Nakushita

Expedition to Isekai

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@AThousandCurses@Yankee@Erode@baraquiel@Vertigo

Just as Ayana reached the source of the commotion and conflict. Shun had taken off on her own leaving the others behind as the fight seemed to fizzle out for the time being. However, with all that was going on and the dangers around them. Ayana knew it wasn’t wise for Shun to be off somewhere alone. Knowing those beasts, they would go after whoever strayed from the group.

Letting out a sigh as she gave her brow a wipe as the situation seemed to calm down for the time being. With no one seemingly at each other’s throat. Ayana had started to turn to follow Shun’s path to see if she could talk with her or at least ensure that she wasn’t getting too far. Asashi’s desperate pleas quickly caught her attention as she came to a stop. Her gaze quickly moving too the scene of Asashi clearly in a panic with a lifeless looking Sasuke before him.

Ayana gritted her teeth as she was now being pulled in two different directions as both Asashi and Shun needed someone’s help. But when it came to healing, she had not a clue. In fact she figured if she even tried to help, it would only result in her making it worse somehow. It did ease her mind that Masato was on the task and seemed very determined to help Asashi and Sasuke out.

Even though it pained her to leave the group right now with one of her classmates fighting for their lives. She knew that if she didn’t do this, then Sasuke might not be the only one in trouble. Turning her head away from the desperate scene as she balled her hands up into fists of frustration. She finally left the others without a word, putting her faith and trust in them that they could handle the current struggle.

It was up to her to find Shun and see if there was anything that she could do. Ayana knew very little about Shun, in fact she wasn’t very knowledgeable about most of her classmates. That wouldn’t stop her, even if she didn’t know quite what to say or what to do. It would be better then nothing in the end she figured.

Following Shun’s path quietly as she tried to put everything else to the back of her mind. She finally arrived at the tree that Shun had made her residence. Coming to a stop a short distance away as her sapphire eyes looked over the suffering form. She had been thankful to Shun for the night before, without her help, Ayana wasn’t sure if she would have made it out of the fight alive.

Standing quietly as her nerves started to get to her. She took in a big breath of air, puffing out her cheeks and her chest, attempting to build up her determination and confidence to speak. “I don’t remember if I thanked you for helping me with those wolf spiders bears things….so I figured I would do so now, I’m very thankful for that….” She had begun as she searched her thoughts for what to say next.

“I know…situations like right now aren’t the easiest, and I’m likely the least qualified to be speaking on the subject, I never really been in a spot like you are in now, typically I have always been on my own.” Rubbing the back of her head for a brief moment. “However….I know it isn’t easy and won’t be easy….but you can rely on me anytime you need it…..I know I’m not the most reliable, but I’ll do my best….” Still trying to find the right things to say as she looked Shun over to see if her words had any sort of impact or effect.

Ayana wasn’t used to having to talk so seriously. Nor did she have any experience when it came to trying to comfort someone. She had always been on her own, often shunned from most groups and by most people. This was all a new experience for her, but she wanted to do her best. Even if it didn’t work out, she knew she had to at least give it a try.

Tales Of Shizuyama (Far-Eastern Monster Girl RP)

Yuki

@PaulHaynek@Hammerman

Just as Yuki thought she would be free to help out the other refugees from the rabid canines. She came to a stop as a Varjan warrior blocked her path with another pack of beasts by their side. The growling and snarling war dogs before her as she narrowed her eyes both in frustration and anger. Not wanting to be delayed any longer as she knew the longer it took to deal with these beasts, the graver the danger was to the defenseless.

“They won’t ever get a taste of my flesh, they will have to settle for the taste of electricity, as you will soon experience for yourself….”Snarling back almost nearly as wild as the rabid beasts. Her lightning crackling in the palms of her hands as she readied herself for action. But before she could act or make a move, a new arrival interrupted the stand off.

