melodiesoflife | Event || Revelations

"Enough talkin'. We're long past that."

Why was everyone even bothering? Palitutu wasn't going to listen. Her opening move hurt, but it didn't stop Sparks from summoning his Magitek Armor. He doesn't have much in the way of group healing, but he can use the armor's Healing Force to help out those around him a little, and himself a little more.

After that, it's time to ready the missiles.

Sheena grunted softly as she got to her feet. It was one thing to suddenly be powerless, another to have most of your life drained away. And for a moment, she looked at Palitutu with narrowed eyes.

She could kill them at any time, so why didn't she? Why didn't she just hit the reset button on all of this instead of having them fight all the time? Because of that, Sheena felt they were on the right track with their research and questions.

Something her ego might possibly not be able to handle--after all the work she had put into it during her lifetime.

A few things began to click together for the ninja, but for the moment, she put them to the side. They had to get through this before they could do anything else. And Sheena believed that they could--Crystallis Jobs or not. All of them were skilled fighters to begin with.

And while others focused on Palitutu, Sheena went towards Lust.

"You heard the lady, stand down!"

Mary flicked her wrist, the blade popping from her left sleeve while she drew her sword with her right. She knew she was at a disadvantage with her job skills blocked, but she at least had her own personal training. Palitutu could stop them from doing many things, but she'd still be an Assassin until she died.

She just hoped it wouldn't be today.

"Well past it. I've been wanting to put my blade to use on the little wench for a while now..." She walked forward slowly. She was exposed and that wasn't her preferred style. And she wasn't precisely looking forward to being in a position to use her Limit Break again. "But now all of a sudden you want us to fight you to the death? And what neat little trick of yours will go off when your heart stops I wonder?"

Knowing that they had, indeed, long gone beyond the point where their words could still have any impact on the Taturaru's choices, Ace decided not to waste his breath. What was this if not another trial of hers? If there was anything Palitutu had made crystal clear, it was that she valued acts of courage over their attempts at diplomacy. She would speak only when she wished to be heard.

Just as some Heroes had been able to get around her skill-sealing trap, perhaps there was a way to disable it entirely. It wouldn't be as easy as destroying a Crystal Jammer, for the nature of her power remained unknown, but with so many of them participating, a moment of distraction could turn out to be their breakthrough.

For now, his cards were as good as useless without the magic, so he wanted to see what the opponent would come up with next. The unexpected Megalixir left him feeling rejuvenated, so that he could easily maneuver between Tarutaru's potential targets and push them out of the harm's way, if needed - and in case of emergencies, he still had a potion or two to share.

No job skills? No problem. The Freelancer lifestyle has prepared Ramza for this day. And after his trip to Ivalice, he at least has a full inventory of swords ~~to somehow lose~~ and potions.

He mislikes being a puppet on a string, but he has fought enough unrelenting enemies to know that sometimes, a fight to the death is the only alternative to defeat. He wishes it were not so, but he is not so naive as he was as a cadet to believe every confrontation could end with words. But first, he will not start this battle on his knees from fatigue. He draws a potion out of his pack and drains it. Then he arms himself with a katana blade and starts to look for an opening through the chaos.

A Black Crystal appeared floating above Artemicion’s tiny hands, but then he dived right before Palitutu—Taking in whatever attacks were directed to her, and noticeably the Jars of Bees that had been directed at her.

“N-Not the bees, Kupo! Uaaaah… !”

The poor(?) Moogle flailed around haplessly, but he still did manage to conduct his part in the battle. The Black Crystal shone, and a light fell onto Palitutu for a second.

>Job Switch
Palitutu is now a Black Mage

Nothing reflected that change, and while Artemicion should have gone back to protecting Palitutu—“They’re going in my eyes, Kupooooo!” And with that done, Artemicion went to fly around—Faster than the bees in an effort to lose them. On the bright side, he wouldn’t be able to switch Palitutu’s Job anytime soon again while doing that. And the Tarutaru did look more than noticeably exasperated by her companion’s attitude, but that couldn’t be helped. She did answer the Heroes that addressed her however.

“Then if you can kill me, show it. Don’t do as you did with Narashima.”

>Focus

Palitutu doesn’t attack, but the Ultima she will cast next turn will be far more powerful than normal. Multiple Heroes of Light will die if she is allowed to attack.

And if there's anyone more exasperated than Palitutu, it's Deadpool.

"Oh, COME ON!" Deadpool yelled, watching as all of their attacks are deflected by the Moogle. "You sit here and say that you want us to kill you and you let that Moogle be a living meat shield! You're not even letting us use our Jobs for this! What, are all of our attacks gonna be stopped next by that one-eyed Time Mage next so you can kill us all in one swoop and gloat! You're not an awesome villain anymore, you're just a HACK!"

