[IC] - All the World's a Game

[S121]

Human Village - Gensokyo

John looked slightly saddened by Aya's death. John remembered how she helped him gather all the materials for the bridge, and how she seemed to be cheerful in every situation.

"Ahh... On our front, we lost... Yuuka, Ran, and Yukari. HM has also been captured by Sebastian. I don't know who else we lost.", John said to X without emotion, but it was evident that their deaths bothered him.

[Kristia]

Human Village - Gensokyo


"We may have lost many in this tragedy, but remember that there is still hope" Renamon, who was following the group, finally spoke and went to the funeral

("I know there is a way.. I managed to do it for Nera, so there must be something to do") the fox thought gripping tightly her digivice as her energy was being synchronized with it

Nera let her partner leave and looked at the group "Death is just a gate we cross, and that gate is always open" she said touching her chest spike remembering her own death


(trying to be awake at the moment, fatigue blast at the moment)

[wonderweiss]

Yuyuko returned with Axl to the funeral, eyes still very watery.

[S121]

Human Village - Gensokyo

John glanced over to Axl and Yuyuko with a solemn, almost sad look on his face. John knew that Yukari and Yuyuko were friends, so those tears must have been for her fallen friend. After a brief moment, John looked away. John thought about what Renamon had said. If that were true, then John might just have a plan. He knew that the Higher Power wanted the Auditor dead, and that he was going to give John a favor. The Auditor would be no easy fight, but if John somehow killed him, then he might be able to revive Yukari. In fact, he could possibly bring everyone back, assuming they wanted to come back.

This gave John slight hope. Even if it was just a sliver of hope, it was at least something.

[Mega134]

Human Village


After a while of walking Dante had finally made it to a decent sized village where a few familiar faces were. There was the man in green armor he met in Hawaii, along with that red robot that he fought briefly in Hawaii as well.

Dante walks up to the group and waves. "Yo." He said quite simply, hands in his pockets.

[S121]

Human Village - Gensokyo

"Hm.", John uttered as he nodded at Dante, acknowledging him, but seeming like he was in his own little world.

At this moment, John was already coming up with a plan to revive Yukari, Yuuka, Ran, Meiling, and Aya. He was going to prepare for the Auditor. He was going to call in favors from the Kappa for nuclear bombs, some of the Hermits for advanced CQC and energy manipulation, Rumia for extensive training in Darkness magic, Patchouli for her books on reality warpers and various training manuals, and Isaac for upgrades. He would then create powerful Spellcards to use against the Auditor and put himself through extensive physical training. John didn't care how hard or how dangerous the task would be, he was going to give them a second chance to live.

[Kristia]

Human Village - Gensokyo


"You are planning on reviving them too, right?" Nera asked John with a mather-of-factly tone

"Renamon is actually planning on crossing the boundary to search for the souls wether they are in heaven, hell or any other place, we are thinking of other ideas like getting the chance to speak with god level pokemon called Mew and Arceus, if you have other ideas, you can share it with us after the funeral" the jackal said looking at him

[WriggleRid3r]

Human Village - Gensokyo

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"Ladies and gentlemen..." Keine began. "Today, we inaugurate the day of our victory over the Devourer and his wretched Nucleoid army."

Much cheering went on.

"However, our victory did not come free... many lives were lost."

The crowd went silent.

"Before we bury the lost... is there anyone who would like to say a word...?"

[wonderweiss]

"I would." Yuyuko spoke up.

"... Alright. Today... Today we did well... But not well enough to ensure everyone's safety. But... Think of this. This is not as bad... As it would seem. It may come out as heartless, but be grateful we're still alive... Because we can keep fighting... We can keep fighting got our friends... Our families... Our loved ones. We have suffered much, but be grateful that we're still alive... Because right now... We're the only ones who can carry on the fight... Because... It's not over yet... It may never be over yet... Because we have only met one of many like the devourer. This fight is over... But the war for survival... Shall wage on for as long as we may live."

Yuyuko then looked up. "... And in that time... We may lose more... But pray to the stars... That we never give up hope... Thank you..."

She stepped down.

[NeoFox]

Gensokyo - Human Village - Funeral
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As Yuyuko stepped down the old Dr. Light came to a stand. "If I may... could I say a few words myself?" He said in a calm and sad tone.

[WriggleRid3r]

Human Village - Gensokyo

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"Please do." Keine concorded.

[NeoFox]

Human Village - Gensokyo
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Dr. Light coughed as he prepared his little speech.

"Hello everyone. My name is Thomas Light. Father and creator of Mega Man, and X. When I first heard of this war from an old friend of mine recently I immediately came here to assist everyone. When I heard that X was here I was a bit hesitant to let him go and fight... in fear of losing my son... I did not wish for him to fight, and I'm pretty sure none of you wished for your friends to get in harms way... X though refused... he told me he wanted to fight. Not just because the Earth was at stake, but also because the lives of his friends... people he considered as family were also in danger. He had someone he wanted to protect. He told me that he will continue to fight to protect those he cares for... those he love. We should follow that example. We shall continue to fight in this never ending war against those that are evil... to protect the innocent... our friends... even our family. As long as we do that... as long as we live to protect those we care for then we should all be a little happier... right? We will not forget those who died today. In fact we will continue to remember them for who they were. They were people who died protecting the people the world... they died protecting those they loved..." Said Dr. Light as he looked up at everyone. "Isn't that what's most important in life?" He said as he kindly went back to his original spot next to Mega Man and X.

[S121]

Human Village - Gensokyo

Once Dr. Light was finished and stepped down, John decided to speak as well.

"I would like to say a couple of things.", John said in a calm tone.

[WriggleRid3r]

Human Village - Gensokyo

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"I was expecting you to." Keine smiled. "Please do so."

[S121]

Human Village - Gensokyo

John gave a slight nod at Keine and walked up.

John was not a man of many words, and he never claimed to be good at speeches, but the least he could do was speak from the heart.

After a moment of silence, John started.

"Tonight, we all die a little bit... tonight, we lost people that can never be replaced, and in the wake of their deaths, our experiences with them are all we have left. Those lost were truly special, unique. They enriched our lives and made us see another aspect of the world that wouldn't be visible otherwise. They made us laugh... they made us... feel..., John said, getting slightly choked up at the last word.

After pausing for a moment to regain his calm composure, John continued his speech.

"... I have seen many people die to protect what they believe in, what they care about. Everyone that has died here today,.. died... to protect what they cared about. They fought and died to protect their home and everyone in it. They died to ensure that we could live to see another day... They died because they believed that we deserved to live..... In my entire life as a Spartan, I have seen countless people that I held dear, die... It never truly gets easier as each death occurs, but... we Spartans have a saying;... 'Spartans never die, they're just missing in action.' We all knew that it wasn't true, but.. it gave us hope, hope that we would one day see them again, either in this life or the next. Yes, tonight, a little piece of us dies along with those lost, but in the end, they are not permanently gone, they have just simply moved on.", John said in a calm, yet saddened tone.