Rumia Quest VI: Succession [Complete]

[Raikaria]

>"Could you give me a quick description of what they look like?"

> "They all look pretty different, but they're like children. Children with wings. And small brains." Rumia says.

[Hanzo K.]

>"....So they're pretty dim?"
>We saw a few of those in our dreams, right?

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"Why are you holding your arms out like that?"

[Darkoda]

>"..You spoke like flying was common here. Can humans learn how to fly too?"

[Raikaria]

>"....So they're pretty dim?"
>We saw a few of those in our dreams, right?

> "Yes, they're very dim, with a couple of exceptions."

> You recall seeing a few children with wings in your dreams.

>"Why are you holding your arms out like that?"

> "Because the Saint was Crucified."

>"..You spoke like flying was common here. Can humans learn how to fly too?"

> "Oh yes. There's Marisa... oh wait she uses a broom... uh... Sanae... no she's a demigod... Reimu... no that's her explicit power... uh... I'm not actually sure if normal humans can fly... but you're not normal."

[Hanzo K.]

>'I remember seeing some of them in my dreams, I think I can tell what they are then."
>Beat.
>"Wait, 'not normal'? I knew I was a bit odd compared to everyone else, but if someone like you says I'm not normal, then that must be pretty bad."

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"And what do you mean, 'because the Saint was Crucified'?"

[Raikaria]

>'I remember seeing some of them in my dreams, I think I can tell what they are then."
>Beat.
>"Wait, 'not normal'? I knew I was a bit odd compared to everyone else, but if someone like you says I'm not normal, then that must be pretty bad."

> "Good! Be careful of a big one with ice wings and in blue. She's strong and loves to fight and is a complete moron."

> Rumia pouts a little. "Well you're not normal."

> The youkai fishes in her pocket, and brings out what looks like a coin, with some digital display on it. On the other side of the coin is a face that she shows you, on the top of the head, is a hat like yours.

> "I know it's not very clear since it's a coin and all, but this is her face." Rumia says "It'll be clearer when I can get a back issue of the Bunbunmaru with her picture in it."

>"And what do you mean, 'because the Saint was Crucified'?"

> "That Christian person who got stung up on a cross."

[Hanzo K.]

>"Whoever she was, she has good taste in headgear. I like this hat I have."
>Oh, we know about that guy don't we?
>"Fairy in blue with icewings, strong, dim, and fight-happy. Gotcha."

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"What, you mean Jesus? The one who came back to life a few days later? Why are you trying to look like that?"

[Raikaria]

>"Whoever she was, she has good taste in headgear. I like this hat I have."
>Oh, we know about that guy don't we?
>"Fairy in blue with icewings, strong, dim, and fight-happy. Gotcha."

> "I know! She also wore a dress just like yours, and had hair just like yours. Age a few years and you'd be identical!" Rumia says.

> You think she's talking about Jesus.

> "Yeah. Stay away from her unless you want to get chilled."

>"What, you mean Jesus? The one who came back to life a few days later? Why are you trying to look like that?"

> "He came back to life?!" Rumia says, surprised. You guess youkai history lessons are not very good.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Yeah, three days later in fact."
>Cross our arms and headtilt slightly. "So she looked like an older me? That can't be a coincidence. If she lived here, but is dead...What does that mean for me then? I've been able to see these boundaries, but now..."

[Raikaria]

>"Yeah, three days later in fact."
>Cross our arms and headtilt slightly. "So she looked like an older me? That can't be a coincidence. If she lived here, but is dead...What does that mean for me then? I've been able to see these boundaries, but now..."

> "Three days, eh? Well, it's been about two and a half since Yukari died." Rumia says.

> Suddenly, there is the sound of a machine approching, and a tank shows up.

> "Ah-ha! Rumia! Yes! The S.T.A.L.K.E.R system works!" a female voice says coming out of the tank.

> "Stalker..." Renko says,

> "Super Transporting, Attacking, Locating and Killing Everyday Radar!" the voice says, sounding incredibly proud.

> Rumia sighs. "This is Rika. She's a scientist."

> "MAD scientist!" Rika says angrily.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Mad Scientist..."
>Beat.
>"Oh, so you're 'insane in the membrane, cuckoo for cocoa puffs, as well as completely and utterly off your nut'?"
>Pause for a bit. "Those are ways to say someone's crazy."

