melodiesoflife | Event || The Night of the Thirteen Moogles

Whatever controls them, yes.

[Her world had necromancy. She'd seen The Necromancer use the bodies of the fallen as shock troops ]

[This time, her Demi spell hit home, though it only staggered Loki. A Shock attack, snapped off under Haste, glanced off his armor. His grab for her didn't manage to close]

Stop that! You will regret this all the more when you wake up.

{Thankfully, Aerich was still frozen by the Stop spell.]

Edited 2015-11-08 02:18 (UTC)

[ To be honest, there was no longer any order governing people's decisions in the chaos that had ensued. Ace quickly found himself at crossroads upon leaving the Observatory, but upon assessing the situation at the hospital he couldn't bring himself to ignore the desperate cries for help.

He quickly notes his advantage of not being closely acquainted with any of the Heroes in crystal stasis, which without a doubt only makes the realization all the more painful as a melody, eerie and mighty, reaches his ears. There is little hesitation on his part as he begins the chase after its source, his feet carrying him across the halls before he even realizes, but even so, there is no guarantee that he--

-- no.

The scene unfolding in front of him drains the color from his face and restrains the cadet from moving for a moment, very much against his will. ]

Maybe if it were any other time, he'd cringe given the way their first meeting went, but instead what washes over him was... no, not relief. That's not the right word, either. It's very real concern because she's surely seen what Elizabeth was capable of just now, right?

Okay kiddo, looks like you just maybe, got saved from your situation of distress. He opens his mouth, but then bites his lower lip and shakes his head. Out of his bag, Minato draws a potion that has thankfully not its contents entirely spill out from its cracked glass (though he mentally groans at the other things soaked in his bag), and gulps it down.

When he sighs, he says with resolve.

"... I'm not abandoning you to take her on by yourself."

He still believed fleeing was the more practical option, but, from the looks of things, Allenby had no intention to do so. And though the surrounding area had already mostly vacated, it was dangerous to let these Cursed Heroes wander around freely in this way.

The Cursed Elizabeth next summons the Persona Cu Chulainn, a long-haired figure with a spear. He stares at the Heroes intently, expression as soulless as his summoner's.

Ace-sa--Ah...!

[ Minato when he's yanked away is momentarily stunned, which is a pretty big deal considering this is him. The Shifter's thrash of a tentacle to injure and grab what it deemed as its petulant prey thankfully misses, as a result of Ace's foresight. But he wasn't paying attention to that. ]

Are... are you okay?

[ His friend's expression can't be very well seen in the dark, but the erratic body language says it all. Minato hadn't seen Ace since earlier in the tower, and things have taken a turn for the worse since then. It's clear even without his personal admittance, he wasn't fine.

The Shifter's grin is maintained, despite its fury, turning into jagged, sharp teeth. Part of the fake skin had melted like plastic while still staying attached in a grotesque form, and the blue hair is haggard, at uneven lengths. What used to be an imitation of his mother's kind eyes had turned into all black, and ooze seemed to drip down like messy tears. It seemed to have shifted gears to try crush the spirit of one of either of its two targets. ]

Y҉ou̴ ͜w͟ould ̛do t̸h͏i̛s̢ to̸ th͏e͢ imAge o̕f͝ you̷r͠ ̴m̡o҉thEr? ̴R̷ea͡l̶ly, ̨e͠Ve̢n if yo͝u̵'̨vve ̕b̕eEn̨ alońe̸ ̵foŗ ̡thi s̨ l̷ong ,̷ do͜n't ̶you͝ kn̢ow͡ Any ͢Bet̴t̨er ̷?̸

D́i͠sre̶sp̨e̢ctf͟ųl͠,̸ ̛ ͟awf̧u͞l̸. . ͏.háte̴f҉u̵l,̕ ҉the̶r͟e ҉is͟ ͜s͠o҉m̨eth̷in̛g͞ ҉WROŅG̸ with t̶h͠is ̕chil̴d͜,͞ işn'̀t ̕t҉h͡er͘e?

