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destinystrings2013-01-21 07:09 pm
rukhkin) wrote in destinystrings2013-01-21 07:09 pm
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( 001▐ our responsibilities together. ) closed.
who: judal & aladdin.
where: pisces ward, near the apartment.
when: backdated on the day of newbies' arrival, 01/13.
summary: aladdin shares the city information he received to judal. they properly talk about what to do from now on.
warnings: spoilers for magi later on.
[ Hours passed since the two Magi started collecting information. They ended up working together to make the task easier... The culture of this world is too much for them to bear. The fact that, they are the only two from their world as well, is quite perplexing. They had an agreement to share what they find. By staying together, even temporarily, they might have a better chance of finding a way home.
Of course, the news about that isn't the best. However, the sun has completely set. With the sheet of gentle dark blue crossing the sky, all should know the indication that the time for rest is approaching. Aladdin looks back at Judal, who is a few meters away. He walks quickly to approach the older Magi to tell him that they should rest soon, but notices that he's still talking to a local. The little oracle waits for him to finish. ]
where: pisces ward, near the apartment.
when: backdated on the day of newbies' arrival, 01/13.
summary: aladdin shares the city information he received to judal. they properly talk about what to do from now on.
warnings: spoilers for magi later on.
[ Hours passed since the two Magi started collecting information. They ended up working together to make the task easier... The culture of this world is too much for them to bear. The fact that, they are the only two from their world as well, is quite perplexing. They had an agreement to share what they find. By staying together, even temporarily, they might have a better chance of finding a way home.
Of course, the news about that isn't the best. However, the sun has completely set. With the sheet of gentle dark blue crossing the sky, all should know the indication that the time for rest is approaching. Aladdin looks back at Judal, who is a few meters away. He walks quickly to approach the older Magi to tell him that they should rest soon, but notices that he's still talking to a local. The little oracle waits for him to finish. ]
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[That may or may not be the real reason why he has different attitudes towards them. But if he's just going to be a tool that they needed to use, then Judal didn't need to act so fondly about them.]
But is it really a surprise that I'm proud of the Kou Empire? I have a handful of powerful king candidates. Even you have to admit that's rather impressive, right? Hakuryuu has also returned home. Don't you think that will make quite an interesting development?
[Aladdin has Alibaba with him. And while Judal can't see his worth, Al Sarmen felt particularly threatened by the pair. That's why they've been aiming so hard to kill these two off. But he couldn't possibly compare to the likes of Kouen. What's there to be so wary of?]
And why do I fight? Hmm...
[Judal puts on a thoughtful look as if he's really trying to put up a reasonable explanation. Instead, Judal simply asks:]
Hey... don't you think it's a little unfair?
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["I can't do whatever I want when it concerns them," is it?]
... If it's following Al Sarmen, I would think so. But, if you knew that from the start, why? You have a reason, don't you?
[Judal doesn't like being controlled. But, why is it that he allows Al Sarmen to make use of him? It's not hard to piece out that Judal is useful to them, as he is a Magi.
The only thing that Aladdin can think of is a promise. It might be... similar to his situation. All though circumstances are different, how they feel for what they do could be similar. Even though the path is difficult, they move on regardless, all for the sake of fulfilling a dream.]
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[Kassim and Dunya are prime examples that Aladdin should know about. Judal could even use himself as an example.]
Why are we the ones that have to go through something like that while there are others who lead pleasant and happy lives?
[Like the ones in Sindria. Everything about that place seemed really beautiful and peaceful. Almost to the point where it brought a sickening feeling in the pit of Judal's stomach.]
It's not luck or chance that I was born as a Magi. It's fate. But what if I hadn't? I'd still live in that poor but peaceful village you saw with the comfort of my parents. But the same fate that brought me the power that I love so much also took that home away from me.
[And before Aladdin could question why he'd follow Al Sarmen when it was the organization's fault, Judal is quick to answer.]
I'm fully aware it's Al Sarmen that killed my parents and later took advantage of me. You know, I should really hate them but even I'm unsure about my own feelings. They've given me a even greater source of power; the Black Rukh! I'll go along with their plans because I like their ideals. I want to throw the entire world into nothing but chaos and despair. That way, everyone can get an equal taste of those who've been given a far less fortunate fate.
