In the middle of the winter break, Taylor glances at the window, having seen a shooting star. Without really thinking about it that much, she wishes for a power.
Her wish has come true, in a way that she hadn't thought possible. An instant that can't be understood.
She acquires the power to summon autonomous puppets that is very indistinguishable to humans, with powers that comes outright from a fantasy setting.
What will she do with this power? Will it even change her life?
Hello, this is Levelgap. It's been a long time since I have written something here.
So, because I am still in a slump so that's why I will be making this new quest. This quest is just a way for me to get back on the mood to writing.
This is a Worm AU altpower and your still going to use Taylor. This one will use a power concept that has been thought carefully by me.
Your power is essentially creating autonomous puppets with an RPG-like job system. You will acquire cards that will only appears in Taylor's mind and you will decide whether to hold onto it or use it. Each turn, you will be given a chance to draw another card or upgrade the cards you are holding in your deck.
That's the basic gist of the idea. I don't know about the story, didn't thought much about it yet. We'll get to it if this story gets far.
By the way, the size of your summon is dependent on your desire. We'll get to it later on. If you want to summon them in their card, just add any description you want on the Write-In after summon.
Winter break is as dull as it gets. Despite the holiday fast approaching, the house is as quiet as it is. There are not much in the way of decorations and the interior is almost untouched, if not for the fact that there is a garland on the wall and some designs on the curtains here and there.
The house is lifeless. The presence of Christmas can't be seen from it.
'Well, at least there is no school.'
One Taylor Hebert thought of that. Feeling a bit relieved at that fact.
She is not thinking like that just because she didn't want to study, but it is because of some complicated problems on the school that she can't even tell her Dad.
Since that incident two years ago, her Dad has been passively going by the day, almost neglecting her on her own. He has been taking care of her, but he felt so distant that it might as well not.
She sighs before looking outside. The streets are covered in white fluffy snow and some of the small light orbs are slowly falling, gently touching the ground and adding to the mass of whiteness below. On the distance, she can see some flashing and colorful lights along with some of the crowds, mostly kids, going around the neighborhood with their baskets that she thinks might be filled with sweets or candies.
She looks above the ceilings, the distant sound of laughter and the clock inside this room is the only thing she can hear. She takes the time to contemplate about things before standing up.
"Dad's still at work, and I have nothing else to do. Might as well." She walks to the closet, taking some cleaning utensils.
Carrying the vacuum cleaner, she plugs it in and heard the familiar sound of whirring before she uses it on the floor. She idly moves around the room and let the machine do it's work on her hands as her mind wanders somewhere.
'Nothing is really happening. I don't have much of a hobby right now, and reading has become too boring after doing it for some days. What else should I do then?'
Her eyes glances at the table where a newspaper laid. On the front page, there is an image of a person clad in blue armor, taking a pose that seems to make him very reliable.
"Capes...." She mutters, her mind wandering through it.
She have always dreamed of it. Becoming some sort of hero and saving the day. It's just an idle thought in her mind and she knows it is childish.
Heroes are pretty real in this world. People with powers have been all around and have been a part of their daily life since decades ago. So those type of imaginations always comes at her mind whenever she sees one.
What would happen if she got powers? What does it feel to have powers?
It's a constant thing in her mind. Something that always comes to mind whenever she is becoming idle, or she just wanted to change her thoughts into something. It might be some way of escapism, but she is aware enough that she didn't have any delusions of it happening.
She got besides the window and happens to glance at the sky behind it, just in time to see some sort of shooting star passing through. In a subconscious way, she mutters a sentence without seriously intending it.
"I hope I get some powers."
Her gaze stays at the sky, the shooting star vanishing as quickly as it comes before she shakes her hand, feeling a bit silly at her wistful thinking. Then she continues on her cleaning.
After she is done with just vacuuming the first floor, she decided to stop for now, feeling a bit fed up doing something so monotonous. She unplugs it and return it neatly on the closet before closing it. Then she sits on the sofa, leaning against it with relaxed sigh.
Her gaze turns to the TV and then on the remote lying besides the newspaper above the table. She stretches her hands, trying to take it when she felt something clicks within her mind.
In her mindscape, she heard the sound of cards shuffling before three images slides into her vision. The first depicting the image of a warrior, the second an archer, and the third a staff wielding person. Her eyes widened at this new scenery and blinks her eyes out.
She looks around, seeing that she is still in the living room, though in her mind, she can still see the three sets of cards. She squinted her eyes, rubs it, before narrowing it once more.
"What is this?"
She thinks it might be a hallucination, though trying to shake the thought away doesn't do anything. It is constantly in her mind, not leaving her vision like it is some sort of insistent bug. She might have said powers, but she thinks she is just getting tired.
"Well, I have nothing else to do right now anyway so might as well satisfy my imagination." She said in a dismissive tone, not really thinking that much about this mysterious phenomenon as she focuses on her mind.
