The Duality Wars: The Alien Wars 6

Session 1

<DeathStar> Arc One, Chapter 1: First Class, Session 1: Graduation Day
<DeathStar> <Narrator> My story begins with a graduating class in the Geyze Academy. It is not the beginning of our story, a story in progress for a while, but it is a starting point due to the focal point of these characters and how they came together and the effect they would have on the upcoming events. Not all survived to the point of my telling you this, but the unit made history in more ways than one. I will try to tell the story as closely to the truth as I can without letting my own bias in. With graduation approaching, these students, from all walks of life in Geyze were fast approaching their finals...
<DeathStar> (intro to follow)
<DeathStar> 6* Graduation is less than a week away and the teachers have gathered dozens upon dozens of the first year students in the large pyramid structure. One of everyone Kingdom/Faction is present on stage, representing the Main Class teachers, but no sign of the headmaster/mistress, who has never been seen by any student eyes oddly. Her/his office said to be at the highest point. The offical Geyze symbol seal is on the wall, a seal with what looks like two tails along the outer edge and inside all the symbols of the various kingdoms imprinted. Many argue what the tails look like. (cont)
<DeathStar> 6* It has been a long year, the date currently April 3rd, 5990 CE. And many of the first year students, those who have been there since the beginning of the school's opening, will not pass what is called the Graduation Finals. A few of the teachers begin to speak
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen looks around, studying those nearest to him. "Over the next day, those of you here will be weeded out based on your grades, mental attitudes, and physical aptitude. If you do fail, do not think of it this as a failure, but look toward trying again when we make second Units next year and stay on to help the younger students who have come since the opening of the school. For now, we will be calling names over the day and you will report, if you pass, to the Unit Pyramid, which many of you have been wondering about since the beginning of the school year. There, you will face your finals and see if you can work in a Unit. May the Spirits watch over us all." 6* The human teacher steps back
<DeathStar> 6* A few more teachers speak, but soon students are sent filing out to await to see if they have the grade to make it to the finals
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen slowly walks along, his hands in his armored jacket pockets, frowning, looking around warilky
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia looks at Alita "Now you know this means you absolutely must pay attention. I doubt they'll let us test together."
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks. "I-I know. I'm trying very hard for this."
<AquaKoala> *Commodus Severus files out with military bearing before sitting to relax, sipping some water
<DeathStar> 6* A Daemon Lilin walks up to Vyvy. "Think we'll get in a unit together?"
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> I know. You'll do great... but just remember, okay? Your head can't be in the clouds.
<Seraphna> Alita> "It's different in battle... people will be needing my healing so.. I'll be focused."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Time will tell. I would not mind if we did.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *turns on her heel and starts walking out, long hair fluttering behind her*
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia smiles and kisses her, then files out with her
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy smiles subtly to the Daemon, something she does rather rarely, but when nymphs or spirits are involved she seems more inclined.
<Seraphna> * Alita smiles and walks along.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen moves to grab some punch, drinking it, and looking around casually. A female student bumps into him, apologizing and moving on, making him freeze up
<DeathStar> <Daemon> Well, who knows what their choices will be - likely they will pick the most unstable groups to make the finals harder
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks and moves towards him, "Hey."
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Hello.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen turns and looks at Alita, relaxing. "Yes?"
<Seraphna> Alita> "How are you doing?"
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> While possible, I don't believe they'll do that...
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Their methods aren't always clear, but they don't try to purposely make things more difficult without reason.
<DeathStar> <Daemon Lilin> If they don't, they'll have a lot of units reayd
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen studies the two sisters. "I-I am fine." 6* He sets his cup down
<Seraphna> * Alita smiles. "Good... are you nervous? I'm nervous."
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> You sound nervous.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> I think we're all nervous.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> If you... give it your all. I'm sure you will succeed.
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy seems troubled. 1"I merely don't want to fight any other students... a repeat of last time would be..."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> W-Why are you asking such a thing? 6* He steps back, fidgeting now
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *takes a seat once outside and goes to one of her books again*
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Dunno, you just seem very nerous. Take some deep breaths.
<Seraphna> Alita> "I found it calms most to know that they are not alone in such things..." *she smiles softly*
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Relax.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen just nods, taking a step back. "I'll keep that in mind. Thank you."
<Seraphna> * Alita nods, giving him a shy smile now. "Good luck in the tests. I hope you do well."
<DeathStar> 6* He goes to say something else when a teacher comes out, looking around, then begins to call names, forming a unit group. The Daemon Lilin pouts as she is called to join and gives Vyvy a wave
<DeathStar> <Gwen> You too
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Me too.
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy waves to her, bowing.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus listens before going back to relaxing, resting his eyes
<DeathStar> 6* He turns, when another teacher steps out, a blue haired girl that looks really young, in her early teens, and begins to call out names. "Serverus. Commodus Severus? Vyvy Yimh. Sasha Hapian. Both Whisperlights. And... *She squints* Gwen Yi-Sa."
