[ ACTION/VIDEO // Filtered to Steiner, Beatrix, Zidane, and all other Heads of State ]

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

[Garnet is not in the mood to mess around with anything. After seeing Laguna's 'distress call' on the network, and watching the video feed provided by Rinoa, she knows there's no time to waste. The attack is already starting, and if she doesn't do something, Alexandria will feel the hit.

Marching through the hallway, clutching her phone in one hand, her brows narrowed. She lifts the phone, and switches it on.]

Beatrix. I want you to dispatch your squadrons to the borders of the city. It is of the utmost importance that we do all in our power to keep the assault from entering Alexandria. I want you to dispatch a squadron to Treno as well, to lead blockade efforts there.

Steiner, I want the Knights of Pluto assigned to the inner city, along with soldiers of Beatrix's choosing. You are to protect the people, and see to their safety.

All efforts must be taken to keep Garden from approaching Alexandrian soil. Among their numbers is a Sky Woman with dark hair, who goes by the name of Rinoa. [Her resolve falters slightly.] She must be stopped but do not, I repeat, do not kill her. Disable her at all costs, but be very careful -- It is my understanding she has the ability of a fearsome black mage. Worse than her, is the Sorceress known as Ultimecia -- She is very dangerous, and to be taken down. But the protection of the people comes first.

To all our friends and allies... We'll provide any aid we can, but the majority of our efforts must go to protecting this city.

Zidane... [Pause] I'm going to go get ready. Meet me on the balconey. [she hopes he knows what that means, and the connection shuts off.]

Comments

voice

[knightedmayrose.livejournal.com]

Yes, Your Majesty.

[The roar of airship engines firing up is audible. She's already barking orders. General knows her stuff.]

Take the fourth division to Treno airspace, send half the third to Dali and the other half to the southern border.

Any further orders, Your Majesty?

voice

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

I trust you to take care of things, Beatrix. You know what needs to be done.

voice

[magitekrune.livejournal.com]

Care for another blade or two to stop this crazy woman?

voice

[knightedmayrose.livejournal.com]

Your blade is always welcome in Alexandria, Celes. Thank you.

voice

[magitekrune.livejournal.com]

I'll do what I can. It's the least I can do.

[voice]

[marquisofthesky.livejournal.com]

The Garden is being piloted towards Alexandria? I take it that Ultimecia hopes to destroy all of the kingdoms upon Gaia for the sake of her conquest. Queen Alexandros, I implore you to flee! If you were to perish here, your kingdom would fall.

[voice]

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

Laguna has said that he was in the Ruins of Midgar, which are between Treno and Alexandria. Garden was last sited near Dali, so the possibility of it coming towards the city is strong enough to warrant a call to arms.

I appreciate your concern Marquis, but I will not abandon my Kingdom. I can do more for them here, than running into hiding.

[voice]

[marquisofthesky.livejournal.com]

[Ondore sighed since he knew the Queen would refuse to seek refuge.]

Then do well to keep yourself out of harms way. Your kingdom will lose much more than just you if you were to perish. Reinforcements abiding by my orders shall rendezvous with your forces near Alexandria's borders soon enough. The distance may be great, but with the aid of Gilgamesh, this shan't be a problem.

[It was a very smart move on his part to rename the Garland beforehand.]

Until then, be well.

[voice]

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

I won't die. I've looked the end of all existence in the face and come out the other side. Even if something happens to me, I have lots of people supporting me.

[a pause, and there's a little bit of a smile in her voice] I thank you for your generosity and support.

[voice]

[marquisofthesky.livejournal.com]

[This wasn't the first time he heard such valiant words, but history shouldn't be repeating itself. Garnet was willing to sacrifice her own well-being for her people, a feat that Ashe herself done for the sake of Dalmasca. The irony of it all.]

Be well, milady. Alexandria shan't fall as long as you maintain your courage. For the sake of your people, do not falter.

[voice]

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

I won't. I refuse to allow another atrocity to befall this city, if I'm able to stop it.

[voice] - assuming she's in on this since she was at the last meeting?

[magitekrune.livejournal.com]

...[There's a soft oath sworn here before she answers.]

I'll do what I can to get there as quickly as possible. If Ultimecia's there, she has my blade to answer to as well.

[voice] - sure! : D

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

Your aid would be very much appreciated. I'm sure Beatrix would welcome you.

Thank you.

[voice] - \o/

[magitekrune.livejournal.com]

[She hesitates for the briefest of moments and Garnet can probably hear her breath catch before she answers.]

I may only be a Sky Person, but no one will go unpunished for something like this. Imprisonment, threatening innocent people- [It reeks of her past. About a full minute passes before Celes can gather her emotions again to continue.]

She will be stopped.

[voice]

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

Where we come from doesn't matter. We are all here right now, and this affects all of us who bear witness to it.

[voice]

[magitekrune.livejournal.com]

So we'll stop her. Whatever it takes.

[voice]

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

Larsa... I'm so sorry I've not been in contact recently. I had been planning to make Narshe my first stop on my tour. But now, it must all be delayed again.

I hope you stay well in these trying times.

[voice]

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

The sentiment is appreciated, Lord Rasler, but I understand. There is little Warjilis could offer in such a situation, and I would feel better knowing that you are doing all you can to maintain the peace there.

We don't know for certain where Ultimecia's eyes are set. It may be that we will get out of this with minimal damage.

Tell Ashe not to worry.

[video]

[sandrubies.livejournal.com]

If you require any further assistance, then allow me to offer my blade.

[video]

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

I would never outright refuse assistance, but I don't yet know if Alexandria will become a target. I'd hate to draw you away if her sights turned to Troia or Alfitaria.

[video]

[sandrubies.livejournal.com]

Should Troia or Alfitaria end up a target, Edge will have the situation in Alfitaria under control with Rydia. My armies and I will deal with Troia.

[voice]

[mademyresolve.livejournal.com]

[What Ashe's voice doesn't reveal is the level of understanding she shares with Garnet; if their situations were reversed, she would fight with her last breath to defend Dalmasca.]

As my husband said, to leave our station now would allow our foes the advantage. Though know I would take up my blade by your side, were I able.

I have known Alexandria for myself, seen the strength of your people. Their spirits will not be so easily broken.

[voice]

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

The people are better served if you are to remain in Warjilis. I understand.

I hope that we can avoid a repeat of what's already come to pass this year. Strong though they may be, the people can only weather so many disasters.

[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

At once, Your Majesty. We'll protect Alexandria at all costs!