Island CP2 Base

[Kaka]

Confronted with a suspicious elevator, Sephiroth voiced a concern of whether they should go inside. However, Cyla had a point. There was no other way, so they had to risk it. The most they could do was be aware of the potential danger, and be ready for it. And that they were. They entered, and the elevator took them to the first floor. There, the door opened, and the two Lunarians stepped outside. Across the room was another elevator, that one would take them one floor higher. But, in their way were two agents. One of the agents spoke, prompting prisoner 7855, which was Sephiroth, to surrender, and their execution would be painless. The other agent entered the conversation as well, and the two bickered. During that time, Sephiroth was thinking.

That's strange. They called Cyla a stranger. They seem to know all about me, but not about her? Was she not their captive as well?

Sephiroth wondered. One of the agents would point their gun at Sephiroth and Cyla, which prompted Sephiroth to entered a stance, reaching for the hilt of his sheathed katana. They demanded an answer, and an answer they would get.

We're not surrendering. If you want, come get us.

Sephiroth said, a strong fire erupting from his left leg, cladding it. Sephiroth was ready, his eyes sharp and observing.

 

[Guren]

CP2 Base @kakashi19283

"As you wish." Ginoza would say towards the Lunarian

The one with the glasses would fire a single shot towards Cyla as a warning and hopefully force her to move. If she did, he'd unleash an array of pellets towards her, his aim was to suppress her and draw her away from the main fight. They'd take their battle to the other end of the floor, exchanging long to mid-range strikes.

Sephiroth, if he didn't take his eyes off the other fellow, would observe an air wave heading towards him. A move commonly known as the Rankyaku within the marines. The slash was crude and launched by someone who was an average user of the form at best. The blade would crack and destroy everything around the impact of the attack, instead of its normally pristine nature. "Rankyaku!"

Spoiler: DPR

2. Street level (37) +(1) C = 3. Wall/Tree Level

Sephiroth, after the rankyaku was dealt with, would observe that his opponent had vanished from his position. Another strange technique that increased the speed of its user. However, in this case, it was applied onto an average user who was a bit overzealous in his own ability. Sephiroth with his current abilities would be able to hear and slightly see the man stomping on the ground as he dashed towards him at rapid speed.

Shuuhei had flashed himself forward in a straight line towards Sephiroth, showing his skill or perhaps lack thereof in the technique known as Soru. He'd attempt to catch Sephiroth off guard while he dealt with his rankyaku, however, the agent would be in for a rude awakening.

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth declined the offer. The agents' reply was to be expected. The agent with the gun started shooting at Cyla. placing his shots in a way that chased Cyla away from Sephiroth. The agents' strategy was obvious from the getgo - they wanted to isolate Sephiroth from his companion, and get him to fight the other agent one on one. However, Sephiroth was shrewd, and so his thoughts immediately started rolling. If a one on one fight was the agents' preference, that meant that the opposite would put them at a disadvantage. The agent swung his leg, unleashing a Rankyaku. Sephiroth unsheathed his katana, clad it with Lunarian fire and swung it vertically downward. The slash would not destroy the Rankyaku, but rather parry it downward. The Rankyaku would hit the floor in front of Sephiroth's feet, damaging it to an extent. The agent then utilized a Soru, quickly approaching Sephiroth.

However, Sephiroth was ready. When the agent appeared in front of him, there was a fireball in the palm of Sephiroth's free hand. He hurled it down at the ground. The resulting blast would prevent the agent from striking in that moment, but more so than that, together with the damage from the Rankyaku, Sephiroth now caused that part of the floor to break in, creating a hole that both Sephiroth and the agent would be forced to fall through.

But - Sephiroth had an advantage. He was a Lunarian, he could fly. And while the agent perhaps had the ability to use Geppou, his mastery would not permit him to fly as quickly as a born Lunarian. Sephiroth, of course, did not know of Geppou, so this was an advantage that he was not aware of, but it worked for him regardless. A resourceful strategy.

Flapping his wings, Sephiroth would fly toward the other agent, who was still shooting at Cyla. Appearing above him, Sephiroth swung his flaming katana downward once again, unleashing a quick fiery slash that boasted the power to cut down a small building.

Hopefully, the marksman would be at a disadvantage in close quarters combat, and Cyla could also attack, resulting in a two on one before the other agent could potentially rejoin the fray.

