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Perhaps For Love, Or Maybe Justice (A Tokusatsu/Magical Girl Quest)

Alright, what weapon should Akemi have?

  • Let her keep the gun!

    Votes: 9 33.3%

  • Give her a sword!

    Votes: 10 37.0%

  • More Magic!

    Votes: 6 22.2%

  • Hand to Hand!

    Votes: 2 7.4%
  • Total voters
    27
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WayWard_Animal said:
Wait this means this arc could've been a bit funnier and (chaotic) if Himari came along and Danzo proceeded to question her when he saw her.
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She will make some time to come along next mission in this quest chain, unless you specifically choose for her not to.

And uh, it would have made the convo a lot different ngl. Can't say much more than that.
 
Hold up I gotta dress up like a Puritan real quick, where's my black and grey clothes, no, no, belt buckles are sinful, mmhm, okay, hat, and now to point dramatically at Akemi and get my best thundering preacher voice on...

GAY​
 
Kermie said:
He leans in, and Rei's heart seems to stop for a second. "I found the loose end that's been bugging you all these years. Kaneko Akemi, right? If what you told me is correct, she's probably around the girl that got rid of my little s— Himari, right?"
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Shit. SHIIIIIIIIIIT. He thinks we offed Himari. Fuck, that WOULD be the natural assumption to "Assassin goes to kill Ex-Assassin, Assassin never returns". The idea that we could have converted her to our side would never cross their minds. There's no using Social to get out of the future conflicts with Hanzo and Hina.
 
Kermie said:
Listen, they were intended (intended) to be a Lightning/Fire/Water trio, which is a theming I saw somewhere that I can't remember off the top of my head.
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Thats a common enough trio in most games honestly.
Like the Water-Fire-Grass triangle in pokemon. (Oh right... the 3 Legendary birds with Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres is a good example)
Fire-Blizzard-Thunder in FF and KH.

I dont know a lot of boss trios that have that as their Dynamic ( Only as a trio. Most times big bads have a quartet thing going on with Fire-Water-Earth-Wind) Organization 13 is obviously bigger than a trio (Axel, Vexen, Larxene for example. Well more examples than a trio, Trios in that seriea is a lot mor Keyblade focus and those things can do a lot of stuff)

The only example I can think from the top of my head?
The Three Mage Sisters from the Kirby Series.
I think their names were Flamberge (Fire), Zap Partizan (Lightning) and Francisca (Ice)
Dont know many others from the top of my head.

But yeah its a common trio in most cases.
 
Zetakille said:
I mean, Entei, Raikou, and Suicune from Pokemon fit the Fire/Lightning/Water trio.
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If we're going to include pokemon, then we should also include other Fire, Water/Ice, and Lightning trios such Articuno/Zapdos/Moltres, Zekrom/Reshiram/Kyurem, Flareon/Jolteon/Vaporeon and the paradox versions of the trio you gave.
 
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    • Tales of Truth and Deception Part 1
    By SolarGemX
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    ???: Oh? Well Hello There! I didn't Expect an audience this early! I do apologize, but the show isn't ready yet, still need to set up the lights, the props and all those Silly Billy things that need to be arranged. *Sigh* good prop hands are soooo hard to find these days let me tell ya, they are either late, lazy, or just to stubborn for their own good. Not only that they are sooooo stiff and can't even follow instructions right even if I guide them. But what can you do? Experienced professional's don't grow on trees, so a little "growing" pain here and there is to be… expected.

    Now, now, don't worry I wont make you wait for the SHOW, all bored and all that. Come here and sit. Good? GREAT! Now you see my good audience, If you don't mind me tooting my own horn a bit, I'm known as quite the Entertainer. Dances, Pirouettes, Juggling, Card Tricks, Puppet Shows; oh I know them all. But If I could indulge a bit? I always did have a fondness for… stories. Tales of grand adventure, mysteries of deception, Tragedies of the greatly Misunderstood… those kinds of things. There are many tales out there, and I do not want to bore you with something you've heard before and I DO need to "kill" some time before my guests of honor arrive…OH! Yes, that would do nicely. This is what we will do, while we wait for the stage to be set and the guests of honor to arrive, why don't I spin you a tale? Or 4 to be exact, tales of magic, might and valuable lessons. It will be GREAT!

    Hmm… Which one should I start with…eenie meenie miney YOU!


