Skye Prower

"We can't rest for long. I got a horrible feeling something bad is gonna happen." Skye looked as if he was ready to take off again right then and there, despite being too tired to stand properly. His legs gave way slightly. -------------- "Given what the job was, it was a bargain price!," Mina replied, then again looked a little surprised. "But speaking of payments, I'm surprised you recognised me. Isn't this the first time you've seen me with these colours?" "What I would give for this carriage to land RIGHT NOW!" exclaimed Melody. ------------- Ziona gave a cheer and started dancing around Glen, calling "C'mon, c'mon!" at him.

I'm going to hold off judgment for now, until we can see the characters faces. If they've changed some of the basic outlines this much.... And for those of you who think Amy is wearing an unusual dress, actually, it looks more like it's her hands against here hips. So she might be in trousers this time around.

"Thanks Tikal," Skye gasped, legs wobbling slightly as he stood. -------------- "I would criticise, but my last job didn't go smoothly either. Never trust anyone from the Prime Zone Red. They'll break a deal faster than we will." "I... Thank you Hope. I won't let you down, I promise." -------------- "Aww! Compy-myses are boooorrrring! But we can argue later. You gonna dance now, right?"

(ooc: Yeah, Shadow's got it right.) "I dunno Hope, I dunno. But if thing go bad I'll protect you. You're my only friend, so I'll keep you safe."

"Okay, we'll land there." Skye dropped to all fours as he landed, breathing heavily. "Phew, I'm almost out of breath after that." -------------- "Uh, well, our carriage is currently flying, so that might be why the signal is bad. I'll hold on while you try to boost it." Melody then turned to Hope. Seeing how distressed she was, she knelt down on the carriage floor and hugged Hope, pulling her down as well so she wouldn't have to see outside the windows. "Hope I... Maybe I should say it's alright. But it's not. This carriage shouldn't be flying, I've two Mom's talking to each other, and what's happening here... shouldn't be happening. I'm sorry Hope. I'm really sorry. I dragged you into this when I came to your house. It wasn't fair of me." Mina looked confused. "But how is it confusing for you? I thought you were resting up after that job dealing with that sickeningly wholesome rabbit in charge of sandblast city." (ooc: for the record for Red, Mina is referencing something from 30 years earlier) ----------------- "Nu uh! It's not just today. And I've never been hurt yet! Stop being so silly."

"Okay, I can just about hear you Dylan. Where are you? And do'ya know what's going on?"

"If you see one, shout. In the meantime, I'll see if I can catch up." ---------------- Melody heard her radio splutter, and thought she recognised the voice. "Dylan, is that you?" she asked. "But this seems stranger than anything else," Mina replied. -------------- "I ALWAY win!" Ziona replied with a wide smile.

"Where would a better place be?" Skye looked down. "I'm not even sure where we are." --------------- "You... I remember you being younger... But things have been very strange these last few days." "Ok, I'm officially freaked out now!" -------------- Just as her father said, Ziona showed up. "Aww, c'mon, you can't stand around all day." She grabbed him by the hand and started pulling him. "Last chance. Either you chose an old person song now, or you have to dance to some proper music."

"I don't think so Tikal. There's some kinda crowd around the carriage. We better find out what's going on." ------------ "Red? You're Red? But you..." Mina shook her head. "Never mind, it's not important. I'm glad you could make it to Melody's coronation." "Okay, okay! Just what is going on here?" exclaimed Melody. "I've got a whole heap of recent events in my memories that don't add up to what's happening." She looked at her friend. "Hope, are you alright?" ------------- "You might have to. It looks like Ziona is coming back to drag you too the floor."

"We'll, there might be a chance for him now at this time, but by the time I was born..." Skye suddenly screeched to a halt in mid-air. "That's just not right. We should be in the past, not the present." ---------- Melody just looked from one to the other, open mouthed. "I don't wish to be rude or anything, but who are you?" asked Mina politely --------- "If you do end up on the dance floor, you might just burn off a lot."

"Mom always had a chance to save herself," Skye replied. "Father.... he's irredeemable." ---------------- Melody looked up when she heard Red. "Huh, Mom?" she asked, bewildered. "Yes Dear?" responded Mina, apparently holding onto the carriage from the other side. Melody's head whipped between the two in shock. --------------- "Exactly, so don't dismiss the idea of a sugar high until you know exactly what sugar is involved!"

