Island Skypiea

[Larsi]

Original Post By: ziosa
Rping as Shandians and Gan Fall

Actions
"Speaking"
Thinking
"Attack Names"

Trial of Ball

Still trying to stay away from the balls, most of the Shandians are on guard but are distracted so dont immediately notice the divine soldiers coming at them. Some do notice however so are able to react to the axe dials, backing away from the enemies they try and counter with their own dial attacks or just dodge the attack; one accidentally walks into some of the surprise balls. The three who dont notice the soldiers coming are hit by the axe dials and are either taken out straight away or are very injured.

Laki has five come at her so takes a few shots, either trying to hit some of them or just to slow them down since they would need to dodge; retreating as she fires she tries to keep them at a distance. Firing a shot at the group charging at him, Genbo sees three of them in path of his bullets but cant see if they hit as the remaining 2 get close to him before he can see and fire again; taking out a impact dial, he uses it to try and blast both of them at the same time; taking a bit of damage in his hands from the recoil.

Kamakiri was near a large tree as the divine soldiers charge at him, moving behind the tree he ignites the breath dial in his burn blade and cuts the tree in half. Trying to take advantage of it, the Shandian uses his spear and Burn Blade to attack 4 of them.

The flash dials in Brahams guns make the 10 bullets he fires at the soldiers hard to see; he turns his attention to Yama, firing 5 shots at him quickly. He then moves before seeing if they hit since if he had missed anyone he would be in danger of being attacked.

Keeping an eye on Satori, Wiper notices the priest sending the giant ball he was previously sat on at him. Running from where he was standing, the ball hits the ground causing a large explosion; the Shandian leader had managed to run far enough that he was out of the blast radius. Looking back at the priest, Wiper aims his bazooka and fires a normal cannon ball at him just after he lands on the new ball.


Above Upper Yard

Flying on Pierre, Gan Fall surveys the situation down below him. Some people he didnt recognize were fighting God's Army, with the Shandians fighting them in another part as well.

Two people were fighting a bird that breathes fire near the milky river, it seemed to nearly be defeated so the old man keeps flying. A skeleton was fighting several divine soldiers "Thats something you dont see every day" Gan Fall comments to Pierre "Do you think they are from the Blue Sea? Only from down there could they have something so strange..."

As they fly further, several loud crashes alert them to a very large person fighting Nola and an odd creature fighting a priest. "Head down there Pierre" Neighing, the horse heads down towards the giant snake; just as they slowly reach them, something else catches Gan Falls attention. He spots a body lying on the floor while someone fights another priest nearby; the former God turns Pierre around and flies towards him instead.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: larsi
Angel Beach

Fletcher Speaking
McKinley Speaking
Narration

It had been a few hours since Captain McKinley had left to investigate the illegal trespassers of the country. Yet there had been no word back. Uncertain how to proceed, and not wanting to lose more men if something horrible had happened, crippled without a leader, the rest of the White Berets had remained shacked up in their base of operations on Lovely Street. However, after several hours of this, one of them had had enough. Fletcher was a young member of the squad, having only joined about a year ago. His blonde hair and freckles made him still look very young, though he was in fact 18 years old! Ready to prove himself useful to the brigade, he pushed the door open, ignoring the complaints of his fellow berets, before setting out, crawling across the ground towards Angel Beach, last known location of the captain and the rest.

It took him longer than he would have hoped, still unused to the sneaky approach used by his peers, even managing to dirty his uniform in the trek. Crawling onto the beach, the sight that met him horrified him. Almost the entire squad was there, yet none were moving, simply laying in the sand. Forgetting himself Fletcher rushed to his feet, quickly homing in on the body of Captain McKinley. Falling to his knees beside the large man, the young recruit felt panic rise within, then relief as he saw his officer's chest rising. Sir! Sir, what happened here?

The Captain groaned, trying to sit up, but fell back down. Damn, those invaders. They mean to kill God Enel. Fletcher froze. They what? Fear rising within, it took him a moment to realize the Captain was smiling. Of course, what a ridiculous notion. Who could kill God? What Fletcher didn't know was that McKinley secretly wished for them to be able to. He remembered a time before the tyranny of Enel, and longed for it. Perhaps these strangers could set them free?

Who's there? Fletcher rose to his feet, sure he just heard some noise from within the ship that lay washed ashore. Pulling out his sword, he turned to face whoever it may be.

Spoiler

10x5=50
Strength 16+5=21
Speed 13+2=15
15x2=30
Movement Speed 15
Reaction Speed 15
Vitality 10+2=12
12x2=24
Durability 12
Stamina 12
Martial Arts 11
11x2=22
Ittoryu/Nittoryu: 22

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: nardsss

Spoiler: Stats

Level 10
10x5=50

strength-(2)=2A
Speed-(2)+19=21
-Movement- 21
-Reaction- 21
Vitality-(2)+19=21
-Durability- 21
-Stamina- 21
Mind-(3)
-Botany- 6
(6x basic d-rank seeds)
Martial Art- 12
-Gun slinging- 24
(2x guns, 5 rounds a piece, 24 C-rank bullets total, range 24M (72Feet))

Taking action
Thinking
Speaking


After eating some delicious fish and taking a nice long nap, Smokey awoke, wanting to find his way home. Smokey left the abandoned boat he slept in that was washed ashore to only be greeted by a young boy, maybe not much older that 18 who had his sword drawn at smokey. "listen hear young man i don't want any confrontation after the night i just had" I need to get some clouds in me or else I'll get cranky. A sober smokey was not one to mess with, especially after a nap. It was the clouds that could make smokey the cool, calm, and collected type. The clouds taught him to be more loving, and in touch with nature and his soul.Still with sleep in his eyes smokey couldn't quite make out where he was or any of the surroundings. Knowing this situation wasn't ideal, Smokey pulled out his pistol and held it in his right hand. You have two choices here buddy. One, you can walk away and we'll pretend like we never saw each other. Or two, you have to deal with my friend here, and she doesn't show mercy.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: don smitheroni

Trial of Iron
Accross the milky road​

Casca and the professor dash towards the feathered beast as it descends to the vearth below. The professor activates his patented Dondigo Battle-Brawler in Mobility Mode in order to try and keep up with the young brave-hearted worrior by his side.

