(Current) Styles:

- Supernova: the moves of your previous life. Use this style to unlock your old abilities and attacks.
- Wrestling/Grappling: a style focused grabbing, throwing, etc. your enemies. Use this if you like manhandling your opponent.
- Trickster: fooling and outmaneuvering your opponent is the name of the game. Use this style if you prefer speed and manipulation.
- Transformation: love animals? Now you can be one. Use this style if you’d rather become a literal beast in battle than a weak human.
- Hand-to-hand: rather beat an opponent down with your own hands rather than use a weapon? Then this style is for you.
- Brute: all power, all the time. Use this style if you prefer to muscle your way through your goals.
- Defender: the moves of the protector. This style is based upon defending against attacks and countering in an opening.

Current Abilities:
Light Step v1 (Trickster): Allows user to move at near instantaneous speeds.
Power Strike v1 (Hand to Hand): Increases the power of an individual attack.
Feint v1 (Trickster): Fake out your opponent with an attack while moving into a different one.
Transformation – Bear (Transformation): Undergo a transformation into a bear. The form is bulky, lowering speed greatly, but raising attack significantly.
Transformation – Yang Panther (Transformation): Undergo a transformation into a black panther. The form is lightweight and speedy. Your attack power is roughly the same, but your defense is greatly lowered.

Unrelated note: entering a relationship (be it friendship or otherwise) must be maintained. You cannot simply become “friends” and then the relationship is automatically sustained. You have to work toward keeping the bonds strong; if something were to happen like, say, a breakup, it could cause a rift that affects your group and/or overall teamwork, or something much more dangerous.

is this the quest guy thats too lazy to even make stick figures?

Part(s) 2-5 to 8: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/5132901/

Where we last left off: a disguised Kuhn and Selene have entered the building where the King of Night resides. In 10 minutes, you are tasked to cause a huge distraction through the front entrance, which should allow them to find the control room for the doom that clouds both the outer and inner city.

Now that that’s out of the way, do pick your style.

Cool, you're back.

Style: Defender. I have a feeling we're going to be needing it.

Trickster Style.

Wow, no activity today, huh? I guess anyone who participated didn't expect you back so soon.

Bumping, I guess?

>>5151707
Or they're pissed that he decided to change a bunch of shit because TWO people said they didn't like it.

>>5151433
Any chance of hybrid styles?

>>5152025

From what I see, not much has changed, but that's just my opinion. I mean, stopping because two people said it (even if you find flaws in it yourself) was kind of bothersome, but I don't see a huge overhaul.

>>5152034

Yes, eventually.

>>5152025

I apologize if it bothered any of you, I was just trying to make everything better/more enjoyable.

>>5151475
2 for defender now.

>>5152051
Except for the 2 fags everyone was fine with it.

The dude bitching about the katana apparently lacked reading comprehension because you flat-out said we could wield whatever weapon we wished - katana was just the default.

But, whatever, do continue. As long as it turns out to be a good story in the end I could care less HOW it's done.

>>5152096

You should always seek to improve - even if things are good. That's just what I think.

But I understand what you're saying. Next time there's an issue that needs to be addressed, I'll ask all of you instead of acting alone.

Wait, so before I potentially waste my time reading through the previous threads you linked to, what is this?

>>5152108
Thanks.

Are we going to begin soon or are you going to wait?

>>5152128

I'm going to start soon.

>>5152120

It's a CYOA type story. That is the simplest way to explain.

>>5151435

I'd prefer awesome pictures stolen from elsewhere than completely original shitscribbles.

>>5152145

>It's a CYOA type story. That is the simplest way to explain.

And 99.9% of the time you have the option to suggest something not already listed.

"9 minutes and change."

You stand up and begin to stretch where you were left waiting. The citizens of the inner city simply look at you out of curiosity, but none approach. “It’s almost time to go,” you think to yourself as you open and close your hands to loosen up your tense fingers. You can hear the countdown in your head. “50, 51, 52, 53…” You begin walking toward the entrance of the building. “58, 59…” You stop in front and you are immediately seen by the soldiers that guard the outside of the building. “60.”

