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Post by liz on Apr 4, 2016 20:13:45 GMT
Not only the manifestation of the forest was surprising, Atlas was quite amazing too by summoning such a big city. I couldn't really help it but feel left behind. Tamamo didn't change either, I just gave her a glare in response to her words instead of wasting my time dealing with her. She was also doing me a favor by taking EMIYA away with her and so that makes it two less annoying servants to deal with... Or so I thought.
"...?" I stare at EMIYA confused, he approaches me before leaving with Tamamo dropping some of his food and telling me he'd be back. At first I am confused but not so long after he walks away a strange feeling starts to build up in my chest, my cheeks turn red and I cannot help but hear his words in my mind over and over. I almost want to call out for him to not leave me alone but Nero's yelling kill that off almost instantly, was it not for her over-dramatic yelling I don't know what would have happened to me and this strange feeling for EMIYA.
"Impressive City, I must admit!" -Said Elizabeth after picking up EMIYA's food and holding on it carefully with one hand- "But you are mistaken if you thought I would need of such a thing to survive, I am Elizabeth Bathory after all and I have my own dominion as well!" -she materialized her spear on her free hand, swinging it over her as she focuses her Mana to summon her infamous castle behind her, her own territory in which inside, she is more dangerous and powerful- "As you can see, I do not need of your charity but-" My so-proud words quickly stop, in front of me, Atlantis and the ground beneath me are shaking. I hold onto EMIYA's food tightly and I don't really understand what's going on.
"J-just what's ha-" Again, my words stop coming out of my mouth as the great City of Atlantis seems to be sinking in the surface, as if it was being sucked down by the earth. Probably one of Chaldea's tricks to make us survive with our own skills rather than cheating with our territories.
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAH!!!! IS THAT YOUR OH SO FAMOUS CITY?" I can't really help but laugh out loud and make fun of his territory as it's slowly sinking and being destroyed, unable to realize that the same is happening to my castle right behind me. "YOU WERE ACTING SOOOO COOL AROUND THAT DUMMY FOR NOTHING!!!" Just now the perfect time to impose myself as a 'benevolent' Countess "But don't you worry, I am a benevolent and kind spirit now and so I will allow both of you to stay the night within the walls of my mighty Castle!" Little did I know that if I turned around, my Castle wouldn't be there anymore.
"Now, let's not waste more time watching that failure of a city being destroyed 'again', follow me inside my mighty Castle! I'll show you the way ~"
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Post by Tamamo on Apr 4, 2016 23:20:06 GMT
Having lost sight of EMIYA and the rest Tamamo decides to venture deeper into the forest, her senses helped her reach an empty spot about 20 mins walking away from where everybody else were. "Just the perfect place for a small workshop and its size is just fitting enough for the two of us~" Tamamo then turned around only to witness what seemed to be a crystal-like city and next to it a castle. "So they are bragging around with their NPs?..." Tamamo sighed disappointed as she would be expecting more King Atlas by not getting down to Elizabeth's level, however which such colossal structures one could think that their survival problems were solved... Sadly, she was wrong.
Tamamo ears twitched as she sensed the land beneath her faintly shaking, right after that both the Castle and the city sinking down. "Hmm, Maybe they are now competing over something else? Well whatever, I must get ready before he gets here~!" Tamamo had no time to waste now. She closed her eyes letting the Prana flow through her body, then to her arms, focusing on the empty land in front of her she quickly managed to summon a small workshop that she would use to stay the night with her dear EMIYA.
"Now as a good wife I should get ready to clean inside and have a meal ready~~~" Or that was the plan, sadly in front of her the small workshop started to sink into the earth. "W-wait!!! No! Don't take it away!!! I need it!" Tamamo exclaimed as she fell on her knees watching her 'master plan' get destroyed in front of her. Going back was not an option and if this happened to her workshop then probably the same happened to Liz's castle and King Atlas' city... Then again, she didn't have a back up plan with her and she was not really an expert on surviving the wilderness. The life of a human being was easier anyways.
