Nakushita

Symphony on High

I'm such a klutz, but there is more then what meets the eye. But a play none the less is still a play however it may be. Regardless, I'm game for this.

Expedition to Isekai

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@Yankee@Erode

Letting out a sigh as she cast disinterested eyes towards the turtle like beast that lumbered before them. Masato’s reaction and response told her all that she needed to know about the current situation and where his mind was at. It was disappointing to say the least, she had hoped he had learned something by now from the previous events that they had been subjected too.

It was quite clear that more needed to happen, that he still need another jolt too his system. To shake up his thought process, to awaken him to the reality and truth that Oro’s had to offer to him.

“You disappoint me Ma-Sa-To…..I’m more focused on what we came here to do then you are, you see, I have accepted and come to terms with reality, to terms with the truth….but it is clear that you are still blind, like a naive child…..” sighing as she finished her last word, before positioning herself to block off the escape route of the turtle beast.

Sapphire eyes narrowed, fists clenched as she stared down the beast as it lumbered in her direction. Muscles tensing in her legs and back as she braced for her next act. Crouching down, loading her legs like tense springs as she finally leapt forward. Getting as much speed, momentum and power that she could muster to propel herself up above the beast. Rotating her body to spin herself forward head over heel, spinning quickly as she extended both of her arms to either side of her to control her rate of spin. Bringing both of her feet together as she brought both of her heels down towards the creature's head with as much force and speed that she could muster from the rotation and height of her approach.

She had not waited for Masato’s next order or command, having gone after the beast with little to no hesitation. She knew as well as anyone that in his eyes, she was just good for being bait in this kind of situation. As long as he remained blind and determined to remain so, then he would never become blessed with the truth as Oros had become.

“No, no, no…….what you have said are the words of a blind and misguided fool…..if you did understand then you would know that what you have said have only proven to me that not enough people have perished…..for if enough had truly perished then you would have been more open and willing to accept the truth into your heart and into your mind….to be honored and blessed…..no….you still haven’t come to terms with reality….with what I have offered to everyone….you see me as nothing more than a crazed lunatic….but I’m far more sane then any of the rest of you….who seem to be hell bent on repeating the same things over and over against expecting different results…..that is the true meaning of insanity….so ask yourself….Ma-Sa-To…..who truly is insane…..If you are incapable of accepting this new reality, then perhaps you should end my existence….it would make everyone's lives so much easier back at camp wouldn’t it….? ” A frown replacing the usually unhinged smile that had taken over her expression ever since she had once again accepted her true self.

Trying to prove a point to Masato, if he truly continued on this path, then it would only lead to more suffering. To more classmates perishing and losing their lives needlessly, if he chose to see her as nothing more than a lunatic, as someone who had lost their sanity. She could do nothing more to convince him. Not until more classmates met their grisly demise. At which point Oros didn’t know if there would be anyone left to accept the truth.

Expedition to Isekai

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@AThousandCurses@Yankee@Erode@baraquiel@Vertigo

Frowning, her gaze locked on the phone that Hana had pulled out during her explanation. “That won’t be a problem, we won’t get lost, not as long as Masato stays by my side that is, for when one understands and embraces the truth, you are never truly lost and these eyes will guide us back no matter where we may find ourselves” Having a complete lack of concern about whether or not they would get lost during their exploration and resource gathering. Feeling quite confident that she would be able to find her way back to the camp if it came down to it.

Sapphire eyes trailing over to the makeshift spear that Masato now held. She remained quiet, its presence only gaining her attention temporarily. Any doubt or concern she had about it potentially being turned against her if Masato saw fit while they were out in the wilderness melting away from her thoughts. She had no doubt that Hana had given it to him, not only for the beasts and predators, but because of Ayana as well.

However that all mattered very little in the current situation, what was important was the time she was going to have alone with the class president. She had never spoken to him before much in the past. Having not crossed paths often, for a wide variety of reasons. But all of that stuff was in the past, and the past wasn’t of Oros' concern.

