Author Topic: Rumia Quest 4: Living in the Shadows [Complete] (Read 36209 times)

Raikaria · « **Reply #540 on:** July 16, 2012, 09:46:07 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 16, 2012, 09:37:40 PM

>Cirno uses her bigger cards.
>Kogasa Spellcards?
>Alright, we'll move on to Lunar Eclipse next!

Kogasa has a lot of spells:

'Deceive' cards
Large Ring- Umbrella Halo / Hello Forgotten World, depending on intensity
Umbrella Sign: Parasoul Star Symphony / Memories
Rain Sign: A Rainy Night's Ghost Story / Umbrella "Super-Water Repelling Bone-Dry Monster"
Halo "Karakasa Surprising Flash"
Umbrella Sign "One-legged Return Hit"
Rainbow Sign "Umbrella Cyclone"

'Surprise' cards
Monster Sign "A Forgotten Umbrella's Night Train" / Monster Train "Spare Umbrella Express Night Carnival"
Umbrella Sign "Lightly Falling Large Raindrops"
Surprising Rain "Guerrilla Typhoon"
Rainbow Sign "Over The Rainbow"
Umbrella Sign "Flurry Traveler"
Surprise Sign: Kogasa Spark

Note: Kogasa aims to surprise people. As a result, she cannot use more than two spells from one catagory in a row. Her Deceive spells tend to be weaker, to lull her foes into false security, and usually involve spinning her umbrella to make danmaku. Surprise cards are her stronger ones, used after she gets their guard down!

> Cirno's biggest spellcard is Perfect Freeze, so she would use that, but it would freeze your bullets too, so confirming that is needed. Otherwise she'd use Minus Kelvin.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #541 on:** July 16, 2012, 09:47:38 PM »

(I had so much trouble with that one in DS.)
>Alright, Kogasa will use One-Legged Return Hit.

Raikaria · « **Reply #542 on:** July 16, 2012, 09:53:15 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 16, 2012, 09:47:38 PM

(I had so much trouble with that one in DS.)
>Alright, Kogasa will use One-Legged Return Hit.

[Never actually played DS. I just assumed since it's her first spell it's easier That and OTR and Flurry seem... more deceptive spells, they see the danmaku and go 'OH NO']

> Kogasa starts spinning her umbrella, sending out flurrys of danmaku, occasionally thrusting with the shoe at the base to unleash 'lances' of bubble danmaku.

> Cirno, about halfway through your barrage, uses Perfect Freeze, and freezes all of the bullets around, before sending them in random directions. Ran actually takes a clip from this, and then lands gracefully.

> "Oh, I touched the floor." Ran says happily. "I guess that means you win."

> "Ran?" Chen asks.

> "They showed what I wanted them to show, Rumia realized what she can't do alone she can do with her friends, even if she's got stronger, she still needs them. Besides, Yukari needs to speak with Rumia anyway." Ran says.

> "On the other hand, Reimu and Sanae came accusing her, which isn't the case. That and Yukari's house doesn't fit eleven."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #543 on:** July 16, 2012, 09:58:50 PM »

>Blink confusedly. "...I did have a plan y'know, that card you used earlier gave me an idea."

Raikaria · « **Reply #544 on:** July 16, 2012, 10:06:20 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 16, 2012, 09:58:50 PM

>Blink confusedly. "...I did have a plan y'know, that card you used earlier gave me an idea."

> "Well, I have no problem with continuing, unofficially, and seeing what your plan was, if you want to show me." Ran says.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #545 on:** July 16, 2012, 10:09:03 PM »

>Grin. "Nah, guess I should save it for later. Let's just say it's a lot like that card you used at the end of your fight with Reimu and Sanae."
>"Well, I guess we should go talk to Yukari now huh?"

Raikaria · « **Reply #546 on:** July 16, 2012, 10:14:01 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 16, 2012, 10:09:03 PM

>Grin. "Nah, guess I should save it for later. Let's just say it's a lot like that card you used at the end of your fight with Reimu and Sanae."
>"Well, I guess we should go talk to Yukari now huh?"