A powerful bolt of lightning, not one of her own, hitting the lunging beasts and blowing them back with a great amount of force. Yuki glancing over her shoulder at the source of this attack, as it wasn’t a man, she was familiar with herself. She wasn’t about to complain about receiving some assistance however, she’d take all the help she could get if it meant rescuing the refugees.

“Thanks….lets get rid of the rest of these beasts and then I can help the rest of the refugees to safety….” Yuki had begun to say only to get cut off mid speech by the whip that circled around her neck. Choking the breath out of her as the handler tried to tug her down for a stab of his knife.

Instinctively she reached both of her clawed hands up to the whip as she put every bit of electricity that she could into the whip hoping it would conduct it back to the handler and help to free her. A grimace on her face as she tried to keep her base intact and remain on her feet. Lunatea’s magical wind blade also being aimed for the length of outstretched whip as Yuki tried to hang on as long as she could.

Expedition to Isekai

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@AThousandCurses@Cu Chulainn@Erode@baraquiel

Ayana remained upside down for a moment as Akito disengaged from his conversation with Kogen. Preventing any kind of blow up between the two for the time being. Her gaze drifting towards Tsubaki as she came to sit beside her. Starting to right herself so she was sitting upright, fixing her clothing as best as she could. Gingerly rubbing the back of her head for a moment as she let out a small sigh.

“I don’t know what you mean about timing…I don’t think there is a good time to take a tumble, at least the last time I checked there wasn’t…..” Her sapphire eyes shifting towards Tsubaki’s fingers as she asked her to count them. Beside the soreness around the back of her head, Ayana felt otherwise fine and normal.

Squinting her eyes at Tsubaki for a moment with a small frown as she wondered if Tsubaki was trying to play some kind of trick on her. “Well, that depends on if you consider a thumb a finger or not, because that would change the total of course as It would either be three or four depending on that….” Ayana answered confidently while also seeking clarification. Regardless of everything that had happened so far, it was good to see Tsubaki still alive after all that had just happened. At of all of her classmates so far on this trip, Tsubaki had be far been the most thoughtful and kind towards her.

Before she could express this to Tsubaki, the other group finally arrived as trouble begun to stir once again. Ayana watching as Shun confronted Masato as it was clear to even her that things could quickly turn sour if cooler heads didn’t prevail. Frowning as she glanced over at Tsubaki “If people keep behaving like this, we won’t have to worry about those beasts being the biggest threat and enemy, it will be all of us that become our greatest threat….” Whispering in dissatisfaction about the infighting.

Trying to get up to her feet to head over to get in the middle of it all if things got any worse between Shun and Masato. She didn’t like to see others in conflict, and she knew that if they had any chance of making it out of this, they would all have to work together. The moment they started to go for each other’s throats, was the moment they would doom themselves. It was clear after the most recent attack by the strange creatures of this world, that it would already be challenging enough to make it out alive.

Expedition to Isekai

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@AThousandCurses@Cu Chulainn@Erode@baraquiel

It took a moment for Ayana to register what Asashi had shouted out to her. Her flailing and splashing continued for a moment longer until her brain caught up with what had been said. She took her feet and planted them against the lakebed as she extended her legs. Standing up out of the water as she looked down at the water accusingly. “Right….I knew that all along, I was only testing all of you, that’s right, it was a test!” trying to explain herself, but by this point there was likely no point in doing so. Not a soul would ever believe her, especially not with her history and track record.

Her sapphire gaze glaring down at the water of the lake, blue burning into blue. “Just you wait lake….just when you think you have won…I’ll have my revenge….when you least suspect it and when no one is looking…..just wait….” Whispering threateningly to the water around her. Vowing vengeance against it for nearly drowning her even though she had never been in any real danger. And despite the fact that the lake was inanimate and would never respond to her vow.

