Scene 1.0: Eorzea, Ul'dah, Morning, Alternate Universe 847B
Runa, wearing her Pagos Circlet, Skyworker's Singlet (Minus The Tattoo), Gunmetal Black Wayfarer's Fingerless Gloves, Gunmetal Black Ignominy Trousers and Gunmetal Black Forerider's Longboots alongside her Silver Lone Wolf Accessories (Earrings, Choker, Bracelets & Left Finger Ring Only); arrives at Ul'dah in an alternate reality, but after traveling across the multiverse nonstop in search of her parents, the Au Ra is annoyed that she might be on another alternate reality with a dead-end lead. Luminescence appears next to Runa as a fairy similar to Feo Ul, but she's yellow and black.
Luminescence:
I have a good feeling about this one!
Runa:
(Annoyed)
Rumina! You have been saying that for so many years. I believe that my own reality is already wiped out.
Luminescence:
Pish-Posh! Your reality is fine. Remember you helping Platinum Shadow's Sister, Krystal and you also helped Adeleine & Nadia and they are already expecting on their first child.
Runa:
Which of them are using a Fantasia?
Luminescence:
Fantasia only exists in Etheirys. Nowhere else.
Runa:
(Surprised)
But they are both women!! How can they have a child!?
Luminescence:
Nadia is from an Alien Race that resembles Spotted Hyenas. And if you know the biology of Spotted Hyenas—
Runa:
Even so, Female Spotted Hyenas can't impregnate another female.
Luminescence:
Did I mentioned Nadia's a mutant? It's also of Nadia being a mutant, her daughter, Nadeleine will be born with the ability of Shapeshifting, so it's not surprising on a Mutant's Biological Standpoint. Funny enough, Nadia hates being born with that body, but even if that is the case, all living being, without exception, will seek creating an offspring, no matter what their situation is…even if they do not want too. Procreation is embedded in all living beings It is our nature and none can ignore nature without suffering dire consequences. Actually there are rumors that Female Vieras are—
Runa:
(Furious)
YOU ARE STILL ON THAT!?!?!?
??? (Lalafell):
Hello!
Runa:
(Surprised, Nervous Wide Smile)
Greetings!
Luminescence:
(Devilish Smile, Wave Hand)
Hi!
VL:
My name is VL. You are new here? Those are cool clothes by the way.
Runa:
(Clears Throat, Regains Composure)
This is not my usual clothes. It my Vacation Clothes. My name is Runa and this is my traveling partner, Rumina. We are looking for two people – A Highlander Male and a Xaela Female.
VL:
Who are they? Me and my friends might know them.
Runa:
I doubt you know them. Their names Marcello & Khadagan Pendragon.
VL:
You are looking for Marcello?
Runa:
(Surprised)
You know him!? Where is he!?
VL:
(Saddened)
Well…my friend TR…she's gone evil…
Runa:
What happened?
VL:
An evil wizard cursed her and she couldn't take it and she lost it.
Runa:
What type of curse exactly?
VL:
Everything she touches…turns to vegetables!
Runa:
Everything? Even People?
VL:
No…only food!
Runa:
(Dumbfounded)
...…
Say what…?
Luminescence:
We know that curse very well. I use it on my hubby whenever he sneaks out on eating his veggies. He ends up regretting doing that to me…until the next century or two when he does it again and I have to curse him for it.
Runa:
(Facepalm)
I'm supposed to be used to these types of insane situations…but it appears I'm not used to it while experiencing them in Eorzea…
Luminescence:
What about your adventures with Hildy and Nashu?
Runa:
Those are the exception…
Luminescence:
What are the chances that Hildy and Nashu are involved this time around with this situation?
Runa:
I…
(Regains Composure)
…can't argue with that. Looks like I would have to reintroduce myself to Hildy and Nashu. Speaking of The Gentleman of Light…VL, do you know where Inspector Hildibrand is at right now?
VL:
(Amazed)
You know Inspector Hildibrand!?
Runa:
(Nervous Smile)
Only by reputation…
(Thinking)
…In this reality. In mine, we worked together…much to my dismay.
VL:
The Inspector is with Marcello trying to help TR. I'll take you to my Free Company Leader and lead you to them.
Runa:
(Out Loud)
Thank you.
Luminescence:
Things are looking up, Runa-Tan.
