"Thank you for the help Darcmon, that was… quite the display from your squad." MagnaAngemon murmurs, glancing first to Pit before sweeping his head over the rest of your party. "For champions their power is most impressive. I nearly-*ahem*" The eight-winged angel coughs into his fist.
"We did our best sir!" Pit exclaims, slamming his rod into the ground. "Those foul fowls are nothing next to the might of our Lord!" Sparks, nods along with the angel, his eyes filled with cruel mirth.
"Hah! I bet you're feeling pretty stupid right now!" Darcmon crows, her face twisting into a mocking grin "Maybe you should step down, let somemon who isn't a dumb-ass take charge of this shitshow." The larger mon frowns intensely at your leader, clearly considering
something, before shrugging and pointing towards the damaged walls.
"Go rest up, our mission is only half finished."
Half finished? But we defended this area?... We need a better briefing process.
"Fan-fucking-tastic job out there. Sure you did some stupid shit, like charging right in there, but you made it out anyway." Darcmon announces, patting her mount's feathery neck, much to the Ultimate's enjoyment. "And you kicked some ass out there *ironsides*." Its chortling almost makes you miss the angel's next words.
"Freaking freaky, freaks. Champions being that strong isn't bloody fair."
Zehaha. Our paths do not converge on the *average* road.
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Instead of attending their own wounds, the various Pidmon (well, aside from Pit) are put to work healing the wounds of other mon, yourself included. An odd decision to conserve the more powerful digimon's energy, but there has to be some reason behind it.
Getting through the walls is an easy task, as there's actually a gate on the opposite end of the circle... though you're forced to rear up and sidestep through the space in order to actually move though. There are in fact buildings located with the defenses, albeit less than two stories tall and only five meters long. The stubby shelters however are exceedingly tough, bearing only light scratches from the previous onslaught of damage.
More than that however, the structures prove to just be the tip of things as they lead down to small bunkers where the rest of your allies were sheltering during the attack.
Unfortunately, you're too large to really fit inside barring slide evolution (which you're withholding from use for now) and are thus forced to wait outside while the others head in to rest comfortably. Sparks attempts to wait outside too, but as the clouds begin to gather together overhead, you send the crippled Wizardmon inside. His clothing isn't exactly the best at dealing with rain. Sadly you're not the only one forced to rest on hard ground as Greymon shares your hefty problem.
Surprisingly the garrison actually has a number of mechanical digimon on staff, specifically a
Guardromon who commands a small fleet of thiry-three floating
*gear* digimon who appear to be rookies. They begin making repairs to the turrets, but a full twelve of them end up being scrapped due to overwhelming damage. The methodical digimon don't bother to stop working as water begins to pour down from the sky, not bothered by the cold rain in the least.
You on the other paw end up soaked through by the downpour, your colossal amounts of fluffy fur only making things worse by absorbing the liquid. By the time half an hour passes you feel a significant increase to your weight. As two hours pass on by, you begin contemplating shrinking down and heading inside, but are stopped as the refreshed MagnaAngemon saunters out from his bunker.
This is the first time you've gotten a decent look at the angel, and... he's smaller than you thought. Even with his armor, the Ultimate is less bulky and shorter than Cherub HolyAngemon and would be dwarfed by the mon in charge of Alt Cities defense.
An Owlmon drops to the ground in front of him a minute later to give some sort of report. Which prompts the officer to pump his fist into the air.
You find out why a pair of minutes later.
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"Soldiers of the Host!" MagnaAngemon shouts over the tumultous rainfall. "Our scouts have identified this region's nest! We finally know where our enemy rests, and while they busy themselves licking their wounds we shall strike!"
I see. He was relaying the location of their base.
"So we're attacking those cowardly fucks where they sleep? That sounds just freaking perfect!"
"The Lord truly favours us this evening!" Your angelic friend roars,
"Tell us where those false believers rest so we may render judgement upon them!" You throw an uncomfortable sidways glance at Pit, who's proclamation is bringing cheers from his fellows. And also note how Sparks is slowly edging away from the taller champion. Darcmon rather disgustedly rolls her eyes at the display, while Beat just does his normal thing and shrugs in indifference.