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Post by King Atlas on Apr 4, 2016 23:27:07 GMT
An apology. Atlas frowned. There were times when Atlas fully believed that he had been a changed man. The jaded, cynical man who, through use of war and death after his release, would attempt again to strike down the gods. There were times when he was forced to confront that there were moments when the benevolent king still surfaced. Sometimes he welcomed it, sometimes he hated it. This was a moment of the latter. He would have to have a chat with the Counter Guardian later. But for now, there was a beautiful and absolutely precious young woman who earnestly wanted it hear the story of Atlantis. Specifically, how it sank. Atlas... would have much preferred to talk about something else. Perhaps even do something else. But he supposed it would be a while before he got there. "Ah, that may take a while. To know the story of Atlantis is to know its King." He spoke rather sullenly. Letting her keep her grip, he began to lead her inside as he began his tale. "It all began with a young boy who, above all else, idolized--" He stopped as he was interrupted by the dragon girl Bathory. Turning around, he let her speak, only for her to start laughing. Atlas quirked an eyebrow. That wasn't the entirety of his city. "City? No--" And he was acting "so cool" for nothing? And he was being invited into her castle, which he noticed, was sinking. Atlas turned back to his palace, to see it sinking into the ground. Silently, he pointed to Bathory's castle to let her know about her own problem. and then he raised his hand and dismissed the palace, bringing the crystal to his hand. The ground was level and the trees remained. So Atlas once again called the palace. It stood brilliantly, perfectly accessible. The trees were gone and the ground was absolutely Atlantean. And then, a few seconds later, it started sinking at an alarming pace. "... They're sabotaging it." He realized. "Atlantis, when summoned, completely overwrites the territory into its own." He explained to the beautiful Saber on his arm. "Chaldea's turning it into swampland whenever I summon it. Right."To be honest, that actually pissed him off. Chaldea was ruining the mood goddammit. Was this how that pink haired woman had felt when he interrupted her attempts at seduction? By the gods above, he owed her an apology! Sigils appeared around him. "They think a palace is a problem? I will give them a problem." He growled before unleashing a single word. "Αποτεφρώ!" He called out in the language of the gods as flame flew from the sigils and throughout the forest, setting it ablaze. Smoke could be seen from miles away as things began to literally heat up. tags: liz , Tamamo , emiya , Nero notes: welp
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Post by emiya on Apr 5, 2016 0:17:16 GMT
I ignore the sounds of bickering and the sound of manifestations of spiritual bodies. It's clear they're arguing over who's territory is the largest or fanciest, and a quick look back confirms that, as Elizabeth Bathory has just created a large castle. Seeing the territories begin to sink, I keep walking...that'd be troublesome, but to an extent it serves them right. This was a task about measuring our basic survival effectiveness...something as grandiose as a castle would be stupid for Chaldea to allow.
I continue on my way at a run, trying to find and reconnect with Tamamo. I hear her voice crying out in something akin to fright, and increase my pace to get there as fast as I can. Seeing her bemoan her sinking territory, I smile, and set down the supplies I had brought. "It's no trouble, Tamamo. While that would probably be comfier, I can get a tent set up quickly. Things will be fine." I reassure her, trying to calm the disconsolate woman. I'm still not confident on whether she was fine with physical contact or not...she hadn't reacted violently when I shook her out of her sadistic phase, but I don't know if she'd be comforted by it either. So I take a middle ground.
I hold out a hand to her. "I can get a fire going and some meat to cook soon. Are you used to cooking on an open fire? If not, I could always..." I stop talking, sniffing at the air. "Tamamo, do you smell smoke?" I glance up, seeing a small cloud form in the air. "...Did they make a bonfire? Or are they in trouble? I put that thought to the side, Atlas was a master spellcaster, he could likely handle anything like a fire.
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Post by Nero on Apr 5, 2016 1:01:15 GMT
"Awaaa!" Nero looked around is dismay as not only Atlantis, but the creepy looking castle the lizard girl had summoned both began to sink into the earth. Her disappointment was written clearly all over her face as even Atlas's second attempt ended in failure. "What formidable sorcery our opponents possess!"
