[Kido is trying not to be agitated since a good leader shouldn't be but hey she's tired, things have sucked, the reports from the rescue mission really suck and yeah. So she finds some solace in her old role.

She taps her fingers against her leg, hair damp from one of those lovely short showers with a towel around her neck.]

Hey everyone. I've been thinking it'd be easier to figure out things if we were all together. You know, like a real meeting. What if we just pick a day and grab one of the VR rooms and try to figure this out. Everyone's been getting together the information they got from the rescue mission- [She frowns slightly. None of it sounded good.] -so we've got a better idea of what we're up against now.

[A beat.] I'm not in charge of everyone, but we need to be organized. [She gives a lopsided smile.] Some of you are better at it than others. If no one else will take up the lead, then I'll pick a day and spam everyone with it.

[She's kind of hoping someone else does though. Leading the Mekakushi Dan and leading a small army are pretty different things.]

I've seen a lot of you with good thoughts and ideas though so... let's keep this up.

Um... hey. My name's Xion.

[She fumbles a bit with the device. Except for that brief stint where she ran across Dist's post, Xion hasn't used this since before she went back the first time]

Some of you know me already. From... when we were in the UE Compound. I know I talked to a lot of people...

Anyway, I know it's been a while, but a lot of things have happened and I guess I just wanted to make sure everyone I met was okay, since I haven't been able to find everybody. I don't think I got everyone's names....

[Okay. That should probably do it. She hopes. Except... everybody could see this, right?]

Or if we've just met, hi, I guess.

[Normally Erza is always composed and generally friendly when making a post to the network but today she looks extremely pissed off.]

I have an urgent matter that requires the assistance of someone with skills in investigation and tracking.

[Straight to the point.]

Some of you may have heard that Lucy was attacked a few weeks ago, during our most recent mission. While she's now physically fine, something very precious to both Lucy and another friend of mine was taken from her during the assault; a key.

[She holds up a drawing of the missing item.]

I have reasons to believe that it was a fellow transport who attacked Lucy, so if anyone has information about the whereabouts of the key or the one who took it, please get in touch with myself or Jellal Fernandez over a private channel.

[Her glare becomes more fierce now.]

If you're listening to this, I suggest you return what you stole before I find you.

[The feed cuts.]

[OOC: Both Erza and Jellal will be responding, so don't be alarmed if a blue haired pretty boy starts talking to you.]

I'm not sure how many of you are aware of this but according to the calender and Lucy's diary, today would be her birthday.

[What's privacy amongst friends?]

Therefore I've decided to throw a party tonight for my very dear friend, though I will require some assistance. I'll need decorations and ingredients with which to cook as well as two hundred cakes, preferably strawberry flavored. I realize that this is rather short notice and I am more than willing to pay for everything. If you want to help please feel free to contact me.

[Erza seems to be scribbling something off-screen.]

The venue will be Fairy's Sanctuary in the section of the building we've managed to repair effectively.

[She lifts the page to the screen; the Fairy Tail guild mark is drawn neatly in the center.]

It's the on with this symbol on the banners. Those of you who consider Lucy Heartfilia a friend are most welcome to attend.

Ah and one last thing, for those of you who wish to leave her a present I've left the spare key to her room under the mat outside. I'm certain she'll appreciate it.

[Erza nods assuredly and kills the feed.]

[The screen shows(to some of you) a familiar red-head, covered in bandages though she doesn't appear to be in any pain. Her hands are clasped over her lap and the eagle-eyed will notice she's in a hospital bed.]

The Initiative does pick the most inopportune moments to draw us back here...

[There is a brief flicker of angst on her features before she smiles again.]

Some of you may remember me but for those of you who have just arrived my name is Erza Scarlet. I hope my guild mates haven't caused you any trouble.

[Natsu getting into fights, Lucy flashing people and Juvia breaking and entering; and there was a lot worse they could have done in her absence. There's small pause.]

I don't suppose anyone could tell me how long I've been gone?

[Locked to Fairy Tail.]

I would very much like to see you all as soon as possible.

[After all she can't really go them at the moment.]

[It's rare that she addresses the network at large, but today, Kyouko is perched on a far-off rooftop. The remains of the domed ceiling and the slightly bent, scorched cross atop it suggest that this place, wherever it is, used to be a church.

She is dressed as a Puella Magi for this, and with a care that belies her usual behavior, wraps the chains of her separated spear around the bent cross, and begins to pull, slowly. The comm device catches bits and pieces of this work — her boots, the strain and squeaking of old metal and wood. Eventually the cross is righted as much as it can be without tipping over and crashing to the ground below, and apparently satisfied, she leans against it, unwraps a candy bar, and places her comm device in her lap, staring down at the screen.]

[She turns away a little, and speaks in a contemplative tone of voice.] Y'know, the people who live here have hard lives.

[She takes a bite out of her candy bar, and continues to speak. Seems she's in an introspective mood.] Not you guys, [rude.] the people who lived here before we got here. When those bombs hit, a buncha of these buildings didn't make it. A lot of the people didn't either.