Spoiler

DPR: 41-60: 3. Wall/Tree Level + C:+1 = 61-80: 4. Small Building Level

Red Slash:

After engulfing his sword in Lunarian Fire, Sephiroth slashes. This slash cuts and burns at the same time. Rank C. Requirement: 21 strength & 21 both masteries.

 

[Guren]

CP2 Base @kakashi19283

With swift and practised movement, Sephiroth dragged the rankyaku to the ground in front of him. This parry did not seem to worry Shuuhei, but what did catch his surprise was the Lunarian's ability to perceive him during his soru. A fireball, already conjured a few moments ago, would strike the already cracked ground beneath their feet. The damage from the rankyaku and the fire orb caused it to crumble and eventually causing a hole in the floor. "W-what?" Shuuhei would say with a shocked expression as he found himself descending below. Sephiroth now in his natural environment would pursue the other fighter, using his areal ability to quickly move to the mid ranged fight between Cyla and Ginoza. Shuuhei on the other hand would start to hop himself back onto the first floor.

Diving like a hawk, Sephiroth sought out Ginoza as his primary target. With a downward swing, the Lunarian sought to injure the agent or at the very least to keep him occupied long enough. Cyla would watch with great concentration, searching for an opening.

Ginoza who was in the midsts of his own attack would observe the incoming Sepiroth, his face a mixture of surprise and annoyance. The source of frustration would be clear, Shuuhei was underestimating his opponent again. The agent could do nothing else but to back step and bring up his arms in defence.

Spoiler: Dura

33: 2. Small Building Level
Outcome: Normal damage

The Katana would slice Ginoza's arms cleanly, as was expected from the Lunarian's mastery and the quality of his blade. However, the pressure wasn't over for the young agent. From behind Sepiroth Cyla would appear, jumping over the man who was now in his downward momentum. Choosing her window of opportunity perfectly. With a flick of both her fingers, her hands would once again be covered with an incredible flame as she threw them towards the agent. "Shine Shot!"

"Oh no, you won't!"

Ginoza replied as he took a deep breath and dulled the pain in his arms to some extent, allowing a reaction to Cyla's follow-up attack. The agent would move his gun forward as it started to beep and turned a red colour. The agent would fire his rifle twice, causing the two attacks to collide and cancel each other out. Two short bursts of explosions would follow afterwards, most likely causing both participants to lose the short range playing field.

Beyond the fire and smoke, Ginoza's rifle would shift to a white colour, another special round had been equipped. On the other end of the floor, both Sephiroth and Cyla would hear loud stomps as they echoed throughout the building. Another crude showcasing of rokushiki, slowly but surely Shuuhei was working his way up top. "We'll have to finish this one quickly, the other one will be here in a few moments. " Cyla said towards Sephiroth. Time was of the essence.

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth swung his katana, managing to slash the marksman's arms. Cyla jumped over Sephiroth's shoulder, launching fire at the agent - but the latter managed to fire his gun, nullifying Cyla's attack. The agent and the two Lunarians now confronted each other. Cyla spoke, pointing out that the other agent would likely make it back soon, so they only had a few moments to finish the marksman off. Sephiroth nodded, fire engulfing his blade. With a cold glare on his face, Sephiroth spoke.

Time to finish you off, agent. You only have yourself to thank, hunting us down like dogs.

Sephiroth said with clear anger in his voice. Swinging his blade, Sephiroth unleashed a wave of fire toward the marksman.

Fire Wave...!

Spoiler

DPR: 41-60: 3. Wall/Tree Level + C:+1 = 61-80: 4. Small Building Level

The wave of fire would force the agent to deal with it, while at the same time obscuring Sephiroth from view. From behind the wave of fire, Sephiroth would unleash one of his strongest attacks. Pushing off of the ground and flapping his wings, Sephiroth rushed after his own attack. Fire surrounded him, taking the shape of a fiery beast. Cyla would find him an opening.

