Darkflare

"Let's just say it was a heat of the moment thing. The membership covers a lot of things around here but some things will cost you extra. Just pay more attention next time, all right?"

"I'll have to start planning my return trip now. I was expecting my journey to be a little longer and didn't think I would have met you and gotten my answers so quickly."

"You really traveled all the way just for that? That's quite a short sighted view."

"I guess I was expecting a different answer. I saved up and brought enough for traveling for quite some time, but I can't stick around for very long unless I can get a job around here."

"I'm sure Light wouldn't mind you traveling with him. I know I said I didn't have a job opening, but I could see if I can find errands for you. You would probably have better luck talking to Anna for that though."

"Ah, that's right. She probably also has her share of sisters in this world here as well."

"Oh, you're familiar with them?"

"I used to be a regular customer for one of them back in my world. I found out one day they're a family of merchants who all look the same and have the same name when one of her sisters took over the shop because she was sick."

"It might not be a bad idea to be in good terms with her. At any rate, why don't you join with your group? If you're going to stick around might as well have some company."

"I definitely should. Thanks for everything."

Lilith bowed before heading to the elevator to the third floor.

2 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Everyone began grabbing plates and food. They took a seat and discussed the results of the drill.

"...."

"...did you all pay for that or were you all so hungry that you forgot to notice that the menu has prices on them?"

Flare just shurgged

"Not much of an existence being sealed away. There has to be a way to convince him to cooperate with you."

"Wait, you fought his other self?"

".... oh yea, that was a few years ago. Even before the events that gave him the title Hero of Kalos."

"If you fought him before, then perhaps there may be a way."

"If you would have been there, you wouldn't be saying that. It took pretty much every thing I had just to keep up with it. We were rather fortunate to be in an area away from any people as well. That and I would like to not be yelled at again for being so reckless and cutting off more time of my dwindling lifespan."

"Ah...hmm....that's a fair point. There is a reason why he was sealed. Light, you said you trained your mind to keep it in check, right? I'm assuming you meditate and that could be the first step we need."

"I think I understand, meditate to look inward yourself."

"If your other side is sealed inside of you as you said, perhaps that could be a way to have some actual communication with it. Because the alternative is to simply release him and try to talk with it from the outside and from what you two have been telling me, that is the absolute worst idea without a way to properly contain it out here."

On 11/22/2019 at 12:32 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Lucent, Umbra, Melina and Anwalt are healed.

 

I don't know about you guys, but I've worked up an appetite. Let's grab a bite to eat in the cafeteria.

 

All 4 went to the cafeteria to find food.

(And there they go. Hopefully they take a proper break. Their bodies may be fine, but their mind and soul need a break as well.)

The cafeteria looked like your average cafeteria. There weren't that many people around so most tables were empty.

6 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

So Dark...how do you explain a separate entity made from the remnants of my own will to fight, my so called "addiction" to adrenaline and the influence of the Dark Hadou? Can it be possible that although we seem to have some similarities...that I'm in fact a special case? Possibly from a different program all together?

 

What am saying? I have way too many questions. I guess I've found bliss in my ignorance up to this point. You do make one interesting point, Darkflare. This dark side of me has a name. I've always thought that just by sealing him "inside me"...that we were one. But if we both have our own name, then are we truly "one?" I'll just have to see when the time comes.

"I have some thoughts about what's going on, but I would rather not fill your head with baseless guessing. As for your other side, you've merely contained it, not made it part of you. It's going to be damn hard but... you're going to have to confront your other side again...and accept it."

7 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

How about you Lilith? Have you found the answers you were looking for?

"The truth is I had something of an inferiority complex due to my clone origins and I was also curious about this dark ability I possessed, I knew it was a dangerous power if I ever lost control of it. But after meeting Dark here, I think it's time I had more confidence in myself."

14 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

 

No objections here...

 

Umbra, Lucent and Melina agreed as well.

5 hours ago, Dumanios said:

 

 

 

"That will be fine," Raina answered.

"Very well, close your eyes and relax and let the healing magic do its work."

The woman proceeded to focus on the group as she chanted a spell to heal them.

14 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

And then there's the fact that both of you specialize in Dark Hadou. But I use both. You both don't seem to be effected by the Dark Hadou. But I continually train my mind to this day so that I can suppress the evil within. 

 

I guess since you're in the sharing mood, Dark...I'll share something. When most people say they had to fight themselves...they mean metaphorically. But in my case...I literally battled against my dark side personified. I won and he's sealed within what I can only describe as a "dark area within my subconscious." 

 

But I'm assuming if I am indeed a clone...that we are part of the same program. I may be overthinking this...but It's something I'd like to know the truth about.

