Sugar and Rainbows (Ebony/Closed)

[Ebony Blackwell]

Black Researcher

Let's get this over with so that I can get back to work.

“Alright! Let the stories begin! Well when Josh was a senior in high school, I remember one time he asked a girl to the winter dance which would of course be at home. Well the two just figured they would meet there. Well that day Josh had worked out, done training and what not for the army, and fell asleep. He woke up, wandered downstairs into the middle of the dance, hair messed up, no senses what so ever…and got bumped and fell into the food cart. Basically creating a domino effect on every girl there. I got pictures.”

Ebony couldn't help but laugh out loud? How could you not. It was golden and priceless. Perfect for blackmail. Tears came to her eyes, as she clutched her stomach and tried to gain some of her composure back. The guy she had come to love had embarrassed himself in front of almost the entire student body at that time.

"Too funny, Repa," she said in between chuckles. She wiped a stray tear away as she gained her breath back once again. Right when a knock was heard. Her eyes followed Repa as she got up and went to the door opening it. Her eyes widened at the sight of Josh standing there, just as shocked.

"Josh?"

“Ebony? What….what are you doing here? How did you…ahh….anyone wanna explain this? I’m a bit…ehh flustered here.”

She took a few steps forward, and crossed her arms.

"I came to get some answers. I only technically bumped into Repa while looking for the library. Why are you here?"

Not to say she wasn't happy in seeing him, no she was ecstatic, but she liked to get answers before actions took over.

[Repa Raines]

Princess at Heart
” Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.”

Repa was glad that Ebony was finding humor in this story. It was one of her favorites. And once Ebony burst into a laugh that was well, truly funny Repa joined in, feeling her gut start to hurt from laughing so hard, she calmed herself down in a few deep breaths. “Next time I go home I’ll find the pictures and send them to you.” She said with a smile still trying to stop her laughing fit. It was nice to have someone to laugh with now. Lately it’d been drama and seriousness, now was the time to let loose and enjoy some girl time…no more drama for now.

Once the knock on the door occurred Repa was well over her giggles and what not. She rose and went to the door opening it and just staring at Josh as he looked back at Ebony. So he was surprised, it seemed that they all were. Ebony and Repa had JUST been talking about Josh, it was really ironic that he showed up now, oh…he probably heard Repa telling the story. She’d definitely hear about it later, she was sure about that. “Yeah Josh….I uh…invited Ebony to live here while she was in Gaia…that’s all. She’s really nice, I think you picked a winner.” She was bound to hear about that later as well. With that slipped out a few extra giggles. “You know what…I’ll give you guys a few moments alone…I’m sure you want to talk privately.” She said passing Josh in the hallway and exiting the building for a walk or something…they really did need some talking time without an extra set of ears listening in, she respected that.

[Joshua Raines]

Super Soldier
I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.

This was weird. Josh didn’t know what to say, although he was going to get irritated with Repa REALLY fast if she kept up speaking like this. First she told one of the most embarrassing stories about him, then she comments about how Ebony is a keeper. Did Repa live just to embarrass Josh to death? Yes. He would get her back sometime. “I just came to check up on Repa…” He simply stated looking at Ebony before Repa left them to give them some privacy, which was awfully nice of her. Once she was gone Josh just blinked a few seconds before walking up and hugging Ebony tightly. “I’ve missed you.” He said a smile forming on his face before he let go and stepped back a step. “This is the last place I would’ve expected to see you.” He said before walking into the condo Repa had and shutting the door behind him, Repa would return soon enough, but now this gave them a chance to talk.

“So what’s the Q&A here for? What are you searching for here in Gaia of all places?” Josh asked curiously letting his eyes scan the room they were in for a few seconds before meeting Ebony’s eyes. He really did miss her, a lot had been going on lately. There was just no time for fun or any extra stuff anymore. Only reason he was here was because his father was starting to get worried about the well being of Repa. So typically Josh was sent off to check up on her, this was just a bonus, seeing Ebony here. “I’ve been back at home fighting. We’ve been stuck there for a long time, they’ve been keeping every soldier at base around my kingdom area, seems the enemy crossed over into our territory and well...that poses a threat.” He was really filling her in, just to keep her up to speed on how he was doing and what not.

