melodiesoflife | Event || Revelations

"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.

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Jack had been just about to find cover, with his jobs disabled and without the reassuring feel of the energy flowing back into him? His usual fighting strategy wasn't going to serve anyone well here.

But then, oh then, Sparks tosses him an incredibly welcome sight, the gun smuggled out of the Torchwood base. He almost fumbles it, he's so happy to see that laser blaster that he thought was in lock down. "Gwen Cooper, you beautiful woman...."

Dials the damage to maximum as he turns and aims right at Palitutu. The Doc's last words to him are still ringing in his ears as he doesn't hesitate this time. He wanted to know what she had to show them. But if this is her last demonstration? One last way to help them, in her own twisted way. Jack fires.

"Ah, this is more like it!" Tazendra said, sword out and already casting Shock on her sword. She only hoped there was room to get to Palitutu. Who knew someone so small was so dangerous?

It was... well, actually, it was a bit personal. Tazendra was protecting her world. Even if Palitutu was doing the same, Tazendra wasn't willing to kill her own world for Crystalis.

Aang was joining Twilight to talk to Artemicon. It was hard to talk while someone was being chased by bees, but he was going to try.

"Now that you've seen the people who live in our worlds, can you really agree with Palitutu about destroying them? Let us find another way."

Maybe... maybe he couldn't save Palitutu. And he didn't know what to say to Lust... maybe 'wait until Palitutu is not trying to kill us'. He couldn't remove her job abilities the way he did with Ozai's bending. But maybe Artemicon could help.

Nanami wasn't going to freak out or run away. She hoped. But... she wasn't going to charge in with just her sword. So she grabbed a potion at random from Ellana and tossed it. Hopefully it was the fire: Nanami still didn't trust bees.

"Will you just go away and stop bothering us!?" she screamed at the tataru. "I am so sick of you!"

Aoi takes the potion his sister offers to him and chugs it. That's much better. He murmurs a 'thanks' to Akane before he starts trying to plan his next move.

There's bees and shit over where the battle is thickest, so he doesn't go charging in or anything. He's better at bluffs and taunts than actual fighting anyways. He'll leave that to Duster. ~~Look at his boyfriend, kickin' that little bitch. Aoi's so proud.~~

He knows he's not going to be able to kill Palitutu, but he can try to be annoying enough to distract her from her spell. He tugs his headband out of his silver spikes and uses it as a simple slingshot to launch rocks at her dumb face.

After stepping through that portal, Sayaka looked worse for wear. Taking on Judgement full force didn't help at all, though with all the things heroes behind her were flinging around, she couldn't bring herself to care all that much if she was in the area of the healing effects.

For her part, with a flick of her cape, a handful of Curas will go out to anyone around her. All the while, she didn't say a word, her eyes shadowed by the hair in her eyes.

No thanks to her Crystal Knight job, a negative sort of energy weighed the air around her down, and with one last heave of her zweihander, just before the attack might unleash, she would make a break for the front line, a powerful Crystal Shield bursting in front of her..

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Johnny's Jobs were disabled, and there wasn't a lot he could do. Thanks to the others around him, he at least had some strength and health back.

Palitutu was obviously charging up something big. If he was going to die here, he was going to at least go down fighting. He might be without his Dragoon and Pirate skills to back him up, but he still had a lance with him. He joined the fray, running at Palitutu with his weapon raised, ready to attack as soon as he could find the chance.

The buffs weren't going to stop there. Saori may not have her jobs to back her up, but she didn't come to the fight empty handed. Palitutu picked the wrong goddess to piss off.

She pulled out a wide strip of paper with an brush ink drawing of a fox carrying a bushel of rice in its mouth. The black ink changed to red and it gave off a golden aura before burning to ashes. Inari's Ofuda would provide a small luck or crit boost for about a minute given just how big the party was.

While using her custom weapon she got from her homeworld would've looked impressive, she didn't have the physical strength from a job to help her. Saori followed after Mary with her own hidden blades ready. And if the blade wouldn't hurt Palitutu, the poison lacing them would. Since Mary covered the aerial attack, Saori aimed for a low attack in case their target tried to break away.

Over half of his entire life was spent in a tower where no powers truly existed until the very end save the powers that sought to use him and others as their toys. He doesn't need the speed that comes with his own powers or of the Dragoon, only the small sword in his hand and scalpels he'd lifted from what remained of Jason's lab. Looking for an opening, he charges forward, aiming his blade for the tarutaru's throat.

[ Fighting without magic was hardly a problem for Tear—though it wasn't her forte, it was still the basic training every Oracle Soldier received, and she had been no exception despite her skills as a melodist.

Sword in hand, she also set to pursue Artemicon, though before she launched forward a small knife had flicked into her hand, the feel of its smooth handle comfortingly familiar. Taking careful aim, she threw it toward the Moogle, hoping to provide another obstacle for him to avoid and increase their chances of catching him.

Should he survive this she would apologise to him, but for now she was intent on stopping him from aiding Palitutu further, praying that her allies were more successful in stopping the Tarutaru than she would be without so many of her skills. ]

It wasn't how he had been trained to solve conflicts, relying on brute force rather than skill - Ace simply hadn't been graced with the same physical prowess as some of his classmates. With the help of the powerful supportive spells, however, perhaps he could still make a difference. Reaching for the deck of cards stored in his bag - no longer gleaming with the same energy, but nevertheless, still usable - he made a target out of the tarutaru's focused posture and sent a barrage of them flying.

From the corner of his eye, he could see Tear rushing forward in pursuit, which further convinced him to follow the moogle as well. Rather than attempt to apprehend Artemicion directly, however, he was determined to block off his path, should he try to return to his master, opting to place himself between the creature and Palitutu. Thankfully, while the moogles had their wings, they couldn't fly that high - it was mostly a matter of whether the cadet would be able to make it in time....

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