Author Topic: Rumia Quest 4: Living in the Shadows [Complete] (Read 36185 times)

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #690 on:** July 22, 2012, 12:48:34 PM »

>Back off a bit, then manifest a large hammer and swing it into the Katana to drive it in further!
>"Oh, the usual. Busting up threats to Gensokyo, keeping the peace. The old routine."

Raikaria · « **Reply #691 on:** July 22, 2012, 02:17:05 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 22, 2012, 12:48:34 PM

>Back off a bit, then manifest a large hammer and swing it into the Katana to drive it in further!
>"Oh, the usual. Busting up threats to Gensokyo, keeping the peace. The old routine."

> You back up, dodging Rika's swing, and then slam a dark-energy hammer into the katana. This bashing of dark energy together doesn't drive it in further, it just causes an explosion, shattering the lens, and blowing up the forearm swung at you [Although the rest of the arm is fine, and you presume due to the size that's where Rika's arm is].

> "You don't want something coming through, right? Well then, I'll have you know I had two very important Lunarians come through about ten hours before you arrived. Brought a buncha rabbits with them too." Rika says.

> "One was blonde and the other had purple hair."

[Side Note: In the event the whole 'getting power back' hasn't tipped you off already, this Quest is the last Rumia Quest. I may do another quest in the future in the same universe, but I'm more likely to do a reset and use a different character from the blank slate. Again, it'll be another character that doesn't get much recognition, but has unexplored depth, which, in my opinion, allows the players to have have far more flexibility over how they want to play the character.

As for who this is? Well, it's a female, and that's all the hint you're getting. :3 So no, not Unzan/Rinnosuke/Genji Quest.]

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #692 on:** July 22, 2012, 04:53:06 PM »

>Let's keep our cool...We'll just have to shove them back through then.
>"Lemme guess, still hate Youkai, huh? Shame really, because without you becoming one, you'd never be in this sort of state. You'd still be a typical human, stuck relying on your gadgets. Doesn't it feel good to be able to do things without your own two hands, and not rely on something else?"
>Let's form a Scythe now.

(Wriggle?)

Raikaria · « **Reply #693 on:** July 22, 2012, 04:59:03 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 22, 2012, 04:53:06 PM

>Let's keep our cool...We'll just have to shove them back through then.
>"Lemme guess, still hate Youkai, huh? Shame really, because without you becoming one, you'd never be in this sort of state. You'd still be a typical human, stuck relying on your gadgets. Doesn't it feel good to be able to do things without your own two hands, and not rely on something else?"
>Let's form a Scythe now.

(Wriggle?)

> Yep.

> "I am still reliant on my gadgets. I have become one with them. For me, this existence is a dream." Rika says, preparing to strike again.

> You form a scythe of dark energy.

[OK, I'll say this: It's not one of the central characters of Rumia Quest.]

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #694 on:** July 22, 2012, 05:02:14 PM »

>Grin. "Well since you've joined with them, doesn't that mean you're doing things with you own two hands now? Heck, before you pulled this upgrade, you were probably equal to a lot of Youkai."
>Let's use our Absolute Darkness Control to make the area around us and Rika go completely black, but keep on guard for attacks.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #695 on:** July 22, 2012, 05:32:09 PM »

>"Everyone, I'll handle Rika! You go gather as many heavy hitters as you can! We'll need all the help we can get to deal with those two! Remilia, Kanako, Satori, Utsuho, Yuuka, everyone!"
>Told you, Yukari.
>To Rika: "You let them through? You do realize they hate you as much as you hate Youkai, right?"

Raikaria · « **Reply #696 on:** July 22, 2012, 07:13:38 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 22, 2012, 05:02:14 PM

>Grin. "Well since you've joined with them, doesn't that mean you're doing things with you own two hands now? Heck, before you pulled this upgrade, you were probably equal to a lot of Youkai."
>Let's use our Absolute Darkness Control to make the area around us and Rika go completely black, but keep on guard for attacks.

> "I always used to do things with my own hands, my machines were built with them... but don't you dare compare me with Youkai!"