“You know what…I really don’t want to think about fighting or anything like that…I’m just glad to see you. I was going to make a short stop by Cocoon before I headed back home…but this just saves me more time to spend with you.” Josh smiled before worry spread across his face. “Oh…that story Repa told you…um. Could we never mention it…like ever? I’d appreciate that.” He said with a light touch of pink rising to his cheeks from embarrassment. How could someone so skilled and focused as him make such a horrible mistake? Oh how Repa loved poking fun at Josh, payback would be coming soon enough.

(wont post repa next round)

[Ebony Blackwell]

Black Researcher

Let's get this over with so that I can get back to work.

“I just came to check up on Repa…”

Oh, well that would explain the reasoning to his visit. Hers would take much more explaining, but before Ebony could even utter a word, Josh had quickly moved forward and tightly embraced her.

“I’ve missed you.”

She was shocked for a second, before she quickly returned the embrace.

"I missed you too, Josh."

He was the first one to let go and took a step back, before going to close the condo door.

“This is the last place I would’ve expected to see you. So what’s the Q&A here for? What are you searching for here in Gaia of all places?”

Ebony went over and sat down on the couch, placing her head on her hands.

"I came to look for a foreign l'Cie, that I heard about from the PSICOM. Simple as that. What about you? What's been going on with the war?"

She looked up and noticed Josh staring at her, but she basically ignored it and waited for a response. She was used to it by now.

“I’ve been back at home fighting. We’ve been stuck there for a long time, they’ve been keeping every soldier at base around my kingdom area, seems the enemy crossed over into our territory and well...that poses a threat.”

She glanced down, and moved her arms so that they just layed in her lap.

"Ah, I see."

She looked back up when Josh started to speak once again.

“You know what…I really don’t want to think about fighting or anything like that…I’m just glad to see you. I was going to make a short stop by Cocoon before I headed back home…but this just saves me more time to spend with you.”

So he was going to stop by Cocoon. She expected that, but she was happy about spending time with him more. With the war getting more heated back in Delatorr, he was coming back less and less frequently than he was before. It was making her worry more and more, and she didn't like that. It made her lose concentration, and she couldn't afford that at any time...Then Josh blushed, and she couldn't help but grin.

“Oh…that story Repa told you…um. Could we never mention it…like ever? I’d appreciate that.”

"I'll try. Can't make any promises, though. I don't forget things easily..."

She patted the seat next to her, motioning for him to sit down. She didn't make another comment. She just wanted to revel in the comfort of Josh's company at that moment.

[Joshua Raines]

Super Soldier
I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.

Josh stood there for a few moments, taking in the moment. He hadn’t seen Ebony in what…a couple weeks right? The visits to Cocoon got so much more stretched out due to home world problems. Oh well, all that mattered was that even though it was a strange coincidence, they were both here and well right now. Able to spend more time together than Josh had planned. In fact, they probably had a good week or so, much better than a typical overnight stay or something even less than that. Of course Josh would have to talk to Repa as well, fill her in on business at home and that would take some time, but for now, his main priority was getting some time in with Ebony.

At least she missed him, that was a bonus. Josh smiled happily as she spoke before explaining her reason for being here in Midgar. A foreign L’Cie…that had to have explained the PSICOM soldiers here too, and that small encounter Josh had with them while he was here the first time searching for Repa. That was a less entertaining visit though, since then PSICOM’s been less of a bother for Josh seeing as they were running around like crazy people looking for this L’Cie or anything else threatening Cocoon or whatever motive they had for even being here. “Hm. Sounds exciting. Ah…things are pretty much the same back home…its beginning to remind me of a tug of war match, we win some we lose some…it seems like it’ll never end.” He said with a sigh as he watched Ebony walk over to the couch and sit.

So blackmail was going to exist in his future, Josh knew it would. If it didn’t come from his own sister it would definitely come from Ebony, the girl who threatened to throw him off a cliff if he spoke one word about her magic, and since that day he knew to never underestimate her no matter what the circumstances were. “I’ll dig up some dirt on you, and then we’ll be even…” He grinned back before walking over and sitting down next to Ebony. It was nice to sit and relax for awhile. Now was the time to relax, have some down time before it was back to work…and possibly never have another time off again. “So I’m here for a week or so…that’s good, a much longer visit than usual.” He continued to grin.

While here in Midgar, even for a week Josh made a promise to himself. He’d talk with Repa, Hang out with Ebony, and try to make up his mind about a question he’d been debating lately. But surely he’d talk about that with his sister seeing as it was…very important. Probably not the right time but he might not have another chance at this. He had to live each day as if it were his last, Josh’s life was always on the line…and this wasn’t an opportunity he couldn’t bear to miss. (oh yes, suspense…you wont know for awhile)

[Ebony Blackwell]

Black Researcher

Let's get this over with so that I can get back to work.