A man goes flying through the glass and toward the wall of the building, his head becoming lodge of the wall he crashed into. “This party is about to get totally CRAZY.” You turn your head and scan the area; there are two halls that seem to go in opposite directions. You feel that it will be a little while before backup arrives so you take the time to decide which direction to head toward.

[ ] Go left; easy path
[ ] Go right; hard path
[ ] Other

Hard mode all the way

Also, a question. Is defender style at all useful against people with guns?

[ ] Go right; hard path

It's the crazier of the two paths.

>>5152218

Yes.

[X] Adahn Must Die path

With little thought toward it, you decide to head down the path closest to you.

While running down the halls, you notice the old school style of the house; paintings, furniture, and wallpapers of a time long in the past. You slide to a halt when you see that you’ve been cut off from going any further by a large group of enemies.

Defender Style
[ ] Defend
- [ ] Your action

>>5152240
[X] Adahn Must Die path

>this thread

I think people were complaining because everything was generic animu like, not because of mechanics.

>>5152254

Keep blade sheathed -> wait for enemy to attack first -> dodge -> knock him into other enemies -> step over and flee

We choose hard mode. We can't waste our time with small frys.

>>5152266

I know, but I thought the mechanics could use work so you have more... "input" in some parts.

Become one with the indomitable strength of the earth, taunt them into attacking, and crush them as you easily dodge, parry, and counter their feeble attacks.

>>5152267
Second.

- You hold your blade to the side, but decide not to draw it. One of the soldier’s rush forward with their blade in the air, swinging it downward with great strength. You smirk as you seemingly dodge it with ease and thrust your sheathed weapon. However, your attack is blocked by the man – surprising and stopping you in your tracks.

[ ] Your Action

>>5152333
[ ] Your Action
- Roundhouse Kick

Punt the fucker.

>>5152333

An enemy defended against OUR attack? That's unexpected.

[ ] Kick 'em back.

Best choice.

>>5152333
Use brute strength.power to knock him away?

Though surprised at the sudden aptitude of the enemy, you do not let down your guard. You lift your foot off the ground and kick your enemy in the chest, using your superior strength to overcome the man's sudden skill. He skids away from you, but does not fall. You feel that this battle isn’t going to go as smoothly as you previous thought.

[ ] Defend
- [ ] Your action

Swap to Trickster. Perhaps speed and unexpected attacks will help overcome their hand to hand skill.

Feint, than Light Step behind the furthest enemy. Kidney punch the bastard and disarm him while he's reeling.

>>5152382
Use a defensive faint.
Draw him in with a defensive stance, wait for him to attack, then agressively attack.
This should catch him off gaurd, and hopefully end the fight alot faster.

>>5152417

This. We're going to have to overpower them quickly - maybe use the sheath as a second "weapon." Dual-wielding and all that.

>>5152382
Fuck it - it's time to step it up a notch.

>>5152417
This but cut the douche down. No ONE will stand in the way of our mission (create a big ass a distraction).

You shift your feet and your body to a defensive stance. Your opponent, believing he has the upper hand, rushes you with his blade drawn. He thrusts forward toward your chest, but you defend with ease.

[ ] Aggressively Attack
- [ ] Your action (consensus = learn a new move)

>>5152482
Pommel to the face, kick him again while he's reeling.

>>5152482
THIS IS NO TIME FOR SCHOLARSHIP!
ATTACK!
This guy obviously isn't a joke.
Push the attack, don't take any risks.

>>5152482

Light step behind him and strike.

>>5152494
This. Bisect his ass from crown to groin.

Make sure the other enemies know they're next for the same treatment.

>>5152482
aim for his arms or legs (disable him)
he charged in first so he was probably the best or bravest
take him down to intimidate the others

You turn your body and attempt swing the blade from the ceiling to the ground, effectively slicing your opponent down the middle. However, your opponent stops your sword as it reached his head. “You’ve gotten weak, Wen.” You look at your opponent in surprise after hearing your old name.

- [ ] Continue your attack
- [ ] Other

Pommel to the face, than break his knee, and finish up with a light step behind him and bisect the motherfucker.

Turn to his comrades and grin in anticipation.

>>5152559
I changed my mind!
NOW IS THE TIME FOR SCHOLARSHIP!

Return to a defensive stance, and attempt to question?!

>>5152559

Dart backwards to put some distance between you.

