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Post by DataNinja on Oct 30, 2020 0:10:23 GMT
Alissa nods, and leads the girl downwards, through some tunnels. There's still light, thankfully, but it's definitely sporadic - made worse by the dark, ominous sky. It's during one of the peals of lightning that Bea notices something glint. A metal figure stands before them, as tall as a person but even more bulky. At first glance, this doesn't look so bad... except that a pile of stones also begins to stir. And a chittering can be heard from above as a floating spectral reptile becomes visible, smaller ones housed by its head as it clings to the ceiling and pushes off. "Well, this looks like a treat..."Map
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Post by Robot on Oct 30, 2020 19:27:37 GMT
"When is it not?". Bee remarked dryly, releasing Limul in front of the pile of rocks, and Bylii nearer the lizard stack. Family thing. None of these were anything she remotely recognized and that was concerning.
(Limul at G6, Bylii moves to I10 and uses Dazzling Gleam for 48 Fairy Special.)
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 30, 2020 21:46:48 GMT
The dragon hisses and roars at the sudden bursting of light, before Bylli's surrounded by a cloak of shadows as the dragon fades from existence. The metal dragon stomps towards Limul… but very much misses any vulnerable parts with its swipe, the claws just scoring the chitin of the stalwart bug. The pile of stones moves back a little, before it unleashes a deluge of rocks from the cave ceiling, crushing down towards Bylli, pummeling the poor small bug. She tries to dance out of the way, but to no avail. Bylli hits with Dazzling Gleam. It's super effective! Dragapult uses Cursed Body to disable it. Dragapult uses Phantom Force. Duraludon misses with Metal Claw. Stonjourner disengages and uses Rock Slide. Bylli takes 67 damage and 2 injuries.
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Post by Robot on Oct 30, 2020 22:46:44 GMT
"Bylii is finished already... Sorry girl, I'll get you out of there, it'll be okay! Limul, an Aqua Tail!". The rock shrimp waddles to a new position before sweeping both Duraladon and Stonjourner with his tail. (Provoking from Duraladon,for 46 water physical, ending at K8)
Beatrice releases Baied behind her, draws a bead on Stonjourner, and fires, lighting up the inside of the cave brightly and noisily. (85 Electric Special and Paralyzed, Targeting System used.)
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 31, 2020 19:33:36 GMT
Neither the dragon nor the pile of stones seem to take much damage from the watery slam. The attack seems to mostly slough off the dragon's surface, while the stones' sheer bulk seems to stop them from hurting too much. Bea's shot is a different story, as many chunks of stone are just entirely blown off the creature. It seems sturdy enough to stop too much damage, but it's clearly much, much more crippling. Alissa disappears once more... just before the serpent reappears, lashing out at the Charjabug behind Bea, who squeals in protest. He does not like sudden stealth fighter dragon, no sir! Limul also seems to be having a not-great time, as he gets crushed by rocks, and then steamrolled by an angry, charging metal dragon. It's really not his day. Aqua tail hits Duraludon. It's not very effective... Aqua Tail hist Stonjourner. It's super effective! Stonjourner takes 2 injuries and is Paralyzed from Zap Cannon. Limul takes 7 damage from the AoO. Baeid takes 32 damage from Phantom Force. Limul takes 36 damage and -1 Speed CS from Rock Tomb. Limul takes 49 damage from Stomping Tantrum.
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Post by Robot on Nov 1, 2020 4:53:57 GMT
"Alright... Limul try Superpower on that metalhead, I'll see if I can't finish ruining the ruin." Beatrice and Baied advanced, Baied charging power, and feeding some of it off to Beatrice. Limul takes a power swing at the Duraludon but doesn't manage to pierce its armor, flagging in the face of the failed assault (loses CS). Beatrice hits Stonjourner with a beam of exploding silver light. (77 Steel Special)
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 1, 2020 5:16:46 GMT
The stones are blasted apart in the silver beam, the energy in the air seeming to fade a bit as the animation leaves the 'mon. There are still the other two, though. And while Alissa's sword carves a bit out of the serpent, it's still up. The steel dragon swipes at Limul, dealing a good amount of damage, while the ghostly dragon fires a spectral blast at Alissa, which definitely causes her to wince. A lot. Dragapult takes 2 injuries from Phantom Force. Limul takes 45 damage from Metal Claw. Dragapult hits Alissa with Hex.
