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Aquatica1000 Since: Oct, 2012
#301: Dec 2nd 2017 at 12:30:23 AM

A bit later: The Temple

Finally we made it, Velos thought to himself as the temple came within range of his semblance. Now if only the rest of the day would go without a hitch

The place, commonly believed to be the ruins of some pre-Vale kingdom, towered over the students. Between a large clearing cluttered with rubble, a lake with a chanel that seemed to be in the right connection to flow into the sea (Perhaps that’s where the Shellcracker came from?), and the temple, firmly resting on the hill, there was no lack of place for Grimm to hide, and yet, there wasn’t a creature in sight.

That, though, probably won’t stop more cautious Initiates from being on guard.

Within a clearing in the temple area, however, stood pillars, all approximately chest-height and arranged in a circle. While many of these pillars were empty (likely because others may have already come and gone), there still sat three pairs of rather interesting figurines, with Dust crystals – or, more likely, inert facsimiles of such – taking center stage in each one. One set involved stout, cubical green crystals erupting out of a stone base, another seemed to be a wave crashing into a sandy base, and a third seemed to be a golden-yellow lightning bolt hitting a similarly translucent base. If one weren’t more concerned with other matters like Bianca was, nor unable to make the figures out from such a distance like Velos was, one would say these three sets represented Earth, Water, and Air, respectively

“Just go ahead and pick whichever one you want, alright?” Velos said to Bianca, pushing the strength of his Semblance in order to make sure themselves and the other students were the only ones in the area. “The sooner we grab our relics and get out of here, the better…”

Alright, everyone, I’ve already mentioned to you guys which relics your pairs are grabbing, just make the post to make it official. Time to see who everyone’s getting. >:D

opnerf Since: Sep, 2010
#302: Dec 2nd 2017 at 3:23:05 AM

Blackwatch -> Temple

"Hey, don't jinx it," Sumi said. "I already have to go to the lost and found after this is over, I don't need any more bad luck."

Sumi stopped and pointed through a gap between two trees, where up ahead she could see moss-covered stone rubble lined up to aged temple walls atop a hill.

"Look, I think I see the temple up ahead!" Sumi said.

Sumi broke into a light jog, but only managed a few steps forward before she tripped on a particularly long and gnarly tree root, tumbled down a small incline, and came to a stop face-down in the dirt at the foot of the hill.

edited 2nd Dec '17 3:24:35 AM by opnerf

4maskwolf Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
#303: Dec 2nd 2017 at 6:55:08 PM

Cinnabar followed her down much more gracefully, although that wasn't a high bar to set. He offered a hand to her, a very amused expression on his face, "Watch your step."

GrimHelm (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#304: Dec 3rd 2017 at 5:17:15 AM

Emerald Forest ——> Forest Temple

Bianca let out a happy squeal when she and Velvel (a new nickname she had thought up for her partner, they were going to be friends after all) arrived at the temple, looking it over with wonder in her eyes. Honestly, the blonde heiress had been getting really bored after the fight with the Beowolves. She had tried to make small talk, but alas (she knew dramatic words!) Velvel wasn't the type.

When her partner asked her to pick out a relic, Bianca was poking a moss-covered pillar (because she had never seen so much moss before) only to let out an even happier squeal when Velps spoke.

Oh my gods, her partner trusted her enough to let her pick!

"You got it, boss!"

She immediately ran into the relics and their pedestals and deliberated.

Aww, there was no fire crystal. Oh, well, seconf best thing. The color of chocolate!

With a grin, Bianca took an Earth Relic.

"Yoink!"

TheRealWren Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or. from I...honestly have no idea. Since: Jan, 2011
Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or.
#305: Dec 3rd 2017 at 5:49:16 AM

Lost WoodsThe Forest => Temple.

While Jayce wanted to get to the temple with the brief respite he, Suzu (and L.I.L.I) had earned, the logical approach was taking their time. After all, after outputting that much power earlier probably would've left needing a bit of recharge, or at the very least, the small hovering cube who was in Standby Mode and perching on Suzu's head like a funny hat.