No, what was important now was the future, and bringing her classmates into this future. The first step to making them come to accept and understand the truth, to be blessed and honored as Oros had. To open the eyes of the blind, it was to bring Masato over to her side, to make him see the truth, to embrace it and bring it into his soul, she needed to open his eyes. For once he could truly see for the first time, would he come to understand the truth.

With his understanding, it would prove helpful for Oro’s cause. Unlike Ayana, Masato commanded a bit of respect and power amongst their peers due to his position as class president. He would be a valuable ally for her cause, for if he presented the truth to the others, it would surely begin to open their eyes if the message came from their glorious class president.

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Her thoughts were interrupted by the stench of rotten wood and urine. A woody pungent smell that burned her nostrils that woke up her mind to everything around them. Her eyes came into focus on the signs of a creature having recently been here, signs in the grass and the marks higher up in the trees. "What a smell...I would not recommend it as a form of fragrance..." The forest was brimming with wildlife. Options, possibilities, limitless possibilities….

“So…..Ma-Sa-To…..it seems we have come to a important decision, a crossroads, a dilemma….to take the route of the beast on the ground, that is likely to be larger, or to go in pursuit of whatever traversed in the trees and potentially have more numerous prey to bring back….” Her voice cheerful as it trailed off, a big smile plastered across her face. Thoughts of how she should approach this racing through her mind, but they all came to one conclusion, he must be tested.

“What will it be glorious leader?....or perhaps you have something else on your mind? Or maybe you want to stick that spear of yours into my heart? So many options are before you…..now what will you choose…..” Spreading her arms out to either side of her as she left herself completely open. Her smile remained as she even laughed a little, not taking any of it too seriously. She still needed to get a better idea of how Masato thought, what Masato was like when alone and not having to put up a front.

After all, she only ever saw Masato from afar typically, going about his duties as class president. He remained a mystery to Oros, one she wished to figure out and solve. Who was Masato really, what made him tick. Sure they had an important task of gathering food and any other valuable supplies they could get their hands on right now. But she wasn’t about to let that dissuade her even if she understood the importance of it.

"Make sure if you do stab me with that thing to hit me right in the solar plexus, and give it a good twist and pull while you are at it, I heard that is a much less painful and quick way to go out if you have to get stuck with some kind of foreign object...." her tone almost teasing even as she made light of potential murder. "Or did I just see that in a movie or something? oh well I guess we won't find out unless you go for the ole pokey poke"The smile never leaving her face as she tilted her head aside in thought and curiosity. But how Masato would react, now that is something she had to see with her own eyes, especially without her Endless Eclipse, with Shun still clinging to her valued treasure elsewhere in this wilderness limiting what she could see.

Expedition to Isekai

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@AThousandCurses@Yankee@Erode@baraquiel@Vertigo

Lifting her head as she turned to look over her shoulder, two pieces of wood in either splinter filled hands as she worked to make her little shelter more sturdy. A frown slowly formed on her face as she gave a short shake of her head before turning her gaze back to her task at hand. Letting out a brief sigh as she started to reinforce her lean-to shelter with extra support.

“I think not, It will be a waste of time, something that was preventable in the first place, I won’t pretend to be surprised or saddened, the others would not want me to be there regardless of my feelings on the matter, his life could have easily been saved if they opened their eyes and accepted the truth….” Keeping her back towards Hiroshi, her tone nonchalant, even with all that had previously happened.

Tilting her head back as she looked up into the sky at nothing in particular. “You know, I knew that it would happen, as soon as I awakened to my true self once more, I knew his fate if the others remained blind to it all. If the others refused to accept my blessing, to accept the truth, but as the honored one….the blessed one, I can only try to convince them, but if they refuse to keep their ears deafened, their hearts locked, their minds and eyes blind to it all, then they will never accept the truth, accept the blessing that was bestowed upon I…..Until they come to accept it, then further chaos, death and misfortune will befall them…..” beginning to shake her head again, she let herself fall onto her back laying there with her legs and arms spread.