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It's so easy to feel anger and wish revenge, Aladdin almost was taken by those urges as well. He was just luckily reminded of what was important. He is indeed lucky, because he had a lot of precious people to hold pain with him... That may have been what kept his sanity.
He truly can understand. He almost wished death upon himself once, too. But, if it weren't for Ugo...
Judal. He... Aladdin has to wonder, if the reason of why he's so hurt like this, was because he didn't have anyone like that.]
You're right. It is unfair... But, it's just as unfair to blame others who have nothing to do with it!
Even if you all were to succeed, will your heart truly heal from ending the world? When everything is reduced to nothing, even you will lose everything that you might have right now.
When everyone dies... Yet, there is no one to remember any of us.
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[His expression is blank as he silently approaches the boy. Though seemingly calm, he abruptly grabs Aladdin by the front of his shirt and lifts him up so that his feet were no longer touching the ground.]
I see that you're still a completely naive brat. It's wrong of me to think that part of you has changed in anyway.
[His expression darkens as he grip onto the cloth even tighter.]
But I admit, I'm not doing this for people who've suffered a wretched fate. I'm doing this to satisfy myself.
[Judal already feels that his heart can no longer be healed. Since there really is nothing left in this world for him, he didn't care.]
I'll be please to know that I won't be alone in it. Everyone can fall with me.
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[What point Aladdin wanted to come across is quickly halted. After being grabbed and lifted, his hands reflexively take hold of the offending one. His grip is tight, but not enough to cause pain. His eyes widen a little as he listens to these sad words, knowing well that his chest is starting to tighten. It's not from being held up like this, but those words themselves...]
"I won't be alone..." When you say that, you think of yourself as being all alone, don't you?
I've felt that before. —No, I feel it even now.
[Because even if Aladdin has everyone by his side, none of them are like him. He's a Magi that wasn't even supposed to exist. The only thing that they all know is that something unbounded will happen... Something that has never happened before in their world's history. What's his role in such a place? His knowledge is still limited now, maybe Judal is right to call him naive, but he wants to change that so much! He doesn't want to be the one naive anymore!
No matter if he's different from everyone, that doesn't stop him from loving them. In fact, this might be the reason why he loves them the way he does.]
Even so... There's still a way for people like us to not feel that way! Judal, if you just opened your eyes... I'm sure that there's someone out there that would be willing to understand you! Kassim, Dunya... They both found that! No matter how harsh or terrible their lives were before, they found it...
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[Though in the end, it's due to the fact that they used the fake metal vessels that had been given to them.]
What I'm doing isn't any different. But I'll be having everyone join me. There won't be a single person left behind.
[Judal's attention turns to the busy streets where cars are noisily zooming on by and he remains silent for a long while.]
Hey, Chibi, do you want to get ahead of everyone else and reach that place first?
[He doesn't wait for the boy's answer and simply carries him over towards the streets. As a car appears from the distance, he waits for the car to come closer before the Magi practically dumps Aladdin onto the street.]
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All the while, Judal seems to be smirking at the boy for whatever reaction he might have had.]
Did you wet yourself a little there?
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He wanted to push himself to get up immediately; he had to leave this floor immediately! Though, something may have been knocked at the back of his head... His fear of the unknown exceeded this realization. His head suffered a momentary concussion from the fall, causing his vision to split in a matter of moments.
That was it. After several tears leave his face, those wide eyes of his dull away from color, fainting against the gray, cold ground. Despite what just happened in the mere span of ten seconds, he utters something as the light from his blue eyes fade:]
Judal...
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Hey... Hey, Chibi!
[The Magi pats the boy on the face in hopes of waking him up. But when the plan seemed a bit fruitless, it seemed like it's now Judal's job to get them to their destination. Not to mention, his actions seems to have brought attention to onlookers.
Not wanting any unnecessary confrontation, he hoists the boy over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes and quickly flees the scene.]
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When he could somehow manage a better vision, he realizes that he's now inside of a room instead of the noisy streets outside. For a moment, he doesn't think or move, until the present eventually returns to him... He tries to turn his head, but even that ached so much. That's why he does it at a minimal amount, just enough to glance aside instead of the ceiling's view.]
... Judal?
[Did he leave...? Where is this room? If only he can move...]
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Which proved to be too much of a task for him because he was already pretty tired to begin with.
