So. Much. Crystal [Open!]

[Yuna]

So. Much. Crystal.

It was even more beautiful than Miracle described. Something that clearly couldn’t be put to justice through words. Just the way the crystal shined in the light of the suns were breath taking enough to leave the High Summoner in awe. People were out and about working, children laughed and played similar to that of the ones back at Hallowton. Despite everything this land has gone through in the past couple of weeks they still had the strength to go on. It was very inspirational.

Yuna now stood in front of the crystallized temple, gazing over its form as she was rather curious about the deity they worshiped and whether or not he was the real deal and not just lying to them as Yevon had with her and the people of Spira. Yuna entered the temple and made her way into the large sanctuary. Four roles of pews on each side of the room with gaps between them heading down to the altar. The place looked big enough for the entire city’s population to fit. She began looking around for the young High Priestess.

“Miracle?”

[Sasha Evens]

They faced the Arashi and its terrible, unbridled power that couldn't be stopped no matter what was thrown in its direction. Together, they braved through the Crystal Expanse, battled monsters of terrifying proportions, endured the Clashes, the taking over of an evil entity within an ally and a close death for the leader. They thought they have seen it all and that nothing could take down this holy city or desecrate it.

They. Were. Wrong.

"SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINY!" A yellow blur zipped past Yuna and a child, probably no older than twelve, was clinging to one of the large crystals that made up this city. Sasha was wearing her usual lolita-esque attire with a large, frilly bow pulling back locks of her abnormally long, blond hair.

"Oh it's so lovely! So beautiful! So sacred!"

[Yuna]

In her search for Miracle Yuna was startled by the yellow blur that suddenly zipped past her, resting a hand above her breasts she spotted the cause of the blur further on up along one of the crystals, tilting her head and raising a curious brow to her actions. It was only a child, not someone Lady Yuna would ever conceive as a threat and according to the child’s own words it looked like she was more or less enjoying the beauty of the city.

“Hello,” Yuna called out, smiling as not to frighten the child, “I’m Yuna. Who might you be?”

[Sasha Evens]

"NO! YOU NO TAKE SHINY!" Sasha shouted at Yuna and hugged the crystal much tighter than earlier while glaring at her. Come hell or high water no one was going to come between her and the object of her desire. It was the most beautiful thing she had seen but she couldn't possibly take it all home! Maybe...she should stay here! Yes! The shape-shifter will defend this sacred ground!

Little did she know that it actually is sacred.

"My." Sasha jumped off and struck a pose in an attempt to impress this stranger, "Name is Sasha! Shape-shifter Extraordinaire!" Oh yeah. That was so well done she'd give herself a pat on the back if she wasn't looking. "And I am now here in defense for the Shiny City!"

[Solomon]

"Lady Yuna I presume?" Solomon entered the temple and now stood behind Yuna's position. He had heard of her already from Miracle, the new ally she had gained during a visit to Hallowton before the arrival of the Arashi. They could use all the help they could get and the fact this one was merely a human with magical abilities like Miracle was refreshing. The holy Knight of Aircano did not trust the supernatural creatures that aided them now and while Sparda and Sazan proved to be more trust worthy than Amoura they still made him feel uneasy when they were around. It was good to see more human defenders joining their ranks. Then he turned his attention over to the child. "And who, pray tell, are you?"

[Yuna]

Yuna was taken aback by the sudden outcry of the girl when she spoke to her. She maintained that the woman was merely startled by her presence after coming in so fast, Sasha wouldn’t have had time to see her while moving around that quick. The High Summoner smiled when the child introduced herself finding the bit about being a “shape-shifter” particularly interesting until she gave out a small laugh to the girl’s declaration. Finding her cute and adorable.

“The Shiny City is lucky to have you, Sasha. I’m Yuna.”

Yuna heard another voice directed towards her, this one deeper and more demanding than that of Sasha’s. The High Summoner from Spira turned around to see Solomon, one of the other people Miracle told her about back in Hallowton, standing before her now. Yuna nodded her head and gave him a polite bow native to Spira before replying.

“I am. You must be Sir Solomon, the knight Miracle was telling me about. It is a pleasure to finally meet you.”

Yuna smiled, and it grew bigger when Solomon asked about Sasha. Saying nothing Yuna just watched, allowing the child that spotlight she seems to be enjoying.