“The question is, with what I have told you, if you will accept this truth into your heart? Will you truly become one of the awakened and blessed? One of the honored and redeemed? That remains to be seen, the future is cloudy….murky….always changing, fate is a fickle mistress…now, are you going to run off to join them for the first of many pointless occasions? The blood is on their hands, just as much as it is on that of the beasts that brought about his demise…” Her eyes shifted up towards Hiroshi as she laid there looking up at him upside down.

“In the mean time, I will remain here, perhaps….even search for Pack-A-Punch Shun…..I believe she has what I desire the most….maybe she will learn something from it as I have learned….even if she is able to harness even a slight tiny little ounce of power from my Endless Eclipse….it could open her eyes….as for the others, let them have their funeral, let them wallow in their misery….because I couldn’t feel any better then I feel right now that I have become whole once more” a smile brimming from ear to ear as she brought her legs up and rolled over her shoulders tucking her head as she rotated and landed on her feet after her roll. Losing her balance in the process and sending herself tumbling towards Hiroshi.

After she crashed and burned she was able slowly and gingerly get herself back up to her feet. Dusting herself off she glanced towards her shelter, satisfied with her results even if it was rather sloppy and had taken her quite some time to keep it standing after knocking it over and breaking various things during her attempts to build it.

She knew that the next thing on the agenda was to secure her treasure from Shun, wherever she had run off, her Endless Eclipse would surely lead her to her and guide her way. What the others did was up to them, whether they chose to listen to her, or ignore her, the choice was in their hands, outcast, pariah, it all mattered little in the grand scheme of things.

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A short while later after the funeral had been taken care of, she had decided to briefly stop by the main campsite which was a short distance away from her little encampment. To see what was happening around camp before she headed off on her search, happening to overhear Masatos announcement and request for a volunteer.

With no hesitation She burst forward with great energy and speed as she came to a skidding halt right in front of Masato nearly tipping over into him as she struggled to keep her balance. Having to try to lean herself back onto her feet to regain her composure, she brought her hands behind her back and clasped them together. A grin from ear to ear as she slowly raised her face and torso upwards from her off balanced bow. Her face coming right up mere inches from Masatos, her smile growing even more as brought around both hands from behind her back. Slapping them down on both of Masatos shoulders "A volunteer you say? well it just so happens I was already planning on venturing out to hunt for Pack-A-Punch Shun, which means that I should be this volunteer as we will able to to kill two squirrels with one paperclip.....or however that saying goes....sooooo how about it PAWWWTTTTNAWWWWW! it will be me and you Ma-Sa-Tooooooooooooo, what great fun it will be....." brimming with energy and excitement even after recent events. Grasping the opportunity presented to her, not only could she hunt for Shun, but she also could have the ear of the esteemed class president.

Expedition to Isekai

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@AThousandCurses@Yankee@Erode@baraquiel@Vertigo

Ayana paused briefly, her bright blue eyes lighting up as she listened with great interest to what Asahi had to say. Though it didn’t all make sense to her after hearing and seeing what he had done moments before. “Oh? I thought you were the one that wished to fight, was that not what all the posturing and chest puffing was about puuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrhappps? Or was I mistaken in believing this and mistook your words and actions to mean something else A-Sa-Hiiiiiiii, besides it doesn’t matter who would win in a physical fight, you can beat me into the dirt, pound my face in, break every bone in my body……it doesn’t change the truth…..” Her right hand coming up to her chin rubbing it in brief thought.

"Though....if you only opened your eyes A-Sa-Hi....we could help everyone together.....does no one wish to be joyful?, wise? or shrewd? or does everyone wish to be mad? to act savage and deny the truth, or do you wish to conqueror your fears? If you are swift enough....there is still time.... "

A slight distract causing gaze and attention to shift. Her eyes focusing on the features of her step sister’s face as she peered into her eyes, returning the favor as she gave her a frown “Still in where? I don’t understand what any of you are talking about half of the time, I’ve not gone anywhere…has no one been listening? I’m Oros The Clumsy, but I’m also Ayana…..I’ve not gone into anywhere, or any thing, no one has taken my body…..” Trying to correct both Asahi and her step-sister and anyone else that had the belief that she had been possessed or her body had been taken over by another entity.