"That's right. I remember you mentioned something like that back at The Bottom."

Flare proceeded to laugh unable to contain his laughter.

"Wh-...Why are you laughing? This is hardly a laughing matter."

"Hahahaha. I'm sorry. I couldn't help it. Did I hear that right? Suppressing the evil within? You mean the same evil within that Lilith and I possess?"

"That doesn't mean you have to laugh at him for it."

"I'm not exactly a shining knight, but I'm pretty sure I'm not someone that would be considered evil in most situations. And even the brief moment I've met you, I can tell your heart is in the right place, young lady."

"Hahaha. Sorry, I suppose it is entirely my fault for not being clear enough. The Dark Hadou isn't inherently an evil power. Like I said, it makes one mad with a drive to win at all costs. But when you think about it, that is something all humans inherently possess already."

"Take Light for example. He's always training, always looking for the next challenge, always striving for ways to improve. It even goes to the point where he will try to push his opponents just so he can get a better challenge out of it. Basically, the Hero of Kalos is just a fight addicted adrenaline junkie. All the Dark Hadou really does is amplify these emotions to a negative extent. Having this drive isn't a bad thing and in fact, I would encourage it, but as with all things in life, too much of a good thing is bad for you. The only reason those that go mad even try to kill their opponents is simply because they tend to refuse to admit defeat, refuse to accept that someone is better than them and will go to such an extent just to prove a point."

"So when you said were hard wired to be unable to be corrupted."

"We may be able to enjoy a good fight, but not to the extent like Light. I'm certain you also have your own share of skills and hobbies that don't involve fighting someone else."

"I'm not completely convinced that would be the case, but I have nothing else to go on."

"I don't know where to start for finding answers about your past, Light. But there is one I know for sure. There will be a time....where you will need to break that seal. You and your so called dark side must become one."

4 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

The group approaches receptionist of the infirmary.

 

We just finished a gruelling training session and would like to be evaluated. 

"It doesn't seem like any of you have received any serious wounds. No broken bones either? If you have no adverse effects to light or holy magic, then a basic healing spell should be enough."

4 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Of course. I've enjoyed our reunion. The training session was great. But I didn't come here for a strole down memory lane and a workout. And although I'm glad to help, I didn't come purely out of the kindness of my heart. No offense, Lilith. Your style. Your aura. It's no coincidence. There aren't many practitioners of our style...at least to my knowledge. And if it's one thing I've learned. My old "pal" Darkflare...will have a bit of insight on the situation. Now...continue.

"Then it shouldn't be hard for you to figure out, Light."

"We're not the same. At least, not in the way I'm assuming you think we are. I recall you mentioned that we were the results of a project. So it's safe to assume you're also a clone."

"Precisely. Your name, Darkflare. That was the name of the project for you, right? That was the same name of the project for my world as well."

"And when we were created we were implanted with the knowledge of this power, these abilities we possess. We were basically born to be assassins."

"And yet fate allowed us to stray from that path at least."

"And that's where our similarities end."

"Huh? Wait, what do you mean by that?"

"I took a moment to double check and I had to get a second opinion just to be sure, but while we're our respective results of our world's projects, we're not the same "person"."

"Then.....wait....what makes you so sure then?"

"Your celular structure is far more stable than mine. I'm barely holding up with all kinds of weird shit I have to put in me just to remain stable. You? You're perfectly fine, you pretty much have a normal life expectancy for a human."

"This is just a theory but....whatever WAS "me" in your world was considered a failure and discarded. In your world, the project continued until they managed to create you. In my world, it was abandoned ending with me and they didn't even bother to "dispose" of me thinking I wouldn't survive."

"Basically, I'm dead in your world and you don't even exist in mine. It's a theory but it makes the most sense to me."

"So I got lucky in my world...yea, that's about right. One of them actually took pity on me and took me in. Heh, old man didn't like that I chose to be one of his servants, but I didn't mind."

"You're you and I'm me. There's no need for either of us to be anything else. As for our abilities, the power you and I wield is called the Satsui no Hadou. It's a dangerous power that can drive one mad with the drive to win at any cost even if it means killing your opponent."

"Funny, I don't recall having any desires to want to kill anybody."

"That's because our creators were smart enough to know what they were dealing with. In a way, we're pretty much hardwired to be unable to be corrupted by this power. Still that doesn't mean we should be reckless. It is still a dangerous power."

"Well...this has certainly answered a lot of my questions. This trip was worth it in the end. There's just one more thing that I don't understand."

Lilith looked over at Light.

