After making the necessary preparations for a short and simple operation, Eclipse, accompanied by Nice Nature, to help disguise the signature of Eclipse's magic, ascend up a hidden side path, up to Olympus.
Whatever will happen on the side of the mountain is up to date to decide, but everyone else can do nothing but hope for the best, and prepare for the worst...
(Picture completely unrelated, I just like Tuesday from Reverse: 1999)
Here's the source, btw: https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/11402408?q=tuesday\_%28reverse%3A1999%29+
Hey there, everyone, most of you know me as Eclipse, but I also RP as:
Proserpine (Eclipse's little sister/polar opposite)
Sunday Silence (I forgot how many there are)
Evil Bourbon (I think she's still camping, someone should go find her)
Bucephalus (I need to figure out what to do with her)
Speed Symboli (AKA, Qin Shi Huang's wife)
Godolphin Barb (Currently on vacation)
Vilmos "Kilo" Durand, ODST (He's on a fishing trip right now)
And my latest character, or characters, technically: the Epona Trio (from Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess, because I'm indecisive af)
Anyways, I can't believe we're already at the half anniversary mark, and despite the dramas, long periods of writing angst, and sadposting, I'm happy to be here, and I'm happy to say that you can't spell UmamusumeFFS without "us".
What do you mean someone already made a joke like that? Gottverdammt!
Ahem
I started RP'ing on umaddit a few days before the "no power/magic field" was put around Tracen (aka, the first Rule 2 crackdown). Back then, I was a person without a name and face, since I took quite a bit of time to lightly RP while learning the ropes.
After deciding what route I wanted to take, I made a spur of the moment choice, and became Eclipse, since I noticed that there wasn't one already (a second Eclipse appeared about a week after mine, but I haven't seen them around here lately).
I still vividly remember the Teio Yandere Arc back on umaddit, and the Great Migration (patent pending), as a result of the second Rule 2 crackdown. However, I actually joined FFS before that, back when Thorn went on his adventures across the multiverse (peak cinema, btw), which is a neat little fact.
From the moment I finished my first two (and poorly drawn) designs of Eclipse to now, I've always enjoyed my time with this community. Be it getting up to some light-hearted shenanigans to fighting Sukuna and all matters of unique opponents, it's been a blast, and I hope to see more wonderful moments from everyone here.
I also think that I have the longest continuous engagement in FFS history, since Eclipse (the character) got engaged to Ardan back in December
And so, to wrap up my own spiel about my experience here, I will say, this:
fireworks.sfx
I would also like to use this as a good Q&A segment, since I haven't done one OOC before.
It was a beautiful day outside, birds were singing from up above, the flowers were starting to bloom in preparation for summer, and the city was full of people out and about, one of these people was Eclipse, out and running errands, no one knows what could happen......
Click, click, click.
Soft footsteps echoing off the marble floor in the grand hall of the gods, on top of the highest peak of Olympus, accompanied by a man with winged sandals.
Hermes: The preparations are in place, your excellency.
The man, pacing round his throne, looks up and over as the door swings open with a creak.
Zeus: And what of this....mortal that you bring before me?
Hermes: A messenger, if you will, your excellency, and my speciality, might I add.
Zeus' eyes flash golden as thunder rumbles above the clouds, a low murmur spreading through the hall. Somewhere near the pillars, Ares lets out a scoff loud enough to echo.
Ares: A mortal? You insult us more with every sentence, Hermes.
Poseidon: Hermes, explain yourself immediately.
Hermes: With respect, Lord Poseidon, this mortal, while ordinary, is exactly what we need. do you expect us, the divine, to be able to wander alongside the mortals, and remain undetected for long?
A long silence settles over the chambers. brittle. Hermes steps forward, hands behind his back, pacing about the halls with a devious grin upon his face.
Hermes: Think, my lords, Eclipse walks openly through these gates because she fears none of us. Not our guards, of whom she's slain three without issue, not our armies, and, dare I say......not even you, lord Zeus. That confidence is not born from arrogance alone~
He comes to a stop, swivels, and spreads his hands in a grandiose gesture, as if presenting an invaluable treasure.
Hermes: As we prepare for battle, the Council will surely watch every step we take. But who, indeed, shall lay eyes upon a mortal? Not you, lord Zeus. Not me. And certainly....not them.
Zeus stops, and, rising from his throne, dons an expression reminiscent of a thundercloud before a storm.
Zeus: .......Hermes.
Hermes: Yes, my lord?
Zeus: If this plan fails....I will personally hurl you from the peak of Olympus and into Tartarus itself. Now, take your pet human, and get out of my sight....
Hermes gives a smile, and, after bowing, retreats from the hall.
Hermes: At once, your radiant excellency....
It was a peaceful day in the holy city on Mount Olympus, its divine citizens occupying the eternal markets much in a way one would see in a slice-of-life movie
Click-clack click-clack click-clack
The peace was broken by the sound of steel tapping the stone roads, and as nearby bystanders look at the source of the sound, they notice something off
Random Citizen: W-who's that.....?
Pointing at the source, people could see a hooded figure clad in black, gold, and the glowing blue of a cold fire creating patterns on their left arm as they drag the bodies of two guards behind them, their golden ichor trailing behind
Random Citizen: Is that a person.....? Or a monster....?
Climbing the stairs all the way up to the Olympians' front door, the figure holds up their left hand to the guards, showing a sigil unknown to any mortal, causing the guards to stand aside, letting the figure inside, still dragging the bodies
Guard: Let the messenger through.....that's far above our pay grade.....
