Week - 508 Remarkable by virtuosoe

Description: Ellis, Rhombus, and I were wandering aimlessly through Shenkuu. Though the city is breathtaking and idyllic, it's huge. We were lost.

Week - 519 The Geraptiku Two: Part One by virtuosoe

Description: Even others could appreciate the beauty of the island. "Striking, isn't it?" "Yeah," Sivus agreed. "Except for Geraptiku."

Week - 520 The Geraptiku Two: Part Two by virtuosoe

Description: Geraptiku sat in front of us after only a few minutes. Sivus entered through the city's gates first, and I went in second. The shadowy city seemed to eat us up.

Week - 521 The Geraptiku Two: Part Three by virtuosoe

Description: "It's open!" Sivus cried. Without even looking, I dove through the doors. Sivus closed it behind us swiftly enough to trap all the Crocalus behind us.

Week - 522 The Geraptiku Two: Part Four by virtuosoe

Description: I raced for Sivus, but my legs moved too slow in the water that was more like molasses. The wall was only a few seconds from closing...

Week - 526 Possibility: Part One by virtuosoe

Description: As if reading my thoughts, Jules mutters, "Glad you're getting used to the taste of cooked sand, Astrea."

Week - 527 Possibility: Part Two by virtuosoe

Description: I can't help but think of how my repatriation will go over. My sisters will probably laugh. My father will likely be furious. He's probably put so much money into alerting the public about my disappearance.

Week - 528 Possibility: Part Three by virtuosoe

Description: My eyes dart open as I notice the wings on the ship like a Cyodrake's. There's no way. No possible way I could be on the Cyodrake's Gaze.

Week - 529 Possibility: Part Four by virtuosoe

Description: I'm finally home. I feel terrible about it.

Week - 530 Possibility: Part Five by virtuosoe

Description: For once since this morning, I feel a true flicker of hope. Jules and I run up the multitude of stairs...

Week - 531 Possibility: Part Six by virtuosoe

Description: I get to see Jules this morning. We've arranged a breakfast on the bank of a river. I asked that this be done, and surprisingly my wish was granted.

Week - 537 Perfectionist: Part One by virtuosoe

Description: "Who exactly are they all cheering for out there?" "Not me," the Acara says with a laugh. But she knows it's her.

Week - 538 Perfectionist: Part Two by virtuosoe

Description: "I think it's pretty special," Rese admits. Lyre smirks. "Yes, of course you do. Of course you do." Inexplicably she bursts into laughter...

Week - 539 Perfectionist: Part Three by virtuosoe

Description: But she didn't go over there. She kept moving. She couldn't waste her prepping time for showing compassion.

Week - 540 Perfectionist: Part Four by virtuosoe

Description: Flowers are tossed and grasped. The cast bows. And the whole time Rese beams with superiority.