<DeathStar> 6* She looks back up slowly, peering around
<AquaKoala> *Commodus hops up quickly and moves over
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks a bit. "I think Both Whisperlights is us..." *she takes Ceilia's hand and moves over*
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen pauses and walks over; a student picks up the discarded punch and sips it, looking groggy and drunk from it, stumbling off. Gwen stands by the girl.
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia smiles "Looks like we're on the same team after all. 6*She follows
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *closes her book and rises, moving to join the assembling unit*
<Seraphna> Alita> "Perhaps they noticed we work well as a duo."
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Maybe.
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks at Sasha then tilts her head. "Did... she say her last name was Hapian?"
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Mhmm.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Ah... called.
<DeathStar> 6* The teacher studies them, then looks at her notepad
<DeathStar> <Teacher> No one trying to sneak into the group that isn't who I called?
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Why do you ask?
<Seraphna> * Alita peers around slowly. "Mmm?"
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy tilts her head, looking even younger than the blue-haired teen.
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia looks around
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...then do a head count."
<Seraphna> * Alita then grabs up Vyvy in a hug. "Oh you're with us!"
<AquaKoala> *Commodus holds up his ID
<DeathStar> <Teacher> So people are going to get desperate. I'm Lu. Follow me. 6* She turns and walks along. She assumes Vyvy is 14, since that is the minimal age to get into the Academy
<Seraphna> * Alita lets her go to walk.
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia follows, next to Alita
<AquaKoala> *Commodus follows
<DeathStar> <Lu> By sneak, I meant pretend to be someone they are not.
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy jerks, looking surprised, peering at Alita.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *walks after the teacher*
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Hm. I wonder why she said that...
<DeathStar> 6* She walks along the forest, humming, her blue hair down to her knees
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen walks along, studying the girls, peering at Severus - at least there's another guy on the team.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus waves to Gwen
<Seraphna> * Alita peers around as she walks.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Ma'am, do you find us inadequate?
<DeathStar> 6* Lu looks at Vyvy. "Inadequate?"
<DeathStar> 6* The temple they are headed toward gets bigger and bigger, looking to be more high tech than the others - despite this place being ancient ruins left over from the First People of this planet, it seems some one has added SPirit-Tech to it
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> To say that people must be desperate.
<Seraphna> Alita> "I believe she was referring to students who were not picked."
<AquaKoala> *Commodus continues to follow in silence
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> I see. That's unfortunate...
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Many did not take their studies seriously. They have an opportunity to correct their behavior."
<DeathStar> 6* They step inside, Lu using her hand on a Spirit-Tech device and the ancient ruin doors open slowly and they step inside. "This will be your base of operations, assuming you graduate." 6* She leads them down ancient lighted hallways, somehow the lights still working after all this time with a blue light system. Other students can be seen taking down other hallways
<Seraphna> * Alita muses, fixing her hair a bit. "I suppose we should take stock of our specialities."
<AquaKoala> *Commodus looks around "Wow"
<DeathStar> 6* She leads them to a room where they all share beds and pauses. "Gear up. Then follow me." 6* Gwen steps in and sees his stuff has been moved here, including a female's stuff. He raises a brow
<AquaKoala> *Commodus is already wearing his armour and weapons
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> It's just in case, Gwen. Just hurry up.
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks a little and tilts her head at that, but begins to get on her armor and checks over her staff.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Looks like we're gonna have to be more quiet when we fool around 6*She jokes and moves to gear up with her armor and wand
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy moves past Gwen and begins to don her boyish, formal-like clothing, affixing her hat diagonally per usual.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "It would be good if the men would avert their eyes."
<Seraphna> * Alita seems to have given no concern to anyone seeing her change into her leathers and robes.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus does so for Sasha's sake
<kalonZombe> 6*Same with Ceilia
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen just puts on a few items, having his sword and armor coat
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy pauses, feeling at a sheathed blade decorated with what looks like darkened glass and gems, grimacing as she sets it on her hip.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *moves to change into a combat-ready version of her school uniform once the appropriate backs are turned, then takes up her dueling blade*
<DeathStar> 6* Having picked a bed in the corner, so not paying attention to anyone
<AquaKoala> *Commodus looks at Lu "I had you for Entry to Tactics right mam?"
<DeathStar> <Lu> Maybe someone who looks like me. I work here in the Unit building
<DeathStar> <Lu> I have been waiting all year for this
<Seraphna> * Alita finishes and tucks her items into a belt pouch.
<DeathStar> 6* She looks excited like a kid. "The headmistress will look forward to results."
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Oh. Well must be excited to finally start then.
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia sticks her wand between her breasts
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen finishes and steps out
<Seraphna> * Alita moves after Gwen.