"Who the hell are you, now? One of Raven's people?"

Do not let your guard down and look for an opening.

>>5152482
>(consensus = learn a new move)

Define 'consensus'.

>>5152559
Shit. Too late for the new move attempt?

>>5152559

He knows us? do this >>5152568

>>5152568
Making the broad assumption that he's not reading our mind and trying to mess with us, I'd say that it would be a good idea to keep him talking. Go on the defensive.

>>5152582

An action/move that you can all (or most) agree to be a new move. And no.

Remember you're using Defender Style, this means it has to be a defense or counter move of some kind.

>>5152568
Fourthed.

If he goes for another attack:

- Block
- Lock his sword-arm
- Break sword arm (Full strength strike to back of elbow)

MAKE HIM FEEL IT!

- You jump back and turn your blade in defense. “Who are you,” you begin with curiosity and acid in your tone, “one of Raven’s comrades?” The person turns their blade in an attack stance. “You don’t remember? I guess you could call me… an old friend!”
Your opponent closes the gap between you rather quickly, leaving you with little time to devise an evasive maneuver.

Defend
- [ ] Your action
- [ ] Defeat the watching soldiers first

Why isn't there a link for part 1? I want to read up on this since it seems interesting, but I have no clue what's going on.

>>5152645
I would say attempt to disarm, but it doesn't look likely with this guy.
Fight defensively, trying to pry some more information, Try to gain the upper hand through; disarming him, knocking him down or at worst injuring him.

>>5152656
Wasn't archived.

>>5152645
Defend
- [ ] Your action

See: >>5152634

>>5152645
If he really felt like talking he'd be chatting instead of trying to carve us up. Go on the offensive and smash him down.

You block his sword, grunting slightly under the increase of power he put under it. Your arm wraps around his in an attempt to break it, but, as you were, the fist of his free arm appeared inches in front of your face.

- [ ] Your action

Catch his fist in your teeth and bite down. Continue with arm breakage.

>>5152710

Given that we got the option of taking down the other soldiers, I have a feeling he's fighting because they're watching - or whatever.

>>5152733
CRY!
:P He wont see that coming?

>>5152740

I don't think that's possible. I mean, I tried it just now and it seems he'd break your teeth, if anything.

>>5152740
>>5152757
We could headbutt the fist and continue with the breakage. Who knows...the blow might jog our memory.

>>5152733

I think we have victory here. If one hand is tightened around his arm in an attempt to break it, that means our other one is holding our sword.

[ ] Point it at his throat for victory

Duck underneath the fist. Taking advantage of his forward momentum, grab his ankles and heft him up and over you to land face first on the floor.

While he gathers his wits and regains his feet, wade into his cronies and break them.

>>5152784

We can't regain our memory anymore. We sacrificed the option to keep our newly created ones.

>>5152741
You have a point there. I don't like the sound of trying to tackle a "large group of enemies" with this guy at our back, though.

>>5152733
Turn your head, take it on the cheek. Continue with the sword-breaking. We come out with a black eye, he comes out disarmed. I'd say we win that exchange.

>>5152794

this

I'm going to need a little more agreement before I start writing.

>>5152806
Coulda sworn we just passed on having it all returned by what's-his-face.

>>5152749
I'll change myne from this.

Too..
>>5152794


And op are all your posts gonna be this short now? =[

>>5152794
>>5152818
Victolly.

>>5152851

No. I'm just trying to give you the feeling that you're the one controlling your actions.

>>5152733
how heavy does he look?
roll with the punch
try and throw him over your shoulder

>>5152794

In any case, if we end up focusing on Defender we damn well better get used to getting punched in the face.

>>5152866

Ahh i see.
Going to be some longer ones again later?
I loved the story you put into some of the longer ones.

His fist stops in mid-air the moment you point your blade at his neck. “How about you tell me who you are?” you ask with a triumphant tone. He sighs and responds to you in a low tone. “Kill them first, and then we can talk.” Suddenly, the mysterious man fell to the ground limp. You feel he’s faking and waiting for you to finish off your new opponents who were now approaching.

You lift your blade in defense.

3 Enemies; Defend
- [ ] Your Action

Adahn, try to remember some of the basics of CQC.