[ Minato kept silent. Could it be...? That Ace was seeing or had seen something even worse? ]

Ace you... It's dangerous, let me handle this.

F-friend.

[ Did he just shrink down a few inches? It kinda looks like his slouch has intensified. ]

Um... thanks.

[ And following that he awkwardly... takes the bag and hurries off, instead of taking time at a relaxed pace as he usually would. Someone's still a socially awkward turtle. ]

[O-oh. That's… not what she expected at all, and she blinks after him, tail flicking down.]

Did I, perhaps, word that wrongly? Speak out a little too strongly?

[…wait. Shouldn't she have asked him to spread the word, too?

Well. A lesson learned! Maybe?]

No need for worry, then. Perhaps we could trade stories at another time! What do you say?

Oh, let's! That would be fun, after we survive this.

The woman certainly didn't smile at the result, but... at least the matter was handled. She folds her arms under her cloak and hangs her head. A 'thank you for that' was muttered, but she was still quite rattled at the fact that Daisy was used against her.

And moreso to find that she was even used at all...

"We should get these two secured somewhere," said Meteor after a moments hesitation. "At least then we'll keep them from harming any more civilians."

The Turk didn't step any further away from the spectre of Kyo, only slowly turned his head to look at Yuki as if in a daze. His eyes were pained and confused.

"Yuki...?" he murmured, as if he wasn't sure. As if he didn't know why he should be stopped. Because... because it was Kyo, and he had to help Kyo. He had to at least try. What kind of asshole lover would he be if he didn't? It didn't even occur to him that it "didn't matter" here, that this Kyo wasn't his Kyo, that whatever he did would not be recognized by that Kyo.

Because it was still Kyo -- whom he loved. And as inconvenient as it was, he couldn't turn it off.

"But... but we have to -- " All the while, Kyo lumbered closer, close enough to interrupt Reno's protest with a jagged slash to the Turk's chest. Reno cried out in pain and lurched back, instinctively covering the wound -- but Yuki could see, through the smoking tear in Reno's clothing, straight through to his skin. Straight through to the tattoo over his heart of a cat and a dog, heads bowed in a heart.

[Reno was already moving forward to try to stop Zack, try to protect Yuffie however he could. He hadn't really thought about specifics, but he was going. So his eyes widened to see that sword suddenly turn and swing toward him. He should have known.]

[Yuffie's body hit him with a rush and his own reacted faster than his conscious thought. His arms wrapped around her and pulled her close, taking her down with him as he fell back from the force of her shove. He could feel the wind churned up from Zack's blade sweep over them, just barely missing their heads. It was hot, as if the sword was burning.]

[His back hit the ground hard and he gasped for breath, hoping he recovered fast enough. Because Zack was not going to wait for them.]

[So...

...

That...

That was a kiss, right? He blinks at her, his expression frozen as he watches her take the potion.

But why- what was that for? ... ... Oh? Something like that?]

Ha- haha~ Yuffie-san, is that how princesses from your country say 'thank you'? You surprised me! I think usually, people just say it with words.

[Well, she didn't mean cut her to death, but enough to incapacitate her for the time being. When she heard Ven's reaction, she changed to the duller side of the katana blade. If push came to shove though, she couldn't make promises regarding the safety of her opponent. The moment Ven staggered back, it equally made him easy target for Kairi. She deflected Saori's next attack to push her back a few steps. Soon her keyblade turned and swung towards Ven. Saori's eyes went wide in fear as the scene unfolded. Glass canon status be damned, but she couldn't ignore this. ]

Like hell, I'm gonna let you do that!

[Still riding the height of her speed buff, she ran over to Ven. She held onto the boy, back facing Kairi and braced for impact. The force was enough to knock the two onto the ground. The incoming keyblade struck Saori's left shoulder instead of Ven's face. Saori grit her teeth in the hope she wouldn't yell out in pain.]

Ven, are you okay?

[Fai just aimed his gun, ready to fire again. Sadly he didn't have much in terms of abilities with his Gunner job, but he knew that if he kept firing maybe that would work. So that was exactly what he did.]

It makes you wonder if they really are aware of this going on or not.