<DeathStar> 6* Lu bounces, appearing to be almost 11
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia follows jer
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *turns and moves out with the others*
<DeathStar> 6* Lu walks down a hallway and leads them to an open area underground. She flips a light and chained monsters can be seen, baby behemoths; still dangerous
<Seraphna> Alita> "Oh my."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Will we finally meet the headmistress?
<DeathStar> 6* The obstacle course is also included, including rocks, trees, ropes, and muddy water
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Aww they're adorable!
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We will likely have to fight them."
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Is everyone okay with me taking point? I'm the only one from the fighters it seems.
<DeathStar> <Lu> These can kill you if you're not careful - there are two chained up and three already loose in the course. You will all need to either beat them all, or survive 12 hours in there. It's not very large, about the size of four large meadows. How you choose to beat them. You will need to designate a leader
<DeathStar> <Lu> You will be graded on how well you work and on your leader's performance
<DeathStar> 6* She moves off, sealing the door behind them
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen peers back, then shrugs at Commodus
<Seraphna> Alita> "Seems wise... Ceilia and I are casters, she enhances, I heal."
<Seraphna> Alita> "Who will be the leader? We will need to trust this person's judgement while in this challenge."
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen kneels, slowly studying the forest, doing a little symbol
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I am a reasonably skilled duelist, though my blade is also my arcane focus."
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Sasha, how much did you learn about leading being a Hapian
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Unless we intend to merely hide somehow from the three loose... this is a largely combat-oriented test.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> How about the big guy? 6*She points to Commodus
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> I am fine with Severus taking lead if he wishes.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> I will be a fellow vanguard, please keep it in mind.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I was raised to be a leader."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... 6* He looks around, spotting what looks like spirits watching them
<DeathStar> <Gwen> We are being watched
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Not watched. Judged."
<Seraphna> Alita> "Perhaps we should use Sasha's talents then... hmm?" *she looks around*
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Yeah, I feel it too
<AquaKoala> Commodus> I was as well, want to do a toss up for it?
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen chants, doing a sign and his body glows, gaining +3 durability from Iron Body Lv. 1
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Very well then. Either way, I do suggest you being the point of the spear."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Keep in mind, part of what we will be judged upon is the actions and capability of our leader.
<Seraphna> * Alita keeps her staff ready, frowning a little as they decide, for a Daemon, she seems to not really care if a Hapian is in charge or not.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Do either of you feel more comfortable with the responsibility of both success and failure of all of us?
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia digs her wand out from her chesticles
<AquaKoala> Commodus> I don't fail.
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy frowns slightly at that response, but nods.
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Alright, fall in. Whisper lights behind me, the Gwen and Sasha and Vyvy will be the rearguard.
<DeathStar> 6* He pulls out one of his two blades, moving forward
<DeathStar> 6* He sniffs the ground
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks a bit, but falls in to the handsome commanding voice.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *gives a slight frown but moves into position*
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia follows next to Alita
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Yes, sir." 6She inclines her head thoughtfully, then falls back to the back
<DeathStar> 6* The spirit seems to note the conversatio nand zoom off
<AquaKoala> *Commodus stands in the front, shield up and sword at the ready, looking
<Seraphna> Alita> "Perhaps the spirits are monitoring us?"
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> They are.
<DeathStar> 6* All is quiet. There are bird cries and noises further in
<AquaKoala> Commodus > Gwen, feel anything?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Shhhh."
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Pretty sure they're going to have final say if we pass or not. 6*She whispers
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Severus-- do you intend to fell all five or survive?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> There are spirits all over. 6* His voice is low, crouching
<DeathStar> <Gwen> But there are is a good amount that way
<DeathStar> 6* He points
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> How do we want to take this? Survival or hunting?
<AquaKoala> *Commodus nods and moves towards it "It will depend on the situation, if we can't find a fortifiable position it will be best if he hunt."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "If we are to hunt, then I recommend we find the one's wandering wild first."
<Seraphna> Alita> "Perhaps we should scout out more terrain then... and hopefully not run into all three at once."
<DeathStar> 6* As they move along, it takes them about 25 minutes but soon reach the two caged ones. They growl at their approach, apparantly not pleased at being caged. Spirits hover all over, likely recording them
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen turns to peer back just incase, being in the back
<DeathStar> 6* One tugs hard at it's chains, trying to break free, it's fur ruffled
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> It's cruel, but we could off the two here and now and up our chances of survival...
<AquaKoala> Commodus> I'm not okay with killing them.
<Seraphna> Alita> "...Someone prudent towards a sure win would take advantageof their current caged state. Though it doesn't seem fair."
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy glances at both, trying to guage where she stands as far as fighting them on her own.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Because they are restrained?
<Seraphna> Alita> "Can we calm them or put them under somehow?"
