Kawaguchi District, Tokyo, Japan
Time: 3:40 PM
"What about it? Tenshi made it for me." Mima answered. Yuuka stared at the keystone for awhile as Mima was talking to Renamon and John. Keystones of the Celestial were holy objects that controlled the power of Earthquakes. The raw power that they possess was what caused Gensokyo to go through the 4 years of "Dark Phase", where no history of it has ever been written. The keystone was essentially just a stone, with ropes entangling magic amulets around it. The amulets were different from Hakurei Amulets which Reimu uses... it was odd, almost holy, except for one of the amulet which looked suspiciously different. Yuuka tore the suspicious amulet, on which it said:
Moji wa tatagu ni haishin sa remasu
"Mima," Yuuka interrupted, "Are you sure this was sent to you by Tenshi?"
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
There they were, inspiring chefs with their traditional Brazilian dishes. There they were, arts displayed by young artists. There they were, music and dancing. This was the busy life of the streets during the evening.
"Liking the festival so far?" Lucas asked Nitori as he grabbed a cocktail from one of the stands. All the foods were free-to-take, there were plenty for everyone.
"It's very fun." Nitori answered with a smile. "The food is delicious, there's music, people are dancing and having fun, it's lovely."
"Wait until you see the competição de dança. You will be amazed by the street dancers of Rio." Lucas offered Nitori a glass of Piña colada.
(*Side note: Lucas is just a human who is in good terms with Nitorim, who fixes machines and devices for the people of Rio. The people of Rio grant Nitori protection and, sometimes, access to their nightlife. This is utterly casual sidestory, used when the situation in the other main storyline gets spectacular or heavy with seriousness.)
[IC] - All the World's a Game
04/27/2013, 07:44 PM #122
Minutes Before the Battle Starts - Melun Center
"Sir, unidentified Character approaching from the south," the scout informed the officer in charge.
"Listen up, soldiers! The Vampire Character which has been terrorizing the south is now rapidly approaching. Everyone to your positions!" the officer ordered the rest. "Fiora will be drawing the attention of the vampire. The rest of you should help cover for her. Hey... where the hell is the Spy?!?"
The Spy silently materializes in front of the officer. "Yes?" he responds.
The officer jumps back in shock. "Holy shit! Stop doing that. We are allies, you know," the officer declares, knees still trembling in fright. "You are our only attempt at landing a fatal blow on the vampire. Its speed and power are unmatched by our current forces and Fiora will not be able to endure a long battle."
"Affirmative, sir," the spy declares with a grin, as his body slowly disappears again.
"Sir, unidentified Character approaching from the south," the scout informed the officer in charge.
"Listen up, soldiers! The Vampire Character which has been terrorizing the south is now rapidly approaching. Everyone to your positions!" the officer ordered the rest. "Fiora will be drawing the attention of the vampire. The rest of you should help cover for her. Hey... where the hell is the Spy?!?"
The Spy silently materializes in front of the officer. "Yes?" he responds.
The officer jumps back in shock. "Holy shit! Stop doing that. We are allies, you know," the officer declares, knees still trembling in fright. "You are our only attempt at landing a fatal blow on the vampire. Its speed and power are unmatched by our current forces and Fiora will not be able to endure a long battle."
"Affirmative, sir," the spy declares with a grin, as his body slowly disappears again.
04/27/2013, 07:49 PM #123
Outskirts of Melun - France
Remilia flew over the forest that was to the south of Melun. She could see some farms to her left and the city itself approaching before her. Just another city and just another day of killing. Though her thoughts from earlier still lingered onto her mind, Remilia pushed them aside to give the task at hand her full attention. As this was now in the northern regions of France, Remilia expected a respectable opposition. Though they would most likely be easily handleable much like everything before, she didn't want to let her guard down too much.
Remilia lowered her altitude to a point where she was gliding only several feet off of the ground. Gungnir in hand with the town within a minute of her, she gave a small grin as she used her free hand to fire a barrage of danmaku at the houses and shops that lay before her.
Remilia flew over the forest that was to the south of Melun. She could see some farms to her left and the city itself approaching before her. Just another city and just another day of killing. Though her thoughts from earlier still lingered onto her mind, Remilia pushed them aside to give the task at hand her full attention. As this was now in the northern regions of France, Remilia expected a respectable opposition. Though they would most likely be easily handleable much like everything before, she didn't want to let her guard down too much.
Remilia lowered her altitude to a point where she was gliding only several feet off of the ground. Gungnir in hand with the town within a minute of her, she gave a small grin as she used her free hand to fire a barrage of danmaku at the houses and shops that lay before her.