 

[Guren]

CP2 Base @kakashi19283

Ginoza would look through the smoke to the best of his abilities, making out rough shapes and sizes. Hawk Eyes. He thought to himself as life return enhanced his eyes slightly. The rough shape of fire that now surrounded Sephiroth also vaguely visible. The agent would observe the next attacks of his opponents carefully and simply awaited their next moves. The conjured fire would quickly be launched towards Ginoza forcing him to bring up his arms yet again in defence. A second solid hit and Ginoza couldn't allow another one to hit, for Sephiroth's strikes were hard and deadly. From behind the curtain of fire, Sephiroth had drawn his blade and waited for the right opportunity to strike. An attack of incredible proportions was headed towards Ginoza.

The agent drew his weapon quickly and aimed it towards Sepiroth the white light from earlier charging at the tip of the gun, preparing for a launch. From the agent's right, Cyla would appear, catching the man at his blind spot. The female lunarian had launched herself forward with a dash, running parallel with the fire wave. Sepiroth's attack drew the man's attention away that he hadn't noticed she was gone, and by the time he realized, it was too late. Cyla would kick the agent's arms upwards with remarkable force, and if it were not for his mighty grip, she'd have kicked the gun straight out of his hands. From the gun, a projectile fired as it anchored itself into the ceiling before exploding with a dulled shriek.

An unfortunate event for the agent, for it could have been his saving grace. However, the man would look on with renewed resolve as the gun changed back into its ordinary colour. "NOW SHUUHEI!" The man would shout as the other agent finally hoped through the hole. From his perspective, Sepiroth was moments away from striking, and he didn't hesitate. "Rankyaku!"

Spoiler: DPR

2. Street level (37) +(1) C = 3. Wall/Tree Level

The slash aimed so that it'd strike Sepiroth at the moment he'd slash Ginoza. The Lunarian if he wished to continue had to bear the brunt of the rankyaku or so the agent surmised. They weren't fully aware of the man's capabilities if he had a way to avoid and strike at the same time, that option was always there. Cyla after her kick quickly retreated as she established distance between the brewing conflict.

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth's fire wave would engulf Ginoza, inflicting some burns. However, the agent was not down yet, having protected himself with his arms, which took the brunt of the burns instead of his face or chest.

Pointing his gun at the charging Sephiroth, the agent aimed to strike back - however, he missed Cyla, who managed to close the distance and kicked his arms upward, redirecting the shot and the projectile up toward the ceiling. Timing his attack, Sephiroth would end up right in front of Ginoza as his projectile was redirected, and his guard was opened. Like a charging beast of fire, Sephiroth aimed to blitz Ginoza with his sword and the surrounding fire, aiming to strike him down.

Rush of the Fire Beast...!

Spoiler

Using the new DPR scale.

DPR: 41-60: 1. Wall/Tree Level + B:+2 = 81-100: 3. Large Building Level

Rush of the Fire Beast:

After engulfing his sword and himself in Lunarian Fire in the form of a fire beast, Sephiroth dashes forward and stabs through his target. This stab pierces and burns at the same time. Rank B. Requirement: 41 strength & 41 both masteries.

Just as Sephiroth struck Ginoza, Cyla would see Sephiroth glancing over toward her, nodding. He had left his own safety in Cyla's hands. He relied on her to deal with the Rankyaku. A reckless manoeuvre, but Sephiroth had to strike Ginoza down, if they wished to win this battle.

 

[Guren]

CP2 @kakashi19283

Surrounded by a wild inferno, Sepiroth had struck down Ginoza with an incredible attack. The agent having exceeded his vitality threshold would drop to the ground, knocked out by the Lunarian. Cyla at the same time would place herself between Sepiroth and the incoming Rankyaku, her arms raised in a cross like manner. The rankyaku stopped in its tracks due to her resilience, only a few drops of blood would trickle to the ground below. It was a very impressive feat, all things considered. However, Cyla would be caught off guard, as Shuuhei had already closed the distance between him and her. Soru having been used moments after launching the Rankyaku. This sudden movement left Cyla unable to parry and deflect, a strong right kick would hit her by surprise.

The kick would strike the other Lunarian and launch her to the other side of the floor, crashing into a few of the desks that were standing around. The agent after his right kick would continue to pivot on his left as he returned with his right leg, kicking the air in front of him like a football. "Rankyaku: Sen!" Shuuhei would say as an air slice was launched towards Sepiroth more like a compact bullet than a slicing air wave. A variation of the rankyaku. Could it catch the Lunarian off guard, who was getting used to these slicing tempest kicks?

