As any and all know every story must start somewhere. Whether that be a simple hole in the ground or be a closet under the stairs.
This particular story — the story of the Roses — began in the bustling metropolis Overcross, in the calmer waters... In a bar.
Inspired by the better moralities in life, and by the better company he kept, Caelum once decided to wield his Keyblade for the better of all. Off to search for more souls willing to share in his virtuous pilgrimage. Though, he did not have to look rather far. For at his own home sat the first of many friends along this path: Wayrren 'The Wizard'. A constant bachelor that found Caelum's lounge and company a pleasantry during his visits. The charismatic pair found it easy to partner with and, with no more than a new found friendship, the Army began.
Swift were the pair of Keybladers to find a world to build from. Newly vacant, an odd world did Wayrren find; overflowing with precious, opalescent aether — much potential the blood of the body had. Taking the suggestion to his belt, Caelum took Wayrren to the senate of Overcross. There the five bureaucrats agreed to loan the moon-like body to the pair. Of course, if there was any way to profit, they would never miss an opportunity. After a great many dealings and legalities, and a boring many signatures later, the planet was theirs! As long as they kept in the senate's favor, that is.
For the next few months, they not only built a grand kingdom — and a grand garden to match said kingdom — they also found a way to exhaust the immense swelling of aether rising beneath their very feet!
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Seeing only as a ticking bomb; once finished with their respective sides, they sought a way to vent some of the imminent danger. Over many moons they thought before finally! "A library!" One proclaimed. And thus an archive of all conceivable writings known at that time was shelved; an infinite string of leather bound books adorned endless halls! 'Twas like they offered a flame a boundless candle to burn. The same, they did, for the castle itself: limitless rooms of any and all interests! Bought more than fare for the aether to swallow whole!
However, having a moon of their own orbiting their land brought to them awareness: they needed more security. Nothing more than a quick search couldn't fix! Amongst a great many first candidates, between the enchanted advertisements, and midst new schemes the pair hatched; they found a set of sisters that would make the very first recruits: Mavis, her sister, and sister's betrothed were employed! Splitting the work amongst them, only Mavis found her station on Planet Rose. Though, time had given no kind eye: within the six months of searching and paradise to behold, Wayrren and Caelum did only separate. Soured relations and staled sorrows made them no more than peers to coworkers.
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A year and some later...
Chapter One: Nice To Meet You All, Valentine
Swiftly did the members of the Army come to meet each other. Fleetful was this chapter for the Roses; composed of nothing more than meet and greets and botched weaponry training. Nonetheless, donning their golden emblems, each and every one of this company were the first of many to find their home with the Army. Unfortunate that this awkward time would be the best moments they would have, for their future twisted on darker, less favorable paths.