[Yuna pauses for a minute. Her eyes looking up at Fai as she takes each word and turn it over in her mind. She knows that what he's saying makes perfect sense and Yuna's been more than just a little reckless as of late. Even so, she knows those in the hospital and she doesn't want Fai to be alone.

A long breath escapes her lips before she nods.]

I'll rest but promise me you'll be safe.

What about stop?

[Her voice is soft seeing the figures slowly move in the distance. She has more than just the beginning spells and they might be able to help them in this fight. The distance is to far now but she's slowly forming a plan. Her mind is one made for battle and she's coming up with a strategy now.]

Up close.

[She pauses.]

Can you cast stop and also draw their attention?

[Terra has a plan but it might not be a safe one.]

[With head and heart both reeling, it was hard to process anything. The first thing to register through all the painful static was the winding impact of hitting the ground, several of his bruises and cuts throbbing sharply -- but being against a Keyblade, Ven already knew he'd gotten off lucky.

Saori's voice broke through his stunned confusion and he reacted with a start, realizing just what she'd done to protect him.]

Saori--!

[Past her, however, he could already see Kairi about to follow up with another attack -- one that could probably kill them both, given the weapon she was using. He twisted quickly out from under Saori, nearly falling over as he forced himself up onto one knee -- but Ven managed, and Keyblade met Keyblade as he brought his weapon up in both hands. The resulting clash seemed too loud, somehow, too high in tone for metal-on-metal. His arms shuddered under the impact, but Ven carried through, taking advantage of the difference in their speeds: he rotated his grip, locking the teeth of his Keyblade against the body of Kairi's, and twisted hard with all of his strength.

The effort wrenched Kairi's weapon from her hands -- and while Ven would never have done so under normal circumstances, he reached out and snatched her Keyblade from the air. Even through his glove, he could feel the familiar hum of warm life in that hilt; her Keyblade was alive, as it should have been, not dormant and empty as his was now. Kairi's response was to cast another dark-aura spell -- but Ven had chosen right, and he blocked the attack with her Keyblade rather than his own. His balance wavered and he stumbled back a few steps, but the Keyblade held fast under the assault.]

I can't hang onto it for long!

[He chanced a concerned glance back at Saori -- only for another spell to hit him and redirect his attention as he blocked again. Whatever magic these Heroes had, either it wasn't affected by Slow all that much, or the duration of status effects was reduced dramatically. Whatever the case, nothing good.]

Can you stand?

[D silently cursed seeing the staff come swinging down. His thighs bunched and coiled then he jumped just as the staff hit where he was standing. Without the Dragoon Job D wasn't as nimble but thankfully, his experience as a dhampir and hunter made up the lack.

Landing, the vampire still retained the Proton Beam but his legs shook. His lungs, for whatever reason, burned and he felt sweat pour into his eyes.

Damn, this beast just needs to make faster.

D want sure how much longer he could keep his body standing, but his father couldn't kill him. It would be a great insult if this fluff monster did. He bit down on his lip further to draw more blood and more life.

He would die standing if it came to it.]

Well, it was ridiculous, but since there were so few options available to them, ~~and since Ramza did not know what the nylons were to feel embarrassed about using them~~ he was willing to try.

They only got a few logs, some flaming, and some not, launched before the creature took to the skies. With Robin's spells, Ramza was able to get another shot in before the monster was out of range.

"What now?" he asked his companions.

Graham's idea had almost been a good one. If only the moogle had been distracted enough. Graham himself is too focused, and isn't watching his back. Just as he was getting somewhere with the rope, he's pulled backwards into the air, and sent soaring as he lets go of the rope.

He is not amused. There goes his only idea, and his only way to be of some help here.

Graham hits the dirt several yards away, tumbling to a halt. Despite the size of the monster and how far away all his allies are to be able to hear him, it doesn't stop him from yelling about how this is the worst disaster in entire life.

I can. Can't say the same for her now. Don't worry, I'll just incapacitate her.

[Well at least that didn't hurt as bad when her soul and body got ripped apart by force. It still hurt like hell though. From what she could tell, her shoulder wasn't broken, but close to dislocation. Too close for comfort, she thought to herself as she got up.