    The Tale of The Bountiful Sage
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    There once was a Sage, with hair fair as snow, she was kind and just, I'll let you know. The sage was powerful, willful, and fair, her only dream? To give those she met "love" and "care." She went along in her merry way, granting wishes and giving gifts. A nice tale you say? Just you wait, it wont remain that way. The sage became known far and wide, for her boundless generosity never seemed to run dry. Until one day, when it all changed, The Sage decided to climb a mountain in order to pray. What she sought in those tops you ask? Nobody knows, a mystery iron clad. The suns light began to settle, as evenings glow began to meddle. The Sage was calmed and serene, until she heard someone speak.

    Mother Spider: Oh Great Sage, I found you at last, Tales of your generosity wider spread they are, so this humble Mother Spider has a request to ask.

    The Sage turned and looked at the Spider a serene smile without an ounce of trouble. With a twist of her hand a mirror appeared, and she asked the Spider "What is it dear?"

    Mother Spider: Oh great Sage of Ivory Tones, Winter Is coming, and I am lacking food. My little spiderlings are so hungry, would you mind feeding my entire family with food?

    The Sage took a step forward and with practice ease gave the Mother a meal fit for a Queen. "Here you go my dear Guest, hopefully this will help feed your guests."

    The Spider took the meal with glee, feeding herself and her nest of 3. But it wasn't enough, the Mother now saddened, for 3 more spiders had joined the luncheon.

    Mother Spider: Thank you my dear, my first 3 are feed, but could you spare a little more so all could be fed?

    The Sage spun once more her magic a flourish, and a meal worthy of a King was given. But oh dear it seems it wasn't enough, for 6 new spiders came for brunch. Perhaps if the Sage wasn't so willing, she would have noticed the danger approaching.

    She fed 12, 24, 48, 96 and more without missing a beat, but as the numbers grew and grew, she started to get weak. Hours and Hours seemed to pass, but the numbers continued to grow, with no end in sight. The Spiders Hunger knew no bounds and before long, even the Sages Endless Bounty grew to be no more.

    The Sage weak and tired, was saddened because of the situation turned dire. "I do not have more to give" she said with sadness, "My Bounty runs dry, and I need to get more, would you mind waiting here so I can bring expand my stores?"

    The Mother Spider's eyes began to narrow and in a dark tone she began to mutter. "Oh you have no more to give? So much for the Sages Boundless Gifts, and I still have so many more to feed, that is quite the tragedy, but don't worry I know a remedy."

    "You say you have no more to give." The Spider Grinned with malicious intent, "But there's is something still left…YOUR LIFE!" And a mighty lunge, a snap, a pop, The Spiders devoured The Sage and everything she's got.

    Perhaps If the Sage was less Generous, she would still be alive to this day, oh well, her idiocy was the spiders gain.
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    ???: Oh poor Ivory Sage, her death was so, so Lame. She really should have known better than to trust anyone she met. Oh well, lets continue with our tales, now come the story of…

    A Sleepy Angel
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    I got to ask, what do you know about Angels? The biblically accurate, the cartoonish? Or maybe you prefer the more alluring? Well this tale is about a mighty angel, Protector of the Weak. You see this angel was very adventurous, going around protecting all with love and affection. She would protect the weak and downtrodden, making sure their dreams could reach their zenith. But her duty was an un-appreciated task, going many nights without sleep, the poor lass. But what could she do? Her task WAS important, protecting the dreams and future of many unspoken. But one day while doing her task's The angel met a sheep, a question he wanted to ask?

    Sheep: Why do you work so hard oh Angel? When many don't appreciate your work, your talent, your measure.

    The Angel still working, turned to sheep with and answer well spoken. "Because I have to" she said. "I need to fight so others can rest, my job may be hard, but if the littles ones can dream. Then it's a job well done."

    The Sheep looked at the angel with confusion in its eyes, how could somebody work with any reprieve? It shakes its head, dismissing the Angels words and with "concern" he asked once more.

    The Sheep: That may be true, but aren't you deserving of rest too? You have many allies last I heard; can't they help you with what you endure? Work and Work and no rest, It must be quite grating.

    The Angel pauses for a moment, listening to the sheep. And with a calm voice she responds "Perhaps, but they have their own work to do. I can't bother them with my duty." Besides… not many know how to this job as I, So it's a moot point my dear Aries, now move along, I need to keep at it.

    The sheep does not move noticing the Angels pause, it seems she was getting tired as the conversation carried on. "Just a little more" the sheep thought, "Just a little more and she will fall."

    The Sheep: But I do say that isn't fair, you deserve rest just like any other. I have an idea if you don't mind, me and my flock and hard workers, making many people sleep, maybe we can help you, so you can dream?

    The Angel's move began to become sluggish, the sheep's voice quietly humming. "I… cant, I need to work," she said with a pause, but Its obvious to everyone that she is beginning to fall. The Rose Angel tried her best, but after so many Weeks? Months? Years? Without rest, the chance to dream was quite tempting I bet. She struggled oh she did, those of her caliber are not easily dismissed. But after a long while she had met her match, as the sheep guided her to dreamland.