“I’ll dig up some dirt on you, and then we’ll be even…”

Ebony smirked, and leaned back into the couch, stretching her arms to rest them behind her head.

"I'd like to see you try."

Josh walked over and sat down next to her, and she leaned into him slightly. It was nice that Repa had left earlier, or this had might have been awkward for the two.

“So I’m here for a week or so…that’s good, a much longer visit than usual.”

Ebony couldn't help but close her eyes, and smile herself. Usually a visit from Josh now was just a one day thing, where he came, they hung out, and then he left. And then, Ebony didn't here from hear from him for about a few weeks, maybe a month or two. It all depended on what happened back on Delatorr, but that was usually the gist of it.

Of course, then there were the orphans she had to worry about at that moment. Ebony had decided once she was out of the Academy, she would take care of them, like a mother figure. Of course, getting out of the Academy and being expelled were too different things, but she did it anyway. That was the reason, for the two jobs. She needed money not only to support herself, but the ones she took care of. Speaking of which, her usual visit was coming up soon...

[Joshua Raines]

Super Soldier
I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.

Someone was a bit confident. Josh just chuckled and had a devilish smile on his face. The wheels in his head were definitely turning as he started to plot a way to find something about Ebony he could use to his advantage, though that probably would never happen. She would have this leverage over him for the rest of his life, plus more if Repa decided to blab some more. Oh well, he just kept the smile on his face as he smirked a bit. “Oh, I’ll find a way, I assure you that. Whether or not I actually use the information against you will be the thing you may doubt against.” He said with a slight shrug as Ebony leaned against him. He just smiled and felt relaxed, like there wasn’t a problem in the world, which shadowed the reality of a mountain high pile of stress and things to take care of.

This was nice, a well needed trip away from home. It would be nice to relax here for awhile until it was time to return home. “So what have you been doing lately? Aside from research hunting? Anything super exciting happen while I was gone?” Josh asked curiously as he looked down at Ebony as he had one arm wrapped around her. Thank god Repa had a good way of knowing when a ‘moment’ was arriving, even a tiny one like this. It would’ve been weird having Repa in the building, let alone the same room while these two were semi cuddly. She probably would’ve giggled and gone on her merry way to irritate Josh like usual, but he was his little sister and that’s what they did. Speaking of which…where did she go?

“You know what. I’m thinking Gaia isn’t such a bad place. I mean…aside from its ruined look and massive amount of danger around here it’s not so bad.” Josh said thinking his statement sounded stupid after he actually thought about it. Ruined look and danger, yeah it was a GREAT place. Not. No wonder he had got onto Repa about living here, even if it was only temporary. “How long do you plan on staying here?” he asked leaning back into the soft sofa and closing his eyes. It felt like an eternity since he actually got to sit back and relax, now was the time to do so. If Ebony wanted to do something, like visit Cocoon or whatever briefly, Josh would be up for it. He didn’t want her to get into danger or anything, so he’d follow her to the end of the universe and beyond if that’s what it took to spend some well needed quality time with her.

[Ebony Blackwell]

Black Researcher

Let's get this over with so that I can get back to work.

“Oh, I’ll find a way, I assure you that. Whether or not I actually use the information against you will be the thing you may doubt against.”

Ebony smirked and and crossed her arms.

"That all depends on whether or not I decide on what to do with you if you do."

She couldn't help but admit to herself that her position at the moment was comfortable. Josh felt like another pillow at the moment, so she layed her head against his shoulder as he wrapped his arm around her.

“So what have you been doing lately? Aside from research hunting? Anything super exciting happen while I was gone?”

Ebony looked up in thought for a second, before shrugging.

"Nothing much. PSICOM are still running around like they own the place. So, no nothing exciting."

God, if Repa looked on the two now, she sure would be like the Goddess of Giggling. She hadn't even met the girl for twenty-four hours, and she already knew the outcome if she had seen the sight.

“You know what. I’m thinking Gaia isn’t such a bad place. I mean…aside from its ruined look and massive amount of danger around here it’s not so bad.”

Ebony glanced up at Josh before shrugging.

"It's the exact opposite of Cocoon, with that place being bright as hell even though it hides something dark inside it's walls. But, you get used to it, I guess."