Spoiler: STATS

Professor Dondigo
race: human (2 str, 2 spd, 2 vit, +3 anything)
level 10x5 = 50 points

strength: +2

speed: 19+2
-reaction: 21
-mobility: 21

vitality: 19+2
-durability: 21
-stamina: 21

mind: 12+3
-science: 30

Casca
20x5 = 100
Human
+2 str, +5 speed, +2 vitality

strength: 31 (27+4)
speed: 40(30+10)
-reaction: 40
-movement: 40
vitality: 31.5(27.5+4)
-durability: 31
-stamina: 32
martial arts: 15.5
-straight sword: 31

Spoiler: Dondigo Battle Brawler #1

Dondigo Battle Brawler #1: (requires 30 science): a suit of powered armor that has two modes. The suit effects will have a 2 turn cool down after activating one of the modes. Destroyed after 3 street level attack or 1 wall/tree level attack. - 10 invention points
Modes:

1) Defensive mode (requires 21 vitality): the suits in this mode have their own durability and shield the user giving them +10 (lasts one turn)
Ex: Wall/Tree Level damage to you will become Street Level damage to you if you are wearing a Power Suit in this mode.
2) Mobility Mode (requires 21 speed): the suits in this mode use pneumatic actuators to provide the user +10 mobility (lasts one turn)

As they had presumed, the creature would not make it easy for them. A torrent of flames erupts from its mouth! Wide eyed, both Dondigo and Casca dash to their respective sides. And both were surprised to find themselves unharmed! That blast must have been the very last the beast could muster. Realizing this, the two strode forward, full pace, confident that this attack would be the final blow.

As they close in they raise their swords high at the giant birds wing-pits, where the wings connect to the body. Simultaneously they slice at the birds body, if they should be successful in rendering they birds wings useless then Casca shall immediately turn around and mount the creatures back, hoping to decapitate it.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: larsi
Makeshift Trial of Strings

Fuza let loose a tired, painful croak as her wings were pierced. It was all she could do to land on her shaky feet, claws feebly digging for grip on the ground. Fury and pain fought for dominance, but under the surface another factor started to emerge. Fatigue. Her dial expended, with little to no energy left, it was all the poor bird could do to to turn its head, following the movements of the quicker of her two foes, the woman.

In a last ditch effort the bird attempted to strike out, stabbing its beak into the woman's chest. However, it made no move to avoid the attack for its neck, knowing that its time was over. And with how weakened she was, Fuza knew that her attack would not cause significant damage. Yet she would not simply roll over and surrender.

Shura sensed that Fuza was drawing her last. But there was nothing he could do, although he silently gave a prayer to the loyal beast. It had served him well, over the course of many a battle. However, there was no more time left to mourn. He was faced with yet another adversary, much more worthy than the emotional fool he had ended moments ago. He felt warm blood seep down from his chest where the crossbow bolt had hit. Although it was a shallow hit, it was a hit nonetheless. And now this man had stopped his strike, only allow him to deal superficial damage as well. He stood there momentarily, unsure whether or not to retract his weapon, or push the attack. That's when he sensed the biggest shock yet.

Ohm's presence was fading, while the three other life sources over there were still lively enough. Shura didn't like the other priest, but he had to give him credit where credit was due. None had ever passed the Trial of Iron. Yet here just that seemed to have happened. Fear overtook him, and with it, his fight reflex kicked in. He knew he had to end this man as quick as possible, should he have any hope of surviving his allies who were sure to be here soon. Reactivating his heat dial, Shura released yet another wave of heat from the tip of his lance, leaning into his lance, using both arms. He knew the other man was stronger overall, but surely the injuries in his arm must affect it somewhat.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: dr_ali
This is zeus taking action / narrator.
this is zeus thinking.
this is zeus talking.

after having some lone time thinking about himself and his goals, zeus finally decided to pick up that piece of paper his crew left for him and decided to follow the directions to catch up with his crew mates. zeus read something about "Sky Island".

Spoiler: old scrolls showing maps about sky islands

The first thing that came to the giants head was:

How can an Island be lifted up in the sky?
then he immediatly thought of something else:
how can a giant walk in the sky?

Spoiler: zeus imagining how a sky island would look like

he knew he needed something decent to bear his weight, especially now that the ship of the crew is no where around.
being a blacksmith, he first thought he needs to bulid something out of iron:
iron is a strong material that can bear pressure, but it's also heavy making it more difficult to move and easier to be drown.

he thought about using lighter minerals such as AL+3, thought it would be too expensive to buy.

HE finally decided to make something classic, woodly boat.
he made it in two days.

Spoiler: zeus boat

he set sail the third day.

Spoiler: sailing

the giant sat alone, he started thinking:
I wonder what Joby and the others are doing. did they fall? i should keep looking up in case they fell.
the paper had numbers, coordinates. zeus leaned back, relaxed, took the piece of paper by his right hand and directed on top of his head. his eyes were like little mice moving here and there, from number to number once, and into the beautiful sky fearing his friends would"fell" once more.

Spoiler: skyseeing

zeus hated long travels. he closed his eyes for one moment, he heard something aggrevating from the sea.

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!
Zeus shouted.

Spoiler: hello from beneath

it was a sea eruption.

BUT I HAVE YET TO REACH MY DESTINATION!
zeus tried to steer his boat away, but no use.

zeus boat with zeus himself were both launched up in the sky, the Boat was destroyed.
at that moment, zeus thought that with his weight, and the speed he's falling at, he is definitly going to die the moment he hits the water.
zeus thought about his friends:
"i wasn't able to see them, i want to see them again!" he thought.

Spoiler: zeus's memories

he also thought about his fate:
IS THIS HOW WILL IT ALL ENDS?! IS THIS IS HOW A PROUD GIANT SHOULD DIE? IS THIS IS WHAT FATE HAS FOR ME?!
zeus shouted.
the moment he felt his ascention started to cease and his falling is about to begin, something happened.