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Because there is no need to yet.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> I could try making them sick and not want to fight.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Does anyone have an item that puts an enemy to sleep or have a spell? If not, it might be hard
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Nor am I. It is neither honorable nor is it tactically sound to engage them. The sounds of battle could attract the ones roaming free."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> However, there might be plants in the jungle that can do it
<DeathStar> 6* He motions back
<Seraphna> Alita> "I could try pheramones, but I'm not quite sure how well they work on beasts."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> My abilities alone are not enough to fell a beast like that without killing it.
<AquaKoala> Commodus> It's work a try Alita.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Maybe both of us combined could do it.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Hmmm... a show of such teamwork would likely meet with the approval of the judges."
<AquaKoala> *Commodus watches the jungle on alert "Do it"
<Seraphna> Alita> "Think... we should try? Never exactly tried to sway a monster like this. Some of the more aggressive men in the Fighter Tamae but..."
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> We can do it. I know we can.
<Seraphna> * Alita nods and takes Ceilia's hand.
<DeathStar> 6* There's noises in the jungle, the sounds of the monsters drawing something
<Seraphna> Alita> "I'll heat my pheramones, back them with your own."
<AquaKoala> *Commodus listens closely, trying to judge distance
<kalonZombe> 6*She moves in with her and uses her 3 pheremone move using Charisma points
<Seraphna> *Alita moves as close as she dares, using her 5 pheramone move with Charisma points and her Passion move to enhance it.
<Nyaomi> 6Takes up a position between them and the tree line, eyeing it carefully.
<Nyaomi> ^ Vyvy
<DeathStar> 6* The 5 PHeromone seems to do nothing, but Ceilia's exact amount gets one monster to calm down under her sway
<Seraphna> *3 pheramone, even, unless 5 does monsters and better
<Seraphna> Alita> "Mmm, perhaps I used the wrong pheramones... yours worked."
<DeathStar> 6* At that moment, a Baby Behemoth charges through the jungle and charges them. Gwen lifts his two blades and tenses
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Less strong dose-!
<DeathStar> 6* The other strained behemoth not under sway howls for help, while the one lays chilled
<AquaKoala> *Commodus stands between the group and it, hurling a javelin at it
<Seraphna> * Alita nods. "Cover me." *she begins to work her magic with Pheramones 3 and Charisma*
<DeathStar> 6* The two are out
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *readies her own blade, waiting for Commodus to get its full attention*
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia nods and starts casting Exceptional Might to buff Gwen's strength (+3 for 10 turns)
<DeathStar> 6* The behemoth leaps aside, snapping at Commodus angerily and snarling, pacing toward him. Gwen advances slowly behind him
<DeathStar> *it
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy frowns and sheathes her blade, performing a Class Change
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Severus, are we taking it?
<AquaKoala> *Commodus hurls a second javelin, aiming for it's eyes "Everone else stay behing me!"
<Seraphna> Alita> "He seems on the offensive to me. It is unrestrained."
<DeathStar> 6* The Behemoth tries to leap, caught along it's side. Gwen shrugs, not moving to attack despite having an opening
<Nyaomi> 6Assuming her summoner class, Vyvy holds up her hand and calls on the spirits for a Spirit Blast
<kalonZombe> 6*Gwen casts Down With The Sickness to slow the Behemoth down [-3 for 5 turns+]
<kalonZombe> *-3 speed
<kalonZombe> *CEILIA GODDAMN
<AquaKoala> *Commodus advances on it, clashing his sword and shield together to keep it's attention
<DeathStar> 6* The Behemoth roars, in pain, then limps as it's slowed down and hit with a Spirit Blast, taking unknown damage but sliding along
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *moves to the side a bit, waiting until its attention is fully on Commodus before she moves to close in*
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen eyes the one break it's chains and creep up on the casters, then leaps, still slashing with Iron Blade attack and doing 5 HP damage
<AquaKoala> *Commodus slashes out at it, aiming to cripple it down (Crit Strike Max)
<DeathStar> 6* The one baby falls over, not moving anymore
<Seraphna> * Alita squeaks and grabs Ceilia to move away from it.
<DeathStar> 6* The Behemoth swings and claws Gwen's body, sending him flying and doing 3 HP damage, taking off 3 of his durability as he lands
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia reels "I thought they were both pacified!
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Behind again! Don't get between me and it! *Commodus hurls his last Javelin
<Seraphna> Alita> "M-Me too!" *she uses Flashbust* to attempt to blind the Behemoth*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "All this noise agitated them, of course!"