Runa:
(Out Loud)
Let's hope it's not another dead-end like usual.
VL leads Runa & Luminescence to the Corner by the Flames Barracks where there's a well dressed colorful group standing there and most of them are Lalafells with a pair of them standing out the most and all of them are sad.
VL:
MC. This is a new adventurer I met today. Her name is Runa and she's looking Marcello.
MC:
Hi, Runa. So you are looking for Marcello? What is your connection to him?
Runa:
He's a very special acquaintance of mine. I literally owe him my life…in more ways than one.
MC:
Hate to break it to you, Runa but Marcello is already spoken for.
Runa:
(Disgusted, Annoyed)
WHAT!? It's not like that!!!
CC:
Unlike MC, I can tell you and Marcello aren't like that. Marcello is with the Inspector by North Thanalan.
Runa:
Are they nearby the Ceruleum Processing Plant by any chance?
MC:
Possibly. TR was spotted there earlier. It's my fault she went off the deep end.
Runa:
I've seen this before. Don't worry. We'll get her back to normal.
Corner:
(Surprised)
YOU HAVE!?
Luminescence:
Oh, yes! Runa and I always encounter this curse during our travels. There are 3 Known Cures for it. One being extremely obscure. Speaking of which…Runa-Tan? You have the ingredients?
Runa:
I need to travel to Limsa Lominsa for fresh ingredients. The ones we have are dry as a bone. It will do no good if her curse is too advanced.
VL:
What do you need?
Runa:
(Gives Lalafells The List)
Here's the list.
MC:
These are easy to collect, especially that we have most of these ingredients right now.
Runa:
Thank you. I'll pay you back after we save your friend.
MC:
No need. If you are friends with Marcello, you don't need to repay us. And you offered to save TR, so it wouldn't be right asking for gil for doing all of this for us.
Runa begins wearing her CUL Job Class and begins cooking up 2 of the 3 Cures for TR. Once the cures are made, they head to North Thanalan to find Hildibrand, Nashu & Marcello as she re-equips her Lancer Gear instead of her Full Drachen Gear in order to not arouse suspicion that she is an Azure Dragoon on the same level as Estinien especially that the Scions of this reality doesn't know Runa and she is not be the Warrior of Light in this world either.
Scene 1.1: Eorzea, North Thanalan, Afternoon
Runa & Luminescence accompanied by MC, CC & VL are looking for Marcello, Nashu & Hildibrand nearby the Ceruleum Processing Plant, close to Castrum Meridianum as they stay out of sight of the Garlean Soldiers patrolling in the area. However, they all notice that the Garleans are on high alert as they spotted an intruder killing their comrades and stealing their supplies; Runa knows that Hildibrand refuses to take a life, Nashu's Bombs, even though dangerous, are not life-threatening and since her father, Marcello is traveling with them, he has to show restraint dealing with threats against them just like she had to do when traveling with the inspector and his assistant; so the one doing the killing and stealing the supplies must be TR. After moving around using the chaos to their advantage, they manage to find Hildibrand, Nashu & Marcello at the mercy of Evil TR. Runa jumps in-between them, she pulls one of the 2 cures with the one she pulled being a delectable steak dinner as the Au Ra promises that even when TR touches the plate, it won't turn into a vegetable dish. TR grabs the Steak Dinner and just like Runa promised, it didn't turn into a vegetable dish. The reason for that is because one of the spices for the dish protects it from the curse and it has the power to dispel it as well.
Scene 1.0: Eorzea, Ul'dah, Evening
After saving Hildibrand, Nashu, her father Marcello and TR, they all return to Ul'dah wioth Runa & Marcello parting ways with MC's Crew as well as Hildibrand & Nashu as they head to the Hourglass for some drinks as the Au Ra wears her casual clothes and Luminescence disappears, leaving both the Father & Daughter Duo enjoy their reunion except that Marcello doesn't recognize his Au Ri Daughter due to the fact that has been years since they last saw each other when she was still a teenager.
Marcello:
My apologies, lass. But I seem to have failed to catch your name. You resemble a Female Au Ra Xaela I'm looking for. Except she have silky black hair, darker gray skin and purple eyes. She is also slightly muscular like you which is rarity for Female Au Ri. Although you appear to be far more muscular than any Au Ri Female can reach, even more so than the one I am looking for.