> You turn the area dark and evade the attack Rika threw at you.

> "You think that will help? Activating Infra-Red Vision." Rika says.

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 22, 2012, 05:32:09 PM

>"Everyone, I'll handle Rika! You go gather as many heavy hitters as you can! We'll need all the help we can get to deal with those two! Remilia, Kanako, Satori, Utsuho, Yuuka, everyone!"
>Told you, Yukari.
>To Rika: "You let them through? You do realize they hate you as much as you hate Youkai, right?"

> "Yes, good idea..." Reimu says.

> You think a little told you so to Yukari. Somehow they must have masked their presence from her.

> "You don't realise, do you? I am a machine, it's a simple matter for them to take me to the moon and upgrade me, besides, they may hate Earthlings, but they know to treat those who help them with res-"

> You hear sparks, ripping metal, and a crashing thud.

> "You talk too much. I know how to deal with those who would betray their own kind." a voice says. "All you were, was a tool to be disposed of. Thanks to you they know we're here now, so we'll have to act before the full moon. Your usefulness is at it's end."

> You see a woman with a sword standing over Rika, who is still in her mechanical suit, which has been sliced clean in half, halfway up. You're not sure if any part of Rika was cut off too.

Watatsuki no Yorihime
Incarnation of Lunarian Might

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #697 on:** July 22, 2012, 10:27:07 PM »

>...Oh. Not good.
>"So you don't like folks who turn on their friends too, huh?"

LaserTurtle · « **Reply #698 on:** July 22, 2012, 11:23:17 PM »

>oh [censored].
>"Actually guys I'd like some help over here!"
>Attempt peaceful negotiations in the meantime.

Raikaria · « **Reply #699 on:** July 23, 2012, 05:37:33 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 22, 2012, 10:27:07 PM

>...Oh. Not good.
>"So you don't like folks who turn on their friends too, huh?"

> Indeed.

> There is no response from the Lunarian. She doesn't even look your way.

Quote from: LaserTurtle on July 22, 2012, 11:23:17 PM

>oh [censored].
>"Actually guys I'd like some help over here!"
>Attempt peaceful negotiations in the meantime.

> Indeed

> The others are already gone. They do fly pretty fast. The only ones still here are Sunny, Luna and Star, because they want to stuff Rika in a cage. You're not sure how much help they'll be, except maybe at running away, but being fairies, convincing them to run away before Rika's stuffed in a cage might be hard. Unless they already forgot why they're here.

> Seeing as the Lunarian is ignoring you, you doubt negotiations are in order.

SirChaotick · « **Reply #700 on:** July 23, 2012, 05:50:53 AM »

-Attempt to be inconspicious.
-Pray the fairies will attempt to be inconspicious.
-Keep observing the Lunarian's actions while slowly floating backwards.

LaserTurtle · « **Reply #701 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:20:45 AM »

>quietly edge away
>panicpanicpanic on the inside
>If it's a good idea, try covering the entire area with darkness and get out of there as quickly and silently as possible.

Raikaria · « **Reply #702 on:** July 23, 2012, 08:38:35 AM »

Quote from: SirChaotick on July 23, 2012, 05:50:53 AM

-Attempt to be inconspicious.
-Pray the fairies will attempt to be inconspicious.
-Keep observing the Lunarian's actions while slowly floating backwards.

Quote from: LaserTurtle on July 23, 2012, 06:20:45 AM

>quietly edge away
>panicpanicpanic on the inside
>If it's a good idea, try covering the entire area with darkness and get out of there as quickly and silently as possible.

> You already have darkness covering the area, since you did this when fighting Rika. Seeing as she had no problem finding Rika, you don't think it helps.

> You quietly fly away, and you notice the fairies are doing the same. You note the the Lunarian leaves, heading towards Eientei, which causes her to fly right over you.

> "It's the scary lady who showed up earlier. Oh well she got cut up so it's ok right?" Luna says once you're a fair distance away.

> "Yeah, her gettin all cut up by the scary purple hair is revenge enough." Sunny says.