And he punctuates this by unloading his guns into Palitutu.

While Deadpool was screaming his heart out, Ace sneaked in closer to get a better view of the situation. Having spent the past few months studying the secrets of the Black Mage Job, he would recognise that language of the movements anywhere.

"She's gathering energy to unleash a spell! We need magic barriers, now!"

The ideal scenario would be to stop her from casting entirely, but that was their goal to begin with.

Jade had to grin at the antics of his companions. Bees, really?

Nevertheless, Ace was right. They didn't have time to waste. First, the combo that had served them well against the Ultima WEAPON -- Stats Lore and Enlightenment, quadrupling everyone's attack power. Even the Jobless Heroes should be able to perform adequately now.

And as a bonus, Stats Lore also doubled the effects of all items -- including the bees.

"Don't let her finish casting! Go!"

While the others focused on Palitutu, Sheena had other ideas. Forgetting Lust, she went towards Artemicion, Jade's assistance giving her a boost in her running speed. Moogles could switch people's jobs, and if she could just get a hold of the little bugger, maybe she could convince him to disable Palitutu's.

Like with a threat of sticking him in a beehive.

That doesn't mean she's not keeping an ear peeled to what the other Heroes are saying. Time is more than of the essence here...

Yeah, no pressure.

No time to lose. Keeping a safe distance, Ales commanded his puppet to strike Palitutu with another volley of Arm Shots. With Artemicion temporarily distracted, he hoped that everyone else targeted the main threat.

"And that's why I brought these!" She opens up her hefty satchel, revealing an assortment of potions, tonics, and grenades. "Anyone who lacks their Jobs or lacks fighting ability otherwise, take a jar and toss it!"

Ellana downs a Fire Resistance tonic, upping her fire resistance by sixty percent in preparation for her next move; just in case she were to friendly fire herself. Though she isn't entirely pleased her Healing Mist grenade isn't useful, what with the hi-elixir being used, if she survives this next attack she can revive anyone nearby with it. In theory; she'd rather not test it with their newly-regained mortality.

With that having been done, she tosses an Antivan Fire at Palitutu.

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This is getting more and more ridiculous. She just wants this to get over with and go home and deal with the much bigger problem than Palitutu's inflated ego.

But, they need something to stop her, huh? Thanks to Jade's Haste, she has just the thing.

"CHOCO METEOR! TWICE!" Tsubomi shouts, allowing two Meteors to fall from the sky on top of Palitutu.

Bees. In Duster's world, a person would throw honey at an enemy to attract bees (or a bear), but this was more efficient. Having lost his Bard abilities, he had relegated himself to tossing things at Palitutu or Artemicion. The smoke bombs in his pack would do well as a distraction, but with Palitutu appearing to charge up an attack, they needed to get as many hits as they could.

His hand jerked towards the jar of bees. He had a good throwing arm, Job or not, but the stinging foes would make melee attacks difficult without getting hurt.

Then it was settled. Duster dashed at Palitutu, still fast despite his natural abilities being locked, and kicked her in the face. His legs were strong from years of training, and with the hard shoe, he could get in some damage despite his weakened state.

It was very hard at the time, to keep the pride at Cloud's use of the mega-elixir, not to spread out too far in a smile on his face but it turned out that it was short-lived. Sephiroth's eyes narrow again and his expression turned back to it's standard level of all-serious as Artemicion revealed his use of -guess what- a Black Crystal!

Those things should have been hunted down right when they had first gone missing. It would have saved them all no end of trouble, all considered. It makes Sephiroth feel doubly sour as he recognizes that he's one of only a handful who remember when those Crystals had gotten out into the wider world in the first place. Oh how little they had known then.

As Jade, in particular, works to shore up as many others' stats as possible Sephiroth takes those few moments in which others are spending their attacks to cast protection of his own. ShinRa Guard, first on himself and then consecutively on one or two others who were nearby; aiming for those who he knew weren't Crystal Knight equipped, or part of the small group who had enhanced gear.

Shortly after Duster's kick, there was an opening.

Now wasn't the time for hesitation no matter how something of an ache deep in Sephiroth's bones followed that rush of palpable energy that charged his frame; priming for a Deathblow. A second later he rushed Palitutu himself, Masamune up and poised, the blade flashing as it came down and up for that first smooth uppercut slash after which Hellsgate came down.

Making a point to jump back a distance, after the maneuver, so that others could get in.

Cloud sighed and shook his head, "Fine...we gave you every chance to work with us." Raising his fingers to his lips he blew hard and a shrill whistle filled the air. The call was answered by a loud 'KWEEEHHHHH~' and Zack came charging out from the back lines. Wings flapped and feathers flew as the chocobo rushed out at breakneck speed before leaping into the air to deliver a hard kick. However, this time instead of being aimed at a large tough target like the Ultima Weapon's core, it was being delivered to a much smaller and lighter target instead.