“How long do you plan on staying here?”

Ebony lifted her head, and turned to look out of one of the windows that the condo contained.

"Not very long. I have to get back to Cocoon and make sure the other orphans that I take care of are okay. You...want to come with me...and meet them?"

It sounded stupid, but they were like family to her, so she might as well show the orphans to him. If they didn't maul the poor guy to death.

[Joshua Raines]

Super Soldier
I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.

Friendly competition was all this was. Josh would probably never dig up any dirt on Ebony, let alone use anything against her. He wasn’t that type of person…unless it was against a certain younger sibling, which then again, Family had their own reasons for doing things anyways. Josh just smirked a bit with a small chuckle as he relaxed a bit, keeping quiet and enjoying the peace that was here. He took in a big breath and exhaled just as deep as he closed his eyes for a moment, leaning his head back on the back of the couch some. Almost felt like he needed a nap or something, or he just wasn’t used to this ‘relaxing’ thing. Both were understandable.

Josh opened one eye and looked at Ebony as she spoke of PSICOM, annoying little soldiers they were. Attacking him, his sister at one point in time and something else about a friend of Repa’s. After glancing at Ebony Josh closed his eyes again before shaking his head slightly. “Don’t they ever give it a rest? I mean, is it even right for them to be prancing around this world like they aren’t expected to abide by the rules or something? I know if they ever came to my world…I’d surely lay down the law.” He said as a smug grin came to his face. Of course Josh would lay down to law, probably much more than that, maybe see how PSICOM faced against his own armed forces, they wouldn’t last long. “Oh well, they’ll find what they need sooner or later…hopefully sooner. I’m not too fond of either you or Repa staying here while they are around shooting anyone down who can do simple magic…thinking they are some sort of L’Cie or something.” Which was true…PSICOM took every chance they had at getting a ‘possible’ l’cie.

Josh felt Ebony lean on him more. Oh the relaxation continues. He opened his eyes again, their piercing green color just sparkling somewhat as he looked at Ebony once again. “Sure is. But it’s okay here I suppose…Cocoon’s nice too.” He said nodding a bit before letting his eyes shift to the black screen of a T.V. which was right ahead of the couch, but currently turned off. Repa sure went out of her way to get some things to entertain herself then didn’t she? Of course, it was Repa, he was surprised this place wasn’t decked out with pillows and everything a girl would want her house to look like…full.

Orphans? Well, that might be…fun? Was that even the right word? Well Ebony asked him if he wanted to go and he didn’t want to hurt her feelings, besides, he did want to spend some quality time with her no matter where it was. “Sure why not. I’m game.” He said with a grin looking down at her once more. “Though we might have to take Repa, or cut the visit short, I’ve got some…home world business I need to talk to her about.” Josh said almost hesitantly, the last thing he really wanted was Repa tagging along with the two, but she wouldn’t be that horrible in trying to embarrass him would she? No…he hoped not.

[Ebony Blackwell]

Black Researcher

Let's get this over with so that I can get back to work.

“Sure why not. I’m game. Though we might have to take Repa, or cut the visit short, I’ve got some…home world business I need to talk to her about.”

Ebony grinned and stood up, much to her, and probabaly even Josh's, chagrin, and turned around to face him. She was already visualizing how the little rascals would attack the two, after they tackled her to the ground, and most likley even drive them slightly insane. Orphans may not have any parents, but put them in a group, give them shelter, and hope and they will be full of so much energy you won't even know what to do them. Ebony, of course, learned this the hard way.

"It's alright if Repa comes along. It might calm her down slightly, bt I'm not sure. You know her better. By the way, don't have anything expensive or worth value on your person when around them. I taught them how to pickpocket, and they're masters at it now. I can't remember how many times I had to go down there and search every single one of them after losing an item I needed."

Of course Ebony knew how to pickpocket. What orphan, or person living on the streets, didn't? It was a way for them to get some money, or even food, and anything was worth a price.

"If I can remember correctly, it should be nighttime back in Cocoon, so we can leave tomorrow. Mentally prepare yourself for the slight bashing you might get. They like to tackle people to the ground, and trip people."

Ebony's grin grew wider. This would be interesting.

[Joshua Raines]

Super Soldier
I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.