> "How can you have a card similar to my Illusion God "Descent of Izuna Gongen?" By itself, it's a derivative of one of Yukari's spellcards, nothing but my own take, using the powers she gave me."

> "Speaking of visiting Yukari, and powers I have from her..." Ran says, before Ran opens a gap. "I have to be able to get around Gensokyo somehow without Yukari being awake. I have the power to open gaps to allow my movement back to home, or from home, granted by Yukari." Ran says.

> "Yukari is in the other side. Although, I ask that Cirno stays behind... I don't think Yukari will take to being woken up by the 'Nineball'."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #547 on:** July 16, 2012, 10:16:25 PM »

>Grin. "Well, when I saw that card, I remembered my Last Word. I was setting up to use that, but I needed to use up my other cards to do it."
>Look back to Cirno. "Hey Cirno, why don't you go have fun with China? I bet you could win now that you're stronger!"

Raikaria · « **Reply #548 on:** July 17, 2012, 06:40:51 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 16, 2012, 10:16:25 PM

>Grin. "Well, when I saw that card, I remembered my Last Word. I was setting up to use that, but I needed to use up my other cards to do it."
>Look back to Cirno. "Hey Cirno, why don't you go have fun with China? I bet you could win now that you're stronger!"

> "You shouldn't intentionally aim to use that spellcard. It leaves you defenseless should it not work, since a Last Word requires all your other spells to be expended." Ran says

> "Fine. The old hag would be boring anyway..." Cirno says, before she vanishes into a gap.

> "Well... Cirno's dead, not for long, but Yukari certainly killed her just now." Ran says, sighing. "At least she's awake now at least."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #549 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:08:45 AM »

>"Then let's go!"

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #550 on:** July 17, 2012, 10:42:04 AM »

>Facepalm. "Man...Even after becoming an Ascended Fairy, she's still an idiot."
>"Well, it was a longshot thing, so I was going for that."

Raikaria · « **Reply #551 on:** July 17, 2012, 04:25:11 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 17, 2012, 10:42:04 AM

>Facepalm. "Man...Even after becoming an Ascended Fairy, she's still an idiot."
>"Well, it was a longshot thing, so I was going for that."

> "If anything, since Ascension amplifies character traits, she's stupider." Ran says.

> "But Cirno's actually smart for a fairy." Daiyousei replies.

> "But still stupid for a youkai."

> "Anyway, are you ready to see Yukari?" Ran says.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #552 on:** July 17, 2012, 04:26:49 PM »

>Nod. "Yeah, let's go see her."
>Beat.
>"I wonder how Dai'd turn out if she ascended...?"

Raikaria · « **Reply #553 on:** July 17, 2012, 05:22:52 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 17, 2012, 04:26:49 PM

>Nod. "Yeah, let's go see her."
>Beat.
>"I wonder how Dai'd turn out if she ascended...?"

> "Aside from being stronger, she's probably be a lot smarter, smart enough to rival myself, I'd wager." Ran says.

> You, and the other five, enter the gap after Ran. Chen follows after you.

> You emerge inside a house. It's a simple place, although there's some strange objects lying around. You see Yukari Yakumo, visibly yawning, in front of you.

Yukari Yakumo
The Eternal Enigma

> "So... Ran decided to bring you and not the mikos?" Yukari says.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #554 on:** July 17, 2012, 05:40:27 PM »

>"Yep! She said it's because the mikos accused you but we just wanted to talk to you."

Raikaria · « **Reply #555 on:** July 17, 2012, 05:44:58 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 17, 2012, 05:40:27 PM

>"Yep! She said it's because the mikos accused you but we just wanted to talk to you."

> "To be fair, they are right to be skeptical of me. I do have the power over boundaries and borders. Such as the border separating Gensokyo from the outside world." Yukari says, twirling her umbrella slowly above herself.

> Yukari waits a few moments.