04/27/2013, 08:06 PM #124
East of Melun, France. ETA: 10 minutes
By contacting one of his "fans" who had access to the French communications network, the Commander was able to figure out the direction in which the pink dressed demon was heading. As the Commander sped towards the largely populated city the Humans named "Melun", he reviewed the surveillance video on the little girl. He could tell that she had flight capabilities, and that she could create condensed energy pellets out of thin air. This presented a problem to the commander. (How will i defend myself from her aerial attacks?) he pondered as he considered other tactical options. The commander knew that his command mech was not suited to fight aerial units and he would have to play smart in this fight if he were going to defeat this monstrous child. After looking over the area around Melun he noticed a military base not-too-far from his current location. A military base that most likely had tanks. Tanks that could be reprogrammed and improved. "Time to improvise..." the commander said to himself as he changed the VTOL's course.
It was obvious that they would not simply "give" the commander the tanks, so he decided some diplomacy was in order. He opened a com channel with the command center at the base and begun:
"This is the ARM Commander Character From Total Annihilation. I am offering a Trade with you. A few of your machines, for the protection of your city..."
Last edited by topio1; 04/27/2013, 11:22 PM. By contacting one of his "fans" who had access to the French communications network, the Commander was able to figure out the direction in which the pink dressed demon was heading. As the Commander sped towards the largely populated city the Humans named "Melun", he reviewed the surveillance video on the little girl. He could tell that she had flight capabilities, and that she could create condensed energy pellets out of thin air. This presented a problem to the commander. (How will i defend myself from her aerial attacks?) he pondered as he considered other tactical options. The commander knew that his command mech was not suited to fight aerial units and he would have to play smart in this fight if he were going to defeat this monstrous child. After looking over the area around Melun he noticed a military base not-too-far from his current location. A military base that most likely had tanks. Tanks that could be reprogrammed and improved. "Time to improvise..." the commander said to himself as he changed the VTOL's course.
It was obvious that they would not simply "give" the commander the tanks, so he decided some diplomacy was in order. He opened a com channel with the command center at the base and begun:
"This is the ARM Commander Character From Total Annihilation. I am offering a Trade with you. A few of your machines, for the protection of your city..."
There is so much that I could put here but I'm just gonna do this...
04/27/2013, 08:09 PM #125
Melun, France
BOOM
"Incoming aerial attack!" One of the agents shouted as barrage of bright red bullets laid waste on the houses and shops. Citizens that couldn't evacuate were panicking as they sought refuge to the other side of the town. "Spy, get in position!"
Spy used his invisibility watch and snuck into the alleyway.
"We need it down on the ground." The officer groaned. "Do we have any chance?"
"Give me a lift," Fiora said. "and fire a rocket launcher from below. A blast of that should knock her to the ground."
Two agents gave Fiora a boost, granting Fiora, who was already an agile duelist, enough height to reach Remilia.
"Try me, vampire." Fiora taunted. "I have no equal."
BOOM
"Incoming aerial attack!" One of the agents shouted as barrage of bright red bullets laid waste on the houses and shops. Citizens that couldn't evacuate were panicking as they sought refuge to the other side of the town. "Spy, get in position!"
Spy used his invisibility watch and snuck into the alleyway.
"We need it down on the ground." The officer groaned. "Do we have any chance?"
"Give me a lift," Fiora said. "and fire a rocket launcher from below. A blast of that should knock her to the ground."
Two agents gave Fiora a boost, granting Fiora, who was already an agile duelist, enough height to reach Remilia.
"Try me, vampire." Fiora taunted. "I have no equal."
04/27/2013, 08:20 PM #126
Mima's Antique Shop-Japan
"Yes, she gave it to me herself as a birthday present two years ago. She made it special for me." Mima explained, then turning to the armored man.
"Everything in this store is magically enchanted with spells that have many different effects." Mima said.
"Yes, she gave it to me herself as a birthday present two years ago. She made it special for me." Mima explained, then turning to the armored man.
"Everything in this store is magically enchanted with spells that have many different effects." Mima said.
Sometimes when you're driving down a road, a bug hits your windshield. It's ugly and unpleasant, but you just activate the wipers / cleaning fluid and it's gone in a few seconds. It's just part of driving down the road. You don't dwell on it, because that'd be silly. Bugs aren't worth the time.
You just discard their guts and keep on driving.
04/27/2013, 08:27 PM #127
Antique Shop - Tokyo - Japan
"Everything in this store is magically enchanted with spells that have many different effects." Mima said.
John had absolutely NO experience when it came to magic, but he new he would need something extra if they were going after the Neo-Yakuza.