<DeathStar> 6* This one looks to be much tougher, the other one having been hit by all the spirit cams and gotten fried a lot
<Seraphna> (BLind 5+ turns)
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia uses Fire Caster on thefreed Behemoth [3 HP / Burn Damage, 1 Turn- Casting Time]
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy grimaces, moving behind them to guard Sasha and the Whisperlights, drawing her sword and changing Classes again
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *moves to place herself just in front of Ceilia and Alita, facing the Behemoth*
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> As long as Severus has the other..." 6She brandishes the ornate dark sword, facing the one that gashed Gwen
<DeathStar> 6* The The baby behemoth runs off, blinded, on fire and setting brush on fire
<Seraphna> Alita> "We should put that out."
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia tries to keep behind the bigger bruisers, then whews and nods
<DeathStar> <Gwen> *rises, propping himself up on his sword; the one behemoth still laying around chilling, trying to fight for them but chained*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I don't sense any spirits in the area. Wonder if they are able to judge us right now
<Seraphna> Alita> "Should we free this one? It looks like it wants to help..."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Are you saying you find this unusual, Gwen?
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia moves over to it and starts undoing it's chains
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...how long do your...charms work?"
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> There you go cutie.
<AquaKoala> Commodus> I'm sure they are somehow *Commodus helps
<DeathStar> 6* The behemoth baby leans against Ceilia, licking her
<kalonZombe> 6*She giggles and pets it
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen eyes the fire growing up to a certain point
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Who's a good... 6*She looks between legs
<Seraphna> Alita> "We really should put that out. I don't have water magic."
<DeathStar> 6* Girl
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Girl? You are!
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Anyone who can cast water spells deal with that
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Do we actually have any way to put that out?"
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Water's the only element I don't have...
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Not my area. 6* He says, not knowing about the female Gwen
<Seraphna> Alita> "Ceilia, are you sure?"
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Commodus, can you strike that tree down, perhaps?
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Wait... that's earth.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Even without using spirits, we can put it out if we smother it.
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia moves to cast water on the brush
<Seraphna> Alita> "Either earth or water would be effective in putting out flames."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> And it might be better to save our resou--...
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy hangs her head slightly, shaking it, then sheathes her sword.
<DeathStar> 6* Ceilia would find resistance with lack of spirits in the area.
<Seraphna> * Alita walks over and touches Gwen, using Mage Cure Lv. 1 (+2 HP)
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen has no HP damage.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> It's... hard for me to cast. There's no spirits around...
<Seraphna> * The Alita doesn't use it?
<DeathStar> 6* Ceilia finally makes water come out and hit the flames, damaging them
<Seraphna> * Alita walks over and uses the butt of her staff to smack nearby dirt at the flames too.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *looks around, keeping an eye on the treeline*
<kalonZombe> 6*She whews and moves back to her Behemoth
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> I'm going to call you Zelda.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus thinks "That's three dealt with currently" *He listens to the jungle
<Seraphna> Alita> "Until the one that ran comes back..."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Or we have an angry one. How long will it remain blind?
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> One was injured and ran-- not necessarily taken care of. In fact it could alert the others.
<Seraphna> Alita> "Only a very short time."
<DeathStar> 6* He looks around. "We should move."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Severus-- I'd suggest using the resources we've gained here to set up traps and fortify, not evacuate.
<Nyaomi> 6She gestures to the two cages, lengths of chain and the open area.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen eyes the cage, raising a brow
<DeathStar> 6* Then flops back down; spirits begin to float back in, focusing on them
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia pets Zelda, treating it like a kitten
<Seraphna> * Alita keeps up the dirt till she's sure the flames are out, frowning as she peers around.
<DeathStar> 6* The baby purrs, pheromoned still
<DeathStar> 6* There's a rustling sound in the bushes
<AquaKoala> Commodus> It would take too long, Gwen is right.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Alita, you're going to have to help me keep Zelda pacified.
<Seraphna> * Alita backs away quickly.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *turns ti the rustling, pointing her blade at the bushes*
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia stands closer to Zelda
<AquaKoala> *Commodus turns to it as well
<DeathStar> 6* A savage monkey pops out and approaches the dead baby, trying to drag it
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks. "...Is it taking it for food?"
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen stares in awe
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> ...Just let it and ignore it I guess.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus scratches his head "Big meat on it"
<Seraphna> Alita> "Maybe it has baby monkeys to feed."
<DeathStar> 6* It bites into the arm, and uses big claws that pop out to tear it off and runs off with it
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Anyone able to climb well?
<Seraphna> ALita> "...Terrifying."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... I wonder if there are other animals in here. Animal patterns might alert us to the other behemoths
<Seraphna> Alita> "I heard birdsong earlier."
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Not antagonizing that one doesn't make us more enemies at least
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "There could be worse than behemoths in this place."
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> I doubt it. Just one behemoth could kill us.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> And they're not out to kill us explicitly. Just test us.
<Seraphna> Alita> "We should choose whether we move or... fortify...?"
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> I'm all for fortifying as long as we can keep Zelda pacified.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I can
<Seraphna> Alita> "The blinded one might be back soon. If it didn't burn up into Roasted Behemoth and then get eaten by monkeys."