Thinking about it, she tries to choose one of the cards, mentally grabbing one of it.
Her metaphorical hand takes hold of the card that depicts the appearance of a staff wielding person. The image changes for a bit, turning into an image of an adolescent girl wearing the most colorful and frilliest dress she have seen, and carrying an elaborately decorated wand.
She opens her eyes and looks around. Nothing of the sort happens. There is just the persistent image within her that shows her the card that she have taken hold of a short while ago.
She tilts her head with a face of confusion, before shaking her head. She decided to stop doing this for now and focus on other things.
Just as she thought of that, she felt her stomach grumbling. Seeing the time, she put her attention on the kitchen. Setting aside the mysterious image in her mind. The day has ended after she is done eating. Her Dad came back just after she was done eating. They didn't talk that much, just greeting each other.
It is a cold relationship. A very distant family bonding. But she is used to it. There is nothing to be concerned about it.
She is currently in her room, lying on her bed and is just looking at the window, on the night sky dotted by the falling snow and the clear space full of stars. Her mind is slowly drifting into unconsciousness.
Then would have close her eyes if not for the sudden sound of shuffling cards.
"Huh!?"
Surprised, she sits up in a startle and looks around frantically. While doing that, a mental image of cards were suddenly presented in the forefront of her thoughts. Along with it is the card she has been holding awhile ago shining, seemingly trying to beckon her.
She can feel some sort of choice, like it is trying to ask her what she wanted. She is curious, not knowing what's with the vague feeling of choice.
'Maybe I am dreaming?'
She didn't know. She knows she is feeling drowsy. She might be a bit aware on her surroundings, but she is unsure if this is just a product of her dream or this is truly happening.
She decided not to think much about it and just do whatever is this vague feeling. It's not like something bad is going to happen.
You will draw one card each turn, the cards are the default three which is the Warrior, Archer, and the Mage. You can decide whether to hold it or summon them immediately.
Choices on the card's gender and added description will decide their evolutionary tree. If you summon them, they can't evolve anymore, but holding them will give them the chance to become stronger.
Added description can be anything else. Race, height, weight, appearance, anything.
If nothing is specified on the description, they will be defaulted to the human race, 150 ~ 160cm height, 60 ~ 80kg weight, and varied western features (European to American).
This will be put in the informational. I hope this is comprehensive enough. Also, sorry for the short update.
You will draw one card each turn, the cards are the default three which is the Warrior, Archer, and the Mage. You can decide whether to hold it or summon them immediately.
Choices on the card's gender and added description will decide their evolutionary tree. If you summon them, they can't evolve anymore, but holding them will give them the chance to become stronger.
Added description can be anything else. Race, height, weight, appearance, anything.
If nothing is specified on the description, they will be defaulted to the human race, 150 ~ 160cm height, 60 ~ 80kg weight, and varied western features (European to American).
CP : 2
She is of the royal blood and a kin of the night. Holding dominion over every wolves and their relatives. Due to being originally a bow-wielding hunter, she is extremely good at tracking preys on any environment.
An elven princess that is qualified to become a divine being, who uses her own body and power to protect her allies. Her will is very strong that even the most agonizing pain won't deter her. Along with the use of her magic, she is very good at doing her own job.
A variant of the rare type, knife-wielding and concealment specialized classes. They are capable of getting closer to their target without being noticed, and are specialized at subterfuge and infiltration. They are also extremely good at killing living beings.
Variant of the curse-related Rare Jobs. This is specialized on curses only.
(Abilities) Curse Bestowal (Object)
Curse (Organic)
Dark Magic
Curse Resistance
Derivative of the Warrior Job. They are specialized in using their shield and can move normally even in full plate armor. Great at protecting their allies.
(Abilities) Shield Proficiency
Armor Proficiency
Strong Will
Variant of any heavily armored classes. They use their own body to endure any damages while taking their enemy with brute force alone.
(Abilities) Heavy Weapon Proficiency
Heavy Armor Proficiency
Pain Resistance
Blunt Resistance
Slash Resistance
Projectile Resistance
Poison Resistance
Paralysis Resistance
Confusion Resistance
Strong Will
Strong Body
Derivative of the Warrior Job. They are specialized at both shield and spear. Good in being with a group, and putting enemies at length with their reach.
(Abilities) Spear Proficiency
Shield Proficiency
Group Awareness
Strong Will
Derivative of Archers and axe or spear wielding Warriors. Hunters are capable of tracking their targets and being aware of their surroundings.
Advance derivative of the Mage Job. A lot more proficient on advance magic. This job is limited to females.
(Abilities) Staff Proficiency
Rod Proficiency
Fire Magic
Water Magic
Earth Magic
Wind Magic
Lightning Magic
Ice Magic
Nature Magic
Derivative of any scouting or hiding class that have concealing and subterfuge abilities. Spies are good at hiding at everyone, and getting any information they want.