Spoiler: DPR

21-40: 0. Street Level +1(C Rank) = 41-60: 1. Wall/Tree Level

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth's fiery charge would collide with the marksman agent, defeating him decisively and bringing the two Lunarians one step closer to freedom. However, as Sephiroth was attacking, the other agent attacked him, and Sephiroth had to rely on Cyla to defend him. This was a tough decision for Sephiroth to make, for his life was one of many betrayals, and so it was not easy for him to put trust into another. However, Cyla was one of his own, and so perhaps that was what allowed him to make the decision.

Putting up a guard with her arms, Cyla managed to absorb the first blow rather impressively, but a follow-up kick sent her flying. Sephiroth was not on time to prevent the kick, however he was on time to help Cyla. Flapping his wings and pushing off of the ground, Sephiroth managed to get behind Cyla as she was blown away, catching her as the two came crashing into a couple of desks. Sephiroth had managed to prevent any further injury to Cyla. A follow-up attack came right after, but Sephiroth, with Cyla still in her arms, jumped out of the way, before landing and putting Cyla down, nodding toward her.

Thank you. Can you continue on?

Sephiroth asked, whilst thanking her for having protected him. Now, it was a two on one, so they had the advantage.

Provided Cyla was good to go, Sephiroth would eye the agent, before rushing him. Once in front of him, willing to engage him in close combat, Sephiroth would raise his flaming katana overhead and slash vertically downward, aiming to cut the agent down.

 

[Guren]

CP2 @kakashi19283

"Yes. Thank you." Cyla responded, genuinely surprised at the man's action.

The woman composed herself and looked on as Sepiroth rushed ahead towards the remaining agent. The agent, with a confused expression
would look at Sepiroth and also seemingly behind him. He could not believe the situation he was in, this Lunarian appeared to be more than they bargained for. Shuuhei saw Sepiroth aiming to strike and pushed through his fears, equally lashing out with a ferocious kick.

"Oh no you don't. Rankyaku!"

Shuuhei shouted as both strikes clashed with one another. Shuuhei being in such proximity never saw his air blade flying, but the strength necessary to preform such a feat was still surprisingly real. And Sepiroth would feel the brunt of the kick head on, it was fierce and powerful but nothing he couldn't handle. Standing in a deadlock, Sepiroth would most likely be able to finish the deal in this encounter, but from out of nowhere, Cyla arrived from the agent's unguarded flank. The part where he had his leg up in a kicking motion. "Take this!" She'd shout before delivering a powerful straight kick towards the man's ribs, fracturing them and sending the man flying with incredible speed. The cuts on her arms still visible from taking the rankyaku a few moments ago.

Shuuhei would be sent flying towards a nearby wall and crashed into the well built concrete structure. His body creating a large indent and forcing him to lose his consciousness for his head would slump down, and his eyes closed, defeated. Cyla with bated breath would speak, slightly surprised at their victory.

"Ah...ah...we did it."

Their first skirmish was over and Sepiroth would have a good look at the room. Destroyed furniture, papers all around the floor, a hole in the ground and two defeated agents lying around. He could take an opportunity to take a breather, but the elevator on the opposite end of where he arrived from would finally ding. Blinking green and opening its doors, inviting the two to the next floor. What dangers awaited them there?

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth charged, his sword raging with Lunarian fire. Once in range, he swung vertically downward, unleashing a powerful burning slash. The agent swung his leg, unleashing a cutting kick that clashed with Sephiroth's sword. While the agent was in an unbalanced position, having to stand on one leg to keep pushing against Sephiroth's sword, Sephiroth knew he had an opening. His left hand let go of the hilt and created a fireball that Sephiroth was ready to ram into the agent. However, before he could do so, Cyla appeared to the agent's side, delivering a powerful kick toward the agent's exposed ribs, cracking them, and sending him flying into the concrete wall.

The blank eyes and the limp head signalled that the agent was down, and the battle was finished. Now taking a breather, Sephiroth and Cyla found themselves in a room that was completely trashed. Destroyed furniture, a hole in the floor, a hole in the wall and paperwork scattered about everywhere, with two agents laying about, unconscious and defeated. Sephiroth mounted his sword on his back once more, and then looked around to see if he could find any more information lying about.

But, before long, the elevator door opened with a sound, summoning Sephiroth's attention. It was time to go another floor higher. Sephiroth looked at Cyla and nodded.

