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

[WriggleRid3r]

Yuuka's Mansion - Gensokyo

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"I have no idea what you mean by that." Reimu confessed. "But if you're looking for someone supportive, you're at the wrong neighborhood."

[S121]

Yuuka's Mansion - Garden of The Sun - Gensokyo | Dusk

John was a little disheartened by Reimu's words, but it didn't bother him too much. If they couldn't find someone to fill the support role here, then he would just have to search somewhere else. John remembered the time when he discovered the entrance to The Inventory in The Bamboo Forest of The Lost. With any luck, it was still there, and with even a small amount of luck, they would find a person able to fill the support role.

"Then let's go look in another neighborhood.", John calmly said as he opened up a Corridor of Darkness.

After speaking, John walked into his Corridor of Darkness and disappeared.




Inventory Entrance - Bamboo Forest of The Lost - Gensokyo | Dusk

After a second, a Corridor of Darkness opened up in front of the plain brick entrance to The Inventory and John stepped out. Just as he thought, the entrance was still there. Now all he needed to do was wait for Reimu and Jason to follow him through, and once they did that, they could search for a "recruit". With that in mind, John stepped away from his Corridor of Darkness and patiently waited for Reimu and Jason to appear out of the portal.







Reactor Labs - Sector 4 - Prometheus Labs - London | Dawn

"Oh...", Dr. Neuman said to Chung.

From what Chung told him, Dr. Neuman could see that she had a lonely existence, one where she was rejected by her own people. In a sense, she didn't have a purpose. Dr. Neuman didn't know about machines, but with humans, having no purpose was detrimental to one's psyche. In a sense, she was lost, alone. To be honest, it was actually a little sad to Dr. Neuman.

"Does she have emotions?", Dr. Neuman asked Chung in a slightly more serious tone.

Meanwhile, Jack seemed to not be listening, evidenced by how he simply leaned against a wall with his arms crossed, his eyes closed, and his head up, but he was. Even to Jack, not having a purpose was a bad way to live. Simply floating through life with nothing to look forward to, no cause to fight for, no reason to live. In a way, she was similar to Jack, before he met Daniel. Jack didn't really like to admit it, but he felt a little sorry for her. Despite that, Jack kept his eyes closed and remained silent, patiently waiting for the procedure to be finished.

[SUSTIC]

Sector 4 - Prometheus Labs - London | Dawn

"That's... a tough one as well... if she does then I haven't seen much of her emotions. I do know that from what Raven told me the first thing she did after waking up was saw Elsword... he then asked her if she would like to be his friend... and... she slapped him hard enough to knock him out cold... So I'm sure she has some sort of emotions... I just haven't seen them..." Chung said as he started pacing back and forth.


"Damn it's been so long since I ever met Eve... when I first met her she was looking to become more powerful so she can fight alongside the others so much better... so she sought after some ancient Nasod codes... the codes she found where that of the Exotic... then the Nemesis codes... now she possesses the power of the Queen's Throne. A restricted part of the codes that possesses insane power. It's said the Queen's Throne was once meant to be used in the war against humans before she was sealed... However it was left incomplete. The risk of activating the code is too high especially in it's current state. I have only seen a fraction of Eve's current power... kind of scary when she goes all out without activating the restricted code... I guess that's the reason why she had been called the 'Nasod Queen of Destruction' before I got here... oh crap I trailed off again... woops..."

[S121]

Reactor Labs - Sector 4 - Prometheus Labs - London | Dawn

"So maybe she does have emotions... If they're like ours, then I can only imagine how she must feel about her current situation.", Dr. Neuman said to Chung in a slightly concerned tone.

Jack quietly listened to what was being said, but what really caught his interest the most was what Chung said about her powers.

('Nasod Queen of Destruction', huh?), Jack thought to himself as he opened his eyes and turned his head towards Chung.

If what Chung said was true, then perhaps she would prove to be an actual challenge. It had been a long time since Jack had such a challenge, and if her title was anything to go by, he would be in for quite a treat. With that in mind, Jack decided to ask Chung a question.

"How skilled and powerful is she in combat?", Jack calmly asked Chung.

[SUSTIC]

Sector 4 - Prometheus Labs - London | Dawn

"All I can tell you is that she is kind of like... my world's version of a Spartan. Except much weaker in terms of physical strength. Physical endurance however is quite high from what I've seen. Though what she truly shines with is her broad range of abilities. She has a little something for every situation, and she knows how to use everything in her arsenal. Hell she had reconstructed a few Nasod's to fight for her when she is going against opponents she does not really... care for... and that's without tapping into the power of the restricted code." Chung said as he looked at Jack.