    "Maybe… just for a few minutes? It's not like anyone will know I am missing." The oh so tired angel said with a frown… and to sleep she went, without making a sound. Alas this was a trap set by an enemy so vile, who they were? Who knows, but the sheep did help to conspire. As The Rose Angel went to sleep… she would never wake up from her eternal dream.
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    ???: *Yawn* Man this story makes me sleepy every time I read it, Knowing how an Angel is tricked gets boring after the first few dozen readings. But maybe you would like something more action packed? Well do I have a tale and instead of one we have two "Heroes" to bear. Let's us talk about…

    The Emperor and The Knight​

    A long time ago, In a kingdom so far way, there once an Emperor and a Knight. These two individuals covered in steel, where warriors unparalleled, with strategy and might. The Infernal Emperor was a mighty warrior, crushing his foes with frightening ease, a single slice of his flaming axe, cutting enemies to pieces. Many of his foes called him a demon, he laughed at their fear, simply saying "If you plan on destroying the Kingdom, The Community I built? Why wouldn't I bring my whole might to bare? Call me a demon all you want, I'll crush you all, Now BRING IT ON!" Quite The brute, isn't he? But he did not lie, a fierce protector is he. Perhaps only matched by his silent companion, an Onyx Knight of great esteem. The silent warrior was injured when young you see, robbed of his voice and many of his dreams. But even with this disability it did not hamper him, not one bit. He was beloved by all…especially by the ladies. Say what you will, but dark and brooding can be quite alluring, but we are getting sidetracked, now where was I… Oh Right! This mighty warrior was without equal with a sword, a 1 handed sword of incredible beauty, but watch out, its quite deadly. With nary a movement the knight could cut dozens of foes into twain, but sadly he and his friend would eventually meet their end. As they grew older, more powerful, better known. Many foes clashed with them and loss to the duo.

    Until one day a grave tragedy struck, A mighty Behemoth, a Demon in the Flesh, came to their home and began kill without remorse, its power overwhelming, even to these heroes. You see the town, the kingdom, the community had grown slothful and lazy, always thinking that their heroes would be there to beat their foes, who were plenty. But these heroes cant be everywhere at all times, and during one night the Demons struck with a surprise! Carnage followed and many were injured, but then came the heroes, oh those misters. They slew a handful of grunts and few higher ranked demons, but sadly as the night grew longer, they knew they were not winning. The Community's sin was empowering the demons, and as more innocents died, the Demon Tide swelled, chipping away the mighty heroes Advanced Armor. As the fight grew harder and harder, the heroes had a choice, continue fighting and die, making sure the civilians escaped, or run themselves so they could fight another day.

    The fools… the oh so foolish FOOLS, stayed. With a shaky grimace the Emperor said "Well this F***ng sucks, but I lived a good life. And that's what is important, well are you ready my friend? Time to be Heroic."

    The Knight turned to his brother in arms and with a Nod, they both descended into the abyss ever so dark…
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    ???: Alas that is the last I've ever seen of the two… those idiotic fools…why didn't they run. Why did the Angel trust, and why couldn't the sage be greedier… Had they not been so STUPID!!! They would still be He-

    *Snap*​

    At the sound of bone breaking the announce turned around, a lifeless body now rest on His floor. Many other "puppets" looking at the body in the floor with horror.

    ???: Well darn…I let my emotions get the better of me, sorry dear audience, I should have been more professional. That was careless of me… although it seems my dear guests are getting closer as I speak, hmm perhaps I have enough time for one more tale. Always save the best for last, as they say. This final tale is about a humble, handsome, charismatic, adventurous, and trustworthy Hero…ME!

    The Tale of the Harlequinn
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    You see dear my dear audience, a long time ago there was a group of powerful heroes, An Emperor, A Sage, An Angel, A Knight, and a Scholar. These 5 individuals were the run of the mill heroes you would see in any tale. Protectors of "Hope," "Love" and "Justice." They fought together, ate together, dreamt together, played, studied, etc....

    They would have each other's back always, fighting dangerous foes all over the world, from dangerous shades to evil overlords and all that Jazz. But sadly all these heroes were Idiots of the highest caliber, they were too helpful, too trusting, too…good. And it came to bite them in the end, The Scholar was supposed to guide them, he was the most knowledgeable you see, and 9.9 times out of 10, they would follow his plans to the letter, succeeding every time. But there was always that 0.1 chance were it could all go wrong… and it did. The idiotic scholar and his friends were to merciful, sparing some foes that should have died a long time ago. During their long time as heroes they made a lot of enemies, and eventually… those enemies made friends and allies of their own, and slowly began picking the heroes one by one. First was Ivory Sage, she was blunt and to the point, but always willing to help. Until she helped someone she shouldn't, was it a shade? A Yokai? Who knows, but the end was all the same, a dead Magical Girl, a lost friend.