Shrugging her shoulders as she reached a hand up to give a flick of her messy hair “All that has happened, is quite simple, I just remembered who I truly am…the part of myself that I hid away, and forgot….my eyes were opened once again to the truth, to reality…..now if only the rest of you would come to accept and embrace this truth, to open your hearts……” Leaning back as she stared straight up into the sky, placing her hands on her hips as she began to impatiently tap her foot.

“However, it seems that everyone has become quite hostile towards me, yet I have not even threatened anyone or harmed anyone? Does the truth really scare you all that much that you try to deny it without ever really being able to truly see the light? I only wish to help everyone, have I not made that clear? now….I will ask again, who wants to live? Who wants to embrace the truth, to open your hearts, your souls, your minds….orrrrrr you can just all beat my ass, but that is only going to make you feel better for a little bit….before your denial of the truth costs you all dearly….” Reaching over as she pulled her step-sister towards her placing a hand on either of her shoulders. Her blue eyes filled with a fiery intensity as she had the biggest smile yet across her smug mug.

“Since we are blood, how about you accept it first? Puuuuurrrrrrhappppps…..you have some of the same unique powers that I possess….after all it wouldn’t be out of the question that you are of blessed blood like myself….A-Ya-Ne……so what will it be….? purrrrhappps….Ma-Sa-To will want to accept it as well, of course as the class president….it would help lead others to accepting it as well? The possibilities are endless…..but only if you believe me…..” Ayana’s gaze turned towards her other classmates now as she spread her arms out wide to either side of her basking in her own moment.

“Those that wish it, I will accept your embrace and I will give you my own…….if it makes you feel any better, I'll even cook you all a nice meal in celebration.....” Closing her eyes as she remained where she was at, arms spread wide open. Leaving herself completely open and defenseless if anyone sought to bring her further harm, but also open to any who chose to believe her and accept the truth.

It had not escaped her notice that Shun had departed, but Ayana had to handle things here first before she figured out if she would need to pursue Shun once again. It wasn’t the first time that Shun had left and slinked off somewhere to be alone. Not only was Shun a important friend too Ayana that she wished to have joined her side, Shun likely had what Ayana desired, after all it was likely that she had been the one to take Endless Eclipse for herself. What Shun did with it was another matter entirely, or if it granted her the same kind of visions as it had Ayana, this wasn’t something that Oros was sure of.

Expedition to Isekai

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@AThousandCurses@Yankee@Erode@baraquiel@Vertigo

Ayana tilted her head in the direction of Asashi, her eyes trailing up and down his form as his threats drew no obvious reaction. The smile remained in place on her face as she held up a finger, wagging it back and forth. As her gaze moved between Akito and Asashi “That is what you are deeply mistaken about, you don't need the power to heal the injured, or even the power to fight back against monsters in order to still be of importance my sweet little Asa-shi…..nothing everything is about brute force, or being some kind of magical healer, oh no no, this isn’t any one of those silly RPG’s….there is so much more to it then all of that, so much more that you remain blind too….” her finger slowly ceasing its wag as she finished admonishing him. "You live in such a black and white world, when there is far more color to it...."

“As for replacing Ma-Sa-To…….I have no interest in trivial titles like class president, or leader, my aspirations are sooooooo much higher and much more bold than anything silly like that my little goose…..” giving a shrug of her shoulders when Kogen took matters into his own hands. Seeing things starting to spiral out of control Ayana let out a sigh, remaining silent as hostile words and actions flew between various classmates.

“If anyone is dividing the group, it is you A-Sa-Shiiiiii, I’m Ayana, I’m Oros, we are one in the same, that is what you don’t seem to understand, buttttt my Endless Eclipse can show us the way, the light at the end of the tunnel….so don’t be such a silly little billy…. You may try to make me leave, but in the end you will find that sort of approach is most futile….” Shifting her body aside as she slowly rose up her left arm, her index finger extended towards Asashi. Her right eye shut as she aimed down the tip of her finger as if it was a pistol.

