[center][h2][color=purple]Sliske Arkilius[/color][/h2][/center]
	Being one of the last few on the other side of the bridge, Sliske watched from the comfort of relative safety as shit hit the fan.  The dwarf from Ruthria that apparently hated shirts brewed up a storm over the bridge, Juno wasted no time force-palming the contents of said bridge into the next trial, and shrapnel was flying everywhere.  A perfect statement of the chaos he had indirectly caused, to which he chuckled.  So, with most hazards out of the way and most of Ni-Mu's mines triggered, he crossed the bridge with no rush, his four hierarchy minions following close behind.

	Since he insisted on wearing what were essentially dress shoes all the time, he almost slipped a few times on his way across, though he caught himself each time.  Careful steps to avoid the spots where the robot in a body stocking had run got him across unscathed, and he hesitated at the last step, both feet still outside the door.  A grin split across as his face while he made the choice to exploit a little of the system the Alchemist had made, regarding the tarot deck kept in her quarters.  Fate was a fickle mistress, and he wasn't usually one to take a gamble such as this, but he would make an exception for today.  [color=purple][b]"Hohenheim, I would like to draw a card... and target the Demons."[/b][/color]  His minions would progress inside and stand off by Henry and Ghelgath, wherever they ended up, idly waiting for orders while their master awaited the results of a demonic draw.

[center][@KoL][@floodtalon][@Awesomoman64][@Lmpkio][/center][hr][center][color=sienna][h2]Syphax Gallus Aquilus[/h2][/color][/center]
	In a fashion similar to Sliske, Syphax was able to cross straight across the bridge, avoiding any slippage by using his talons to grip the ground.  Since he was behind the initial force push, it had no effect on him, and he got one hell of a laugh out of the display of fighters either getting blasted into the lobby or holding on for dear life, one of which he passed on the way as Juno went for Balrog's exposed backside.  [color=sienna]"C'mon, Bonehead, you're not down yet!"[/color]  The harpy chuckled and continued on his way, honestly expecting to have to take down the lamia himself, as no one else seemed to be trying to take the snake women on.

	He strode into the lobby just as everyone was recovering from Juno's attack, taking stock of things.  The lamia were recovering and trying to advance towards various targets, the Demons were disorganized as always, and the Machina, with all three of it's representatives, were attempting to take down the one with the dark blue horns and red eyes.  Not his fight, so he wouldn't interfere for the moment.  However, one of the snakes was slithering towards him with quite a toxic glare, swords raised.  [color=sienna]"Huh, so it won't be one of us as first blood."[/color]  He drew his greatsword from it's scabbard on his back, spinning the light blade in his left hand, and tossing it to his right before gripping it with both.  As cocky as it looked, he was ready for anything the reptile could throw at him now.  And if someone's neck got in the way of a swing, that was their problem.

	Before the snake could strike, however, spears of hardlight sprang out of any hard surface in the room, giving few a chance to dodge and escape the massive attack.  Even Syphax's lightning reflexes wouldn't save him entirely, as a pair of these death sticks would catch his right leg, causing more than a light wound.  He could feel one of them tear through his thigh, and the other through his calf, taking feathers with it as he flew straight up a couple feet to free himself.  He was bleeding out of a lame leg now, but it wouldn't prove a crippling blow to the harpy.  Wings meant he could still move and take the weight off that leg if he needed to walk, and now adrenaline was beginning to pump through his system, slowly numbing the pain.

	At this point, the lamia wasn't his concern anymore, it was the robot that had caused the massive attack:  Ni-Mu.

[center][@Banana][@KoL][@Ryonara][@Flamelord][@floodtalon][@Awesomoman64][@The 42nd Gecko][/center]