At least that was what most would assume, but with Ayana anything was possible. Only seconds after her utterance, she had turned to begin making her way back up too the shoreline. The refreshing water having energized her to her core as she felt like an entirely new person. This was the cleanest she had felt since they had arrived. Plus its cool waters had filled her stomach and quenched her thirst, despite nearly drowning in it, it had been the best water she had ever had.

Just as she thought she was safe, she awkwardly stepped on a slippery rock as her left foot flew out to the side and out from underneath her almost immediately. Sending her staggering off balance forward as she tried to reestablish herself, her eyes widening in surprise. "That was a cheap shot! going for the legs like a coward!" shouting out as it was too late, her weight was too far off to bring back and gravity was already doing its work. Heading straight for Asashi and Kogen was they spoke as she went head first tumbling in between the two with a crash and a thud. Rolling head over heel as she was only stopped by a nearby tree. Slamming into it with a thud and a cry as she ended up upside down. Grimacing as she started to rub her head, her gaze finally took notice of Asashi and Kogen, without righting herself.

“That is strange….this world really is weird…..first the lake kicked my ass twice…..now everyone else is walking upside down…..” The tumble having rattled what was left of her brain cells. Going for the fantastical explanation and not the practical one.

Tales Of Shizuyama (Far-Eastern Monster Girl RP)

Yuki

@PaulHaynek@Hammerman

The sound of the deep and aggressive barks of the vicious canines quickly drew the Oni’s attention as they came into sight. Knowing immediately that they would be a major threat too the refugees. Having the size, speed and aggression to get past the main lines of battle mostly unhindered and to cause mass chaos amongst the back lines. They would be able to injury and kill a great number of the defenseless refugees if they where not taken care of immediately.

When four of them approached Yuki and Lunatea, she could only look upon them in utter disgust and contempt. Such vile creatures need not exist to cause harm and death, they would soon learn fear in their hearts and minds. Her crimson eyes peering a sharp gaze into them as she knew what must be done. “You picked the wrong time to challenge me…..I have little time for playing games little pups.....” Her voice cold and serious. Her lightning crackling around her more aggressively and intensely scorching the area and air around her. She knew she had to take this as seriously as possible as there was life's on the line.

She had no time to linger here amongst these four pups, she had to take care of them and do so quickly. She was not concerned for her own well being or safety. But instead for the well being and safety of the refugees that had become the focus of the other canines of the pack. The sooner she could dispose of the ones that came after her, the faster she could deal with the ones going for the defenseless.

Her lightning crackling around her body as she planted her left foot before her. Channeling a stream of her lightning to send it from her fingers straight towards the closest of the canines. Before pushing off her right foot to go after a second canine with her claws. Bringing around her right hand in a wide sweeping motion towards the beast’s head and neck. Trying to take on two of them at once as quickly as possible. Knowing that the longer it took the two of them to deal with the canines, they risked great danger and harm to the refugees that they must protect no matter what.

Expedition to Isekai

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@OwO@AThousandCurses@Cu Chulainn@Erode@baraquiel

Despite her exhaustion, despite her feelings about Tsubaki’s wellbeing, despite her body telling her it needed food and rest. Ayana had to resist all the urges within her to just lay down. She knew she might not get up again if she gave in to these urges. They needed to make it to the stream that Shun had discovered. Surely there would both be food and clean water to drink once they reached it. It was sure to be full of fish and the stream was sure to draw in other hopefully more peaceful type of wildlife.

The black silhouettes that shot above them from time to time did give her some comfort that not everything was out to immediately kill them. The heat beating down upon the group as she could feel the sweat trickle down her forehead and cheek. Her clothing that she had just borrowed the night before already dirty from the encounter with the Hulkphants and now her sweat. The only relief being the shade spots that came across here and there amongst the canopy as she tried to avoid any of the sun spots if possible.

