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Post by Manah on Aug 2, 2019 11:42:54 GMT -5
Her friends joined in the assault. Mai unelashed powerful strikes of her blades, the Pokémon unleashed their best attacks, Yomiko hacked at the monster with sharpened and hardened paper fans, and Sakura fired a blast of energy just as Mikoto stabbed the fiend... the combination of which launched even the massive monster back and collapsing onto the ground with multiple wounds, unconscious.
"...W-Whew... looks like... we won?" Yomiko asked, a bit out of breath.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 2, 2019 11:52:07 GMT -5
Mikoto did not stop and stabbed the creature through the neck to finish it off.
Repeating stones to finish the demon off.
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Post by Manah on Aug 2, 2019 22:27:45 GMT -5
Astaroth didn't even move as Mikoto killed him... and he EXPLODED in a blast of eldritch power, knocking the kunoichi back, landing in Sakura's arms (OOC: Took 2w). Luckily... Astaroth was quite dead at that point.
"You okay?" Sakura asked with concern as she helped her back on her feet, as a white, glowing rune appeared on the dead monster's hand.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 2, 2019 22:30:06 GMT -5
"Yeah." Mikoto said. "Just thought I should take him out as a precaution." She said examining the runes. "Anyone recognize this."
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Post by Manah on Aug 3, 2019 11:19:40 GMT -5
"I agree. He was too powerful to let him live", Mai said, nodding.
Yomiko examined the rune on the dead colossus' hand. "...Hmmmm... yes, in fact, I do. This... is known as the Rune of Punishment. It's a very powerful rune, capable of great power and formidable destructive power in the hands of a capable user. They say it spreads conflict, as though it is cursed, but from what I read, that's supserstitious nonsense. A most likely explanation is that because of its power, its users are often tempted to use it to attain their ambitions, which itself spread conflict, just like how some people might want the rune for themselves and create conflict due to that instead. Though it is parasitic, as it feeds on the user's life energy. It's also indestructible", she explained. "...I don't think either Mai or myself are strong enough to use it without risking our lives over time. You and Sakura-chan would likely be able to use it with fewer risks."
She frowned. "The thing is, the Rune of Punishment will eventually find its way onto someone's hand whether or not we take it, it's in its nature. So I still think it's best if one of us become its wielder, because it'd at least be in a good person's hands."
Sakura glanced at Mikoto. "...You wanna take it, or should I?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 3, 2019 15:55:29 GMT -5
(Did my Pokémon gain any levels?)
"I'll take it." Mikoto said grabbing onto the rune.
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Post by Manah on Aug 3, 2019 18:27:51 GMT -5
(OOC: Hell yeah. I'm adding a whoppin' 6 levels to all of them. Zigzagoon, Turtwig and Stufful will evolve if you let them, too.) The run glowed brightly as it vanished from the monster's hand, burning itself onto Mikoto's left hand instead. It didn't hurt much, but it was rather unpleasant while the light still lasted, calming down quickly when the rune stopped glowing appearing like some sort of tattoo at the end. (OOC: I'll stat it up shortly.)
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 3, 2019 18:30:42 GMT -5
(Mikoto will let them evolve.)
"Ow." She said rubbing the mark on her hand.
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Post by Manah on Aug 3, 2019 19:09:53 GMT -5
"Well, the good news is the transfer was successful", Yomiko said, nodding.
As the light from the rune vanished, two more lights began glowing, as Turtwig and Zigzagoon began glowing brightly, transforming within moments into larger, more powerful forms!
"Grotle!"
"Linoone!" they cried enthusiastically.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 3, 2019 19:11:12 GMT -5
"You transformed." Mikoto said a bit amazed.
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Post by Manah on Aug 3, 2019 19:42:50 GMT -5
"Gro", the now much larger turtle said, nuzzling her side, while Linoone swiftly climbed around her to rest on her shoulders like a scarf, although she was noticeably heavier now.
"How cute♥", Sakura let out.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 3, 2019 19:47:32 GMT -5
"Good work. Both of you." She said nuzzling each of them back. "Well if that's all should we head back?"
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Post by Manah on Aug 3, 2019 20:57:17 GMT -5
"We probably should. I think my everything hurts", Yomiko said, sighing.
"I don't sense anything else in here", Sakura noted. "I think we're good to go."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 3, 2019 21:07:09 GMT -5
"Okay. Let's go get some rest." Mikoto said leading the group to the entrance.
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Post by Manah on Aug 3, 2019 23:13:58 GMT -5
"Sure", Mai said cheerfully.
They headed back without incident, meeting up with the other Pokémon and the guy in the hard hat from before.
"...Hey, girls. How'd it go?" he asked.
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