>>5152908

Yes, there will be.

>>5152921
Three enemies should have a hell of a time trying to attack in unison indoors. Either they'll come one at a time or trip over each other. Regardless, let them move first.

>>5152921
Play a defensive feint once more.
Constantly moving about to prevent them surrounding us. Try to single out one making a reckless move. Repeat until it's down to the last one, then launch an agressive attack.

>>5152938
Good to hear. :]

>>5152967
>>5152977

These.

Should we try for the new move again?

>>5153024

Yes. This should be the type of move that takes out a bunch of enemies at once, or something like that. Any ideas?

>>5153040
Hopefully the equivalant of like a shield bash/ram, thought with a sword.
Would be exceptionally usefull right now.

Ram into the first one, staggering him, and knocking his two companions sprawling, we could quickly finish him before the other two regain their footing.
Rinse and repeat. :]

>>5153024
>>5153040
If we're going to focus on Defender, maybe it should be a way to quickly disarm an opponent.
Or disarm multiple opponents. Might as well go for cool as well as useful.

What the hell is happening in this thread... OH GOD I AM SO CONFUS... I came here lured by some pseudo mechanics and what I get is some sort of QUEST THREAD. EXPLANATIONS. I requires them.

>>5153040
>>5153056

I kinda like the idea of something like Selene's Homerun but using our legs or bodily swinging an enemy or something.

>>5153072
Basically.
Op has been entertaining us for roughly a week with this quest/story.
And as he's exceptionally generous in the options he allows us to take.
It's actually working really well.

>>5153072
Read. You should do it.

The attack: ram into the enemy and spin, hitting those around you at once?

I assume we'll be able to level it up eventually so it shouldn't be TOO strong.

Switch to Trickster. Light step beteen them and start stabbing.
If they attack light step into another place.

OP,
Can we combine lightstep with feint.
So we can for example.
One of the soldiers lunges at us, we feint, lightstep past him, and either attack him or one of his unsuspecting allies?

>>5153155
Can't switch styles mid-fight.

>>5153189

Yes.

>>5153145

It could work. It's AoE will probably be pretty small - and will probably only work on contact.

Any ideas for names? [something] twister, or something like that.

>>5153212
Thank you once more.

I sugest we use feint to catch them of gaurd, then light step, taking out the guy at the back.
This will mean they then have to attack over their fallen allies body.
Hopefully tripping one of them.

>>5153240
Nothing original but whirlwind?

>>5153240

Ramming Twister? I like it. What do you all think?

>>5153297

Eh, it's okay. I can tolerate it.

>>5153297
Fancy names are reserved for fancy maneuvers. As simple as this is, that's more than sufficient.

>>5153297
>>5153240
I almost wanna rip off Crisis Core & suggest Assault Twister.

- You lunge forward at the group of attacking soldiers. With your shoulder forward, you vanish from your position and reappear a couple feet in front the center shoulder. “Ramming Twister!” Your shoulder slams into his armor and sends him reeling backward. You spin with your blade out of its sheath, slicing apart your enemies in one quick and precise movement.
Learned: Ramming Twister Lv. 1 (Defender)

With your enemies defeated, you walk over to your previous opponent who had just begun to rise.

[ ] Ask Question: Specify What
[ ] Other

Keep in mind this can't be all the guards. If we waste too much time with this guy Selene and Kuhn could be in major trouble.

>>5153428
I agree, whatever we ask this guy, we should do it quickly then tell him to fuck off, we have more important things to do than take a trip down memory lane...

>>5153395
"Who are you working for?"
I mean, really, what the hell is this guy up to? Did he just betray his employer and let his mates get taken apart, or is he a double-agent for someone else? Doesn't seem like a very trusthworthy type either way.

>>5153395

"Who are you?"

That should be simple enough, then back to the job.

"Where's the masters chambers?"
Have him tell us then run off, go look for Selene and Kuhn.

>>5153395
>[ ] Ask Question: Specify What

Check the area quickly before turning to the guy from before.

"Now...where were we?"

