Author Topic: Rumia Quest 4: Living in the Shadows [Complete] (Read 36189 times)

Raikaria · « **Reply #630 on:** July 21, 2012, 11:58:00 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 11:54:14 AM

>Grin. "You wanna pull a prank? Try busting up that device then, I betcha she'll be really mad! I'd kinda like to see her reaction to that really."
>Beat.
>Dash over to Sunny and co, and grab 'em in a big ol' tacklehug. "You guys just gave me a great idea!"
>Set 'em down, and grin while flashing a thumbs-up. "How about I do ya one even better and help out, huh? It'll be fun! Big Sis Rumia's always up for some fun y'know!"

> The fairies huddle after your glomp and everything.

> They break the huddle, and are quiet for a moment, and huddle again.

> "Smashing up the stuff of the one we're leadin' you to isn't a prank, but we decided that... uh... Star, I forgot how to say it." Sunny begins.

> "Revenge for trying to catch us is better than a prank!" Star says.

> "No-one tries to stuff us into a cage and gets away with it! It's personal!" Luna says.

> "So yeah, we'll drop the prank condition if you let us stuff that Rika freak into the cage she tried to put us in after we're done." Sunny says.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #631 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:00:17 PM »

>Grin. "You got it! And it solves what we'll do to keep her from making another one of those things too!"
>Look to the others. "Well, let's do this!"

Raikaria · « **Reply #632 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:02:32 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 12:00:17 PM

>Grin. "You got it! And it solves what we'll do to keep her from making another one of those things too!"
>Look to the others. "Well, let's do this!"

> "Sounds fun too!" Marisa says happily.

> "I'm not too sure about keeping her in the cage too long. It'll just make her madder probably, but better that than a potentially massive prank." Reimu says.

---

> You follow the three fairies through the forest, past their tree, and a small bit further on. Your first hint that something is up is when Cirno, who wasn't paying attention, passes right through a tree, which flickers before turning normal again.

> "Holograms! Cool!" Sanae says.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #633 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:13:21 PM »

>"Looks like we're close huh? Wasn't Rika's last hideout like this too?"
>Let's keep searching!

Raikaria · « **Reply #634 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:17:43 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 12:13:21 PM

>"Looks like we're close huh? Wasn't Rika's last hideout like this too?"
>Let's keep searching!

> "Nah, no holograms. Multiple pathways." Sanae says.

> You keep following the fairies.

> "Don't worry, Star knows the way past all these fake trees, she can tell where Rika is with her ability." Luna chimes happily.

> Suddenly, the fake trees vanish, and you stand in a crater.

> "Well, no point hiding the crater I made when I activated the teleporter the first time when you know I'm here now." you hear a familar voice say. You look up, and see the teleporter, floating on what ground level should be, and Rika, standing on an Evil Eye machine. This machine has the symbol for 'Sigma' on it, witt a small 'II' after the symbol. Not that you know what Sigma is.

Boss # 3
Rika
Gensokyo's Resident Mad Scientist

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #635 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:25:55 PM »

>Grin. "It's been a while hasn't it, Rika?"
>If she doesn't seem to recognize us, let's pull up our classic Darkness Aura.

Raikaria · « **Reply #636 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:26:52 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 12:25:55 PM

>Grin. "It's been a while hasn't it, Rika?"
>If she doesn't seem to recognize us, let's pull up our classic Darkness Aura.

> You are responded to with a barrage of lasers being launched from Evil Eye Sigma II, and a rude gesture from Rika.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #637 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:28:54 PM »

>Even Dai can dodge these!
>So let's weave our way through the lasers to get close to Rika.

Raikaria · « **Reply #638 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:30:42 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 12:28:54 PM

>Even Dai can dodge these!
>So let's weave our way through the lasers to get close to Rika.

> She can, as she evidences.

> You fly around the lasers to reach where Rika is, and instantly notice something about the vibe she's giving off. It's not that of a youkai like before, nor that like a human.

> Rika swings a spanner at you.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #639 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:33:05 PM »

>Slip just barely out of range of the spanner, and grin. "Well, aren't you a different sort now? You don't feel human anymore, but you don't feel like a Youkai anymore either. What'd you do, become a god of crazy devices and schemes?"
>Let's have a little laugh. "If that's the case, you must be well-worshipped by fairies!"
>Let's form an orb of Dark Energy in one of our hands. "Betcha you're wondering what this stuff is, eh?"

Raikaria · « **Reply #640 on:** July 21, 2012, 03:14:49 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 12:33:05 PM

>Slip just barely out of range of the spanner, and grin. "Well, aren't you a different sort now? You don't feel human anymore, but you don't feel like a Youkai anymore either. What'd you do, become a god of crazy devices and schemes?"
>Let's have a little laugh. "If that's the case, you must be well-worshipped by fairies!"
>Let's form an orb of Dark Energy in one of our hands. "Betcha you're wondering what this stuff is, eh?"