> "At the very least, Reimu is right in accuseing me of being lazy. The mikos are being logical... however, they are incorrect. I have nothing to do with this incident, and worse, I cannot do anything about it. The rabbits entered Gensokyo without passing the border. Nor are they from Gensokyo. They entered another way, and it has nothing to do with my gaps I can conjure, I can only reach where the rabbits come from once a month, and today is not that day."

> "So then, with what I have told you thus far, what do you think is the cause?" Yukari asks. "It is boring to just monologue."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #556 on:** July 17, 2012, 05:55:35 PM »

>"Well, someone told these rabbits to come here and find someone. Whoever did that must have had some way to get them here."
>Hmm...
>"Is there anyone else with powers similar to yours?"

Raikaria · « **Reply #557 on:** July 17, 2012, 05:59:29 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 17, 2012, 05:55:35 PM

>"Well, someone told these rabbits to come here and find someone. Whoever did that must have had some way to get them here."
>Hmm...
>"Is there anyone else with powers similar to yours?"

> "No. Besides, if it manipulation of boundaries, I would be able to detect it and trace it to the other boundary bender. Whoever is doing this is bypassing the boundary entirely." Yukari says.

> "I already have an idea what, and possibly even who, is responsible for letting the rabbits in, but that is not my concern. My concern is what comes AFTER the rabbits. Are you willing to have a little history lesson?"

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #558 on:** July 17, 2012, 06:06:11 PM »

>"Yes."

Raikaria · « **Reply #559 on:** July 17, 2012, 06:21:59 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 17, 2012, 06:06:11 PM

>"Yes."

> "I cannot be bothered to monologue. Ran, if you please?" Yukari asks with a smile.

> "Gensokyo is not the only hidden realm from the outside world of Earth. This is one other, a much larger civilization. They are the Lunarians. They live on the Moon, and can hide their civilization from human eyes. Their technology would make the Kappa envious, and their magic is incredibly powerful. They see Earthlings as inferior, and detest us. We are like insects to them." Ran says.

> "Not too many years ago, shortly after Remillia and the Scarlet Mansion entered Gensokyo, Yukari decided to teach Youkai a lesson about getting over-ambitious, and, on the full moon, opened a portal to the moon, launching an... 'invasion' of sorts, which she knew would fail. This was to send a message. The Youkai who originated in Gensokyo, or ones who arrived recently and saw how many there were, were thinking of leaving, and attempting to make it in the outside world. This would be doomed to fail. The Lunar Invasion was to show the Youkai they could not set their sights outside Gensokyo."

> "Yukari had arranged this with the Lunarians, of course, they were prepared, and didn't take any lives. Because all that fought were two Lunarians. Against several of Gensokyo's most prominent characters. They took no damage whatsoever, no matter what everyone threw at them. Even a Master Spark fired from Marisa, who snuck along for the fun of it, was cut in two like it was a leaf." Ran says.

> "It is these two people arriving in Gensokyo that we fear the most. If they arrive personally to accomplish their mission, they will not hold back, and it is likely Gensokyo will be completely destroyed. The Lunarians see us as insects, and will treat us as such. These two are stronger than even Mistress Yukari." Ran finishes.

> "Thank you Ran. There is another history lesson as well, related to the aims of the Lunarians. However, feel free to ask any questions." Yukari says.

[Note: I've never actually read SSiB. I may have some details wrong.]

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #560 on:** July 17, 2012, 06:33:11 PM »

>"Um... who are these people?"
>"You said they're stronger than Yukari. Are they stronger than old-me?"

Darkoda · « **Reply #561 on:** July 17, 2012, 06:42:13 PM »

>"If they're from the moon, does that mean that they're looking for Eientei?"

Raikaria · « **Reply #562 on:** July 17, 2012, 06:59:01 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 17, 2012, 06:33:11 PM

>"Um... who are these people?"
>"You said they're stronger than Yukari. Are they stronger than old-me?"

> "I'll get to that." Yukari says.