Although with his earlier 'scouting' when trying to land, finding the temple was easy enough, even if the images during his light-speed rush were more...flickers than anything as the clearing gave way to the temple.

Understandably, he was on his guard, although with the sounds of conversation, Jayce kept the safety on Partition on as the young man glanced back at Suzu, the rather...upbeat Bianca and more...serious looking Vel. Along with Sumi and Cinnabar. At least half of them had made it so far. Definitely a good sign.

"...I'm suppose it's safe to assume with our...fellow student doing a sort of...dance with that amber...topaz colored crystal that one of the remaining two gemstones are what we're after. ...So, in the event it may...trigger a trap, you wouldn't mind if I took it, I hope, Miss Suzu?"

...Oddly enough, L.I.L.I was quite content to switch to Sleep Mode, small holographic Zs appearing above the cube as it snuggled against the top of the gynoid's ahead instead of speaking up with her usual...wit.

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.
opnerf Since: Sep, 2010
#306: Dec 3rd 2017 at 8:25:12 AM

Temple

Sumi sat up and hastily brushed dirt from her tongue. She took one look at Cinnabar's hand, so tempted to just accept it and start accepting that this was how the next four years would be, but tore her distrustful eyes away and stood up on her own.

Sumi quietly trudged up the hill to the temple and stopped at the foot of the central area. She could hear familiar voices coming from inside. Sumi turned around and retraced a few steps down the hill back to Cinnabar looking a little nervous.

"Y-you go first."

edited 3rd Dec '17 10:52:49 AM by opnerf

FergardStratoavis A Fluff Ringer from Bellveins (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: A gay little love melody
A Fluff Ringer
#307: Dec 4th 2017 at 5:56:48 AM

Iron Warriors - Temple

Eventually they arrived at the temple where others already were, though not looking much worse for wear. Blaze in particular was strolling with a nonchalance of someone who should be long dead in a forest full of Grimm. "So I guess this is it then?" He said, rolling his shoulders as he approached the Relics and others getting said Relics.

"I see everybody's still alive. Good to know." Blaze grinned at Bianca grabbing the Earth Relic before he came over to examine the remaining ones. "Figures there is no Fire here. Well, second best thing." With that he went ahead and grabbed the Air Relic. "Had any fun Grimm to fight, sunshine?"

GrimHelm (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#308: Dec 4th 2017 at 6:17:00 AM

Temple

"Umu?" Bianca perked up as she heard someone call out to her. She stopped juggling the Earth relic, catching it perfectly in her metal clad hands and looked for the source of the call.

She smiled brightly when she noticed that it was Blaze and gave a friendly little wave.

"Hiiii~. Yeah, fought some Beowolves. Went down in one punch. Kinda disappointing. I wanted to do more, umu~."

svenorzokarkoff Since: Apr, 2013
#309: Dec 4th 2017 at 8:10:01 PM

Firebug

Basil stared at melting remains of his (now-disappearing) Boarbatusk. "...I think mine's gone rotten." He said half-humorously, taking notice that the grimm-goop that had spattered his pants was also turning to smoke, "C'mon, let's finish this test and get some real food."

Woods -> Temple

Walking up to the temple, Basil noticed that several other pairs had already arrived. "Bianca, Velos Blaze. Good to see you and your partners made it...and chose your relics." He greeted the three he was most familiar with. Spotting the relic sets, the Grasshopper Faunus went over and selected a Water relic.

"Hey Scarlett, you okay with blue?" He called to his partner, holding the relic up to the light.

JohnTheSavage from Down Under Since: Nov, 2015 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
#310: Dec 6th 2017 at 2:05:49 PM

Firebug: Forest-Temple

"I hear that!" Scarlett agreed at Basil's mention of food. "The sooner we're done out here, the better."

Arriving at the temple, Scarlett has a very obvious look of disappointment on her face. Not only was she not the first one there, but judging by the number of empty pedestals, she was one of the last. The look of disappointment is quickly replaced by the usual cocky smirk however, as she addresses the room. "I was pretty sure I'd be the first one here by a mile. Guess I seriously underestimated you guys."

