Up With the Stars And the Night (A Zodiac Applyfic)

☆ 𝟙: A Totally ᴜɴꜱᴜꜱᴘɪᴄɪᴏᴜꜱ Pickup ☆

"Well, it's showtime, everyone! I hope I portray your character adequately well! Evan, hit it!" 

"Yes, my lady..." 

"Three... two... one..." 

"A Zodiac Applyfic, Act 1, Scene One, Take One!" 

"ACTION!" 

*clack!*

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In the council room of the high ruler of Heaven and Hell, Ophiuchus bowed down on one knee. "You called, Master?" 

Universe looked up from his screen. His starry wings flicked in irritation at the sight of Ophiuchus bowing. "I did. And no need to be so formal." 

"Sorry, Mas-Universe. Force of habit." Ophiuchus stood up. "What can I do for you?" 

"Glad you asked!" and yep, there was the Universe that Ophiuchus knew. "You know the zodiacs?" 

"You mean the group of twelve that are named after the zodiacs?" 

"Well, that was back in the old days. They have normal names now-and there are two twins for Gemini. But yes, the spirit of each ancient zodiac lives within them." Universe looked up at the screen, where a picture and information about the thirteen. "Every time they appear, they're supposed to save the world from some great danger, right?" 

"I believe so." 

"Exactly. But, er..." Universe took off his top hat and scratched his head. "Apparently, it would appear that this generation's zodiacs seem to... er... fight. Like, a lot." 

"I don't understand," Ophiuchus said, frowning. "That shouldn't be too big of a problem, should it?" 

"Normally it wouldn't, but their argument rates have skyrocketed ever since they hit adolescence. I hate hormones. Because of that, there have been many complaints filed about them destroying places and causing disruptions in the peace," Universe explained, pouting. "And do you know what kind of overload that causes on my head?" 

Ophiuchus ignored the last part. "So what do you want me to do? I can't force them to be at peace, if that's what you have in mind." 

"No," Universe said. "I called you here so that you can go and pick up the zodiacs. Their punishment, unanimously decided by the NPCs, is that they have to participate in their tests. It is our hope that through them they will learn how to get along." 

"I see," Ophiuchus said, though there was a tone of uncertainty in his voice. "And what about Orion, sir?"

Universe swiped his screen to another one, looking at a picture of Orion. "Ah... we have to first take care of the zodiacs, but don't overlook him either." 

"He's determined to find System, isn't he?" 

Universe sighed. "Of course he is. If he found System he could take control of Heaven and Hell. If only we knew who System was... but never mind that. Do you know your mission?" 

Ophiuchus bowed again. "Yes, Universe. I will get the zodiacs and report back as fast as I can." He spread his wings and disappeared with a flash of light. 

Universe looked out the window. "Geez... I really hope he doesn't get distracted..." 

~*~

While was this happening... 

"Hey! What do you think you're doing to that poor girl?!"