<DeathStar> 6* He looks at Severus
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Severus disagreed with me. He's the leader, we shall move.
<Seraphna> Alita> "We should move then... Severus?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "This would make a poor area to fortify anyway. Too open. It would take too long to prepare the terrain."
<AquaKoala> *Commodus nods "Gwen climb up the tallest tree nearby
<AquaKoala> Commodus> We need to see if we can see anything
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen moves off a bit out of sight, then uses his two swords to begin climbing, making a pained expression like a headache
<AquaKoala> Commodus> From there we can move accordingly, we shouldn't be moving blindly
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Any ideas on what to do with Zelda.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Alita and I can keep hitting her with pheremones. Extra party member.
<Seraphna> Alita> "Not sure how long the pheramones will last... most non-monsters are usually quite out of it by the time we're done so..."
<DeathStar> 6* He gets to the top, disturbing a few birds, looking around, then spots something. He begins to gesture wildly from up top, pointing eastward
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Shoot... she's going to appear soon
<Seraphna> Alita> "Seems... he's seen something Eastwards?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "How far?"
<DeathStar> 6* A few monkeys run past them heading westward and a few fluffy animals
<Seraphna> Alita> "Close."
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Big.
<Seraphna> * Alita shifts closer to Severus.
<DeathStar> 6* The trees begin to move eastward
<Seraphna> Alita> "...V-Very big."
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Send Zelda towards it, GWEN DOWN
<AquaKoala> *Commodus stands under the tree
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Get it, girl!
<kalonZombe> 6*She moves closer to Severus as well
<DeathStar> 6* As Commodus heads to the tree, suddenly three behemoths bust out right at the spot, as they head into the jungle a bit
<DeathStar> 6* They snarl
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *moves with the group*
<Seraphna> Alita> "A-All three remaining..."
<AquaKoala> *Commodus attempts to hold his ground pushing Alita and Ceilia back
<Seraphna> * Alita squeaks and stays back. Holding her staff.
<DeathStar> 6* And swing a paw at the tree; one is burnt pretty bad and slower. Gwen peers down and leaps, his swords downward, aiming for the burnt one, and hits it at full speed with his attack
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy swiftly moves aside Commodus, drawing her sword
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia casts Exceptional Might at Commodus [+3 Strength for +10 Turns]
<DeathStar> 6* Zelda attacks one and they go rolling into the woods
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Gwen! Get to the Whisperlights, now!
<DeathStar> (Ceilia already used that)
<kalonZombe> (She'll use her 2 stamina to restore it then)
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *moves next to Commodus, but on the side opposite of VyVy*
<AquaKoala> *Commodus bashes out at one of the Behemoths with his shield heavily, (Shield Wall Defensive, Stun Lock)
<DeathStar> 6* The behemoth remaining and the burnt one bucks Gwen off, who rolls out of sight; the wounded one flops and the last one claws at the group, a group wide slash for 4 HP
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy uses Holy Shield. +3 Durability and adopts her Dragon's Maw stance
<Seraphna> * Alita summons a Flame Shield to defend herself as she braces.
<Seraphna> (Fire block)
<DeathStar> 6* The behemoth is yelps, paw burnt and hitting the shield, then is stunned momentarily
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *uses her East Wind defensive maneuver to block the slasha*
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy narrows her eyes and leaps, slashing into the stunned Behemoth with a dark-based Holy Strike
<Seraphna> * Alita uses the moment to sheath her body in a gown of flames. (+3 Durability, 5+ Turns of Fire Protection)
<AquaKoala> *Commodus stabs out at its legs, aiming for a debilitating blow
<DeathStar> 6* A Holy Strike you mean
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia uses Font of Time on it to cut it's reaction time [-2 Speed for 5 Turns+]
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *turns and channels Stat Affliction Poison through her blade as she stabs at the behemoth*
<Nyaomi> (Me? A Holy Strike is what I said o.o)
<DeathStar> 6* The Behemoth takes the damage, jerking back, and it shakes it's head, recovering. It stumbles back, heavily bleeding
<DeathStar> 6* It runs
<DeathStar> 6* But at limp and slower
<Seraphna> * Alita uses 1 Stamina to restore -Heat- and fire Red Hot out at it as it runs. (4 HP, Fire Damage)
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia looks at them "Should we kill it?
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen looks around, confused, brushing her hair back
<AquaKoala> *Commodus stashes out as it stumbles, putting everything behind it (Power strike 1, 6 hp stun)
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> I would suggest so.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Apparently so.
<DeathStar> 6* The Behemoth goes down bloodily
<Seraphna> Alita> "How is Zelda faring?"