It was only the sound of trickling water that perked her ears up as there was no doubt that it was running water. Their relief was finally within reach and as they broke from the vegetation of the forest, a crystal-clear lake came into full view. “This is even better than just a river…I wonder if there is a lot of fish we can try to fish for in it…I’m starving….” before without a single ounce of hesitation or thought about if there were any threats within the lake. Ayana used what strength she had left to sprint full speed towards it. As she reached the lakes edge, her foot slipped on a wet pebble as it shifted her weight forward. “Uh Oh……!” Causing her to dive into the water face first as she submerged herself in the lakes cool water.

Now floating face down in the lake as she took in some of the lakes water into her parched throat. She searched the water for any sign of fish while she had the chance. Letting her overheated body soak in the relieving feeling of the cool lake water. It had been like a dream come true, she had never wanted water so much before in her life. Deciding to try to relax and enjoy it, continuing to float like a dead man face down in the water as she blew the occasion water bubble, being the only sign that she was still alive. It was at this exact moment that Ayana remembered something very important.

She didn’t know how to swim; she never had the chance to learn as no one wanted to teach her. In fear of her drowning them in some bizarre accident. Her thought process because of the heat, exhaustion and hunger being even slower then usual. It was this with this realization that she begun to flail around in the lake in a startled panic. Having just been floating in the lake so carefree moments before “I can’t swim! I knew I was forgetting something important!” Ayana cried out as she tried to keep her head above the surface of the water. Fighting for her life like never before as she tried to keep afloat. However, if anyone came to rescue her, they would soon find out she was only in about 3 to 4 feet of water. That if she just stood up, she would be completely fine and wasn’t in any real danger.

Expedition to Isekai

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@OwO@AThousandCurses@Vertigo@Cu Chulainn@Erode

Hearing Kogen’s statement, she took a moment to look around the immediate area. It was true that there wasn’t nearly as many people left here at the camp. Well, what was left of the camp after the beasts had all but decimated their last vestiges of survival and shelter. A frown slowly spreading across her usually cheerful face. As the sense of loneliness started to settle in once again, which she tried to quickly shake off.

“That may very well be so, but that doesn’t mean we are hopeless or helpless, if the others have truly left us, we still have everyone else who remains here to rely on.” Ayana tried to reassure him. It being clear to her that he was struggling with coming to terms with it. It didn’t feel great to acknowledge that fact herself. Though she knew that they couldn’t dwell on it for long or feel sorry for themselves. They still had a lot of things to do and accomplish even if the others had left them behind.

“We need to get a head count of who still remains here, and try to establish some kind plan on what we should do with who remains, it doesn’t look like we can just remain here and survive, we will need to find somewhere with the sustainability to support our group with both shelter and food, it doesn’t feel good that the others just ditched us like that, but maybe they didn’t have a choice in the matter….regardless we need to focus on our own survival….we should move out first thing in the morning once it gets light again” Still having some hope left in her that the others had just gotten separated temporarily. That they had gotten lost on their way back or had to take shelter elsewhere because of the danger presented by the beasts.

While also trying to reassure Kogen and the others around her. Knowing that they needed to regroup and recompose themselves. Time was off the essence and the sooner they found a place to establish a shelter and start gathering resources the better in her mind. The last thing in her mind right now was getting revenge on those that had abandoned them. She still didn’t know the full story for the reasons yet, as she tried to give them the benefit of the doubt.

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The next morning soon came, this day being a very important one. What they could accomplish today would be crucial to their chances down the road. Still feeling exhausted and rather tired after the previous nights experience. She didn’t let this slow her down, her determination driving her forward. “Lets leave this camp behind, it is bad luck, and I bet you anything, those beasts will keep returning here night after night until we are all wiped out, they know we are here and they seem determined to eliminate every last one of us….if we can find some running water, like a river, we can follow it and see if we can locate a suitable area of cover, preferably somewhere that has the high ground that gives us a nice protected sheltered area that lets us see any dangers that may approach if possible” Expressing her thoughts to Kogen, Shun, and Rin and anyone else who remained at the camp. Her face still covered in dirt from the night before as was her single tail of hair. Dark circles under her determination filled eyes which burned like a fire amongst the sapphire blue.