"Wait... don't tell me you are planning on fighting her... God if you two fight I feel like this whole place might explode." He joked as he let out a small sigh.


"But in all seriousness... Eve can be quite dangerous. She can take on a few Spartan's, and still come out alive... injured but alive... which is something that most people can't do from what I gathered about the Spartan's capabilities..."

[S121]

Reactor Labs - Sector 4 - Prometheus Labs - London | Dawn

"Then it will be a worthy challenge.", Jack said in a calm, almost intrigued tone.

To be honest, Jack was interested in what Eve was capable of. It had become somewhat boring to fight hundreds of weak Covenant, Prometheans, and human simulated enemies in the training room. Even The Flood were becoming too easy for Jack, so much that he had to always fill an entire room with them. Six was always a great challenge, even beating Jack on multiple occasions, but he rarely had time to fight Jack. With this new challenge, maybe Jack could finally have a fight worth his time and effort.

"well, we need to wait until Eve is fully repaired. Not only that, your armor needs work too.", Dr. Neuman said to Jack.

Jack simply gave a light shrug of his shoulder to Dr. Neuman.

[SUSTIC]

Sector 4 - Prometheus Labs - London | Dawn

Chung looked at Jack as he sighed.

"Damn you really want to fight Eve now huh?" Chung replied as he leaned up against the wall again. As they waited for Eve's repairs Chung thought up a question for Jack. "Hey Jack... you sparred with Elsword right? You also won correct? I know you aren't... kind at all to him after what he did, but what are your thoughts of him?"

[S121]

Reactor Labs - Sector 4 - Prometheus Labs - London | Dawn

"Elsword is reckless, and from what I've seen, has no regard for the safety and well-being of his team, even his friends.", Jack bluntly said to Chung.

After saying that, Jack stopped leaning up against the wall and looked at Chung as he continued.

"Elsword was more concerned about trying to prove something and endangered his life, the lives of all his friends, and lives of three SPARTANs. He has power, but no wisdom and no self-control. What little skill he does have is diluted by his lack of self-control, his lack of wisdom, and his lack of common sense, reducing him to nothing but an angry boy swinging a flaming sword.", Jack said to Chung with almost no emotion.

What little emotion Jack did show indicated that he was annoyed by Elsword. In the small time Jack knew Elsword, he was almost everything that annoyed Jack.

[SUSTIC]

Sector 4 - Prometheus Labs - London | Dawn

Chung sighed as he heard Jack's thoughts of Elsword.

"Yeah... that is true... but you shouldn't be so quick to judge. Elsword would not have pulled off that one attack back in the city if he knew his friends couldn't survive it. Even then it was still reckless..." Chung said as he stood up.

"Besides to him... he has a lot to prove. The reason why he took up his training was because of his sister. According to him his sister had gone missing while she was on a mission. She was a strong knight, and he looked up to her. When she went missing he had joined something called the El Scouts to become stronger... to look for his sister. Even to this day he... or should we say we have not found her yet. However just because of the fact that he had went out to search for his sister then me, Raven, Eve, and the others would probably not be in this world right now. His sister is one of the only family he has... or had left..." He said as he thought deeply. Jack's remarks about Elsword were mostly true... but Elsword does have skill... he saw it himself back in their world... however something about Elsword seems to have changed...

"But there is one thing that is bothering me... something about Elsword seems different the last time I saw him in our world. Back in our world he had trained with some of the best swordsmen of Velder, and Hamel. He was a strong, skilled, and steadfast warrior after his training was complete... something just seems off though... His power the last time I saw him was... stronger... he looked like he could barely control it. Elsword may be a well... idiot, but he is not the type to forget his training so easily. Something in him had caused him to change... He also seemed more reckless than he was in my world as well... I wonder what happened to him... maybe he did grow stronger and the power is too much for him to control? If that's the case then he could use some more training... but who? Dammit I wish his sister was here. I don't know much about her, but what I do know is that she could probably help him..."

[wonderweiss]

Bamboo Forest

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Jason went through the portal, looking rather confused.

"...anyone wanna tell me how the hell we got here? Matter of fact, anyone know what 'here' is?"




Prometheus Entrance

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Volgin lifted his hands, revealing...

Nothing.

"Maybe a little too cautious." He said with a condescending chuckle.