> "In a word, yes, worse, both of them individually are stronger. That is likely why Ran refused to let you pass until you showed teamwork with the others."

Quote from: Darkoda on July 17, 2012, 06:42:13 PM

>"If they're from the moon, does that mean that they're looking for Eientei?"

> "Ah, so you are aware of Eientei? You are correct, they are looking for Eientei, specifically, Kaguya Houraisan. The situation on the moon changed, leaveing Kaguya as the only heir to the Lunarian Throne, despite being exiled. The council on the moon voted to overrule her exile, and bring her back. However, Kaguya does not want to leave. Over her millennium on Earth, she has come to love it. Not to mention she resents the Lunarians for their treatment of her and Eirin, and sees returning now as only being used by them." Yukari explains.

> "This is compounded by the fact that Kaguya refuses to leave Eirin, but the Lunarians don't want her back. For the last year, I have been attempting to quell the situation, but the Lunarians have decided to take Kaguya by force, any means necessary, even if it means going onto the land they see as below them, and ravaging it and all Kaguya loves to forcibly pull her away."

> "You see, when Eirin and Kaguya created the Hourai Elixir, it was outlawed. However, the pair had already taken it, after all, it had to be tested for them to make claims of immortality. The duo were banished to Earth by the Lunarians when they realised this. The rest, well, you can ask Kaguya about her rivalry with Mokou if you want." Ran says.

> "Any questions?" Yukari asks, with a smile.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #563 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:27:17 PM »

>"Um... what can we do? If they're even stronger than I used to be, then who can help us stop them?"
>Wait.
>Fistpalm. "I know! We can get Alice to help! And she can get Shinki to help! And we can get Remilia to help, and Kaguya and Eirin, of course, and Kanako, and Suika, and Byakuren, and Satori, and Utsuho, and everyone else the rabbits attacked! Which is anyone with a fancy house! And I can see if Miko and Seiga and their people want to help, too!"

Raikaria · « **Reply #564 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:31:37 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 17, 2012, 07:27:17 PM

>"Um... what can we do? If they're even stronger than I used to be, then who can help us stop them?"
>Wait.
>Fistpalm. "I know! We can get Alice to help! And she can get Shinki to help! And we can get Remilia to help, and Kaguya and Eirin, of course, and Kanako, and Suika, and Byakuren, and Satori, and Utsuho, and everyone else the rabbits attacked! Which is anyone with a fancy house! And I can see if Miko and Seiga and their people want to help, too!"

> Yukari laughs.

> "I hate to say it... but that won't work. I'll state it again, both of them ALONE are stronger than I am. With all of my border manipulation. I can manipulate things such as the boundary between weak and strong, life and death, good and evil, yet they still eclipse me in power." Yukari says, "If there is a way to defeat them, I am not aware of it. Worse still, one of the two has the tools to harm Gods, linked to Divinity herself, so not even Kanako or Suwako could stand before them."

> "The best way to stop them is to find how the rabbits got in. My theory is technology is bringing them in, specifically, a teleporter. The Kappa would not do this. This leaves two beings in Gensokyo versed in technology. Rika and Rikako. I'm not sure about you, but I know who my money is on to be bringing the Lunarians here."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #565 on:** July 17, 2012, 08:07:57 PM »

>"But you said they have better technology. Even if we stop Rika, what's to stop the Lunarians from coming up with their own device? Or finding some other way in?"
>"This is just like what happened with Alice. Everyone teamed up and beat the invaders. Just forcing Shinki back wouldn't have worked, 'cause she would have tried again. It's the same thing here. We can't just drive them back or stop them from coming, because they'll just try again. We have to team up and beat them, no matter how hard it is!"

Raikaria · « **Reply #566 on:** July 17, 2012, 08:15:50 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 17, 2012, 08:07:57 PM

>"But you said they have better technology. Even if we stop Rika, what's to stop the Lunarians from coming up with their own device? Or finding some other way in?"
>"This is just like what happened with Alice. Everyone teamed up and beat the invaders. Just forcing Shinki back wouldn't have worked, 'cause she would have tried again. It's the same thing here. We can't just drive them back or stop them from coming, because they'll just try again. We have to team up and beat them, no matter how hard it is!"