> You can see Rika is now out of her suit, and her legs have been severed at the knees. However, the lower half of her legs are floating roughly where they should be, with things reconnecting. She did mention she can repair stuff with her power, so you guess that's what she's doing.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #703 on:** July 23, 2012, 08:49:53 AM »

>"She'll pull herself together, but I think that was a big blow to her pride. Anyone'd want revenge after something like that."
>So let's check on her. "Hey, you alright? Looks like she turned on you, huh?"

Raikaria · « **Reply #704 on:** July 23, 2012, 10:42:26 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 23, 2012, 08:49:53 AM

>"She'll pull herself together, but I think that was a big blow to her pride. Anyone'd want revenge after something like that."
>So let's check on her. "Hey, you alright? Looks like she turned on you, huh?"

> "System R.I.K.A: System Reboot in progress... System Diagnostic. Undergoing system repairs for shock." Rika says in a completely different voice, monotone, as her legs repair. A large cylinder of metal extends from both sides of both legs, and they attach to each other, as various other cables start re-attaching.

> A few moments later, Rika blinks, looks around, and then notices you.

> "Go away. I don't need pity." she says, back to her normal tone.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #705 on:** July 23, 2012, 11:05:00 AM »

>"S'not pity, I actually hoping you were okay. After all, we didn't get to finish our fight, no thanks to her."
>"So how about it, since she turned on you, why don't we work together for once, and send her and her flunkies back to the moon? That way we can finish our fight in peace."

Raikaria · « **Reply #706 on:** July 23, 2012, 12:15:38 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 23, 2012, 11:05:00 AM

>"S'not pity, I actually hoping you were okay. After all, we didn't get to finish our fight, no thanks to her."
>"So how about it, since she turned on you, why don't we work together for once, and send her and her flunkies back to the moon? That way we can finish our fight in peace."

> Rika remains quiet.

> "I can't work with Youkai... but I'll work with Reimu and if we happen to be on the same side, so be it." Rika says after thinking. "It'll take some time for me to be able to move. I suggest you leave before I can, because unless there's a Lunarian nearby you're target number one."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #707 on:** July 23, 2012, 12:17:28 PM »

>Nod. "Alright! Let's work well together for now then, eh?"
>Let's take the fairies and get going!

Raikaria · « **Reply #708 on:** July 23, 2012, 03:27:45 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 23, 2012, 12:17:28 PM

>Nod. "Alright! Let's work well together for now then, eh?"
>Let's take the fairies and get going!

> "We're not working together, we just might fight the same person at once. Co-incidence. Got it?" Rika says stubbornly.

> The fairies kept on fleeing when you turned back to check on Rika. They're long gone.

> You're not sure where to go, seeing as everyone went to get everyone else.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #709 on:** July 23, 2012, 03:32:36 PM »

>The Hakurei Shrine's as good a place as any. That's probably where everyone'll gather anyhow.
>Silly Rika, being Tsundere like that. We'll knock some sense into her someday, we'll have to fit it into when we're not training Seiga though. But we can do that after we've fixed everything.

Raikaria · « **Reply #710 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:24:09 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 23, 2012, 03:32:36 PM

>The Hakurei Shrine's as good a place as any. That's probably where everyone'll gather anyhow.
>Silly Rika, being Tsundere like that. We'll knock some sense into her someday, we'll have to fit it into when we're not training Seiga though. But we can do that after we've fixed everything.

> There's a chance they could gather at Moriya too, or the more central Scartlet Devil Mansion. Meeting at the Hakurei Shrine is somewhat foolish, seeing as they'd have to go to the other side of Gensokyo to get help from the Kappa and Tengu, and then all the way back.

> On the topic of training Seiga, she explained that as long as you have the intention to train her, and do so when the time is suitable, you won't die. The spell is pretty smart, considering you're per-occupied with more important things, you're fine. Seiga even said it doesn't activate unless you have nothing better to do and you two are near each other, so you could even go to Senkai to rustle up your Hermit Allies and not have to worry.

> Rika - the only Tsundere robot. You wonder if Alice and Rika would get on.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #711 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:30:30 PM »

>Ah, let's go to Senkai right away then to get them together.