We'll get out of here soon. Let's go.

Sephiroth said, walking toward the elevator.

 

[Guren]

CP2 @kakashi19283

The two Lunarians had found victory. The destruction of the room was incredible and while Sephiroth looked for a place to inquire more information he'd only find bits and pieces lingering around. From all the info he could gather, he'd only put together a title or name of something. Project Odysseus. But whatever that meant he could not deduce, for no computer or desk was complete enough to allow him to extract any more information. Eventually, Sephiroth found that it was time to move on and Cyla agreed with a nod the two would move up top.

Arriving at the second floor Sephiroth would find an equally similar room but this one however, was devoid of several desks and only had a single one in the far back of the room. To the left was a steel door, the one who'd most likely lead to their final objective. The satellite control room. Behind the desk was an older man who had his arms on his desk and his hands in front of his face. To the man's left and right were Agent Kogami and Agent Tomomi respectively. They looked more the part of an agent than the few Sephiroth had faced so far, it had been rather easy all things considered, or so the Lunarian figured.

"Come, Jenova Prisoner 7855. Let me inspect you at closer range." The myserious man spoke, his voice booming with authority.
"Don't, it could be a trap." Cyla whispered to her partner.

Cyla was the voice of reason, but then it came, a piece of information, a spark to make Sephiroth move. The man's glasses would turn white, masquerading the sinful eyes behind them.

"Aren't you interested in knowing why you're different from your Lunarian brethren? Your memory hasn't returned fully, has it?" The man said, implying that he knew something about Sephiroth's plan. Cyla's eyes widened with shock, and she knew that this would spell trouble. Would Sephiroth move on the man's terms or on his own? They had to move eventually for the door towards their final objective was behind the agents.

 

[Kaka]

Looking through the room, Sephiroth found hints about something called the Project Odysseus. He had never heard of it, nor was there enough information around the room to understand what it was. And with that thought in mind, the two Lunarians had no choice but to go one floor higher, where without a doubt, new enemies would await. Enemies upon enemies, that was Sephiroth's life. He had gotten used to it. But among it all, there was a light. A new friend. Cyla. The two entered the elevator and moved one floor higher. When the door opened, the two Lunarians walked out, looking around. This room only had one table, and it was at the back of the room. On the left was a door, which likely led to the control room. Seated behind the table was a man with glasses, and to his left and right were two agents. The agents, unlike before, remained silent, and it was the man that spoke - perhaps their superior, or the one who hired them. Either way, the man referred to Sephiroth as Jenova Prisoner 7855, and urged him to come closer. Cyla warned Sephiroth not to listen, and he obviously wouldn't. That is, until the man with glasses revealed something.

He knew about Sephiroth's past. He knew about Sephiroth's memory loss. He knew about Sephiroth's secrets. Cyla, realizing where this was going, was worried. Would Sephiroth play the man's game?

No.

Grabbing his sword, Sephiroth glared at the man, speaking.

If I cut those two down, will you bite your own tongue and bleed to death? Or are you brave enough to live, and face me with the truth?

Sephiroth said. His words were clear. He would fight. He did not trust humans. But did the man with glasses have the balls to continue living after his two agents were down? If yes, Sephiroth would then get his opportunity to find out more. Or would the man with glasses bite his own tongue, and die on the floor, unwilling to die at the hands of Sephiroth?

 

[Guren]

CP2 @kakashi19283

"Very well. Come what may, we shall live on." The man behind the desk said before leaning back in his leather office chair and flicking his fingers.

"Two vs two, how will we handle this?" The older agent, Tomomi said.
"I'll take Prisoner 7855, you take the other." Kogami said, his ice cold stare locked onto Sephiroth.

"Here they come." Cyla said, preparing herself for combat.

The one on the left, Kogami would draw his hands out of his pockets mimicking an old samurai. In this act of unsheathing his hands, the agent would move at rapid pace towards Sephiroth. A technique that he was by now familiar with, the one known as Soru. However, this particular agent had a far better aptitude for it than the one he fought earlier. The movement was swift and if he hadn't seen the crude implementation of it he would've never known that Kogami had kicked the ground in a very rapid succession. However, seeing this movement would spark something in Sephiroth's mind. It was as if he had seen it before, and it wasn't the crude version the earlier agents had displayed earlier. This swift and mastered version was something that came across as familiar. But where? It'd plague his mind like a pain that nagged constantly. Sadly, however, he wouldn't be able to pay attention to it too much, for Kogami was upon him with an already extended right finger.

