skyward bound ♦ PRIVATE, V-Day Event

Target locked! She has no idea that he was was behind her it seemed. Valentines day was here, and oh how he longed to participate. It has been three years since he was able to do that, the last few being skipped because he had no one to give anything to. And this year was different, there was one person that he got to give something to. More than just the average box of chocolates, he himself expects to a lot more for that person, a box of chocolate would only be a start. His smile being sly as he looked over the edge of the wall of the guild hall, he would see her from behind. Now was his chance, before she looked back and he would have to hide a little bit more. A nice big red heart-shaped box was within his grip as well, it was filled will all sorts of mystery chocolates. Being one who liked chocolates, he knew which ones were amazing and which ones were just absolute trash.

And so he then took the chance, his eyes closed before breathing in one time, then releasing. A smile on his face as his body would seemingly disappear, the Quickstep ability taking place. This allowed him to zip over to her from behind without being detected. If he were to execute his plan successfully, he'd wrap his arms around her waist in a hug. But in his grip would be a red box of chocolates, the soft tip poking at her stomach. Happy Valentines Day Iza! He would announce to her, keeping a hold of her until she took the box from his grip. His head would rest on her shoulder, his eyes were closed, and lips locked into a small smile.

Her reaction was not quite what he had expected at all. She seemed more confused than happy, and her question confirmed that theory right there. Valentines day, he was pretty sure it was a universal holiday, the Guild Hall itself was designed so that every member knew of it. It seemed Iza was ignorant of it, understandable since there was the off chance that she was not raised to celebrate a holiday designed for romance. Her ignorance looked like innocence to him though, so he just chuckled a little bit when she had asked the question she did. What added onto it was how she casually got out of his grip. She normally would force him off of her if she did not understand what was going on. On top of that, she accepted the box of chocolates by holding it! Or so he thought she accepted it, she just took the box out of his hands at least. Come on now, you know what day it is! He'd answer back to her first statement. It was foreign to her, not that he was quite one-hundred percent sure about that. His hands would rest casually in his pockets as he would then tilt his head to the side, now instead of a smile, an innocent-looking grin would be on his face. This was due to him being anxious about her reaction, in a positive way however. He could not wait to see her open the box with mystery chocolates in there. Even he did not know which flavors were in there, but he did know that they were from his favorite company of chocolates, which shows their value.

And so the second statement would arrive, leaving him open his eyes and move his mouth. His lips took a small "o" sort of formation, then would return to a grin when he saw her facial expression. It was clear that there was some caution, but she brought that upon herself with the constant pranks that she plays on people. Sure, he might have tried to catch her once or twice, not that she did not deserve them. Picking his right hand into the box, he would crane his wrist downwards into the box before pinching his fingers around a rectangle shaped chocolate. Flicking his palm upwards, he would pull it back, but not without grabbing a second one for Iza. Clenching his palm to hide both of the chocolates in his palm, he would pull his hand back before sliding the circular of the two chocolates between his fingers. And without hesitation, he would bit into it, his eyes closing out of instinct when meeting his tongue with the chocolate. This one was caramel, his second-favorite one. That one is one of my favorites. Seriously, you should try one. He would explain before he would then look at the box of chocolates in her hands, and so he would attempt to gently take it from her with his available hand that still held the chocolate for her.

Provided this be successful, he would then tell her to do something. Close your eyes. And no peeking. He would tell her, the rectangular piece of chocolate inside his right palm. Until she did that, he would not continue on. Provided she actually did do it, he would then place the chocolate over her lips, not knowing that she would be able to smell it from that distance. Open your mouth. He'd then tell her. If done so at that point, he'd gently toss the chocolate into her mouth, smiling as he stepped back, waiting for her reaction.

Yeah yeah, hollow threats for everyone. Just take it. He answered towards her threat. It did not have much impact on him, especially considering the fact that he was able to sneak up on her just recently. The Quickstep, one of Nimpha's special abilities in her fights. However, she claims that his was a reduced version of it, and that the actual one could rip the body of the user if the body is not strong enough to hold so much impact. Still though, he was even able to outsmart the radars of Iza's senses, that was something he was more than comfortable with. That probably is also why she was in such a mood, where she was so cold and there were pauses in between her sentences.

