Session Start: Sat Jun 07 21:29:54 2008 Session Ident: #lunar-iog2 * TheStoryteller changes topic to '-= Chapter 75: Apotheosis | Location: Lazarus - Faculty Grove | Pool: 100 MXP =- http://storen.rpgcafe.net/IoG/' == SESSION START == Last we left our daring rescue operation, the group has stumbled upon a mysterious garden in the otherwise soulless servitor factory! Humans indeed lived down here at one point, but to truly meet the face of the Director and their friend the way was blocked by 8 bodyguards! They were not going to let you into the sealed room where the ritual was without a fight, and rushed into combat without hesitation. :o >> COMBAT! >> Enemy Front: Sentinel 35-38 >> Enemy Rear: Sentinel 39-42 [Servitor] You will be eliminated! >> Declaration Phase. >> The front servitors target Niri, Saki, Ryllan and Niri each with a crushing blow! * Saki stands resolute, looking more than a little out of place standing as a black armored figure in the midst of a serene garden. She tosses her head; "... you're too high numbered," she concludes, "We're only looking out for number one." >> The rear servitors target Thunder Mikel, Water Mikel, Trune and Water Mikel with a weapon skill! * Mikel` raises an eyebrow at the ones directing their attention towards him. "Oh. Well then." * Trune steps into a defensive position, eying the servitors for now. He looks a little displaced and unsure of what to do next. >> Trune's scanner ability kicks in! The following information is gleaned from the nidentical foes: Sentinel X, 1650 Hp, 360 MP, React 426, Mus 250, Sta 250, Tal 125, Will 175, Dex 250, Agi 175. No weaknesses. Items: Vigor Peach (Heal 1600 HP). Mikel. We should lower these odds. * Mikel starts gathering a crackling whirl of thunder, regarding the back row. "Works for me, Ryllan." * Mikel` for his part lifts a hand, a stream of water starting to flow around him. * Trune blinks several times in rapid succession as he begins to understand a little more how the sevitors work. His look then turns to a slightly surly one. * Ryllan glances over his shoulder at the watery Mikel, "Oh. Supplies. Good plan." * Saki smirks, just a little. "My unholy and terrifying soul sends thanks." Hunkering down, she tenses for the attack. Will your unholy and terrifying soul keep those gauntlets away from us now? * Saki keeps smirking. "I doubt it; that was me." * Mikel lets out a sigh. >> Battle Phase. >> Ryllan dematerializes! Mikels are both Jolted! >> Thunder's action. << er Thunder Mikel >> * Mikel raises the whirl of thunder, suddenly flinging his arm out. Chains of electricty take flight, arcing over the front lines to wrap around and bind the enemy rear! "None of that now, I'm not in the mood to get hit." >> Mikel casts Expecting a Shock on the rear formation! With Ryllan's aid it is enlarged to hit all 4 targets... and they are promptly neutralized as a threat as the 6 Series recieve an industrial grade taser shot. Sentinel 39-42 are all FREEZE for 3 rounds! >> Water Mikel! * Mikel` gestures with his staff, the stream of water wrapping around it and flying towards the enemy front. A sharp turn and it suddenly engulfs the entire line, tendrils grabbing at their supplies to drag into the flow and back to the director. Mikel for his part simply reaches in with his free hand. >> Thieving Tides is also extended as the front is buffetted by a pilfering wave of magical water. Servitor 35-38 each recieve 412 damage and have items stolen! Mikel gets 3 x Vigor Peach, though the last one merely nets him a weaker Jasmine (Heal 800) instead. * Mikel` pulls out the items, juggling them for a few moments one after another before tucking them away into his jacket. Thanks for the help. >> Saki's action. * Saki blasts forward ahead of the servitors, playing a game of chicken with the one heading her direction; it's like she's not even trying as her run breaks into the simplest of straight shots at the servitor's face, backed up by a succession of jabs and a final bullrushing charge that lacks any of her usual drive. >> Saki uses a Torrent of Blows on sentinel 36! 141, 140, 126, 149, 138! >> Saki loses 72 willpower! But her attacks drain 67 back! >> The servitors begin the coutner attack! >> Sentinel 35 attacks Niri, but Tanan intercepts for his master - 66, 68! >> Sentinel 36 retorts to Saki, smashing her with his axe but it doesn't stop her in the slightest. Missed! >> Sentinel 37 attacks Ryllan with more success, but he is a tough nut to crack... 109, 122! >> Sentinel 38 does what his brother could not as Saki is cut up by the carbide hatchet.. 136, 125! << hay Stor, Ryl's demat'd >> << whoops >> >> Ryllan is dematerialized. the attack series misses! >> the effect fades * Ryllan doesn't even blink as the strikes sweep through him with no effect. << also see ooc >> * Saki sidesteps out of the attack, merely swaying past the servitor with a sigh. "You really weren't paying attention," she adds - rather hypocritically as the next attack blindsides her, sending her sprawling. >> Niri's action. >> The Rear Sevitors are paralyzed and cannot act! * Mikel looks at Saki, trying very hard to not snicker a little bit. >> Niri sings a Tenuto, as her stamina and willpower are bolstered! >> Trune's action. >> trune was defending. * Trune remains in a defensive position! >> Servitors in the rear auto cure their stat maladies at round end! FREEZE removed. >> Ryllan recovers 28 MP from his shiny new cape! >> Round 2 >> Declaration Phase. >> The front line continues to relentlessly push the group back. The servitors once again align to their specific front line targets, as Niri comes under fire from 2 of them. (for real this time :P) >> the rear row does likewise, as they pull out scoped rifles and try to snipe the rear row defenders with two beads on Ryllan. << er >> << two beads on Thunder Mikel that is. >> * Mikel frowns. * Saki shrugs off the axe as that servitor turns away from her, spinning with a evil grin to face her specific enemy once more. * Trune grits his teeth and holds the eightfold spire aloft, as the tip of the spear glows a soft green. Arcs of plant energy seep erratically from the ground and travel upwards, collecting into crystal. * Mikel snaps his fingers, conjuring up another whirlwind of electric chains linked to the gem at the tip of his staff. "Encore!" * Mikel` glances at Trune for a split second before returning his attention to the battle itself, conjuring up the tides once again. * Ryllan focuses once more, linking his power with that of the Mikels. >> Battle Phase. >> Niri is defending! Trune begins to attempt to channel Elementalor power... >> Thunder's action. * Mikel swings the staff, letting the chains of the storm bind yet again. >> Expecting a Shock performs an encore duo with Ryllan once more, as all four are once again stymied by the electroshock therapy! FREEZE 3 rounds! Sentinel 41 manages to resist it for a brief moment before he too succumbs. 2 rounds instead. >> Water Mikel! * Mikel` mimics the same swing, the tide rushing in as the chains hold them down. "And now a few more for the road..." >> The Gemini twin of flowing streams once again turns to robbery, as the now immobilize servitors all have 4 Vigor Peaches stolen from them and are slapped by 425 damage! >> Saki's action. * Saki has apparently been riled into activity: in a low spin, she rounds on 'her' servitor and a low and vicious gut punch is turned into a series of snap kicks that throw the thing backwards. >> Saki once again launches into a furious assault, spending her own lifeforce to inflict pain.. the servitor dodges some of it, but it's simply too much for even the evolved body to avoid. 126, 135, 133, 130! >> Setinel 36 is Ko'd! >> saki loses 72 willpower, but regains 52! >> The servitors once again attack in formation, however Saki has punched a hole literally in their lines for a brief moment. >> Servitor 35 & 38 gang up on Niri, but her magic and her sacred sword bat away the worst of it.. 44, 50, 62! >> Sentinel 37 once again attacks Ryllan, as his mystical protection is no longer as issue. 