She paused to listen to the blonde Caster's explanation, nodding her head in (semi-)comprehension. Letting go of the king's arm, she held her hand to her chin and appeared to be deep in thought. 'Overwriting' was it? Her own Noble Phantasm, the Domus Aurea, used magic to construct upon the area, rather than changing it. Perhaps her theater could get around it? Of course, it only lasted as long as she maintained it, meaning if she were to fall asleep, it would disperse. Losing her beauty sleep was a dire concern for the Roman Emperor, however perhaps if she kept herself active, by singing for example, the fatigue would affect her less. Two sleepless nights should be no challenge to someone as great as her! Of course, first it had to be tested.
"KING ATLAS! I REQUIRE ASSISTANCE IN- oh." She awoke from her trance and turned to Atlas, ready to ask for help in clearing out the trees. It would require less energy to activate her Noble Phantasm in an empty area, and it was not as though these were real trees. It would not be a waste at all. However, judging by the roaring blaze now before her, it appeared the Caster was already on the job. "UMU! You have such keen insight, King Atlas! As expected of a fellow ruler!"
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Post by liz on Apr 5, 2016 22:38:05 GMT
OOC: Day 1 - 12 pm / 10 mins after the fire started, Chaldea's environment changed to a snowy land. A few trees are now visible unlike the abundance of trees the team had before. 4 hours have passed already without them noticing it.
I turn around only to witness my castle sinking down in the earth, I want to cry, I hold onto EMIYA's food crate tightly and I decide to walk away on my own from the place without saying a word. The fire that burns the trees is not even scary, I walk through the forest in flames as if nothing happens. The 2 blondes are busy and Tamamo and EMIYA are in their own honeymoon, maybe there's no place for me after all...
-A single tear drops from her eye to the snow-
Snow? How long have I been walking? -Elizabeth turns around only to find herself alone in the vast snowy land, Apparently Chaldea seems to be re-allocating everybody away as soon as we separate from each other- I can't help but sit down on the cold snow and hug my legs as I sob... Being alone is not something I wished for myself at all...
-Elizabeth looks up to the sky and sniffs, trying to stop herself from crying- "I have some food here from him... I wonder if he's okay..." I can't really help but think about EMIYA as I eat his food, there's nobody else I could think of in this situation and I really don't know what to do... "Please someone... save me..."
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Post by Tamamo on Apr 6, 2016 16:29:15 GMT
Although her plan had failed her, EMIYA's words encouraged her once more. Her ears twitched to his words and her tail wagged from side to side happily, she stood up and approached him snuggling close to him and wrapping her arms behind his back holding on him tightly. In another situation, Tamamo would have used the current change of events on her advantage but this time she just wanted to spend some time alone with him. "Say... Shirou... I couldn't care less about what's happening to the rest... Also, this is a survival mission too..." Tamamo closed her eyes and let her head rest on EMIYA's chest, not entirely happy about what was going on but grateful to have the chance to share some time with him.
"Would you take care of me? Shirou... Or would you rather go look after them?" A tricky question, Tamamo wanted to know what was on EMIYA's mind. If he choose to leave, she would stop trying to be around him and even maybe move on... If he choose to stay, well, she'll see from there.
"It's alright if you wish to go... or if you wish to stay, just make sure not to regret it later." It is not like Tamamo was evil unlike others in this room, she only wanted to make sure she had the right feelings for the right person. She just wants to be a good wife after all.