Well at least Repa was welcome to come along, it would save Josh some time. He could spend more time with Ebony and get to tell Repa the full story on what’s happening back home without rushing through the details he probably should mention. Besides, Cocoon was a lot brighter than here, it would be a nice change in scenery, no more doom and gloom…unless PSICOM got in the way or something. “She’ll calm down. That sort of thing with her doesn’t usually last too long.” He said folding his arms as Ebony had stood up. He closed his eyes and let his muscles and body sink into the softness of the couch. Exhausted, but still listening carefully. “Pickpocket? Well I’ll keep that in mind, all I usually carry is my gunblade…I don’t think I would be too oblivious not to notice that gone.” He said with a grin before he yawned some and stood up, stretching so he wouldn’t fall asleep or something.

Josh just blinked a few times as she told him to prepare…for a bashing. Oh boy. A grin just spread across his face as his arms folded behind his head. “Oh don’t you worry, I’m great with kids…they are kids right?” He said, his smile fading a bit at his realization that they might be older than your average thought of an orphan…he was thinking along the lines of eight or nine…but there was a possibility of those being older…even in their teens. “Ah, either way, I’ll be fine…it’s Repa you might want to talk to about the valuable items and what not… we can leave first thing in the morning if you want. More time for you to spend with your friends.”


(ill post Repa after ur next post, u can skip ahead to the
next day if u want to. idc.)

[Ebony Blackwell]

Black Researcher

Let's get this over with so that I can get back to work.

(Ok. Got it. Do you think Repa and Josh should meet the orphans and then have the destruction? Or just go straight to the plot twist? Just a thought. Sorry for the wait btw.)

“Oh don’t you worry, I’m great with kids…they are kids right?”

Ebony chuckled.

“Yes, they are children. All of them are younger than me with the oldest only being about 15. Most of them are below the age of 10, though.”

“Ah, either way, I’ll be fine…it’s Repa you might want to talk to about the valuable items and what not…we can leave first thing in the morning if you want. More time for you to spend with your friends.”

Friends…No these orphans weren’t her friends. They were her adoptive family. She took care of them, and they took care of her. She turned around so that her back was facing Josh, and let a smile creep up upon her lips.