As the figure enters the main hall of the gods, they throw both bodies forward, the two landing at the feet of Zeus himself
???: Zeus, Thunder Bringer, and King of Olympus, you really must teach the gate guards better....
Lowering their hood, the figure is revealed to be Eclipse, sent on orders from the other gods she serves
Eclipse: Besides, if they're going to attack anyone, they should've known better than to attack a messenger.
Zeus: Eclipse....what brings the Council's attack dog to our hall?
Eclipse: I am here to bring a message, upon my departure from this place, your pantheon will be declared excommunicado from the Council, on account of you incurring the wrath of a conceptual being after killing his wife, Miyabi, who was also my daughter-in-law, for your information.
Zeus: Such a message doesn't require this much of a show, so what else do you have to say?
Eclipse: As per my orders as the Thirteenth Executioner under the guidance of Ma'at.....I am to bring Olympus down upon its chopping block....
In a defensive fit of rage, a nearby guard acts out of instinct, charging towards Eclipse, spear at the ready
Guard: No one threatens Olympus and liv-ACK!
In a swift and clean motion, Eclipse forms the blue flames on her arm into the form of a khopesh before beheading the guard
Eclipse: What part of I'm just a messenger for now do your soldiers not understand? That point aside, I will grant you this warning, the next time I walk through the front gates and down this path to the Main Hall, your pantheon will fall shortly after.
Zeus: Is that so? Then I shall ensure that my armies will make you fight for every step, if you can get through the gate, that is.
Eclipse: Then we have come to an agreement, and now, I bid you farewell for now.
Sinking into a pool of shadows, Eclipse leaves Olympus with her statement hanging in the air, before Zeus turns to one of the guards
Zeus: You, call the rest of the Olympians here, we must do everything we can to prevent that mortal from getting here.
Guard: Sir, yes sir!
The guard leaves to spread the message
Zeus: As long as I draw breath, Olympus will not fall.....
Standing outside Tracen's gate, an Uma in a dress is seen looking around, muttering to herself
^(???: "Dove sarà mia sorella...? (Where could my sister be...?)) ^(Avrei potuto giurare che sarebbe stata qui... (I could have sworn she would be here...)")
Passing by, Eclipse overhears the girl in a dress before clearing her throat
Eclipse: "Mi scusi, signorina, ha bisogno di aiuto? (Excuse me, miss, do you need help?)"
As if she was speaking to a ghost, the girl in a dress freezes, apprehension clear in her soft, kind, and surprisingly British voice
???: "Clippy.....? Sister, is that you....?"
Eclipse looks confused, at both the accent and the odd name
Eclipse: "I beg your pardon? The only person who has ever called me "Clippy" is my sister......wait......."
A look of disbelief and surprise appears on Eclipse's face
Eclipse: "Proserpine, Tesorina (little treasure), is that you?"
The girl, Proserpine, turns around to face Eclipse, tears stinging her eyes
Proserpine: "Eclipse, Sorellona (big sister).......after all these years, I finally found you......"
Proserpine runs up to hug Eclipse, tears rolling down her cheeks
Proserpine: "I never stopped looking for you, I vowed to reunite with you, no matter how long it took....."
Crying as well, Eclipse returns the hug
Eclipse: "I thought that you had forgotten about me, that you moved on......"
Proserpine: "I could never forget about you, sister, you're all I have left of our family, and I don't know what I would have done if I lost you...."
Looking at Eclipse's scars and prosthetics, Proserpine starts to look worried as she starts crying more
Proserpine: "Sister, w-what happened, are you okay? Oh dear Hestia......how can I help you?"
Eclipse laughs softly before gently patting her sister's head
Eclipse: "Remember how I always protected you when we were growing up? Well, let's just say that I've had to keep up that job over here."
The younger of the two tries to wipe her tears away
Proserpine: "Didn't I always tell you to be careful? I hate it whenever you forget about your own wellbeing.....I care about you, and don't you ever forget that, okay?"
Eclipse: I know, but you matter a lot to me, and just like with the rest of my family, I'd do anything to protect you, just like old times."
Eclipse pauses for a moment as an emerald green light washes over her little sister, shattering like a pane of glass
Eclipse: "What was that? Some kind of magic you picked up in my absence?"
Proserpine: "No it isn't, it was part of my pacts with the goddesses Isis and Circe, they both took an interest in my travels, and wanted me to learn magic to help people, all I asked was for them to keep me the same age I was when you left."
Summoning her familiar, Proserpine is holding a small, grey cat
Eclipse: "Is that Reggie? What's the ol' lad doing here?"
Proserpine: "Well, I was offered another favour, and decided that I should try to keep the three of us together here."
Taking a moment to think, Eclipse shakes her head while laughing
Eclipse: "We both make deals with gods, don't we? It's basically the family business at this rate. At least you weren't a dumbass with yours like I was."
Proserpine: "Don't say that, Sorellona, at least we were able to learn some magic, and we were even able to meet some very nice people! At least, if the ravens told me the truth~"
Still with tears in her eyes, Eclipse smiles softly
Eclipse: "I'm just glad that you're here, and that I wasn't too late to see you again, unlike.......unlike with mum......"
Cupping her older sister's cheek with her hand, Proserpine gives a sad smile
Proserpine: "I know, but as long as we're together, she'll live on in our hearts. Now then, why don't you show your little sister around this place? "
Eclipse: "That would be nice, let's get going then, and let's see if I can help introduce you to some of the people here."
And so, finally reunited after being apart for so long, the sisters wander around Tracen, one of them looking much different from the last time they were together, and the other one looking the same as before, finally without the burden of constant magic
(Do you approach the new face, talk to the familiar one, greet the kind cat, or leave them be? That's your choice to make)