Raikaria · « **Reply #712 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:41:35 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 23, 2012, 07:30:30 PM

>Ah, let's go to Senkai right away then to get them together.

> Once you're far away from Rika to focus and not worry about her getting mobile and whacking you over the head with a spanner, you focus on Senkai, like you've been taught, and when you open your eyes, you see Seiga in front of you, looking proud.

> "Well, it happened. I can tell, however, I'll have to wait a little longer. Well, not so much I can tell. More like Miko can tell and told us." Seiga says.

> You notice Yoshika hop next to Seiga. "Oh, when I heard I summoned Yoshika to my side." she adds.

> "Hellwo Rumia~" Yoshika says happily. She can't really wave with her arms like they are.

> Tojiko, Futo and Miko all turn up afterwards.

> "I'm not sure how much anyone but Tojiko will be in a fight, me and Futo do not have true battle-oriented skills." Miko says.

> "However, there is another hermit here. You've not met her, since she doesn't come here often.

> Another figure appears. You've not seen her before.

Kasen Ibaraki
The Hermit of Youkai Mountain

> "Hi." she says.

LaserTurtle · « **Reply #713 on:** July 23, 2012, 10:53:07 PM »

The only way to defeat a side story character is with another side story character! - Kogasa^{[citation needed]}

>ask for Kasen's help.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #714 on:** July 24, 2012, 07:28:49 AM »

>"Well, anyone who can help out is a big help! Because the more allies we have, the better off we are when go to drive those lunar dum-dums back home!"

Raikaria · « **Reply #715 on:** July 24, 2012, 03:57:55 PM »

Quote from: LaserTurtle on July 23, 2012, 10:53:07 PM

The only way to defeat a side story character is with another side story character! - Kogasa^{[citation needed]}

>ask for Kasen's help.

> Underground, Kogasa suddenly pipes up about side story characters to Reimu.

> "Miko already told me what is the issue. Although, I'll not want to make my presence known to certain individuals. I'm attempting to keep myself hidden to the Oni, like Sukia. We have... a history." the hermit says.

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 24, 2012, 07:28:49 AM

>"Well, anyone who can help out is a big help! Because the more allies we have, the better off we are when go to drive those lunar dum-dums back home!"

> "Oh, from what I've heard they're anything but dumb."

> "By the way, I'm Kasen Ibaraki. Nice to make your acquaintance."

> You note Tojiko is keeping as far away as possible from Kasen.

> "Oh come on, stop being so shy from me. Just because I have the power to exterminate Vengeful Spirits like you doesn't mean I will, you're an ally, and a friend of the hermits." Kasen says when she notices this.

> "Well, sorry, it's nature for me to back away from someone who can destroy me." Tojiko says with a defensive tone. "Just like you don't wanna be seen by any Oni."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #716 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:05:21 PM »

>"Well, I can't guarantee you'll avoid a run-in this time, but right now stuff like that's gotta be put aside, for Gensokyo's sake."
>"Anyhow, the name's Rumia. I guess you could say I'm more than a Darkness Youkai, but the manifestation of Makai's Darkness itself. Not that I'm evil or anything, I'm past that already."
>Fistpalm, then look to Seiga. "I guess that's why I picked it up like an Oni takes to drinking! Makai's loaded with Dark Energy y'know, so I guess that's why I can do stuff with it. It's pretty much a part of me!"
>Did we ever disperse that Scythe? If so, call it back, then turn it into a Katana, a pair of nunchuks, and then to our default of a Zweihander. If not, do that stuff without calling a Scythe.
>"I guess you'll want to learn this stuff later on, huh Seiga? Well, that's for another time. Let's make for Scarlet Devil Mansion, and if nobody's there, we'll head for the Moriya Shrine."
>Let's focus on opening a portal to the SDM first.

