Narrative/Video

[higitus_figitus]

It had been far too long now. Over five days since he had last heard anything from The Dreamfinder. His own magics had shown that the man was not even in Main Street! An enormous danger to all of them but more so to Blair himself. As it was, even the Mirror Portal had begun to malfunction without it's builder to maintain it.

A quiet inquiry had been sent out through the Land, to be on the look out for The Dreamfinder. Any news was to be sent straight to Merlin or Hades...none had come. Which was why he now sat at his table, staring at his own small communication mirror.

There was evidence of the old walkway to Tiki Oasis having been used. No one had used it since the Oasis had become the Dark Jungles. Whatever survivors having been the last ones through ages ago. It was a rather long shot but, Merlin had nothing else to go on.

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[The video turns on to show a very grumpy looking Merlin.]

I am calling all Sorcerer's Apprentices that are currently with in the Magic Kingdoms. I am afraid I have rather worrisome news.

[He rubs the bridge of his nose.]

It seems that The Dreamfinder, has gone missing. I am assuming it has been of his own power but, as he is still a new Kingdom Spirit, and the last Kingdom Spirit, I am afraid he will find himself in great danger.

So I am asking for volunteers. I need to send you out into the Dark Jungles to find the Dreamfinder or else the last beat of imagination this place has will be snuffed out and everything we have been working towards will be destroyed.

[His voice grew far more grim.]

That includes your own worlds. If The Corrosion destroys Main Street, then there is nothing left between it and your worlds. And...once it leaves the Kingdoms- it can not be stopped. If you wish to volunteer please, let me know.

The fate of Imagination is in your hands, Apprentices. Do with that, what you will.

[end feed.]

Comments

[blessedarethebookmakers]

Oh dear! I wonder what happened to him? [he can't help but worry about the poor boy] Do you think someone took him? Or did he get lost somehow?

[regardless of why!]

I'll certainly do my best to help! I've been practicing my miracles, you know, and I've become a bit good at it though I'm afraid I do get more tired than I ought. Still, I will do my best.

[higitus_figitus]

With that boy it could be anything, but I'm nearly convinced he did this on his own.

[He grumbled but nodded, letting Aziraphale know that he was still listening.]

That will change as you gain more Sparks, Mr. Aziraphale, all in due time. This may be a good opportunity for it.

1/2

[ace_of_hearts]

Dark Jungle?!

2/2

[ace_of_hearts]

THAT SOUNDS AWESOME!!!!

When can we go?!

[strangeandunusual]

[Lydia gasps. she had made fast friends with him, after all, and appreciated the way he had seemed to truly see her for who she was, and actually encourage her]

No! ... Merlin, I'll go. How soon do we leave?

[higitus_figitus]

[Merlin nodded, trying for a soft smile.]

A few days- I want you all prepared as this will be your first venture beyond the safety of Main Street.

[az_shrimp_horny]

Oh God. Next thing you're gonna tell me is there's some pre-teen with purple hair who's the chosen one. Seriously. You LARPers have fun. That's a hard pass from me.

[higitus_figitus]

Well, technically you are all 'chosen', but nothing can hinge on the shoulders of a single person. That would be ridiculous, Miss Shellstrop!

[He has no idea what the heck a LARPer is, Eleanor 8|!]

[bigbadrose]

You clearly haven't met Mal, yet. She definitely thinks she's the chosen one. And hates blondes so much she dyed her hair and apartment purple.

[takeitsleazy]

[you KNOW this tone]

Eleanor...

[legacyofarose]

[Rosabella has only heard of The Dreamfinder, and Merlin, from the other Apprentices. But that doesn't stop her from volunteering all the same.]

I'm willing to go.

[higitus_figitus]

[Well, that is an interesting change of pace. Rather glad of it.]

We will welcome your help, Miss Rosabelle.

[serpentinthegarden]

So beardy guy wanders off on his own and you expect us to go find him? What you need a Toddler Leash.

[blessedarethebookmakers]

[not that they are even in the same building at the moment, but he gives him a look regardless. Still he says nothing as he knows it's a demon thing and that Crowley will like as not help out because he had a weak spot for humanity.]

[higitus_figitus]

Hmph, as though that would help reign in an imagination that big.

[az_shrimp_horny]

Hey, now there's a great idea!

[beancounter]

[Fenton listened with mute horror. He'd liked the Dreamfinder. When he had been talking to him when he'd arrived, he had been the one to really get through to Fenton on how dangerous and things were, and how important it was to help. He had reminded Fenton - if inadvertantly - just what it meant to be a hero. Fenton still didn't feel confident in his magic, but at least the rhyming seemed to help... even if he did see unnerving, scurrying things just out of the corners of his eyes after each spell. Drawing in a shaky breath, he raised his hand.]

I- I... Fenton Crackshell... volunteer. Sir. I may not be too good with my magic, yet, but I'm ready to help! Any way that I can!

[higitus_figitus]

[Well, that was a great deal of bravery in such short, trembling words. Merlin nods.]

Thank you, Mr. Crackshell. I am sure The Dreamfinder will appreciate it.

[strangeandunusual]

That's the spirit, Fenton. Don't worry, we'll all be going together.

[smilingarmor]

Oh no! I hope the poor fellow is alright!

You have my help in looking for him, of course. Though I must ask, what exactly is a 'Kingdom Spirit'? I had thought up until now that The Dreamfinder was as human as myself.

[He certainly didn't have any obvious features that hinted otherwise, like Aziriphale and Crowley.]

[higitus_figitus]

I do as well. It would be rather...detrimental if something were to happen to him. Thank you for your willingness to help.

[Hmm, well he supposed they did have the right to know.]

Kingdom Spirits, well...they are human so far as that is defined. But their Sparks are larger and more powerful then any others with in their Lands. The Dreamfinder is a recent Spirit , from what was once known as Progress City.

That is what his title represents, you know. The Dream of the future- but as he is currently the only Kingdom Spirit we have. There is a bit more to it now.

[strangeandunusual]

You might have to teach me how to use that dagger, Sylvando.

[mal_contented]

[She didn't care to have other people see her response, but there was no time to find Merlin and speak with him in person, so she kept her reply short and to the point.]

"I'm in."

(in person)

[strangeandunusual]

[from her corner of the apartment, Lydia gives her a thumbs up and a smile]

[higitus_figitus]

Thank you, Miss Bertha, it is well appreciated.