The fortunate thing about it all was that he was able to get the piece of chocolate into her mouth. However, she did not look like she was into the whole season. Could it be a memory of something that happened to her on this day? Maybe, but the insane tanuki would not dare hold that information back from anyone. Confusion was likely another case, but what was there to be confused about? It was literally a day dedicated to love, even if not among lovers, though in this case it was. There was more to it that the box of chocolates fortunately, and so he'd let her continue attacking the box. Meanwhile, he'd still keep his lips locked into a smile, and his brown eyes would then close. Today is quite the day, have you ever gone to Endelle? He had asked. Shadelle, Endelle, and Klaydelle. Shadelle never could be a tribe if it did not have rivals, though Endelle never had a group of people that worked together as a group. Instead, it was a tourist area, and the tourists normally meant business if anyone were to attack. It was perfect for a date, which he planned to ask, but starting low-key.

Iza gave him quite the mood, normally one that was shown when she were to be on the losing side of an argument, or even competition. The Tanuki always tried to find a way to stubbornly blow off his words or actions with a silenced tantrum. He could not help but let out a small chuckle, a light and delicate one as he saw her turn her head away from him. His back would tilt a little bit forward, his hands folded gently behind his back as he'd lean forward to her. You seriously have no idea, do you? He'd ask rhetorically, his answer was confirmed with how weird she was acting. But at the same time, as she looked back to him while his eyes were open, he would feel a warm vibration on his cheeks. Soon, the warmth became heat, which eventually took form as a shade of red. Too close! The boy thought to himself, and he'd quickly pull back so he would have some breathing room.

He'd twist his body over, his hands still folded behind his back and his real facial expression showing. Firetruck red his face became, he was still not so comfortable around people, especially while they were so close to him. With Iza he was more than just comfortable, which may be even worse for him to have at such a close distance towards his face. Ice cold water would be a nice refreshment, but the chilled air of the outside was the most that he would get, and not even. The exit was right there, taunting him with the environment that would cool him down. You have no idea what Valentines Day is. Wouldn't you like to know? He'd ask, taking a few steps forward. Replying to his own statement about three seconds later, he'd reach the outside. And do you expect me to answer that so easy? You are going to have to work for it. He'd reply, at the exit before turning his head to look over his shoulder, now his smile back onto his face. Follow me, you wanted to learn about Endelle, didn't you?

Elyx thought that her own question could be answered with him leaving. With a smile on his face, he would answer he question, closing his eyes in the process and keeping them shut as he walked. He'd also place both of his hands behind his head. Isn't it obvious? Lets go Izayuki, you out of all people should know how to have fun. He somewhat explained, hinting at least the fact that they would be having fun. In Endelle, there was one certain area that he wanted to visit. According to what he was taught as a boy, it was the final battlefield between two legends of Shadelle, Alcore Yucai and Miharu Sosayaki. The both of them fought with Sosayaki as the winner in the end, and ever since then, the waterfall and the river that the water falls into would be guarded heavily by Rune Knights. But on the water was a special illusion that he would like to show Iza, the illusion that Mr. Takaro taught him about the water. Iza would be impressed with it for sure, and maybe even learn a little bit of lore about Alcore and Miharu. But most importantly, see a beautiful sight that the couple left behind.

He would continue to walk, gently at his own unrushed pace. This might make Iza squirm in curiousity if he thought he knew her well enough. You liked sightseeing, but you definitely love being a part of the action. You will be stepping on sacred territory of the Lerales, and the reason why its sacred. His body turned towards her to face her. His pointer finger of his left hand placed over his lips as he then winked his right eye. That is a secret. And so he would continue walking, getting to the border of Black Rose. Endelle was quite the distance away, but he had a way to get to Endelle, but why not tease Izas curiousity?

Despite how well he claimed to know Iza, she caught him off guard by leaping on top of his head to obtain a ride. At least she did it while she was a tanuki, so she would not bring them down to the ground. It should bring great shame to him that he claimed to know her well, yell be thrown off by such an action. As he reached the borders of the guild, he would try to grab Iza up from off his head by her sides, holding her out in front of him like he would a panting dog. Jeez, you have the attention span of a two year old. He'd joke, not noticing his own messed up once-spiked hair. The boy would gently place her down onto the ground before slipping his right hand into his pocket. Returning it out of his pocket, a key would be revealed. Celestial Spirits, one specifically would bring them to Endelle.

There was one time he went to Endelle. It was him with Mr. Takaro, his teacher. The both of them were looking at the river that Alcore and Miharu fought on top of, they looked like father and son. Both of them had a ball of rice in their grip, Elyx with the food on his face and smiling while looking at the water. Elyx, do you know why this is such a sacred place? Mr. Takaro would ask, placing his hand on the back of his student. The young boy would look up to his teacher with a grin that had a piece of rice on one of his teeth. Alcore and Miharu! They once fought here, right? He asked before biting into the snack of rice once again. The teacher tilted his head as he elaborated. And why was their battle so important to Shadelle? Why would their lives even matter to us?

