons called keyblades, correct child? She nodded. "And of the history and darkness that follows, I assume?" Another nod. "Then you'll not be surprised to hear that this darkness still remains within the worlds, and that there are those who are set to harness the power, and those set to destroy it." "Yes, but it's all so confusing. I've never seen such darkness within the walls of this castle, nor within the boundaries of this world or Hollow Bastion." "Ah, yes, you see because those are the worlds whose hearts have been sealed by a keyblade master known as Sora. But that's a story for another time," he said as they were suddenly in his office. Gail flinched at the environment change, but she was used to such happenings, being a magician and all. "Which brings us to your mission child. He should be arriving within a matter of moments." She looked at him questioningly, "He?"
Her question was answered as a bright blond popped through the doorway. "Master Yen Sid! Salem reporting for duty." The boy winked at Gail as he said this, a smirk appearing on his face. "What's the pretty lady here for?" he said as his smile grew bigger. "She's here to be your guardian, since you can't seem to keep out of trouble." He thought about it, his smile fading. "Whaaaaat?" he whined, "I don't need no girl to protect me! I got this. No offence, pretty lady." "Gail." She said. "A pretty name for such a pretty lady." He smiled. "Salem Moss!" he stuck out his hand in offering welcome, but Gail ignored it and turned back to Yen Sid. "Now what is this mission?" He chuckled lightly. "You and young Salem will be venturing out into the universe to discover the plans of an order that refer to themselves as the 'Unbirths,' and a new race of evil beings that have formed. These 'Unbirths' are strong, and their intentions unknown. We believe that they have created new heartless, and these heartless' have taken to themselves the body and spirit of human beings. They are much stronger than any normal heartless, but in the same instance, different. I bid you both be careful."
He went on to explain to basic fundamental information surrounding the two things, telling them of how they would go about their missions, of how they would fight and prepare themselves for battle. Telling them of the risks and the dangers, to which Gail made the sarcastic remark of, "It's not like you're much giving me a choice." To which, Yen Sid ignored. Finishing up his words, Yen Sid stopped and then actually looked at the two. "Now go." He waved his hand at them, shooing them away, returning to some earlier thought he had had. How strange, Gail thought. Both the King, Donald, Goofy, and Yen Sid have sent us out on this..Horribly dangerous mission, yet, none of them can spare us more than a moment's notice after they are finished. There has to be something else going on..
Lost in her thoughts, she didn't notice Salem as he waved his hand in front of her face. "Well come on! Let's go!" he nudged at her. "I'm hungry and I want to show you the town a bit before we go on any serious adventure. Plus, I've never been on a date with a pretty girl before." His smile was wicked. "How old are you again?" Gail questioned, squinting up at him. "16! You?" she rolled her eyes and walked past him, exiting out of Yen Sid's office and onto the stairwell, "18." She smiled back at him, and proceeded down the stairs. Calling back to him, she asked: "So, how about that lunch date?"
GEM: Yay, two new characters. It's time to step out of the dark side of this story and into the light.
Shelby: Akira, Salem.
Sara: Faylin, Gail.