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Post by King Atlas on Apr 7, 2016 0:21:57 GMT
For the past four hours, they'd been fighting the snow. Atlas had been making use of his fire magic to melt the shit. It had its perks, he had to admit. It also let him bring out his trident. He was sure Nero would love that. She seemed to be a fan of the arts, so he wondered if she'd recognize the Trident. That guy he fought before seemed to. But no one else did. But all the fighting the environment did give him an idea, and it would help him regain the mood. Chaldea would not triumph over the King of Legends if he had anything to say about it! So as he continued to melt the snow with fire magic, Atlas began using the powers of the Trident to pull all the newly thawed water together, forming a block of sorts. It was nothing for him to keep it like that, it was also a small matter to place fire sigils around the pool of water to keep it heated. "I love fire magic." He gave a pleased sigh, "They can take my castle but not my talents." Disrobing because really, why the hell would one wear a bartender suit into what was effectively a magic jacuzzi, Atlas stepped into the borderless hot tub and was content to relax. He would find a way to not rough it if it killed him. As the waters became pleasantly warm, Atlas let out another satisfied sigh before using his free hand to wade through the water a little. "What about you, Nero? Want in? Water's already warm. Hopefully my story won't get interrupted this time." It'd be nothing for him to simply reheat things if Chaldea tried any idiotic stunts. Let's see them wreck this. tags: liz , Tamamo , emiya , Nero notes: the jealousy of all servants
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Post by emiya on Apr 7, 2016 3:37:42 GMT
The smoke dies down, as the environment shifts from a temperate forest to something resembling tundra. Curious. Perhaps either the work of Chaldea or Atlas to prevent the fire from spreading. I would have to thank Atlas if it did end up being him, that likely could have gotten out of hand. Still, that did just leave him and Tamamo, something he wasn't completely sure how he felt. It seemed his responsibility wasn't going to simply fall out of his hands. And, speak of the devil...
She rested her head on my chest, and asked me a series of questions. Rather obviously a test, it wasn't hard to figure out. What the "right" answer was, that was harder to tell. Was she trying to guage my devotion to her? Or was it a less likely answer, that she was trying to guage my willingness to help people? That was what seemed to break the spell on her before, after all. In the end, I take a middle ground, something that fit the situation better.
"I can see why you wouldn't care about them too much. They seem generally troublesome. However...to an extent we are a team. Perhaps your magic could allow a quick check-in to make sure nothing bad is happening? If not, there's nothing I'd rather do right now than spend some time with you, Tamamo. They're probably fine, the smoke was concerning, but seemed to die down."
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Post by Nero on Apr 7, 2016 4:06:58 GMT
She had no idea to what end they were doing this for, but Nero happily joined along with Atlas in fighting the snow. Spinning around and laughing, the red Saber swung the Aeustus Estus around like a toy, cutting flaming swaths through the air, melting the snow and sprinkling water in all directions. After a while, she began to hum, starting to recite one of her dances, although partway through her migraine acted up. She rested for but a moment, then continued her joyous frolicing through the cold wastelands. At one point, Nero stopped long enough to carve her name into a snowbed. "HAHAHA! Look, Atlas!" She said, pointing eagerly at her handiwork.
Later, as the King pulled out his golden trident, Nero paused to look on in awe as Atlas did his work. "OOOOOH! That must be the Trident of Neptune!" Taking a seat on a nearby rock, the Emperor watched with wide-eyed admiration, clapping happily as the King of Atlantis showed off. It was almost like a child watching a magic show. Actually, it was a child watching a magic show.
Time flew, and before either of them knew it, a whole four hours had passed, leaving countless craters in the snow behind them. At long last, starting to feel a bit tired, Nero dispelled her sword and found another rock to sit on. "Umu! That was quite the enjoyable time, King Atlas! Even without your magical city you are very impressive!"
As inspiration seemed to strike the blonde Caster, Nero watched curiously as Atlas worked his magic. The red Saber's eyes immediately lit up as she saw the pseudo hot spring form, jumping excitedly back to her feet. "OOH! A bath would be excellent right now! You are a genius, King Atlas!"
A few clasps were snapped open, followed by a series of quick fluid motions, and in seconds, the Roman Emperor was now completely naked. With a shout of joy she ran into the bath after Atlas, squatting down so that her whole body up to her shoulders would be immersed underwater. The temperature was perfect, relaxing all of her tired muscles, a causing her to let out a dreamy sigh. "Umu... This feels great..."
Dipping her face partway down, Nero started to blow some bubbles on the surface.
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