"You, Light. You're Lightflare. Light and Dark, two opposites. There has to be a connection here."

"Honestly...never thought about that."

9 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Lucent, Anwalt and Umbra all nod and follow Melina to the elevator. They take the elevator to the top floor.

The top floors were reserved for facilities focused on recovering as one side hosted the cafeteria while the other side had the infirmary.

9 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Sounds like you both learned quite a bit from this drill. So did I. It seems I can still benefit from a few different facets of training.  

"You must have been out of your element. Too used to fighting 1 on 1 in the arena."

"At least he's used to actually fighting. I'm still just getting used to it myself."

"Well, there's some benefits to all that arena fighting. Although expanding your horizons wouldn't hurt."

"Anyway, let's get to business."

Flare takes.out his tablet and begins to tap commands into it.

"Light, if you weren't already present when I talked to Lilith earlier, I wouldn't be talking about this with you. Anything I say regarding what I found about her stays with you unless she agrees to share. Got it?"

1 hour ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Aaaaanyway....Ralphy. Could you kindly direct us to your medical facilities?

"Infirmary's on the top levels, m'lady. The elevators can take you there."

1 hour ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Also...is Darkflare still nearby? And Lilith how is she?

"Right here, Light. I had to come here personally to shut this down. Sorry, but my employees come first."

"Thinking up strategies on the fly is rough. I had a feeling it would be before we started, but even so. At least Leon was able to help me out."

"By the way..."

"I received the results of that study from the scans made on you during the drill. We should discuss that in private."

Soon after, both groups would meet up with Raph.

"Welcome back, everyone. So boring part first, the Hideout is a technological marvel as is, but we like to add a little magic in the mix. Problem was, this drill is particularly taxing on the magic side. We keep going for longer and the mages helping us perform the drill would be in trouble. Boss ordered the early shut down because of it."

"Now for the part you actually care about. The hero's team here was ahead when I had to shut it down, so I suppose that makes them the winners. Still, both sides had casualties happen so you need to keep working on your skills as well as your teamwork. Out there, you won't get a second chance. And if you want to argue that you could definitely take hits better out there, allow me to tell you that one hit in a weak spot is all it takes to take down even the toughest. Nonetheless, I gotta admit that was good work from both sides. Get yourselves patched up and take some rest, I'm certain you all took quite the work out there."

"I see this drill finally has its maiden voyage."

Flare approaches the small group overlooking the drill.

"We'll have to look over this and adjust a few things before we can turn this into a regular thing."

"From what I could see, perhaps we could make interactions between both teams more frequent."

"We'll have to shorten the rounds though, until we can mage a better mana flow. Our mages won't be able to hold for all the rounds"

"I understand. Shut it down."

"Hold on, they can still manage for this round."

"If you're wrong and something happens, it's my ass on the line. Shut it down, that's an order."

"All right all right. I guess I can't blame you in this case."

Raph proceeded to interact with the console and begin shutting down the drill.

Soon after the enemies and the environment began to disappear.

"Sorry boys and girls but I'm afraid we'll have to end this one early due to technical difficulties and safety concerns. Head to the center so we can pull you out quickly."

On 11/14/2019 at 12:23 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

The assassins blade cuts the chain from the axe as the axe continues to go through the portal behind the assassin. 

 

Heh...

 

The portal closes as the blade goes through and reopens over the assassins new position as the axe comes flying back out like a spear at the assassins back. Simultaneously Umbra pulls back the chain and tries to swing it towards the assassins legs in an effort to capture them or distract him.

The assassin is unable to notice the axe from above and proceeds to wear it as a hat. And then it dies.

On 11/14/2019 at 12:23 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

The second wolf is relentless and immediately goes for the leg of the assassin. Meanwhile, Melina quickly recovers from her missed attack and tries to use her small window of opportunity to grab the assassin from the back with her arm around his neck. If successful she will slam him to the ground on his head.

The wolf would manage to attack the leg as the assassin was unable to recover from the first wolf. As it did, the assassin would try use its second leg to trap the wolf's neck in between them, before getting caught by Melina. Of course, Melina had to take into account the wolf latched onto its keg if she were to continue with the slam.

On 11/14/2019 at 12:23 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

Anwalt pulls back on his captured are, places his feet firmly on the ground, tightens his stance, blocks the palm strike with his forearm and tries to use the same arm to deliver an uppercut that could send the assassin airborne if it connects.

  The assassin would notice the wind up for the uppercut and lean back to avoid it before swerving fast in an attempt to headbutt Anwalt.

On 11/14/2019 at 12:23 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

This has been quite exhilarating, young lady. But I know you're not done..