“Who are you and who are you working for,” you say with indifference in your tone. He laughs slightly and turns toward you; he motions to take off his helmet but decides against it. “You really don’t remember, do you?” Your eye twitches – he notices and decides to fill you in. “I’m a revolutionary, just like you. Well, not just like you, but you get the gist, don’tcha?” He begins to walk down the opposite corridor. “There are many of us in this city just waiting for our chance to strike.” He turns and looks you up and down. “Bring the sun back.” With those last words, he begins to run away toward where you had just arrived.

Following the hallway in your run, you begin to notice the occasional bloodied soldier and you chuckle at the sight; Selene and Kuhn must have gone this way.

You soon reach an impasse; 3 directions you can go, but none of which show any difference from each other.

“Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!” Your attention was caught by the sound of screaming. You quickly follow the direction it’s coming from and see the same little boy from earlier pinned against the wall by several soldiers.

[ ] Go back to the mission
[ ] Rescue the kid
[ ] Other

>>5153608
Save the boy.
Cautiosly.

And long posts are back. :]

Rescue the kid of course!

We'll have to move quickly to get him away from the soldiers before they notice us, otherwise they've got a hostage, and then things get complicated.

Rescue the kid. Our mission is a bloodbath so why not combine it with psych wrecking a kid?

Stance: Brute.
We have to dispatch them fast.

>>5153608
Save Kid, quickly.

>>5153659

Agreed on the style change.

>>5153659
Brute against multiple opponents,
That's a fool's move.
Defensive all the way.

Especialy as we can feint and light step.
Brute is just reckless compared to that.

>>5153678

So? We go Brute, transform into a bear and just slam into them like a cannonball into a fence. Hilarity ensues.

>>5153678
Brute against basic soldiers, it'll do a lot of damage fast, lets go for it.

>>5153701
>>5153706


Okay okay,
I agree, didn't look at it that way.
I saw it more as a run in, attack first one, attack second, get skewered by third.

Bear trick sounds like it'll work

Quickly and quietly, you raise your blade in the air and swing it down with great force. It slices through the enemy’s armor like paper. The two other soldiers turn at the same time, but their reaction is no match for your superior speed. They fall to the ground limp and lifeless.

The child, now free, begins to cry. “Hey, hey… everything is fine,” you say in a smooth and reassuring tone. “What’re you doing here anyway?” “I found the way to the control room so I was going to it…” You raise your eyebrow. “Where is it?” “It’s through the main hall…” You see that he’s calmed down when he points toward a nearby door. “It’s through there…”

You stand and sheath your sword, offering to escort the young boy. He accepts and the both of you walk through the door.

The room is large – very large. There’s a bridge connecting the sides and a giant statue of a panther with something in its mouth in front of it. When you step into the lit room, you notice someone on the back of the statue with their legs crossed, their eyes closed and their mouth curled into a smile. “Raven!”
And now we turn the page to Selene and Kuhn…

I kinda like the idea of switching to Supernova. Remember what we did in the incident with the cannon from before?

And what were those dude's words - "Bring the sun back" ?

We could stand to recover some of our old moves - which we're apparently known for. It'll help with gathering others to our cause, if necessary, later.

>>5153823

The citizens of both the outer and inner city live in darkness so I assume it has something to do with bringing the literal sun back to their lives.

Or maybe not. I don't know.

>>5153793
>Raven

Oh, we are so fucked.

>>5153838
No.
We can always crawl in a corner and hide?
AS .... ahem.. Manly men would do.

The next part is going to be... rather long so I ask for your patience while I'm writing it.

>“Raven!”

Well shit

I guess he wasn't kidding when he said 'rather long'.

About halfway done.

“Selene, how much longer do we have to go?” “I don’t know, quit complaining. I didn’t design this place.” “You’re sure running through it like you did.” “Shut up. “ “No, you.” “No, YOU.”

The two had been running through the maze that is this building for quite a long time. They weaved in and out of corridors, fought with soldiers, talked with those who stayed here, but they still didn’t gain any ground. “Geez…” Kuhn said as they scaled another set of stairs. When they reached the top, they came upon another hall. But before they could step forward, they heard an unfamiliar voice. “Oh my, I heard we had some rats…” A man walked out from behind the corner. “Sorry,” Selene began, “I don’t have time to play around.” The woman leaped forward and flew through the air with great speed. Her foot landed against his face, which sent him reeling backward. Selene smirked at her seemingly easy victory.

