Get That Chicken! (Aiyana/Job)

Job:

It had been a while since he had been at the same farm with the messed up big chicken. This time, he did not even bring Ignite with him for help, the boy had confidence that he would be able to do this on his own. And if not, there were a set of allies that could help him. The job required that no job be done with damage inflicted onto the giant chicken that is trying to inflict damage on them. However, that was not a problem, this beast was nothing anymore compared to his speed and the gentle affection of Phoena. He would try to use her first to lure the chicken back towards the home. With a smile on his face, he would arrive at the farm on foot, he did not want to bother Yuni and have her teleport him and her to their destination. He could use the workout to make himself stronger, he did not want to adjust his transportation anytime soon. And so he would arrive.

A job for a giant chicken that had escaped, boy did that sound familiar! Aiyana had been looking for a simple job to do, something where she could casually make some pocket change, so she could buy something for Mao with it. Sure, she had a ton of jewels, but going out and working for the money just felt better to her. The small, D ranked, job was a repeat offender; a chicken on steroids breaking out of everything they contained it in.

A grumbling of words were all she needed before leaving the easy way; by going through the Celestial Realm. None of her equipment was coming with her, nor was her pet, as she walked through the portal and came out on the other side. It had been an easy move, having been there before, but she had not expected to come almost face to face with a stranger.

The man was slightly taller than her, light brown spiked hair making him even more so, as she looked him in the eyes before starting to laugh. "Sorry about that! Celestial Movement makes it hard to judge where others are. I could have landed right on top of you! The names Aiyana, nice to meet a good looking man like you!"

That portal, or gate rather, it looked so familiar. But from where was anyone's guess, he himself was not too sure. The lady would appear right in front of him. The first thing to stand out was her ears, a kitsune possibly? Or maybe a neko? To help add onto that effect, her tails would reveal in his eyesight. Her physical appearance was elegant, one that catches the eyes for sure. It was a sudden revealance from the gates, his right hand shifted over to the handle of his sword on the left side of his hip.

Celestial Movement? So you can travel through the gates of the Celestial Spirit world. So you are... He got it right, looking down to his right side would be his pouch of keys. Pulling a random one out, he would have Lindsey's Silver key in his hand. A Celestial Spirit. He would then listen to her last comment, his face flushing a little bit when the words hit his ears. A bit of red would show on his face. Such a flirty one as well... I should be careful. He thought to himself before closing his eyes and clearing his throat. Er.. Am I right?

The surprise on the man's face was quite obvious as he figured out what she was, a giggle leaving her lips as her tails swished about. "That's right, hun, I'm a Celestial Spirit. Aiyana Shuer, with a fancy black and gold key!" A graceful bow would be made as she stepped slightly back, to give herself room, as a way of introduction to go with her words.

"So you're a Celestial Spirit Summoner? You're the first I've ever met! And you have a few keys too! We'll have to talk after all this is over, maybe even give me your number so we can chat once in a while!" Her excited voice was loud enough to draw the farmer out, a farmer whose livelihood they were here to save. "We should at least get to starting the job first though, wouldn't be nice to completely disregard it after meeting..." Once they were on their way to find the chicken she would start asking questions, or maybe answer them if he was the first to ask.

Black and gold key? So you can be summoned? And you are owned by someone? He would ask, tilting his head to the side with his mouth shaped into a small circle to show his interest. However, he would then catch himself on a mistake that he had made. Left hand placed on his stomach, he would bow formally for an introduction. Excuse me for lack of manners. My name is Elyx Reiaki, and I am a Celestial Spirit Summoner. And talk what over? What do you mean number?

No time for those to be answered, the farmer was coming for them. He would be in quite the hurry as well. Elyx would take a "guess". The chicken went haywire again? Do not worry sir, I came here just to solve that problem. I'll get you the chicken. And the next question would arise. Shifting his light brown eyes over to the Celestial Spirit, he would tilt his head again. If you don't mind me asking, why did you come here specifically? You mentioned the chicken, but was there some assignment given to you in the Celestial Spirit world or something?

Questions were asked that Aiyana never had a chance to answer, Elyx beginning to talk to the job giver before he went to ask another question to Aiyana.

"Oh! Guess I should explain that! I wasn't a celestial spirit at first! A bad turn of events in a job resulted in me getting body swapped with one and I have the option of staying in the human world as long as I return to the celestial realm to regain my magic once in a great while! I came here cause I wanted a silly, small, job to do to make some small change to buy a gift for my mate!"

The talk took them to a small fenced in area with an opening that had no gate, the ever growing chicken inside pecking at the poor ground with a speed unknown to most fowl creatures. "Well, this job seems too easy after all the jobs I've done so far..."