 

 

 

LightFlare begins to charge his next attack. This all to familiar stance tells what possibly lies ahead for Lilith...

 

Let's keep the teamwork going, Light! Chill Focus!

 

Lucent casts Chill Focus on LightFlare.

It is in this moment that important life lessons are learned. The fact that charging an attack next to an enemy who was likely faster than you even if for that moment isn't a good idea and that 100% hit rate doesn't mean a thing if you never launch your attack.

When Light began to make the motion to charge his attack, Lilith would immediately strike him with a palm thrust infusing him with her dark ki in the process to severely disrupt his ki flow and make it incredibly difficult to use his ki to do anything. But then again, it's not like Light isn't unfamiliar with dark ki...

Regardless, after the palm thrust, Lilith would be forced out of their arena as her invading time was out.

The remaining assassin had positioned itself in an area overlooking the group. Blade in hand, it waited for its moment. In an instant, the sound of both snipers firing about a second apart from each shot was heard, as the assassin proceeded to reflect those bullets toward Lucent and Raina.

Wave 3/5

 

Assassins x 3 (1 wounded)

Snipers x 4 (Only 2 are present at a time)

Invasion Portal: Off (16/25)

Enemy Invader: Absent

On 11/10/2019 at 11:40 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

You're "dead" set on getting me,huh? 

 

Umbra aims for the assassins head and uses his right arm to throw his axe like a Javelin as its chain flails behind it. The portal comes closer to the Assassin.

The Assassin sidesteps to his right as he then proceeds to swing at the chain trying to slice it off with one slice. If nothing else, it would at least disrupt the direction it would return.

On 11/10/2019 at 11:40 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Having been healed, Melina quickly does aerial role and perched on top of a box not targeted by the enemy. She pushes of the box and executes a flying kick at the back of the assassins head. If it connects she will follow up with a heavy hitting combo.

 

The wolves stop spinning, quickly turn around and pounce on the assassin looking to grab his arms. If successful the the assassin will be unable to attack for the next turn.

The assassin would move to its left to avoid Melina's attack, but one of the wolves would manage to pounce on it when it did so. It quickly tried to grab the wolf and kick it away

On 11/10/2019 at 11:40 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Yeah! We got this in the bag!

 

Anwalt rushes the one of the other assassins with a hook punch that can apply a weakpoint if it connects.

The assassin notices and proceeds to intercept the attack and "catch" the punch and try to counter attack with a palm strike.

On 11/10/2019 at 11:40 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

LightFlare as he hits the ground he does not use his elbow strike but instead uses the energy pillar attack from before. This time however the pillars do not surround him but instead raise in front of him intending to block the orbs from Lilith.

The pillar does manage to intercept the orbs destroying them in the process. Lilith took the opportunity use her Ashura warp technique to close the distance toward Light. From there, she focused her ki on her hands.

("He's too versatile, he can stop any attempt at destroying their cover.")

She moved toward Light as she began to focus.

On 11/10/2019 at 11:40 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

 

Raina! Take out those pesky spiders! Chill Focus!

 

Lucent casts Chill Focus on Raina.

On 11/11/2019 at 6:47 PM, Dumanios said:

 

"On it!'

 

Raina shot backward and locked her sight on the mechanical spiders, preparing card-like bullets to fire towards the spiders.

 

'Gotcha.'

Those with arachnophobia would rejoice as the remaining spider bots were destroyed

Wave 3/5

 

Assassins x 4 (1 wounded)

Snipers x 4 (Only 2 are present at a time)

Invasion Portal: Off (15/25)

Enemy Invader: Present (4/4 turns)

On 11/4/2019 at 10:46 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

We'll aren't you the resourceful one.

 

Umbra motions for the the assassin to come closer. As he doing so, the portal behind the assassin suddenly moves toward the assassins back. If it reached the assassin he could swallowed up by the portal. Umbra could also see Lilith out the corner of his eye.

With the portal behind him and his target in front, the assassin proceeded to run toward Umbra blade in hand ready to strike if he got close enough.

On 11/4/2019 at 10:46 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Melina falls to that ground stunned.

It's target elminated for the moment, the assassin proceeded to set it's sight on Lucent, noting his intentions to heal Melina back up. It proceeded to run toward him.

On 11/4/2019 at 10:46 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Another one bites the dust.

 

Anwalt eyes suddenly open wide as he grabs a large piece of the floor near him, spins around and tosses it at the Assassin blocking Raina's attack like a shot puck. He uses rhe momentum from his spin to roll behind a box nearby. His hope is to damage the assassin enough for him to lose control of Raina's attack as well.