Runa:
(Annoyed)
I blame my father for passing down his brutish muscular genes onto me.
(Thinking)
It's been too long since we saw each other and I was just a child at that time, so I might have appeared like a normal Au Ri Child then. I don't think he'll be able to handle the fact I'm a full grown woman, so I don't think telling him who I am will do any good. I think I'll use the alias Luminescence gave me.
(Out Loud)
My name is Anur Reocrest.
Marcello:
And why were you looking for me specifically?
Runa:
(Clears Throat)
Your daughters hired me to find you after the Warrior of Light found out you were still alive.
Marcello:
So you are from my reality?
Runa:
Yes, I am.
Marcello:
Even Runa asked you to look for me?
Runa:
You won't believe this, but it was her who hired me directly.
Marcello:
You are lying. Runa would never want me back.
Runa:
She does! I—She found out why you disappeared over 5 years ago.
Marcello:
5 years…? Has it really been that long?
Runa:
Yes and she wants to tell you a lot of things like how much she's sorry for being so unfair towards you.
Marcello:
It's not her fault. Runa is cursed with the power of resentment that she inherited from her mother. If you don't know, her mother—
Runa:
I know…she was taken advantage by the evil black dragon, Nidhogg.
Nidhogg (Spirit) [Runa Only]:
And it is because of me doing that, you managed to attained my power. You revel in it as you summon it on your travels throughout the Multiverse. You would have been dead long ago if it wasn't for me…you are more my daughter than this fool.
Runa:
(Disgusted, Ignores Nidhogg's Spirit, Maintaining Composure)
The Pendragon Sisters told me everything. No need to explain that part.
Marcello:
Thank you for understanding. How are my daughters faring?
Runa:
Nhaama is keeping everything held together with the help of Devana, Mare & Selene. Rina has become cold and distant, but is always there to help around the orphanage alongside Solaris & R'ysithea. As for Runa…she's traveling the world to try to understand you and her mother. Artemis is stalking her, but is always a step behind Runa.
Marcello:
Sounds like my Au Ra Daughter is like her mother.
Runa:
I don't think so. I feel like she takes after you more than her mother. She looks like your beloved wife, but her demeanor is more akin to yours.
Marcello:
(Proud Smile)
So is Runa a catch like her old man?
Runa:
(Thinking, Annoyed)
I'm not a narcissist, Old Man.
Runa's Esteem (Runa Only):
(Blushing, Perverted Smile & Expression)
I'm not sure about that. I wouldn't mind having a heated night with you if you just let me out for some of your sweet nectar.
(Loud Slurped Lip-Lick)
Runa:
(Nervous, Blushing, Sweating, Clears Throat)
Me and Runa are not a thing. Not my type. But I have noticed that many in the Moonflower Sanctuary are attracted to her, but stay quiet about it around Artemis.
Marcello:
(Hearty Laugh)
Artemis is just like her mother. Very possessive of her love interests. Speaking of Artemis…does everyone already know she and Devana are biological sisters?
Runa:
Only Runa found out. Devana only confided with Nhaama. So only those three besides myself among everyone at the orphanage knows the truth. Not even Artemis knows.
Marcello:
Unlike everyone in the Orphanage, Artemis is a Viera and Vieras have a very lengthy lifespan. That is the secret of the Viera being Weapon Masters – Their Longevity. But since she's Half Hrothgar, that lifespan might not be as long as her mother who happens to be a Pure-blooded Viera.
Runa:
So she might not outlive Runa?
Marcello:
I don't think so. Artemis was born with an eye defect that she is required to wear glasses to see. When a Viera is born with a defect, that is a sign that they won't live as long as their elders. Some Viera like Artemis will outlive other races, but not their own.
Runa:
I see. Back to you…how long you have been searching for your wife?
Marcello:
Funny enough…I have been here for 5 years as well.
Runa:
Since you have been here that long, what you can tell me about this reality?
Marcello:
What do you want to know?
Runa:
The Garlean Empire.
Marcello:
They are still around as you saw. Varis zos Galvus is the emperor after succeeding his grandfather Solus zos Galvus. Varis' Son, Zenos yae Galvus is in-charge of overseeing both Gyr Abania and Doma Provinces.
Runa:
So they are still alive in this reality.