Spoiler: zeus's savior

a big ass Bird appeared and grabbed zeus and flew him away.
at first, zeus thought:
the gods still care for me.
but then he had other thoughts:
regardless of why i was saved, this bird probably thinks i'm an insect ( because of my horns ) and wants to eat me.
i must do something, but i must wait for the perfect moment.

10 minutes later, zeus saw an opening in the sky, when he looked downwards in the sea, he saw remaining of sea ships wreckges.
THIS IS THE PLACE!
as he shouted and as soon as the bird looked at zeus, zeus grabbed his blades and injured the birds leg that was carrying him, as zeus was falling down in an insane speed, the bird was chasing after him.

" even if my falling speed manged to outpace the bird, i would still shatter to pieces the moment i hit that ship wreck.

zeus grabbed his blades again, this time throwing at at the bird head, strangling the bird from the neck, zeus was able to slow down his falling speed by 75%. the bird still came after zeus who stabbed him with his other blade,
at that moment another sea eruption occured benenth the two fighting.
zeus thought that its either now or never, he jumped into the board of the wrecked ship, he hit it head first thus he lost conciousness.....

the next thing zeus saw when opened his eyes was:

Spoiler: Finally!

he finally made it.
he heared soemthing, a fimilar voice, and saw an afro hair that he recognized.
it was: NARDsSs
in front of him was a mysterious individual.
zeus was still waken up.
" i should stay here, there might be more of them, i must have the surprise attack factor"

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: joby

TRIAL OF IRON​

A pretty sizable grin cracked across Jobymamushi's face as he watched the pressurized air he had launched at the priest burry itself deep within his chest. The torrent caused blood to spray out like a heavy mist as it tore away at Ohm's unguarded vitals. The priest's defense had been impeccable considering the situation he had placed himself in by challenging both Jobymamushi and Kiki--to finally land a clean blow on the man filled Jobymamushi with a mix of relief and excitement. Jobymamushi didn't need to sense an aura to tell that the man was finished. The fight had left Ohm's eyes. Live or die, the man could no longer harm anyone. If he idolized Enel as much as Shalki had said the priests did, then soon too Ohm's very world was about to collapse. The life he would lead from here on out would be a very different one from the one he had lived up until this point.

If Jobymamushi were a kinder mink, he might have left it at that.
But this was not the case.
This was not that kind of story.

All the while, the troublesome snake which had parted Jobymamushi from his left hand, was giving Kiki some trouble it seemed. Kiki jumped up and launched both feet sideways in the snake's direction--still standing, glued to the top of Kiki's head, this experience was pretty disorienting. Oh god--blrmmmphhh!!! Don't get sick on Kiki-tan! Do NOT get sick on Kiki-tan! After failing to land a counter attack, Kiki had been left exposed, in mid air, as the snake redirected it's attack and moved in to bite down on Kiki's voluptuous thigh! Fool me twice! HEEHEE!

Jobymamushi quickly finds the center of gravity within his stance, even at such a preposterous angle and swallows an enormous amount of air, causing his torso to expand almost instantly--like an airbag! The meat around his forearms rippled outward, gathered in fleshy bunches, and bounced back towards his shoulders as steam began to seep out of every poor on his body--his skin turning red. GEAR SECOND! He felt a rush of blood and oxygen surge to his brain as his heart pounded in his chest, not so much pumping blood as it was catapulting it through his veins.

Twisting his neck around at an uncomfortable angle to stare the snake straight in the eyes, Joby sticks his tongue out and suddenly all of the air from his torso shifts to his cheeks as he coats his entire head in a shining onyx aura, utilizing his armament haki hardening to strengthen his rubber cheeks as they compressed the mixture of air and stomach bile and fishbones and salted plums into a horrifying toxic mess! Pointing his large rubbery nose at the snake's face as it draws in towards them, Jobymamushi sprays an explosive shotgun-like blast of air and.... uhmmm... gross stuff, straight at Nola's face, attempting to cause an unpleasant sensory experience in and around her nostrils and or eyes(which may cause her to falter).

JOBYJUTSU SECRET TECHNIQUE: JOBY JOBY NO- "BLOW IT OUT YOUR NOSE! #1 BUFFET!"!!!

Needing to be efficient and not waste an opportunity with gear second activated, as soon as Joby's nose rocket had fired off, he shot his right arm out toward Ohm's throat, attempting to skewer it onto the teeth of his tiger fork. If he was successful, the priest could no longer count himself among the living, and Jobymamushi would retract his arm back toward himself as quickly as it had left him,--retrieving Ohm's corpse for later use.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: smileyman
Trial of Iron

Spoiler: Font Key

Internal Thoughts
Speech
Actions

Sometimes ill do the internal though in 3rd person. then it will just be normal text.

Trial of Iron

Ohm's vision was blurry. His sunglasses had shattered upon impact, now discardee somewhere in the pile he was lying on. He felt warm liquid running down his back. Was it sweat, blood or both? He could not tell. Either way his entire body ached. Next to him he felt the massive body of the serpent stir. Maybe it would finish them off? He had vaguely noticed that it already had injured one of his foes.

He sat up, trying to focus his his vision, trying to bring some clarity when it happened. Something crashed into his chest, impaling him and sending the priest crashing even further into the pile of debris. He opened his mouth ready to scream in agony, yet all that came out was blood, creating a crimson spray across the air, splattering on the ground before him. Not knowing what else to do, the priest tried grabbing for the weapon, trying to stop his foe from retrieving it and possibly leave him vulnerable to the giant snake. However, in his death haze he had not realized the weapon never even touched him, only the air pressure did. Feeling lkke a fool, Ohm could do nothing but fade.

Meanwhile, Nola who had been attempting to attack the giant suddenly found herself at the receiving end of an attack. However, her reactions were quick enough to adjust herself accordingly, moving below the kick, letting it pass over her head. With a hiss she shot forward, attempting to bite down on the outside of the giant's right thigh. The ground shook as she moved, and ruins crumbled, while Ohm felt the pile he rested on shift. The jungle cried as the God of old fought the would be Godslayers.

