Alright, we’re heading down to the final three episodes. The endgame. I’m gonna try my best to drive it to an end, at the very least. But, you guys seem to be wondering what this episode’s theme will be. Well, to kick off the endgame, let’s get... epic. Yes, we’re using the Epic theme for this episode... Nothing really big to talk about stats wise... Just that the Chaos Factor can’t fall below 3. And we’re stuck at 7 for now. Let’s play.
Previously on… One More Day Before The Storn
{The entire island is set on fire}
{Ken convinces the survivors to help him.}
{Dante and Brenda leave The Doctor and Maliss}
“JOKER!?”
{Hinako is getting kidnapped}
{Psyga and Bane see Joker}
“Have you really betrayed us!?”
{Zombies are about to attack...}
[Scene Roll: 8]
[Fire Weapon Check: 15. Fire Stats: Bane (9), Ken (3), Psyga (4), The Doctor (4+3 thanks to his talent). Roll... 37 for Bane, 7 for Ken (and he rolled a Ghost), 18 for Psyga, 29 for The Doctor (and he rolled a Ghost)]
[Do the streams cross?]
[Odds: 50/50. Chaos Factor: 7. Roll... 52]
[Does it result in something helping out the heroes?]
[Odds: Somewhat Likely. Chaos Factor: 7. Roll... 65, Ken adding one to make a Random Event happen: 66]
The group of four fire off their beams towards the zombies, though The Doctor and Ken manage to cross their streams for just a bit. The combined beams streaked towards the foliage and caused a chain reaction, setting the trees on fire. The zombies died, though.
“Great... Just great! What can go worse?” Psyga said, effectively using a phrase he had grown to hate. Thunder rang as the announcement of Random Event played.
THE RANDOM EVENT IS... NPC NEGATIVE! IS THE NPC RECEIVING THE TRAIT GOOD OR EVIL? THE NPC RECEIVING THE NEGATIVE TRAIT IS... A GOOD NPC! THE NPC RECEIVING THE NEGATIVE IS... SURVIVORS THAT WERE WON OVER BY KEN’S SPEECH! EVENT MEANINGS DECIDED! IMPRISON! EMOTIONS!
“WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE! TAKE THEM AND OFFER THEM TO THE MYTHIC GOD TO MAKE HIM STOOOOOOP!” One of the survivors said. Soon, Psyga and the others were apprehended by several survivors.
“Smooooth...” Psyga said to Ken.
Scene Cleared
Threads Added
- Stop the fire
- Will Someone Notice The Fire?
Characters Alliances Shifting:
- The Survivors That Were Won Over By Ken’s Speech
Chaos Factor: Yeah… Things are going to pot. The only thing that could save them now is if marines saw the fire.
Current Chaos Factor: 8
Current Emotional Stress: d4
[Scene Roll: 6]
As the group is being dragged by the survivors, lightning boomed.
THE RANDOM EVENT IS… NPC ACTION! IS THE NPC GOOD OR EVIL? ROLL… EVIL! THE EVIL NPC IS… MYTHIC! EVENT MEANINGS DECIDED! CREATE! NEWS!
“Stop your ritual! I have come with news!” MYTHIC said.
“Oh boy… Some news.” Psyga rolled his eyes.
“Tell us! Oh wise god from the heavens!” One of the survivors got on his knees and bowed.
[Is the news good or bad?]
[Roll: 81. Bad.]
“I have grown bored with this world… and so I’ve begun the deletion process… You shall all cease to exist. Those who wish to escape must do so within 24 hours. That is all…” MYTHIC said.
“WHAT!? He… betrayed us?” One of the survivors said.
“He’s obsessed with destroying everything. Of course he’d betray you guys. Now, can you untie us and help us find a way out of this heck hole before we all die in it?” Psyga asked them.
[Odds: Likely. Chaos Factor: 8. Emotional Stress: D4. Roll… 52. Ken takes away three Brownie Points to make 55.]
“Y-yeah! Sorry about that…” The survivor said, letting Psyga go. Then lightning boomed yet again.
THE RANDOM EVENT IS… NPC POSITIVE! IS THE NPC GOOD OR EVIL? ROLL… EVIL! THE EVIL NPC IS… SURVIVORS THAT WERE WON OVER BY KEN’S SPEECH! EVENT MEANINGS DECIDED! OPEN! MASSES!