“How rude.” Somehow the man had already made his way between Selene and Kuhn. In one movement, he grabbed them both and sent them through a nearby room. “As I was saying: I heard we had some rats, but I didn’t think it’d be two kids.” Kuhn lifted himself from the ground and eyed the man who walked toward them swinging a lance. “Of all people… I’ve heard about him…” Kuhn thought to himself. Selene flipped upward in the air with her bat drawn. “You,” the man began, “I’ve definitely seen you before.” Selene, without a word, ran toward the man and swung her weapon with ferocity. The man blocked it with his own, staring downward at his opponent with a morbid curiosity. “Ah, I remember now.” Selene jumped away, but held herself in an attack position where she landed.

“I thought you reminded me of someone…” An image of someone familiar to him appeared next to her in his mind’s eye. “So you’re the captain’s…” He scoffed as he shouldered his weapon. “Well, I’ll be damned. I come to this faraway place and happen to run into some revolutionaries, but not only is she my enemy, she’s also related to the captain.” He cracked his neck. “Why, this is bigger than putting down some mutts who are out of place in this world.” Selene held her bat to her side. “No need to worry about that. She doesn’t give a damn about me: a heartless bitch that not only tries to kill her comrades, but her own husband and daughter as well.”

The man removed his lance from his shoulder. “Well, you can add her subordinates and superiors to that list. Looks like we both have something in common: victims of that fool’s abuse. I guess there isn’t much difference between relatives and subordinates. If the one in charge isn’t competent, then the ones underneath become the responsible ones.” Selene’s face grew impassive. “Get out of the way. It’s the job of her daughter to stop her when she does something stupid.” “Can’t do that. It’s the job of her subordinate to wipe her ass when she does something stupid.” The two of them switched into a fighting stance, their eyes focused on one another. “S-Selene…” Kuhn watched the two of them while sitting against a wall. As if he knew the man she was fighting, his voice showed surprise in her actions.

Simultaneously, the two ran toward another at once; Selene’s expression showed obvious light anger and annoyances while her opponent’s was indifferent and impassive. Selene punched toward the man’s body, but her fist was caught in his hand. She continuously thrust her bat, but the man dodged it effortlessly. She swung downward, but he stepped back and stepped on the bat. While she looked down, he went into a back flip and kicked her chin, sending her into the ceiling weaponless. She caught herself as he looked up with the same expression; her arms bent to suffocate the damage. Selene pushed herself off with her foot extended, kicking the man in the face. A moment later, he caught her leg, swung her, and threw her through a large door that led outside. She skidded against the ceiling for a few seconds before bouncing upward and heading back into the room. “Selene!”

The man looked at her reentrance through the smoke with the same unemotional expression he had when the fight started. She stopped walking after getting at her desired distance. She was bleeding from her forehead; she spit out a chunk of something a few moments later. The man held his hand to his ear and realized she had bitten part of it off. She smirked at him and he grinned back, amused, which soon evolved into laughter. “Didn’t expect an inexperienced brat to keep up with me. I guess you inherited the exact same fighting instincts as your father, no, from your mother, eh?” “Don’t put me on the same level as that woman.” “I’m trying to be nice here. You oughta move out. You’ll let your great talent go to waste if you stay in the same place like this with these chickens.” He gave an amused expression. “If you want, I can help mend things between you tw-!”

The man held his hands up in defense in a moment; Selene’s heel made contact with his arm, slightly burning it upon impact. It pushed him back until she leapt away. He smirked at her. “I said not to put me on the same level as you assholes. Assholes that let their blood take control, wandering through battlefields.” She began to walk forward with her head down. “I choose my own battlefields. Not by my blood, but by what I feel.” She stopped. “I stand on the battlefield to protect what’s important to me. Nothing more. And if anyone’s to stand in my way, I don’t care if it’s my friend, my mother, or anyone else.” She tightened her hand into a fist. “I’ll kill them all!”

Selene rushed her opponent, swinging her fists wildly and with power, though they were dodged and blocked with ease. “The mother who fights as her blood tells her to… and the daughter who fights as her heart tells her to… or should I say the mother who fights with her blood, or the daughter who fights against it. Looks like a truce was impossible to start with. But it’s unfortunate; you’ll never beat your stupid mother of yours like that.” Selene landed a punch against the man’s face, but he didn’t budge.

