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Post by kyuubi25 on Dec 26, 2011 11:19:27 GMT -8
~Challenge #3: Another Group?~ As the group passed through the circle and into the next area, shadows appeared before them, taking their exact forms. These shadows new nearly all of the groups moves, and could mirror them almost perfectly. Objective: Destroy the shadows within 3 turns. Only those who successfully destroy their shadows can pass on to the next area. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jinko observed the shadow presented before him. He watched as it mirrored every move he made. "Hey, I like this guy." He watched the shadow, trying to see what it would do. The shadow just watched him the same way.
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Post by Team Active Star on Dec 26, 2011 13:03:56 GMT -8
Ooc:i is joining in cuz I was told I can so yea. <.<
As the navis appeared in the new room, staring down these shadow forms of their selves, another navi, who unbeknownst to them, had been trailing the rag tag group, listening to the story behind this mysterious object they decided to hunt down, and then following safely at a distance as they found their way to this bizarre network. some would wonder how this navi managed to know what he did about this group to track them...but then again...no one had seen his "little base" he stayed at either.
"Hmph. At least they took care of the annoying part.". Rikaru muttered to him self, looking around the now empty room. He noticed the warp directory "b" was unlocked. He had known that there was a puzzle involved in this room, from the data he had managed to gather on his own. Seeing the other locked warps he knew they had to have figured it out since they were not in sight. Rikaru knelt down as he accessed the warp and was teleported to the next room....
What he found as he rematerialized didn't quite surprise him per say, but it did cause him to jump into immediate motion to dodge a few lasers that came his way. Rikaru grumbled something under his breath about half assed jobs, and kept moving making his way across the floating platforms in the room, heading for the opposite wall from where he appeared, seeing that recent transfers had happened around the glowing red...eye was all he could think of to call it. Finally making his way to the wall with the red eye like exit, he leapt off his platform, and kicked off the wall once to gain the height he needed to access the portal, and warp into the area with the rest of the group.
When Rikaru emerged, he was somewhat surprised, everyone it seemed was just standing around, save for Jinko, who seemed to be admiring a shadow like form of him self. The others had shadow forms as well, but they seemed to have not cared to see what they were here for...and before Rikaru could think much on the matter, a pool of shadows appeared infront of him and a shadowy doppleganger of himself rose to stare at him as well.
"...Anyone care to explain these...?". Rikaru asked, not normally one to start the conversation, but he didn't know what to think of these shadows, and what the best action would be. And if they knew something he didn't, he wanted in on it .
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Post by kyuubi25 on Dec 26, 2011 13:46:28 GMT -8
Jinko:Well, if they're what I think they are, then this should be fairly simple. They can probably copy all our moves save our most recent one, or the one we use least often. New guy got a name?
A ball of energy formed in front of Jinko and shot forward towards his shadow-self.
The shadow being, not having known this attack, became frustrated at not being able to copy it and disappeared.
(OOC: think back to LoZ: OoT)
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Post by Ω on Dec 27, 2011 22:15:27 GMT -8
Kosoku and Bulwark were greeted by replicas of themselves as they entered the new folder. These figures stood in almost identical postures of their original counterparts, except their bodies were pitch black. Bulwark was a tad worried about fighting himself, especially since his strategy was less offensive than most. The clone seemed just the opposite, moving confidently as it prepared itself to fight.
"This doesn't look good..."
Cue Rikaru. The entrance of the new Navi caused Bulwark to shoot a worried glance his direction. It was a face of genuine fear, as if he had expected something far worse than what had shown up. He still wasn't sure what to expect from the newcomer, but he didn't seem out for blood. He rubbed his face as he snapped his attention back to the matter at hand.
"Haha! Now this is a real challenge!"
Kosoku paid no attention to Rik's entrance, but was instead fixated on his shadow doppleganger. He walked around himself, admiring the shadowy representation of his own form with an ecstatic smile on his face. The strange thing was that the clone seemed to be admiring the original just as equally. Unlike the real Kosoku, this arrogant program couldn't speak. Instead, it communicated by taking a number of different poses, showing off his own physique to the original Navi. It was clear that he was communicating to Kosoku that he didn't stand a chance, pointing at him often as he seemed to perform simple attacks where he stood. This only served to be a humorous gesture to Kosoku.
