Rumia Quest 4: Living in the Shadows [Complete]

[Darkoda]

>"Do you know where Rika is? She went and vanished after she found out that she was a youkai and went into denial."
>"Umm, how do you fight yourself? Will it be like beating up the crazy me?"
>"Hey, maybe that's what Shinki meant when she said that I was made from crazy!"

[Raikaria]

>"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?"

> "Reimu had been looking for Rika for years before. How long do you think it'll take her to find Rika again?" Yukari asks.

> "It'll be pretty obvious when it happens. People forcing through the border tend to cause freaky weather in Gensokyo."

>"Do you know where Rika is? She went and vanished after she found out that she was a youkai and went into denial."
>"Umm, how do you fight yourself? Will it be like beating up the crazy me?"
>"Hey, maybe that's what Shinki meant when she said that I was made from crazy!"

> "I know she is not in the mountains where she was before, but I do not know where she is." Yukari says. "I presume she is somewhere secluded, however."

> "When it happens, your consciousness will enter the realm of your subconscious, your own little world, to put it bluntly. Your true self will be there too, and it will try and wrest control from you. No-one can help you there... except maybe Koishi. You will be on your own."

> "I am not aware of how you were created, the realm of Makai is not my realm." Yukari comments.

[Completely OCC Side Note: Is something wrong with avatars? They're all randomly changing. I edit the post and it changes from Alice to Iku for me

EDIT: Found out why.]

[Hanzo K.]

>"So...Essentially, it'll be me, against the old me. I wonder what would happen if this me, and the old me, were to become one, singular self?"
>Attempt to avert headache from thinking something so existential and deep and stuff. "....Okay, I don't think I should think about something like that right now, think I'm starting to get a headache."
>"So...where would you be if you were Rika? I mean, you're one of the oldest and wisest Youkai around, so I'm sure you would have an idea of how she thinks!"

[Raikaria]

>"So...Essentially, it'll be me, against the old me. I wonder what would happen if this me, and the old me, were to become one, singular self?"
>Attempt to avert headache from thinking something so existential and deep and stuff. "....Okay, I don't think I should think about something like that right now, think I'm starting to get a headache."
>"So...where would you be if you were Rika? I mean, you're one of the oldest and wisest Youkai around, so I'm sure you would have an idea of how she thinks!"

> "If you were to become one, singular mind, then the insanity would win out anyway. You have to suppress the insanity." Yuksari says.

> "Speaking of which, your ribbon will feel warm to your hair, and your head will hurt when that is about to happen."

> "If I was a mad scientist in denial about being a youkai, I'd be as far away from any youkai as possible, and the last place Shrine Maidens would expect... I would wager she's actually not far from the Hakurei Shrine."

[Hanzo K.]

>"Or maybe the Moriya Shrine? She could be around there too."

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"Reimu can check around her shrine, and Sanae can check around hers."

[Raikaria]

>"Or maybe the Moriya Shrine? She could be around there too."

> "There is nowhere to hide at the top of the mountain, and, unlike the Hakurei Shrine, many youkai live near it, both the Kappa and Tengu. In addition, Sanae is a lot more active than Reimu. Reimu would laze around given the chance, Sanae is proactive." Ran says.

>"Reimu can check around her shrine, and Sanae can check around hers."

> "Sanae and Reimu can check. Rika has had a year, it might not be wise for Reimu to go alone." Yukari says.

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Yeah. So...where should I hide out until the whole thing with the other me is done with? It should probably be somewhere I can't escape without outside help, like you or Reimu."

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "Yeah. So...where should I hide out until the whole thing with the other me is done with? It should probably be somewhere I can't escape without outside help, like you or Reimu."

> "Nowhere in Gensokyo can hold you if you lose." Yukari says.

[Hanzo K.]

>Wilt a bit. "Oh boy...Maybe I shouldn't have started training so much..."

[Raikaria]

>Wilt a bit. "Oh boy...Maybe I shouldn't have started training so much..."

> "It's just the opposite, the seal weakens when your inner strength is enough to handle the madness. By all rights, you *should* be able to defeat the madness and suppress it, it means you have it in you. If you didn't train, eventually, the seal would weaken anyway, and one day the madness would force it's way out. You wouldn't be getting stronger now if that was the case, however."