[A grin, but there's little humor to be found in it.] Heh, and this place is still here. It's a dump, but people come in here anyway. There's no priest and no books, but they leave junk here at the altars, even though the rain leaks through. They bury people without givin' 'em their rites. [...] I wonder if they even remember 'em. Betcha they don't, huh?

[She continues to chew.] I got here almost a year ago, and this building's still the same as the first time I saw it. I used to think nobody gave a damn about it, but I see them coming in and out of here all the time. An' even after the bombs, and what just happened, they always smile at you when you walk by. People give me stuff for no reason. I used to think that kinda attitude was stupid. Who smiles in a shitty place like this? Why give a buncha strangers anything? It's better to just care about yourself. They'd live better lives if they did.

[The wind is soft. Still. Kyouko's expression appears to close off, becomes difficult to read.]

Maybe. I don't know what I think now.

[ Several hours after Erza's post goes out to the public, another is made, this one from Lucy's device. Only it's not Lucy that's making the post, but a blue eyed, pink haired girl dressed in a French maid uniform. ]

I am in need of assistance. Lucy-sama has been attacked - I do not know who attacked her, regrettably. However, I found her a short distance from the training facility, unconscious and, drained of much of her blood. It would seem she had been there for several hours prior.

[ And she really should have checked on Lucy sooner, but Lucy's spent hours Because yeah, she's moving pretty quickly with the unconscious Lucy in her arms. Normally she'd have contacted Erza or Natsu first, but the safety and health of her summoner was more important. She (or someone else) could tell them later. For now she would take Lucy to the clinic where someone can help her. ]

[ Action at the clinic or Video over the network ok~ (with Virgo or Lucy when she wakes up). Follow up to this ]

[Saturday the 16th

It's barely 4AM when this message goes out. Those of you familiar with Erza will notice that she looks a little different today. Shades and a cap, even though the sun isn't up yet, and is that a tank top? Yup.]

Good morning everyone.

[The device is propped up on the kitchen counter in view of Erza performing warm up stretches.]

I have a few things I'd like to ask some of you. Firstly regarding the people who were regressed in age during the previous...event. I hope you have all returned to your usual selves with the success of our last mission.

I would like to inquire about the whereabouts of two of the children I encountered during that time, if they are in fact Transports; Arturia and Riana. I promised Arturia I would spar with her and Riana that I would try to find someone to help her with her bard lessons but I haven't seen either of them during the past few weeks.

[Now that her warm ups are done she faces the camera.]

Secondly, I have found the training sessions with the Initiative inadequate. That's why I've decided that Fairy Tail will follow a new training regimen starting this morning at 6AM.

[That's right Lucy and Natsu, she decided, that means your opinions are invalid.]

And so I would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to improve their abilities to meet us in Training Facility 3. I feel that we could all benefit from helping each other to improve.

[She collects her device from the counter.]

Snow, if you are awake I have have left breakfast in the microwave.

[Before she turns the feed off she becomes deathly serious.]

Natsu. Lucy. Your relationship will not excuse you from arriving on time.

*So, Exsilium! Those of you paying attention to this post might notice the username matches One (1) Pidonus Marasia, that generally-annoying possibly-not-human bard girl!

... Who, last you checked, was most certainly not twelve years old. And didn't have a red hair bow.*

This place kinda sucks. I mean, I'm twelve years old, I should either be continuing to learn things or playing!

But there's no bards here that I can find, and there's nothing to do!

... Oh, right. I'm Riana Falconerson. I'm twelve, and when I grow up, I'm gonna be a bard!

[Video]
[The feed opens to a view of a white-haired male who is just giving a bemused stare as a young girl's voice could be heard in the background.]

Well, I suppose this situation could be worse, but you'd have thought that someone would've won the conflict.

[A shrug.]

Though, leaving me with a brat who can't tell what they're supposed to do in this place is quite the welcome back present, isn't it?

How dare you speak ill of me when I am right here!

[ There's a small bit of golden hair sticking it's way into the feed as well as a set of fingertips as the girl mentioned earlier tries to take the tablet from him. ]

They will think poorly of me so please cease with your words. I cannot become a magical girl if the populace thinks of me as a fiendish nightmare who throws tantrums like a babe torn from his mother's breast!

[There's just a deadpan look as he wrestled the control back of the device with a sigh.]

Case in point.

[And with another shrug, he's going to just turn off the feed.]

((OOC: Both of them will be responding to you!))

—It's okay! We don't have to keep this stuff a secret.

[ THAT SURE IS A GLOVED HAND COVERING THE CAMERA but never fear, she figures it out after a moment and waves sheepishly. Exsilium, say hello to one half of your new magical girl duo. ]

Looks like there's been a bit of a problem, huh? Lucky for you guys, magical girl Sayaka is here to take care of everything! [ She holds her sword up with a grin, cape fluttering behind her. ] Just leave it to me! If anyone needs any help, I'll definitely be there straight away.

[A second later, another little magical girl face pops up. There's some fumbling around when she and Sayaka nudge shoulders and push together for room, and then she clears her throat and begins, nervously:]

If you say so...are all other magical girls this flashy?