Derivative of the Warrior Job. They used rough yet efficient manner of swordsmanship, and mostly doesn't fight fair.
(Abilities) Sword Proficiency
Knife Proficiency
Hidden Weapon Proficiency
Throwing Proficiency
Unarmed Proficiency
Sleight of Hand
Derivative of the Warrior Job. They are only specialized with the use of the sword. Competent at close combat.
(Abilities) Blade Proficiency
Katana Proficiency
Dual Blade Proficiency
Swift Movement
Derivative of Archers and knife wielding Warriors. They can sneak around people and are aware of their surroundings. They are also very nimble and can go around their environment.
Advance derivative of the Mage Job. These are specialized on alchemy and curses. This job is limited to females.
(Abilities) Staff Proficiency
Knowledge of Herbs
Knowledge of Curses
Hex
Witchcraft
Dark Magic
Advance variant of the Hunter class, and only limited to those who have animal instincts or senses. These people are very competent hunters, though they are more in tune with their own beastly side. It is pretty hard to kill them as they are more durable and unstable than a normal hunter.
Advance derivative of Witch. They are capable of causing untold amount of misfortunes and can use greater curses that is difficult to dispel. They are also capable of creating miracle concoctions, like elixirs or potion of immortality. This job is limited to females.
Advance variant of the Guardian Class who can use magic. They mixed their strong body with their magical expertise to further protect their allies.
(Abilities) Shield Proficiency
Armor Proficiency
Physical Strengthening
Magic Coating
Enchant (Armor/Shield)
Physical Resistance
Magic Resistance
Strong Will
Strong Body
Superior derivative of Mage. Magical Girls are capable of achieving feats through the power of love and friendship, acquiring powerups through hardships and have a tendency to cause good things to happen. This job is only limited to children up to early teenage girls, and Mage variants or it's derivatives.
Final derivative of the Hunter class. They are inhumanely capable of tracking their preys, moving around nature-oriented areas, and are very sensitive to their surroundings. It is extremely difficult to sneak at them, unless that someone is supernaturally capable of hiding themselves.
Final derivative of the Ranger class. Capable of superhuman feats of accuracy and blending on their surroundings. They are also capable of understanding animals.
Advance derivative of the Warrior Job, and is only limited to those who are fully armored and are heavily focused on shields. Rook Knights are also known as castle protectors, and are very good at repelling sieges. They always protect their allies, and sees sacrificing their life for those they swore to protect as an honor.
(Abilities) Shield Proficiency
Heavy Armor Proficiency
Pain Resistance
Physical Resistance
Explosion Resistance
Magic Resistance
Siege Resistance
Strong Body
Unrelenting Will
Superior derivate of Mage and a variant of the Magical Girl. This is specialized on dark magic capable of causing disasters and other metaphysical bad omen that can affect a person or a whole environment. Negative feelings makes them stronger. This job is only limited to children up to early teenage girls, and Mage variants or it's derivatives.
(Abilities) Staff Proficiency
Book Proficiency
Melee Proficiency (Dependent)
Range Proficiency (Dependent)
Dark Magic
Curses
Transformation (Witch Girl)
Empowerment (Negative Feelings)
Bad Omen
Advance derivative of the Feral Hunter class. They are more stable than a Feral Hunter, mixing their primal savagery with their own sharp wit, which makes them a terrifying foe to fight. Only limited to pack oriented species, or related species.
Advance derivative of the Magical Girl. They are capable of denying fate and always have powers that defies reality. Most of their abilities are just an upgrade of the Magical Girl job. This job is only limited to Magical Girls.
Direct evolution of the Guardian Mage. Limited to those who have a focus on protective skills, with a side of magic. These are the ones who have further honed their craft, along with their mind and will that has been sharpened and hardened to the fullest. They will make sure they can protect anyone behind them, no matter what happens using the combined might of their own body and their magic.
(Abilities) Shield Mastery
Armor Mastery
Heavy Armor Master
Super Physical Strengthening
Super Magical Strengthening
Enchant (Armor/Shield)
Magic Coating
Pain Immunity
All Physical Resistance
Esoteric Resistance
Abnormal Condition Resistance
Magic Negation
Herculean Strength
Unrelenting Will
Danger Guidance (Self)
Final derivative of the heroic-related Rare or Super Rare Jobs. They are capable of causing miracles or outright denying impossible odds. Things just happens on their favor. This is only limited to girls.
Advance derivate of the Guardian Class, and is only limited to the female gender. Princess Guardian are the guardian version of Princess Knight. Instead of guiding their allies to battle and boosting morale with their presence, a Princess Guardian can also bolster morale and are more reliable when protecting something or someone. They have a natural charisma to them that makes it easy to follow them with loyalty.
(Abilities) Shield Proficiency
Heavy Armor Proficiency
Pain Resistance
Physical Resistance
Explosion Resistance
Magic Resistance
Siege Resistance
Graceful Body
Unrelenting Will
Princess Charisma
Danger Guidance (Self)
Female heroes who achieved full mastery over the shield. They use this to protect their allies from the forces of evil. This job is only limited to the female gender, uses shield, have a focus on protective related skills, and are stated to be competent warriors of their own.
