Flamelord

Deep Ground Online (Hiatus)

Masae Kanegawa

Masae thought she was being pretty patient overall, as she waited for the answers that she had given to b verified. Yet as sh glanced over at the clock she couldn't help but feel a twinge of annoyance course through her. She had been hoping to go see the music show, but it looked like it was already well underway. It was odd, since one would think that the Computer Research Society would be more on the ball when it came to holding to a schedule. Oh well, not much she could do about it. And she was starting to get hungry.....

Eventually they did get around to it, and Masae gave a grateful smile as she prepared to take the vouchers. She still wasn't sure what she would use them for, but she'd think of something. The buzzing of her phone was a distraction compared to that, as she rose from her seat. "Thank you," she replied before faltering as Eins announced that there was some sort of riot going on now.

That was probably what her phone was going off about, wasn't it. Quickly fishing it out, she went to check the new message that she had gotten, figuring it was some sort of automatic alert about a civil disturbance. Well, she knew that was going on since she could hear it outside, aside from the yelling and arguments that had sprung out in the room itself.

A chill ran through her body, hands trembling as her eyes widened. Aderyn....she needed help...the sound booth!

The vouchers were shoved into her pocket by an idle hand before the chair was sent spinning to the side, and Masae wasted no time in charging out the door and down the halls of the now chaotic academy. The text didn't have all the facts that she wanted, she just knew that Aderyn was involved in all of this somehow, and given her physical condition she probably hadn't been the one to throw the first punch.

Damn it, why now of all time?!? She fumed in her own mind as she ran for the sound booth as if her life depended on it. Aderyn was counting on her, and she couldn't let her down now. With precious seconds dripping away, she would only apologize scantly as she moved down the halls of people suddenly milling about in the aftermath of the announcement that had been made.

But of course, the answer was obvious, as she faced the inevitable. DGO. Deep Ground online. It always came back to that damn game. She couldn't think of any other reason why someone would have messed with the sound booth, much less injured her friend. She couldn't think of a single enemy that Aderyn had in the school, aside from whatever might have happened inside of DGO.

Her muscles burned as she took as near a straight line as she could manage, cutting past booths and empty classrooms as she moved along. "Crap like this is why I left DGO in the first place!" Game politics had no place in the real world, especially if it put people in danger. Even if it was a bit hypocritical, having been a part of the Sweepers in the past. But she liked to think that she had turned over a new leaf since then.

But at last she drew near, passing by the 'Dungeon' before heading on to the Bat Cave. Steps were taken at a speed that she was surprised didn't result in her tripping and hurting herself, an idle thought amidst a sea of otherwise focus as she slammed the unlocked door open and ran inside, already wary for whatever sight might be waiting for her. "Aderyn? I...I'm here. I didn't think I could run that fast." Her gaze swept the room, noting the signs of struggle as she looked for her roommate. Was she too late?

@KoL@Mega Birb

The War of the Three

Tartys

With her Amazonian escort in tow, Tartys had along the bridge at as quick a clip as she could manage with the storm that was engulfing the entire place, to try and compensate for the delay that had taken place and to make up some ground. But really, when this was over they were going to need to have a serious lesson in making sure the beings of Heaven weren't actively trying to screw each other over in addition to their foes.

As if to prove her point completely, the two of them were hit from behind by some sort of gravity wave, and a quick glance back in mid lurch indicated that it had come from Juno. This might have been somewhat typical for their supposed 'ally', but Tartys was understandably growing leery of venturing onto a battlefield with her again, given that she seemed to be more on Hohenheim's side than on their own. She was probably trying to get the challenge to end as quickly as possible so she could get to that unspecified 'date' that Hohenheim had offered her.

At least they didn't have to spend very long in the rain of swords because of that, but in turn they found themselves headed towards what looked like some medieval torture room, done in a light show of holograms. Miyu's shield was appreciated by the both of them, and as she flew Tartys called upon what magic she could bring to bear to enhance it and try to protect herslef and her allies as they came in for a landing.

Pain flared into existence, and for a moment Tartys found herself unable to move. It was only hanks to her Amazonian ally that she was pulled away, and shaky vision resolved to see that her wings had been torn and leg injured, while the Amazonian had a wicked cut on her arm. "Let me help with that," she offered, rising to her feet once more as she marshaled glowing light.