"Do you have any magic items with offensive capabilities?"
"Everything in this store is magically enchanted with spells that have many different effects." Mima said.
John had absolutely NO experience when it came to magic, but he new he would need something extra if they were going after the Neo-Yakuza.
"Do you have any magic items with offensive capabilities?"
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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04/27/2013, 08:35 PM #128
Mima's Antique Shop-Japan
"Offensive capabilities? I'll have to pull out my rarer items." Mima then went to the side, pulling aside a curtain, revealing a large collection of magical tomes, staffs, crystals, and many other assorted magical items.
"Do not touch anything in here, you will probably kill yourself without proper instruction." Mima demanded.
Last edited by Koishi; 04/27/2013, 08:37 PM. "Offensive capabilities? I'll have to pull out my rarer items." Mima then went to the side, pulling aside a curtain, revealing a large collection of magical tomes, staffs, crystals, and many other assorted magical items.
"Do not touch anything in here, you will probably kill yourself without proper instruction." Mima demanded.
Sometimes when you're driving down a road, a bug hits your windshield. It's ugly and unpleasant, but you just activate the wipers / cleaning fluid and it's gone in a few seconds. It's just part of driving down the road. You don't dwell on it, because that'd be silly. Bugs aren't worth the time.
You just discard their guts and keep on driving.
04/27/2013, 08:44 PM #129
Antique Shop - Tokyo - Japan
"Do not touch anything in here, you will probably kill yourself without proper instruction." Mima demanded.
John didn't need to be told twice. To him, these items were unpredictable.
"Hmmm..."
He examined each and every item. He first went to the crystals. They were a cloudy white, with slight hues of purple, pink, blue, and green.
"What do these do?"
"Do not touch anything in here, you will probably kill yourself without proper instruction." Mima demanded.
John didn't need to be told twice. To him, these items were unpredictable.
"Hmmm..."
He examined each and every item. He first went to the crystals. They were a cloudy white, with slight hues of purple, pink, blue, and green.
"What do these do?"
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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04/27/2013, 08:45 PM #130
Mima's Antique Shop - Tokyo, Japan - ((@Kristia))
Leon glanced over at the bipedal creature and observed its manner of speech. Reserved. Disciplined. Civilized. It wasn't like the creatures that were ravaging the planet when the Horizon incident first came about. It... Or she, had asked him a question about SCAE, possibly out of sheer curiosity, but the way she put the question rubbed him the wrong way. Eradication was one way to put it, but it sounded so harsh. SCAE was not comprised of a bunch of white-knights or mercenaries. They were peacekeepers who kept order in the world by removing threats to both humanity and characters alike. If it took putting a character in confinement for hours to tip the balance of the world back to normal, then so be it.
He nodded and waited for the conversation between her and the shopkeep to end before taking a step forward.
"Yeah, I'm with SCAE. It isn't a PMC or a mercenaries group, if that's what you're asking. They're a division of SWAT. Policemen, rescue workers, aid relief." Leon rubbed his chin, already feeling a little uneasy at the number of people in the shop. He made a note to get out of there and back to SCAE's building soon. "They don't 'eradicate' anyone unless they have no choice, but in this day and age, we're stripped of choices... But to answer your question, yes, they 'eradicate' characters. Most of them are normal humans, some of them characters, and a few are even creatures. Why are you asking, anyway?"
Leon glanced over at the bipedal creature and observed its manner of speech. Reserved. Disciplined. Civilized. It wasn't like the creatures that were ravaging the planet when the Horizon incident first came about. It... Or she, had asked him a question about SCAE, possibly out of sheer curiosity, but the way she put the question rubbed him the wrong way. Eradication was one way to put it, but it sounded so harsh. SCAE was not comprised of a bunch of white-knights or mercenaries. They were peacekeepers who kept order in the world by removing threats to both humanity and characters alike. If it took putting a character in confinement for hours to tip the balance of the world back to normal, then so be it.
He nodded and waited for the conversation between her and the shopkeep to end before taking a step forward.
"Yeah, I'm with SCAE. It isn't a PMC or a mercenaries group, if that's what you're asking. They're a division of SWAT. Policemen, rescue workers, aid relief." Leon rubbed his chin, already feeling a little uneasy at the number of people in the shop. He made a note to get out of there and back to SCAE's building soon. "They don't 'eradicate' anyone unless they have no choice, but in this day and age, we're stripped of choices... But to answer your question, yes, they 'eradicate' characters. Most of them are normal humans, some of them characters, and a few are even creatures. Why are you asking, anyway?"