[Mami-senpai had not mentioned it. She had also stressed the importance of keeping their magical girl personas a secret, but surely in this strange place, it wouldn't matter much, right? ...She hoped so.

Kyouko bows her head toward the camera politely, and speaks up a little louder.] Excuse me, everyone! I don't mean to be too forward, but...

[She straightens up a little, gets her game face on. She's holding a spear about twice her size, but it doesn't look like she's struggling to hold it.] We noticed there are a lot of kids around, and we want to help! So - please count on us! We'll help gather all of them up.

[A pause. She turns to Sayaka, and in a stage-whisper:] Did that sound cool enough?

You sounded fine! Geez, Kyouko, you worry too much.

[ ooc; tags will come from both in separate threads! edit: threadjacks are happening. feel free to action it up if you run into them anywhere in the hold, they will be all over. ]

--And here we are. What an intricate device it is, and its design is solidly made!

[ On the screen stands a young looking woman in regal red, bright garments. The device is placed at a distance so that the feed can transmit her entire body, and she looks vaguely amused. She gestures with her hand at the surrounding areas, and the slight smile on her face nearly drops entirely. ]

Yet this land I stand upon... Truly, how times have made this land that I once knew as Britannia to fall so low. It is a tragic sight, to think that it was once a part of my Empire, but I get the feeling that the world beyond the Moon Cell is exactly as how this place appears to be. Why, it does not feel as though I have left my own realm at all.

[ And at that, her eyes narrow and glisten with a sharp look. ]

But I know this is not the case. This... Initiative has torn me apart from my Master, and that is a sin I cannot forgive, despite how courteous they were to my presence and readily answering my queries. Hah! Then again, perhaps my situation is punishment for the sin of defeating a misguided Savior to leave the world as is. Yet I do not regret my actions one bit.

So tell me, those who came before, how goes this war that we are all unceremoniously made to participate in?

[Good day to you Exsilium. This fine morning you have a rather serious looking Erza Scarlet on your screens (she's fully clothed this time) as well as Natsu and Lucy looking rather resigned and kneeling in the background.]

Good morning to you all.

Regarding the events of the masque ball I would like to offer my sincerest apologies for the terrible behavior of my guild mates and myself. It appears I unknowingly became intoxicated at some point during the night and became somewhat violent.

[She doesn't mention that Lucy also became drunk from the punch because she remembers seeing Lucy drinking with Claire. Natsu, however, has no excuse and the glare she shoots in his direction says as much. She clenches her fist with determination.]

I refuse to let this event bring further shame upon the guild. Therefore I wish to offer up our services, to both the Initiative and those wronged by our actions, to repay the debt for any damages we inflicted.

[At the 'damages we inflicted' Lucy can be heard whispering, "Didn't she cause more damage than we did..?" and then quickly half-ducks behind Natsu when Erza turns suddenly with a murderous look in her eyes. The two figures in the background go completely pale but Erza only bows humbly before the camera. After a few moments Erza looks back at the screen, her severe tone having softened.]

Sayaka I'm sorry for abandoning you after our dance, it wasn't my intention.

[With her final apology complete Erza turns to deal with her friends. Lucy, now using Natsu as a shield, raises her arms up as if pleading for mercy.]

((OOC: Context Feel free to say your character was injured by these idiots at some point during that night.))

[If you're watching this, you'll realize pretty quickly that the communicator is placed at the far end of a bath tub. How can you tell? Because there is a woman in the tub across from the communicator. Nothing explicit can be seen due to convenient placement of frothy bubbles.

Erza shows no signs of actively trying to preserve her modesty and is fully aware that the device is transmitting.]

Greeting fellow... transports? That's what they've been calling us I believe.

My name is Erza Scarlet and I'm what we call a wizard on my world. I belong to a guild known as Fairy Tail.

[She pauses, seemingly distracted by her own thoughts before she smiles at the camera.]

I had meant to introduce myself earlier, but I've been confined to the infirmary for the past two weeks recovering from injuries I received prior to and during my arrival here.

That reminds me.

I'd like to thank everyone who came to my aid; it was foolish of me to return to the battlefield so soon after... Forgive me I'm trailing off. Regardless, I owe you all a debt of gratitude for your assistance.

[She inclines her head to emphasize her gratefulness.]

I'd also like to greet to my new roommates in Room 710. Villiers, Lash, I hope we'll get along.

[And you will get along with her or suffer the consequences.]

[The feed displays a young, red haired woman in armor with a sword clutched firmly in her hand. From the angle of the shot it's clear she isn't filming this herself, having handed the communicator to a bystander.

There are just over half a dozen scaly dog-like creatures attacking her but she fends them off with well-timed parries and strikes. Despite the skill she displays, her labored breathing and numerous bruises make it plain to see that she's pushing herself.

She drops to one knee but doesn't take her eyes off of the beasts circling her. Gold light surrounds her left hand and a second sword appears in her grasp.]

My Magic hasn't recovered yet...

[She forces herself to her feet, turning to face the person holding her device.]

GO! RUN!

[The device drops to the ground, the cameraman having fled the scene. The sky is the only thing visible but the sounds of frantic battle can be clearly heard.]