Maribel Hearn Quest: ACT III - Part 2

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Well..... then maybe there is still hope for her, if you understand your abilities better... maybe you could rescue her."
>Any sight of the cave ?

>"I-I doubt it... s-she was erased. Gone. E-Even her name becomes unreadable i-if you write it down... A-And i-its all my fault..." Rengeteki frowns.
>You see a mountainside in the distance, you notice some kind of dark spot where a hill meets the mountain. That might be the entrance.
>_

[Monarda]

>"How can you say that ? There is a lot you still don't know about your abilities, Rengeteki, what if Rin can still be saved ? What if she is waiting for you to come ? You can't give up on her."
>Look serious.
>"Renko never gave up on her sister, even with all those years of search that led to nothing, and here she is, alive and well, so you have to do the same, if you truly want her back, keep searching for a way to use your powers to save her, without sacrificing anyone, keep trying until you finally manage to do it."
>Put on a reassuring smile.
>"Will you it ? For her, and for me ?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"How can you say that ? There is a lot you still don't know about your abilities, Rengeteki, what if Rin can still be saved ? What if she is waiting for you to come ? You can't give up on her."
>Look serious.
>"Renko never gave up on her sister, even with all those years of search that led to nothing, and here she is, alive and well, so you have to do the same, if you truly want her back, keep searching for a way to use your powers to save her, without-

>"YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND!" Rengeteki interrupts, "She is gone Maribel! Erased! Do you really think, that if there was even a sliver of hope to get her back, that I'd walk away from that!? I know for a fact it's not possible to use my powers to bring her back. How can powers effect something that doesn't even exist anymore!? It can't be done! I-It just can't..."
>Tears stream down her cheeks,
>"B-besides... E-Even if it w-was possible... w-would s-she even b-be the same...? W-Would s-she even be on f-friendly terms w-with me... a-after what I've d-done...? M-My sin is u-unforgivable. _{^{I must spend the rest of my existence repenting... repent... must repent...}}"

>The rest of the group seems to be at a loss of what to say.
>_

[Monarda]

>"Rengeteki !"
>Halt and stare in her eyes.
>"Stop with this ! If you think that Rin can't be saved, why do you think what seems like Layla is kidnapping girl the same physical age as her, taking them to the same cave where it happened AND trying to kill you, it's because she CAN be saved, you DON'T know if this is the limit of your abilities, it wouldn't make sense if you could erase things from existance, but not be able to bring things into existance."
>Frown.
>"Tell me what would be better, to keep searching for a way to bring her back, and finally be together again, or to stay recluse in your home repenting, while Rin could actually be waiting for someone, anyone to aid her."
>Shed some tears.
>"I will look for a way to bring her back, even if i must do it alone, now i ask... will you look with me ? Will you hold on to hope ? Will you trust your dear sister ?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Rengeteki !"
>Halt and stare in her eyes.
>"Stop with this ! If you think that Rin can't be saved, why do you think what seems like Layla is kidnapping girl the same physical age as her, taking them to the same cave where it happened AND trying to kill you, it's because she CAN be saved, you DON'T know if this is the limit of your abilities, it wouldn't make sense if you could erase things from existance, but not be able to bring things into existance."
>Frown.
>"Tell me what would be better, to keep searching for a way to bring her back, and finally be together again, or to stay recluse in your home repenting, while Rin could actually be waiting for someone, anyone to aid her."
>Shed some tears.
>"I will look for a way to bring her back, even if i must do it alone, now i ask... will you look with me ? Will you hold on to hope ? Will you trust your dear sister ?"

>"Sister?" Sanae asks.
>Rengeteki remains silent, tears still streaming from her eyes.
>_

[Monarda]

>"Rengeteki... i'm sorry i had to say this, but please, trust me."
>Embrace her as best as we can, being wary of her right arm and making sure to keep supporting her.
>"We will make things better again, together..."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Rengeteki... i'm sorry i had to say this, but please, trust me."
>Embrace her as best as we can, being wary of her right arm and making sure to keep supporting her.
>"We will make things better again, together..."

>You embrace her.
>"^{_{I... I-I do trust you...}}" she says very quietly, "N-No offense, b-but c-could we t-talk about this l-later? I-I mean... w-we should f-focus on Renko... f-for now..."
>_

[Monarda]

>Smile.
>"Thanks Rengeteki, and yes you are right."
>Resume our flight, being careful and looking around for anyone nearby.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Smile.
>"Thanks Rengeteki, and yes you are right."
>Resume our flight, being careful and looking around for anyone nearby.

>You resume your flight.
>You are approaching the cave, you spot two figures standing outside of it.
>_

[Monarda]

>Signal our friends to dive in cover into the trees, then slowly proceed until we have a better look of the figures.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Signal our friends to dive in cover into the trees, then slowly proceed until we have a better look of the figures.

>There is actually a sparse amount of trees out here, it won't provide much cover.
>The only places that could offer cover are near the cave, though the figures will definitely see you before you get to them
>_

[Samaren]

>Can we gap to one of these places from our current position without figures noticing?

[Monarda]

//Remember to coordinate our assault with our friends.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Can we gap to one of these places from our current position without figures noticing?

>Possibly.
>_

[Monarda]

>Turn to the others and very quietly say:
>"There seems to be two figures guarding the entrance, i will try to make two gaps quickly so you guys can make an surprise preemptive attack on both of them, focus on knocking then down and taking away whatever items they can use as weapons."
>Look to Rengeteki.
>"I won't be able to do much other than that, but you can phase any threats to us Rengeteki, be on your guard."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Turn to the others and very quietly say:
>"There seems to be two figures guarding the entrance, i will try to make two gaps quickly so you guys can make an surprise preemptive attack on both of them, focus on knocking then down and taking away whatever items they can use as weapons."