Aiming it directly at where Asashi’s heart would be. “Maybe you just need a little jolt to that little cold heart of yours, but perhaps I can help you with that, today can be the day that your heart grows three sizes….and that you come to understand the true meaning of the truth…here let me send a little of my love and a little of my joy into that stubborn little heart of yours my dear A-Sa-Shi….” Laughing as she honed in on her target mockingly.

“Bang……” Her hand and finger recoiling up as if she had just shot off a round as she brought her finger to her lips to blow air across the tip of it to clear the imaginary smoke. “So how do you want to go about this….Pack-A-Punch Shun over there preferred a simple children's game, but you seem much more interested in a round of good ole fist de cuffs, a little rumble in the jungle….a thrilla in vanilla……if you are so serious, then show me, make me leave…..A-Sa-Shi……” Her tone of voice having a hint of joy in it. Not taking any of it too seriously. She saw it as nothing more than a little game, she felt no fear, no intimidation. It was up to Asashi and the others to decide whether things got worse.

“Though, I will warn you….I have mastered every form of martial art….with a black belt in one hundred and twenty-seven different disciplines…I know at least nine thousand and one ways to kill another human with my BEAR hands…..” bringing up both of her hands in a claw like posture as she started laughing again. “So careful now, you might get hurt…..” planting her right foot into the ground before lifting her left leg up and bringing both arms up to either side of the air above her. Going into a crane kick posture, as it was clear that she had not taken any of it seriously. Even after Shun had pummeled her earlier, Ayana didn’t care what happened to her physically. The only thing that mattered to her was that she got everyone to open their eyes, to see and embrace the truth and to accept it into their hearts and their minds. If it meant getting her ass kicked over and over again then so be it.

Expedition to Isekai

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@AThousandCurses@Yankee@Erode@baraquiel@Vertigo

Ayana didn’t acknowledge Akito immediately, her gaze slowly drifting towards him. Her eyes locked on to him, her head tilting slightly aside as her smile grew. Her eyes seemed to have a new brightness and energy to them, like she had never experienced such joy before. It was about time more people started to listen to her, to understand the truth, even if they were reluctant at first. “Nothing is ever truly safe, but the future isn’t always set into stone, the future, fate, it is all fluid….but only if you know what is going to happen before it happens….if you wish to believe A-Ki-To…..then I will accept you with open and joyful arms” shuffling her foot forward towards Akito as she slowly but surely begun to approach him.

Letting her head fall forward as her hair hid her eyes and face as she strained to move each of her legs as she slowly stumbled and shuffled towards Akito, inch by inch. “In fact, with my Endless Eclipse I can even see your own future….A-Ki-To……the question is, do you truly believe enough, to open your heart and soul to the truth, to take the truth into your very being, to open your eyes and embrace it,... only then you will be able to truly understand….and when you do understand it will be such a joyous occasion….” Having made her way to be right before Akito as she laughed, keeping her head lowered and her gaze hidden as she strained to lift her head and neck.

“Besides….A-Ki-To…..I already know I can see one thing in your future, even without my Endless Eclipse…..”Her sapphire eyes came up to meet his gaze, her head leaning forward as her voice became a whisper. “Your future….ends poorly….surrounded and alone….torn to shreds, ripped to pieces, smashed to bits…..I saw a glimpse of it….when I first recovered my true self…..and had my Endless Eclipse within my grasp…..” Pulling her head slightly back as she let out a sigh and gave a shake of her head.

“Of course, you don’t have to believe me, or accept the truth into your heart, body and mind…such a path will only lead to ruin for everyone, only those who believe will see the light at the end of the tunnel, to grasp freedom from this wretched world of beasts and death…to return to where we came from…after all…as Oros, I can only do so much alone…my physical limits can’t be changed or overcome, I will still get tired, worn out, battered and beaten, hungry and cold….I need the help of others to make a brighter future possible….but you must trust in me, to believe in me, to believe in the truth….” Leaning back as she lifted her gaze up towards the sky staring off into the distance at nothing in particular as her mind was within deep reflection.