There's still more to write, I just didn't want you to wait without reading something.

shit appears to be getting real

this is awesome

“Here’s a question for you,” he began much to her surprise, “a knock out punch or a killer punch…” he held his fist in the air. “Which one is heavier?” His fist tightened. “The correct answer is…” Selene lurched forward as the man’s foot slammed against her stomach. She went flying backward from the impact, rolling and bouncing against the floor. “A killer kick!” She finally stopped. She gripped her side in pain as the man walked forward – had her stitches been pulled out? “Because your legs are far stronger than your arms.” Selene began to cough up blood. “’What, it’s a trick question?’ Don’t be such a stiff, it was just a quiz.”

The man stood above the groaning Selene. “Haven’t you noticed?” She struggled to stand. “You unconsciously pull back your punches.” He stepped on her arm which caused her to yell out in pain. “You struggle so hard to suppress your instincts that your punches are already dead before they hit me.” His eyes looked downward to Selene who was struggling to free her captured arm. “You don’t want to hurt people; you don’t want to kill people. Such an admirable way of thinking – for a lame ass person, that is.” He stepped on her head, forcing it to the floor which became disturbed under the force. “But that crap doesn’t work on the battlefield. On the battlefield, those who hesitate die first. You reject your blood while we take pride in it. This was a mismatch from the very beginning.” He began to put more pressure on her head, which slowed her resistance by the second.

The man turned his head to see Kuhn holding his lance, which he had stabbed through where his heart should have been. “Let her go.” The man chuckle softly. “That was very good, kid. You were really trying to kill me.” He forced the blade out of the other end. With great strength, he lifted Kuhn in the air, who was still holding onto the weapon, and pinned him to the ceiling. “Too bad. It’s not there anymore.” His clothes billowed to show that Kuhn’s attack had hit an empty spot. “Kuhn!” Selene tried to desperately look upward toward Kuhn, who was immobilized. “Now, here’s where you make another choice. Who’ll die first? Choose!” “Stop! Let Kuhn go!” “There is no such option! Like I said, life is just one important choice after another. Better make the choice you won’t regret.”

“You…” The man looked upward to Kuhn, who was barely able to get his words out. “You… can eat shit! Don’t be such a stiff! It’s just a quiz, right?!” The man’s grip tightened around the handle of the lance. “Well, that decides it…” With great force, he pushed Kuhn further into the ceiling. “Stop!” Kuhn vomited, the pressure against his stomach was too much to endure. “Stop!” Blood began to pour from his nose and his mouth. His body grew limp. The veins in Selene’s eyes grew in number and her pupil dilated. “STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!” She screamed at the top of her lungs. For a moment, she flashed back to when You had been defeated by Raven.

>heartbeat<

There's still more.

That guy is such a dick. He's first against the wall when the revolution comes.

This should be....something.

>>5154568
Viva la revolcucion!

Selene’s fist fell to her side. It was limp for a few seconds before it tightened into a fist. Her other hand quickly grabbed the man’s ankle and she punched it, which caused blood to spew out the other end. The man looked down out of surprise. Selene swiftly spun in a circle, kicking his other foot to set him off balance, only stopping for her uppercut that implanted itself in his stomach, sending him in the ceiling with great force. As he began to fall from it, Selene’s figure appeared in front of him; her foot shot out from her side and kicked him against his face. Though he could see it, he could do nothing to avoid her attack. The impact sent him flying into a wall, making a small indentation of his body when he slammed against it. Blood shot from his mouth and he fell to the ground in a heap.

“Her moves are suddenly…” he said while raising himself up to kneel. “What happened to that kid…?” Kuhn began to cough uncontrollably as he felt his energy return to him bit by bit. With one eye opened and the other closed, he stared into the smoke at Selene’s cloaked figure. “S-Selene…” The smoke began to dissipate and it showed Selene walking toward her enemy, head bobbing from side to side. From the man’s point of view, he could see the entire thing; etched on her face was a smile of insanity, her pupils were dilated, and the veins in her eyes were numerous, much more than what should be there. He grinned at the sight.