I see. He responded to her explanation towards his questions. Jobs were more like missions, rather risky instead of something that sounded like you were supposed to do. Still though, to become a Celestial Spirit sounded amazing, though he was not sure he'd pay the same price that this Aiyana person did. Looking down into his pouch of keys, he'd look to find Phoena, she seemed to be the most reliable for the job.

So you want a gift for someone? You can sit down, I'll handle this for you then. He'd explain, as his right hand was shoved into his pouch. His fingers then clipped onto the key he had been searching for before obtaining it, revealing a blue key in his hands. Now he had to chant a little to bring out the spirit in the key.

I open the gate of the Chronicle Barer. He announced before slicing the key diagonally, a shine at the tip of the key. A door had been opened as the Spirit began to materialize onto the scene. There she was, a gentle spirit with a heavy coat arrived onto the scene with a cup of hot cocoa in her hands. A smile on her face was shown though, she was not one to be upset.

You called, Elyx? She asked before dropping the cup, causing it to dematerialize when it hit the ground into pieces of light, the particles floating upwards. Elyx's lips curved upward, it was always a pleasure to see Phoena.

We need to tame a chicken, you work with animals well, right? He asked, receiving a nod as an answer. Phoena turned to the target, then smiled as she would then approach it. Elyx would then look towards the other lady in the group. We can sit back and relax, she is an expert with this. Care to enlighten me about what the gift is and who its for? Or is it a secret?

Elyx was such a kind, and gentlemanly, fellow from their talk so far. He said she could sit down, and he would handle it from here; meaning she was going to be able to get some free money today for not doing any actual work for this simple job. After watching the man summon one of his celestial spirits, giving her some commands, Elyx turned back to her and said she could relax. After that he inquired about the girl she was talking about, something she had no issue with answering.

"Oh yes! It's my mate, Mao! We've been together for a little while and I thought it'd be nice to get her a nice present instead of the standard gifts you can get just about anywhere, like maybe a fancy necklace with the jewels earned from this job! She's always so nice, even in her naivete, and I really think she deserves something special." The excitement in her body and voice was palpable, if Elyx was paying attention to such things.

He was nice, and a summoner, maybe at the end of the day he would ask about making a contract with her; wouldn't that be interesting?

Admittedly, he could not name anyone by that name, but that was expected. Was he supposed to know everyone in the land of Fiore? But as she described the one named "Mao", his lips moved up in an approving smile. Someone kind, if she were like Aiyana who was calm and collected, he would gladly get along with them for sure. For someone like this Celestial Spirit to say that someone deserved something such as a necklace, that special person clearly has a valuable personality.

Your mate sounds like a nice person, maybe I could meet them sometime. The young man explained as he closed his eyes and chuckled a little bit, his lips in a smile as he admittedly was having fun. Phoena added more to the scene, her quick success being perfectly timed.

I'm back! The other Celestial Spirit announced, turning his attention over to her as she was petting the head of the animal. Jeez, she really was an amazing animal tamer, they all seem to love her once she gets on their level. It's kind of cute actually. She added as it lovingly clucked softly under her touch.

Elyx clapped with pride as she came over to them with the giant chicken. You did great, Phoena! Just in time too, we have to get this kind lady her necklace. He explained as he then looked over to Aiyana. It was actually kind of scary to think of her power outside of the Celestial Spirit World. If she were out too long, she could lose her energy quickly and suffer to keep herself in the outside world.

An idea did pop in his mind... It was actually kind of risky since he had just met her, but it was for her sake as well as his if his theory was correct. If they would make their way to get the reward, he would ask her along the way. Hey, Aiyana. Does it hurt to be in the outside world for so long? I know you just came, but the travel must be long, right? Starting subtle, he didn't want to suddenly attack her with such a question.

"Yeah! If I'm ever with her and you're around I can introduce the two of you! I'm sure she wouldn't mind meeting such a proper man and make a new friend!" Her response would follow up with the other celestial spirit, Phoena, coming back with the chicken calmed and ready to go home. "Wish I was that good with animals. Sometimes they take me as a predator because of the fox traits. Gotta love the panicky ones..."

It wasn't much longer that Elyx asked a question that she had already learned the answer to, and could answer it in detail if he ever wished to heal the whole story as to the beginnings of her spiritual body. "It really doesn't hurt, but I start to feel weak after about a week or two and need to head back for at least a few, real world, hours before I feel better. And the travel is really quick if I travel through the Celestial Realm; almost like a teleport in fact! You see, when we're summoned, which I can summon myself anywhere I like, we're taken from where ever we are and blink into existence here. Quite fun most of the time, unless by chance we're in the middle of something." The whole thing was very interesting, but surely he didn't want too much detail today; even if he was a celestial summoner.