Spreading her arms out either side of her as her smile returned “those that wish to accept the truth, I will embrace with all of my might, those who do not wish to do so, I have given you all I have to give and I can only do so much to help….the choice is up to each single one of you, I can not make you decide, you either believe, or you don’t….whether you believe in Ayana Todokawa, or Oros The Clumsy, or you hate one or both…the decision is yours, I will not force any of your hands, I hold no such power to do so….” Ayana’s gaze now shifted from Akito to the other students around them as she extended the choice to each and every single one of them.

Whether they joined her and embraced the truth, or rejected her and saw her as a crazed, insane fool. It was in their hands to determine this, she had said what she had to say, her energy was already taxed to its extreme and she didn’t have much left to continue regardless. It was time for her classmates to decide, to make the most important decision in their entire lives as far as Ayana was concerned.

Expedition to Isekai

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@AThousandCurses@Yankee@Erode@baraquiel@Vertigo

A flicker of joy flashed through Ayana’s eyes hearing her sister's response. Her face brimming with a smile from ear to ear as she couldn’t wait to share. “A Mouse a Chest? That is such a silly thing to call someone, but that isn’t the truth, not the truth at all my dear little lost soul….but if you wish to know the truth, then I have no choice but to grant you the wish that you desire” Swelling with pride and joy. Her mood was not affected by the beating that Shun had dished out on her earlier. Her mind on one singular thought, one singular purpose.

“You see…you don’t really know who I am, you do not know my true name, you only know the shell that I created, I can glimpse into the future…with my Endless Eclipse….I can see it all, I can lead us to a brighter future….if only you all would accept the truth into your hearts and souls with open arms….to accept me….as Oros The Clumsy” the joyful tone not leaving her voice as she tried to explain everything to Ayane. Hoping that she would open up her heart and soul to the truth she had shared.

Her blue eyes darted towards the sound of Hiroshi beginning to speak. Her smile never left her face even as he went through the dire situation and threats that still faced them. Even the pain she still felt, the exhaustion and hunger that plagued her body. It did not diminish her mood, or her determination.

Remaining silent when Masato and then Shun put in what they had to say once Hiroshi had finished. Once the final word had left Shun’s mouth, Ayana began to laugh as she tried to slowly force herself to her feet, powering through the exhaustion, pain and hunger as she tried to get a stable footing as she rose up. Her posture unsteady and her legs and body struggling to keep her upright.

Even so, her laughter and her smile persisted “Very interesting words from our president….in most cases I would have to agree with you….same goes for what Pac-A-Punch Shun had to say…..”Pausing briefly as she staggered forward for a brief moment before catching herself. “However….I think it is wise if you all listen to what I have to say….” A burning intensity filling her bright blue eyes as she turned her head, meeting each of her fellow classmates gazes.

“My true self, my power….it will lead us all to safety….but only if you all accept the truth into your hearts and your souls, I can see into the future….with my Endless Eclipse I can guide us! No one else needs to suffer or perish, I can see everything now, I was blind before, but my eyes are open, and if you all open your eyes, we can make it to the very end…..but first you must embrace the truth….now….who will join me in this endeavor?...” Her voice trailing off at the end as she remained standing, still staggered and clearly pushing herself harder and further then she needed to with her current state. Even so she felt now was the time to address the rest of her classmates, she couldn’t hold it all in any longer.

If they wanted to survive, they would have to accept the truth, there was no other choice. She had no time to waste, she had to do what must be done. Whether they accepted the truth would decide all of their fates. She knew as Oros, with Endless Eclipse, she could be the savior that brings everyone home to safety. It was for her classmates to decide, she had said what she had to say. What they did now, it was up to them, the future was in their hands, the fate and lives of so many could be decided now.