“Move out men! Double time!” The survivor said. He rallied many of his survivors to carry water to go over and put out the fire.
“We’ll put out the fire. You go deal with MYTHIC and anyone else who may stand in your path.” He said. Psyga nodded and left with the other four into the woods.
Scene Cleared
Threads Added
- Get out of MYTHIC’s Simulation before it’s too late
Characters Alliances Shifting:
- The Survivors That Were Won Over By Ken’s Speech
Chaos Factor: Hm… I am considering that things are still going to pot with MYTHIC’s little “EX-TER-MIN-ATE” route.
Current Chaos Factor: 9
Current Emotional Stress: d4
[Scene Roll: 4]
As soon as Psyga and the others enter the woods, more booms were heard.
THE RANDOM EVENT IS… NPC NEGATIVE! IS THE NPC GOOD OR EVIL? ROLL… GOOD! THE GOOD NPC IS… MALISS! EVENT MEANINGS DECIDED! OVERINDULGE! RANDOMNESS!
“Huh…” Maliss said. “Wonder what he means by-” Three lightning strikes sounded at the same time.
THE RANDOM EVENT IS… NPC NEGATIVE! MALISS AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVES IT! EVENT MEANINGS DECIDED! TRANSFORM! JEALOUSY!
THE RANDOM EVENT IS… NPC NEGATIVE! MALISS AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVES IT! EVENT MEANINGS DECIDED! PROPOSE! A PATH!
THE RANDOM EVENT IS… NPC POSITIVE! MALISS AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVES IT! EVENT MEANINGS DECIDED! STARTING! DANGER!
Suddenly, the lightning bolts struck Maliss, changing his body into his Wyvern state… but with an added difference. His eyes were glowing blood red.
“ROOOOOOOOAAAAAR!!!” Maliss roared.
“WHAT THE FUUUUU-” Psyga could only scream out the first word before Maliss blew a fireball at the group, forcing them to run away from the attack.
“WHAT WAS THAT!?” Psyga asked the Doctor.
“MYTHIC’s probably trying to have us get killed before we manage to escape! He’s a Dalek with reality warping powers!” He said.
“Great! JUST! FUCKING! GREAT! Let’s get out of here before even more shit blows up!” Psyga said as the group rush out of there.
Scene Cleared
Characters Alliances Shifting:
- Maliss > Nightmare Maliss
Chaos Factor: Still going to pot. However, the aspect of a friend turning evil has caused some stress to be made.
Current Chaos Factor: 9
Current Emotional Stress: d6
[Scene Roll: 9]
[Is the fire noticed?]
[Odds: Likely. Chaos Factor: 9. Emotional Stress: d6. Roll… 61]
As soon as the group get into a more… secluded part of the forest, they soon notice a couple of people in marine outfits.
“So… what caused this fire?” One marine said to the other.
“I dunno… But we had to deal with those roaches… And- WATCH OUT!!” One of the Marines said before the other got stabbed by Joker’s arm blade.
“JOKER!” Psyga said, running out and firing his gun at him.
[Fire Weapon Skill: 15. Psyga’s Move Stat: 4. Roll… 12]
Joker easily sidestepped the rushed firing from Psyga.
“Really? Do you think I can be killed by a simple blast from your gun?” Joker asked.
“Where’s Hinako!?” Psyga asked.
“She’s… safe. That’s all I can say.” Joker said.
“Why have you betrayed us, Joker?” Bane asked.
“I was never on your side to begin with, Bane. I was just using you and your kin as a means to an end... Psyga. I want you to come with me... If you do, I will ensure Hinako’s safety.” Joker said.
“What do you mean, a means to an end?” Psyga asked.
“I guess I shall confess now...” Joker said. Soon, the bug’s body rotted out, changing into that of a human... One Psyga knows.
“Hajiko! You... You’re Joker?” Psyga asked.
[Odds: Has To Be. Chaos Factor: 9. Emotional Stress: D6. Roll... 104.]
“Yes... It’s me. Someone you haven’t really gotten to know yet. I know, shocking.” Hajiko said.
“Well... not really the plot twist I was looking for... Buuuuut it’ll do.” Psyga said.