On 11/7/2019 at 3:45 PM, Dumanios said:

 

 

 

 

'He can't hold out forever, can he?'

 

Raina charged up an orb, preparing to fire toward the assassin. Hearing the rumbling sound, Raina looked to see Anwalt throw the floor at the Assassin.

 

'Since teamwork's the idea here, I have a plan.'

 

Charging the orb's power, she launched to to ensure it fired in an arc that would land the orb on the opposite side from where the floor was incoming.

Still pinned down from holding back the orb, the assassin is struck by the rock and charged orb.....and the orb it was holding back. Without a doubt, this assassin was eliminated.

On 11/4/2019 at 10:46 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Guys! I've got a couple blood thirsty assassins licking thier chops over here! Can you do something about "Miss Glowy Eyes?"

 

Umbra quickly summons two portals and two wolves come out like drills at the the wounded assassin. 

The assassin proceeded to slide underneath the incoming wolves and turn toward them. It would then proceeded to focus its attention to where the wolves were coming from.

On 11/4/2019 at 10:46 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

LightFlare stamps the ground and fires a flaming Light Burst at Lilith as Lucent heals Melina.

Lilith proceeds to sidestep and respond with a few orbs of her own toward Light. She intended to use these orbs as a distraction as she would proceed to disengage from fighting him directly. Instead, Lilith proceeded to target the nearby boxes with a few more orbs intending to destroy as much cover as she could in the short time she had.

The remaining assassins began to retreat looking to pick up any dropped blades and group up for another plan of attack. At the same time, the remaining spider-bots began to make beeping sounds and flash lights as they proceeded to change targets and also proceeded to head toward the boxes being used as cover intending to destroy them as well by self destructing on top of them.

Wave 3/5

 

Spider bots x 5 (5 counts as 1 kill)

Assassins x 4 (1 wounded)

Snipers x 4 (Only 2 are present at a time)

Invasion Portal: Off (14/25)

Enemy Invader: Present (3/4 turns)

On 10/31/2019 at 1:17 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

Umbra uses the chain on the end of the axe to pull it back towards him catching the taunting assassin and impaling the back of his head with the blade of the axe while continuing to pull the axe back.

 

Ha! That looks delightfully painelful!

Is what would Umbra have loved to happen, but the assassin was in fact fully aware about the possibility and ducked underneath returning axe. Sinec Umbra decided to assume his hit was successful, the assassin used the opportunity to pick up its sword and rearm itself.

On 10/31/2019 at 1:17 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

Melina maintains her footing only adjusting her body slightly...

 

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...and hits the cocky assassin with a barrage of punches ending in a powerful blow.

 

Is what Melina would have loved to happen. The reality was that the assassin caught the first punch and used the momentum to toss her in the ground, put her in a hold and break her arm instantly eliminating her.

On 10/31/2019 at 1:17 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Huuuaaaaah!

 

Anwalt burries his hands into the ground and unearths a large chunk of the concrete floor and hurls it straight up with the speed of a rocket towards the assassin.

The assassin is hit by the rock and falls. It doesn't get up, signaling its elimination.

On 10/31/2019 at 1:17 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Two wolves come from the portal behind the previous assassin and attack the spiders.

 

The wolves manage to intercept the spiders and are destroyed

On 10/31/2019 at 1:17 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

LightFlare finds himself stunned...again. 

 

Aaannd...Light's gone again.

 

That selfish LightBulb! Some hero! Now I've gotta bring him back...again!

 

You can find him, right?

 

You know I can.

 

 

A portal opens under LightFlare. He falls through. 

 

A sniper just landed over there. Be alert.

 

 

LightFlare falls through the portal onto his face near Umbra. Umbra and Lucent laugh as Lucent heals LightFlare.

 

 

 

Looks like our friend Lilith decided to pay us a visit.

Lilith wasn't hard to spot with the dark aura surrounding her and glowing eyes signifying her status as an invader. Additionally, she was moving noticeably faster than how she moved back at The Bottom and in the ship.

Her hands glowed with her dark energy as she looked at the group for a brief moment with a disappointed look. In another instant, she used the same move Light had been using to eliminate the snipers....except when she came down she would create an explosion of dark energy where she landed. She aimed where Lucent was...and it just so happened that Umbra and Light were also within range of the attack as well.

3 hours ago, Dumanios said:

 

 

'Going into a melee with that assassin seems like suicide. It'd be better to up the firepower against him instead' Raina thought.

 

Raina called a card into her hands, nothing like the cardlike energy blasts from before.

 

"Freedom Seal."