Superior class for any female wolf-related species. They are the one who embraced their ancestry fully, becoming a part of the beast of the night. They have a wild aura that will cause anyone weaker than them to bow in deference, and as for preys, let themselves be eaten without any resistance. Every canine, or canine-related species will obey her regardless of any third party influence.
Superior derivative of every competent warriors or hero-related jobs and is limited to the Human, Elf, Dwarf, Hobbit, Giant, Fairy, and Halfling races. They are known as the chosen by the Valkyries, greatest female warriors by the ascendants. Einherjars are heroic spirits who can achieve feats impossible for the humans of this age, their capabilities dependent on their origins.
(Abilities) Melee Proficiency (Dependent)
Range Proficiency (Dependent)
Hero's Fortune
Heroic Figure
Magic (Dependent)
Unlimited Potential
Physical Resistance
Magical Resistance
Spiritual Resistance
Astral Form
Indomitable Will
Charisma (Dependent)
Variant of every ultra rare class, moon-related species, and are limited to the female gender. They hold dominion over the night, and are feared all over the world as the tyrannical rulers of those lower than them. The moon blesses them with the power to be more better than those who inhabits the land. Anyone who got this class will have all their capabilities upgraded.
A direct upgrade of the Shield Maiden. Considered by the world as the greatest defenders, they are bestowed more blessings to continue their duty of protecting what is right. Their bodies can be considered sacred due to the blessing of the world, and they are technically demigods due to this.
Final derivative of the Magical Girl. They are the strongest of their fellow magical girls, capable of doing the impossible and breaking entropy as it is. They have unlimited potential, and a seemingly infinite well of power that they can throw at their enemies. They are closer to True Gods in strength, and can casually warp concepts as it is. This Job is limited to Magical Girls only.
(Abilities) Magic Creation
Wish
Infinite Magic Power
Unlimited Potential
Will Manifestation
Spiritual Manifestation
Ascension
All Elemental Immunity
All Physical Immunity
All Spiritual Immunity
Metaphysical Resistance
Conceptual Resistance (Dependent)
Supreme class of any female wolf-related species. Everyone weaker than them, whether on strength or psyche, will see themselves bowing on her mere presence. The night has blessed her with incredible beauty and power. Only those of equal power or psyche can resist her domineering aura. Lower intelligent beings will immediately obey her without question.
Superior evolution of the Shield Maiden. They are the one who have transcended their mortality, turning into a mortal with a divinity. Their protection encompasses a wide region, turning it impenetrable to anyone who tries to harm those they wanted to protect. They can be considered demigods due to their capability, and is capable of blessing others with what they symbolize, which is anything related to protection.
Beings who have shed their mortal coil to ascend from their mortality. Turning into a conceptual beast based on what they represent from the night. Only limited to ultra-rare class, non-human, moon-related species.
(Abilities) Empowerment (Moon)
Immortality (Night/Darkness/Shadow)
Eldritch Form (Dependent)
Primeval Force (Dependent)
Incomprehensible Visage
Authority (Night)
Lesser Divinity (Moon)
Discarding the three cards in her mind, she put her focus on the one she mentally held and choose one of vague choices she can only feel. The image of the card lit up before it changes it's appearance.
It still have the image of an adolescent girl, but this time she is now wearing a very stylish dress with a large pointy hat. Carrying a book and a staff that seems to be created by some sort of metal.
'She looks cute.'
Despite thinking like that, she didn't feel anything interesting with it. The image of the girl in the card is too flashy in her taste, so she is not that interested on her appearance.
Her imaginary hands caresses the card, not feeling much other than the feedback of touch sweeping through it's fairly metallic texture. It is neither cold nor hot, but is like a flat feeling that felt it is vaguely there.
Shaking her head, she dismissed the thought in her mind and set this thought aside, her consciousness drifting into unconsciousness. She have a vague inkling that she can do more about this mysterious image, but she didn't do it, not really seeing anything worth about it. Days passed and the Christmas has come. Nothing special has come. There is her Dad who have stayed home to spend this day to her, though they only stayed home and didn't really go out to have some bonding time.
It is a dull moment of just her Dad idly watching the TV or reading the newspaper. Sometimes, he will stand up and sweep the floor before going back on the couch and leaning himself comfortably.
Even when she pass on the living room for some water, her Dad barely pays attention to her. When he did, they only have a brief talk like just saying hello, greeting them and some small talk about their past days.
The lunch at that time felt so unbearable, like the air itself is clogging them. Despite eating a warm food that she have cooked due to the special occasion, the cold and unfeeling days still continues on.
Evening comes, and the two of them exchange gifts. She have given a new tie for her father and him a new book for her. Other than that, they just talk a bit before going back to their bed to rest.