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>When did our powers change? Does it fit with the two and a half days ago Rumia just said this other person died?

[Raikaria]

>"Mad Scientist..."
>Beat.
>"Oh, so you're 'insane in the membrane, cuckoo for cocoa puffs, as well as completely and utterly off your nut'?"
>Pause for a bit. "Those are ways to say someone's crazy."

> "Yes, you have it right. You must be human if you're that smart, so I will assume this despicable Youkai is assaulting you!"

>When did our powers change? Does it fit with the two and a half days ago Rumia just said this other person died?

> Yes, it was roughly two and a half days ago.

[Hanzo K.]

>"...And now I can tell that you're not only crazy, but stupid too."

[Raikaria]

>"...And now I can tell that you're not only crazy, but stupid too."

> "Don't make me change my mind and consider you a youkai symp... waaait." Rika says.

> You get the feeling you are being looked at.

> "You look like Yukari Yakumo."

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"So I've been told. Rumia and I were just discussing that. Might you leave us alone? I think it's a fairly important conversation, after all."

[Raikaria]

>"So I've been told. Rumia and I were just discussing that. Might you leave us alone? I think it's a fairly important conversation, after all."

> "How rude! After I came all this way in my newly built tank with S.T.A.L.K.E.R technology to try and blow up Rumia..." Rika says.

> "Enough with the stalking already... you're giving me bad feelings... wait a second, you built that thing?" Renko asks.

> "Yes. By myself."

> "Bringing tanks into a world of magic. Yep, I guess you really are mad." Renko says.

> "Thanks! Now, if you little humans could get out of the way, I have some youkai extermination to achieve."

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"Um, I really don't think Rumia's doing anything wrong."

[Raikaria]

>"Um, I really don't think Rumia's doing anything wrong."

> "Tsk, didn't they teach you anything at the Human Village these days? Youkai eat people!"

[Hanzo K.]

>"Uh, We aren't from there, in case you haven't noticed."

[Raikaria]

>"Uh, We aren't from there, in case you haven't noticed."

> "Whhaaaaaaat? How'dya get inside the Hakurei Barrier then? Yukari's not around to spirit people away anymore!"

> "I gotta admit, I'm a little curious myself." Rumia says.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Oh that. A few days ago, my ability to see boundaries strengthened considerably, I guess it might be related to what you told me about, the thing that happened on this side a few days back. I figured out I could mess around with boundaries, and I decided to finally visit the world I've seen in my dreams so often. And well, the rest, as they say, is history."

[Raikaria]

>"Oh that. A few days ago, my ability to see boundaries strengthened considerably, I guess it might be related to what you told me about, the thing that happened on this side a few days back. I figured out I could mess around with boundaries, and I decided to finally visit the world I've seen in my dreams so often. And well, the rest, as they say, is history."

> Rika is, for the first time since she rolled up, quiet.

> "Well this changes plans, I may be nuts but I know better than to mess with what could be the next Yukari. You lucked out Rumia!" Rika says after a short break.

> Rumia waits for Rika to turn her tank around, and then forms something black over her hand, with a slight blue glow, and blue arcs of electricity. She then punches the tank, and whatever she put on her arm explodes inside it, blasting the tank away at a high speed.

> Renko's eyes are wide in obvious shock at this seemingly friendly youkai blasting a tank away with a single punch. That exploded.

[Hanzo K.]

>Let out a whistle. "That was a neat trick. What do you people from this world call it?"

[Raikaria]

>Let out a whistle. "That was a neat trick. What do you people from this world call it?"

> "Oh, that's one of my powers, unique to me. And one other person who worked her rear off for 1,000 years. I can manipulate Darkness, and Dark Energy. I also threw in a bit of my Qi, otherwise the explosion would have backfired on me just as badly." Rumia says.

> "So, what can you two do, specifically? Power-wise."

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"I... don't know what any of that means."
>"Also: was that really necessary? She was already leaving."
>"Is she going to be okay?"

[Hanzo K.]

>"...That must've taken a long time for you to figure it out then."
>Beat.
>"Wait, does that mean you're older than 1000 too?! You look so young."