[Hanzo K.]

>Grin. "I guess you're right. Thanks Yukari. I guess you aren't known as the Legendary Youkai Sage for nothing."
>"After all. Moving forward, and making progress little by little is how a drill works, right? I guess I'll help look for Rika then!"

[Raikaria]

>Grin. "I guess you're right. Thanks Yukari. I guess you aren't known as the Legendary Youkai Sage for nothing."
>"After all. Moving forward, and making progress little by little is how a drill works, right? I guess I'll help look for Rika then!"

> "I'm not sure what a drill has to do with all of this. Yes, I agree that you should help the mikos look for Rika." Yukari says.

> "By the way, Mystcia, can you stay behind? I need to talk to you in private about something I gave you before. Wriggle can stay too if she wants, she was there when Mystcia was given her payment."

[Hanzo K.]

>"Well, when you think about it, I'm slowly moving forward and becoming a better person. Drills kinda do the same thing, carving out tunnels and stuff."
>"Either way, I'm ready to go. You two can stick around if you want to, I know you guys'll show up sooner or later!"

[Raikaria]

>"Well, when you think about it, I'm slowly moving forward and becoming a better person. Drills kinda do the same thing, carving out tunnels and stuff."
>"Either way, I'm ready to go. You two can stick around if you want to, I know you guys'll show up sooner or later!"

> "Maybe. Everyone carves out their lives, I guess." Yukari says.

> A gap opens, and you, Daiyousei and Kogasa go through it, and emerge outside Eientei.

---

> You currently control Mystcia. You are still in Yukari's house, with Wriggle, Ran, Chen, and of course, Yukari herself. You guess since this is about the payment, Yukari wants to tell you something about the stone she gave you last year, and possibly the flower Yuyuko gave you. You do not have a bad enough memory to forget that day.

[Hanzo K.]

>"So, what did you want to talk about that involves that stone and flower you and Yuyuko paid me with that day? Is it something to do with Rumia?"

[Raikaria]

>"So, what did you want to talk about that involves that stone and flower you and Yuyuko paid me with that day? Is it something to do with Rumia?"

> "They are nothing to do with her. If they were, I would have kept her here. The stone and the flower are both from the moon." Yukari says.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Wow....Really? That's pretty amazing. I kinda-sorta-vaguely remember hearing you were involved in something pretty big about the moon, did you find them back then or something?"
>"So, what else did you want to tell me about them, because I'm all ears."

[Raikaria]

>"Wow....Really? That's pretty amazing. I kinda-sorta-vaguely remember hearing you were involved in something pretty big about the moon, did you find them back then or something?"
>"So, what else did you want to tell me about them, because I'm all ears."

> "I am always involved in the moon. I am the diplomatic representative for the Earth, being the only one who can reach the moon realistically." Yukari says.

> "Those two items are treasures of the moon, you have heard of Kaguya's Five Impossible Requests, have you not? Those items are of a similar vein, they hold power, when there is a Lunarian nearby. The holder of the flower can become invisible, as with anyone else connected with them physically. The rock, on the other hand, is capable of absorbing energy, a ward of sorts. It should protect anyone within it's area from attacks made with Lunar Magical Energy involved, although I cannot guarentee absolute protection from repeated, or powerful attacks, and it is worthless against physical strikes."

> "These items, I gave to you so you can keep yourself and your freinds safe. I will open a gap to your stand, and you should go and find those items, wherever you put them. Otherwise, should certain figures appear, you will be in mortal danger... instead of simply grave danger."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Right! I've kept them pretty safe since that day, but I never knew they'd be this important!"
>Let's go get them when she opens that gap!

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "Right! I've kept them pretty safe since that day, but I never knew they'd be this important!"
>Let's go get them when she opens that gap!

> "There is a reason for everything I do. Even borrowing Reimu's food on a permanent basis." Yukari says.

> The gap opens, and you and Wriggle go through, arriving at your lamprey stand. You know the others are at Eientei, so you get the flower and the rock from the stash of various shiny objects you have, and start to head there.

---

> You are now in control of Rumia again.

> You, Daiyousei and Kogasa are outside Eientei, with Reisen, who looks annoyed, looking at you. She already mentioned "This can't be good if SHE'S involved." as you walked out of the gap, so you presume she's had dealings with Yukari before.