Legend of Benkei

Battleship Yamashi

@Lugubrious@Dragonfly 9@Emeth@DracoLunaris@Kidgoat

U.O Battleship Yamashi

Once everyone was safely aboard, the crew swiftly began preparations for setting sail. The large and powerful engines began to churn and rumble, sending a tremble throughout the hulk of the ship as it started to come alive. Crew hustling to their stations as the docking ramps retracted. Even with their unusual guests, none of them even batted an eye and how some of them had chosen to board the ship.

Though it was fortunate the ship was as armored and sturdy as it was, with Sinmara boarding as she did. The deck of the ship being heavily armored and reinforced. Fae followed up with a much more carefully thought out approach and Marissa boarding as intended without any flair or show. The others also came aboard as the ship disembarked on its journey. No one slipping up on the ramp or falling into the water after the previous incident. Large propellers churned up the water as the magic powering the ships boilers streamed into them. They were finally underway, what awaited them could only be imagined.

The large battleship cutting through the waves with ease as not a single bump would be felt by the passengers. The captain of the ship skillfully maneuvering the ship away from the port with a seasoned crew that had done it many times in the past. A few smaller boats in the distance having their passengers watching the large ship get underway. It being a spectacle for most ordinary folk to see such a large ship of battle in person and steaming under its own magical power.

Once the ship had entered into open water, some of the crew begin to mill about again, some setting up a table within the main dining hall to play a few games of cards, others testing their mettle with matches of arm wrestling, and a few others even setting up a makeshift boxing ring to pass the time when they weren’t need now that the ship was underway.

Ayaka came to the group to give them a few updates. “We should arrive at the island in a few hours time, use this time to do whatever you wish, but please…..” Her eyes trailing towards Sinmara instinctively “Try not to stir up too much trouble or chaos….we don’t want to start an incident before we even arrive after all” Ayaka’s eyes lingering on Sinmara until the very last word. It was clear who she was concerned about the most causing trouble aboard, though it wasn’t a surprise after she had witnessed how Sinmara had chosen to board the ship, or how she had behaved back at the U.O HQ.

“That aside, it is clear that you all haven’t decided on a name yet, and each of you has a different idea….so you can take care of that and get back to me when it is finally decided….” One of Ayaka’s cybernetic rabbit ears twitched as she brought a hand up to adjust it, before pressing her hand against the side of her mask speaking into it, all they would hear was a distorted static sound which hid what she was saying.

Finally letting out a sigh as she glanced at Sinmara, Fae and Marissa “sorry about that, I had to handle a incoming transmission, now as I said before to every one of you here, please behave yourselves, but feel free to explore and head anywhere on the ship, but keep in mind this isn’t a vacation we are on a serious mission that will put your very lives on the line, I’ve seen the work of the Denizens….as I’m sure many of you have as well, it won’t be a simple or easy task…”Ayaka reminded them before she turned to leave them to their own devices. It also revealed the purpose behind her cybernetic rabbit ears that she adorned atop of her head, as well as the mask she had chosen to wear. Though it was likely there was a bit of customization and personal preference behind the appearance of the gear. As most communication devices didn’t come in the form of a pair of rabbit ears serving as antennas to relay information. Ayaka giving a small wave of her hand as she disappeared into the inner corridors of the ship.

It was up to the task-force members to decide what they would do with their time aboard the ship, whether it was interacting with the crew, each other or preparing for the fight on the horizon was entirely up to them. As long as they didn’t stir up too much trouble Ayaka wouldn’t care, she just wanted to see the mission through no matter what. That was the most important aspect of this mission after all. Though this was a far more interesting bunch then she had anticipated, she didn’t know if they would make it out of this mission alive, but she had to put faith into Lady Acacia for selecting them. In the meantime Ayaka was going to enjoy some peaceful time by herself to prepare herself for what was to come, while also handling any incoming transmissions from the U.O.

Legend of Benkei

Unity Zone of Avaris: Capital City of New Anton

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After Acacia’s departure, the task force was left briefly to its own to figure out how to get to the island in question. As the commotion from Acacia’s earlier antics had only started to simmer down once she had left. The task force seemed to get along for the most part, as the chaotic behavior of some kept the attendants on their toes and on edge for what may happen next.