129, 122! >> the rear line is paralyzed! >> Tanan's action. >> Tanan uses the momentum of Niri's blocks, and returns the energy to her attacker in the form of a Flurry of painful crystalline spikes! >> Sentinel 35 recieves 136, 130, 144, 124, 131 damage from the strike. >> Trune successfully commands Saturn to appear! A ray of light wells up from the ground to meet with a beam of greenish ethereal power that crashes violently through the cieling. Where the locus of the force converges, out steps the visage of the Plant avatar. ....Saturn. * Trune pants slightly, falling to a knee as the summon succeeds. >> The manifestation is weak as was the case with Mars, but it still is nothing to be laughed at. "Oh my, there is a garden here? Who would have guessed." [Saturn] But miracles are closer than you think. >> The Servitors auto cure themselves. How annoying. >> Ryllan once more restores 28 Mp. * Mikel` frowns, resting his staff on his shoulder as he regards Saturn for a couple moments. * Niri is now known as Amy * Amy is now known as Niri Nothing appears to be out of the ordinary, though Trune finds the headache he had ignored for a time under the seal to be slowly coming back. Is it the summon, or simply because Zophar's revival is more and more eminent? >> Round 3 >> Declaration Phase. * Trune squints slightly, and for a moment looks a little alarmed, but he takes a deep breath, going back to his passive, almost withdrawn look. Well, as withdrawn s you can be in combat. * Mikel` tchs, returning his attention towards the enemies. "Oh, hell with this. Ryllan, let's just take 'em now." He holds out his free hand, spark of blue taking form. [Saturn] Trune, are you going to be alright? Your psychic eminations are still very faint. Allow me to protect you. >> The servitors once again line up to attack rather predictably. The front and rear row now only has to deal with them one on one, but the resurgent 41 that defied the freeze moreso, targets a desperation move at Ryllan. * Ryllan looks back at Mikel, then nods, "We don't have time to play any more games." * Saki glances at the servitors with a grin as they absolutely fail to break ranks; left to her own devices, she clenches a fist and starts talking to herselves. "... looks like it's a chance to get ready for the main event, then. Let's go." It's obvious to Saki that they are trying to delay you as long as possible. >> Battle Phase. >> Thunder Mikel! * Mikel points his staff at number 41. "Down." A crack of thunder, a blast of lightning sears past everyone else and crashes headlong into him. >> Sentinel 41 is summarily struck by a booming thunderclap that knocks him painfully to the ground. 916 damage! he is down but not out. >> water Mikel! * Mikel` casts the spark up into the air, Ryllan's magics splitting it off into multiples that enter each enemy in the rear. He clenches his hand into a fist, smirking. "Freeze." >> Water Mikel dispenses with the parlor tricks and throws his full might behind his willforce. Cold Blood is magnified as the entire row now feels the deep freeze through every cell fo their body... 1179 damage to all four! >> Sentinel 41 is sent into a permanent ice age! KO! >> Saki's action. * Saki hisses at a jolt of sudden pain; the source becomes obvious as she sweeps a hand through the air in front of her, leaving a thick black cloud of her aura hanging in front of her. She regards it for a slow second, as it hovers and billows, then thrusts a hand into it with another raw yelp of pain that fast becomes an angry rising note. * Saki 's form wavers for a moment, lost in a magical sort of heat haze, and then she pushes forward and /through/ the cloud in a leap... that two of her land from. As she straightens and checks herself over, Rachel's slightly indistinct spirit floats just above and behind her, grinning like a madman. "That's more like it." * Mikel and his twin both look at Saki and Rachel, wide-eyed at the display. * Trune stares slack-jawed at Saki. * Saki straightens, smiling to herself, and Rachel hovers down to cover her back as they both take on the same rather archaic stance. "... take them out," Saki orders. >> Saki chooses to dispense with these fodder and focus on the looming epic conflict. Epoch Install & prophetguards Cry drain 350 of her willpower away in exchange for a massive power increase! Her body takes on a Chaotic Soul effect, as all sources of pain are magnified and magic itself is sucked into a black hole that swirls about her form. * Mikel` and the other Mikel edge away from Saki. * Tanan makes a short 'hrmph' noise Only Saki's raw discipline now holds her back from becoming like Emili and Pandora... to her friends she now registers almost similarly. * Niri twists her mouth in slight discomfort at the sensation. * Trune 's mouth is set into a hard line, and he shakes his head several times. >> The servitors move to begin another assault, but Saturn waves her hand in rebuke. "There will be none of that." The plants in the area begin to glow fiercely and vines from every side sprout in an instant to tangle up the guardians. As they lay helpless, saturn gathers the raw Plant energy in her projection and fires countless bolt of force into their bodies. * Ryllan looks at Saki, a frown flickering over his face. >> It culminates in a massive explosion as life is both created and destroyed at a whim. Gaia Nova! >> All Sentinels suffer 852 damage! >> Only Sentinel 37 & 38 are able to remain in one piece. Others KO'd! Saturn loses 432 EP! (1919/2351) * Saki nods, awaiting the moment that they can break through the ranks; Rachel, glum, points the survivors out to Saturn with typical levels of aplomb. "You missed some." >> The remaing pair, stagger, but do not hesitate, giving their all to defend the sealed chambers. Ryllan is once again hit for 144. The other nicks Saki, as the first detrimental effects of her new power become felt... it hurts more than it should! 155, 172! >> Niri's action. Right, this needs to end! * Niri leaps forward, striking repeatedly with her sword at the nearest servitor. She attacks relentlessly and swiftly, her blade a blur. >> Niri swings the sword of Althena, cutting down theose that block her path to her dearest friend. 115 damage to 37 - KO'd! 124 to 38 - also KO'd! >> The Sentinel's formation guarding the door is wiped out! Ryllan, catch! >> VICTORY! * Mikel` wings the various peaches and other ill gotten gains his way. Saturn uses the remnants of her willforce to entangle the pieces of the servitors that she did not literally un-create so they do not reform. * Trune lowers the Eightfold Spire, and sucks in yet another breath, knowing the worst is yet to come. >> 24 MXP too! * TheStoryteller changes topic to '-= Chapter 75: Apotheosis | Location: Lazarus - Faculty Grove | Pool: 24 MXP =- http://storen.rpgcafe.net/IoG/' * Saki glances back at the others, and then looks down and registers her own wounds, holding out a hand for one of the fruits. "We haven't got long to wait. Get ready." * Trune pulls out his whiteboard, writing, "I'll do what I need to. Let's get to Vytor." * Mikel` gestures, sending a refreshing rain across the entire party. >> Tanan focuses for Niri since I missed it. 152/57 restored. * Ryllan presses the Jasmine into Saki's hand, "Save the fruit for now." >> Water Mikel invokes Renewing Rain, as the group recovers 641 MP each. Saki however, chows down on the mgic for 180 willpower. << ...MP? >> << sexy >> << er HP >> * Niri lets out a breath as her strength is restored. "...Whew. We ready for round 2?" * Mikel snaps his fingers. "Enhancement spells. Let's go in with everything ready." * Saki nods in understanding, applying it to her problems; above her, the refreshing vertical rain arcs sharply as it gets near Rachel, orbiting around her then being sucked inwards. "Yes," states Saki without a doubt. Saturn is also refreshed by the magic. "Thank you, Mikel. I have to admit that skill is quite extraordinary for a human to display. I wonder if Jupiter or Neptune would be jealous." * Mikel` chuckles. "Maybe. It took me a while to get it to work right." >> Saki consumes the Jasmine, which works properly. 