"Shigan: Thrust!"

The shigan would move forward with deadly and swift precision towards Sephiroth's chest. Should he choose to avoid, parry or block, he'd find that after the thrusting attack a strong concussive force followed. Or should it hit its mark it'd enhance the damage his regular shigan carried, but Kogami had assessed his opponent. And he knew that'd he be able to avoid or block, for this man was too experienced to be able to defeat with a basic shigan.

Spoiler: DPR

41-60: 1. Wall/Tree Level +1(C-rank) = 61-80: 2. Small Building Level

Kogami's partner, Tomomi had moved from his starting position at the same time as Kogami but the lack of Soru made things a little slower for the man. Cyla able to intercept and not wanting to be drawn out of the battle like before rushed ahead and clashed with the older agent a few steps in front of Sephiroth, neutralizing the man's revolver he had drawn in his right. And just like Sephiroth and Kogami the two engaged in close quarters combat, exchanging blows and kicks but neither of them were taking solid hits. Either one was waiting for the other to make a mistake, for now everything was going without a hitch. But in the back of the room, the alleged leader of this group continued to stare upon the ongoing battle. He did not say a word, nor did he show any sign of fear or anxiety. The man was truly ready for whatever would come about today, whether it was good or bad. But behind that facade a sinister grin grew more and more.

Spoiler: NPC

Kogami
25 x 5 = 125
25 x 5 = 125
- STR: 37 (Race: +4) =41
- SPE: 37 (Race: +4) =41

- Movement: 41​

- Reaction: 41​

- VIT: 36 (Race: +4) = 40

- Stamina: 40​

- Durability: 40​

- Martial Arts: 15 (Race: +6) = 21

- Rokushiki: 41​

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Tomomi

25 x 5 = 125​

- STR: 33 (Race: +4) =37
- SPE: 33 (Race: +4) =37

- Movement: 37
- Reaction: 37
- VIT: 29 (Race: +4) = 33

- Stamina: 33
- Durability: 33
- Martial Arts: 30 (Race: +6) = 36

- Hand-to-Hand Combat: 36
- Gunslinging: 36

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth declined the mysterious man's offer and the two agents were sent to attack. The older one would engage Cyla, while Kogami, the younger agent, went straight for Sephiroth. The Lunarian, with his sword drawn, would await the agent's attack. A Soru was used, and the agent moved toward Sephiroth rapidly. This time, the agent's Soru was very quick, quicker than the movements that the other agents had shown. However, luckily, Sephiroth managed to react, due to the initial distance between the two, as well as the straight forward nature of the agent's attack. He couldn't do much, but he could use his sword, using the blunt side of it to block the incoming Shigan. When the Shigan collided with the sword, a follow-up shockwave was created, which sent Sephiroth skidding backward a few meters. But, he was unharmed.

As soon as Sephiroth came to a stop, Lunarian fired erupted all over his sword and he swung it, unleashing a wave of fire.

Fire Wave...!

Spoiler

DPR: 41-60: 1. Wall/Tree Level + C:+1 = 61-80: 2. Small Building Level

However, surprisingly, Sephiroth did not attack Kogami. Instead, he attacked the man sitting at the desk in the back of the room.

Even in earlier battles, Sephiroth had showed that he was not one to take a disadvantageous fight. And since the agents wanted two 1 on 1 fights, Sephiroth would want the exact opposite - a messy fight, where opportunities would show up. His attack toward the boss of the agents was meant to create that messy situation full of opportunities. Firstly, he would see whether the boss could defend himself. Was he a fighter? Secondly, he would see if the agents would protect the boss. Did he need protection, and were the agents willing to do it? Analyzing these things would help Sephiroth formulate a plan. As the wave of fire moved toward the boss, Sephiroth observed, his knees bent, his stance allowing him to readily pounce on any opportunity quickly.