But the woman brushed her off, nodding as she drew her weapon. "Not now," she explained as she readied a gunsword.

Looking around the lobby Tartys was surprised to find that the Demons were under attack from what looked like copies of themselves, powerset and everything. The Machina had come out better than everyone else had, and now there was a full on melee going on as every faction fought each other as well as the lamias from before. "Focus on taking out the Demons," Tartys told her companion. "We won't have a better opportunity while they're distracted."

The Amazonian nodded, firing off her gunblade at Sliske before moving to engage him and his doppelganger at close range, while Tartys herself tried to fly momentarily before being brought down by the pain of using her wings. Instead she huffed, dispatching a random minion before unleashing a burst of magical energy at the ice walls that were now present, blasting through them and further at Ghelgath behind. Get rid of the Demons here, and this fight would become a whole lot easier.

@Awesomoman64@The 42nd Gecko@Lmpkio@Mega Birb@KoL

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Tatiana Lorenz

Moving across the bridge, Tatiana nodded as Shizuka issued her orders, and directed her fire accordingly. It might not kill him, but it would make crossing the bridge a nuisance which was better than nothing. And really, any additional trouble for the demons was good for them, given how they matched up in general. But she was determined to actually get inside the building before everyone was wiped out, considering how much this had gone off the rails already.

At least, until things got crazy again. The storm of blades wasn't as much of an issue given that it wasn't aimed at her in the first place, but the giant wave of force that slammed into her from behind was. One of her rifles was torn from her grip as she fkipped head over heels, her thrusters firing to try and correct her flight path before she was tossed off the bridge. Fortunately sh wasn't immediately tossed into the void, though she came unnervingly close to smashing into a wall somewhere along the way.

Shaking her head as she recovered, Tatiana sighted the incoming missiles and quickly reacted to fire off a couple flares to hopefully divert them. She trusted Ni-Mu to defend herself, of course, but the less damage they took in the initial stage the better. Especially with the demons throwing out mines and everything else going to complete chaos.

"I've got your back," she told Shizuka as a few of her remaining funnels deployed, hovering nearby as they fired at any nearby targets that presented themselves, while she in turn moved to lay down covering fire for their commander, and to block Henry from his own mad dash as best she could. They'd have to go one at a time, but she had no problem with delaying the other combatants so the Machina could get through first.

@Ryonara@The 42nd Gecko@KoL@floodtalon@Banana

Deep Ground Online (Hiatus)

Masae Kanegawa

Glancing around, Masae watched as the results were announced, with her as the only one left. That was something of a surprise, but she would not complain as she relaxed in place and waited for the next round to begin. She was glad that she had made it this far and was looking forward to winning the prize, even if she didn't actually know what she was going to use it for just yet. Shed think about that once she had actually gotten the prize.

A glare of sorts would be aimed at Eins as her comment slipped across the microphone, with an accompanying silent protest. It wasn't her fault that they had been here so long, she wasn't the one who had scheduled for the two events to be so close together. Admittedly it was a comment that might not have been aimed at her, but considering the context of the surrounding sentences she couldn't help but feel like it was directed at er to some extent.

But at last the next round started, and several questions were thrown her way. She did have to compliment the club, they certainly knew how to pull up obscure facts that could really stump a person. It wasn't enough to trip her up though, especially considering all the free time she had without being involved in DGO.

So once the questions were listed off she got to work, jotting down one answer after the other. '1.6 coulombs, Nietzsche, Diego Maradona, Michael Joseph Jackson, Leif Erikson.'

With that she sat back, and waited to see how the chips fell.

The War of the Three

Tatiana Lorenz

Things were rapidly becoming crazy behind her, and Tatiana was glad that she had gotten a head start on the bridge with the other Machina members. Evasive action was taken to dodge the traps that Ni-Mu laid down on the bridge, though given her proximity it wasn't that difficult to do so. It would probably be harder for those who had not been as near when they got onto the bridge itself. At least Hibiki and Shizuka had arrived, even if commanding duties seemed fairly straightforward here. It was basically going in a line up until the maze. Of course Bonesword had tried to stop her, but given her own analysis of the bridge she decided that she didn't need to listen to him.

Well, if they wanted help with the traps she could definitely provide it. Rifle drawn, she aimed back the way they came and began to fire, not necessarily trying to hit anyone but rather attempting to get them to dodge into the traps that had been laid down. It was as good a plan as any, as far as she was concerned.