Scarlett gives Basil a quick nod that yes, she was fine with the Water relic. She would've preferred fire, but hey, she was late. Should've been here earilier. I should've been better than this.

Scarlett stretches and limbers up. "Well, I might've been beaten here to the temple, but I won't be beaten back to the cliffs." Scarlett gets a glint in her eye. "In fact, is anyone here up for making the race back more interesting with a little wager? Say, last team back buys lunch for the others?"

edited 6th Dec '17 2:07:40 PM by JohnTheSavage

Eachiunn Rise Above Fate from Yes Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Rise Above Fate
#311: Dec 7th 2017 at 12:15:22 AM

Temple of elemental evil

After arriving at the Temple and taking a look around, Axel unslung his rifle from across his shoulder and quickly peered around inside. After deducing that there were seemingly no threats within (and notably ignoring the others within), Axel called out to his partner "Seems safe, I'm going to go grab whatever it is we're supposed to pick up in here"

Quickly pointing at the entryway before proceeding, Axel barked out a command to Gustavus "Overwatch on the entryway"

Now further within the temple, Axel quickly snatched up the Air Relic and took a moment to examine it.

Admiring the craftsmanship that went into it, Axel murmured "A fine gift to send back home once this is all over with" before stashing it away in a pocket on his coat.

Finally acknowledging the others within the temple, Axel slung his rifle back across his shoulder and waved to everyone within and smiled "Nice to see some friendly faces at last! Hope no one got into too much trouble."

FergardStratoavis A Fluff Ringer from Bellveins (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: A gay little love melody
A Fluff Ringer
#312: Dec 7th 2017 at 1:45:04 AM

Temple

"Just Beowulves, huh?" Blaze nodded, fully understanding Bianca's frustration. These were small potatoes for the people of their caliber. "Me and Grump over there" Here he pointed at Pius with his thumb, chuckling. "met a giant enemy crab. Gave us quite a fight."

"But I doubt it's enough for the Initiation. Who wants to bet the moment all Relics are grabbed, something big comes in to challenge us?" Scarlett offered her own wager in the meantime. "Sure, challenge accepted. Myself, I'll offer a bodycount competition. Whoever beats up the most Grimm... hey, Pius!" Here, he called back to his partner. "Wanna suggest a reward?"

TheRealWren Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or. from I...honestly have no idea. Since: Jan, 2011
Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or.
#313: Dec 8th 2017 at 4:19:39 AM

Temple.

Silently cursing his slight hesitation, Jayce quickly composed himself and reminded this wasn't a competition or game, it didn't matter who got the shiny trinkets, just as long they got back in one piece.

Folding his arms and quickly taking count of those who were present...with Axel making his appearance, it seemed like everyone had finally arrived, save one. "That's...peculiar. We're still missing that...loud and uncouth girl and..." Jayce stopped himself and folded his arms, deciding to drop it. That feline faunus was someone he hadn't seen earlier as the mention of Scarlett and Blaze's competitiveness made the young man raise an eyebrow.

"How exactly do you intend to prove your...body count unless we traveled back as one group? These things simply disperse into nothing once they stop breathing."

edited 10th Dec '17 3:41:26 PM by TheRealWren

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.
4maskwolf Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
#314: Dec 13th 2017 at 5:57:20 PM

Cinnabar shrugged and withdrew his hand, "Alright, if you want," Cinnabar walked into the temple first, taking in all the people who were already gathered, "looks like we were among the last here."

Imca (Veteran)
#315: Dec 13th 2017 at 8:17:50 PM

Temple

Suzu decided to let Jayce do most of the talking upon there arrival, he had some pretty good points so far, and there wasn't really that much for her to say beyond that.

opnerf Since: Sep, 2010
#316: Dec 13th 2017 at 10:52:25 PM

Temple

Sumi nervously shuffled into the temple behind Cinnabar — literally behind Cinnabar, hiding every inch of herself behind his larger frame and giving that robot dog guarding the entrance a wide berth. Stepping into an ancient, ruined, possibly haunted or trapped temple was of no consequence, but dealing with the gathering group of people inside was a different story.