Kiki struck with lightning speed but it wasn't enough. The snake moved like a being from nightmares, he zigged and zagged like gravity didn't matter. Kiki was shocked to bear witness as the snake bore its fangs at him, like he was some helpless fly caught in a trap. He had committed to the counter-attack with both feet, he was midair and unable to avoid the snakes counter. All he could think was "This is why giants aren't made to fly." but he had no intention of remaining open to assault and immediately activated hardening haki around his tight as he prepared himself mentally for being gouged.

Spoiler: DPR

Snake DPR 81-99: 5. Large Building Level
Kiki DPR 41-60: 3. Large Building Level
Hardening: +2= 5. Town Level

Makeshift Trial of String

~Requiem Aranea~

Spoiler

Shalki's husk of a body still beeps for help.
{IMMEDIATE TREATMENT REQUIRED!
IMMEDIATE TREATMENT REQUIRED!
IMMEDIATE TREATMENT REQUIRED!}
Inside Shalki's mind his conscious drifted off into a nightmarish dream.

​

Then Kiki felt it. He did not pay the snake any further attention, he was in full panic mode. He felt something which he had completely missed and it made him cold to the core. He screamed, "CAPTAIN SHALKI IS DOWN!!"

Spoiler: Observation Haki

Second phase activated.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: larsi
Trial of Ball

As the fifteen divine soldiers face off against the equal numbered Shandians, blood is immediately spilled, three of the intruders quickly taken out, while another one touches one of the balls. As the ball pops it releases an explosion engulfing the Shandian, but also catching his foe, sending the soldier flying into the tree trunk, then falling towards towards the forest floor.

Another divine soldier slips as he attempts to land near his foe, also falling to his death at the roots of the great trees, his scream audible for several seconds before going quiet.

A third is overpowered by the counterattack, slammed against the tree trunk, unconscious, but somehow not knocked off like the others. There now being 12 soldiers and 11 Shandians, the soldiers without a foe instead decided to ambush a Shandian occupied with one of their fellow soldiers, in an attempt to end them quickly. All four of them reactivated their axe dials, aiming to cut the back of their unsuspecting prey. Meanwhile, the last 8 who had clashed evenly stood ready, waiting for a followup from their foe.

The five that faces off against Gembo were quickly reduced to four as a bullet found the forehead of one of them. Another landed on the ground, clutching a bloodied arm, as his dodge had not been quick enough. The third however managed to evade cleanly, simply charging ahead while the previous took a couple of seconds to recuperate before following, his left arm pretty weak, if not entirely useless. The last two had not yet been targeted, but as they neared the man, he pulled out a weapon they were all too familiar with. Not wanting to underestimate his impact dial, the two soldiers struck as one, activating their axe dials, striking back at his attack. Their two bladed attacks were by themselves weaker than the impact, but together they cancelled out the blast. As this clash happened, the third soldier who had been shot at, but managed to avoid fully, caught up. Leaping up in the air, he went above the clash, readying his own axe dial. Thrusting his arm forward, he released a cutting airblade towards Genbo's face, while he was still occupied by the other two.

As this was going on, two of the men chasing Laki fell to the ground, fatal bulllet wounds pouring out blood that painted the wood red. Not paying their fallen comrades much heed, the two that managed to dodge the bullets immediately followed the last that had not been targeted, closing in on the Shandian from three directions, ready to strike her down with their impact dials.

Kamakiri's fiery blade swiftly struck down three of its four targets, the last barely dodging as screams of horror as tbeir blazing bodies illuminated tbe dark forest. The remaining seven attempted to surround the Shandian, striking with their axe dials as one.

Braham's flashy bullets were rather effective, felling three of its targets, while another two took grazing shots on their torso, the red dye in their robes looking more macabre than it actually was. Those two fell behind though, while the other five charged at Braham while he was preoccupied with their commander. Meanwhile, Yama who was the most seasoned fighter there apart from Satori, yelled his battle cry, invigorating his men, as he activated his impact dials. The bullets scattered off their initial trajectory, all but one completely missing the huge man, while a last one grazed his side. Although it drew blood, Yama was not phased, the wound only being superficial, under his right arm against his ribs. The five men that charged Braham surrounded him together with Yama who now pressed on. Yama being the twelve on the clock, the soldiers were 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 and going in first, striking with their axe dials, Yama coming towards Braham as a follow up attack.

Satori's face was that of great glee as laughter rebounded off the trees. He leapt off the ball, barely escaping the collective explosion of the explosions of the bazooka and explosives within the ball. His two brothers echoed him, although their joy was not as intense as that of the priest, likely worried of the power of the Shandian. O' foolish infidel! You will witness the wrath of me, one of the hands of god! Finishing his taunt with another laugh, Satori jumped off his current ball, the force of the jump sending the giant orb crashing down towards Wiper. Landing atop another, he quickly repeated this process, until he had sent a total of five orbs towards Wiper. The first contained shuriken that would be expelled in any direction. Second and third were harmless, containing confetti and balloons, while fourth and fifth both contained a poison cloud, sure to drain the energy of anyone that inhaled it. Hotori and Kotori settled down on either side outside the blast area, waiting for Wiper to attempt to escape. Meanwhile, up above, Satori rested atop another ball, watching for a reaction.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: ranger

Makeshift Trial of String​

Spoiler: Evil

Gatsu's torn left arm clung to the lance as he felt the heat from within it rise yet again.
My bolt is still lodged within him. If I can just hit it again...
The priest was already pushing against the mercenaries strength, but as Gatsu had taken heavy damage he couldn't hold against the spear anymore. With another push from Shura, the rest of the ashen forearm past his elbow blew off.
"GAAAHRAA!" He shouted as he released his left arm to trample toward Shura. He eyed the bolt.
Fuck!!! ...I can do more then just cry GOD DAMNIT!!!