Tales Of Shizuyama (Far-Eastern Monster Girl RP)

Yuki

@PaulHaynek @Crowvette @Restalaan (GRI & SKA) @Rezod92 @AzureKnight (ATS) @Hammerman

The noise of battle now filling the air surrounding the temple. Yuki let out a reluctant sigh as she had only just gotten back from a mission. Not having any time to really rest or enjoy her various pranks she had planned. She observed the ongoing battle from as afar as she could from within the temple. A slight frown on her face as she saw the large numbers of Varjans that where in battle with the front line of Shizuyaman.

It looked as if on one side the Varjans were even succeeding in beginning to push the Shizuyaman line back. Despite the best efforts of those there to hold them back. Deciding that it would best serve her side if she stayed back in the backlines and defended the inside of the temple. Knowing that if she charged into the fray of battle, she likely would be able to help quite a lot. But it would leave the inside of the temple less defended if anyone were to slip by the front lines during the chaos. "Guess I'll just have to hang back here for now...." muttering underneath her breath as she knew what she had to do.

Putting her faith in her comrades to be able to persist against the ferocious assault. Yuki stood guard as her lightning begun to crackle around her hands and arms. Her claws having already revealed themselves once more as the two horns on her head extended and grew as did her fangs. Hating having to go into this form, but she knew she had no other choice in the matter. She knew she had to not hold anything back if she was going to be able to protect those within the temple from any intruders. While the others were distracted by the battle, that was when it would be the most vulnerable for the numerically superior Varjans to slip some forces by to cause chaos within the temple itself. "Any Varjan that shows up here is going to have to pay for making me have to get serious....." Yuki declared to no one in particular. Finding herself in a rather foul mood and not feeling so forgiving.

Expedition to Isekai

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Just as it felt like the darkness had been closing in on her and her mind had started to grow fuzzy. The impact of Kogens kick rippled through the flesh of the creature. Reaching her beneath it and stirring up her mind just enough to help her last the last few minutes and seconds she needed to live. To endure the lack of oxygen and the weight of the beast just a little bit longer. Someone was fighting the beast, whoever it was had come to her rescue. Giving her that little bit of hope that drove her on.

The sudden removal of the hulk-phants weight from her prone and pressed into the earth body. The cold embrace of the nights air once again against her skin. It took her a moment to even consider what had just happened. Her oxygen depraved mind finally got the air that it needed.

Letting out a loud and large gasp as she sucked in the fresh night air into her burning lungs. A sense of relief finally washed over her. As if a weight had been removed from her shoulders, quite literally. Starting to push the palms of her hands against the ground as she peeled herself from the Ayana shaped dent in the ground. “I need to remind myself not to try that again…..” she muttered underneath her own breath. The outfit she had changed into already filthy, but at least this time it wasn’t charred or torn.

Lifting her head, her face covered in dirt as she surveyed the immediate area around her. In the dark there wasn’t much she could see. But she could hear the beasts as they got further from her position. Whatever or whoever had scared them off or drawn their attention away had surely saved her life. She didn’t know how much longer she could have held on beneath the beast. It had felt like she had been stuck under there for an eternity.

She couldn’t immediately see anyone nearby her current position through the dark night air. She quickly attempted to get back to her feet on unsteady feet. Being nearly as blind as a bat in the dark, she didn’t even know if there was someone only a few feet away. What she did know was that impact she felt earlier, there had to be others nearby somewhere.

“Hey! Thank you whoever helped me! I know we are quite PRESSED for time and a lot of other people are in danger so I’m super thankful!” Ayana shouted out into the dark to whoever was nearby. Knowing that the best course of action was to try to regroup with whoever she could. As they would be a lot safer in numbers, but that may be easier said then done with everyone having scattered during the attack.

The Den of Many Things (18+)

10 months of dust bump.