> You move out of spanner range. Rika looks annoyed and swings back again, but is still out of range.

> "Kinda. You wouldn't understand the brilliance of what I am now." Rika says. "I wouldn't call myself a god of schemes. Or a god at all, but I guess crazy devices is accurate enough for your tiny mind."

> "It's negative energy. I analyzed it from the explosion site. Sadly I'm unable to replicate and weaponize it." Rika answers.

> Multiple panels open up on Evil Eye Sigma II; and you note energy collecting like when you would use danmaku.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #641 on:** July 21, 2012, 04:34:16 PM »

>Grin. "Since you know what it's called, how about you feel what it can do firsthand!"
>Flip back and jam a little dark energy orb in each of the opened panels, and make 'em blow up!

Raikaria · « **Reply #642 on:** July 21, 2012, 04:41:48 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 04:34:16 PM

>Grin. "Since you know what it's called, how about you feel what it can do firsthand!"
>Flip back and jam a little dark energy orb in each of the opened panels, and make 'em blow up!

> You flip back and fire dark energy orbs towards the panels, but they unleash a massive barrage of danmaku in retaliation, which easily stops your dark energy orbs.

> "Yeah, Evil Eye Sigma I was a monster at danmaku..." Reimu warns.

> You note everyone seems to be letting you deal with this. Even Marisa. You guess they want to see how you handle it, since you're stronger now then last time.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #643 on:** July 21, 2012, 04:43:43 PM »

>"A monster at Danmaku eh?" Grin.
>Let's try slipping into an open spot at short range, and then pop off a Dark Energy-wrapped, qi-powered punch!

Raikaria · « **Reply #644 on:** July 21, 2012, 04:47:27 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 04:43:43 PM

>"A monster at Danmaku eh?" Grin.
>Let's try slipping into an open spot at short range, and then pop off a Dark Energy-wrapped, qi-powered punch!

> You slip into a blind spot at close range, specifically, the eyeball itself, and deliver a punch, with your fist covered in dark energy. It stings like anything, since you're far from immune to your own dark energy, and the Evil Eye doesn't seem bothered at all.

> "I don't know what you just did, but after last time with Omega I took special care to make sure that the lens was reinforced. Do you think I'll make the same weaknesses twice?" Rika taunts.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #645 on:** July 21, 2012, 04:52:37 PM »

>Grin. "Well, I guess I gotta aim for another weakpoint then, eh?"
>Slip back up to Rika, and hammer a punch right into her gut!

Raikaria · « **Reply #646 on:** July 21, 2012, 04:55:38 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 04:52:37 PM

>Grin. "Well, I guess I gotta aim for another weakpoint then, eh?"
>Slip back up to Rika, and hammer a punch right into her gut!

> You fly up to Rika, and, specifically using your other hand, try to punch Rika.

> Your fist makes contact with a dull thud. It hurts. You note Rika is smirking, and has her spanner raised.

> "Checkmate."

> Rika swings the spanner down, and the next thing you know is sharp pain and darkness.

----

You come to in darkness. Nothing but darkness. You can't even see through it.

> "You disgust me...." a voice hisses.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #647 on:** July 21, 2012, 04:56:25 PM »

>"Ugh..Lemme guess, other-me?"

Raikaria · « **Reply #648 on:** July 21, 2012, 04:59:31 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 04:56:25 PM

>"Ugh..Lemme guess, other-me?"

> "Other me?" a maniacal laugh.

> "I AM YOU, THE TRUE YOU! THIS IS MY WORLD!" the voice shrieks.

> You look in the direction of the voice, and see red irises a fair distance away, and above you.

> "I feel the final shackle breaking... I shall finally be freed, and this false me shall no longer exist, insulting my name!" the voice coons. The mood swings are evident. This being is indeed insane, more so than Rika.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #649 on:** July 21, 2012, 05:06:27 PM »

>"Wow, I didn't know there was this much crazy between the two of us, huh? But y'know, since I'm kinda you too, this is kinda my world too. Darkness is kinda refreshing when you think about it, you don't have to worry about overheating in the summer, or getting too cold in the winter. Kinda like a really good house."
>Let's head for the eyes, maybe we'll get a better look at the old us.

Raikaria · « **Reply #650 on:** July 21, 2012, 05:10:21 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 05:06:27 PM

>"Wow, I didn't know there was this much crazy between the two of us, huh? But y'know, since I'm kinda you too, this is kinda my world too. Darkness is kinda refreshing when you think about it, you don't have to worry about overheating in the summer, or getting too cold in the winter. Kinda like a really good house."
>Let's head for the eyes, maybe we'll get a better look at the old us.

> "What are you going on about? Darkness is all consuming. A veil to cause fear in your victim's final moments!" the voice says.

> You head for the glowing eyes. They stay the same distance away, but, the darkness fades, with a pale light, almost like moonlight, shining on the area. It reveals a twisted version of yourself, sitting, with her left arm chained to a throne.