Gatsu's shoulder dislocated slightly as his unsupported arm bore pressure onto it. Shura, now in a full lunge position using both arms. Gatsu's body shifted as his left side was pushed back. His right was aching to push forward. Gatsu tackled into his enemies chest. He aimed his right shoulder to the bolt that had been shot into Shura earlier. Even if the bolt just broke off rather than piercing deeper, at least Gatsu would be able to move Shura off of his great sword.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: larsi
Trial of Iron

Night was falling. The coldness was creeping in. Nothingness nagged at Ohm's throat. His purpose in life was to free people. Now the freedom was being given to him. Yet he didn't want it. There silence was falling over him, suffocating him, shoving him under. Maybe the burdens of life he had freed his challengers from were worth staying away from this emptiness. He tried to speak, but no words escaped his mouth. He wasn't even sure if he was opening his mouth. He tried to move, but nothing happened. He-

He felt the first sensation in what felt like forever. A strike towards his throat, then........ nothing.

Nola felt bile and good spray across her face as she lunged at the giant. Although she was well used to a myriad of smells, the force of this made the giant snake recoil, closing her mouth momentarily, as well as her eyes. Shaking her head, the bile was discarded, spreading across the ground around the giant snake. Opening her eyes again, she searched for her prey, seeing him having just passed her, but still mid air. Twisting her body, causing the ground to shake mightily, she turned and tried to bite Kiki's back, before he could reach the ground.

Angel Beach

Fletcher saw the stranger draw a gun, aiming it at him. Instinctively he perked up, placing his sword before him, ready to parry any projectile aimed for him. He started to open his mouth, ready to speak at the hostile invader. However, as the first word left his mouth, it was drowned out by the immense blast as something crashed into the ground nearby.

TASTE MY BLADES!

Fletcher was at a loss of words. The... creature that roared the words at him was just... huge. He was unsure if he even could reach it's knee. He felt his body starting to shake. He had almost forgotten about the other man. The new foe was too much. He felt a touch to his shoulder, and feeling caught off guard, the young soldier swung around, swinging his blade, wanting to strike down whoever this new foe was. However, his blade was stopped by another, the sound of metal clanging against each other resonating clearly across the beach.

Relax, boy. Lillian spoke calmly, her emerald green eyes meeting Fletcher's. The senior soldier in the White Berets smiling reassuredly at the recruit. Her face, scarred and tough brought a sort of calm to the boy, and he lowered his sword, turning back towards the two intruders. Meanwhile Lillian pushed past him, walking onto the dunes before him, showing no weakness. Had she come to protect him?`She stopped a few feet in front of Fletcher, her sword raised towards the two of them. You are both trespassing into this country without permission. Submit and face your punishment. Any further missteps will only worsen your charges.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: don smitheroni

Trial of Iron
Accross the milky road​

Casca dashes forth attempting to slice into the large birds wing and through several tendons in the process. However, as she does, the creature makes a last ditch effort to deal some damage. It stretches out its head aiming its beak straight for Casca's chestplate! "Make it a little easier why don't you..." Simply stepping to the right and raising her arms above her head she is able to make the strike a glancing blow! The creatures neck fully extended inches in front of Casa's chest, she couldn't ask for better positioning...

Bringing down her blade with all her force, it slices right through the beasts feathered neck, severing its head from its body and ending this fight for good. However, do to the kerfuffle on the adjacent side, the professor completely misses his mark, stumbling over and finding himself once again flat on his ass. He looks black and sees Casca standing triumphantly over the deceased corps of their foe. He couldn't help but feel quite useless, having done nothing in the final moments but stumble over. But more than that, he felt relief. Relieved that he and his friend were alright... that's when he heard the sound that had been buried in the heat of battle...

Cpu didn't even have enough power to emergency pilot the body. Rather the energy left within his capacitor was used to issue a cry for help​

{IMMEDIATE TREATMENT REQUIRED!
IMMEDIATE TREATMENT REQUIRED!
IMMEDIATE TREATMENT REQUIRED!}

What took over the professor now was a sense of overwhelming dread. "Casca! We have to move now! Shalki is in trouble!"

"What!?" Casca regaines focus on her surroundings and notices the emergency tone from Shalki. She looks around and notices that Gatsu is nowhere in sight. "Where is Gatsu?" She shouts as she begins running towards the ruins which obstruct their view Shalki and his battle.

"He went to help Shalki in his battle with the other priest!" Dondigo shouted as Casca ran passed him. The feeling of uselessness once again began to consume him. He knew he would be of no help in battling a foe so powerful. "Damn it all!... If I can't make a difference then what am I doing here!" He glances over at the corps of the fire breathing creature, and his mind begins churning. "...I might not be any help in a fight... but there's one thing I know I can do..." He stands up and walks over to the creatures severed head. Bending down to one knee he begins examining the body looking for a possible source of the flames it so eagerly shot forth. "Hmmm... What's this now?"

Meanwhile Casca rounds the corner of the ruins to find a terrible scene strune out before her...

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: chris mic
Trial of Swamp

Gedatsu felt branches breaking against his body, snapping one after another, scratching his face, ripping at his hair. Then he stopped. His face planted against the trunk of the tree, the priest groaned, falling towards the ground, breaking even more branches before landing on his back in the grass. Slowly rising to a sitting position, he spoke to no one in particular. And so I defeated the foolish tree who thought it smart to stand in my way! Blood ran down the priest's face, and the ground around him was littered with branches, yet the tree itself stood in its spot as it had for years. He spotted the weird creature approaching. Chuckling, he directed his next words towards the sorry being faced with the wrath of a priest of God! So it was you who placed the tree in my path? You shall pay for hindering the will of God! Rising to his feet, Gedatsu trembled from the shock to his head. It had done little to improve his intelligence.

Lepi made his way towards Gedatsu, standing approximately 8 feet away from him. He stopped his sprint in a cartoony manner as he heard the words of the priest.

Hm? No, you got it wrong, man! It was not me who put that tree on your path! But I can see why you'd think this, you are hurt and confused aren't you? There is a lot of blood on you, you might need help cleaning it up later... I'm sorry for being so hostile earlier

Lepi took a moment for himself before he turned his frowned upside down, adjusting his hat and putting his right hand forward, like he was waiting for a handshake. There is no beef between us! the young fishman thought to himself.

My name is Lepi! I am a fishman, VERY! And who are you again, pal?