The sudden appearance of imps was less pleasant, and they managed to dodge her own gunfire to run into the castle. The also sudden storm wasn't great either, nor was the news of the Demons and Angels teaming up. "It doesn't matter," she replied. We'll take them out either way." She managed to avoid not falling off, thanks to a keen eye and more than a bit of balance, and she was making her way along steadily.

It seemed things could get worse though, as the idiots which had made it past her set off the traps inside, basically screwing all the factions as they were attacked. "Somehow, not surprised," she grumbled as she activated her Funnels, tubes flipping out of her backpack as thrusters activated. She kept them near though as they began to provide cover fire from behind, while she herself focused on shooting the Lamias. Thy had come this far, and even Bonesword had made it. It was just a bit further....

@Banana@Lonewolf685@KoL@Ryonara

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Tartys

Things were rapidly escalating out of control as all the factions rushed for the bridge, with the Machina making it on first even if Tartys herself wasn't that far behind. She kept her lance at he ready, wary for attempts to be knocked off while keeping her magic ready if a fight should break out.

In the meanwhile, several things happened in quick succession. The lead Machina began to do....something, several imps ran past and got themsevles blown up, a storm showed up courtesy of Dora, some Lamias appeared from inside the castle, and most important Deva gave them the assistance of allies for this fight, which would be very much welcome considering what they were going into. It would not exactly be a stroll through Heaven. Though she had to wonder what this 'git good' thing was supposed to mean.

She did take a swipe at Henry as he ran past, but the sudden explosion was blocked by Omega before it could detonate and blind her. "Let's go," she agreed with a nod, gesturing for the Amazon that had been summoned with her to follow. "Accompany me." Though the appearance of the giant running down the bridge wasn't exactly welcome either. A flash of magic would serve to create a shield over all those with her, which would at least keep them in one piece. Then once it passed they could resume their rush.

"So much for a truce," she noted at the same time. Well, they were demons. What did you expect?

@Awesomoman64@KoL@Mega Birb@Lucius Cypher@TheWindel

Fate/ Transcendent Paradigm (A Fate/GO Based RP)

@Flamelord Peasant Wraiths are very important! Are they icy themselves or just vanilla ghosts?

@Beloss

Just vanilla Wraiths, but they're kitted out in the style of the Novgorod Militia. So lots of long, stabby things.

Fate/ Transcendent Paradigm (A Fate/GO Based RP)

Thats what I mean though, because Alexander's NP tricks people into thinking they have fallen through ice.

@Beloss

Don't forget the Russian Peasant Wraiths that attack them. It's a vital part of the plan.

Fate/ Transcendent Paradigm (A Fate/GO Based RP)

@Flamelord Sup flamelord, hows it goin.

@Beloss

Not bad. Working nights, which sucks

Fate/ Transcendent Paradigm (A Fate/GO Based RP)

Nevsky had not really expected to win the contest, and indeed it ended that he did not do so. Nonetheless he considered it a worthwhile investment, getting a taste of the other mans strength while also establishing a bond between them, tentative though it might be in this situation. It was undoubtedly better than them being complete and total strangers.

"A good challenge," he said to Kintoki with a nod, before finding himself called away. They all gathered in another room, with him positioned next to his liege as their task was explained. The priest did not necessarily earn much trust, but he seemed like he was willing to restrain himself so Nevsky did the same. They were all supposed to be working together, so he would not sabotage the effort through pointless internecine conflict.

So it seemed that there were two possible destinations to go to. One was ancient Babylonia, a time straight out of legend, while the other was the cold land of the North. Nevsky trusted his Master to make a decision, and in the end he did not have to provide counsel as to what they should do, with Walgrave going for Scandinavia. "Very well My Lord, so we shall," he agreed without complaint.

Of course, he was not the biggest fan of those from the West, having been assailed by misguided Crusaders from that area so many times, but this should be before the Teutons were established in their current holdings. There should not be any problems there, assuming those who still worshipped the old Norse ways did not cause problems.

"Rest assured My Lord, the snow will not dull my blade," he reassured Walgrave. He was used to fighting in the cold, and whatever this problem was, he was sure that the gathered collection of Heroic Spirits and warriors would be able to fix it.

@Beloss

Deep Ground Online (Hiatus)

I'm fine with abridging the quiz game.

My (Current) Request Thread

A bum after a long time.