“So, the chain shattered, huh? The chain that unconsciously suppressed her violent instincts and abilities from her fear of killing someone snapped along with her reason because her friend was in danger.” His eyes gleamed. “So you’ve finally woken up…” Selene leapt from her position, her insane expression unchanging. “The beast!” She kicked toward the man, who jumped in a dodging maneuver; her attack destroyed the wall completely. He floated in the air with his lance in hand which pointed toward the woman who stood still.

“I’ve been waiting for you to show up! I was starting to think you were really that weak!” He thrust his blade, but it was stopped by Selene’s bare hand. He was surprised by her actions, but remained his form. When he dropped to the ground, he tripped Selene so she landed on her back. He jumped into the air with his fist cocked. “Have you lost your intellect along with your reasoning?! Without your hands, you can’t block or attack!” A white forced engulfed his fist. When it made contact with Selene’s body, it exploded upward like a volcano. “A beast you might be, but more like a harmless little rabbit!” “ Heh… hehehehehehehehehe… heh!”

The man looked down in surprise to see Selene was unharmed and laughing in the fact of his attack. Her insane smile and expression had never left her face. “Hey, you’ve gotta be kidding… I was pretty serious there. You’re hurting my feelings.” Selene quickly sat upward and smashed her head against his, which sent him sliding across the ground. “She’s overwhelming him… Selene’s overwhelming a veteran soldier… Is that really what Selene’s like? Is it even her anymore?” Selene stood up quickly and went on the attack. She kicked the man, to which he blocked, but he couldn’t keep up with the remaining attacks. She punched his arm, grabbed his hair, and proceeded to head-butt him again. He walked backward in pain for few moments. When he looked upward, he saw his lance flying toward him.

The lance pierced him in his arm and sent him outside from the sheer force. She appeared above him and pushed downward, sending the man into the roofs with a loud and painful impact. Selene jumped away and stood near him. “Hahahaha… well, I’ll be damned… it appears the chain I undid wasn’t holding back a beast.” Selene’s looked upward, showing just how far she was gone. “She’s a damn monster…” Selene grinded the heel of her shoe into the chest of the man while holding the lance that pinned him to the roof. “After all that lecturing about those who hesitate first die on the battlefield, it looks like I was the one hesitating. When I look at you… I can’t help but see her face…” The blood that poured down Selene’s face only enhanced her appearance of insane ecstasy.

“Kill me. As your instinct tells you to… no matter how hard you try to resist your blood, in the end, you’re no different from her. In the end, you’re just like your mother. Obey your blood and kill me. Take pride in your instincts and kill me. The battlefield is the only place we belong, and that’s what you have to do to survive on the battlefield. That is the fate of beasts that fight ‘til they die…” Selene raised her foot. “THE FATE OF THOSE WHO HAVE OUR BLOOD!” The man’s vision was covered in blackness. On the outside, it appeared the roof had exploded. His body fell downward to the darkness abyss, his lance falling with him.

Selene landed inside the room, her back turned to Kuhn. “Selene…” As if Kuhn’s words reached her ears, she collapsed.

Holy fuck, that was awesome. Definitely worth the wait.

Wow,

Also, I will take this opportunity to remind everyone that we originally took the fake moustache so we could make Selene wear it if she didn't keep to her agreement not to kill anyone...

just saying...

>>5154944

Stop meta-gaming!

I'll leave it up to you guys; we can end it here for the day or we can continue.

>>5154944

Well, it's not like she had much choice. Also, I doubt she's going tell us - and I doubt Kuhn will as well.

>>5155029
I'm all for more, even if it is 2am here.

I mean I don't really NEED to sleep.

>>5154944
>keep to her agreement not to kill anyone...

WRONG! The agreement was to not harm/kill INNOCENTS.

How do YOU feel about it?

We can always go on. There are quite a few of us.

>>5155090

Though it is ultimately up to you whether I continue or not, I believe it would be best to end it on this "high" note. I'd rather do the next part when I'm full of (writing) energy.

>>5155116

Alright, I can accept that. I vote for ending it here.

>>5155116
fair enough, end it here.

Alright, I'll end it here. Join me tomorrow at 10 - 12 EST (13 to 15 hours from now) for Part 10. Smell ya later.