[Miracle]

A child will cradle the seed of destruction in his breast as the heart of man falls under the shadow.

Those words of the Arashi repeated in the child's mind as she made her way towards the rebuilt temple of Yahweh. She couldn't help but wonder if for a moment, the Arashi was referring to her. Though the word "his" certainly implied that she would be the last one to suspect unless it either misspoke or talked in riddles. With so many things on her mind the young High Priestess had very little time to invest into this "prophecy" that haunted everyone else's mind, but now that she had some free time to think, it made itself known within the depths of her mind. Such a thing couldn't afford to be ignored, unfortunately Lord Yahweh has yet to answer her prayers on the subject but she trusted that in his own time, he would give her the answers she needed. The answers they all needed.

Still, they were not without their blessings. Thanks to the combined effort of them all they were successful in defeating the new threat that wanted to eliminate Hallowton and ever since then Amoura and Sparda has helped Hallowton avoid a worse fate than death. There was also a wedding to look forward to and the High Priestess had to work on what to say to Vulture and Ranko concerning peace in Genesis when they finally met at the tower. Miracle stepped inside the temple and began talking under the assumption that Solomon would be the only one there.

"Solomon, are all the preparations for the wedding comp-"

The High Priestess stopped and looked over to Yuna, surprised, but happily so as she smiled over to her new friend.

"Yuna! It's good to see you again. How have you been?"

Before she could get her answer Miracle's violet eyes looked up and spotted the other girl in the temple.

"Is this a friend of yours?"

[Sasha Evens]

Does no one listen to the amazing words of Sasha? What a downright shame. It hurt her little fluctuating ego when people had to keep asking who she was--it would seem building a reputation was much more necessary than expected. Once more, she struck a pose and sparkles --wait, SPARKLES?!--started shimmering around her form. Now maybe everyone will remember her!

"Ma name's Sasha! Shapeshifter extraordinare! If you have any shinies prepare to have then sn-n-n-natched! Bwahahaha! Like this here." Sasha held up a small piece of crystal that had fallen from one of the buildings and stared at it like it was a rare wonder of the world. Her shapeshifting abilities kicked in, giving her larger, sparkling eyes.

"It's so...pretty."

[Yuna]

Yuna turned around to see Miracle entering the temple and smiled. Just the girl she was looking for and if she heard her right she was planning for a wedding? Yet something else that should give one happy feelings but the High Summoner only had very bad memories regarding it no thanks to a certain man from her world that has now moved on to the next life. Yuna’s smile soon returned from the frown it was turning into once the High Priestess greeted her.

“I’ve been fine…. still getting used to this world though.”

Yuna looked back over to Sasha when the child inquired about her name and could see the disappointment in Sasha’s eyes before reintroducing herself to both Solomon and Miracle.

“I only just met her today but she seems nice.”

Yuna smiled over to Sasha before asking, “Would you like to be friends?”

[Nevena]

The crystals of this place reminded her of the slowly fading Macalania Woods, save for the people who wandered about here. The sound they made was nothing compared to the now silent, dying, and fading once beautiful woods of Macalania. The faint echos of the fayth's hymn...Shiva's voice had always been so soothing.

Oh, those woods. How she would miss them when they were finally gone. A quiet sigh escaped Nevena as she moved along, coming to stand before the temple. Temple to what? She knew not. Nor did she care. She only roamed so perhaps she would learn her way between these places and perhaps find her home, find Spira. Find them too.

Massive. Magnificent. Breath taking.

Like Bevelle. Oh her beloved...Her thoughts stopped as her eyes fell onto the four gathered in the temple. Her eyes grew wide as her eyes settled on Spira's dear beloved High Summoner, all others there seemed to fade away for her attention become focused on Yuna and Yuna alone.

"You," she said softly, remaining still as if she were frozen in place.

"High Summoner Yuna. I finally see you in person."

[ShadowGirl]

The black mazeratti was tence and hopefull. ShadowGirl was imformed that a shard of the legendary All Spark was neadby. the All Spark was an extremly important relic that the people of her planet broke and was though destroyed. She actually could not believe it... a shard of the All Spark!... probably one of the last in the universe! She stopped in front of a huge crystal temple and shifted into her non vehicle form. She stood ten feet tall as she stared at all the crystal aroung herself. She make her way up the stairs and towards the main altar. She needed to talk to a Solomon or High Sommoner Yuna if they know where she could find if or know anything about the location. She walked towards the smaller group of people and when she was nearly there the got down on one knee and placed a hand to touch the ground and bowed her head in a very respectfull way. She waited.