It is a dull day on a special occasion. A day that she has become used to.
As she laid her head on her pillows, she bit her lips, feeling bitter at the day. She swallowed the feeling down and just shakes her head. Feeling resigned about the events on this day.
Then her attention goes to the image in her mind. It has been on her, constantly making it's presence known. The past days, it is just there, seemingly trying to beckon her about something. Like it is trying to tell her that she should do something about it.
She tends to ignore it, and have gotten used to the illusionary card in her mind. It is not affecting her daily life. It is just a presence beneath her mind, not really making any noise or making some effects that will force her to use it. It is just an imaginary card.
She didn't know what to do next. The new book that she got has been put on the drawer and she is not in the mood to read it, or even have a plan to do it. She looks at the ceilings, turning as she contemplates about her next action.
Staying home might be preferable, not having any hobbies at all. She didn't have any friends to hang out with, and her Dad is out of it so there is no way to invite him out for a family time. Though it is also dull, because there is nothing she can do in this place. The atmosphere inside the house is too heavy that she is feeling suffocated just by staying here.
She might be a bit glad that she is not coming to school, but passing her winter break with just staying on her home felt like a waste. So going outside might be preferable. There is nothing stating that she can't go outside alone.
It will be lonely just doing it by her lonesome, but doing something for a change might be preferable just to make this break a bit interesting. But she didn't know what to do with it.
As she is thinking like that, she heard the sound of card shuffling. It is a familiar sound that happens twice on the past few days.
'It happens again?'
Her attention is now solely focused inside her mind. The usual three cards occur, and along with it, the one she held is also responding. Seemingly trying to beckon her to choose something. Having done this once before, she decided to just do it.
[]Action
-[]Deck
--[]Witch (R)
---[]Evolve
----[]Witch Girl (SR)
----[]Magical Girl (SR)
----[]Grand Witch (SR)
----[]Curse Bearer (R)
---[]Summon
--[]Go to Boardwalk
--[]Go to Lord Street Market
--[]Just stay home
--[]Write-In
-[]Draw
--[]Warrior (N)
---[]Gender
----[]Write-In
--[]Archer (N)
---[]Gender
----[]Write-In
--[]Mage (N)
---[]Gender
----[]Write-In
--[]Go to Boardwalk
--[]Go to Lord Street Market
--[]Just stay home
--[]Write-In
She ignore the three cards once more, discarding them to her imaginary void. She picks one of the vague choices within her, and the Witch Card lits up before quickly changing itself. The image of the card changes, now it is a girl with the most frilliest dress, with ribbons and a color palette that is mainly dark purple.. On the Card says Magical Girl, which seems to be what it was called.
Taking hold of it, she looks at it carefully, mentally moving within her mind. There is nothing special in it other than the beautiful image and name of the Card. She still don't know why it is even in her mind.
She thinks she can use it, but decided not to do so, thinking that this is just her active imagination at work.
After that, she dismissed the thought and turns on her bed. Her face now facing the window that shows the night sky.
"Right. I think I'll go outside tomorrow." With that decided, she sleeps. She wakes up in the early morning.
The first thing she did is go and clean herself up, after that, she goes downstairs to take care of the breakfast. The breakfast is just a simple cereal, opting for the most simple one.
While preparing for it, she can hear someone going downstairs. Despite noticing it, she continues on what she is doing.
It is her Dad who have come down the stairs. He looks to be out of it, zoning out for a bit as he walks blearily to the chair. After that, he silently waited for her to get done.
Silently, she moves to the sideboard and take an empty bowl before going back to the cooking bowl and filling it with the ladle. After that she goes to her Dad's side and put it on the table. Then she goes back to do the same, before going to the table and taking a sit for herself, bowl in hand.
"Good morning."
The way he greets her felt like a formality. It doesn't even feel like it came to his heart. There is still the hint of concern on that voice, but it is too flat to even be considered heartfelt.
"Morning."
She replies back, not willing to go beyond it. Then they eat in silence, not talking to each other for awhile. Only the sound of their spoon can be heard as they eat.
After awhile, her Dad is the first one to be done. He stood up and take his bowl, taking it to the sink.
"Do you have any plans today?" Her Dad asked.
"No... right. I will be leaving house today."
"I see. Do you need anything else?"
She looks at him with a sidelong glance before returning back to her breakfast. "No, I'm fine." She replies with a shake of her head.
"Okay. I might be coming late, so you don't have to wait for me for dinner. Here is some pocket money."
Her Dad is just done putting the bowl on the sink and has come back to put some cash on the table. She looks at the 20$ before taking it with just a nod.
After that, her Dad goes to neaten his clothes for a bit before leaving the house with just a simple goodbye. She responded back with a mute feeling before finishing her meal and then going to the sink to wash the dishes.