>"Got it." Sanae responds.
>Chen nods in agreement.
>"I got the one on the left." says Matenshi.

>Look to Rengeteki.
>"I won't be able to do much other than that, but you can phase any threats to us Rengeteki, be on your guard."

>"I-I will." Rengeteki nods affirmatively.
>_

[Monarda]

>We CAN make gaps while holding Rengeteki right ? If so:

>"3...2...1... go."
>Make two gaps where we are right now, one leading to just above the figure on the left, the other leading to just above the figure on the right.
>Once they all rush through, follow them and keep an eye out for any threats.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>We CAN make gaps while holding Rengeteki right ? If so:

>You think so...

>"3...2...1... go."
>Make two gaps where we are right now, one leading to just above the figure on the left, the other leading to just above the figure on the right.
>Once they all rush through, follow them and keep an eye out for any threats.

>You create two gaps and your party rushes through, tackling the figures to the ground before they can react. You follow through shortly after.
>The figures, a girl in white and a girl in black, are struggling against their aggressors, you notice a trumpet and a violin on the ground near where they stood.

>The girl in white reaches for the trumpet as she struggles to fend off Sanae. The instrument levitates into the air and begins playing a battle charge fanfare loudly, all on its own.
>_

[Monarda]

>"Rengeteki ! The trumpet, quick !"
>Put her down on the ground so we have better mobility.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Rengeteki ! The trumpet, quick !"
>Put her down on the ground so we have better mobility.

>You set Rengeteki on the ground and the trumpet abruptly cuts out as it turns transparent.
>There is a loud sound right next to you and the trumpet instantly becomes tangible again.
>"AAAAAGH!!" Rengeteki shrieks as you see her get flung forward.
>"So you had the nerve to come back here?" a new voice says behind you, "You must be dumber than I thought, Rengeteki. Oh well, at least you made my job much easier..."
>_

[Monarda]

>Turn to face the voice.
>"I assume you are Layla Prismriver."

[Neovereign]

//We should probably gap to catch Rengeteki and keep her from getting into their clutches. Unless she's to do something to her. I haven't been following the best...

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Turn to face the voice.
>"I assume you are Layla Prismriver."

>You turn to face the voice and see a green haired girl in a purple dress identical to the one in the photo.
>"Oh? So you've heard of me..." she says, "Anyway, I'd love to talk, but it seems I have some garbage to take care of."
>_

[Monarda]

>Quickly make a gap under the trumpet that leads to the Prismriver Mansion's foyer, then shove the trumpet inside then immediately close the gap.
>Turn to face Layla again and beware of any moves from her.
>"Over my dead body you will hurt her again, it wasn't her fault, you and Rin knew the risks."

[Monarda]

//First we gotta neutralize the trumpet, since it can quickly become a threat.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Quickly make a gap under the trumpet that leads to the Prismriver Mansion's foyer, then shove the trumpet inside then immediately close the gap.

>You create a gap under the levitating trumpet, then you run over to it and physically shove it inside before closing the gap.
>You hear a loud smack from Merlin's direction.

>Turn to face Layla again and beware of any moves from her.
>"Over my dead body you will hurt her again, it wasn't her fault, you and Rin knew the risks."

>You turn to see Layla deliver a swift kick to Rengeteki's side as she tries to get up.
>Layla glares at you, "You weren't there. You didn't see it happen! This is none of your business." her hand begins to glow and she aims it at Rengeteki, "Now, if you'll excuse me..."
>"Sea Opening ~ 'Moses's Miracle' !" you hear Sanae exclaim.
>_

[Monarda]

>Gap Rengeteki away from her and into our arms, quickly closing it afterwards.
>Quickly check on the two mind-controlled Prismrivers.
>"I don't need to be there to see what happened ! Stop blaming her because she tried the only thing that could have saved Rin !"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Gap Rengeteki away from her and into our arms, quickly closing it afterwards.

>You gap Rengeteki into your arms as Layla fires a laser from her hand.

>Quickly check on the two mind-controlled Prismrivers.

>You look to the Prismriver in black. She seems to have escaped from underneath Chen and Matenshi/Sumireko and is now retaliating against them.
>You look to Sanae and the other Prismriver. She seems to be unconscious. Sanae is floating in the air, aiming her Gohei at Layla, as two walls of lasers materialize behind her, they seem to be rushing towards both you and Layla, creating a corridor.

>"I don't need to be there to see what happened ! Stop blaming her because she tried the only thing that could have saved Rin !"

>"Tried to save her? HA! That scumbag did it on purpose! Now stop interfering in this, or else!"
>The laser corridor sweeps over both of you, confining you between the walls.
>"Maribel, you might want to move!" Sanae shouts.
>_

[Monarda]

>Make a gap leading out of this area of fire to a safe space behind Sanae and cross it with Rengeteki.
>Once we are through immediately close it.
>"Let's aid the others quick ! Sanae, keep her busy and buy some time for us to help Chen, Sumireko and Matenshi ! Rengeteki, phase the violin of that girl so she can't retaliate, i will keep you safe."
>Guard Rengeteki and keep an eye for any threats to her while she neutralizes the black-clothed Prismriver.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Make a gap leading out of this area of fire to a safe space behind Sanae and cross it with Rengeteki.
>Once we are through immediately close it.

>You create a gap to the area behind Sanae and close it

>"Let's aid the others quick ! Sanae, keep her busy and buy some time for us to help Chen, Sumireko and Matenshi ! Rengeteki, phase the violin of that girl so she can't retaliate, i will keep you safe."

>"Already on it." says Sanae as she begins firing spreads of blade shaped danmaku at Layla, who begins dodging and retaliating with her own lasers.
>Rengeteki seems dazed, "Ugh... do w-what now?"
>_