"Hahaha! Do not be so foolish! You may be based off of the strongest Navi in the entire world, but do not forget your place! You are merely a clone: a small representation of my vast power granted to me by heaven itself. Lucifer has sent you as hell's representative to stall the efforts of our just cause, but you will not succeed! Come! Let us see who is the stronger!"
And with that, the two Kosokus began their battle. Bulwark's clone would also begin his assault on his original counterpart, who quickly went on the defense.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2011 22:43:46 GMT -8
The arms of the confectioner were crossed as he stared at his shadowy double. However he just stared at him, directly at him. He didn't really move at all, just had his arms crossed, staring not with any intent in his eyes, but he figured since the shadow could duplicate anything he's used so far or anything visible, he'd use something unused and invisible, and that's exactly what he did.
The head of his shadowy doppelganger just exploded sending large streams of candy where its neck would be out into the air and surrounding area as the body attached to it fell.
That was odd.
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Post by Team Active Star on Dec 28, 2011 11:02:00 GMT -8
Rikaru watched as Kosoku and his clone dueled, then suddenly turned his head as one of the clones' heads exploded into candy bits that settled around its body. This caused him to raise an eyebrow, never seeing candy come out of a wound before...he started questioning if this was a true trap, or some kinda birthday party with interactive pinyatas. Before he could think more on the strange occurrence, the shadow clone of him self decided it would make the first move, and swiped at Rikaru who barely jumped back away from the tip of the clones spear, a rip appearing on the front of his hoodie. This was a mistake as he quite enjoyed this particular one, and now it was ruined. Casting a chilling glance at the clone, he ignored what was said about them probably knowing their moves, because he doubted anyone had any knowledge of his current abilities, let alone could match them.
Driven by his anger at his clone, he charged forward, clashing weapons with the shadow being, who surprisingly to him, managed to match his moves to the tee. This farther angered the spear wielder, which made him continue attacking fiercer with every blow, sparks flying through the air as the two weapons collided. Tiring of the stalemate that seemed to have developed, Rikaru decided to end this silly duel with one blow, jumping back away from the clone, how stopped suddenly watching what he was doing, Rikaru landed, slamming his fist to the ground, causing a lance seemingly made of sand to pierce the clone through the chest, coming from the ground which lifted the clone a few inches before it disappeared from the damage taken.
" Hmph. Clone never saw that one coming..." he muttered mostly to him self, but loud enough the others probably heard it as well.
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Post by kyuubi25 on Dec 29, 2011 20:58:30 GMT -8
Shadows: Jinko, Rik, Bulwark, Kosoku, Li-Pink, Raven (Raven's deleted itself).
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Post by Ω on Dec 31, 2011 10:31:30 GMT -8
Kosoku and his shadow were evenly matched. They matched blow for blow, moving at blinding speeds as each tried to outmaneuver the other. Every once in a while, one of them would land a good hit, but neither slowed their pace as ego boosted their morale. One wouldn't let the other overcome him, driving each to push themselves further.
Their fight would continue until Kosoku finally stopped. He stood staring at the black figure with a confident smirk. Stretching his arms, he spoke to his dark double.
"You fight well for a mere copy, but it is time for our little game to end!"
Kosoku rushed once again, his shadow mirroring his attack. Both went to punch the other, but instead of striking out to attack, Kosoku's body turned pitch black. He looked identical to the duplicate, but he was no longer a solid mass. Kosoku's body passed straight through the shadow, damaging its internal systems as he did so. The clone stopped dead in his tracks, confused as to what had happened. Kosoku, on the other hand, knew exactly what he had done.
Turning around, Kosoku shoved his black hand through the shadow's torso. If the clone could feel pain, it would be gripped by it as Kosoku gripped its core. Kosoku's color would return, along with his physical restraints. His hand could no longer be removed from its torso, tightening his hold on the clone's insides. With a mighty grip, Kosoku crushed the core. The double's chest exploded, sending out pits of black particiles everywhere as it fell to the floor. There was now a gaping hole in the middle of its chest.