[Solomon]

"That's enough!" Shouted Solomon, staring intensely at Sasha. "You are to cease this foolishness and leave the temple immediately!" Solomon was a no-nonsense warrior by default and would not stand to see the holy temple of Yahweh defiled by anyone, especially an inhuman nuisance who clearly wasn't all there in the head. The knight turned around to face Miracle and bowed his head in greeting. "Everything is ready for the wedding, my lady but if I may speak plainly - it's bad luck to allow such an unholy union to be wed here in the temple. We've already fallen out of the Lord's graces once, I think with this we're pushing our luck."

This wasn't just Solomon bullying the non-humans again, as the High Priestess has scolded him for several times, this time he was concerned the Lord would take issue allowing such a thing to take place in his house of worship. Solomon turned around and spotted the other entry, this one appearing to be a friend of Yuna's and the man didn't sense anything "off" about her so he let her be. His eyes then fell upon the machine that has entered and he looked offended at it's very presence. "What is the meaning of this!?" He asked. "If you have to send a machine in your place just to speak then you are not worthy of our time here in Crystal City. Away with you!"

[Miracle]

Miracle frowned at the way Solomon chose to deal with Sasha but before she could say anything he was already discussing his feelings on the wedding.

"Sazan is half human and both have invested time and effort into our cause. Despite their origins they do his work and respect his land, I see no harm that could come from their wedding taking place here but if it concerns you that much, I could ask the Lord about it in my next prayer session."

At the sound of Nevena's voice the young High Priestess turned to face yet another new arrival at the temple.

"Oh hello, my name is Miracke High Pries-"

She wouldn't even get to finish her sentence as Solomon's shouts to another in the temple caught her ear and caused the High Priestess to raise her own voice against her friend.

"Solomon!"

Miracle was trying to be patient while the knight adjusted to having so many inhuman beings that he was raised to see as enemies growing up but his prejudice was only serving to fuel the already overwhelming levels of frustration she has felt since the battle with the Arashi.

"I sense life in this being and even if that was the case, you nor anyone else, has the right to speak to anyone in the temple of Lord Yahweh like that! All is welcome, even if they did send a machine to speak with us!"

Miracle turned towards the robot and smiled gently at her.

"Please rise. My name is Miracle, High Priestess of Crystal City. How may I help you?"

[ShadowGirl]

She waited patiently and only glanced up as the male for a brief moment as he yelled. But when he spoke that she was a maching, she would have replied but she greatly respected holy places of any and all religions. She was given permicion to rise and speak. She rose towering about everybody else. They where much smaller then her but she know that small being could hold great powe and skill. Her was also pretty small compared to the other of her planet but was extremely effective and powerfull.
" High Priestess Miracle... i am indeed mechanical... but i am not a machine and i certanly was not sent my anybody... i am a sentinent being... a Protector on my planet, Cybertron... i come to you, because this city might posses something of great importance for my peaole. It was called the All Spark... and i was told that you may have knowlage of the location of the last shard of it. Some cybertronicans beieve it way have ended in near by... what can you tell be about it? The shard would be key for out unforturatly dieing race. " She finished and as she waited she studied everybody else in her vision.

[Sasha Evens]

"NO!" Sasha yelled at Solomon since he decided to be so "kind" by raising his voice at her. If there's one thing the blond hated, it was the type who felt it necessary to prove a point by increasing their volume—naturally she does it in turn. "I don't listen to big fat meanie heads like you! You need to take a big chill pill and just chill!" The shapeshifter pulled down part of her eye, stuck out her tongue at him and said: NYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Yeah, Sasha didn't like him one bit for that.

"Ahuh! I'd love to be your friend Miss Yuna!" Sasha clasped her hands together and beamed a smile at her. For the time present she forgot the shard that had fallen to the ground earlier. The prospect of making another friend sometimes took priority over the things she prized the most.

Then the robot started talking and she attention was focused on it. It was a living creature inside metal? Sasha could never transform parts of her body into machinery. Amazing!