~Hakurei Shrine~ > Kosuzu's Grand Bookstore
A New World: Book 1 Completed
Iced Fairy:
--- Quote from: MysteariousYukari on June 30, 2010, 02:34:51 AM ---O.O Flandre as the mistress!? Wow, what happened to Remilia?
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The fate of Remilia, as well as Sakuya and Meiling will soon be addressed. :) (For certain definitions of soon)
--- Quote ---Also, who are the parents for each of the OCs you've introduced, Huian Izayoi, Dinah Margatroid and Juri Kirisame(and anyone else I missed) because positions and last names don't add up. Huian makes me think SakuyaxMeiling but Juri makes me think SakuyaxMarisa and Dinah, as conversation indicates, AlicexMarisa
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Huizan is, as you guessed, the child of Sakuya and Meiling. Juri is the daughter of Alice and Marisa, though Marisa doesn't particularly approve of her daughters choice of career. Dinah is the daughter of Alice and Koakuma. Alice's two other daughters are in Makai. And I've now completed the promise to Koakuma I made in the Weekly Writing Challenge thread.
I'm considering putting together a Gensoukyo Chronicle that give further details, but I'm not going to burn time on that until I manage to puch myself to the time skip.
Dizzy H. "Muffin" Muffin:
Is it far enough in the future for Hieda no Ajuu to be around? (Going by the A + number thing the Children of Miare seem to be doing ...)
Iced Fairy:
--- Quote from: KimikoMuffin on June 30, 2010, 06:18:28 AM ---Is it far enough in the future for Hieda no Ajuu to be around? (Going by the A + number thing the Children of Miare seem to be doing ...)
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Hm... A quick wiki check indicates she's likely already come and gone, though all the characters involved would have been alive at the time, baring Maribel, Renko and the current shrine maidens.
Kasu:
--- Quote from: IcedFairy on June 30, 2010, 03:06:43 AM ---The fate of Remilia, as well as Sakuya and Meiling will soon be addressed. :) (For certain definitions of soon)
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Oh snap. I take it something heavy went down?
Anyway keep up the good work.
Iced Fairy:
Ideas have struck me for some reason. Hopefully they're good ideas.
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Their host grinned widely as she took her seat at the head of the table. ?I'm glad you could come visit my mansion. It's boring only talking to the same people all the time. And your story sounds fun! I missed going to the moon last time.?
Maribel managed a weak laugh. ?Well it was certainly exciting. And we thank you for your hospitality.?
Flandre nodded, then started rocking back and forth in her chair. ?I'd like to say that you made up for it by being here and telling me your story,? the vampire suddenly leaned forward, and her grin turned predatory ?....but unlike other youkai we vampires DO need to eat.?
Then Flandre giggled and leaned back again, ?But I think humans are more fun alive and talking then as food, and my big sister thought that way too, so we just ask for donations! A bit of blood will cover us protecting you today. And if you two give us a little bit of blood every month, we'll help protect you from the other youkai later as well!?
?Most of the fishermen and woodsmen are under our protection these days, which is why my Lady doesn't hunt,? Juri added.
?Just as a question, what happens if we refuse?? Renko asked.
?Nothing,? Flandre said. ?We just don't give you an escort to town, and don't warn the other youkai off.?
There was no need to ask what no escort into town actually meant, but Maribel couldn't really argue it was unfair, and being protected from youkai for the rest of their stay seemed fair. Maribel was just about to agree when Renko put a hand on her shoulder. ?I can't speak for Mary, but I'll simply pay my debt for today. I'll take my chances once we get to the village.?
Maribel blinked. Now that Renko had said that she realized it was a little stupid to promise to give blood every month for a service that they might not need. ?Ah yes. Me as well.?
There was a long pause as everyone else in the room looked at the two outsiders. Patchouli actually closed her book and stared, while the dolls behind Alice began 'chatting' with each other.
The quiet moment was shattered when Flandre giggled again. ?Oh! That's impressive! Now I'm even more interested.? She pointed at the two. ?Why don't you two become my maids??