After taking care of that, she takes a glance around the room before seeing that nothing is amiss. Then she leaves the house, making sure to lock the front door before doing so. Going to the Boardwalk only took her a single bus ride. Looking at the coast the shows the forcefield bubble on the distance is a nice way to start her day at roaming this place.
She didn't have any plans on going here. Her only plan is to just walk around and pass the time. It might be boring to some, but she didn't have any friends to talk to.
Christmas has just ended yesterday, but there are still a lot of crowd here. Most of them, like her, are wearing winter coats and scarves. They're going around the streets and entering shops selling clothes that looks so expensive. Others are on the coast and taking pictures alongside the distant forcefield bubble.
While thinking like that, she can hear some cheering on the side. Looking, she saw a crowd gathering there and a familiar group of costumed people taking pictures with the people. These people seems to be the same age as her or even younger.
"Whoa, easy there. We're not going to leave for awhile so anyone can take pictures with us." A silver clad hero with a lot of clocks said to the gathering crowd.
Taylor took a glance at them, feeling a bit interested at it. Though before she can do that, she felt hesitant to get closer. So she just satisfied herself just looking at the distance, on the side of the lamppost along with some others who seems to have the same idea.
Seeing a hero in person is still pretty rare, despite living in a city full of them. So her interest is piqued.
'This is also a good way to pass the time.'
While thinking like that, she suddenly heard the sound of shuffling cards. Seeing the three cards once more. She tenses up before relaxing, then put her focus on the cards that she have. There is that familiar vague feeling of choice on the card that she mentally held, though it feels so few. She only have two choices for it.
She looks around and see that the crowd are just busy looking at the gathered crowd to the heroes. Despite no one noticing her, she still decided to go to an uncrowded place, feeling a bit embarrassed that her imagination is running wild once more.
She slips through the crowd on the side of the road, and walks to the nearest bench and sits there. After that, she focuses on the cards within her mind.
'Why now of all times?' She thought with a frown. 'Doesn't matter. I think it only stops when I pick something so I should do it now. After this, maybe I should go back home?'
With that, she focuses on the mental deck that she have.
She once again discarded the three usual cards and choose to evolve the card she already held. The image of the girl in a dark frilly dress changes and turns into girl wearing a purple skintight suit, with capes and all.
Despite the silly appearance of the girl, the image somehow exudes an aura of strength of dependency. Like a renowned hero being depicted on a painting.
She stares at it for a bit before closing her eyes, taking her mind off of it. Then she looks around. The crowd is still there, and the heroes are still taking pictures with them.
'There is nothing to do in the house anyway...'
She decided to stand up from the bench and stay at the Boardwalk for awhile. The sky has turned orange as she is coming back to her home. She got to the bus and takes her seat near the bus door, a satisfied mood on her face.
After the Wards have left, she roamed the place for a bit more, and paid for a milkshake after getting thirsty before she decided to get back home. Nothing much happens other than the finding a good cafe that sells delicious milkshakes.
"I should definitely come back there later." She swore under her breathe.
After waiting for a minute, she manages to get back home. It is still quiet as ever when she unlocks the door from their porch.
"Ah right... Dad's going to be late."
She is just going inside the house when she heard the shuffling of cards once more.
"Again!?" She exclaims in shocked, seeing the imaginary cards being presented from her mindscape once more. As for the one she held, a vague feeling of choice has occur once more.
She tilted her head in confusion. 'Now I can only choose a single choice. I wonder why?'
She takes a seat on the couch and leaned comfortably in it before putting her focus back at the cards.
There is this mysterious feeling within her that she can use it. Though she didn't know what to do at it. 'My imagination is running wild again' She reasoned, not seeing any connection about powers from the imaginary deck.
She shrugs her shoulder. "Well, might as well get this over with." In relaxed manner, she mentally chose a single option.
I forgot to mention, but you can only decide on their appearance and any additional description when picking their cards for the first time. The chosen description and genders can't be changed when evolving them.
By the way, sorry about the long delay and the short chapter. I got busy at the New Years party and just managed to put this up before I go to sleep.
Nighttime has come and it is time for her to take a rest. Her Dad still hasn't come back, so she leave a food for him before she retires to her room.
After choosing to evolve the card in her mind that afternoon, she have this strong feeling within her that the card have achieved maximum capability. It felt like it is impossible to go beyond it's designation.
The card that she have created is an adolescent girl, with black hair tied in low pigtails and golden brown eyes. She is wearing a tight fitting suit, carrying a very elaborate staff with wings in it. The image of the girl in the card exudes an aura of coldness and reliance at the same time, and a sense of mysteriousness within her.
She didn't know what's the deal with the card. This is the first time this happened a lot. She thought the imaginary cards won't suddenly shuffle itself on this day. It even happened thrice on this day.
'Do I really have powers?'
That nagging thought in her mind is just becoming more prominent as the single card in her mind is always constantly in her mindscape. It just won't leave her vision even if she tries hard to think about it.
'I have this sort of feeling, like I can do more with this imaginary thing. What can I do with it?'