[WriggleRid3r]

Bamboo Forest of the Lost - Gensokyo

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Reimu soon followed suit, entering the Corridor and arriving to the entrance of the Inventory.

"Wow I never thought this kind of building existed." Reimu marveled at how hidden the entrance was. A brick block in the middle of a very primal bamboo forest would be out-of-place. "But then again, it is Bamboo Forest of the Lost. No one knows what's here except maybe the Eientei people."

[S121]

Entrance to The Inventory - Bamboo Forest of the Lost - Gensokyo | Dusk

"We got here through a Corridor of Darkness, and as Reimu said, we're in the Bamboo Forest of The Lost.", John said to Jason as he walked towards The Inventory's door.

After approaching the door, he knocked on it and waited for an answer.









Reactor Labs - Sector 4 - Prometheus Labs - London | Dawn

"You asked what I though about Elsword, asked me to pass judgement, so I did.", Jack calmly said to Chung.

After hearing what Chung said about Elsword sister and his odd behavior, Jack simply shrugged his shoulders and leaned his shoulder against the wall.

"I could show him a thing or two, get him to show some discipline, but it would most likely kill him.", Jack calmly said, as if he was simply stating a fact.







Outside Prometheus Labs - London | Dawn

"And you wonder why your organization back in your game fell. It was because you were careless.", the Black SPARTAN calmly and sharply retorted.





Security Office - Sector 2 - Prometheus Labs - London | Dawn

As Daniel finished writing the report about what happened during the incident in London, he was suddenly approached by a nearby SPARTAN in brown MJOLNIR armor.

"Excuse me Sir, your assistance is required.", the SPARTAN politely said to Daniel.

"What for?", Daniel asked as he looked up towards the SPARTAN.

"There is a man by the name of Volgin standing in front of The Labs, waiting to be escorted inside. He's affiliated with the Neo-Yakuza. We need you to escort him inside.", the SPARTAN said to Daniel.

Daniel was not expecting one of the Neo-Yakuza's men to appear on Prometheus Labs's doors, especially after what they did to The Labs. Some of the SPARTANs were revived from the assault four months ago, but many of them died, either from being infected, or because their wounds were too severe. If anything, Volgin should have been shot on sight. If he really wanted an escort inside, then he would get one.

"Okay, I'll take care of it.", Daniel said to the SPARTAN.

After the brown SPARTAN left, Daniel turned filed his report in with one of the security officers, then walked towards the entrance to Prometheus Labs.

[Koishi]

Inventory's Entrance

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The security camera tilted over to look at the group.

"Oh, it's you. You are here at a..... inconvenient time." GlaDOS said thorugh the camera, whose's light was now the same color as GlaDOS's eye.

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Emberlight

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"Halt." came a booming voice. From above dropped down a very large knight, clad in very heavy armor with a horse head. His height made even Takoizu look like a midget in comparison, with a blade as long as she was tall, with a shield to match.

"Identify yourself." the knight replied.

"Relax, would you?" HP said, coming up next to Takoizu. "No need for fighting here."

[S121]

Entrance to The Inventory - Bamboo Forest of the Lost - Gensokyo | Dusk

After GlaDOS spoke, John looked up to the camera and noticed how the light was now a bright yellow instead of its usual red color. John was a little confused about why it was such a bad time to come here. After all, The Inventory seemed to be a relatively laid back place.

"Why is that?", John asked in a slightly curious and confused tone.





Emberlight

Takoizu was a little wary of what the knight might do, but didn't show it. She didn't really want to fight, but if need be, she would. Hoping to resolve this peacefully, Takoizu calmly explained why she and The Higher Power were there.

"My name is Takoizu Yakumo, and this is The Higher Power. We are here because we need to learn about 'The Darkness'.", Takoizu calmly explained to the knight.

[Koishi]

Inventory's Entrance

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"Simply because the people inside are preparing to help stop a situation brewing over in California involving hordes of undead and an unsealed angel of death." GlaDOS said. "Though I think mainly she's wanting to help due to...other idiotic reasons." GlaDOS explained, and the door opened. "Do be careful in there. I'm not in the mood for cleaning up blood from anyone you might inadvertently anger."

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Emberlight

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The knight looked over to HP and made a growling noise, but begrudgingly stepped aside. "You may pass. But be warned." The knight paused for a moment, and came down to level with Takoizu, the knight's horse helmet almost touching Takoizu's own helmet. "Do not overstep your bounds."

The knight then stood back up, and turned away, becoming as still as a statue.