 

The assassin put its sword in front of it, holding on it with both hands. The assassin was attempting to reflect this attack back but was currently struggling on simply holding on. If one was careful not to be exposed to the snipers, a follow up attack was possible.

Wave 3/5

 

Spider bots x 5 (5 counts as 1 kill)

Assassins x 5 (1 wounded)

Snipers x 4 (Only 2 are present at a time)

Invasion Portal: Off (13/25)

Enemy Invader: Present (2/4 turns)

On 10/26/2019 at 7:35 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Umbra creates another portal behind the assassin.

 

Nice moves! Here's...your reward!

 

A chain suddenly appears dangling from Umbra's axe as he uses his right hand to throw it like a spear at the assassin.

The assassin ducks under the thrown axe. It then proceeds to taunt Umbra to come closer to it.

On 10/26/2019 at 7:35 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

You're tough. And you even talk trash. Well...sorta. You're my type for sure. Except dating an A.I. isn't my thing...so...

 

Melina does a quick dash and firmly places her feet down as she places one hand in front of her and draws back her fist.

The assassin maintains his position adding a mocking laugh to it's taunt making the motion to come closer.

On 10/26/2019 at 7:35 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Heh...

 

Anwalt attempts to duck the attack and simultaneously execute an upward kick that would send the assassin in the air.

Anwalt is successful in landing the kick as the assassin is launched into the air.

On 10/26/2019 at 7:35 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

The bullet destroys the box LightFlare was hiding behind.

 

(Those ninjas can deflect projectiles...even bullets...)

 

 

 

LightFlare hears the grappling hooks and immediately strikes down the sniper before rolling behind cover to gather energy.

Contrary to what Light expected, third time wouldn't be the charm for him as the snipers have gotten wary of his tactic. The moment Light leapt into the air to come crashing down, the sniper would aim its grappling hook above it and intercept him, forcefully pulling him down to the ground. From there, it would place its heel onto Light's neck, take out its pistol and put a bullet through his skull temporarily eliminating him from play.

The execution done, the sniper grappled away moving closer to where the rest of the group were.

On 10/26/2019 at 7:35 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Lucent was still standing near Umbra.

 

(I could intercept him but I need to continue to support Light...Umbra...)

 

Umbra! His sword!

 

No problem!

The assassin stopped itself seeing its sword teleported away. It then called on the two nearby spider bots as they proceeded to leap toward it. It then proceeded to grab them and throw one each to Umbra and Lucent.

19 hours ago, Dumanios said:

 

 

'Projectile reflection... that'll be difficult. The assassin looks prepared for melee combat too... holding here won't work.'

 

Raina dashed backward, intending to find the nearest wall. She was still concerned about the snipers that may have been out there. While dashing back she fired several more bullets, aiming for both the reflected bullets and her three remaining foes.

The spider bots would eventually be destroyed by the barrage of projectiles, but the assassin would continue to reflect them inching closer and closer to its target.

The design of the arena only allows walls at the very edge. The boxes and machinery covering the area would have to be alternatives.

Soon afterwards, an alarm begins to sound off.

"The enemy team has sent their invader. Hunt or be hunted."

Stepping out of the portal, Lilith wasted no time to run to where her former teammates are. It wasn't her original plan to be the invader candidate, but the rest of her teammates insisted on it as she would be the one most familiar to their techniques. She already had her primary target in mind as she went to Lucent and Umbra's position...

Wave 3/5

 

Spider bots x 7 (5 counts as 1 kill)

Assassins x 6 (2 wounded)

Snipers x 4 (Only 2 are present at a time)

Invasion Portal: Off (12/25)

Enemy Invader: Present (1/4 turns)

On 10/24/2019 at 10:25 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

The spiraling wolf causes the assassin's blade to recoil as it continues toward the assassins chest.

 

The bugs around here are relentless! 

 

Umbra quickly spins his axe in front of him like a propeller blade hoping to slice and dice the bugs into pieces.

Using the momentum of the recoil, the assassin spins around to narrowly avoid the wolf as it proceeds to regain it's footing.

The spinning attack manages to destroy the remaining bugs.

On 10/24/2019 at 10:25 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

The spiraling wolf ricochets of the blade causing the assassins sword to recoil and fly out of his hand and leaving the assassin off balance.

 

(Now...)

 

Melina quickly dashes forward as her body flashes yellow for a spit second and executes a quick straight punch at the assassins back that will cause knockdown it it connects.

The recoil would give Melina enough time to strike as the assassin is struck and slides across the ground. It would then proceed to roll and flip jump back up as it taunted Melina to come to it. Whatever damage it received, it was doing a good job of hiding it....

On 10/24/2019 at 10:25 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

Ruuaaah!