On the way in, Sumi snatched the relic closest to the entrance, an Earth Dust crystal replica. She squinted, turning the crystal in her hand to look for the refractive pattern of a real Dust crystal.

"Looks fake," she said. "Hey, c-can we go? There's a lot of people here..."

edited 13th Dec '17 11:12:42 PM by opnerf

TheHailStormer Classic from Playing Sonic Mania Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
Classic
#317: Dec 14th 2017 at 6:09:58 AM

Meanwhile, Somewhere Near The Temple...

Jayce was right, Jeanne was indeed missing from the group at the temple. She had apparently gotten distracted as she and Axel were en route to the temple, and now she seemed to be staring at what looked like a a large, smooth black rock embedded in the ground.

"That's a biiiiiig rock. Oh well, time to move it and see if I find anything under it!", she said before attempting to shove the rock aside.

"Never let anyone tell you that something is impossible." - Monty Oum, 1981-2015
4maskwolf Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
#318: Dec 16th 2017 at 3:09:53 PM

Cinnabar held out a hand for the crystal, having not been able to look at it himself, "If you want to leave, I'm not going to stop you, but there's safety in numbers out in this Grimm infested forest. Plus, y'know, we're going to be on a team with a couple of these people for our next four years and all, can't avoid 'em forever."

opnerf Since: Sep, 2010
#319: Dec 16th 2017 at 11:28:01 PM

Temple

Sumi scowled, but handed the fake Dust crystal over. She crossed her arms.

"I hate that you're right."

Insano Mad Pinoy from At my laptop, refusing to waste time Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: What is this thing you call love?
Mad Pinoy
#320: Dec 21st 2017 at 5:50:55 PM

Temple

"No," Pius replied as he warily eyed their surroundings, his Semblance looking for any large masses of nothingness that warned him of any Grimm's presence.

"But if you'd like to contemplate a reward, perhaps the prospect of being alive to attend Beacon tomorrow would suffice," he added with a dry tone.

edited 21st Dec '17 6:27:49 PM by Insano

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4maskwolf Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
#321: Dec 22nd 2017 at 2:38:04 AM

Cinnabar also inspected the crystal, although in a much more cursory manner than the previous inspection, "I guess that works."

JohnTheSavage from Down Under Since: Nov, 2015 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
#322: Dec 23rd 2017 at 7:38:46 AM

Temple

Scarlett rolls her eyes at Pius' answer and attitude before rising to met Blaze's challenge. "I'm game for a bodycount competition. Jay over there does raise a good point about the Grimm though." Scarlett thinks for a moment. "The teachers are probably monitoring us, right? We could ask them once we're done. Even if they aren't, we'll all be with our partners, so everyone's got a witness with them. Assuming we're competing as individuals, not pairs."

Satisfied with her ruling, Scarlett addresses the rest of the students. "So Blaze is down, anyone else want to get in on either wager? Last pair back to the cliffs treats the other racers to lunch and whoever takes out the most Grimm gets..." Scarlett gives Pius a quick sidelong glance. "...to continue living. Wow, that came out a thousand times more threatening than I meant! Non-winners don't die or anything! Winner also gets something else if we think of it."

Aquatica1000 Since: Oct, 2012
#323: Jan 2nd 2018 at 5:07:58 PM

Temple: Prepare for the Boss Fights!

…A wager? Is she out of her mind?.

Velos found it hard to hold his tongue as Scarlett once more showed herself to be more confident than someone who had admitted to never actually encountered the Creatures of Grimm before today should be. But he knew he had to. She might have been acting more prideful than she should have been, but he was the one getting riled up by what she was saying.

And I can’t afford to be distracted right now. Especially since we have a long way to go before we’re back at Beacon…

Before he could do anything else, though, he felt a slight shaking of the ground and heard the rustling of leaves coming from the forest behind him. As Velos realized what that likely meant, he almost froze with fear.