800 restored! * Ryllan focuses on Niri and Tanan, "Let's get this spread around." The bodies of the servitors lay helpless to impede you, as the chamber shakes a few times. from the hole that Saturn's appearance made you can hear shouts and explosions from far above to the surface, as a thin ray of light streams in. Right. Offense and defense then, Ryllan? * Saki checks herself over impatiently, and just about gets time to nod in satisfaction before the sudden light makes her look up. "... there's our time limit." The secure door ahead of you has a locking code upon it, but probably can be destroyed with enough force applied. Behind it eminates a dreadful aura -- * Trune looks impatient, and steps towards the door, trying to figure out a way to open it. Hold on, Trune "Do it." * DNW is now known as Rogar * Rogar steps through the door as it opens, a grim expression on his face. The door snaps shut behind him extremely quickly, but its clear that there's some kind of activity going on behind him. * Niri sings, her voice echoed by Tanan as they pull off a duet of Crescendo and Tenuto. Persistent, aren't we? * Trune 's eyes widen in alarm as Rogar steps through, and he takes a quick step backwards. * Ryllan causes magic to swirl around the party, pulling Niri's voice to wrap around the party, "Take him!" Oh, you have no idea. I distinctly remember killing you before. * Mikel` holds up his hand, blue spark already forming. "Let's try it again." Hrmph. * Saki bolts forward, Rachel close behind, to intercept Rogar and protect the party. "We're simply cockroaches. A couple of your soldiers practically lost their heads when we said hello." Where's Vytor, Rogar? * Trune hisses and points his spear straight at Rogar, glaring daggers at Rogar. «ooc: ugh, must be tired. Reptetive again » * Rogar reaches up and tears the headband from his forehead, revealing a microchip implanted there. "He's safe. The process is underway even as we speak." * Rachel barks a laugh. "Funny definition of 'safe'." * Tanan speaks in an almost friendly voice, as though giving advice. "Die." * Rogar draws his axe, flips the axehead down towards the ground, and slams the end of the handle into the chip. It sparks a few times, but otherwise does nothing. How nice of you to get us started. This time is going to be different. I haven't been asked to hold back. Its time for me to make you understand WHY I'm not frightened of you. >> Rogar smashes the MRN chip in his forehead! ALmost immediately a surge of raw information and combat expertise surges into every cell of his body! * Trune looks leery; this obviously can't be a good thing. * Trune 's face then melts into an expression of disbelief and horror, his gaze locked on Rogar's face. What you need to understand is that it doesn't matter if you're afraid. We're not interested in your excuses or your boasting. You're outdated, creature. Ahhhh, but don't worry. We won't make you suffer long. You know, people keep thinking that. It's nothing personal. We would, mind. * Saki - not Rachel - growls in anger. "We'll tear you apart, afraid or not. Just try to keep your head on your shoulders." But you're just not important enough today. * Rogar rights his axe, and slips into a combat pose. Come back when you can take time and space and punch us with it. * Rachel just looks like she's enjoying this. "Oi, rock! Two to one we're the finishing blow. Appropriate odds, right?" >> Boss Combat - vs Alpha Rogar! Brave words. Lets see if you can back them up. * Trune tenses, and pulls out his whiteboard. He holds it aloft - mostly aimed towards Rogar but apparently to the rest of the party as well should they care to read it, "I won't hold back! Out of our way!" >> Rogar's unleashed skills invoke Immoveable Object.. his defend actions are now free moves! >> trune's mental scanners have a time getting a grip on his new power, but eventually the following is revealed. 9900 HP, 450 MP, React 495, Mus 300, Sta 300, Tal 150, Will 225, Dex 300, Agi 195, No weaknesses, No immunities, Rare Items: Golden Light (Heal 500 MP), Vigor Peach (Heal 1600 HP). Mmmmm. I'll take that bet. Can't lose to something like you, now can we... [Saturn] This one is different than the others. Biotechnology evolved to an amazing level. I would study him, but considering the cirumstances... You can study his pieces. * Rogar inhales once, readies his axe, and focuses on Ryllan. >> Rogar's instictive abilities kick in, as Iresistible Force also fires off. His HP and Mp are regenerating! >> Declaration Phase. Session Time: Sun Jun 08 00:00:00 2008 * Trune rummages through his backpack, pulling out a medium sized red stone that glows with a ruddy hue. * Saki blasts off from her starting line, aiming directly for Rogar in a full-out dash and leaving Rachel behind. "--we'll bring you down, bastard!" Back at the starting line, Rachel tuts, mutters "Language!", and fades out of view. * Ryllan grins, tilting his head at Rogar, "Try it." Meanwhile, he closes his eyes, focusing on Tanan and Niri's energies. * Niri concentrates, humming to tune herself for a strengthening song. Tanan's harmonics echo hers as she does so. >> Saturn prepares to set up a defensive perimeter of thorns around the front lines. >> Battle Phase. >> Thunder Mikel Jolts and bounces it to Water as well! Ryllan dematerializes! Rogar is defending, but that doesn't seem to stop his attack in the slightest. >> Super Saki of Chaos ! * Saki powers straight forwards and past Rogar, as if she'd outright missed her attack - but that's when Rachel suddenly materialises in front of Rogar, driving him back with a sudden set of kicks that bely her lack of body. He is driven straight back into Saki, who has rounded and leapt to assault Rogar in a brutal falling punch aimed straight at his marred forehead. >> 72 of Saki's essence is sacrificed as she literally double teams Rogar and avoids his most skillful of defenses as a result of it. Torrent of Blows! 160, 159, 166, 150, 155 delt! * Niri gives a low whistle and nods approvingly at the two of them >> Rogar is no fool, as he has prepared for this eventuality, brutally counterattacking the woman and her dark side with Hex Hatchet! 204, 188, 192! * Rogar wastes no time and savages Saki and Rachel with a counterstrike! >> Saki drains 79 life back into herself as well. * Niri raises an eyebrow at Rogar, mentally recalculating in light of this. * Saki snarls and takes the sequence of blows right across her front, staggering back; Rachel's image fluctuates wildly as she is hit, but stabilises as she recovers her focus, hopping two steps back and out of Dodge. >> The Mikel's hold their spells, waiting for a signal... >> Rogar's action. * Rogar races at Ryllan and winds up for a powerful swing! >> Rogar attacks Ryllan, his powerful blow calculated just enough to remove his protective phasing shield. It drops. >> Niri/Tanan! * Ryllan opens his eyes, "And that is why we are not afraid of you." * Tanan resonates with Niri's voice. "Listen to our s-...! I mean. Ahem." * Ryllan throws his hands wide, sending energies rippling through the party. * Niri raises an eyebrow at Tanan, quirking a smile as she sings her duet with him. (Or so to speak) >> The dynamic duo and the magical manipulator Ryllan send the songs washing over the group! Crescendo enhances Tal & Musc by 50% on T.Mikel, Saki, Niri, Saturn. Tenuto likewise buffs the Sta & Will of T.Mikel, Saki, Ryllan, Trune. T.Mikel burns 30 Mp to share the two boosts with his watery coutnerpart! Everyone re-energized? * Mikel smirks as the electricty making him up suddenly sparks, the gathered spell growing even stronger. "Much better! Let's get this going." >> saturn finds time in the magical mileu to cast Bramble Barrier on the front lines for 120 EP! >> Plant-aligned coutnering enabled. >> Mikel acts! * Mikel holds the staff up, the star dragon diamond flashing yellow before a bolt of lightning arcs up above the battlefield. It spreads out, forming a dome that unleashes a blast of the same upon Rogar even as more gathers for follow up attack. * Mikel` swings the staff as this happens, sending a stream of water rushing towards the Servitor. "Hand 'em over." >> Mikel casts Gathering Storms! Rogar is struck by the lightning for a mere 388 damage as he blocks the power, though more is gathering... >> However, the unexpected occurs this time around. As the willforce envelops him, Rogar internalizes the power and projects it as a barrier of his own. Galvanize! He is Immune to Thunder aligned willforce for 2 rounds! * Mikel raises an eyebrow. >> Mikel attempts to use Thieving Tides, striking Rogar for 401 damage. He manages to steal the Vigor Peach, but again the surge of power follows as Rogar forges his body against something more. Galvanize! Immune to water for 2 rounds! Hmph. >> Trune's action. ...That can't be good. * Trune quirks his lip at Rogar, then tosses the reddish stone in his hands once, twice, before pitching it forward. It suddenly bursts into a brilliant display of pyrotechnics! [saturn] It looks like this complicates things... but does it shield against all energy? >> Trune consumes the Flame Stone as he is granted a momentary burst of magical force! 