 

[Guren]

CP2 @kakashi19283

Distance had been created between Sephiroth and his opponent. Kogami would frown as he looked on the direction of the Lunarian's swing. The push earlier had made the man move, but he was still more or less in front of the agent. This floor nearly identical to the few he had seen made it so that the boss of these agents was in the far back. The regular wave of fire, and Kogami's position, made it all too feasible for the agent to intervene. "Rankyaku: Kirisame" The agent nearly whispered as he kicked with his right leg. Following not a singular crescent shaped blade but a salvo of miniature versions of it. Like a light rain in autumn.

The wave of fire and Kogami's rankyaku would clash against one another, the fire and numerous blades of wind fighting against one another for supremacy. But ultimately they were too evenly matched to decide a single victor. Kogami would lower his leg once more, smoke rising from his right foot as he looked on to his opponent with grim, dead looking eyes. "Not yet."

On the other side of the room, Tomomi and Cyla were brawling it out, but what looked like an equal bout a few moments ago had finally started to shift. Cyla would parry and counter to the best of her abilities, but found that her strikes lacked force and precision to attack the man in front of her. Tomomi on the other hand found himself on the winning side of the battle, striking the Lunarian with the but of his gun. Clearly the man was enjoying the duel while also toying with her.

Perhaps a bit too much. For at that moment, Cyla saw her opportunity and struck madly with her right fist towards the man's chest. His eyes widened and decided to take on the attack full on. The first would make contact and pushed the man a few meters away from her. Blood would trail from the corner of his mouth. This act of power and the ability to wound him forced him to switch stances. His revolver would twirl around his right finger while afterwards spinning the cylinder to eventually load and close his gun. The man would take aim and began his fire. Two shots to far edges of her legs to show his skill in this weapon, still boasting his abilities. Cyla would move towards the side, away from Sephiroth, after the second shot. But the man quickly adjusted his aim and now looked to fire a precision shot as he calculated whatever was necessary in his mind. The revolver now took on a different colour, something else and far more deadly was coming next.

Would Sephiroth intervene like he did last time?

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth unleashed a wave of fire with the swing of his sword, toward the man sitting at the desk in the back of the room. Sephiroth was mostly trying to analyse whether the man could fend for himself, or if he needed protection - and whether the agents would go out on a limb to offer that protection. Kagami's actions answered Sephiroth's questions. His Rankyaku clashed with the wave of the fire, and the two attacks cancelled each other out.

In the meantime, Sephiroth was observing Cyla's fight with the other agent, in case she needed help. By all accounts, it looked like her opponent held the advantage. The only time she managed to gain the upperhand, was with a surprise attack, when her opponent underestimated her. But now, he started firing, and his gun started to transform. Sephiroth had to help Cyla urgently. Looking at Kagami, Sephiroth tsch-ed, clearly concerned with the situation. But he had to risk it.

He sheathed his sword, flapped his wings and took off running toward Cyla. Cyla had saved him twice before, so he owed it to her.

Watch out, Cyla!

 

[Guren]

Cyla was in a jam as their battle quickly shifted into the agent's favour. Sephiroth, after having witness his attack failing, quickly moved to defend his ally. The Lunarian would move with great speed and agility and made it in the nick of time. Cyla would dash backwards as Sephiroth moved in between the two. The shock of seeing the prisoner before him startled the agent to a certain extent, forced him to fire prematurely. The shot fired towards Sephiroth's leg, feeling the pressure and heat of a fire enhanced round. Whether it had a lot of effect to a Lunarian remained to be seen. But the shot was directed towards the man's leg, hoping to impede his rapid movement.

Spoiler: DPR

Ammo round is C Rank
21-40: 0. Street Level + 1(C rank) = 41-60: 1. Wall/Tree Level

Whether Sephiroth moved or not to avoid this gun shot didn't change the following chain of events. The man in the back would move forward, his hands still folded in front of him. "It is time Shion."

And then it happened, from point blank Sephiroth would feel the brunt of an air wave on his back. A rankyaku was fired from behind him, but who? There wasn't anyone else. If the Lunarian turned around, he'd see Cyla lowering her right leg, steam emanating from it. Sephiroth, who'd most likely be startled by this betrayal, would be met with another attack from his left. "Rankyaku: Sen." Kogami said, launching a straight line, rankyaku towards the man's flank. Sephiroth was in a tight spot. An enemy supposedly in front of him, to the left of him and now behind him.