Perhaps the reason why Aladdin isn't able to move is because the older Magi is sleeping on him. The bed isn't big enough for two people to get a comfortable amount of room between them. Judal is practically sprawled out. (Definitely inappropriate treatment for someone who's injured in his bed.)
He does eventually wake from his sleep to see that Aladdin is also conscious as well but makes no effort to get up and move away.]
Oh... you're alive...
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In an effort to try to get Judal to move a little, he moves out a hand to push away the arm on top of him.]
Where is this?
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It's my room. I couldn't get into yours so I had no choice but to bring you here instead.
[He rubs at his stomach a little and sighs.]
I'm hungry...
[Because that's obviously the bigger concern here.]
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Even if slowly, he'll try to keep reaching out. He truly does wish to save his heart... Regardless if it's him who manages it in the end or not, what matters to him is aiding to realize what's actually precious. He doesn't believe that Judal is irredeemable, not when he's witnessed enough people with Black Rukh to return to happiness.
He's so frustrated right now. He didn't find a way home, only to discover that they're stuck here until certain circumstances are reached... He's so worried about the others at home, too! Yet, there's nothing he can do.
He fully closes his eyes this time, not wanting to think too much right now. After a tired, pained sigh, he finally gains enough strength to demand something:]
I... I want an ice bag, please...
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[Was that some kind of order? Who does this brat think he is anyway?]
You want ice? I'll give you some damn ice!
[And he starts to reach for his wand to grant Aladdin his wish. However, a painfully loud growl coming from the pit of his stomach makes it impossibly hard for him to concentrate and cast any type of magic on the boy.
With an aggravated sigh Judal stomps out of the bedroom for a couple of minutes. He returns once more, but this time, the white chunari is in his hands and later dropped on the boy.]
I can't find the bag so just settle with this. You're gonna have to wash it for me since I do plan on wearing it again.
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Aladdin only opened his eyes again when the cold, soothing cloth was placed on his head. (Dropped, but the sensation is relieving enough for him not to mind.) ... He smiles to the smallest extent, glad that the other boy still decided to help him out a little. Now that he's able to relax more, he realizes all of this.
Sure, it was unnecessary that Judal had to hurt him earlier on. But, he pardoned himself by taking care of him in the end. He could've just left him all alone there; Aladdin is very aware that he would do it, if he were to be unlucky...]
Ahaha...
[Even now, he still won't thank him. It's not yet the right period for it. That's why the smile suffices, but at least sincerely.]
The scent of blackberries... I wonder, is that you?
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[At least one of them is starting to feel a little better about the situation. Judal on the other hand, ends up sitting on the floor with his legs crossed. The lack of furnishing is terrible and he really misses his large bed back home. It was extremely comfortable with plenty of space to just roll around in!
That completely random comment breaks Judal out of his musings and he immediately scowls.]
Don't smell my clothes, you little pervert!
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[It's right near his face, after all. He needs to be able to relax himself and breathe slowly, so inhaling that was inevitable.]
Don't worry. It's not an awful scent at all.
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[Even if he felt a little... "violated", he knows for sure how good he smells. Judal painstakingly grooms himself for sure. Or he does his best anyway. Most of the time, he's being taken cared of by others.]
I'd be a lot more angry if you said that I stink or something!
[To prevent the boy from inhaling the scent anymore, he moves the "ice bag" away from the boys face and closer to his forehead.]
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[Aladdin didn't get a chance to clarify earlier, but he knows that Judal likely overheard one of his conversations from earlier.]
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[Which really frustrates him to no end. Judal will be stuck here with the pipsqueak for far longer than he had originally expected. What a pain.]
Well, got any other kinds of bad news?
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[Aladdin's trying to be slow as he speaks, since the pain is still resonating whenever he exerts himself too much. He takes a deep breath in-between ideas to prevent dizziness.]
There's something strange going on during the nights as well... They said it's dangerous to be out during the evenings. Also, an extra hour after midnight called the "13th Hour" exists in this world.
During the 13th Hour... Demons begin to roam.
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...Demons? Do you know if they only appear at night?
[One of the people that he's encountered had interesting features. But he's not sure what to call her exactly, nor did he bother to ask. But maybe she's a demon too?]
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[It's a good thing that they decided to retire early, before the night got any further. It wouldn't be good to roam unprepared.]
... We're in another world, with the Rukh different as well. The demons concern me. I think we should be careful, Judal... I don't want anything to happen to you.
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