> "The Lunarians cannot just create a device and bring themselves into a realm they cannot see or find easily. The magical nature of Gensokyo stops that. They would have to force their way in, or come from inside. There is also the issue that if they want to bring Kaguya back to the moon, it has to be two-way, so there would need to be a similar device in Gensokyo anyway." Yukari says.

> "Shinki was only stopped because you are from Makai, and she was not at full power, due to being outside of her realm. The Lunarians have no such vulnerability. They have already shown us their power, against many of the strongest in Gensokyo." Yukari answers.

> "There is also one more matter of which I must speak to you about. This one, however, is not related to the Lunarians, but you. I'm sure you've noticed you've changed. The time is coming when you will have to face your past. Soon... likly very soon, from what I can tell from the seal, you will enter a battle within your own mind, and you will have to subdue the madness itself. Failure will likely release the madness, seal or not, success, on the other hand, will likly free your power from the shackles of the madness, and you will be able to unlock your full power." Yukari says.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #567 on:** July 17, 2012, 10:14:12 PM »

>"You don't think they'll just force their way through? Or keep looking until they find some other way? Yeah, we can go find Rika and keep them out this time, but what about the next time? And the time after that? And the time after that? And the time after that? If you're right, then they aren't going to stop trying. What if they find a way in you didn't think of? What if someone from inside creates another opening and they come storming through themselves? We have a warning this time. We have enough time to get everyone together to stop them. What if we don't have that chance next time, and they ome through right away?"
>Beat.
>"Wait, we should ask Kaguya what she thinks, since she's the one they're here for."
>"I'm gonna get my power back soon? Cool! And don't worry, I'll be okay. Can't let myself go crazy and kill all my friends, you know?"

Raikaria · « **Reply #568 on:** July 17, 2012, 10:22:28 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 17, 2012, 10:14:12 PM

>"You don't think they'll just force their way through? Or keep looking until they find some other way? Yeah, we can go find Rika and keep them out this time, but what about the next time? And the time after that? And the time after that? And the time after that? If you're right, then they aren't going to stop trying. What if they find a way in you didn't think of? What if someone from inside creates another opening and they come storming through themselves? We have a warning this time. We have enough time to get everyone together to stop them. What if we don't have that chance next time, and they ome through right away?"
>Beat.
>"Wait, we should ask Kaguya what she thinks, since she's the one they're here for."
>"I'm gonna get my power back soon? Cool! And don't worry, I'll be okay. Can't let myself go crazy and kill all my friends, you know?"

> "Because fighting them is suicidal!" Yukari shouts. "At least of they force their way through the barrier, it'll wear them out and give us a chance! Just one of these people managed to defeat Remillia Scarlet without even taking a single blow!"

> "Asking Kaguya, however, is a wise idea. However, I also suggest asking Eirin. Eirin used to teach them, she knows these two. I still maintain that seeking out Rika is the best course of action, but, in the end, it is not up to me what you do." Yukari says, yawning, "I'm too sleepy to convince you..."

> "Yes, looking at you now, and seeing the border between your current self and your past, the seal will enter it's final phase within days, most likly. When this happens, you will have a mental struggle as the seal breaks, and the insanity tries to take hold. Your inner strength must be enough to overcome the madness when this happens, or else you'll return to what you used to be." Yukari warns.

> "Tell me where you want to go. I'll open a gap there. Of course, I'm open to talk about anything else before you leave, but once you do, you will not be able to come back... I'll be sleeping."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #569 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:53:15 AM »

>"Well, we've got a lot of people, so we can do both at once. I'll go to Eientei. Reimu and Sanae should probably go find Rika. The others can go with either group."
>"If these two try to force their way through the border, how much warning will we have before they get through?"