"Well said young sergeant. The Sefirot worshipers are half a day's flight northwest and completely unaware that we've found their position. I have gathered you all here for one reason, and that is to strike! We cannot waste any time in wiping those infidels clean from the face of this great world!" With that exclamation, MagnaAngemon crushes a small disc of some sort in his hand and shudders as a ripple of *something* flows through his body.
What was that? It can't have been a health disc, he's already in good condition. Is there... some other kind?
Zealotry aside, you find yourself frowning at the idea of using a sneak attack, especially against a wounded force. And as you begin to look around at the other assembled warriors, the worry only grows. The *attacking force* consists of Two Angewomon, nine Angemon, five Pegasusmon and thirteen Darcmon, not including drunky your tipsy leader. Thirty-six digimon in total when taking your squad, Sealsdramon and MagnaAngemon into account. Which should be perhaps a fourth of the Vortex Isle's number, but that's only if dismissing the idea that their *nest* could have defenders of its own.
"Excuse me, sir!" Your booming voice interrupts the proceedings. "We lack the numbers here for a direct challenge."
"Do not worry about the minute details Gryzmon, our faith will see us through..." He trails off into a smile confidently patting his right wrist.
I see. That technique from before. I wonder...
"The digimon who go through it, what happens to them?"
"Huh? That is... uh, don't worry about it." He coughs again. "And hold still, you'll need to be carried along." With that he floats forward and takes your war-gauntlet in a two-handed grip. "Ergh... h-heavy." The angel's wings begin flapping wildly, and he lets out a strained groan as you're lifted a foot off the ground. After a couple second his grip falters, and you plop back down.
... Spirits below. Do I weigh that much?
"Haah, haah. Darcmon, lend me the assistance of your feral. Imperius Angewomon, erm, both of you come here and help."
"Yes-sir!"
"D-do I have to? I don't want to smell like wet fur."
"Yes." The armored Ultimate, grunts though the strain of another pick up attempt. "You... do. Come on!"
"Ergh.
Fine. But only under protest sir. I didn't join up just so I could carry an overly stout bear.
"
I don't understand. Isn't my size good? It means I hit harder and have more resistance to physical blows. What's wrong with that?
Between the four Ultimates' combined strength, you can be carried without too much trouble, though having the two Angewomon pressed up against you is notably uncomfortable. Their shapes remind you far too much of
Repulsa.
MagnaAngemon's battle-group flies through the storm led by the Owlmon. Aside from rain, your eye notices several notices several larger objects fall from the sky seemingly without any source of origin. Including a large metal box that slams into a Pegasusmon's head, and opens up in a shower of meat. You're curious as heck about what just happened, but push it aside for now. In combat you need a clear, focused mind.
The enemy nest is set in a large upraised section of land, which the large rocky depressions have turned into a sort of natural *bowl* fifty meters across. Which can't be comfortable for those inside during this heavy rain. Beat assassinates the few sentries wandering about, leaving the rest of you free to get into position nearby.
Your commander's plan for dealing with the enemy force is rather simple. He'll use his gate to deal a heavy blow that should wipe out a significant portion of the enemy's forces. Then your factions Ultimate's will stay in the sky to prevent escape, handle the strongest enemies and keep the remaining foes low. He tasks the strongest Angemon there to lead the ground assault, which will consist of your remaining allies.
While everyone begins making preparations, you peek up over the ridge to examine the enemy forces below. The opponents are sprinkled around the indented rock formation's sides, huddling in groups to try and keep warm in the rain, and resting up from their damage.
=== Enemy Force Overview:
- 84 champions,of *normal* strength (Stats of 300-600)
- 25 *strong* champions (Stats of 600-1000+)
- 5 Ultimates of various species interspaced through these groups. Includes the Parrotmon from before. (Power unknown, but will likely vary from slightly weaker than Verge to noticeably higher)
- Leading 3 (AKA the strongest) Ultimates are in the very center with the supplies which are protected from the rain. (Power unknown, but all have significantly more power than Verge)
===Decision Point:
[] Create a surplus of Crusher Bones and use your vantage point to stay at range and protect Sparks. He can do the most damage from far away with his lightning.
[] Join the assault group as a Vanguard and charge in an attempt to quench your desire of finding a worthy opponent. One of the Ultimates should be able to give you a decent fight.
[] So much as you don't like this, logic dictates that taking out enemy numbers is the key. Use Hasten Burst to charge in and… slaughter as many as you can.
[] Write in.