Marcello:
They are dead in our reality?
Runa:
Yes. I want to explain what happened, but I don't want to be eavesdropped by those that can use this information to their advantage.
Marcello:
Understandable. What else do you want to know?
Runa:
The Eorzean Alliance.
Marcello:
There is no such thing. Limsa Lominsa, Ul'dah, Gridania, Ishgard, Old Sharlayan and Thavnair have their own issues. Limsa Lominsa is dealing with Renegade Pirates, Sahagins and Kobolds. Ul'dah is dealing with internal corruption and external conflict like the Amalj'aa. Gridania is in panic with the Sylphs and Ixals attacking their forces. As you may know, Ul'dah is housing Ala Mhigo Refugees and Ala Mhigo have a Grudge towards Gridania for a very long time, so them joining forces is going to be a struggle. Ishgard is dealing with Nidhogg's Horde and members of Heavens' Ward are defecting due to the Archbishop's Lies and becoming Heretics. Old Sharlayan betrayed Louisoix Leveilleur's teachings and decided to no longer get involved with this war after his death. Thavnair is a pacifist country and will remain neutral no matter what.
Runa:
If you defeat each Primal in their respective locations, the Eorzean Alliance will become a reality – in Limsa Lominsa there is Titan, Siren & Leviathan; in Ul'dah there is Ifrit; in Gridania there is Garuda, Good King Mog XII & Ramuh; in Ishgard there is Ravana & Bismarck; in Thavnair there is the Magus Sisters, in Mare Lamentorum is Zodiark and Old Sharlayan…Hydealyn.
Marcello:
(Shocked)
Hydealyn is a Primal!?
Runa:
(Annoyed, Whispering)
Shh! You want to be branded a Heretic yourself!?
Marcello:
(Clears Throat)
Sorry…What else should I know here?
Runa:
In order to find your wife easily, we need to unify Eorzea. First – Dealing with the Primals here in this part of the Star is the first task we should tackle as well as to eliminate the corruption within Ul'dah, then to get Ishgard on board. We need to deal with both the corruption of the Archbishop and deal with Nidhogg for that to happen. Then we need to liberate Gyr Abania & Doma from Zenos. If we encounter a certain element, we might need to travel to another Reflection. Then we need to talk with the leaders of Old Sharlayan & Thavnair and convince them to help us.
Marcello:
You lost me. How are we going to do all that? And how will it help to find my beloved wife?
Runa:
(Smiling)
Looks like I have no choice but relive everything.
(Thinking)
Only this time…I will make sure to save everyone. But…I need my father to be the Warrior of Light as I look for ways to save my friends.
Part 1:
A Realm Reborn
Using her experiences as the Warrior of Light, Runa helps her father get noticed by the Sultana, Nanamo Ul Namo and the Scion, Thancred which begins the events that transpires between the 3 Eorzean Cities & Garlemald; however something was off as soon as they got the vision from Hydaelyn. Runa encounters an enemy that is not the Ascians lead by Lahabrea, Elidibus & Emet-Selch that she once fought before, but are pushing the Ascian's Mission in Rejoining the Reflections. 8 Armored figures wearing what resembles the Late Allagan Fending and Black Aiming Gear, but wearing the Maiming Mask and all 8 happen to be 1 of each Race: Hyur Highlander, Elezen, Miqo'te, Roegadyn, Lalafell, Au Ra, Viera and Hrothgar with the one leading them being the Au Ra. With Runa's Guidance, Marcello defeats Ifrit, Titan & Garuda; however as soon as Garuda lays her eyes on Marcello, she was drawn to him which his daughter, Runa found ridiculous as she eye-rolls in disgust that he reciprocated her feelings, but let her off gently and tells her he's married which infuriates the Primal, but still loses against the Father/Daughter Duo. When Ultima Weapon appears, Garuda actually defends Marcello, but still gets devoured by the Ancient Allagan Magitek Weapon. Instead of facing Lahabrea during the Destruction of Ultima Weapon Missions, they face a Sundered Miqo'te possessing Y'shtola's Body instead of Thancred. After regrouping once they rescued Minfillia, Tataru & Urianger at the Garlean's Mor Dhona Facility, Marcello leads the charge to destroy Ultima Weapon with the help of Runa. After defeating Rhitahtyn sas Arvina, Marcello convinces him that he knows Gaius is a true leader and wishes that when they fight, it'll be an honorable battle and he tells that to the Roegadyn in the same manner as a Manderville Man. Runa, already desensitized of Hildibrand's Antics, joins in and starts acting like Nashu (Minus The Bombs) and this charisma moved Rhitahtyn that he allows himself to get captured; he doesn't defect to nor tell the Eorzean Alliance anything concerning Gaius or anything related to the stronghold housing Ultima Weapon.