Those ears make you look so adorable though! Phoena announced, reaching out her hand to try to pet the other Celestial Spirit and rub her behind the ears. Elyx was quick to take the wheel, gently grabbing her wrist to stop her from doing that. Not quite there, Phoena. Maybe if she lets you, but we should not force her into things. He explained before smiling to her, just trying to correct her, but to show that she was in no sort of trouble. It was a simple mistake. She grinned a toothy grin with her eyes closed in response, sort of like that of a child. The young man could not help but chuckle a little bit.

As he received an explanation on Mao liking to meet a man like him, he would turn a little bit red. The young man was used to being humble, and to be praised in such a way embarrassed him. Trying to hide the color, he'd continue listening with his head down. It was quite an involved process, but she seemed to last a couple of weeks at most in the real world, which was something he had not seen a Celestial Spirit being able to do for quite a while. It still requires her to use her abilities to teleport, even if it's instant, which probably made it cost even more mana anyways. Well, time to try to go in for the kill.

Pulling the the keys out of his pouch, he'd hold all of them up to show that he was truly a Celestial Spirit summoner. There were six keys, hopefully that being enough to prove it. Mind telling me of the key that you mentioned before? It's definitely interesting at the least.

A hand reached out to pet her, not that she would have minded it, and was stopped by Elyx before anything actually happened. A giggle left her lips at the compliment before she spoke up for herself. "Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine with people touching me!" She didn't think about how the words sounded, either way they were true.

Another question ensued, not that she cared; she loved the conversation, and this one involved her key. He showed his keys to her in the process, seeing as they were different than hers. "Since I used to be human, I couldn't be categorised into any specific color so mine was turned into a mix of gold and black. I like to think the gold means I'm like a Zodiac, and the black means I'm a bit above them due to it. Though every celestial spirit has a different opinion on the matter, agreeing or not. I've had one contract so far, though they have long since gone away and ended it on good terms."

Aiyana did not want to say it aloud, but she had a suspicion he would be asking about her contract. Not like she had one other than she would help if they needed it, and that they could summon her at any time but she may not show if she was in the midst of helping someone else.

The Blue-Haired Celestial Spirit was given permission to pet Aiyana, and would not dare pass up the chance. Her palm was on top of the head, fingertips against the ears as she began to scratch it gently. So cute, I can't stand it! She announced to them all as she continued. Phoena was enjoying life, Elyx was proud to let her live a normal life, even if it were just for a little.

Aiyana explained that she once had a previous owner, but it has been so long since she has been summoned by the owner, and they ended it off on the best of terms. Well, he could use the help of another spirit, one with as strong endurance mixed with such a kind persona definitely would be fun to interact with. Many spare jewels are obtained ever since he was able to take on any job now, maybe she would be interested in adding some of the jewels into her own wallet, maybe enhance the necklace for Mao.

Well recently, I have been having so much money due to the job levels. Want to help lighten the load of jewels for me? Holding the keys up a little bit higher, addressing the keys once again, a smile on his face as they neared the farm. If you help me, even just a little bit, on any job, you get have the rewards that I obtain. This involves both items and jewels, if you'd like that is.

A happy face, with eyes squeezed shut would be the fave others would see as her head was pet. It felt good, but she could still focus on the task at hand as well. Elyx spoke about having too much jewels, shortly before lifting his keys and giving her an offer she really could not refuse as a Celestial being. Be summoned and be rewarded? That was the best contract she could think of for any celestial summon could ever have!

"Well! That's really a contract I can't afford to say no to! I have no real stipulations or requests on my part. Though of I'm already helping another I'll be slightly late compared to a normal summon timing. I'll still show though, so never panic of my gate doesn't open instantly! That and I do not kill, ever. If asked to do so I will leave immediately." With those words she would snap her fingers on her left hand before a beautiful black and gold key would appear in it, for Elyx to grab if he was to accept the contract and take her as a summon.

Phoena laughed gently as she continued, it was fun seeing the expression on Aiyana's face. She always had a talent for getting animals to favor her. Elyx tilted his head to the side and smiled as he saw the purple-haired Celestial Spirit's face so happy, as opposed to her usual calm and collected facial expression. Tilting it back in place, he would listen to Aiyana's explanation of how she could not really say no to such an offer. Both of them end up winning in the end, and the reward from this job would be sort of like a beginning of the contract, something to show that he would actually fulfill his promise.

I won't tell you to do something I would never do myself, I have never killed and never intend to. He explained as he noticed her summoning a key to her hand, it was the key that would bring her onto the battlefield. With his own left hand, he took the key into his own hands, forming the contract between the both of them. Lets go get your reward now for Mao now, shall we?

And Phoena already had it covered, taking the chicken back to the farmer. A few seconds later, she'd come back with a small pouch of jewels to hand over to Aiyana.