Pandemonium

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Characters: Mikoto, Warrior of Light, Firion, Refia, Edward, Locke, Genesis, Blank, Vivi, Rikku, Mjrn, Serah
Progress: Ongoing
Summary: The group finally confronts Garland.
Location: Pandemonium
Date: August 15, 1804
Warnings: Violence
Notes: Additional information on this week's segment can be found here. To see the entry walk into Pandemonium, you can watch here.

Out of the bleak starkness of the ruination that was Terra, there rose a dark shape. Entirely whole and ominous in mere design alone sat Garland's fortress. Large enough to compete with Lindblum Grand Castle for size, its shadowed approach led to a hulking edifice that defied destruction. The paths were disconnected circular stepping pads that would require deftness in leaping to navigate. Its owner had no visitors and no need to make for a welcoming walk. As the group approached, the heavy iron gates opened of their own accord. It was an invitation to enter. If they dared.

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Once again, Vivi didn't make a sound as he slammed to the ground, landing in a small, mage-shaped heap, eyes not leaving Garland the whole time. He returned to his feet without even stumbling, Edward's music might have played some part but even considering that Vivi was still a very fragile creature and the fact that he was still standing at all was remarkable. He raised a single hand at Garland once again and-

-the trance wore off, the glow fading as instantly as it appeared and exhaustion and pain were quick to replace the rush of emotion-fuelled power. His eyes narrowed as he tried to focus on his magic through the pain but failed, giving a choked, terrified whimper as the damage he'd sustained during the trance took its toll. After a few seconds more of trying and failing to concentrate enough to call another Flare, he gave another whimper and unceremoniously toppled to the ground like a puppet with its strings cut.