And the young man snapped out of it, the memory ending as his eyes were hollowed out. Why couldn't he remember what happened? It did not matter right now, he was going to bring them to Endelle borders. I open the gate of the Chronicle Commander. Elyx announced, chanting the words that needed to be said to summon the spirit. Slicing the key diagonally, he would then open the gate. Come forth, Yuni! The young man commanded, and there she was. A gentle looking spirit, little did others know of her abilities. Her face was blank as she looked as the both of them, then gently bowing formally. You called... Elyx? She asked.

Elyx would smile as he looked at the Celestial Spirit. We need to teleport. Care to access my mind and bring us to Endelle? He asked, which she replied to with a nod. She walked to him slowly before placing her palm on his forehead. Of course... The Spirit replied as she closed her eyes, looking into his mind. Within a few seconds, all three of them would demateralize. Hopefully Iza was mentally prepared for teleportation for travel.

After she accepted the travel, he closed his eyes as the group of them would travel throughout the Celestial Spirit World to teleport towards their destination. It was a quick, flashy travel due to the sudden lights that would emit from all around them. This was why he kept his eyes closed, he might end up with a headache, though maybe he should have warned Iza since she was quite the colorful character, those lights would affect her heavily since she probably would not keep her eyes closed. If she had enough endurance though, she would not end up with any lasting pain, just maybe some blurry vision for a minute or two.

Once it all ended, he would touch the ground with both of his feet as the familiar world around them would be revealed once again. They were at the borders of Endelle, meaning they would have to walk around a little bit. But it was all so beautiful anyways, from the circular forest that guards Endelle to the inside where the whole city would be shown. Many of the streets were rivers rather than concrete, a huge love for water was shown. Reasons unconfirmed to Elyx, but it did not matter since it only added more to the beauty of the world around them.

The forest had many green leaves, and the glow of the sun on the stream leading to the city glared on the water in an elegant way to stand out and lead visitors in. Mainly tourists, since there were many sights along to the way. Still with me, Iza?

The next place was a great question, they did not have much to do as of right now. At the current moment, they were unable to reveal Alcore's message to Miharu, and his gift as well. The same thing could be given to the Lerale mages, it was sort of like an engagement ring proposal. Endelle and Shadelle have been great allies for quite some time, even after the split of the former strongest tribe in to exist. So for now, they would have to do some fun random things. Smiling as his head would turn around, he'd answer her question. I don't know, as of right now, the gift is unavailable. We have hours until it is unlocked, but in the meantime. He explained before shifting his head over to the river that lead into the populated tourist city. The city is all ours, shall we look around? He asked as he would step onto the water, lightly as the waves below his feet would disperse.

Bound Iris is quite the item, he would not let it go for quite a while, especially if it gave him to ability to use air as a stepping stone. Care to walk with me? He'd ask Iza as he held out his palm towards her, offering her to walk onto the water with him. Though she probably could do this on her own, it would be nice to share the walk with her. The town at the bottom would be delightful once they make it towards the end, and on the way, she might meet a few of her family members.

Well, the water now was covered in nothing but ice, but Elyx knew better than to be surprised. This was Iza after all, it was not like she would let things be. This allowed him to place his feet onto the ice. When she asked him if he cared to dance with her, he would attempt to have a gentle grip of her hand, a slow attempt at that, but it was kind. I'll lead. The Lerale mage would reply to her, a smile on his face as he remembered how he had to figure skate as a kid. It has been quite a while, but it was the water that he fears, not the ice. Since this was Iza, she probably left no water under the ice. It will melt anyways, so the Endelle people would not be so upset. So he would stop onto the frozen water before he would then skate, taking light step as he would guide her along, down the river as they would enter the town soon at a slow pace. His light brown eyes would gaze towards the inside of the forest, he thought he could faintly hear the sound of music inside. A bit of percussion, some brass, a hefty amount of woodwind, and even a few string players as well. The song they were playing... It was fitting for the moment as they would skate down the ice gently. The Gift, the song so blissful and sweet. It was made by a conductor who just had a baby boy by the time he made the piece, and that child was the conductors gift. Hearing that story made him want to play it to perfection, so he could hear the piece one time in perfection. And here it was, Iza, his own gift.