“How’s this for a plot twist?” A familiar voice boomed. Psyga turned to see Malareth smirking. “She was working for me all along.” Malareth said.
“Okay, more of an Ass Pull mixed with a Shocking Swerve. Not much there... What are you planning?” Psyga asked Malareth.
“I think you know very well what we’re planning...” Malareth said. He soon cut his skin and let the blood seethe forth.
FORCED RANDOM EVENT: THREAD ESCALATES. THE THREAD THAT WILL ESCALATE IS... LEE’S BADASSERY. EVENT MEANINGS DECIDED! ATTACH! ENVIRONMENT!
“I’ve successfully gauged your emotions, down to the deepest carnal desire. Instinct has guided me to prey on your emotions.” Malareth said.
“What are you-” Before Psyga could speak further, the bushes rustled. Out of the bushes emerged Lee.
“L-lee! But... you’re dead!” Psyga said. Lee smirked before being lit in a green fire, changing into a Ghul.
“The Lee you knew was already dead, even before you met him! The Lee that was by your side was just a puppet.” Malareth said.
“W... what?” Psyga muttered.
“Death causes one to feel anger... That is what we want out of you, Psyga. Anger. It is the one thing we always wanted...” Malareth said, walking to him.
“Wh-what!?” Psyga said.
“Grab him. We’ll make him more angrier than ever before...” Malareth said. Several Ghuls come between Psyga and the others. Psyga fires his gun.
[Fire Weapon Difficulty: 15. Move Skill: 4. Roll... 16]
Psyga manages to blast a couple of the Ghuls away, eventually clearing a hole for them to run out of. Hajiko changed back into Joker and tries to go after them, but Malareth stops her.
“Let them run. The Endgame approaches.” Malareth said.
Scene Cleared!!
Threads Cleared:
- Will Someone Notice The Fire? (No Brownie Points Gained, as it wasn't a goal to achieve)
- Lee’s Badassery (10 Brownie Points gained by Psyga, five gained by everyone else)
Chaos Factor: With that revelation in mind, the only thing that goes up is the emotional stress.
Current Chaos Factor: 9
Current Emotional Stress: d8
[Scene Roll: 3]
Psyga and the others ran into Dante and Brenda.
“Dante!” Psyga said. He tried to get to him, but Brenda pulled out a knife.
“One step closer and you’re dead.” Brenda said.
“The fuck, mate?” Psyga asked him.
“I, Brenda, don’t want you to mess up my master’s life more than you people have already.” Brenda said.
“Look, I wanna find Hinako... She’s been kidnapped by those bug freaks... I don’t suppose you can help us?”
[Odds: Very Unlikely. Chaos Factor: 9. Emotional Stress: 10 (temporary boost due to desperation) Roll... 24]
“... Deal. But after this, you shall not bother us again. Understand?” Brenda asked.
“Sure, whatever.” Psyga said.
“Perhaps we should gauge Dante’s opinion.” The Doctor said.
“Dante doesn’t-” Brenda snapped, however Dante placed his hand on her shoulder.
“Relax... This is exciting. Much better than being cooped up in my mansion.” Dante said.
“We nearly died!” Brenda said.
“And? Sure as heck was fun. Oh! You brought Tsukasa! See, Brenda, they’re not dead.” Dante said.
“I—But... I—Aaaaaaaaaaaah! Fine! Do what you want! I, Brenda, quit! Have fun getting yourself killed!” Brenda said, taking off his headband and walking off into a large castle.
“Wait... this is familiar...” Psyga said, following Brenda. “Wait up!” The others followed. He noticed a chasm with a cut bridge, though a tiny bridge connected the gap. “You gotta be fucking kidding me!” He shouted as he recognized the castle as King Draco’s castle. Brenda entered the castle. “Wait!” Psyga said, running into the castle himself.
Scene Cleared!!
Threads Cleared:
- Stop The Fire (They’d be put out by the time they get out of the castle) (10 points for everyone)
Chaos Factor: Well, since he paired up with Brenda and Dante again, I guess I can bump the Chaos factor down.
Current Chaos Factor: 8
Current Emotional Stress: d8
With them going back to Where It All Began, will Psyga be able to find the source of where he came from and get out? Find out next time!