546 damage. However, Rogar again Galvanizes his body in the furnace, now Immune to Fire as well for 2 rounds! * Rogar remains calm and cool even as his flesh is seared by the stone. * Niri says in a low voice, hopefully only audible to her allies, "Right! I think we're going to have to cycle our elemental attacks." >> Rogar's immunities tick down - Fire/Thunder/Water 1 round left. His Hp and Mp also regenerate.. +1000 HP, +45 MP. >> Ryllan regains 28 Mp! >> Round 2 >> Declaration Phase. << Stor, see OOC for a mo >> * Ryllan clenches a hand into a fist, watching Rogar carefully, "Just how secure are you, behind your walls?" * Rogar readies his axe for attack, angling for Saki this time around. * Saki reworks her stance in the blink of an eye; Rachel waves as her image flits away. "See you later~." * Trune yanks another stone out of his backpack: this one has a beautiful emerald sheen and glows softly with plant energies. * Saki shifts amongst the brambles around her, settling into what looks like her offensive stance... and preparing to block the incoming attack. «ooc: recon earlier attack! » * Trune pauses for a moment, and then yanks out what looks to be a small, worn book from his backpack. He stares intently at one of the pages, concentrating. >> Battle Phase. >> Rogar continues to stay in defensive stance! >> Ryllan uses a pre-emptive ability! * Ryllan slashes his hand as though it were a blade, and the enchantments surrounding Rogar simply fall away, shattered. * Mikel starts gathering power again, eyes dancing as he watches the willforce flaring up left and right. * Mikel` conjures up the streams again, smirking. >> Rogar's Galvanizes are removed and his regeneration halts temporarily! He however quickly Galvanizes against Air willforce! >> Saki is defending, and switches her stance in an instant to Raging Inferno. Chaos effects and stat boosts removed. Mus/Dex up, Sta/Will down. Coutnering enabled! >> 90 of her essence is lost. >> Mikels! * Mikel aims as if he's firing a gun. "Bang." A retort of lightning follows. * Mikel` follows up with another stream of thieving water! >> Rogar suffers 1314 damage from the Thunder and 599 from Tides. Mikel is now a Golden Light richer. Rogar is also Galvanized versus both elements for 2 rounds! Gathering storms is rendered harmless by the immunity, 1 damage. >> rogar's action. * Mikel` offers Rogar a cheery smile as he holds up the Light, flicking it into a pocket. * Rogar dashes straight on at Saki, then leaps away from her without warning, and shifts his attention towards Ryllan. Watch closely now. * Rogar stomps his foot into the ground, causing 4 slabs of stone to rise up from the ground and slam into place around Ryllan.! Rogar then crouches down an punches the ground, and a plume of magma erupts beneath Ryllan., spewing ash and smoke like a volcano. Rogar hurls his axe at the volcano and shatters it into pieces, leaving Ryllan. buried beneath the rubble of its destruction! >> Rogar Feints! His mauever switches to Ryllan, its true target! >> Ground Zero! Fire and earth assaults the meta magic user, as his willforce is turned into a gigantic molten mess that punishes his isolence. 296 MP destroyed, 888 damage suffered! * Rogar reaches out his his hand, and his axe flies back into it. * Niri winces. "Ryllan! You all right?" Still feeling smug? * Mikel` measures Ryllan for a moment. "He's still standing. I'd say we are." * Saki glowers at Rogar from behind her guard, and breaks out of her move right as Rogar throws the axe, too late to do anything about it. "Tch--!" she growls to herself as she bolts back on the attack. >> Niri/Tanan! * Ryllan breaks out of the ash and rubble, his knife finally out and glowing blue, "Was that supposed to impress me?" No, that was supposed to be lesson 1. * Tanan extends a web of spikes into the air around Rogar, wrapping around him. "I'm sorry, I couldn't hear you over the sound of you not getting away this time." This is getting tedious. Are you going to be much longer? Depends on how quickly you learn your place. We already know our place, Rogar. It's standing between our friends and any who might try to harm them. * Niri lashes out with a burst of celestial sound, a cascading harmony that whirls furiously around Rogar. >> Tanan uses Crystal Lattice! Rogar's Muscle and Stamina are reduced by 50% as sacred crystal array crushes him tightly. 442 damage. >> Rogar counter attacks Tanan with Hex Hatchet! * Rogar rages at Tanan, despite the crystal spines digging into his flesh! * Niri grins at Rogar, almost with pride. Having fun? >> 83, 87, 89! Rogar also focuses for 990 HP and 45 MP returned! The Lattice squeezes him for 386 damage and Niri drains 38 MP back. The plant barrier also counters for 199, but he also galvanizes to Plant! * Rogar throws Niri a knowing smile. * Tanan makes a pleased sound. "Hmmmm. Yes, struggle. Work those deeper! We'll see how well you regenerate yourself when I'm wrapped around your bones." >> Niri follows up with Musica Universalis! Rogar's block buffers the assaults, but still it connects and surprisingly no shield is triggered. 1152! * Mikel` smirks. "So, there's things you can't quite manage to deflect." >> trune's action. * Trune snaps to attention, and holds the small leather bound book aloft, where it glows with a faint, holy light. A few moments pass, and nothing seems to happen, until suddenly a burst of blue energy emits from the book and slams headlong into Rogar, plowing through his defenses! * Niri grins as well, glancing at Mikel. "I should say so." * Rogar calmly raises his wrist to his face, whereupon a small communicator can now be seen, "Testing, testing. Respond to my voice, 6-12." >> Trune uses Votive Flare! The holy fire, while weak, avoids triggering Rogar's barriers and slams into his side for 315 damage! << er 415. >> Vytor's Voice> Unit 6-12 responding and awaiting orders. * Trune looks up at Rogar in shock, dropping his book. Is everything in order? Vytor's Voice> Confirmed. * Mikel` narrows his eyes, the shadows within the watery form gathering. Very well then. Voice pattern authorization Rogar 1. Delete all command codes and persona shells. Confirm. * Trune mouths something...after a few moments it's apparent he's mouthing, 'no, no, no' over and over again. Vytor's Voice> Deleting. Stand by. * Niri freezes and stares at Rogar. >> Rogar's Defiance skill triggers, as his 2 reduced stats are normalized by +50%. The debuffs are cancelled. * Niri suddenly cries out, "NO!" She starts to launch herself at Rogar, before realizing she has no idea what she intends to do, and halts. << Lattice however remains active >> The sad truth is, I don't even have to beat you anymore. Once 6-12's persona shell is gone, his body will be primed for Zophar to inhabit. And with all his command codes deleted, no one can will be able to control him. >> Ryllan recovers 28 MP * Niri looks at the others in panic. Tanan can hear her thinking frantically at him, "What now? What now?" But WHY? What good is his body without Vytor in it? What makes him any different from any of the rest of you if that happens?? ...Ryllan! How many can hold him here? >> Round 3 You. Me. >> Declaration Phase. * Mikel` nods. "The rest break through, then?" * Rogar changes his expression from smug, to annoyed. "Its Zophar's orders. Even if I disagree with them I won't countermand them." * Tanan sounds faintly angry, but with a calm overlay. "That is.. a shame. I would.. prefer that the body Zophar uses not be Vytor's. Oh, but Rogar... I want your precious god to manifest. I want it most dearly. Let me give you a taste, a delicious preview of what we're going to do him." * Trune snarls under his breath, holding the Eightfold Spire forwards, the tip of the spear is now glowing a deep black. He glares at Rogar in sheer defiance and anger unlike anyhting the group has seen before. He almost looks...wild. * Saki doesn't pause an instant in her attack run. "Good for you," she adds quietly, "But you tried that before." Rachel flicks back into existence once more, directly opposite Rogar's position from where Saki currently is and speeding in just as fast. From beyond the door the sinister aura seems to be increasing in power. Trune and Tanan both can feel in every fiber of their being as Zophar's presence draws closer, the mind's eye picturing it lingering hungrily over Vytor. * Rogar turns his attention to Niri and Tanan this time. * Niri meets Rogar's gaze with rage and panic in her eyes. * Mikel glances at Trune for a moment, chuckling. "Trune! Ditch the promise. Try to aim for the door." Rogar, tell me WHY. Why does Zophar want Vytor? Tell me now! >> Saturn apparently experienced a momentary flux of power as Trune