And The Clocks Ticks Again

[strangerpeople]

[You feel as if your body has not moved for a long time. The ache is dull as you can feel your limbs creak and move, trying to shake off any potential rust that has seeped into your bones. And maybe actual rust if you're Proto, sorry buddy. With eyes blinking out any tiny crusties from your corners, you may remember that you were trying to escape.

Escape? But where to in this hellhole? There's no exits from this abyss...right?

You remember screaming from someone...one of the strangers who showed up in the car, yes? She was speaking to her friend about something-]

Did you hear me, Seven?! I said-what in the bloody hells happened here?! AND WHO STOLE MY TIME FREEZING POWER AND USED IT ON US?!

[Yotsuyu is livid, screeching to anyone who hears. Anyone might be confused as to what she means by 'time freezing power' but looking up at the sky, there is a reason for her to be concerned: There are blue streaks and the bright light of Logos, but they are starting to die like embers, absorbed into the black.

There had been a war; the Amaranthine Conjunction doesn't let go of its possessions easily, even beyond its borders. But this is too far for it; this is not its territory and it never will be. Its Law has faltered. It's light is useless. The power is retreating, forced back from the black thing that pervades the sky. Just what happened to make this happen? Who is powerful enough to freeze everyone including two strong Angels?

It matters not because the clock is still ticking against you all...and the storm is not letting up.]

Comments

[7_0_7]

Don't give up! [Now Mercury is projected. A big orb of water splashes down on Akko, and he'll attempt to summon the rest of them in the path of her arrow propulsions. Their main function is bouncing enemies off them, so.]

Let's see how well you can aim with these!

[silvertongueheir]

You!

[Now that Akko is out of the way, Franciscus can actually try and hit the girl back. With a snarl, he sends a stream of fire at her.] See how you like this!

[zackthekiller]

[Not gonna interrupt your attack while we put Akko out, but jesus what's with all the damn fire?]

[15unknowns]

Vector Storm!

[Arrows instantly come up from the blackness and begin to surround her like a shield.]

I hardly need to aim, dear Seven! I don't think you or your friends really understand that I hold the advantage.

[telecosmetic]

[Aelfryth has the presence of mind not to speak up right away, instead simply pulling her sword free from the girl's arm and scampering upwards, before sending it slashing forwards at said girl's neck. She's within the shield, after all.]

[15unknowns]

[Aaaand that is when the snake that Aelfryth tried to attack before lashes out.]

I don't think so, little rat.

[telecosmetic]

[Aelfryth stumbles, but changes the direction of her sword fairly quickly, now shifting her attention to trying to cut the snake in half instead.]

You want to go, serpent? Let's see what's sharper-my blade or your fangs!

[15unknowns]

Don't you know that snakes eat little rats like you?

[Now here comes the other snake.]

[telecosmetic]

Ha! We'll see who's eating who at the end of this! [Still swinging her sword, Aelfryth starts shuffling around and trying to get both snakes in front of her, or even tangled up in each other. Eliza watches from the raft she's in, fists clenched in worry.]

[15unknowns]

[Unfortunately, these snakes seem really smart for...magical tattoos. It's kind of weird. But they are agile, and don't seem to be going for her feints.

TAelfryth might notice the girl's eyes flash again out of the corner of her eye.]

Let's see how long you can live against rock, hmm~?

[7_0_7]

[He's just going to keep throwing attacks at her then. It keeps her distracted.]

It doesn't matter how much you deflect, something eventually connects. You know what my life is like? I bet have more patience than you~

But while you do all your annoying dodging, we could have chatting time! You could tell us what the hell you even want!

[15unknowns]

Isn't it clear? I want what I always wanted.

[There is that distant sound. That screech. That noise.]

I just happen to have a rather valuable ally in my pursuit, now.

[zackthekiller]

[Okay. Fire's out. Now where to aim...

He whispers to Akko while snake girl is distracted.]

Sorry, I had no idea that bitch had fire powers.

... Think we can take her from the back?

[alwaysgonnatry]

Neither did I! It's okay now, though.

[ She'd rather be soaked than on fire so she's definitely doing better than before. Also keeping her voice low as well, not wanting to give things away on their end. ]

It's possible! Just gotta be REALLY sneaky about it. I don't wanna be set on fire again.

[ Akko also knows she has to thank Seven later for his help. ]

[zackthekiller]

Trust me, it's not like I want any fire near me again.

[Alright, steady... Ready to throw when he's sure the girl's not paying attention.]

Tell me when.

[alwaysgonnatry]

[ At least they are in agreement that fire is definitely bad and neither of them wanted it near them in any way. ]

Alright! Can do!

[ It's at this point that this happens and she makes a tiny noise of exclamation. ]

Look! She's definitely distracted now but I think the others have a handle on things.

[notthebreakman]

[Proto may not have his buster or his shield with him, but he's still made of metal and can exert much more force than the average human. And those wings look awfully fragile compared to the rest of their attacker...

It's with this plan in mind that Proto quietly makes his way from the raft and over toward the mysterious girl's back. Hopefully, she'll be too distracted dealing with the others to notice him. And if not, well, maybe he'll be a better distraction for someone else to launch their own attack.]

[15unknowns]

[Well, she's there. Perhaps he may have the luck to do it.]

[notthebreakman]

[He's not going to shout or anything like that to grab her attention. Now that she's within reach, Proto will just grab hold of one of her wings and twist...]

[icanhearscreams]

[At the same time, one of the blankets from inside the life raft goes flying at her face, the arc attempting to drop it on her head.]

[15unknowns]

!

[She yelps, and sags. However, the twisting ends seconds later when, suddenly, the wings become transparent.]

Rude little robot. Vector Arrow!

[Have fun trying to dodge, Proto.



She starts to say something, but her voice gets muffled by the blanket that is thrown on her head.]

...Mmph.

[silvertongueheir]

[Oh, a good chance! Franciscus reaches out to try and set the blanket on fire while she's somewhat distracted.]

[15unknowns]

[The blanket does catch fire...but once Eliza's rat is called back, the little girl simply disappears.

Her voice begins to echo through the void.]

I think it's time to end this, don't you?

We haven't even started the game yet~

[icanhearscreams]

I'm kind of done with death games, so just leave us the hell alone.

[notthebreakman]

[Oh, of course she can just phase her wings out of reality or whatever. It wouldn't be a proper boss fight if her weak point stayed within reach all the time, anyway.

Aaaaand now there are a bunch of arrows flying his way. Proto wisely opts to abandon his attack in favor of getting the heck out of dodge. Hopefully, he'll manage to avoid taking one to the knee at the very least.

And thanks for keeping her from aiming, Jun!]