Spoiler: DPR

Cyla/Shion
21-40: 0. Street Level + 1(C rank) = 41-60: 1. Wall/Tree Level
Regular Rankyaku

Kogami
41-60: 1. Wall/Tree Level +1(C Rank) = 61-80: 2. Small Building Level
Rankyaku line

Regardless of the outcome, the man in the back would chuckle and leaned into his chair, marvelling at the display of his minions.

"Perfect. Shion you've played your part to perfection. Operation Odysseus has been completed. Now then, Prisoner 7855 how will you rise to this occasion?"

The boss would say, revealing that Shion had been masquerading as Cyla this entire time. The woman would tear off her face like a mask, revealing the agent that she was this entire time. Operation/Project Odysseus, marked after the famous king during the Trojan War. A masked betrayer, trying to ally her self with the distrusting Sephiroth. It was a tall order, but she succeeded with flying colours. All to lead him here into an ambush where they could perhaps defeat him through quantity. They all knew he had them beat individually, but now it turned 3 vs 1. How would he fare? And how was it possible that he hadn't seen this coming?

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth, seeing his new companion Cyla in trouble, took off, aiming to protect her. But, he also had a plan. He knew that he had protected Cyla before, and she had also protected him earlier - and Sephiroth knew that these agents saw all of this on camera. So his plan was a shrewd one. Go help Cyla, but if Kagami pursued thinking he could cut the desperate Sephiroth down from behind, Sephiroth would surprise him by suddenly turning around and lunging his sword into Kagami.

Unfortunately, none of that transpired, and the man sitting behind the desk was one step ahead - or rather, multiple steps ahead. When Sephiroth appeared between the agent and Cyla, a shot was fired toward him, but he unsheathed his sword in an Iaido attack, using it to deflect the projectile. Sephiroth was about to take off in an attempt to defeat the agent that Cyla was fighting, but in that moment, everything spiraled out of control. A strong attack hit Sephiroth from behind. His eyes widened in shock and blood came from his mouth. He stabbed his sword into the ground to support himself. His vision got blurry and he turned around, looking over his shoulder.

He saw Cyla grinning, pulling a mask off of her face. Cyla was never a companion. She was a double agent. Sephiroth grit his teeth and Lunarian fire erupted from him in rage. He turned around and was about to unleash hell on the fake, aiming to cut her down mercilessly. But in that moment, another attack hit him. Sephiroth's eyes went blank, and he collapsed forward, cursing under his breath.

Y-you... fucking... t-traitor...

His body hit the floor with a thud. In an instant, the fight was lost. Sephiroth was unconscious. Body broken. Mind broken. Betrayed. Once again.

END OF PART 1

 

[Guren]

"Such a disappointment. I expected great things from you, Prisoner 7855. To have been defeated here so easily, a shame. You are not worthy of the Jenova project. Toss him with the others, I have no need of a husk."

"Yes, Director Gendo!"

CP2 Base Part 2

Those words would echo in Sephiroth's mind, like a hazy dream the Lunarian drifted in and out of consciousness. He was betrayed yet again by one whom he assumed to be one of his own. His mind, shattered. His body broken and his will pacified. He was chained up and dragged somewhere unknown. He'd notice the shift in scenery through the vibrations of movement alone. Gone were the lush and soft vibrations of the jungle ground, but now he'd feel cobble stone and a lot more sounds. Eventually the man would slowly wake up, finding himself in a dark, almost forgotten dungeon cell. His wrists and ankles tied to thick chains that were attached to the wall he was placed against. Only a small window at the upper right would cast the faintest of light within the room. Droplets of water would also seep through the stone ceiling, this dungeon was decrepit and only those that were cast away were locked in here. To be forgotten by time and eventually swept up by it.

Sephiroth's chains would allow him to move around in this two person cell chamber. He could only move to the other end of the chamber and to the thick steel bars that kept him from leaving. With his consciousness now hopefully fully restored, he'd see someone at the opposite end of his cell room. Someone of a petite stature compared to his own, fully clad with dark leather clothing and sporting two massive black wings. She did not register Sephiroth's arrival and simply kept staring into the open window, casting her eye on the beautiful night sky. The moonlight penetrating the room within.

Without drive, without a will, and without his trademark katana. Sephiroth had been reduced to a husk and was nearly hollow. How would he pick himself up again?

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