For The Glory Of Johto

[her_mouse_jesty]

Who: Minnie Mouse, Xion, Ventus, Blue Saber, Red Saber, and anyone else who feels like being part of the audience!
Where: Goldenrod.
When: Early Afternoon
Summary: Minnie & The Sabers are holding a Knighting Ceremony for Xion and Ventus. It is being broadcast live over the Pokegear, so everyone is free to comment and join in.
Rating: G, most likely.
Log:

In the middle of the city, there was a small gathering located around five people. Minnie Mouse, wearing the same dress as she had picked out earlier, was walking forward, with the twin warrior maidens at her sides. Off ahead, Oswald the Lopunny was holding up Minnie's Pokegear in order to get the entire event broadcast. Xion and Ventus were standing side by side, a little nervous at being made into a public spectacle. They mumbled a few things to each other before going rigid, now that the ladies were standing before them.

The girls were all holding swords - fake ones, as Minnie had insisted she didn't want anyone to get hurt by accident. She's also the first to speak, gently as always. "Please kneel." Ventus and Xion obey, lowering their heads in respect as well. Minnie nodded once, and so Red Saber held aloft her blade, touching both of Ventus' shoulders, and then the top of his head.

"I dub you, Sir Ventus." She spoke a bit louder than Minnie, her chest nearly puffing out in pride. "Your loyalty to your companions has proved to be your strength, and it is a power that has never faltered. As long as you continue to believe in them, and in yourself, you will only become stronger. We have faith that you will be able to protect those you care for, and that you will always stand by their side. But never forget that as you protect them, they are there for you as well. Work together, and the path to the ultimate power will be in your grasp. You are a true knight of this world."

Ventus rose his head for a quick moment, flashing a grin, but quickly sent it down again as he saw Blue Saber take her turn. She repeated the same actions - the sword to the shoulders, to the head. "I dub you, Lady Xion." She spoke with more refinement, but the enthusiasm was still shared. "Like the great phoenix, you have risen from the ashes of your past to make a future created by your own hands. You have become your own person, and this is a person to be proud of, to respect, to admire, and to uphold. While you must never forget where you came from, you must also keep your head up to see the future that awaits you. You have created ever lasting friendships, you have honed your skills to protect these friends, and you will only continue to rise higher and higher in your path to glory. There are lives that need you now, and you will continue to prove why. You are also a true knight of this world."

Now it was Minnie's turn, and with her own little sword, she touched one shoulder of each knight, and then held the fake weapon firmly in her hands. "Please rise." Once they stood up, they could see Minnie's eyes were almost brimming with happy tears. "This is truly a precious world, that has been able to bring us all together. But this is also a world that has its share of darkness. It may seem like a never ending battle, but as long as we are here, we must do everything in our power to protect this world, and the people in it. One day, this world will be covered in light, and it will be accomplished by all of us working together. I am proud to call you Sir Ventus... Lady Xion... and I am proud to call you... my children."

Ventus started to blush deeply, while Xion wasn't sure if she should try to stop Minnie's tears or not. Minnie dabbed her eyes with one of her gloved hands, and then chirped as she waved afterwards, "All right, now, just as I told you! All together!"

Red Saber looked like she was resisting the urge to roll her eyes. "Must we?" But a poignant glare from her counterpart ceased further complaints. The group of five held hands, took a breath, and then held them up, crying out together...

"All for one, and one for all!"

((OOC: Please don't tag until you see a line through this message! And if any of this needs to be rewritten, let me know!) otherwise, have at it!)

Comments

The Group - Goldenrod

[her_mouse_jesty]

Minnie has started hugging all of them, so for those of you in Goldenrod, now might be your chance to congratulate the knights and comment on what's happened in person. If you'd like to talk to anyone specific, put their name in the subject line. Otherwise, tag freely as you'd like, there's no specific order.

The Group - Pokegear

[her_mouse_jesty]

Oswald will keep holding up the Pokegear, as per the mistress' order. If anyone calls up, the bunny has been instructed to hop on over and share the Pokegear. If you'd like to talk to anyone specific, put their name in the subject line. Otherwise, tag freely as you'd like, there's no specific order.

Other

[her_mouse_jesty]

Minnie's also had a lovely banquet table set up, and the Radio is playing soft music if anyone feels like taking a partner and moving slowly on the paved walkways. You can use this time to bounce off anyone else who is Goldenrod besides our heroes.

All of them! (assuming I'm doing this right...)

[dreamsofahero]

Dressed in the finest royal attire he possessed in Johto- all having been carefully cleaned and pressed after having spent months packed away in the bottom of his pack, of course- Sion was all smiles and regal bearing as he went to congratulate and be introduced to those today's ceremony was in honor of. A bit of a contrast to the usually casual, almost flippant attitude he tended to present to the network, perhaps, but Arturia had specifically asked him, as a king, to attend and show his support, and it would reflect poorly on both his country and his friend to do anything but perform that role to his utmost.

Of course, it certainly helped that both this ceremony and those present at it were on the whole far more pleasant than many of the nobles and their caprices he often had to humor back home, so his smiles could be gentle and his interest in making the acquaintance of the other guests genuine. Thus when the time was appropriate, he approached the five at the center of the event, to congratulate the newly appointed knights and pay his respects to the assembled royalty each in her (or his, in the one case) turn.

yup!