reacts, though she rights the transmission once more. "Our enemy is waking soon. It will be a nightmare if he does so." * Trune shoots Mikel a greatful look underneath all of the rage. It's nice to get an okay over something he's obviously gonna do regardless. Niri? We're should just carve him in half him now. * Mikel heaves a sigh, trying to catch everyone's attention. "I'm cracking open the door. Get ready to leave this speedbump in the dust!" Simple irony. I was to be his vessel before the defect came to the attention of the Director. But once Zophar realized that a servitor was among the ranks of his enemies, he changed his mind. * Mikel gathers up a bolt of lightning, shifting his attention. "You talk too much." * Saki skids to a halt, looking behind her at the huge door. Rachel does the same, and smirks slowly. "The big boss is on the way," she adds, "The fire's got a fire to fight." Saki pauses a moment, then nods. "--Professor! Guess you win!" and they're both headed for the door on a very familiar collateral damage mission. * Mikel` flicks out the Golden Light from his pocket, hurling it towards Ryllan. "We'll hold him here!" * Rogar calmly prepares for the blitzing he's about to recieve. * Niri shakes her head in disgust. "That's IT? That's the only reason? It seems we overestimated our enemy." * Ryllan holds a peach up in the air, even as he catches the Light and crushes it against his chest, basking in the energies. He holds up a hand toward Tanan as well, waiting, "You're done." * Niri readies her sword, giving Rogar a cold stare. "Tanan's right, though. It's high time you were out of our way." Saki! Save me a piece! Come them. Make me fear you. No need. Just die already. >> Battle Phase. * Tanan lights up for a moment, then dims, the energy flowing into the sword, its blade dancing. "Do you know what this weapon is, Rogar? This is.. fitting." >> As the round starts and he is bereft of his viatlity, Irresistible Force renews itself, stronger this time. Regen on! >> Rogar remains defending reoslutely, though even he cannot block the door way from being damaged >> Mikels! * Mikel` gives Ryllan a boost. * Mikel aims at the door, murmuring another 'bang'. Another thunderbolt takes flight. >> Water Gemini twin hurls the Golden Light at Ryllan as his mental reserves refill. +500 Mp! * Rogar makes no effort to stop Mikel's lightning attack on the door. * Ryllan pulls out a peach from one of the many pouches he has strapped to him. He holds it contemplatively for a moment, "You cannot touch me." he says, spitting a bit of blood to the side, "I get that you're fighting a delaying action here. I can respect that. There's just one problem." * Ryllan throws the peach up into the air, where it starts to glow with blue energy. His blade flashes forward twice, and four slices of peach float before him. A gesture of his hand, and 3 of them spin off, towards Saki, Niri, and Saturn./me throws the peach up into the air, where it starts to glow with blue energy. His blade flashes forward twice, and four slices of peach float before him. A gesture of his hand, and 3 of them s "I'm better at it." As he says this, he takes the last slice from where it hangs in the air and pops it into his mouth, all his wounds closing instantly. >> Mikel's lightning magic buffets the reinforced gateway. It is damaged, but it will take more than that to crash through it! >> Ryllan munches on the ill-gotten item and is imemdiately rejuvenated. HP Max! >> He spreads the love around as it is restoring not only himself but Saki, Niri, Saturn as well. >> Saki's action. >> She shifts back into her Dark Stance and lets loose upon the sealed entryway to the deeper regions of the pit. Her mighty Torrent procceds to throw a greal deal of holes in the buckling material. But even that is not yet enough to destroy it. * Rogar makes no effort to stop Saki either. << since that was also immediate, she only loses 72 willpower, not the additional 150 whichw as healed by the peach.) >> >> Rogar * Saki all but rebounds off the door; unwilling to give up, she starts matching blows with Rachel next to her. They both look eager to get through it, though whether to save Vytor or take on Zophar is debatable. Lesson 2. * Rogar begins his assault with a vicious snap kick, sending Niri straight into the air! In the blink of an eye, Rogar is already in mid-air, and hurls his axe when Niri reaches his line of sight. The axe blasts through and ahead of Niri, before pausing in mid-air to lash out again on its own, sending Niri barreling back to Rogar! * Rogar is ready, and with a double fist smash sends Niri back the other way. Again the axe lashes out like before, sending Niri back to Rogar. The servitor and axe continue their merciless pounding, sending Niri bouncing back and forth in mid-air like a pinball. Rogar ends the game with a vicious heel kick that sends Niri hurtling towards the ground like a meteor! * Rogar is again at ground level again in the blink of an eye, and intercepts the falling Niri with a fist into the back! He lets the now dazed Niri drop for a moment, then is on the attack once again with a vicious series of slashes with his axe as Niri begins to fall to the ground. * Rogar ends the torment with a massive overhead strike that sends Niri bouncing off the ground, followed by an explosive swing of his axe that sends Niri spiraling away from him! Rogar slips back into the ready position, and surveys his opposition for his next victim. >> Megaton Cleave! This version is much stronger than you remember, as even the protected Niri is smashed by the pure unbridled force of the attack for 1310 damage! Tch! You alright? * Mikel` narrows his eyes, blue light starting to gather again. >> Rogar is coutnered by the plant shield, but it is ineffective. 1 damage. Lattice also damages him for a paltry 167 this time, and Niri recovers 17 MP. >> Saturn begins to focus her energies in the garden, as the vines that held the servitor bodies begin to pry and corrode the doorway with natural acids.. >> Niri/Tanan Hmrph. ...lesson three. * Ryllan raises a hand slowly towards Tanan, and blue light springs up around Niri's feet, "Take him." * Mikel is sparking wildly now, energy already gathering once again. >> Niri and Tanan dash foward, empowered by Ryllan's magic, the Sword of Althena crying for his blood who woudl dare block the way to the true enemy! Niri uses Flurry! * Niri coughs, staggering. "...I'm okay, Tanan." She fixes Rogar with a steely glare, then nods once to Ryllan and darts forward at Rogar. Her sword moves in a blur of motion. * Niri attacks ferociously, her face a mask of uncharacteristic rage. * Tanan glows brightly as Niri assaults Rogar, the light flowing into their blade with each strike. As Niri's attack comes to an end, his crystaline core grows dark, and the sword flares brightly, almost blinding anyone looking at it. It comes back down in one final swing, releasing all the energy as it strikes! >> The blade clangs off his axe, rending his flesh in several spots, though his restored defense holds up better than expected. 131, 120, 122, 125, 133! >> Tanan's powerful strike follows up as a coup de grace, dealing 1263 damage! >> Bloodied, the evil servitor prepares a Hex Hatchet! As they attack in tendem they suffer 6 coutnerstrikes! * Rogar slams his axe once again into Niri and Tanan, making them pay for their attacks! * Niri grunts in pain as she is attacked anew, coughing blood as she staggers under Rogar's blows. >> 122, 135, 135, 129, 127, 130. Niri is overwhelmed by the damage and KO'd in her zeal. Lattice fires off and the pair manages to salvage 18 Mp from 181 damage delt for his attack. The Plant barrier deals 1 damage to his immunity. * Rogar kicks Niri's unconcious body away. * Niri crumples and falls to the ground, unmoving as Rogar applies his boot to her side. * Trune snarls, the tip of his spear glowing even brighter. He traces some willforce symbols in the air with determination. * Mikel` blinks once. Then the shadowy depths become his entire being, blue light crackling around him. His form shifts, growing even stronger as he stares at Rogar. >> Watery Mikel is filled with a righteous vengeance.. Icy Clarity! Muscle up to maximum limit! Vytor's Voice> Command codes successfully deleted. Deleting all persona shells. Stand by. >> Rogar also focuses from his strikes, regaining 990 HP and 45 MP. >> Trune's action. >> Truen strains against the seal to perform a Mystic Channeling.. doublecasting! * Trune twirls his spear once, and