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Post by Robot on Nov 1, 2020 6:14:23 GMT
"It's a start... you good over there Alissa?" Beatrice called to her partner as Limul collapsed and was swept up in a beam of light to be replaced by Crassi in an assisting position for downing the strange dragon... mom... thing. "Crassi, cut that one down... Baied. We're going to see if that thing can hold a charge."
Beatrice hits Duraladon with Zap Cannon for 97 Electric Special and Paralysis, Baied hits Duraladon with Spark for 75 Electric Physical.
Crassi cuts into the dragon's backside for 44 Dark Physical.
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 2, 2020 21:15:39 GMT
"Yeah, I'm... I'm fine," she says, waving off Bea's concerns. "Just... you always forget how much pain hurts when you don't feel anything for a time."While the steel dragon seems still standing after the electric barrage, Crassi and Alissa working together seem to be able to fell the spectral one, the smaller lizards fleeing into the cavernous depths of the Falls. The remaining dragon doesn't seem to want to give up, though. But, despite that valiant effort, spasms wrack its body, and its swipe at Baeid misses. Duraludon takes an injury from Zap Cannon and is Paralyzed. Duraludon is hit by Spark. Dragapult takes an injury from Night Slash. Dragapult Faints from Shadow Sneak. Duraludon is Paralyzed, and misses with Breaking Swipe.
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Post by Robot on Nov 2, 2020 21:32:32 GMT
"Not feeling pain might actually be a nice change of pace.". Beatrice commented dryly. "Alright Crassi, Baied... Going to have to go after the joints.".
(Beatrice binds iterative evolution. Crassi hits with Pin Missile for 38 Bug Physical, resisted one step less. Baied hits with X-Scissor for 52 Bug physical, resisted one step less. Bee misses with Zap Cannon.)
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 2, 2020 22:45:05 GMT
"It's nice," Alissa admits. "Except when people get thoroughly creeped out by you being careless because it doesn't matter if it doesn't involve fire."
While the dragon valiantly struggles... in the end, it's not enough, and it falls, crashing to the ground with metal peals.
"Look like the path is clear, your majesty," Alissa says, with a hint of a smile, gesturing ahead with a little flourish. "Feeling okay?"
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Post by Robot on Nov 2, 2020 23:09:30 GMT
"I wouldn't start whipping around that title too much, far as I know you don't like royals all that much.". Bee smiled as she recalled her Pokemon. "Julia isn't carrying you out of here this time."
Taking a breath, she assessed how she was feeling. "No lightheadedness. No dizziness or nausea. Skin is a bit warm but that is normal when I start cycling a lot of power. So, feeling fine."
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 3, 2020 0:12:37 GMT
She shrugs. "It's not something I really concern myself with. They help hold people together as well as they can in a time like this. I bear no ill will towards them, anyways."
The pair make their way through the caves, along the paths, not encountering any more opposition. Eventually they climb a little once more, and round over a ledge. And find themselves staring down in much the same way that Bea had several months ago in the future.
It's not as encrusted with crystals as it is in the future, they mainly seem to be larger monoliths. As the storm rumbles, occasionally lightning will lance down to one, and give it a fading glow.
But those aren't the things that draw the eye the most. Two figures stand at the bottom of the depression, as well as something concerning.
One is a crystalline mass that seems to take the approximate shape of a humanoid, shards consistently flying around, erupting to form tendrils that retreat back in. The other is very familiar from the short time that Bea's seen her. Julia, as she was before Yellow cast her away. They seem to be having some sort of conversation.
But that's not the most concerning thing. Beside the pair of them is what seems like what could only be described as a rip. A tear. A hole. Twisting and turning, pushing aside the fabric of space and time. The world rippling and distorting around it.
"Ah... uh... hmm. None of that, uh..." Alissa says, left basically speechless.