The naivete of the fishman... would it be his undoing, or benefit him? In any case, Lepi's smile indicated he put his truth completely in Gedatsu, going for the friendliest approach.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: larsi
Trial of Swamp

As the tails grip loosened, the soldier found himself falling towards the ground, however only a mere five feet, barely enough to cause bruises. Landing face first on the grass, he groaned. However, realizing the danger he had just escaped, the soldier stumbled to his feet, starting to run forward before even fully on his feet. Fear apparent on his face, he held no regard where he was running, only focusing on trying to put some distance between himself and that monster. However only after a few seconds he felt the ground giving in. However his momentum carried him forward several meters before he properly sank into the swamp he had carelessly ran into. It was at this point that Xatch made his move, and unless he somehow altered his trajectory as the swamp came into view, he would likely find himself stuck in the swamp. Meanwhile the other soldier came to a halt at the edge of the swamp, standing there uncertain of what he could do to save his friend.

Gedatsu face was a grim mask as he regarded Lepi, listening to his words. The blood running down his face madd him look even more imposing. He chuckled, though just as the words he spoke, it made no sound, as be had once more forgotten to breathe, let alone open his mouth. This is the blood of my vanquished foe, the tree whose body parts lay scattered around me! He gestured at the sticks. If he wasn't covered in blood, his face would still be red, the loss of oxygen catching up to him. He eyed the extended hand lf the fishman, fury blazing in his eyes. I am Gedatsu, High Priest of God Enel! Did you not listen before? You must truly be an fool! I pity you.

And since he took pity upon the creaturd, he found himself reaching out to shake Lepi's hand. However, in his delirious state of mind, he accidentally activated his jet dial, sending his arm flying towards Lepi's stomach in the last second. Finally, in pained agony of his clothes being ripped, Gedatsu opened his mouth, letting out a cry of sorrow.

Spoiler

Jet Punch (ジェットパンチ, Jetto Panchi?): Gedatsu activates one of the extinct Jet Dials on his elbows to throw a punch so fast that he disappears. He dislikes using this technique however because activating the Jet Dial tears his clothing (particularly the part of his sleeves around the elbows).
(41 mastery, 41 strength)
DPR: B

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: dr_ali

Angel Beach

Fletcher saw the stranger draw a gun, aiming it at him. Instinctively he perked up, placing his sword before him, ready to parry any projectile aimed for him. He started to open his mouth, ready to speak at the hostile invader. However, as the first word left his mouth, it was drowned out by the immense blast as something crashed into the ground nearby.
Fletcher was at a loss of words. The... creature that roared the words at him was just... huge. He was unsure if he even could reach it's knee. He felt his body starting to shake. He had almost forgotten about the other man. The new foe was too much. He felt a touch to his shoulder, and feeling caught off guard, the young soldier swung around, swinging his blade, wanting to strike down whoever this new foe was. However, his blade was stopped by another, the sound of metal clanging against each other resonating clearly across the beach.

Relax, boy. Lillian spoke calmly, her emerald green eyes meeting Fletcher's. The senior soldier in the White Berets smiling reassuredly at the recruit. Her face, scarred and tough brought a sort of calm to the boy, and he lowered his sword, turning back towards the two intruders. Meanwhile Lillian pushed past him, walking onto the dunes before him, showing no weakness. Had she come to protect him?`She stopped a few feet in front of Fletcher, her sword raised towards the two of them. You are both trespassing into this country without permission. Submit and face your punishment. Any further missteps will only worsen your charges.

This is zeus taking action/ narrator.
this is zeus thinking.
this is zeus shouting.

zeus knew this new individual arrival was not so much on his side, not to mention, she was not afraid of him. zeus was never the less expecting a decent fight, he wasn't going to take it easy or to hold back since he is fighting a woman.

Even though she's a women, she's also a guard, a threatnenig one. she looks confident to the point she ain't scared of me.

WE ARE PIRATES! WE DON'T NEED PERMISSION, WE CAN GO WHEREVER WE DESIRE TO GO!


BATTLE STARTS!

Spoiler: Martial Arts:

Rushing Chaos

Spoiler: Martial Arts:

- While sprinting, Zeus executes a powerful double-slash attack. To perform it he swings the blades in a 45 degree angle from his chest at both sides of the opponent (requires 21 mastery, 11 movement, 11 strength) - DPR: C

arms of olympus: Zeus swings his blades around him self in incredible speed to deny incoming small throwables up to 10 at a time.
11 mastery, strength: clashes with DPR: D
31 mastery, strength: clashes with DPR: C
51 mastery, strength: clashes with DPR: B
71 mastery, strength: clashes with DPR: A
91 mastery, strength: clashes with DPR: S

Chain Haymaker : Zeus wrap up the chains around his fists and delivers a huge haymaker (a close-fist over the shoulder arm bash). Zeus bends the blades underline his wrist and forearm to serve as an additional lever (requires 11 mastery, 21 strength) - DPR: C

Rising Fury - Zeus performs a powerful attack that launches his opponent into the air. To start his single blade first makes contact with the ground. Then he pulls it with magnificent power to hit his opponent from an inferior angle, a follow up attack via the 2nd blade is also done to launch the opponent even higher up from the ground. the blades hit the opponent so fast from a 20 degree angle but the hit is not particularly “ staggering” but rather with the handles so that it can serve the purpose of this move ( launching the opponent flying in the air ) (requires 21 mastery, 21 strength) - DPR: C

Spear of Chaos - First aiming, Zeus throws his chained blade to impale his opponent and yank him towards him. If Zeus is able to hit the opponent from the first blade hit then he pulls him and delivers a huge slash by his second blade. If Zeus is unable to hit the target from his first blade throw, he uses his second blade to do the same mechanism and if the second blade hit, he pulls his opponent and simply shoulder tackle him. (requirements 31 mastery, 31 strength) - DPR: C (each hit)

out of the blue : Zeus uses his chains to grab an object and throw it towards his opponent. Using both of his blades, Zeus can throw heavier throwables such as boulders. (requires 21 mastery, 31 strength) - DPR: C

Plume of Chaos - After the light attack “ Rushing chaos” Zeus can add a another Combo Finisher if there is an opportunity. This finisher includes 4-8 hits in a row with the last hit being a leap by Zeus in the air where he pulls his blades back, stretching his arms as much as possible and the pulls it back forward towards his opponent smashing him into the ground. (requires 41 mastery, 41 strength, 31 movement) - DPR: B (combined)