    Five become four.​

    Next was Rose Angel, a fair friend, her powers over dreams was always a blessing in fights, especially when she weaken the powers of stronger foes. Sadly she didn't know the definition of rest, she didn't have the greatest "Civilian" life or work life, and that bit into her Magical girl life far more than she would admit, and her enemies pounced at that weakness, draining her lifeforce until she never woke up again.

    Four become three.​

    Then there were the Riders Infernal Emperor and the Onyx Night, the most powerful of the group. Nobody would have ever thought they would fall in battle, but you know what the say, if you cant surpass an obstacle, go around it. Their enemies didn't care if "Civilians" were hurt, they just wanted the Riders dead. So their little community had to go, it was so easy as well. If there is any solace in that fiasco, is that those 2 manage to take ALL their enemies with them…

    Three becomes two, Two Becomes one​

    And what of the little Scholar you may ask? Well he was injured before much had occurred, his body unresponsive, too broken too move correctly, so all he could do was watch. Watch as all his allies died one by one… it was too much, the weak, pathetic scholar could not take it and began to waste away… until one day it all changed. His heart, void of all emotions, began to beat one day. Rage and Hatred feeding the body once more.

    Why were they so foolish?

    Why was he so weak?

    Why did they have to die?

    "No more" he said. If the world would decide to take those he held dear, then maybe he should take from the world in turn… and that is when it happened. "It" appeared; a disgusting figure, pretending to be an animal, an emissary of something far worse. It gave him a deal, a wish and after much deliberation the Scholar took the deal.

    What was his wish? you may ask. Quite simple really.

    "Theres is much I could wish for, but there's is only one thing I need…power." "Give me the power to destroy it all, to reshape this tale as I see fit. And we have a deal." And with a grin filled with hundreds of knife-like teeth, the wish… was granted.

    Performa Scholar was no more… and The Weaving Harlequin was born.

    Name:&^%$#@# (That names doesn't matter anymore)

    Dark Magical Boy Name: Weaving Harlequin

    Age: 24

    Past: Magical Boy Hero

    Present: Dark Magical Boy/ Monster

    Health: &^%$# (Ahh not sharing that)

    Stats: &^%$# (You wish, but I was always Magical you see)

    Weakness: Light, Cutting (need to make it fair right?)
    Resistances: Dark, Piercing

    Passives:
    The Show MUST go on!- Weaving Harlequin is a Showman at heart and will always make sure his enemies know it. When fighting multiple foes at once if he's has more than &^%$# HP left and an Attack would bring him to zero, he can endure with 1 HP, and then restore 10 HP. This passive only works once per battle.

    Knowledge IS Power- Weaving Harlequin used to be a Magical boy that preferred studying his opponents and exploiting their weakness. This mind set has not gone away with his descend into darkness. By rolling a D6 he can tell one of the attributes of the opponents he faces, These attributes include: Stats, Weaknesses, Resistances, Passives, Attacks or Skills.

    Woops your Harlequin is in another Castle!- Weaving Harlequin is a skillful puppeteer among his many talents. When he would take fatal damage, he can switch with one of his puppets in order to avoid damage, these puppets can be magical in nature or "Volunteers" in his audience.

    Hero? No more- He was a hero once, he and his allies. Even if they are gone, a sliver of their power remains with him to this day. Has access to special items that give access to special moves.

    Items:
    Ivory Mirror- Grants Access to the Ivory Reflection Skill

    Wilted Rose Crown- Grants access to the Dreams of Weakness skill.

    Chipped Handle- Grants Access to the Infernal Axe Skill

    Broken Hilt- Grants access to the Shade Strike Skill.

    Damage Types:
    Dark
    Cutting
    Piercing
    Variable (Bond moves)

    Moves:
    Is this your card?- Throw a bunch of razor-sharp playing cards at your opponents, dealing cutting damage to all foes hit.

    Company March… Stab!- Piloting a group of puppets made out of magic, these constructs pierce their opponents with sharp spears made of paper, but sharp enough to puncture even Rider Armor.

    Company March… Fire- Piloting a Group of puppets made out of magic, These constructs pierce their opponents with a collection of toy guns…with actual bullets. Deals Piercing Damage.