suddenly thrusts it downwards, tracing a circle around himself. The circle suddenly flares with an flux of willforce that pulses slowly, like a heartbeat. Trune extends one hand towards himself, as shadowy energy seeps from the spear towards Trune, and goes into him. He once again builds up a huge amount of shadowy energy, glaring at Rogar in pure hatred. >> Mimir's Well blesses him with the familiar aura of power.. Tal up 50%. Will at maximum. It is followed by a unsteady but still no less lethal Ebon Eye that begins to form behind Rogar's form... << er redundant. blah. >> * Trune glare of anger is still there, but a sly smirk slowly appears on his lips as a huge mass of shadow energy appears behind Rogar. Trune pulls out his whiteboard and writes something in haste, and fips it to Rogar, "You're not the only one who can pull that trick. Behind you, fucker." >> Trune's shadowy patron instead blasts the door with willforce, as it prepares to give way as a result of the incessant beatings! >> Rogar's elemental immunities fade. His stats are normal. He regenerates 1000 HP and 45 MP. Ryllan regenrates 28 MP. << Mikel's final Gather Storms also hit hit for 1 damage. >> >> Round 4 >> The door looks like it will collapse at any time, though Rogar defends it with the last once of his strength. The program must be completed. * Rogar adopts a defensive pose again, taking deep breaths. Vytor's Voice> ERROR! No persona shells found. Unable to delete. * Rogar changes his expression from calm to disbelief. "WHAT?! Explain! Now!" * Mikel starts juggling a spark of lightning back and forth, staring at Rogar. "Looks like you screwed up. Now, then. * Ryllan hears, and chuckles, "Idiot." * Trune blinks several times, looking at Rogar in confusion, and then realization dawns on him. He has a smile on his face that's growing wider by the second. We're taking him. Now. * Saki smirks, stepping back once. "... there's that pesky persistence. Weren't you listening?" Rachel chimes in; they're eerily similar. "You tried that once already." They turn away from the door. * Tanan begins making a faint musical tone, spikes anchoring themselves to the floor. "Ahhh. It's... not that simple, Rogar. " Vytor's Voice> Analyzing. Stand by. Persona database is empty. Last know configuration is encoded into operational program. Operational program must be deleted in order to purge rogue persona shell. * Mikel` keeps gathering energy into the spark, gritting his teeth as shadows flicker into it. What?! If I purge the operational codes that would mean Zophar couldn't make that body even move! That means... * Ryllan focuses, raising his hands once more, feeding energy into both Mikels, "Idiot. What do you think made him different in the first place?" * Rogar changes his expression again from confusion to triumph. "...you're useless." ...Shift! He's going to take his place! * Rogar starts laughing! Oh this is TOO perfect! [Saturn] So that was the complication... no matter, the vessel changes not the simple facts here. * Rogar looks up as if he can see Zophar, "So, after all that bluster and ego, you screwed up after all!" Saturn looks a bit happier though, knowing the group will not be losing their friend in such a manner. Oh this is RICH! There's a shadowy voice of anger welling up. * Rogar continue to roar with laughter! [Zophar] Curses... this body rejects me! I have made a mistake, one I shall not make again. Rogar... you who have struck down Nirika, the chosen of the Gods, have proved yourself! You bet your ass I have! * Saki and Rachel are looking up at the skies, wild-eyed and eager. "--come on then, coward! We've been waiting a long time for this!" roars... some of them. * Trune sucks in a breath and looks upwards. [Zophar] Do not dally with this fodder overly long! I will give you the power to wipe them from your sight with but a glance! >> Declaration Phase. * Tanan speaks, but his voice is soft now, hardly audible over the faint tone he's producing. "...chosen of the... what is this fool rambling about?" * Rogar continues to maintain his defensive pose, but now with a greater confidence than ever before. ...let's batter him down for the final show, then. * Saki and Rachel both hunker down. Still wild-eyed, and with their power still arcing around them, they both launch off at Rogar in perfect tandem, Saki aimed at his throat and Rachel at his back. Isn't it ironic? Even before I become the vessel of the reborn God of Destruction, I still bested the Champion of Althena! With his spirit and my superior flesh, you don't stand a chance! You just don't get it, do you. Don't worry though, you'll see soon enough. We shall see. * Rogar is grinning like a madman now. >> Battle Phase. >> Rogar is in full defensive mode, both defending and girding himself. He uses Zest to enhance his focusing concentration, as reserves are tapped. he will live to be a god among men! 1980 Hp and 90 MP restored! >> Mikels! * Mikel raises his staff, a low whine beginning to emit from the jewel as he brings it to full and Ryllan causes the power to overflow! There's a shout before the electric adept practically disappears in the backlashh of the blast bearing down on Rogar. Even as it crackles away though... * Mikel` is moving, the spark of blue and black suddenly a blade of black serrated ice as he traverses the distance in a heartbeat. Even as electricty fades Rogar is treated to the watery depths of Mikel as the spell taken shape is driven in. "If your dark god joins you, it works good for me. If you survive, tell him I'm waiting for him too." An explosion of ice and he's back alongside his double. I owe him something, after all. >> Ryllan lends his aid to the twins as they fire away with desperation, the willforce streaming out of their hands and washing over Rogar! << good=well >> >> Reply to Thunder - 1345! Cold Blood - 2317! Mikel inflicts 4 rounds of Poison on Rogar! >> Rogar Galvanizes against Water & Thunder as a result, though even he has to give pause from the sheer destructive potential. I will not fail! Not now! Not ever! >> Saki * Saki drives a foot into Rogar's neck the exact moment that Rachel ploughs into his upper back: the impact would break the neck of a lesser man, or indeed a man that would care. It merely makes Rogar stumble, but that's enough for them both to enter a smoothly mirrored combination of attacks either side of the man-machine. Rachel's final attack boosts him skyward - in an instant Saki is there, hanging, and ploughs him to the ground with both fists. >> Saki's Torrent of pain again slips through his guard with her dopplganger's help, trying to beat down the servitor before he can accomplish the goal. 166, 150, 155, 152, 152 delt! 77 willpower recovered * Rogar slowly gets up from the ground, still laughing. >> Rogar counters with Hex Hatchet without hesitation! 192, 210, 202! he focuses on the first use, as 990 Hp & 45 MP return to his bones. >> Saturn rears back and attempts to call down a Spore Cloud on Rogar! >> 927 damage delt, Rogar's stats are now deteriorating by 25% a round! >> He Galvanizes to Plant. I will not bend. I will not yield. I am Unit 7-14, the greatest of all servitors. I am stronger, I am faster, I am tougher, I am smarter! I am superior! >> Tanan! * Tanan makes a final set of tones as he pulls his spikes back in, completing the song and infusing Niri with energy. "Up we go. Honestly, I'd have thought that a servitor could understand the concept of an opponent standing back up. You're not too bright, are you? Good match for Zophar. An enemy who's not very bright in a host who's about dumber than a rock." And there you have it. You've accomplished nothing, machine. * Tanan mimics Rogar's voice, adding a bit of an airhead twist to it. "I did it! I beat her! She's gone for at least twenty seconds! I am so awesome!" Toolbag. >> Utilizing Niri's songs, he echoes them and revives the fallen girl. He defeat was definitely temperoray at best. * Niri sits up, putting a hand to her forehead. She blinks blearily, then staggers upright, staring at Rogar. "...What...what happened?" * Rogar continues to laugh, despite the mounting damage to his body. >> Niri recovers from KO to 509 HP! He hit you pretty hard. Focus. >> Trune! Countdown to Zophar. Get ready. * Tanan hrmphs. "We got a little careless. You missed him gloating at his ultimate victory. Oh, and Zophar's taking him over, so it's time to get serious." * Niri shakes her head, trying to clear it. "Bit of a premature celebration there. What about Vytor? Zophar's leaving Vytor