She entertained that thought as she sits on her bed, gazing blankly at the walls of her room.
Just as she was deep in thought, she gawk in surprise when she suddenly hears another sound of shuffling. Cards being presented to her once again. It is the usual three basic cards.
"This is becoming tiring." She snorts in annoyance. Then her eyes widens for a bit as she turns her attention to the card that she held.
There is no option. She can't feel anything at all. It seems like the card can't evolve anymore.
'Did I guess it right?'
She crawls onto her bed, looking at the windows outside. Seeing that her Dad is still not here, her eyes of uncertainty slowly turns into that of determination. She takes a gulp as she returns to the side of the bed, sitting at it.
The feeling of something more is becoming more present, she can feel the card seemingly trying to beckon her. Calling out to her. It is just imaginary and it is very irrational to even think about it, but she felt that there is something more on this imaginary cards that she have.
She is the one who mastered everything in darkness, harnessing it's power to the fullest. The strongest dark magical girl who have ascended against mortal means. Her origin as a witch is the crucial point for this transformation.
(Abilities) Magic Creation (Dark)
Wish
Infinite Magic Power
Unlimited Potential
Dark Will Manifestation
Dark Spiritual Manifestation
Dark Ascension
Minion Summoning (Darkness)
Curses (All)
Perfect Witchcraft
All Elemental Immunity
All Physical Immunity
All Spiritual Immunity
Time & Space Resistance
Dimensional Resistance
Conceptual Immunity (Darkness)
With her mind made up, she focuses on the card that she holds, ignoring the three basic cards once more. Thinking about using it, she pushes her desire to it. She let out a gasp as she felt a strange surge of energy that seems to be leaving her body. After this feeling is a light that suddenly lits up her whole room.
"Wha-!?"
She covers her face at the sudden bright light with her arms, confused at the sudden occurrence. It took awhile before the light dies down. She slowly lower her arms and look at her front.
In there is a girl standing straight, looking blankly at her. She is a black haired girl with golden brown eyes, her hand carrying a staff with wings motifs. She is wearing an outfit that is mainly dark in color.
The girl is just staring straight at her, without showing any emotion at all. Her mouth hung slack like a puppet.
Taylor is surprised. A girl suddenly appeared in her room.
"Who....!?" She asked, before stopping herself as she recalls about the image of the card that she held.
Focusing on her mind, she notice that the card is not there anymore. Then her eyes returns back to the girl who is just staring ahead, her gaze is glassy and seems to be uncaring of her surroundings.
'Did I summon her? Does that mean... I'm a Cape?'
The constant images of thecard in her mind, and then this makes her become more convince. Though realizing something, she scrunched her brows as she narrowed her eyes at the newly summoned girl.
She didn't know what to do with it. She is just doing it without being serious about it. She is even questioning herself if she is just crazy or not. Who would have thought that her imaginary card can do something?
This comes another thought to her mind.
'Is it a projection? Or did I truly summon a person?'
She didn't know much but powers comes from all shapes and forms. Because she didn't know so her mind already comes to the extreme. This person might be the usual projections that Masters can summon, or she might be a real person and she just plucked her out of her own home dimension.
She gulps, feeling nervous at that prospect. The girl in front of her is still not moving and even responding. She is just staring blankly on the air. Taking the courage to speak, she finally talks to the girl.
"Uhmm.... hello?"
The girl blinks her eyes, the light of her eyes slowly lighting up like she just woke up from a lucid dream as she turns her head to Taylor. Seeing her responding, Taylor decided to continue.
"A-are you a real person?" It is blunt, and she is feeling nervous so she said the first thing that came to her mind.
The girl tilts her head, confusion evident in her face. The way she acts is too childish, she can see how expressive she is. It felt a bit inappropriate with the calm and cold demeanor that she sees on the image of her card.
'Wait, can't she understand me?' She frowns before speaking once more. "Can you understand me?"
Hearing that, the girl slowly nodded. "Yes?" She responded, her voice carrying a tone of wonder and confusion.
Taylor widened her eyes as she slowly panics inside her mind. Hearing her speak makes it clear what she truly is.
She is not a projection.
A Projection can't speak. She have enough Cape knowledge to know about that. Which leads to a single possibility.
She is a real person.
This implication gives a lot of possibilities inside her mind, with one of them having a high chance. That is she just summoned someone out of her home, away from her family and friends. Just that thought makes her incredibly guilty.
"Oh god... no, wait... I... I'm so sorry!" She whimpered, her shoulder slumping as she felt so weak at this thought.
"... Why?"
Her attention snaps back to the girl who is just looking at her curiously, like she is unaware of what just happened.
"What?" Taylor let out, confused about the genuine curiosity of her tone.
"Why are you sad?" The girl asks once more, her innocent gaze turning into a worried one. Her body language suggesting concern as she walks closed to her.
"But... aren't you worried?"