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Post by Robot on Nov 3, 2020 0:24:51 GMT
There was a sharp exhale and the metal girl jumped from their perch, metal heels alighting loudly on the stone though she slowed herself on the way down. The red markings, reminiscent of eyes on Solenoid began to light as she started establishing a lock.
"I am going to ask this one time. If I don't like the answer, the Julia that doesn't belong is getting fried. I am sure you are just as charming as this iteration, but I am thoroughly done with every version. Now, where is Rainbow?"
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 3, 2020 1:00:39 GMT
The crystalline entity turns as Bea approaches, Alissa hesitating but having followed her. "Hmmm? Who are... you seem familiar." The voice isn't really a voice, even compared to the Julia who was reflected in the crystal in the future. But it's unmistakably her. Lights within the crystalline body pulse in time with her words.
"Oh. Oh, I know you now. It's been a while. I'm not sure how you showed up... but, no matter." The being shrugs. "Rainbow. That was the time traveller, correct? You actually have excellent timing. She's just about to show up. If you would be so kind as to perhaps step back and lower that weapon, and allow me a moment. It doesn't matter to me, personally. But I imagine that you'd prefer she arrive alive and in one piece?"
"Oh, go to hell," Alissa says.
"As eloquent as always, Winter," the crystalline head shakes, as she chuckles. "This isn't your call. We both already know you have no real power here. I'm beginning to think you just enjoy our chats."
"Isn't that always the way?" the human Julia says, with a soft 'tsk'ing, tossing a crystal from hand to hand. "You spend so long with no visitors, and then suddenly everyone shows up at once."
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Post by Robot on Nov 3, 2020 1:12:32 GMT
"...". Beatrice hesitated, the lights on her body dimming as the cannon lowered. "If you've done anything to her, you will suffer for it." She took to pacing slowly, tail lashing to and fro, more agitated then she has ever been.
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 3, 2020 2:30:44 GMT
The tension fills the air - as does crackling energy - as Julia concentrates, crystals pulsing. The storm discharges into the surrounding crystals, and Julia herself, before the entity shoots tendrils up, up, into the clouds.
There's a moment, another flash of light... and suddenly, abruptly, an unconscious Rainbow is pulled swiftly down, settling gently on the ground. Before a cage of crystal grows up around her.
"Now, she's unharmed. As promised," Julia says. She's still crackling, but the storm in general has very much dispersed. The lightning is almost gone, and the clouds themselves are closer to grey than black. "And safe from whatever disagreement I assume you're about to present."
"I... am just not going to get involved here," the organic Julia says, backing a step away, as the crystalline one crackles more.
"Always a coward with you," Alissa states, offhandedly, before looking to Bea. "That your friend there, girl?"
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Post by Robot on Nov 3, 2020 2:58:40 GMT
"Maybe you misread the subtext where I wanted my life partner returned to me, who you started using for some multiverse experiment or another. Give her back.". Beatrice demanded, offering Alissa a confirmatory nod.
"Unconscious is hardly unharmed... But I will be the judge when she wakes."
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 3, 2020 3:09:20 GMT
"No." The statement is flat, and blunt. "I need her. With her, I can expand my knowledge exponentially. My reach to all places and times. Even if it wanes, it won't matter. Because I'll still be there, yet later on. I will have all the time in the world to craft the world to perfection."
"And I won't have you getting in my way." Crystalline tendrils lash out in the blink of an eye, sweeping Alissa's legs while Bea's skewered in the shoulder. "It's been fun, meeting a new person. And you got to see she was safe. But, in a few moments, when that courses through your blood... you won't care. But, don't worry. I'll keep her safe from you."
Julia seems to be under the impression that something will happen. But, Bea can still feel Yellow's protection pulsing through her. The corruption cannot touch her.
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Post by Robot on Nov 3, 2020 4:42:43 GMT
Beatrice placidly considered her shoulder for a moment. It was certainly uncomfortable having a barb in her, but no more than being stabbed by Alissa had been all that time ago. "Julia Two. If you take anything away from this. Learn to compromise." Her cannon whipped up and lit the inside of the cavern with yellow-white brilliance, washing over the crystalline Julia. During the flash, Beatrice released Genesect and Crassi.
"You two smash that cage open and get her out of these caves."
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