Chaos Slam - While sprinting, Zeus leaps into the air and perform a powerful chain-slam attack. the attack does not hit with the chains, but rather the blades. This is to increase the speed of the attack. So Zeus grabs his blades from the handles and not from the chain as in " Plume of Chaos " and rains down a double blade slam on the opponent from a superior perspective. (requires 31 mastery, 41 strength, 41 movement) - DPR: B

Quick Retreat : Zeus sticks his chains in a nearby wall/ object and uses the pulling force to evade. Zeus can either stick one blade into the wall to evade and use the other blade to stick it to an throwable object to throw at his opponent. or he could use both blades to evade x2 times quicker. Movement speed is equal to weapon mastery during this technique or 1/2 weapon mastery with one blade and can be at most one tier higher than the users movement speed. (requires 41 mastery, 31 strength)

chain stance : Zeus changes his stances quite rapidly, thus, giving a very small window for countering or evading for all of his attacks. (requires 51 mastery, 51 movement speed)
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Fire of Hades : the blades of chaos were forged at the depths of hades, with enough development, the blades can activiate " the fire of hades " which increase all damage and " burn effects " on the enemies. (requires 61 mastery)

inferno blades: ( while fire of hades is activated ) Zeus ignites up his blades by friction, runs towards the opponent, jumps in the air, and brings his flaming blades down on the ground inflicting burn damage. (requires 61 mastery, 61 strength, 51 movement) - DPR: A

hell gates: ( while fire of hades is activated ) Zeus throw his chain blades in a manner they are wrapped around his opponent, completely paralyzing their movement. Zeus ignites his blades inflicting massive burn damage. The opponent can break out of the chains if their strength is equal to or greater than Zeus's weapon mastery. (requires 61 mastery, 41 strength) - DPR: B

meteor attack : ( while fire of hades is activated ) zeus grabs a huge rock with his blades throwing it up in the sky rushing towards his opponent, here he ignites his blades to from a huge meteor, he can either add additional heat to shatter the rock converting it to several falling meteors or keep it as a single giant flaming rock. it ignites and directs the rock, but this time it can carry heavier things and deal more damage with burn damage. (requires 71 mastery, 71 strength, 51 movement) - DPR: A (meteor) or B (each small piece)

Level 10 x 5 = 50
Giant racial (+8 strength, +7 vitality, -2 mind)
Strength: 13+8=21
Speed: 21
-reaction: 21
-movement: 21
Vitality: 3+7
-durability: 10
-stamina: 10
Mind: 2-2=0
Marital Arts: 11
-Hades Blades: 22
[/SPOILER]

zeus sprints towards the female guard, he swings his blades in both directions with full strength. a smoke of dust is scattered due to his blade attack, zeus performs Rushing Chaos.
zeus stops his attacks.

THIS IS YOUR FINAL WARNING WALK OFF OR NEXT TIME I WON'T STOP UNTIL YOU ARE DROPPED DOWN!

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: larsi
Makeshift Trial of Strings

Absently Shura felt the presence of Fuza fading as his trusty bird companion left this world. He had no more time or attention to spare for his bird however, as his foe was as determined to end him as Shura himself was to end Gatsu. As his foe lunged forward, it took the High Priest a split second to realize what his goal was, and by that time it was too late to fully avoid. Moving back and to the left, Shura dodged so that Gatsu wouldnt hit his body. Still having his foot placed on the large sword belonging to his foe, he dragged it with him as he moved, sliding it across the ground. Pushing thd metal slab further, he sent it across the ground, away from its owner. At the same time his happened, Gatsu crashed into the tip of the bolt that stuck out of Shura's chest, pushing it further in, before snapping it off due to the new angle.

The priest roared in agony, before moving backwards towards the sword he had procured, biting his teeth against the pain. He kept his eyes on Gatsu, his lance ready to strike should the wounded man make a move. Out of the corner of his eye he sees one of the two people who had slain Fuza make her appearance, approaching the mangled body of the half machine foe from before. The area around Shalki would still have several near invisible strings spread throughout it, leaving anyone who ventured there restricted and then stuck. And although she could see Shalki being strung up, it was doubtful that Casca could easily navigate through the strings. He sensed that the new arrival was about as strong as his current foe, while the one by Fuza was oh so much weaker.

Grinning at Gatsu, Shura bent down while still moving and grabbed the hilt of the sword, spinning as he did so. His strength was not as much as his foe, yet he could at least do this. Sending it sliding acrlss the ground, the blade cradhed through the dirt, settling nicely within the center of the nest of strings. Finishing hks pirouette, Shura now ran forward, away from Gatsu. Towards the body of Fuza and the weakest link of his three current foes. Gatsu would likely struggle to understand why since he didn't know of the location of his dear professor, and Casca would have to make a choice.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: xatch
Trial Of Swamp

The newly freed priest had started to scurry away in a fit of fright, but had managed to get himself into an even more "sticky wicket"
Larsi said:

Fear apparent on his face, he held no regard where he was running, only focusing on trying to put some distance between himself and that monster. However only after a few seconds he felt the ground giving in. However his momentum carried forward several meters before he properly sank into the swamp he had carelessly ran into.

The fearfully fleeing priest had found himself stuck and slowly sinking a swampy death trap. Unbeknown to Xatch the current state of his target, he continued to dive head first as fast as he could headlong at where he knew/felt his target would be. Once clearing the canopy Xatch had little to no time to read/react to what he was doing. Already being mid air there was little that could be done to alter his trajectory, "Bare Bones" was going to continue his dive, now with both arms out stretched at his now stuck and sinking opponent. As the other priest was seemingly helpless and basically a bi-stander watching from the sturdy ground near the swampy trap, Xatch attempts to dive into the partially sinking priest, using his his speed and momentum to drive the priest down faster into the swamp to expedite the slow sinking death, while simultaneously performing a hand spring off the upper half of the "divine torso" in order to land on the solid shore near the onlooking priest.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: nardsss
Narration/taking action
speaking
thinking

Before the young lad who pulled his sword on smokey could make a move, smokey heard loud footsteps heading towards his direction. As he squinted his 3 already squinty eyes, he recognized the giant being with horns as Zeus his crew mate. Well this is going to end quick Zeus will just smash the poor guy to smithereens. knowing that it was about to be over, smokey decided now was a good time to get a little inebriated by some herbs and he wanted to have a little fun as well. Smokey lit up a J and jumped back a few feet and fired his gun at the young lad. I cant let Zeus have all the fun!