    Have you heard of String Theory?- Harlequin generates a group om dark magical strings in order to slash at his opponents dealing cutting damage, on a successful DC, Harlequin can pierce his opponents with his strings and move them around like puppets. Cut the strings with a Cutting attack or burn them with light or fire damage to destroy them.

    Dance poppets dance!- While Weaving Harlequin has an opponent as a puppet, he can drain the captive of their HP in order to heal himself. Does D6 Dark Damage and Health Steal. Don't get caught.

    Bond Moves:
    Ivory Reflection: Flash an enemy with your mirror, creating a puppet copy of the opponent. This creature has some of the originals stats but has Drastically lower HP than the original, so much that a good hit could break it. This move can only be use once.

    Dreams of Weakness: Create a small stream of wilted flower petals that lower an opponent's Physical by D4 during battle. Can only be used once.

    Infernal Axe Skill: Create a small hand axe made of pure Magma, dealing Cutting and fire damage to opponents. Can only be used once.

    Shade Strike- Create a magical blade of Darkness that floats around the user. If an opponents were to use a barrier type skill, the sword would fly towards the barrier and attack it until its destroyed, dealing Dark and Cutting Damage all the While. This ability can be used Twice per battle, but the second usage damages the user for D8 damage.

    Ultimate:
    Shows End- Set the Stage, take a bow and turn off the lights of hope. All opponents captured within the collapsing stage take massive Dark Damage.

    I was bored. Say hello to my first Dark Magical Boy(?), Weaving Harlequin! This little hero turned monster was based on entertainment, tales and well Harlequin's. I wanted to make a much more dangerous character in comparison to people like KR Chimaera, or The Magical Girls. This not so little monster is probably more in line with a later level boss. Harlequins modus operandi is usually grabbing a lot of civilians and stumming them like puppets using his magic, he is NOT a good person, not anymore. He will do anything in his power to infuriate you in order to make the following disemboweling much easier. So try to keep your cool and beat his tricks.

    The main idea was there for a while but after a couple of sentences (and making the Spider story) I think I might have made a reference to a character of a gacha game I played. So I went a bit with it, his dead teammates are also references to some characters in that gacha game. And help establish a bit of why Harlequin is the way he is. As for where he would be allegiance wise?

    He is mostly independent, taking measure of his area and causing chaos after planning, he does NOT rush when planning. He may be an irritating individual, but there's a strategists mind in there. While he does work alone, he has met some Low-Level Umbra mooks (Who he then killed) but after hearing some of the things they said, we wont lie and say he isn't interested in learning more.

    He does have a Magical Boy Counterpart, but this has gone long enough, and I Honestly need to do some stuff before The new Semester starts soon, so no telling when I will make that one.
     
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    • SolarGemX said:
    Tales of Truth and Deception Part 1
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    Performa Scho Weaving Harlequin definitely spooks me enough. While I'm not sure I can adapt his whole story, he's definitely going in the list of things to threaten Rei with.

    +50 EXP, +10 EP.

    And on an unrelated note, would anyone mind if I do a small liveblog of my reactions to the newest Kamen Rider Gavv episode? Just 3 or 4 posts.
     
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    …I'll take that as a yes?

    Kermie's Unofficial Kamen Rider Reaction (Please don't throw me to the sharks Toei): KR Gavv, Episode 17, Part 1/?

    The episode starts with a previously on, which is:



    GAY GAY HOMOSEXUAL GAY

    Alright, next part of this episode goes as expected. Shouma and Sachika are at a community mochi pressing, and Shouma is geeking out over the mochi. Some kid's missing, so he's probably gonna be the victim of the week—

    Nvm, he's already an alien drug ingredient. RIP bro, but maybe Shouma will save him by the end of the episode.

    Uh, looks like glasses Granute who's the twins' older brother is showing off his own Driver. He's gonna give it to the tactical happiness tentacles assassin (Lange-9 I think) from the last two episodes.

    GOT BOOST IS ON WE NEVER SKIP THIS OPENING IN THIS HOUSEHOLD
     
    Liveblog Pt. 2/?

    Opening done, banger as always, opening also hasn't changed yet. Maybe they'll add Lange-9 in 18.

    Shouma and Hanto are arguing over the disappearance, looks like Shouma's jumping straight to it being a Granute, Hanto waiting for eyewitness accounts.

    Nvm, Lango is the evil glasses Granute, he just gave the power up to the happiness tentacles assassin, Assassin will be trying to kill Shouma and Hanto (Dark Rider, looks like) also there's a Granute of the week (orange) but he looks like prob fodder.

    Also some more civilians just got Pressed to be more Dark Treats, rip bozos
     
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