Bulwark's fight would be much more different than Kosoku's. His clone held a dark composure, moving confidently as spires shot out of the ground to pierce Bulwark. He dodged franticly, blocking with translucent shields every once in awhile. The pace of the battle was not going well.
Until he looked around and saw how everyone else had fared.
His confidence grew, matching a composure similar to his clone. He dodged past a few spires until he was close to his shadow, touching its arm when he got close enough. Immediately, the double was covered in a barrier that perfectly matched its body. It could no longer move, trapped in a casing perfect for its body. Bulwark backed up, raising 2 translucent walls from the ground, and crushed his clone between the two barriers. One moment the shadow was there, the next he wasn't.
Kosoku and Bulwark had succeeded.
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Post by kyuubi25 on Dec 31, 2011 17:33:29 GMT -8
As Bulwark and Kosoku finished their long and drawn out fights with their clones a small door appeared in the middle of the room, leading to the next area. Jinko turned to the new guy. "You should go first."
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Post by Team Active Star on Dec 31, 2011 17:54:15 GMT -8
Rikaru twirled his spear as is shifted back into sand and fell into a pile near his feet. He then looked at Jinko and raised an eyebrow for just a moment before returning to his usual neutral gaze, then replied. " I don't care for taking orders from children. My name is Rikaru, I WILL go first. But know it is only because I am not a coward and afraid to do so." Rikaru having spoke his mind and not exactly thrilled that he had to work with the group walked calmly through the door wondering what awaited on the other side.
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Post by kyuubi25 on Dec 31, 2011 18:34:03 GMT -8
Jinko quietly followed after Rik, but at a distance. He hated having to use someone as bait for any traps, but he also hated being called a child, and wanted to see what was in store for them in the next area.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2012 17:21:40 GMT -8
Li-Pink went through the door not really caring who or what was on the other side already.
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Post by Ω on Jan 3, 2012 22:54:32 GMT -8
"Wait a sec-"Bulwark's words would fall on deaf ears. Rikaru had entered through the door before he could finish, leaving the navi both worried and confused. They didn't even know why this navi was here, but he was already being treated like part of the group. Was he out to get the Ion Gauntlet for himself? Bulwark pushed the thought into the back of his mind. He seemed to be on their side for the time being, and a little more navi power certainly wouldn't hurt. If things got ugly later, they could at least outnumber him. "That's the spirit, friends!" Kosoku pushed Bulwark toward the door. "Onward we must go to find the iron goblet! We have no time to waste!""It's called the Ion Gaunt-" He went through the door before he could finish.
Back in the first directory, an ominous figure looked around the room. The puzzle had already been solved, but the navi didn't seem the least bit concerned about it. Beneath his helmet, he could see very detail of the room laid out before him. His metalic armor made little sound as he walked across the floor, caring little for his surroundings. His eyes were on a single open directory which was no doubt the way through. He didn't say a word as he bent down, accessing the directory. The group was being followed, but by who?
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Post by Team Active Star on Jan 4, 2012 11:05:10 GMT -8
As each of the navis passed through the door, it glimmered and briefly seemed to distort space around each navi as they went through. The result was that they no longer were a group. Each navi found themselves alone in a rather small cavern like area. Each of these rooms had 4 branching pathways they could choose to follow, what laid in wait for them on each path though was a mystery.... ~~~~~~~~Challenge~~~~~~~~Your challenge since you were forced to accept is this. Navigate through the cavern to find the exit, your paths will not cross, thus you are alone on this task, but all goals are the same...awaiting you all lies a portal, which will lead the group out.
Key notes - Strong attention to detail in reading and rping through this challenge will be key, as there will be a solution to what ever obstacles you will encounter. That said that doesn't make it the only way past...
- Most obstacles should be dealt with in one post, at max two, so as not to make this drag on to long.
- Referencing the first note, try to be detailed in your post about how things are going on as you attempt your path through this challenge, you never know what might happen to those not aware...
The first step of this journey is before you...which path shall you take?
This is not a win/lose choice. Just determines what you will face first
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Post by notegg on Jan 4, 2012 13:37:02 GMT -8
Also back in the first directory, a masked navi entered the directory just as the other had left. He enters the open portal to the second directory, it being the only way forward.
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