[IC Board] All the World's a Game - Season II

[S121]

Auditor's Fortress

Takoizu would have preferred to gap herself, but at least she was at the right location. Takoizu looked at the large steel door in front of her and saw a large "D" with a shadow arrow next to the door, pointing at it. The arrow must have been The Auditor's doing, considering the shadowy makeup of both the arrow and his physical form. Takoizu didn't really know what to expect, but she didn't think it would be dangerous. After all, it was just a snack run.

After a moment, Takoizu walked up to the large steel door and knocked on it. The sounds of her knuckle hitting the door made a large metallic echo, and all Takoizu had to do now was wait for someone to answer the door.

[Cucoo5]

Banished Library

"Alright then, everyone's rested and ready." Kenway walked over to the group. "Right then, the door is open and our goal, simply lies beyond it. Right then! Let's not waste any more time, shall we?"
"Yeah, there's still something about my vision that seems off, we're close now..." Shulk added.

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Yakumo Estate

The Mysterious man, Alvis, entered the bedroom where Yukari was resting and quietly walked over to her. He then knelt down by her bedside and slowly reached for her hand that was not under the covers...

He made nary a sound...

[Koishi]

Auditor's Fortress

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The door creaked open on it's own, and beyond the door was a quite dreadful sight. The room was hellish in nature, an obsidian-like substance making up the floor, small cracks revealing blazing hot lava. A hefty black ebony throne sat in the center of the room, holding aloft Diablo, the Lord of Terror, and beside him, a simple wooden crate.

"WHAT IS IT?" Diablo said in a very annoyed tone.

[WriggleRid3r]

Banished Library - Gensokyo

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"Right, if everybody is ready, let's go-" Patchouli, rejuvenated to full energy, said as she opened through the now-disenchanted wooden door to find herself staring at a large gaping hole that led into a single speck of light. "WHOA!"

"Careful, you almost fell." Annie said as she stopped her tracks as well. "You think the Soul Vault or the information leading to it is down there?"

"Pretty positive." Patchouli said. "But whatever that will be guarding it will be stronger than anything we've ever fought... maybe not as strong as the Devourer per se, but still pretty high up there."

[wonderweiss]

Banished Library
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Jason looked down the hole.

"Bring it on," he said, taking out a shotgun and cocking it.

[Kristia]

Banished Library - Gensokyo


Renamon drew her sword and took a deep breath "Everyone, remember why we are doing this, don´t give up" she said taking a leap of faith

Nera´s elemental claws glowed with eagerness "In the end, this is just another story that shall finish. See you in the credits" the lucario said smiling to everyone and jumped down the hole

[wonderweiss]

Banished Library
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Jason watched.

"Oh, we're supposed to jump down to a possible death?"

He took a good long look.

"... Well, you only live once, huh? Wish me luck, I guess."

He dove into the hole.

[S121]

Auditor's Fortress

Takoizu was a little shocked to see how.. heavily altered the room was. There seemed to be obsidian growing on the ground, cracks with lava being exposed, and a large, black throne where a large demon sat.

"WHAT IS IT?", the demon spoke.

"I'm here for The Auditor's snacks.", Takoizu calmly said to Diablo, contrasting the demon's harsh tone.





Banished Library - Gensokyo | Day

John simply jumped down the hole, not caring how deep it was, or what danger lied ahead. In the end, he was doing this for one of his closest friends, so he showed no fear or hesitation. Unlike the others that spoke, John remained silent. Nothing needed to be said. His actions spoke louder than his words ever could.

John landed on his feet, causing a loud echo to circulate throughout the room, but John wasn't worried about that. He was more focused on getting the book.

[Koishi]

Auditor's Fortress

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"NO." Diablo simply replied. "IF YOU WANT THEM, COME AND GET THEM, YOUKAI." Diablo threatened.

[WriggleRid3r]

Yakumo Estate - Gensokyo

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Yukari was sleeping oh so soundly, occasionally moaning and smacking her lips... is she having a dream about eating?

"...John, can you make me some short ribs..." Yukari sleep talked, tossing and turning.

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Pentagram Plane - Banished Library - Gensokyo

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The bottom-most floor of the Banished Library was a small chamber with a small door at the far end. The surrounding area was an unpiercable darkness. Whoever fell from the top landed at the middle of the chamber, and about a few yards away stood a seemingly ageless man with extremely long silver hair holding a grimoire similar to Patchouli's.

"I've been expecting you." The mysterious man said to the party. "Especially you, Patchouli."

"...Elios." Patchouli uttered with such malice and wrath even John could feel a chill.

[Cucoo5]

Banished Library - Gensokyo | Day

Kenway walked up to the edge and put up his hood. Then he spread his arms out.
In a slow, graceful movement he pushed off from the edge and free-fell down into the abysmal darkness below like an eagle diving.

Shulk was more cautious for a moment before jumping. with his arms up and legs bent. "WOOAAAAAAAH!"

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Yakumo Estate

When Yukari didn't respond to his presence, Alvis quickly, but gently acted when she turned over. _{"Just a slight prick of the finger..."}
In a smooth sweep of the hand, he gently made a cut on the tip of her finger that would appear to be no different than a paper cut.
A small drop of blood seeped out and he caught it in a small crystalline cube



With his task done, he left the home. without a trace.

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Banished Library - Gensokyo | Day

Kenway Landed at the far edge of the room with a quick roll to break his fall. Shulk simply crashed onto the ground before slowly getting up.

"Ah, so you're the one we've heard so much about." Kenway mused as he helped Shulk to his feet.

[wonderweiss]

Banished Library
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Jason landed with a thud. He got up and straightened his broken thumb. He took a long look at him.

"... I dunno guys. You sure that's him? Look at him, he can't possibly be any older than you," he said, referencing Patchouli.

[S121]

Auditor's Fortress

Takoizu frowned in annoyance at Diablo daring her to fight him. She did not have time to deal with a temperamental demon.

"Are a bunch of snacks really worth fighting for?", Takoizu asked Diablo as she walked into the room.

Takoizu had a feeling she would be attacked, so she was ready for a fight, even if she didn't look like it.





Banished Library - Gensokyo | Day

John and the others were finally face-to-face with Elios. From what John could see, Patchouli was now seething in hatred. John was surprised to see the usually calm and impassive Patchouli having such a deep hatred for anybody, but then again, Elios was a monster and deserved that hatred. After a moment, John spoke.

"We're here for a book.", John said as he kept his hand tightly gripped on his Barrett.950 JDJ, ready for a possible confrontation.

[Kristia]

Banished Library - Gensokyo | Day


Both Renamon and Nera landed on the chamber and noticed Eleos. The knight looked at the man and asked calmly putting her katana on its hilt "We came here to aid a friend of ours and not to harm, there is a book that can help us save her and we ask you to let us pass. We grab the book, help our friend and give it back to your posession" she explained hoping the creator of the banished library could understand

[Koishi]

Auditor's Fortress

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"YOU BEING HERE IS ENOUGH OF A REASON, YOUKAI." Diablo stood up from the throne, dwarfing Takoizu.