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia looks for her
<DeathStar> <Gwen> What..where...am I...? 6* Zelda and the other baby behemoth have managed to take each other out, laying in a pile
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy meanwhile stays alert for the others
<kalonZombe> <Zelda> I... think we win.
<kalonZombe> *Ceilia
<DeathStar> 6* The burnt one with a bad eye rises behind Gwen, opening it's jaw to chomp her head
<DeathStar> 6* Blood pouring out of her back from the dual sword wounds
<AquaKoala> *Commodus dashes and dives to protect Gwen
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia throws a Aura of Force at it, 2 damage
<kalonZombe> 6*Bypassing any shield durability
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen gasps as Commodus lands on her, and the Behemoth jerks and makes a gasping sound and falls on top of Commodus and Gwen, dead
<Seraphna> Alita> "Never say it is over until it is over."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *runs over and tries pushing the behemoth off*
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy makes a vicious slashing strike (Dragon's Maw) to try and divert it off of them
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Poor Zelda... 6*She frowns, then moves over to Alita "You're going to have to comfort me tonight
<AquaKoala> *Commodus grits his teeth and pushes at it too move it off them
<DeathStar> 6* The Bememoth slowly slides off with Sasha and Vyvy's help, the pieces sliding off
<DeathStar> <Gwen> .... Anyone mind te-telling me what this is about?
<Seraphna> Alita> "Are either of you injured?"
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks and moves over to inspect Gwen. "Did you hit your head?"
<DeathStar> 6* The ground lifts near them and Lu pokes her head up
<AquaKoala> *Commodus helps Gwen up, questions later.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> She did not hit her head. She has appeared, rather than him
<AquaKoala> "Question late"*
<Seraphna> Alita> "...Ahe?"
<Seraphna> *She
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Did Gwen change genders?
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen turns to Alita, studying her. She leans against Commodus, long black hair now. Lu nods at the other Gwen
<AquaKoala> Commodus> Questions. Later.
<DeathStar> <Lu> Well, follow me everyone to hear your final score
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...later. Yes, later."
<Seraphna> * Alita nods a little. "Fascinating..."
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia takes Alita's hand and follows Lu
<AquaKoala> *Commodus scoops Gwen and follows Lu, limping a littlw
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... 6* She just looks a little queasy, then makes a sound and blinks, eyeing Commodus in concern, recalling him as the fighter from the other day.
<Seraphna> * Alita frowns and restores Gommodus' injury as they walk.
<Seraphna> *Commodus, even
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *heads after Lu*
<Nyaomi> a6Vyvy looks concerned at Gwen, but follows
<DeathStar> 6* Lu leads them down a set of stairs and to a room with showers if they want it. Lu stands there, motioning at seats, the showers having a privacy option of a sheet
<DeathStar> <Lu> Wait here while I get your results and come back. 6* She does a thumbs up, trying to encourage them and moves off
<Seraphna> Alita> "Commodus, Gwen, you will want to clean off all that blood and gore."
<AquaKoala> *Commodus aets Gwen down and heads for the showers "Yeah"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... fine... 6* She heads into one, glad to be under water
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy follows Gwen, standing between her and others with her back turned.
<Seraphna> * Alita looks down, still glowing with fire and titls her head, dismissing the flames.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus uses the privacy setting, if only for Sasha's sake
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia moves to sit, pulling Alita in with her
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> We kicked ass.
<DeathStar> 6* Lu returns soon, once they are done washing up and are in nice robes, whle their armor is cleaned up. Lu looks a little worried as she sits down in her chair, her small form sinking into it
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks and leans in to cuddle.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen listens, still not looking like she fully gets it, even after explanations
<DeathStar> <Lu> Well, we recorded as much as we could before and after a certain incident.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus listens, sitting crosslegged
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> A certain... incident?
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Incident?
<Seraphna> Alita> "That time the spirits were gone."
<AquaKoala> Commodus> When the spirits dissapeared?
<DeathStar> <Lu> All our spirits exploded violently it seemed
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Wh-what?!
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Wh-What!?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "So that is what that was..."
<AquaKoala> Commodus> No one was hurt were they?
<Seraphna> Alita> "I thought it was strange they vanished..."
<DeathStar> 6* Lu shows video of the spirits being sucked into a blast at the Behemoth
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy pauses.
<DeathStar> <Lu> This was a spirit's last memory
<DeathStar> <Lu> But they came back, don't worry
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy sighs in relief.
<Seraphna> Alita> *tilts her head slowly*
<DeathStar> 6* Lu leans back, looking serious
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> So my call... even summoned those watching us?
<Nyaomi> 6She runs her fingers together.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *turns to look at Vyvy*
<DeathStar> <Lu> Before I begin the review, do any of you have any comments or statements you want to make about each other or the mission?
<DeathStar> <Lu> This is your last chance for a statement of record
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> I called the spirits to help us against the aggressive Behemoth..