Skye shuddered. "I really hope it's not Father. That would make it a kidnap." ---------------- Melody jumped a little as the watch-radio on her wrist gave a sudden burst of static. She examined it, and discovered it was receiving a signal. "Hello? Anyone there?" she asked into the radio. --------------- "When you've seen enough weird stuff in the different zones, stupid isn't really a word that can be applied anymore."

(ooc: Whoa, wait, the carriage is actually flying? Huh, ok... It is a dream after all) "Here," said Skye as he offered Tikal his hand, then started flying to catch up. Then he saw the carriage had become airborne. "Okay, that's definitely not right.... Or if Mom can use magic, maybe she..." ---------------------- Melody was squealing with delight as the carriage took to the skies. ----------------- "Don't knock it, some of these fruity drinks can be quite potent." (ooc: I'm off for the afternoon now guys, see you when I get back.)

"Well, c'mon. We don't want to miss it," said Skye as he headed out to join the parade. --------------- "Even more up? Only if we start flying!" Melody giggled. (ooc: if anyone wants the parade to interact with another dreamscape, fire away) ------------ "Sensible. Just don't end up on a sugar high," said Ziona's father as he poured Glen a drink and himself a cup of coffee.

"Yeah. Hey, were did Mom go? Huh, guess she must have joined the parade already." ------ "I have no idea Hope," replied Melody gazing out of the carriage, "but I'm sure it'll be great. The whole rest of this day has been." ------ "Well, this is a kids party so its mostly soft stuff here. But there are a few heavier drink around if that's what you want."

"Shall we join the parade then, we might not get another chance?" ------------ Ziona's father headed to the bar. "So, what can I get you?"

"Exactly Tikal, exactly. Do you want to join the parade, or shall I give you a tour of the castle?" --------------- "Right, let's get something from the bar then."

"Yeah, I suppose it will happen. But until I see it..." -------------- "Yeah, I'm sure they'll be some great things to see," Melody replied as the carriage started off at the head of the procession. ------------ "Really? Fancy a little pick-me-up then? Or just some basic coffee?" asked Ziona's father.

"Melody? Mature? That's... something I'm having difficulty imagining!" Melody arrived at the carriage and hopped in, holding the door open for Hope. "I've no idea where the parade is going, so it might be an interesting tour," Melody explained. (ooc: Or, to put it another way, if people want that parade might end up in someone elses dreamscape!) -------------- "Yeah, you're right," replied Ziona and she headed off to find Zave.

"We can't be looker over her shoulder all the time though." "Great. Follow me," said Melody as she lead the wall towards the carriage. ------------- Ziona cocked her head to one side, looking at Glen. "Are you feeling all right?"

"Maybe," replied Skye, "If she concentrates on ruling rather than racing." "Hope," Melody bent down to whisper to her friend. "The last part of the evening is a parade round the kingdom. Do you wanna ride in the royal carriage with me?" ---------------- "Suffer the way I did? Huh? What do you mean Glen?" Ziona appeared genuinely confused.

"Oh she has soap," said Skye as the clapping began to die down. "She just doesn't tend to dress very.... well, girly. And then there's the fact that she keeps running everywhere so almost always looks windswept." As the applause finshed, Melody began to speak to the crowd. "I want to thank everyone, each and all of you, uh, for your support on this special day. Especially my friend Hope." "Whoa, Melody taking someone into the spotlight with her?" muttered Skye. "That's another first!" "But most importantly," continued Melody, "from now one I swear I will be fair and just towards the people of this great land, both as heir and when I become Queen. But for now, please, enjoy the celebrations." ----------------------- "Yeah, and nothing is gonna come between us!" replied Ziona.

(ooc: Melody isn't officially Queen, but she is now the official hier, so if something were to happen to Mina, Melody would instantly become Queen with no issues or delays. Kinda important in a world like Moebius)

"Don't expect to see it often, even when she's Queen," joked back Skye. Melody gave Hope a wink as she said her lines, then kept stock still as Mina placed the crown on her head. She rose from the throne and the hall burst into applause. ---------------- "Okay, whatever you want. I'll be on the dance-floor," replied Ziona. She gave a little wave and, as good as her word, returned to dancing. (ooc: And I'll be back in an hour or so. time to watch Agents of Shield)

"You know, I think that's the first time I've seen her properly cleaned up," Skye joked to Tikal, managing to push his uneasy feeling to the back of his mind as the ceremony progressed. Melody was loving every moment of it, as it began leading up to the actual crowning. ------------- Ziona giggled. "So are you gonna ask the DJ for a tune, or just stand at the side like a statue?"