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: joby

TRIAL OF IRON/Lending a 'Hand' in TRIAL OF STRINGS​

Spoiler: O.O.C.

It doesn't effect my actions this turn either way but @Larsi I don't think you can say that Smileyman is still in the air when the snake turns around to attack. Kiki launched that attack two turns ago now, so even if he was much much slower than the snake, his action still needs to resolve according to turn order before the snake would be able to attack again. Otherwise I think it is unfairly limiting Smiley's options and potentially a rule break.

Jobymamushi let out a sigh of relief, canceling his Gear 2nd as his putrid intervention manages to help Kiki avoid injury from the giant snake's toxic jaws. He had no idea where the beast had come from, but it seemed different from the dog from earlier--it wasn't under order's from the priest or Enel it would seem. To be perfectly honest, Joby would have liked to avoid causing the creature too much unnecessary harm. He didn't have any ill-will towards it for taking his hand.

As its massive body writhed about, the light of the moon danced off the many thousands of thousands of scales which covered its form. The ground shook about terribly as the snake moved. The mink had not noticed the day turn to night, the battle with the Iron Priest Ohm and now this strange and gigantic snake, had absorbed all his attention. As his eyes adjusted to the moonlight, the clearing of the ruins were almost glowing in its brightness.

Then Kiki felt it. He did not pay the snake any further attention, he was in full panic mode. He felt something which he had completely missed and it made him cold to the core. He screamed, "CAPTAIN SHALKI IS DOWN!!"

The snake was now just in front of the river of clouds which separated the group of Everything Pirates, but Joby was focused on what was happening across the river. A chill shot up Joby's spine. --Nani!? Shalki is down!?! His eyes shot over across the river to the battle well underway. Horror struck Joby's heart as he saw all his nakama strewn about in such a state. His vantage point from standing atop Kiki-tan's head allowed for him to see the scene over the ruinous walls which obscured the landscape. In the ruins he could see Shalki and Gatsu in terrible shape, closer to the shore, Casca and Proffy seemed relatively unharmed...

Joby's eyes grew cold as he formed his right hand into a fist, the sensation of clenching his left hand-which was no longer there-as tightly as the ghosted flesh and joints would allow, caused a jolt of paint to shoot up his arm as the phantom sensation caused nerve signals to misfire to a bizarre and disorienting effect, focus dammit!

Finishing hks pirouette, Shura now ran forward, away from Gatsu. Towards the body of Fuza and the weakest link of his three current foes. Gatsu would likely struggle to understand why since he didn't know of the location of his dear professor, and Casca would have to make a choice.

Joby locked on to the wounded figure of the man he did not recognize as he moved away from the fallen cyborg and grievously injured knight--Don't tell me he's going for Proffy-tan next?! @Don Smitheroni

"OH NO YOU DON'T!!!!!" He roared so loudly that birds flew from the canopies of the ancient trees which lined the horizon. His right fist and left forearm turning black with armament, Jobymamushi sent his 'fists' out as fast and as far as he could, his arms moving so quickly that it looked as if he had grown dozens and dozens more than were actually present!

He aimed his strikes at Nola's eyes and nostrils, hoping to further dissuade the animal from its continued assault. Perhaps if its sensory organs were damaged it would retreat to regroup and heal or simply decide that it had eaten enough for one meal and its current prey just wasn't worth the trouble.

But the other half of the myriad of punches sent forth were aimed past the snake, across the river, at Shura, attempting to deal damage to the already battered priest, and knock him away from Proffy-tan!

GOMU GOMU NO: GATTLING GUN!!!!

Spoiler: technique used

-Gomu Gomu no Gatling (ゴムゴムの銃乱打 (ガトリング) Gomu Gomu no Gatoringu?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Gun Battering"): The user uses their stretching ability to bring their fists forward repeatedly in a blurry, rapid barrage of strong punches that creates the illusion of them having multiple arms, however they does not actually grow more arms so he can still be stopped by an opponent fast enough. (31 Mastery, 21 Strength) Destructive Potency Rank: C

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: larsi
Angel Beach

As the giant stomped across the sand, Lillian remained steadfast, while Fletcher himself edged backwards, his face taking on the same color as his uniform. As the large creature reached up to where the two were standing, he raised his swords, aiming down towards Lillian, giant blades slicing through the air. Although he was quick, the size of his body made him a lot easier to read. As the giant neared, she sheathed her blade, holding it up in front of herself. At the last moment she dashed forward, within the arms of the huge foe, letting his blades crash into the dunes where she had stood. Her golden hair rose in the air behind her as she unsheatthed her sword again, attempting to slash across the giant's right wrist, taking advantage of him being mid attack.

Spoiler

Ittoryu Iai: Shishi Sonson (一刀流 ｢居合｣　獅子歌歌 Ittōryū Iai: Shishi Sonson?, literally meaning "One Sword Style Draw and Resheath Technique: Lion's Song"): Placing the sheathed sword upright and listening to the "breath" of his opponent, the attacker rapidly unsheathes, attacks, and resheathes their sword. An interesting note is that the user does the technique back-handed as opposed to from the waist with a standard grip on the sword.(21 Strength, 11 Mastery) Destructive Potency Rank: C

Fletcher meanwhile leapt back, trying to avoid the massive swords, as a bullet whizzed past him, passing through where he had just stood. He gazed towards where it had come from, his eyes finding the man who he had first spoken to. Now he stood there,.smoking some kind of cigarette, his gun aimed at the young recruit. With renewed resolve he gripped his sword tightly, dashing across the beach towards the ship. Keeping his eyes focused on his foe, Fletcher would not be caught off guard again.