If Palitutu could keep her spellcasting focus after being belted in the head by a Chocobo's foot, Cloud would honestly be impressed.

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The goal was to stop her, to bring her down, certainly to stop her from casting this spell. But Mary felt the need to do this properly. "Saori!" she called out, inviting support as she rushed forward. The Assassin broke out into a full run, adjusting her approach through the volley of attacks launched at Palitutu. She leaped up, vaulting off of the chocobo as it backed off from its own attack and raised her hand high. She soared through the air impressively before coming down on Palitutu with the intent of driving her hidden blade into the tarutaru's neck.

Unlike her comrades, Minfilia chose against attacking Palitutu but only because there is a much bigger cost than the first time Ultima was used. It hurt and they were saved thanks to her Limit Break kicking in but she doubted that she could call it again now. So she had to think quickly before it was too late. If Crystal Knights like herself could manage to protect someone at least from Ultima's blast, it would logically be a healer...one who knew how to cast Life.

In other words: hello Jade, there is a woman heading close to you as she casted Shell on the party just as a precaution. Thanks to her Crystal Shield ability, she can absorb the upcoming Ultima attack AND protect another from it.

Having a Job active or not, does not stop Vincent from being an experienced marksman. While he would prefer sniper rifle or something heavier, it would be awkward enough with all the melee-crowding... A hand-gun is slightly better, even if most people wouldn't take the chance of firing into the group.

Vincent would, as he was used to it. Fast and agile even without an active Job, it was part of how he'd been trained and part of what he was used to. Even if the bullets lacked the same power as before, he focused on Palitutu, zig-zagging his movements and being sure to make every shot count. They had to stop her from casting!

And as the other heroes deal with Palitutu, Twilight is chasing after the bee-covered Artemicion. That black crystal might be the only thing that can stop Palitutu outright.

"Artemicion, stop running and get in the water!" Twilight shouted. "Look at you - you threw yourself in front of Palitutu and all she did was ignore you! She's willing to let you suffer so she can prove a point. You, someone who has been nothing but loyal to her and this is how she repays you! What kind of..." Twilight wanted to say 'master', but that really didn't fit right. And the Tarutaru isn't obviously friends with him. "...person would do such a thing! If we lose, will she tend to your wounds? Will see she make sure you're okay? Or will she go back into hiding and assume everything is fine even when it's not?"

Selphie didn't like the feeling of powerlessness when she came out of that last portal. She liked the attacked that sapped most of her strength even less and don't get the perky brunette started on that creepy crawling sensation from the curse spell. She was getting ready to hit the deck and pray to not get hit with anything major when Cloud used that megalixer and got them all back on their feet.

Add in the notion that she happened to be near Jade when he used all that shiny status boosting hocus pocus and Selphie was grinning like a devilish bastard. She'd already pulled out her nunchaku but she also pulled out a little magic stone she'd procured from her stash at Balamb Garden. Who knew that Thundara Stones would come in handy as she looked up over her left shoulder at Squall. That shit-eating grin on her face is in full view as she nods at the stone in her hand.

"I've got the sonic, if you've got the boom," she practically cackles. "Also, I'm going left if you wanna go for the flank attack double whammy Balamb Garden special."

Squall follows shortly after Selphie through the portal. And just as she did, feels the effects of the curse and disable. He frowns deeply and unlatches Lion Heart from his side. He is about done with Tarutaru and portal hopping.

He glances at Selphie as she comments and pulls out her stones and he quirks an eyebrow. She has that look in her eye.

He reloads his gunblade and it makes a few ready clicks. There's a very pleased smirk gracing Squall's lips.

"Let's not disappoint anyone."

With that Squall aims and shoots, following up with a sprint to take an attack at the flank.

There is more than one way to silence a mage. Ramza has no skill or spell, but he has a blade, and the throat is a tender target.

He moves to circle around behind Palitutu where she will be less protected. If he can get close enough, while she is distracted by Soldiers and Assassins, he will pull a dagger and draw it across the tarutaru's throat.

Sparks is really grateful for all the buffs, but he also needs to cast Runic on himself before he attacks, in case they can't stop her spell. Now that his attack power was devastatingly powerful, it was time to save the energy and go with some melee.

As he runs his armor towards Palitutu, he yells out to get Jack Harkness's attention. He only has a few seconds window to do this.

"Head's up, Harkness!" He tosses the energy pistol that he had just brought from Torchwood HQ towards Jack. Sparks figures if anyone here knows how to use it, it's the guy who gave it to him.

Now it was time to get up and close with Palitutu with his armor. Gritting his teeth, Sparks let loose with a Smash Attack just for her.

Edited 2016-09-01 00:59 (UTC)

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