How the hell did I miss that?!? Velos thought to himself, trying to ignore the rising surge of adrenaline as he pushed the limits of his semblance. Sure enough, something (though at this point, with how far off it was, he couldn’t make out what exactly) was heading towards the group. Something with no perceivable Aura.

“Everyone, out of here, now! ” Velos yelled, pulling out Asterion and firing an arrow at the forest, hoping to freeze the thing at least long enough for the others to leave.

Knowing Vel’s luck, that’s probably not going to work. XD On a more serious note, Boss Fight Time!


Air Boss: Goddamn it, Jeanne

Contrary to what Jeanne was thinking, that was not a rock she was trying to push about. She would get it to lift up, but only in the technical sense, as the creature, woken up by her prodding, slowly got up onto its pointed legs, before quickly turning to look right at her with red eyes within a white-masked face.

In any other situation, Jeanne would have been eaten alive. The Harteschale had slept so long, and it did not care much about what it ate. But as it heard a roar of panic not far off, it decided it would rather have a feast than just a snack. It turned away from her and headed towards the clearing.

edited 2nd Jan '18 6:07:38 PM by Aquatica1000

TheRealWren Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or. from I...honestly have no idea. Since: Jan, 2011
Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or.
#324: Jan 2nd 2018 at 9:27:43 PM

Temple.

...This was getting somewhat tedious. The wait for their last...comrade to arrive was taking too long as the youth with pale green hair continued to fold his arms, eyes closed in thought before glancing over at L.I.L.I, his eyes faintly glowing red as he seemed to be expecting a response from the hovering cube.

Er, uh, okay~! I mean, I'm sorta...kinda picking up a signal but it's all stutter-y static-y scrambled...stuff. But I'm not picking up any noise or any indicators of a fight and being here's getting better readings that the thick of the woods, so I can proooooooobably pin-point it, maybe about 85% or so chance of it being accurate, but...~

"...That's good enough. If we're all heading back to the cliffs now, one of us is bound to encounter her along the way. If we plan on waiting a bit longer...go and inform her the situation." Jayce quietly commented as the drone seemed to be waiting for an extra order. ".....Fine. Permission granted. Just let her know as soon as you can."

With a cheerful...twirl and holographic musical note appearing over the drone, L.I.L.I zoomed off in search of Jeanne, her audio output playing...something akin to a jingle you'd expect to hear from an ice-cream truck.

At least someone agreed with him that the suggestion of a competition of g before giving a small sigh and shrug. "...I suppose we may as well let them have their fun. Talking them out of it is going to waste time we should be spending getting back and while it's childish...but I suppose the silver lining is that it will at least give them some form of motivation to at least get bac-"

Finding the ground faintly rumbling and Velos reacting faster than he did, Jayce frowned as Partition charged up. "...Group up and provide covering fire for each other if we need more time to escape or...move into a more favorable position. It can't go after all of us."

Taking aim and changing the setting on his firearm, he fired a ricocheting laser in the direction Velos had opened fire, hoping to clip whatever was approaching from behind and distract it for a few moments.

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.
FergardStratoavis A Fluff Ringer from Bellveins (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: A gay little love melody
A Fluff Ringer
#325: Jan 3rd 2018 at 2:39:01 PM

Temple, OMOSHIROI DA

"It amazes me how much of a killjoy you can actually be when you try." Blaze deadpanned at Pius' response. "Well, I expect everybody here to be honest with their tallies."

Jayce noted the lack of Jeanne. "I bet she woke up whatever's coming for us. I guess it's a rescue operation now, too." Smirking, Blaze rolled his shoulders as he strolled forward. "You better not be dead, you hear me, you crazy girl?!" He called towards the forest. "And really, this is probably the best we have when it comes to tactical advantage. The ruins provide enough cover for us, but judging by the volume of that Grimm's footsteps, it's big. Slow, hopefully. "Who wants to give me a hand with saving our kooky princess?" He grinned at the others, eyes gravitating towards Bianca.

edited 3rd Jan '18 2:57:22 PM by FergardStratoavis


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