From
the ice of the northern glacier it emerged from its ageless slumber
and devoured most of those who were studying it, thinking of it as
just a well-preserved corpse. Nothing could be further from the truth
as the hulking T-rex thrust itself free of the compound, its hanging
stomach bloated with dozens of unfortunate paleontologists.
Impervious
to what weapons they had, it progressed south.
Because
of course it would.
Away
from the ice and into the forests where it went on to hunt the local
a

Once
more the winter has come, and with it the starlight celebration.
Rose-colored garlands and decorations of light adorning tall pine
trees filled the streets of both realm’s cities and countryside
towns alike. Cheer was in the air despite all that was going on
otherwise, for which Y’shtola did not offer much attention as she
visited a potential backer to aid the Scions’ ailing funds without
the others’ knowing, wishing for it to be a surprise.
Red
Rose was a wealthy merchant from Kuga

Located
on the northern coast of Fiore, Silva Town was a popular tourist
destination known for its baroque architecture that sees much traffic
throughout the year. Lucy marveled at the place as she and several of
her friends among the Fairy Tail guild of mages traversed its streets
in search of a suitable inn to house them for the night.
It
was nighttime, yet even now the town was so alive.
People
surged up and down the streets, and music was in the air. Had she the
strength, she would have join

Malga
groaned as she felt her belly ache. Not just a little peckish but
outright starved after having flown to and from all morning, giving
her slight insight to what it must be like to be Masazumi every
damned morning as she made her way across the airspace above the
Murayama with a package in hand for delivery.
What
one does for her lover while she’s away.
Unable
to make sweet love and having little to no room to eat during work,
how was a fallen angel such as herself supposed to live like t

“Nothing
better for the road than a full belly. Spend that piece at Rhon Ron’s
place, yes? Eat for three before you leave!”
H’rindu
did not quite expect to meet the First’s equivalent of kobolds
anytime soon, or ever at all considering how reclusive those she knew
tended to be within their little corner of Eorzea, but she found the
tune with them rather quickly.
Or
at the very least…
“Hmm,”
H’rindu smiled at his suggestion, her bushy tail held high, “I
like the way you think

Margot sat
deep in thought with her compatriots around one of the many tables of
this bar out in the depths of the black shroud as they all considered
the way forward. Days had gone by since one of their pals were
injured during a quest and was forced to retire.
It was
understandable but left their group at an understaffed three.
This was bad,
because they need four members at least to explore the nearby ruins.
“Any
ideas?” the busty highlander asked.
“None…”
her elezen compatriot, Jea

With
yet another mission complete, it was time to return home.
It
just had to happen on an afternoon far from the land of fire when the
sky threatened to fill with clouds and quite literally rain on their
parade.
“Looks
like we won’t reach the next town in time.” Ino lamented.
“Then
we might as well find the largest tree here and spend the night
beneath its boughs, just as we usually do.” Sakura told her with a
small smile.
The
blonde shook her head, “It’s so unfair.”
“Quit
gri

Valja
was a scout.
Not
a celebrated job far as occupations go, but a necessary one. For a
whole day she sat without a roof above her head as she spied across
the barren plains, and worried every now and then how this exposure
would affect her beautiful bronze skin.
Which
was hardly out of line as all Ananta tend to be mindful about their
appearances.
For
hours upon hours she remained put while busying herself on what
ointments to use once she and those she came with make their
victorious return