alone...?" She looks at Rogar with a new expression...as if she's relishing what she's going to do to him now. Yep. They fucked up rather handily it seems. * Niri picks up the Sword of Althena from where it fell. It glows faintly as she takes it in her hand. Slowly she grins at Rogar. * Trune once again traces another circle on the ground with his spear, and it pulses steadily with overflowing willforce. He spins his spear in the air and a burst of shadowy energy, then a burst of fire suddenly explode from Trune's fingertips, screaming towards Rogar! >> Trune once again manages to bypass his father's mental blocks to cast his spells! * Trune falls to his knees in the glowing circle of willforce energy, clutching his chest. He looks as if he's trying to catch his breath. >> Willforce flows raggedly through him, as his can barely maintain the focus of the crafting of his repertroire. But sheer anger and desperation fuels his Ebon Eye and Flare Arrow as they combine to assault Rogar's last stand. >> Flare Arrow deals 433 damage. Ebon Eye follows up with 572. Rogar is tagged by the Sleep Effect for a split second, as he stumbles groggedly backwards and through the door from the momentum of blocking the two. He Galvanizes to Fire, but cannot convert to Dark due to insufficient MP. * Rogar gets hammered backward by Trune's attack and slams into the door behind him, crashing through it into the room beyond. He lies on the ground without moving, his laughter silenced. * Mikel and his twin move, making for the door. * Trune breaks into a run the second Rogar is down, darting in front of the others! * Niri hurries forward, a split second behind Trune. >> The doorway is destroyed and Rogar tumbles into the lower levels...! >> Combat ends. * Ryllan is now known as DooM_Away * Rogar drops away into the blackness, bouncing from support beam to support beam like a ragdoll as he falls. * Mikel and his other self start crackling, familiar blood red sigils burning into being on the both of them. Beyond the shattered blockade is what appears to be a massive central control chamber. The sheer amount of information technology and equipment is dwarfed only by the large circular dias that floats in its center. Upon a table lies Vytor's motionless form, next to it a blond haired woman in an unremarkable lab coat. She looks quite surprised. The power here seems to be intermittant, as a phasing energy barrier is barely able to be maintained as the sabotage continues above ground and reactors begin going offline in greater numbers. * Rogar is now known as Director Rogar has tumbled to the base of the dias, desperately trying to regain his balance. Above the all looms large the spiritual cloud of dark energy one would assume to be Zophar himself, * Trune points his spear towards the woman int he lab coat, the look on his face pretty much explaining it all. * Saki and her partner bolt directly after Rogar, launching into the air is a ready attack. «ooc: in » * Mikel crackles once more, both disappearing. Then there's just one Mikel followign right after Saki and Rachel, a familiar lance brimming with power as he grips it. * Mikel` (Zack@cpe-76-93-149-88.san.res.rr.com) Quit (Quit: ) * Director squares her shoulders, and sets her arms behind her back as the group enters the room. * Niri (Amy@c-71-193-218-63.hsd1.or.comcast.net) Quit (Quit: ) --Puase briefly-- * Amy (Amy@c-71-236-254-209.hsd1.or.comcast.net) has joined #lunar-iog2 * ChanServ sets mode: +o Amy * Amy is now known as Niri Saki and Mikel waste no time charging headlong into the chamber, as Rogar deflects their attacks with his deterioriating carbide axe. The forceful blows only push him back further, as he slips backwards into the rippling effect of the dome-like energy shield to join the Director and Vytor's body inside. So, you are Vytor's friends? * Trune nods. ...Yes. And you are? * Saki manages to land a couple of solid hits on the warrior, and as he retreats she doesn't let up her attack; as he escapes into the shield, one black gauntlet slams into it with a resounding crackle as Saki's aura tries taking it on. The glaring visage of the dark god smiles as Rogar is sprwling into the distorted space. "Yes... you were the one all along. A fitting shell - one I shall punish the world with." * Mikel whirls the spear about, joining Saki's attack on the shields with one of his own with a crackling thrust. [Zophar] It is my small gift to you then, woman, that you keep your little "son". I am Director Azado. I am in charge of this facility. And perhaps one of the last survivors of the great freeze. * Director looks up hopefully, "You mean...he doesn't have to die?" * Mikel falters for a moment, looking up. "/Azado/?" * Trune bangs his fist on the dome of energy, trying to break through. * Niri blinks, exchanging a glance with Mikel. I... * Director looks down at the inert Vytor, and after a moment moves some hair away from his face. [Zophar] His life is his own to throw away! Such is the joys of "free will". * Mikel growls, driving the lance back into the shield. "What a day when I have to off someone that might be related to my boss." * Tanan sounds a bit abstracted, as though he's not really paying attention. "Last survivors? That's a bit dramatic. We know of at least nine others... can we count descendants of people who survived it? We're up to.. how many were across the ocean? Thousands, anyway." Come to think of it, she does look a lot like Sonyele. A long lost ancestor? A former face? It is hard to say in this world of crossed souls. She is indeed the woman you saw giving the Servitor press conference in Eden. Free will... The energy begins to coalesce, as the barrier will not hold much longer. {Zophar] Arise Rogar, and come with me to the Temple! Our moment is now! * Saki grits her teeth, and adds her other hand to the attack on the barrier, absolutely heedless of the conversation going on around her. "Zophar, old boy," creaks Rachel's voice from Saki's body, "We've some business to take care of...!" * Trune still attempts to pound on the barrier, putting all of his effort into it, especially at Zophar's words. Just as he says those words the shell of the dome begins to contract to only around Rogar himself, power flowing into him like a torrent. Oh, Zophar. Why run? Why not just settle everything right here? We have so much to talk about. * Niri joins Trune, attempting to slash at the barrier with the Sword of Althena. * Niri stops as the barrier contracts, looking at Vytor to see if it's possible to reach him. * Director seems oblivious to the events unfolding around her, he gaze locked on Vytor's face. The remaining force is centered only on the servitor now, the attacks breaking down the outer portions. There also appears a projection of a familiar face rippling across its surface like a monitor screen. wait... it is Emiria! * Trune tries to reach Vytor now that the barrier is contracting. ...Emiria. * Mikel raises an eyebrow. "Razgriz! You're on the list too, just wait." Something has changed about her, as part of her face seems to be replaced by cybernetic metal implants. A result of your attack no doubt... ...oh man, now you're not even good to look at. [Emiria] I've finally hacked into the sattelite array. the window will close in just a moment if this place is compromised! Hurry! [Zophar] Excellent work, Razgriz. You always were my favorite protege. You'll have your revenge on these pitiful creatures for what they did soon enough. * Saki stumbles as the barrier falls away. With a quick frown, she positions herself neatly between the Director and Rogar. Saturn begins to reel in pain suddenly * Tanan sounds curious. "You're really going to manifest and run?" * Director leans down to Vytor, whsipering something to him. {Saturn} Agh, what is this power... the transmission system is being attacked -- I can't maintain my channel! * Trune looks at Saturn in alarm, and looks torn as if to run to her or remain with Vytor. Sure enough, an effect your ecall from the teleportation of the Fragrach is duplicated before your shocked eyes, as Emiri uses the Elementalor's technology against them briefly. Hijacking the reflector sattelite with her own attack micorsatellites above the earth, she begins to trasnfer Rogar and Zophar awy to jerusalem in a flash of corrupted willforce! * Saki is there in a second, attempting to leech off the power of the teleportation. No! Emiria, dammit! [Zophar] I'm not runnign away from the final battle. It continues.. but I'm merely changing the