True Rumia
You, on a really bad day for the world.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #651 on:** July 21, 2012, 05:14:25 PM »

>Nod. "Maybe, but did you think about other ways to use it outside of that? I did."

Raikaria · « **Reply #652 on:** July 21, 2012, 05:16:54 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 05:14:25 PM

>Nod. "Maybe, but did you think about other ways to use it outside of that? I did."

> "Covering your approach and escape... separating people... torturing them with their fears. Everyone is born with an inherent fear of darkness and the unknown. Except me." the demon-you says, before she jolts her lft arm, attempting to break the chain.

> "It's getting weaker... weaker..."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #653 on:** July 21, 2012, 05:25:49 PM »

>"I don't fear the darkness either, because I was born from the event that sealed you. So in essence, I guess you're not just me, but kinda mom too."
>Beat.
>"Wait...if Yukari put the seal...Oohhhh man, I got two moms!"
>"But y'know, the darkness isn't just used for that. Because when you look back, before everything was even around, there was darkness. Were we around back then too? Who knows, but it's time to pass things to the next generation. You did your job of keeping people on their toes in the old days, now it's my turn."

Raikaria · « **Reply #654 on:** July 21, 2012, 05:30:01 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 05:25:49 PM

>"I don't fear the darkness either, because I was born from the event that sealed you. So in essence, I guess you're not just me, but kinda mom too."
>Beat.
>"Wait...if Yukari put the seal...Oohhhh man, I got two moms!"
>"But y'know, the darkness isn't just used for that. Because when you look back, before everything was even around, there was darkness. Were we around back then too? Who knows, but it's time to pass things to the next generation. You did your job of keeping people on their toes in the old days, now it's my turn."

> The red irises glow brighter.

> "This is nonsense!" The chains chink as she yanks again.

> "You disgust me! This is my inner world, so you appear as you are inside! Look at yourself!" another chink and struggle, as a swirl of dark energy forms into a mirror of sorts. LOOK AT YOURSELF!"

> "YOU ARE A DEMON! YET LOOK AT YOU! YOU ARE THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT YOU SHOULD BE! YOU LOOK LIKE A FREAKING ANGEL OF DARKNESS! YOU MAKE ME SICK!"

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #655 on:** July 21, 2012, 05:32:34 PM »

>"...I think I like this look."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #656 on:** July 21, 2012, 05:35:32 PM »

>Grin. "And this just means I can be imposing and awesome-looking without needing to be all crazy and stuff."
>"You can do a lot more with just being awesome, than you can with being crazy. I've learned that while you were asleep."
>Point upwards while looking awesome!
>"It doesn't matter what you look like on the outside! Because what's on the inside is what really matters! Besides, aren't there fallen angels too?!"

Raikaria · « **Reply #657 on:** July 21, 2012, 05:40:31 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 21, 2012, 05:32:34 PM

>"...I think I like this look."

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 05:35:32 PM

>Grin. "And this just means I can be imposing and awesome-looking without needing to be all crazy and stuff."
>"You can do a lot more with just being awesome, than you can with being crazy. I've learned that while you were asleep."
>Point upwards while looking awesome!
>"It doesn't matter what you look like on the outside! Because what's on the inside is what really matters! Besides, aren't there fallen angels too?!"

> "How can you be a fallen angel if you were made a devil? I was never an angel. I was born from the very madness of Makai's swirling Chaos, the heart of Makai. I am an embodiment of terror, darkness and death. Darkness is my veil, my victims never even see me before their throats are cut."

> The 'mirror' vanishes.

> "Well... this is my world... the instant this chain breaks... I will kill you and take my body back, my mind back, my DIGNITY back!" the being says, thrashing against the chain.

> She suddenly relaxes. "Prepare to feel the full power of the Insanity of Makai, within a world of her control."

> One final effort and a pained screech, and the chain rips off the throne, and disintegrates. At that moment, a sword of dark energy forms in the beast's right hand, and she flies towards you at incredible speed.

Boss 3b:
True Rumia

Note: You are your version of your 'true' self in here. You have all your abilities magnified, especially your manipulation of dark energy, which you can use to make things other than orbs. The problem is, your foe has the same powers.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #658 on:** July 21, 2012, 05:45:22 PM »

>Lock blades with our own! "Since I'm you, we're pretty evenly matched. This could be the funnest battle yet!"

Raikaria · « **Reply #659 on:** July 21, 2012, 05:47:39 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 21, 2012, 05:45:22 PM

>Lock blades with our own! "Since I'm you, we're pretty evenly matched. This could be the funnest battle yet!"

> "Evenly matched? You forget two massive advantages." the evil you says as your blades of darkness clash.

> Your blade vanishes and hers keeps moving, you manage to get out of the way, taking only a nick.

> "One, I KNOW how to use my power to it's full extent... and two..."

> Cables come up from the ground and head towards you.

> "This is MY world, I have full command over it!"