 

Anwalt reaches over and pulls up the piece of the floor he unearthed and flings it forward as a projectile and sheild from the assassins attack.

The assassin strikes the piece of the floor and takes a moment to push it away before it attempts to attack him again.

On 10/24/2019 at 10:25 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

LightFlare hears the grappling hook. As the sniper rises up, LightFlare instantly uses the gathered energy to leap up and strike the sniper down before he could escape eliminating him from the battle.

 

 

(Well...aren't you bold. Most snipers don't expose themselves like this. )

 

LightFlare is further away and uses his distance to take cover and gather energy.

Light's attack manages to strike down the sniper. The assassin proceeds to leap, taking a visual look at Light. Not even a second passes before the other sniper takes a shot....at the assassin....who proceeds to reflect the shot toward Light.

At the same time, the sound of a grappling hook could be heard as the replacement sniper enters the arena.

On 10/24/2019 at 10:25 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

The spiraling wolf causes the the blade to recoil as the wolf ricochets toward the spiders nearby. This would momentarily expose the assassin to another attack ...

The wolves manage to catch the spider bots and destroy them. The assassin recovers from the recoil and proceeds to run to where his sword landed to go pick it up.

18 hours ago, Dumanios said:

 

 

Safe from the Sniper's attacks, Raina noticed the approaching spider bots, shooting small blasts toward each of them.

Raina manages to take down 3 of them before the assassin darts in front of them and starts reflecting the blasts back to her.

Wave 3/5

 

Spider bots x 9 (5 counts as 1 kill)

Assassins x 6 (1 wounded)

Snipers x 4 (Only 2 are present at a time)

Invasion Portal: Off (12/25)

Enemy Invader: Absent

On 10/20/2019 at 3:30 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

 

 

Ah, ah, aaaaah....

 

Just as the assassin gets close with his attack, Umbra opens a portal in front of him and a second portal near Lucent. The remaining 3 wolves circle around maintaining their spiral attack. One heads for the back of the assassin attacking Umbra, one spins toward the assassin attacking Lucent and one attacks the assassin leaping at Melina.

The assassin attacking Umbra stops itself as it switches to a reverse grip to quickly turn around and slash at the wolf attacking it. Meanwhile, the spider bots nearby have righted themselves up and scurry along toward Umbra, leaping at him once they get in range.

On 10/20/2019 at 3:30 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

A bit to slow....

 

Just as the assassin is about to connect with his attack, Melina swiftly sidesteps the assassins attack as he slices two of the spiders that where chasing her instead. Melina suddenly smiles...

 

(Come on...one more time...)

The assassin begins to approach Melina but not before it stops to slash at the wolf that has appeared from the portal.

On 10/20/2019 at 3:30 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Oh no you don't! Stay down!

 

Anwalt performs the same move on the remaining two spiders.

The remaining spiders targeting Anwalt are destroyed. While he was distracted with them, the assassin targeting him quickly dashed to him with a slice, hoping to get him before he realizes his presence

On 10/20/2019 at 3:30 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

LightFlare knew he would be exposed oncs he landed and quickly roles while firing a Light Burst and takes cover, narrowly avoiding being shot.

 

 

LightFlare hears the sniper enter the factory and turns in the direction of the sound.

 

(Another sniper...)

 

 

From his current vantage point, LightFlare could see where the enemies hid themselves...but is to far to warn the others.

 

(It seems I've isolated myself...yet again. Guess it's just in my nature...)

 

LightFlare crouches down out of sight and begins gathering chi.

The sniper rolls to the side to avoid Light's attack and proceeds to use its grappling hook to change positions.

The assassin that had targeted Light leapt out of hiding as it began to head toward Light's position before stopping at a vantage point overlooking his position. The spider bots had attached itself to it before they let go and began scurrying to where Light was hiding. The assassin simply kept overlooking the position making no attempts to hide as if it was waiting for something...

On 10/20/2019 at 3:30 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Umbra's portal opens up near Lucent...

 

How convenient...

 

Lucent jumps into the portal as it closes the moment he's through. The portal opens and Lucent emerges near Anwalt.

 

Now! LightFlare! Chill Focus!

 

 

Lucent casts Chill Focus on LightFlare.

With Lucent escaping via portal, the assassin that had targeted him focuses on slashing at the wold Umbra had sent to it. If it succeeded in eliminating the threat, it would call the nearby spiderbots to attach to it and move toward Lucent again.

On 10/21/2019 at 7:41 PM, Dumanios said:

 

 

 

'Darn.'

 

Raina quickly charges and fires an orb to intercept her original attack before dodging towards the barrel she'd previously been behind.