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Yeah, looks like it's another really bad incident...Maybe even worse than the Rika Incident."

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "Yeah, looks like it's another really bad incident...Maybe even worse than the Rika Incident."

> "Worse than the Rika Incident? Interesting." Reisen says. "What is going on anyway? Eirin won't tell me."

[Hanzo K.]

>"I think we should get everyone together first, I think I can fill everyone in then. I guess Eirin already knows, which makes this easier."

[Raikaria]

>"I think we should get everyone together first, I think I can fill everyone in then. I guess Eirin already knows, which makes this easier."

> "Define everyone." Reisen says. "Aside from Eirin, Tewi, and the Princess, there are not many who would understand even if you told them."

[Hanzo K.]

>"That'd be just about everyone for now. Because we'll find the others afterwards, Yukari gave me a pretty good lead on things."

[Raikaria]

>"That'd be just about everyone for now. Because we'll find the others afterwards, Yukari gave me a pretty good lead on things."

> Reisen looks a little apprehensive, but then calms.

> "I was going to say I wouldn't get the Princess... but Eirin keeps going to see her about this matter. The Princess already knows what Eirin knows." Reisen says, before vanishing.

> A few minutes later, Reisen returns with Eirin, Tewi, and Kaguya.


Tewi Inaba
The Trickiest Rabbit of the Earth


Kaguya Houraisan
The Exile that Wishes to remain such

[Hanzo K.]

>"Well, I meant for you to get Eirin too, but this'll have to do."
>Look to them. "Okay, so you guys already know those rabbits are from the moon yeah? Looks like they've really stepped up their efforts to bring you back up there, huh princess?"
>"Well, I had a talk with Yukari, and she definitely ain't involved. We figured out that Rika's probably behind the whole mess again, something about a teleporter device."

[Raikaria]

>"Well, I meant for you to get Eirin too, but this'll have to do."
>Look to them. "Okay, so you guys already know those rabbits are from the moon yeah? Looks like they've really stepped up their efforts to bring you back up there, huh princess?"
>"Well, I had a talk with Yukari, and she definitely ain't involved. We figured out that Rika's probably behind the whole mess again, something about a teleporter device."

> A few minutes later, Reisen returns with Eirin, Tewi, and Kaguya.

> Eirin had an intro before, so no picture for her.

> "Moon Rabbits?" Reisen says, looking worried. "If they find me I'll be executed for deserting!"

> "Reisen. now do you see why I did not want you involved? Earlier today, a large amount of moon rabbits attacked various mansions, such as the Garden of the Sun, and The Scarlet Devil Mansion. What do you think happened to the ones that attacked those locations?"

> "I understand..." Reisen says sadly.

> Kaguya looks a little unsurprised. "Just like the Lunarians I was exiled from over 1000 years ago, they'll get their way, regardless of what others want. The Royals are just figureheads there anyway, they want me there just as a figurehead, I'll have no power, the council and the military do. I can't, say, pass the throne onto someone and be done with it, it won't be allowed."

> Kaguya looks serious suddenly. "However, it is impossible for them to force me to the moon. I am immortal. Threats of death cannot scare me. Eirin is immortal too, so they cannot threaten her, and we protect the rabbits, so they are safe."

> Eirin looks at Kaguya. "Princess, if those two ex-students of mine are involved, your immortality will not help. They'll overpower you regardless, and just seal you or something."


> Kaguya then lets a wry smile slip. "There is also one other immortal who would certainly take action if I were to be kidnapped somehow. She's the only one allowed to kill me, as she puts it, and if I were on the moon, what would she do with herself? They may expect two immortals, but not a third."


> "Rika? A teleportation device to bypass the barrier does seem possible." Eirin says.

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Yeah, me'n Yukari think she might be hiding out somewhere near the Hakurei Shrine."
>"Come to think of it, I remember hearing someone once say that 'The closer you are to danger, the farther you are from harm'. I don't understand how that works, but I guess she thinks that hiding there is the last place anyone would look?"
>"Anyhow, I'm thinking that if we find Rika, we can bust up that teleporter. Since there has to be one on this end, they won't be able to do anything if this one's broken!"
>Grin. "I think some well-placed Dark Energy oughta make it blow up good."