When storming Castrum Meridianum, Livia sas Junius bars Marcello's Way using the stronghold's entire force including piloting her White Devil Magitek Armor. Marcello defeats them all, destroys Livia's White Devil Armor and when confronting Livia, the Garlean is disgusted seeing Marcello & Runa acting like Hildibrand & Nashu that she rather end her own life than either getting ended by them or getting captured, but her gauntlets ran out of ammo; and to stop her from ending herself, Marcello rushes her and suplex the White Armored Female Garlean into unconsciousness. During the siege on the Praetorium, everything went as originally except the Climactic Battle after the devastation of Porta Decumana, Marcello faces off against the Miqo'te calling herself "Cruelty". After defeating her, it is revealed that she's actually R'ysithea who awakened as a Sundered Ascian and upon witnessing this realization, Marcello & Runa are distraught that the girls they knew are actually the 8 Sundered known as "The Sangomas"; a group of Sundered Female Ascians that desire to merge the Reflections with the Source by force, causing 99% of all life to be extinguished.
After saving Y'shtola from Cruelty, the Scions take a brief respite from their battles with the Garleans; however, Marcello decides to grab some drinks with Runa. At first Runa thought that Marcello was being too carefree after learning the truth of the Sangomas' Identities, but he wasn't. Marcello lost the ability to shed tears after arriving to this alternate reality, but he is worried and torn if the other 7 Sundered are either of his daughters. Runa sighs, but can't deny the possibility of herself being one of them due to Nidhogg's Curse. Nidhogg's Ghost laughs as he agrees with this assumption, but Marcello makes Nidhogg ecstatic after revealing that Nhaama also have traces of the curse due to her silver hair and green eyes. Runa is shocked to learn of this and asks Marcello what are the telltale signs of being cursed by Nidhogg, he reveals that all curses are similar to identify with 1 possible simple trait among many: Silver Hair From Birth When There Is No Family History Of Having That Trait; If the Silver Hair is hereditary, then look at the irises if they are slit; trait number 3: Pure Pale Skin or Pure Charcoal Skin; and the final trait is Glowing or Shining Red Eyes, Yellow Eyes or Green Eyes. Eyes that aren't glowing or shining is a sign that they aren't cursed by any monster out there. Runa asks if any of the girls besides his daughters are cursed and he replies with an unwavering yes, this shakes Runa to her core and asks him what curse each of them have been afflicted with. Nhaama & Runa have been afflicted by the Curse of Nidhogg; Devana & Artemis are inflicted by the Curse of Susano; Mare is inflicted by the Curse of Siren; R'ysithea is inflicted by the Curse of Lilith Matriarch; Selene is inflicted by the Curse of Ares and Solaris is inflicted by the Curse of Zodiark; He doesn't know who afflicted Rina, but it seems she isn't part of the Sangoma. Runa asks how did Ares & Zodiark cursed both Selene & Solaris since they were both sealed away with no means of placing their influence onto others directly like the Primals such as Susano and Voidsent like Lilith Matriarch; Marcello reveals to Runa that the Ascian with the Golden Mask helped Teledji Adeledji murder Solaris' Parents and in the process, marked her with Zordiark's Power. In order to keep her safe from Teledji Adeledji, Marcello & Khadagan renamed Solaris as "Lunavita Solvita"; on how everyone in the Orphanage found out her real name was "Solaris Soltaris" was a mystery for them. As for Selene...her parents were secretly worshipers of the War Deity, Ares and they worshiped him for more power to defeat the Garlean Empire; hearing this Runa remembers the Will of Karash that plagued the Azim Steppe before she quelled it with the help of Curious Gorge, Dorongo & her people the Qerel, but Marcello reveals that Karash is Ares & Ares is not a deity, but an Ascian. Runa wonders if the Golden Masked Ascian was actually Ares; Marcello shoots down the idea as he reveals that Ares always operates directly, attacking anyone in an underhanded manner is not how he is. After hearing him talk about Ares, Runa wonders if her father met him before.