With the reflect being successful, the assassin goes back to chasing toward Raina. Meanwhile, the spiderbots that had targeted her closed in on her, proceeding to leap to her once they got close.

Wave 3/5

 

Spider bots x 20 (5 counts as 1 kill)

Assassins x 6

Snipers x 5 (Only 2 are present at a time)

Invasion Portal: Off (10/25)

Enemy Invader: Absent

10 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Alright, alright! 

 

Umbra summons 5 portals in front of the approaching spider bots, while holding his axe in front of his body. Five wolves come spiraling out toward the bots. Whether they connect or not, they will continue on to try and impale the approaching assassin as well.

The spider bots proceed to spread out when the portals open. The wolves manage to destroy 2 of them as the remaining ones are flipped over and proceed to take a moment to right themselves up. The assassin leaps to a nearby box and from there leaps toward Umbra swinging his sword once in range.

11 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Your mine!

 

Melina suddenly leaps from behind cover and executes an advancing kick that swings wide targeting 5 of the spider bots while allowing her to continue moving forward towards another box for cover.

The spider bots would leap over the kick although one of them would still be caught, kicked and destroyed. With Melina running toward cover, they proceeded to chase her. At the same time, the assassin that had targeted her leapt from his position and toward Melina with a swipe of his sword.

11 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

 

Anwalt quickly runs out and stomps the ground creating a large wall of rock and concrete that attacks the spiders while simultaneously shielding him from any attacks from his front.

The spider bots are unable to react to suddenly the earth below them coming up and are flipped into the air. 3 of them get destroyed upon impact on the ground as the remaining 2 remained flipped and proceeded to start righting themselves up.

11 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Lucent describes the snipers position to LightFlare. He looks and notices the sniper...

 

 

(There you are...)

 

LightFlare leaps into the air and almost instantly lands delivering a fatal blow to the Sniper and eliminating him from the round.

Thanks to Lucient's buff, Lightflare's attack would eliminate the sniper. Unfortunately for Light, due to where the sniper was, he finds himself separated pretty far from his team, essentially leaving himself alone to fend off any enemies. Additionally, his attack just left him exposed to the other sniper, who didn't hesitate to shoot at Light.

Nearby, the sound of a grappling hook could be heard signaling the replacement sniper spawning in and taking position.

With Light too far away, the spider bots and assassins that had targeted him had temporarily disengaged and proceeded to hide looking for another opportunity to strike.

11 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

(Ah...i see...) Raina! There's one more sniper I could see! If you can find a clear shot, take it! But just make sure the other enemies don't intercept your shot!

 

Lucent tells Raina where he saw the other sniper and casts Chill Focus on Raina. Her next attacks will have 100% accuracy.

Hoping to catch Lucent while he was distracted, The bots targeting him had rushed toward his position as the assassin targeting him moved in to try to cut off any escape attempts swinging his sword at him as he got close.

1 hour ago, Dumanios said:

 

 

'There he is!'

 

"Thanks Lucent, this'll do it!" Raina said, charging up an attack and firing it at the sniper, hitting him thanks to Lucent's Chill Focus.

 

 

 

Unfortunately for Raina, the assassin targeting her noticed what she was doing and intercepted the shot by swinging his sword to reflect the guaranteed hit back toward her.

Wave 3/5

 

Spider bots x 24 (5 counts as 1 kill)

Assassins x 6

Snipers x 5 (Only 2 are present at a time)

Invasion Portal: Off (9/25)

Enemy Invader: Absent

On 10/15/2019 at 9:40 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Umbra summons a large spiked wheel and kicks it across the field. The wheel is large and fast enough to crush walls and barriers that may be in it's path. Umbra continues to move to his right...

Umbra's wheel only causes destruction of a few walls and boxes as their enemies would be able to see an oversized tire and move out of the way. 5 of the spider bots begin to quickly close in on Umbra as one of the assassins proceeds to do the same.

On 10/15/2019 at 9:40 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

Melina and Anwalt take defensive continually switching positions behind boxes surveying the area for the inevitable swarm of enemy attackers.

 

LightFlare takes partial cover behind a box. He leans to the side and focuses on his surroundings...

17 hours ago, Dumanios said:

Raina ducked behind a nearby barrel, preparing needles for the next fight.

The remaining spider bots proceeded to head toward the covers the group were hiding behind as each assassin did the same proceeding to each of them target an individual.

Wave 3/5

 

Spider bots x 30 (5 counts as 1 kill)

Assassins x 6

Snipers x 6 (Only 2 are present at a time)

Invasion Portal: Off (7/25)

Enemy Invader: Absent