It was only after a moment of brief confusion and suggestions of swimming to the objective that someone else burst through the doubled doors into the hall. Even later then Acacia had been as they came to a skidding halt, nearly skidding right into the table. She took a quick look around the room, just in time to see a fork go shooting up towards the chandelier, bouncing around before embedding itself into the table, between two candle holders.

Task Force Handler Ayaka

Only to notice Sinmara topple over when her polearm had slipped out from underneath her. She stood there in silence as she brought up a notepad, looking down at it briefly to check if she was even in the right place after what she had just witnessed. Unsure if these were the task force members she was suppose to take to the ship, or if they had taken a wrong turn at some point.

Taking the chance to peek over her notepad as she noticed Marissa armed for battle, as well as a Jester who was jestering in her direction. Letting out a sigh she went back to her notepad as she traced her finger down it. Much to her surprise everyone in this room was listed on her documents. She didn’t know where they had dug up this batch, but in her brief moment with them she felt a great deal of concern.

Finally breaking her silence as she cleared her throat to regain a bit of composure. “So….right, I don’t know about swimming to the Island…..I’m actually here to escort you to the ship, I take it that Lady Acacia didn’t bother to mention that part of it did she? She isn’t much for hanging around other people so I guess that isn’t surprising…..just let me check over the information Acacia sent me about each one of you and we can get you all prepared for the journey….” Her eyes trailing back down towards her notepad as she went to the list of names that Lady Acacia had provided her.

“So, I have listed here, Ogre Queen, Bloody Mari, Spider Dude, Clown Jr and…..Goggles…” Her voice trailing off at the end as she realized what she had just read off. It didn’t sound right, but it was what Acacia had listed for each one of the task members' names. But she was sure that Acacia likely didn’t even bother to take the time to figure out any of the real names and just went with whatever nickname she could come up with at the moment.

“That aside….if you would all follow me, we can help you aboard the ship, it should not be a long journey, but each of you will have your own personal quarters….there will be food provided and a dining room area, which can also be utilized as a planning and operational area, I will be accompanying you as your guide, my name is Ayaka, if you have any questions feel free to ask….and if you have any complaints about….well your official names in the database, I can have those changed….” Ayaka informed them all with another sigh and a shake of her head in disbelief at what Acacia had done, though it wasn’t entirely surprising.

Turning to head towards the double doors once more, she opened them and gestured to the taskforce members to follow her. Once outside the hall, she led them down from the main headquarters towards a launchpad that contained a transport that would take them to the nearest port and the ship that they would soon board.

“Also, one more matter of business while we have the time, you should all decide as a group on what your task force name should be, that way we have some way to designate your group, it makes it easier then just calling you the taskforce, once you have decided amongst yourselves, just let me know and I will ensure that it will be taken care of” Chatting with them as she led them onto the transport which lifted off from the ground the moment all of them boarded.

Nebulon Transport

Military Port: Dominion

An hour or so later, the transport arrived at the port and unloaded them, as they would come into view of a massive ship, armed to the teeth with many magical cannons and thickly covered in reinforced metal. Ayaka stood aside as a ramp was extended from the ship for them all to board, one of the crew members of the ship quickly came down the ramp to fetch some supplies from shore, slipping on a puddle that was on the ramp and taking a tumble overboard and into the sea. While other crew members gathered around and laughed before throwing him a rope to fish him out.

U.O Battleship Yamashi

Ayaka stood there a bit bewildered as she couldn’t believe how this day had gone thus far. “We are so totally doomed….” Hanging her head and shaking it at the misfortune she had so far experienced. Gesturing for the others to board the ship, as they would have some free time to explore the ship themselves and claim their rooms. If they wanted to chat with others, or make plans for when they arrived on the island, they would be able to do so.

Inner Compartments

What awaited them on the island was going to be intense and dangerous, as it was almost a guarantee that they would not only have to deal with the dangers of the fortress, but whoever the Denizens had sent to claim the weapon.