The girl stops, giving her another confused expression. Seeing that she is truly clueless, she decided to tell her straight.
"I summoned you. I don't know how I can reverse that."
The girl looks at her for a bit before nodding. Seeing that, she felt a bit irritated at the girl's lack of concern to herself.
"Aren't you worried? I just take you out of your home! Or wherever it is!"
The girl looks at her curiously, like she can't comprehend what she is talking about, before she shakes her head.
"No. You made me." She said in certainty while looking at her.
"What?"
"You made me. That's what I know." She said once more, responding to the teenager's confused look.
"Impossible.... I made you? But... wait, don't you remember anything before I summoned you?" She asked in confusion.
"No. You made me." She simply answered.
"You don't have any family?" She shakes her head. "Any friends?" She looks at her in confusion before shaking her head once more. "Any memories at all?" Another tilt of her head, before she shakes her head once more.
This changes what she thought about her. She didn't really summon her, and the girl implies that she has been created by her.
There is something weird about it though.
"Wait, if you really can't remember anything, how can you talk to me?"
She looks at her in confusion once more, like she can't comprehend what she is talking about. She decided to rephrase her question.
"What I meant to say is, how do you still retain your knowledge about our language?"
The girl process her question for a bit, looking at the ceilings as she thought hard about it.
"I don't know." She answers after awhile as she looks dejectedly, her shoulders slump and her eyes down.
'What, she just knows how to talk to me without knowing about it? Then she also can't remember anything about herself? But she claims that I created her?'
"Why are you certain I created you?"
The girl thinks hard once more before answering her dejectedly. "I don't know." She says that with a voice so down like she feels ashamed not knowing how to answer her.
"O-okay... it's fine. You don't have to think too hard about it." Feeling sorry about her dejected figure, she decided to stop asking the girl questions for now.
Silence became prevalent in the room. She didn't know what to say next. When her eyes glances at the outfit of the young stranger, she unconsciously say what first came to mind.
"What's with your outfit?" She asked in curiosity.
The girl looks at her getup before looking at her in confusion. "I don't know." She said in curiosity.
Taylor mentally smacks her head. 'Right. I really should stop asking her about things!' She shakes her head before looking back to her. 'What should I do with this?'
The girl seems to have no memories other than the basics to hold a conversation, and that she somehow knows that she has been created by her. This girl looks to be more alive as she shows emotions impossible for a product of power.
'Or maybe she is just a special projection simulating human emotion?'
It is a small chance if it was like that. She might have no knowledge of any talking projections, but she might be the only one who can do that. Parahuman powers are not that well understood despite many researches and theories being proven and publicize to the world.
'What is she?'
Before she can decide about that, she heard another shuffling of cards in her mind. 'Again!?' She thought in shock as cards were presented to her once again. 'Wait, this is new!?'
She is surprised because instead of the usual three cards, she was presented eight cards. The three are the usual warrior, archer, and mage cards, but the other five are different. There is a card that depicts the image of a ball of fire shooting onto somewhere. Another image is that of two cards lighting up. Another card shows an image of a flask with a red liquid inside it. The fourth card shows an image of a person with a forcefield covering him, and the fifth card shows a treasure chest containing a lot of jewelries and gold coins.
Along with the showing of these card, she can feel something within her. Like some sort of stack that was somehow slotted to her instinctually.
She looks back at the girl who is looking at her curiously before turning her attention back to her mindscape.
Next Action
[]"She is a real person!" (See your summons as a real and living person. Taylor will hesitate to put them into danger.)
[]"It is just a projection!" (See your summons as an unfeeling moving puppets. Taylor will not hesitate to put them into danger, even herself.)
[]Write-In
Name : N/A
Gender : Female
Species : Human/Goddess
Age : 0 (Physically 13)
(Abilities) Magic Creation (Dark)
Wish
Infinite Magic Power
Unlimited Potential
Dark Will Manifestation
Dark Spiritual Manifestation
Dark Ascension
Minion Summoning (Darkness)
Curses (All)
Perfect Witchcraft
All Elemental Immunity
All Physical Immunity
All Spiritual Immunity
Time & Space Resistance
Dimensional Resistance
Conceptual Immunity (Darkness)
So I don't know if I manage to portray what I wanted to do on your summoned units. I just hope you get what I am getting.
Anyway, a new function has been unlocked after summoning someone. You have unlocked the Consumable Cards.
Unlike Summoning Cards (The three Jobs that always appears every turn), Consumable Cards can be drawn every turn so long as you have enough Card Points (CP). CP can be obtained through summoning units. The CP you will acquire is dependent to the rarity of the unit that you summoned.
This means that so long as you have enough CP, you can buy all the Consumable Cards that appears on that turn. Five random Consumable Cards will appear every turn, so it would be up to you if you want to spend your CP on a consumable card or wait for the next turn and see if you find something you like.
I will be putting this on a new informational section so you can just look back into it if you are confused.