<Seraphna> Alita> "I thought we did rather well together. Especially for knowing so little about each other's capabilities."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I wouldn't remember even if I could.... *She mumbles*
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> My nature is half soul summoner." 6She peers down, looking a little shamed.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> This team is great and if we all pass I would love to work with all of them again.
<Seraphna> Alita> "We can always work on your ability to control what spirits you summon, Vyvy."
<DeathStar> 6* Lu jots things down, glancing at each other
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We survived with little damage, considering the circumstances."
<DeathStar> <Lu> So you were all happy how each other worked? No complaints?
<AquaKoala> Commodus> None.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> None on my part.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Um...
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Not to say this is such a negative light, but I do have one observation to make.
<DeathStar> <Lu> Oh?
<Seraphna> Alita> "I feel a little bad for poor Zelda... if she had stayed closer I could have healer her." *she looks to Ceilia apologetically*
<DeathStar> 6* Lu looks at Vyvy eagle-eyed
<Seraphna> *healed
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "The behemoth would have slipped form your control eventually..."
<kalonZombe> 6*She rubs Alita's back "I doubt we could have kept her.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> I concede you're a fine leader, Severus, but to say that you never lose... that frightens me.
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> We couldn't keep her pheremoned forever.
<Seraphna> Alita> I suppose...
<Seraphna> * Alita glances up at Vyvy, then Commodus.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Times come when choices to weigh consequences versus that victory do occur, and sometimes you cannot "win" a situation as a leader when it does. Does that mean that the only thing that matters is that we win, and to that ends we are expendable? Meaningless if it means victory?
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> To be honest with myself... "she" wouldn't be happy if I followed someone who thinks that way...
<DeathStar> 6* Lu just jots a journal entry
<Seraphna> Alita> "Perhaps he was just trying to portray confidence. So we would feel good following him."
<AquaKoala> Commodus> In the Legion we either come back victorious or on our shield. Failure is not an option. If there is a problem with that I won't be leader anymore.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Maybe." 6She nods.
<Nyaomi> 6She winces.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "And there you have it."
<DeathStar> <Lu> Well, shall I go on?
<Seraphna> * Alita nods.
<AquaKoala> *Commodus nods.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Yes ma'am..
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Please.
<DeathStar> <Lu> You are all ranked rather low in group synergy. And in how you dealt with the situation. Some groups - granted a rare few - pacified all 5 or captured all 5. You chose for utter destruction. There was tools around the jungle. And plants that could be used for sleep. You had the right idea at first. Also there was friction noted between Sasha and COmmodus for leadership at one point. Also it seemed that you all acted on your own at one point or another despite Commodus' orders, and Commodus you didn't utlilize your group - keeping them behind you a lot. You need to take advantage of your team at times, in positioning. If you are able, draw an enemy to you, and let them hit it from the sides. You cannot always let them cower behind you. 6* She says seriously
<AquaKoala> *Commodus listens
<DeathStar> <Lu> But you passed enough to graduate. We decided that since only Severus and Sasha stepped forward for leader, Severus will continue to be leader until a time you vote him out of it, and Sasha will be your second in command.
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> U-Um..
<DeathStar> <Lu> For now, you will graduate in a few days time.
<DeathStar> 6* Lu turns to Vyvy
<DeathStar> <Lu> Yes?
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> If I might ask-- when did I act on my own?
<DeathStar> <Lu> I will let you review the memories.
<DeathStar> 6* Lu looks. "Toward the end you all began to work really well together though."{
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Yes ma'am.
<Seraphna> ALita> "Perhaps we're just that sort of group that needs time to get to know how we're each going to act to work better."
<kalonZombe> <Ceilia> Yeah.
<DeathStar> 6* Lu rises, spreading her hands. "Keep training together and getting to know each other. Once you graduate, you will get your assignment."
<DeathStar> 6* She smiles, moving off. "Your dorm room is the same your stuff has been moved to."
<AquaKoala> *Commodus salutes
<DeathStar> <Gwen> So Gwen is in a Unit now?
<DeathStar> 6* She does a dance
<Nyaomi> <Vyvy> Yes, Gwen, we are.
<Seraphna> Alita> "Yes... you are. Your two halves don't share memories it seems?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Huh? Two halves?
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen pauses in her dance
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I would not bring this up..."
<Seraphna> * Alita glances at Vyvy for some help.
<Nyaomi> 6Vyvy hugs Gwen.
<Nyaomi> 6She glances back at Alita with a glare from her one showing eye
<Seraphna> * Alita frowns a little.
<DeathStar> 6* The nymph shrugs, then blinks at Vyvy, patting her head. She smiles, and leans over to Sasha. "Now what we are roommates we can read books together!"
<kalonZombe> 6*Ceilia hugs Alita
<DeathStar> -End For Now-

Session Time: Tue Mar 03 00:00:00 2015