Raikaria · « **Reply #717 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:30:22 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 24, 2012, 04:05:21 PM

>"Well, I can't guarantee you'll avoid a run-in this time, but right now stuff like that's gotta be put aside, for Gensokyo's sake."
>"Anyhow, the name's Rumia. I guess you could say I'm more than a Darkness Youkai, but the manifestation of Makai's Darkness itself. Not that I'm evil or anything, I'm past that already."
>Fistpalm, then look to Seiga. "I guess that's why I picked it up like an Oni takes to drinking! Makai's loaded with Dark Energy y'know, so I guess that's why I can do stuff with it. It's pretty much a part of me!"
>Did we ever disperse that Scythe? If so, call it back, then turn it into a Katana, a pair of nunchuks, and then to our default of a Zweihander. If not, do that stuff without calling a Scythe.
>"I guess you'll want to learn this stuff later on, huh Seiga? Well, that's for another time. Let's make for Scarlet Devil Mansion, and if nobody's there, we'll head for the Moriya Shrine."
>Let's focus on opening a portal to the SDM first.

> "Trust me, it's for Gensokyo's sake that I don't run into her. But don't worry, I'm not a fool or anything, I can help and stay out of her way." Kasen says.

> "Makai eh? Interesting." Kasen says.

> The scythe exploded. So you shift weapons around to show off to Seiga. "Weapons are not my thing, but maybe I can do something that that to enhance Yoshika's attacks." she comments.

> You can't open a portal, so after tying, Miko smiles, and opens one herself. "Even if Senkai is being fussy about you using it as a doorway, it doesn't stop someone else opening the door, now does it?" she says.

> You can see the Scarlet Mansion, outside it you can see China, Patchouli, Koakuma, Sakuya, and Remillia under an umbrella. You also see an unfamiliar figure in red, who everyone except Remilia is staying away from. Even Remilia dosen't seem too happy about her.

> You've heard about this figure from Mystcia. You guess that this is Flandre Scarlet. You know from Mystcia that she is horrendously powerful... and possibly insane.

Flandre Scarlet
The definition of 'Tyke Bomb'

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #718 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:37:35 PM »

>Nod to Miko. "Thanks. This does technically qualify as an emergency though, Gensokyo's in danger. So nothing can afford to be fussy, not even the place I called home for a while."
>Let's head through!
>"Heya. I figured I'd come by to help gather folks for the repelling effort. The plan's to use Rika's Teleporter to shove those moonfolks back where they belong."
>Beat.
>"Oh, you guys probably can't quite recognize me, seeing as how I've changed so soon after running into some of you. Well, it's me, Rumia."

Raikaria · « **Reply #719 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:44:03 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on July 24, 2012, 04:37:35 PM

>Nod to Miko. "Thanks. This does technically qualify as an emergency though, Gensokyo's in danger. So nothing can afford to be fussy, not even the place I called home for a while."
>Let's head through!
>"Heya. I figured I'd come by to help gather folks for the repelling effort. The plan's to use Rika's Teleporter to shove those moonfolks back where they belong."
>Beat.
>"Oh, you guys probably can't quite recognize me, seeing as how I've changed so soon after running into some of you. Well, it's me, Rumia."

> You, and the Taoists, and Kasen, go through the portal.

> "Who are this lot?" Remilia says in surprise.

> "Rumia, those Toaists from the incident, and Kasen." Sakuya replies.

> "Marisa already told us. We are going to head to outside the Bamboo Forest with everyone else they are gathering. However, we were hold up by a choice Mistress made which I find questionable." Patchouli says.

> "As much as I loathe to admit it, I can't beat those two." Remilia says. "My sister heard from the rabbit in the basement about them, and became curious. She also knew the mansion was attacked, so demanded to come and help teach the ones who attacked China a lesson. It's the first time she's wanted to leave for anything other than simply shadowing me or curiosity for five hundred years."

> Remilia suddenly snaps her fingers.

> "I'm having some trouble keeping Flan in the shade. Being in sunlight is bad for Vampires, when she's out there she's slowly turning into dust. Do you think you can, you know, use your darkness powers to keep her in shadow?"

> "It's boring staying under your parasoul!" Flandre shouts happily, flying in the sunlight, some smoke coming off her. You note that Meiling is attempting to convince her to get into the shade.