[her_mouse_jesty]

It wasn't easy to miss this young man, dressed so - in her opinion - unusually but also very interestingly. It took a blink or two, but she recognized him, and smiled earnestly. Pulling herself away from the hugs she started, she approached him, and gave him a formal curtsy. "Thank you for coming."

[dreamsofahero]

Sion gave a smile and a flawless bow of his own in return. "Perhaps I should be the one thanking you for orchestrating this ceremony; I've never had the opportunity to witness one such as this before."

[her_mouse_jesty]

"Oh, but we all did it together." She looked back at her friends, smiling fondly at them. "They really deserved it... in fact, I think we all deserved it... a reminder that there will always be those to protect us in our darkest hour, no matter what team rocket tries."

[dreamsofahero]

"Even something that was a collaboration amongst many would mean you still are entitled to some credit as a part of it," Sion replied with a chuckle. "Though I'm certainly glad I could attend such an event, even if all I have to offer is no more than a show of support."

[her_mouse_jesty]

"But that's a wonder thing to offer!" She fully gave her attention back to him, hands clasped together. "Your support means so much to us all. They're going to be so happy to hear it from you!"

[seasaltkeys]

[Roxas isn't quite sure why he's there. Well, he does know. He's supporting Xion and Ven, but at the same time, he doesn't really like parties, and hasn't quite figured out why he's sticking around. He has a train to catch and a region to explore.

And instead he's stood at the banquet table for a bit and then found a piece of wall to hug, so he could watch the crowd. Might as well stay for a bit and see if he can find Xion and Ven, say congratulations, and then head out.]

[ooc: a wild Roxas appears! please deter!]

[dreamsofahero]

"Well, I'm honored that you'd think so highly of me," he said mildly, "though I can't imagine what I could have done to earn such a regard."

Which was mostly honest, particularly as he didn't recall that he'd actually mentioned to Minnie before that he was a king, as well.

[her_mouse_jesty]

"Every friend has something special to give." She gently touched her chest, gesturing at her heart. "Support, love, kindness... and every ounce of it counts. It all builds up, and gives up strength. So even when you think you're doing something small... it helps add up to something greater." She did not know he was a king - but, to her, that didn't matter. Love and friendship was powerful from every title and lack thereof.

[dreamsofahero]

Sion raised an eyebrow ever so slightly. "Even a stranger who's little more than a friend's acquaintance?" he asked lightly. "I believe you and Arturia are the only ones I've even had the opportunity to speak with before, after all."

[her_mouse_jesty]

"Every little bit counts. And now you can make new friends, and create stronger bonds with the people you already know!" She smiled from ear to ear, as if unable to find any flaw in her logic or anything wrong with what was happening.

[dreamsofahero]

"Well, that's certainy an optimistic way to look at it," Sion admitted with a grin. "Although, that reminds me, we never did quite fully introduce ourselves, did we..."

He took a step back, and with a slight flourish that made the silky sleeves of his robes flutter, gave a small bow. "Please allow me to begin, then. I am Sion Astal, king of the Roland Empire."

[her_mouse_jesty]

A king! She blinked a few times, surprised by the announcement. But it didn't last too long, and she curtsied once more. "I am Minnie Mouse, queen of the Disney Kingdom. It is a pleasure to 'meet' you." Once she was up and straight, she giggled a little, one hand to her lips. "It's always interesting to find another member of royalty here."

[dreamsofahero]

"I'm afraid the pleasure's all mine," he replied, just a touch of mischief in his tone. "And it's rather surprising that there appears to be as many as there are, really."

[her_mouse_jesty]

"It does explain a few things about you before... but, you know, a lot of it doesn't matter here." She found herself looking back at her companions, sighing happily. "In this place, we're all equals. I've been held to such a high standard all my life... that being here... has really helped me understand a lot of things, and to understand people better."

[riastrad_ridire]

[Where there are knights and free food, there is a Lancer.]

[Whose hair is still streaked in red and gold and who still has fangs. Sheesh.]

[dreamsofahero]

"Does it?" Sion asked, his curiosity piqued.

"Though no, that sort of thing really doesn't make much difference here, which is why I never saw much point in drawing attention to it, really."

All of them~ :3

[soggypastry]

[She'd heard about this little Ceremony before, but with all that was going on, had shoved it to the back of her mind. The broadcast had reminded her, and she'd quickly made her way here. She doesn't say anything, doesn't draw attention away from the pair being knighted, but she still watches and smiles. This is good for them. Having a mother around will do them good.

Don't mind her, Knights and Queen. She'll just be over here, watching with a faint but proud smile on her face.]

Re: All of them~ :3

[her_mouse_jesty]

[But of course she spots Lightning, and once she finishes with the hugs, she lifts up her dress in order to walk as fast as she can towards her friend.]

Well now, I'm glad to see our other Knight could attend!

[her_mouse_jesty]

She nodded in agreement. "I don't bring it up too much... but I figured it was appropriate here. I do the knighting back home, and when I told them, they wanted to hear more and more about it. They really wanted to know absolutely everything about being knights!"

Re: All of them~ :3

[soggypastry]

[Don't mind her cheeks tinting faintly pink, Mama Minnie. Being called a Knight or Master still makes her flush, though she won't deny it this time. No need to get into that today.]

I was in the area. Figured I might as well stop by, for their sakes.

[her_mouse_jesty]

I'm sure they'll all be happy to see you, as am I. Especially all that's happened, it's so wonderful to see you happy and healthy.

[... though now that it's been mentioned-]

You have been taking care of yourself, right?