place! * Niri grumbles. "Not like we can't easily follow." She pulls out the White Dragon Wings. Hold it. * Mikel springs back and up, landing near Niri. * Tanan doesn't sound very upset. On the contrary, he sounds slightly amused. "Yes, yes, of course you aren't running. Of course you aren't. And your mother loves you too. Oh, Niri, let him go for now. Let's get Vytor back on his feet." Rogar and his dark spirit are whisked away before you can stop them. Emiria's face glares, though, as the triumph apparently is short lived. The teleportation effect does not shut off as one would expect. ...what do you know. * Niri stops, then suddenly grins and laughs softly. "Yeah...you're right, Tanan." She tucks the Wings away. Trune's head begins to throb violently, as Venus voice echoes through it. "Hellp..help me here.. I need you to hold that unauthorized access point open!" * Director straightens herself, her message apparently delivered. * Trune starts to step towards Vytor, until he suddenly stumbles midstep, clutching his head. Meanwhile, the sounds of battle up above draw closer, and the facility is rocked by more shakes and short circuits. The Director is left coddling Vytor on the dias, who seems unharmed, though completely exhausted. Niri. Find out how they're doing upstairs. * Saki stops trying to leech it's power as the gate remains open, lest she accidentally close it; instead, she settles for looming over the Director, with a grim face. * Director doesn't turn to face Saki, "Tell me something. You will take good care of him, won't you?" No. Irrelevant. We need to get Vytor on his feet and get through the portal. There's no time to worry about the people above. It'll take three minutes, and you're an idiot if you think he's going to be alone on the other side. * Trune suddenly straightens and turns away from Vytor, stumbling towards the rogue transmission point. He reaches out and grabs on tightly to the shaft of light in a death grip. * Niri sighs. "You guys help Vytor. I'll be right back. Tanan, how are radiation levels in here, and how are your energy reserves?" The radio, Niri. << Scratch my line! >> << oh come on :( >> Trune grabs onto the light that fills the air, as it surges back into a unstable gateway. Radio's fine. Don't leave them. This may not stay open for three minutes away << Strike mine~ >> <<....and apparently mine? >> << T-T-T-TRIPLE >> * Niri pulls out her radio. "Niri here. Anyone out there? What's happening?" * Trune looks strained almost instantly, gritting his teeth and desperately trying not to tip over from sheer exhaustion. He still keeps a tight grip on the shaft of light. * DooM_Away is now known as Ryllan The rippling image of a dark temple and a towering skyscraper over a solemn city wavers in and out of focus, along with vague spasms of Venu's face. Niri's radio hums to life {adam] Niri, are you alright? We're *boom* still fighting our way through the Pits! What is your status? [Chrissy] I'm getting bored watching my bots get torn up. Give me some good *crackl* news! We're fine. We've recovered Vytor, he's still down for the count though, trying to bring him around. We have a portal open to Jerusalem, we're going to follow Zophar. What kind of casualties are you looking at? Tell them to pull out. [Chrissy] Thanks to the Xiangfeng I'm doing alright for now. But I'm going to run out of fuel. Adam! There's no more good to be done here. * Trune 's face is pale and he's sweating buckets. It's obvious this is taking a lot of effort. He closes his eyes and tries to keep his focus. ...Yeah. Would like to ask for a patrol or two to join us, but I don't think they could get here in time. Adam, pull your troops out! And thanks! And tell them to get the word out. Everyone needs to know where he is. [Adam] The Reactors are almost all shut down. We've taken out a good portion of the spawning chambers. The enemy is crippled -- but at a very great cost. Almost half of my forces are casualities * Mikel places the spear on his back, frowning. "Yeah, tell 'em to pull back. Chrissy can give them directions to Jerusalem." * Director traces a hand lightly acros Vytor's cheek, "Its time, dear. Time for you to wake up. Authorization Azado omega seven four one one six three." Save who you can and retreat then, Adam. If there's an army, well, I'll even the odds some. * Director is now known as Vytor * Vytor blinks, looking groggy and disoriented. * Niri turns away from the radio. "...Vytor!" Guh..? * Mikel lets out a sigh of relief as Vytor wakes up before looking at the Director. "So. What's your deal." A klaxon sounds out as the screens in the chamber that flank a seat the Director occupies to oversee all acvities start going offline. * Trune cracks open an eye, a geninune smile flitting across his face despite the pain. * Director (~DNW@c-67-180-33-225.hsd1.ca.comcast.net) has joined #lunar-iog2 Snow fills up several security cameras, as those still functional show scenes of battle at all levels. * Vytor gurgles a few times as he tries to get his bearings * Vytor sets mode: +v Director [Adam] Affirmative, we're going to retreat. *gunshots* Althena bless you! * Ryllan looks at the Director, "And what will you do? Calling off her soldiers would be a very good start. * Director looks at the group, "Promise me you'll take good care of him." [Chrissy] *explosions* Man, replacing all this is gonna cost a MINT! Go, go, we're outta- "Done." * Director nods, and sits back in a nearby chair, looking tired but content, "Good." ...uhnnn...hurry...can't hold this... An easy promise to make. Get Vytor through. * Vytor slowly rolls off the dais, landing more or less on his feet. "Did we win?" Right, Trune. Okay, Vytor, you all right? We gotta go. It's then you notice Trune spoke. Not yet. But we are getting there. And we got you back. That's a definite win. * Niri nods solemnly to Vytor. There's a strange look on her face, one he hasn't seen there before. * Niri seems single-mindedly and almost coldly determined. * Vytor tries to gather his strength, still not sure what's going on. But he knows enough not to ask a lot of questions. "And now you need to promise me something, Director. You need to promise that you won't be attacking our people." In fact he's been grunting in pain for a while now that you think of it. The transmission of energy is aparently being held open by his interface with Venus alone, and the quality is breaking down over time. There is only precious moments to catch their breaths before it will soon be too unstable to use. * Niri gives Vytor a shoulder. It looks rather funny, the large man leaning on a short girl. Fools! No time. Trune's broken loose and he's not going to keep that open much longer. It doesn't matter now. Its out of my hands. Kill her quickly or leave her and hope you're right. But we need to move. * Mikel shrugs, looking at the Director. "Try something while we're gone and you're a dead woman when I'm back on this side." Then he springs for the gateway. * Vytor staggers towards the gateway, not sure where its going. ...hurry...please... * Ryllan looks at the director, "Remember that we're taking care of your boy." * Ryllan turns and heads through the portal. * Director smiles sadly at Ryllan's words, staring at the ceiling. * Niri hurries Vytor toward the gate as fast as she can without him falling over. I never thought failure would feel...so comforting. Ryllan and Mikel experience a sensation not unlike the use of the White Dragon Wings as their mental and physical forms are briefly transmuted into pure energy and beamed thousands of miles across the globe. * Vytor throws a bemused glance back at the Director before entering the portal himself. Ok, we're rid of the two of them. Let's go hit the bars, everyone! I'm buying. <<....strike that. >> Niri helps the stumbling Vytor along as the remaining party members slip into the gateway. Trune follows last, as the mental strain he was under finally slips away and he disappears with a pop into a brief and welcome unconscious state. * Trune closes his eyes and hurls himself into the gate when the last person steps through. The Director, however, is left in the ruins of her great citadel, to ponder to herself as the sound of battle drift father away. Just like a real son she always wanted, the feelings of a proud mother well up inside her as Vytor bravely marches to his destiny without an order to do so. Perhaps that is what makes him the superior one after all... == SESSION END == >> 29 xp! Session Close: Sun Jun 08 04:12:09 2008