?The pay is good, and we can magically aid you in mastering your talents,? Patchouli added.
?Um, no offense, but I think we'll at least want to see the village before we agree to that,? Maribel stated.
?Darn.? Flandre slumped a bit. Then she brightened back up. ?Oh well. I suppose I already have the best maid anyway.? The vampire leaned over and gave Juri a squeeze while the maid glowed with pride. Marisa just coughed.
?Anyway, I suppose you'll want to hear about the moon, and maybe what we can guess about your powers before you retire for the night,? the magician stated while Juri served their host a large slice of the cake. The two outside girls took that as their cue to start eating as well. ?First the moon....?
Patchouli reopened her book. ?The Lunarians owe their existence to an obsession with 'purity.' By removing themselves from the earth and it's struggles they have removed themselves from time. In effect they've created their own realm much like Gensoukyo. Except while Gensoukyo feeds off the worlds disbelief of magical creatures, the moon feeds of the worlds disbelief of utopia. Though that's a incredible simplification of structures.?
Renko snorted. ?It didn't look much like a utopia to me.?
?Well that's because you're an outsider. It's far more pleasant for the inhabitants,? Koakuma stated.
?Though I imagine it's starting to fall down around their ears now,? Marisa said with a hint of malice.
Dinah nodded. ?In any case, as you've seen yourself 'purity' is a very vague term. We youkai are vessels of impurity no matter how kind and nice we are, while celestials and most gods are pure no matter how terrible they act. Lunarians are a little different in that they have to work to remain pure, but killing impure beings, like say humans or youkai, for the benefit of pure beings such as themselves is considered a pure act.?
Maribel felt a surprising surge of anger at those words. ?That doesn't seem right,? she snapped out. She felt Renko give her an odd look, so she took a few breaths to calm down.
Flandre finished a bite of cake then nodded. ?Yeah. The Lunarians are stuck up jerks. I kinda wish I'd have gone with big sis and Marisa so I could 'pop' one to teach them manners.? Flandre made a grasping motion and the flower piece in the center of the table exploded into petals. ?But I suppose it's best to just let them put about the moon and worry about humans instead of bothering us.? Juri waved her hand and a set of child sized dolls modeled after fairies began cleaning the mess.
Kokuma shrugged. ?So in short, no one really likes them, and you'll probably never have to deal with them again. But if you don't want to hear people complaining about 'those aliens,' don't mention you've met them.?
Maribel nodded. ?And what about our abilities??
?You have the power to manipulate boundaries now,? Marisa said simply. ?Same as Yukari Yakumo. Get used to that name, you'll be hearing it a lot.?
?Who is Yukari Yakumo?? Maribel asked.
?It's said she's the one responsible for creating Gensoukyo, though even if that isn't true she was definitely the one responsible for maintaining it,? Alice replied. ?She passed away three hundred years ago, but she's still left a big mark on Gensoukyo. You seem to have acquired her looks and taste in fashion in addition to her powers.?
?Acquired?? Renko asked.
Patchouli responded this time. ?There's a 55% chance she is a reincarnation, and a 30% chance she's a descendant. Non exclusive of course.?
Flandre nodded. ?Really it's the only way to explain the hat. Why would you want a figure 8 bow on it??
Maribel frowned. ?What's strange about my hat? I like this type of bow!?
?What about me? What's my power become?? asked Renko.
Patchouli shrugged. ?It seems to be the same as it was in the outside world. You know where and when you are.?
Renko drooped. ?Uh, that's it??
?Sorry,? Marisa said sympathetically, ?not all of us get the cool powers. Heck you're doing better then I was at that age. Though maybe with effort you can become good at magic.?
This time it was Maribel's turn to comfort her friend. ?Don't worry Renko, I'm sure you'll find something you can excel at here.?
?Smaller chest, lamer power, and now my degree's useless....? Renko muttered before sighing and smiling again. ?Oh well. I guess we'll figure something out, right??
?Right!? Mary said.