The usual warmth in her kind eyes went cold. The boy who she valued as an adopted son, while clearly capable in battle with how he turned Kairi's weapon against her, was in trouble. Kairi just made a powerful enemy.]

I may not be a goddess here, but I can still show you Fortune Doesn't Favor Fools!

[In the distance, the sound of fox cry could be heard. Ven wouldn't have to worry about defending himself from Kairi now. In a fast blur, Saori charged at Kairi only to sweep-kick her at her legs. With her balance thrown off, it gave Saori the opening she need to throw Kairi skyward. Saori jumped as if she was back in her Dragoon class and followed. Even with the opposite side of her katana being used, it's evident the flurry of attacks is working. The more she attacked, the higher they went into the air. At the last second at maybe twenty feet in the air, it looked like it was over but a shimmer of light appeared behind Kairi that turned into Saori. In that brief second, a sad smile was on Saori's face.]

Kairi, if it's really you, I hope you can forgive me for this.

[With her apology said and done, she slammed both of her feet into Kairi's back and sent her flying back down to the earth. Saori made it back down, landing on her feet with the grace of a cat. True she wasn't able to use all of her powers in that window of time her limit break provided, but she hoped it would be enough to stop Kairi from attacking them. She looked behind at the impact crater where Kairi should be.]

D-did it work?

[K'pandolu dives to get out of range as soon as she sees the swing coming, cursing. She doesn't quite make it, the swing sending her further and sending her down for a few moments before she can recover. As soon as she is recovered, though, she's up again, snarling as she aims the particle thrower once more. If she can just hold on-

No. She will. There's no other way she'll have it, whatever else the King tries to throw at them.]

[Johnny is also not as lucky to dodge, but his Monk abilities at least give him the chance to roll with the hit and recover fast, injuries be damned. As soon as possible, he has his stream recentered with the others on the moogle.]

Almost there! Keep it up!

[Even with Time Mage and Haste at Ven's disposal, Saori was still a blur. In one moment both woman and girl were in front of him; in the next, they were airborne. He instinctively leaped back, both Keyblades still in hand as he watched with a blend of torn concerns. Concern for Saori, hoping she got out of it okay -- and concern for Kairi, underlined by that strangely foreign yet familiar feeling that he couldn't quite place, the desperate hope that the real Kairi inside that shell couldn't feel and wouldn't remember any of this.

He had to look away when Kairi was slammed down into the road, although part of it was to close his eyes against the small wave of dust and debris that the impact created. When he looked up again, there was Saori, looking well. He jogged over to her with a weak smile, glad for her safety, at least.

At the question, Ven followed her gaze. There was neither sight nor sound for a few seconds, and he dared to hope that Kairi had been knocked out and nothing worse; but then the Keyblade in his left hand suddenly flashed, jerking itself from his fingers with enough force to make him stumble forward a step. As soon as it was out of his grip, it disappeared in a flash of light -- and a matching flash could be seen in the depths of that crater.]

...No. [His answer was deadpan as he glanced up at Saori.] Listen -- she's a Keyblade wielder, but there's something... something's off. [He was paying attention as they fought, and during Saori's Limit Break. There had been openings and opportunities, spells and maneuvers that other wielders -- seasoned wielders -- could and would have used in those situations -- moves that Terra, Aqua, or himself surely would have, and the one-sided fight with Sora earlier proved that he'd earned the title as well.]

She should've been a lot stronger, but -- she was mostly using brute force and those weird dark spells.

[He was doing his best to talk quickly, but movement could already be heard from that hole in the ground, and soon the top of Kairi's head was visible as she shambled her way upward. Wounded and slowed, but still coming. Ven looked at Saori again and cut to the chase.]

I think -- it's hard to say for sure, but she fights like she's still in training or something. She caught me by surprise the first time, but -- I think I can keep her distracted. I can keep her attention and buy you and the other Heroes some time. If I keep my distance, I should be fine.

Event || The Night of the Thirteen Moogles

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