Abyssal Blade Rebellion

"You're what?"

*Luna runs after Hitomi, grabbing her lightly on the shoulders.*

"Dear, I'm afraid you missed the inn."

*One of the windows is smashed from inside. When Ark gets near the Chocobos, he can see the trio of warriors surrounding an Al Bhed woman on the inside.*

"But...they're the Chocobo Knights. They should be on our side."

"It doesn't look very welcoming."

Ark: <What...? What the hell is going on? Oh, I am going inside!>

"I knew this wasn't ending well."

*Syrona goes inside, and leans against the wall. She draws out one of her guns and crosses her arms as she watches what unfolds.*

"You might not want to be doing that. Al-Bhed tend to look out for each other."

*Zeno goes into the inn and stretches out his arms.*

Zeno: <So, what're we gonna do now?>

<We are on the same side. The rebels are against Yevon. Al Bhed are against Yevon. Therefore, everything we take from the Al Bhed helps against the rebels.>

"This cannot end well" Zephyr sighs.

*Syrona just watches, knowing Ark, things are about to get interesting.*

Ark: <Are you freaking kidding me!? Being against Yevon is one thing, attacking innocent people is a whole 'nother level of rivalry. You know what, I'm going to kick your butt!>

*He draws his dagger*

"You might want to see what's happening at the inn."

Zeno: <Drama bites. Seriously.>

*The 3 Chocobo Knights draw their swords. Luna moves behind Ark, pulling the naginta from her back.*

<You're defending this heretic?>

"What you're doing is wrong. Please, I know you need resources to fight the rebels, but this isn't the way to get them. I would be happy to lend you my spear skills, my Aeons, & my travelling money."

Ark: <Lunes, can I kick their butt yet?>

*He stands by, glaring at the Knights*

"Ark, stop being so impetus" Zephyr glares at the boy.

*Hitomi sits outside the inn her legs pulled up to her chest, arms wrapped around them, staring at the sky. The book laying beside her.*

[That thief is going to get them in a lot of trouble.]

*Syrona's hand rests on her pistol holster, ready for anything.*

"Take what help we can offer, leave the Al-Bhed alone."

<Let's not be stupid, Captain. They outnumber us. One is a summoner. They might have Machina.>

Captain<Very well. We will accept your aid in attacking Gilgamesh. But you should consider yourself lucky if you aren't excommunicated after this.>

"Fantastic news!"

*Luna holds out a hand, but the Chocobo Knights just glare at her. Eventually, she awkwardly lowers it.*

Zephyr leans over and whispers in Luna's ear, "If they continue to be rude would it be alright if Ark stole their stuff while they sleep?"

Ark: <What, we're helping them? I'm not helping them!>

[Can anyone solve their own problems?]

*Hitomi leans forward slightly resting her chin on her knees staring forward at nothing in particular.**

"Come on, Ark, it's only fair."

Ark: <Whatever.>

*He turns his back on them*

Zephyr sighs, "I don't know whether to agree with Ark or punch him."

"Ark, its work with them or fight them and probably destroy this fine establishment in the process."

*Syrona comes out of her stance and joins the other in the middle of the room.*

~The Next Day~

*Luna walks groggily from her bedroom to find Senthose sitting at a table, eating milk & toast.*

"Senthose? What are you doing here? What happened to the Chocobo Knights?"

<That problem has been dealt with. As for why I'm here, I've been investigating the Machina War. In my investigations, I found a hidden continent, of sorts. But I can't get much data on it, as Sin seems to be overly protective of it, & frequently destroys my probes. Bevelle surely has some records from that period, so I'm on my way there.>

"Why are you--?"

<Because that's when Sin was born. But matter doesn't just come out of nowhere, you know. My theory is that Sin was made using the Pyreflies generated in the wake of the war. But by who, & why eludes me.>

"Sin is named because it was born from our sins."

<Yes, well, the church has their theory, but they weren't around back then, either. So they have no evidence.>

"I...that's...."