“No, Josh. They aren’t my friends, they’re my family. The only family I have. If anything happened to those orphans, my family, I don’t know what I would do.”

~~~

Walking down the streets of Cocoon felt oddly different, though familiar, to Ebony. Even though she had only been in Gaia for about a day, she had been able to get used to dismal look of the world rather quickly. Coming back to the bright and vibrant Cocoon, had made her eyes hurt, but she got reacquainted with the sight once again.

She couldn’t help but feel excited at seeing the orphans once again. Recent events had made it hard for her to visit them, but she knew that they could get by. She had taught them everything she learned living off the streets.

She had explained everything to Repa once she had gotten back from her “walk”, going to the effort to give all details to both, and to warning Repa about not having anything on her person at all times around the little ones. They left the following morning, by having Ebony open a portal that would send them back to Cocoon, bringing them out in front of the mansion. They were on their way now, with Ebony leading the two through the winding streets of Cocoon, taking detours and shortcuts to stay out of sight from the PSICOM.

(Hope that is okay. I did my best trying not to use your characters. And I used "the line!" (If you don't know what that means look at the first line of the story I gave you.))

[Joshua Raines]

Super Soldier
I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.

(Why don’t they meet the orphans before everything goes down. That way they have some sort of…sympathy towards them or something like that, and don’t worry. We all get busy)

Good, they were kids, which Josh could handle. “Okay good. Kids aren’t that big of a deal…it’ll be fun.” He said, shifting to a more cheery and bright disposition about everything. Though PSICOM was getting on his nerves quite quickly, there better not be any throw downs with them in Cocoon, if so, Josh wasn’t going to hold back. “Your family…I see…well then you’ll want to spend as much time with them as possible…you never know what tomorrow may bring…” This was foreshadowing, but neither Josh, nor Ebony, not even Repa could come up with a close prediction to what this next day would bring…and it wouldn’t be a pretty picture.


The next day…

Cocoon was so bright, it was definitely Gaia’s opposite. Instead of doom and gloom it was bright and sunny as far as you could see. Josh just stood there, his arms rested at his sides while the only thing of interest that he carried with him that day was his gunblade. A soldier knows not to go anywhere without his weapon, you never know what could happen. So he advised Repa to remember to summon hers if they got into a tight spot or something.

The change of scenery was nice, it actually brought up Josh’s spirit and mood, instead of being in that ruined town, it was fairly nice here. Following Ebony along the streets of Cocoon was easy, she led the way out of PSICOM’s sight, which was for the best, no need to start a brawl here, especially when the reason for even being here was much more than just a getaway. “So these kids…where do they stay? I mean…I know they are orphans and all, but is there some sort of place they just hang out?” Josh asked curiously hoping his words weren’t insensitive, he wasn’t trying to be, just…trying to understand. He’d grown up the life of luxury, he had no idea the hardships of ‘the real world,’ of what real people did to stay alive, until he joined the army, but even then, aside from fighting Josh pretty much had everything handed to him.


(if you need to briefly use them, go for it. Btw, if u read this before i post repa, i plan on posting her later today, just dont have enough time right now, work ugh.)

[Repa Raines]

Princess at Heart
” Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.”

Repa slacked along in the back as she walked behind Josh and Ebony. Cocoon was bright, and being in Gaia made her realize…well that Gaia just seemed too gloomy for a girl like her. Cocoon was too…happy though. She needed a place in between the two, kind of like home. But the only reason Repa was actually staying in Gaia…was for Cloud’s sake. Anyways, a little trip away from the doom and gloom of life was nice, though the future for this trip wasn’t too bright. “So…I’ve never been here before…it’s very…um. Bright.” She said shielding her eyes as she looked up a bit at the blue skies. She had listened to what Ebony said about valuables, so she leaved those behind, only carrying her cell phone (in her front pocket) and well…anything she had on. Looking down and away from the sunny skies, she looked at her boots, while walking across the back roads of Cocoon (so she assumed to avoid PSICOM), Repa just kept quiet mostly. A few humming sounds here and there but mostly silence.

Josh broke the silence, but Repa didn’t bother joining in, she just kept to herself and took this opportunity to reflect on everything that had happened since she left home. A lot had happened actually. But…hey, everything happens for a reason right? Anyways, enough ‘self reflecting,’ Repa just wanted this trip over so she could get back to Gaia and make sure everything was okay. PSICOM was really snooping around for Cloud, the ‘terrible fugitive’ L’Cie…which she was going to defend, she promised him that, no need to fail anyone else.

“So…when are we gonna get there? Not to sound like a kid myself, but…Well, I’m worried about things back in Gaia…so I’m a little on edge…sorry for my impatience.” Repa said folding her arms across her chest and continuing to walk. Why did she come again? Josh had some sort of…home world business to discuss with her? Whatever. Couldn’t he have just told her before he left and called it a good day? No, Repa just HAD to be dragged along, but oh well. What’s done is done. With trying to not be a nuisance, Repa just started to whistle, going back to her more silent stage. Cocoon was pretty…and she’d like to make her trip more worth her while…but for now, there were more important things to worry about.

[Ebony Blackwell]

Black Researcher

Let's get this over with so that I can get back to work.

“So…I’ve never been here before…it’s very…um. Bright.”

"You get used to it," Ebony called back keeping her eyes peeled to the path in front of her. She had certain little landmarks that reminded her if she was going in the right direction. And then there was the issue of the PSICOM that she had to keep in mind.

“So these kids…where do they stay? I mean…I know they are orphans and all, but is there some sort of place they just hang out?”

Where they stayed? Oh, wouldn't these two offspring of royalty get a joke of this.

"They live in the sewers underground the city. It's the only place where the PSICOM don't check at all, so it's as safe as all get out for us orphans. Don't worry, the smell isn't as bad as you think. You'll get used to it in no time."

With the alley that they were in coming to an end, Ebony ran forward and peeked around the corner, looking both ways, to see if any PSICOM were coming down the streets, luckily there was none, so she waited a bit for the two to catch up. It wouldn't be long now before they got to the entrance, and Ebony was starting to fill up with excitement.

“So…when are we gonna get there? Not to sound like a kid myself, but…Well, I’m worried about things back in Gaia…so I’m a little on edge…sorry for my impatience.”

"It won't be long now, Repa. We just have to go down a couple more alleyways, and then I have find to find the right building that will lead us down to the sewers."

After leading the two through the rest of her route, they finally came upon a very dilapidated, very rotting house. Ebony slid the door open with ease, and took the lead down the stairs, the only thing occupying the room. Once they got down to the end of the staircase, she opened another door, and was just about run down by little toddlers in rags.

"Big Sis!"

"Josh...Repa...Welcome to the sewers."