After drinking the night away, Marcello fell asleep but Runa, still somewhat sober yet drunk, is able to pick up her father and take him to bed by putting his arm over her shoulder. When she puts him in his bed, Marcello's drunken eyes see his beloved Khadagan instead of Runa and tries to kiss her, only for the Au Ra push her father away gently and tells him that she needs to tend to the children as she notices her father isn't in his right mind; he asks how Little Runa is doing as he's worried that the curse is taking hold of her as she is being antagonistic towards him; she tells him that Runa is calmer now and asks if you can forgive her for her foolish behavior. Marcello smiles with a sad tone in his voice and says that he is her father, she already have his unconditional love & forgiveness. Hearing this, Runa tears up knowing that her father never lost his love for her as she goes back to her room. With Runa's help, Marcello welcomed the Refugees of Doma into Eorzea, Defeated the Primals Siren, Good King Mog XII, Leviathan, Ramuh and Odin; met Moenbryda Wilfsunnwyn and managed to keep her alive by defeating Selene's Sundered Self, "Bloodlust" and destroys her using both Marcello's & Runa's Combined Aether channeled into White Aetheryte which at that point Marcello learns that Anur is in reality his daughter, Runa because the Sundered Ascian thought she was going to win. Marcello feels like an idiot especially that Runa is the spitting image of his wife & her mother Khadagan. Runa explains that he wouldn't believe her if she told him and she felt he wasn't ready to see how grownup she is now; Marcello asks if that is the reason or it was her who felt unprepared to tell him the truth. The way he said it, Runa felt that he was disappointed in her, but in reality he's glad, proud and worried for her that she risked everything to find him and help him look for her mother Khadagan as he hugs her.
They decide to take a break from their duties as Scions and spend time with each other as Father and Daughter in Ul'dah, but they stumble upon Wymond to tell them that Hildibrand Manderville is now a Zombie going by the name Zombibrand and wants them to help the Inspector's Partner, Nashu. Marcello is saddened that Hildi is now a Zombie, but Runa assures her father that the Gentleman of Light will not die that easily that they both enjoy working alongside Hildibrand & Nashu which Runa always found annoying try to tolerate Hildibrand's Antics, but with her father by her side, for the first time in a very, very long time she is actually having fun as she fights alongside Marcello against Ultros, Typhoon, Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Once they return to the Rising Stones in Mor Dhona, they encounter multiple dilemmas: The Rise of Lady Iceheart Ysayle, Betrayal of the Crystal Braves, the Poisoning of Nanamo, the Scattering of the Scions and forcing Marcello, Runa, Alphinaud and Tataru to go to Ishgard to regroup and plan their next move as Aymeric grants them asylum from their pursuers. As they are relaxing at the Forgotten Knight, Runa notices her father's dark impulses especially finally seeing Teledji Adeledji finally getting his comeuppance which scares her as she never saw him like this in all of her life. As Marcello leaves to get some fresh air, Luminescence appears next to Runa…
Luminescence:
Are you alright? You seem upset.
Runa:
(Saddened)
This was the first time I ever saw my father this enraged and taking pleasure on someone's death. I…I don't know how to feel about this. I…I'm scared…
Luminescence:
I understand. You never took pleasure on Thordan's Death after avenging Haurchefant's Murder. The reason for that is because Thordan, even though he was evil, he was someone's father, he had people who looked up to him and believed in him…the right thing to do was bringing him to justice in the courts, not the Hands of Vigilantes or Self-Proclaimed "Heroes". Meanwhile Teledji Adeledji was not like Thordan – He Had No Family, No Loyal Subjects, No Real Allies…he was all alone in a world he believed he should own and made countless enemies in the process with your father being no exception. Teledji Adeledji has ruined the lives of many of your father's friends, so Marcello celebrating the death of his most hated enemy that had no ties to anyone but himself is understandable.
Runa:
But it's not right. I completely refuse to condone it, no matter how evil or how many lives Teledji Adeledji has destroyed. I need to talk to him and tell him what I went through with Haurchefant.
Luminescence:
Without telling him about Haurchefant's Fate.
Runa:
I will save him this time.
Luminescence:
Well you and your father did save Moenbryda from dying. I have faith you will save Haurchefant.
Runa nods as she looks for her father only to hear that he has gone crazy using a Blasphemous Dark Power. Runa is in shock, but isn't surprised as they have arrived in Ishgard and this is where Runa first acquired the DRK Soul Crystal from Frey's Corpse, meaning that Marcello is undergoing his DRK Training and will face off against his Esteem in Camp Dragonhead at Coerthas Central Highlands very soon, so she decides to wait for him there. Runa was horrified seeing her father facing off against his Esteem that she decides to join in and beg her father to not fall in the darkness she almost fell into; this helped him gain control of himself and fight back the Darkness of his Esteem. After Marcello won over his over Esteem, Runa hugs her father which moves his and her fans in the camp; but when they are all alone, Runa punches him in the face as hard as she could and since she is as strong as he is, she manages to leave a mark of her knuckles on her Father's Face which saddens and annoys him, but pridefully brags she has her mother's temper which makes Runa go full Tsundere on her father. While This is taking place, they were being watched by the Hyur who is Marcello's Oldest Daughter & Runa's Older Sister, Nhaama who goes by the name "Ruthless" now, has been taken aback by something she thought to have lost for a very long time: Hope. Ruthless remembers that in her reality, she was forced to kill her sister, Runa after Nidhogg's Curse overtook her and went on a killing spree. The moment she slew Runa, Nhaama awakened as the Sundered of Pendragon, Venat's Familiar who is completely devoted to her family both past and present life. Before heading back to the others, she is confronted by the Sundered Viera with Silver Hair and Dark Skin like a Rava who goes by "Grief".
Ruthless:
Something the matter?
Grief:
I miss them too.
Ruthless:
I do not know what you mean.
Grief:
You do and I am the only one besides yourself that feels this way towards Azem. Both of them.
Ruthless:
You know Marcello is Helios and Runa is Theia?
Grief:
And Khadagan is Aphrodite.
Ruthless:
I have duties in the First. Is Resentment with the Warriors of Darkness?
Grief:
They are on Mare Lamentorum as we speak.
Ruthless:
I will wait for the Pendragons in the First. From what I remember, after Runa liberates Gyr Abania from Zenos and is defeated by Elidibus occupying Zenos' Body, she finds her way to Lakeland, so I will be patiently waiting for their arrival there. Of course it's not going to be Elidibus, but Resentment occupying Zenos' Body since our counterparts like Lahabrea, Elidibus and Emet-Selch's Ascian Organization has been eliminated by us.
Grief:
Are you planning on dying like Hades did?
Ruthless:
Consider that my penance for allowing all of this to get this far. However…I already chose my fate the moment I murdered my beloved little sister. Which one will you will take? Resentment has chosen Elidibus' Fate. Cruelty has chosen Lahabrea's Path. I have yet to see the others.
Grief:
I have chosen my own path. I will not take either of our counterpart's destinies.
Ruthless:
Neither of us were meant to exist. It is our fate to be snuffed out of existence by the hands of the Warrior of Light. By the Hands of Azem.
Grief:
Do you believe they will end you once they recognize you?
Ruthless:
They ended Selene.
Grief:
Begrudgingly, not willingly nor deliberately. They were both suffering after the fact of learning who she was and not able to make her see reason. If you believe they will not mourn your death, you have another thing coming.
Ruthless:
If you are planning on walking your on path just to die like me…you better make it count. I can tell Runa is still conflicted about her feelings towards you. If you play your cards wrong…you will lose her forever.
With those words, Ruthless disappears into an Aether Tear leaving Grief alone with her thoughts that she gazes at Marcello & Runa bonding as Father and Daughter that she always wished they got this chance in her own world as she remembers that it was her that killed her Out-Of-Control Runa; Grief even tried Alchemy & Necromancy to bring her beloved back, only to be cursed with Silver Hair, Red Eyes & Dark Skin as marking for her curse and to make the punishment even harsher, Grief's Tears are made of Blood, so every time she cries, the iron inside her blood tears will hurt her eyes when it happens; that is why she uses a darker eyeshadow in order to hide her swollen eyes. Grief wonders if she actually want to walk a different path than her group or seek her own end just like Resentment. Only time will tell…
To Be Continued…