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Post by DanteMGalileo on Oct 29, 2017 21:17:16 GMT -5
"We should stick to the back and attack when they're off-guard. I doubt any of us are prepared to handle bows..." Kaze said, looking for a gap in the defences of the bowmen...
"I agree with Kaze. I'm in no hurry to get shot..." Felicia replied, trying to make herself less of a target to the archers.
"Sorry about this... Corrin, Silas, you two really are our best shot at getting through." Corrinne kept close to Azura, seemingly trying to protect the Songstress from attack.
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Nov 30, 2017 0:23:33 GMT -5
"Leave it to us." Silas nodded, raising his blade up.
"Go, Silas; I'll have your back!" As Silas moved in, an arrow clinking off his chestplate, Corrin jumped past him, burying Yato into the chest of one of the archers. "Hyah! Still as frail as expected."
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Nov 30, 2017 15:56:32 GMT -5
"Well, that's good to know..." Corrinne said, waiting for a lull in the enemy's defences. So far, it seemed as though several of them still carried shortbows and hankyu.
Kaze tossed a Steel Shuriken at one, followed by Felicia's Flame Shuriken., causing an Archer to reel back. "Go!"
"Of course!" Another kick to the face, followed by a retreat.
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Nov 30, 2017 16:03:53 GMT -5
Silas followed up with another strike on a nearby archer. "I'll make this quick!" With a shout and a leap, his blade cleaved the Vallite in two, his target vanishing shortly after. "We have this, I think. Stay behind me!"
Corrin nodded, glancing over his shoulder at Jakob felling an Outlaw he'd weakened. "As always, we stick together. Don't let them box us in."
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Nov 30, 2017 16:22:24 GMT -5
"Looks like they're thinning," Kaze noted, dodging an arrow. "And it appears as though this one-" He tossed a shuriken into the neck of an Outlaw. "Is the last with a close-range weapon."
Corrinne nodded, rushing up to the stunned bowman and slashing at it, its body dissolving into nothing. "We can take these... things!"
"Heads-up, Jakob!" Felicia tossed her Flame Shuriken past the butler's head, embedding itself into the head of an archer behind him.
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Nov 30, 2017 16:29:03 GMT -5
"Excellent attack, Felicia. Now I believe it's my turn!" Jakob jumped up, flinging his Barb Shuriken into an Outlaw which Silas followed up on, felling them.
Corrin struck down another Archer, and the pathway out of the room opened up. "Seems like we're done here. Now... what floor are we on? I haven't been keeping track..."
(Pit of 100 Trials: Floor 17)
Corrin was the first to enter the room, looking around...
"...What kind of armor is that?"
The figures in this room looked nothing like anything he'd seen before. Closer inspection of them revealed that they were wielding weapons that were unfamiliar to him as well. "Sister, what do you make of this?"
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Nov 30, 2017 16:40:00 GMT -5
"... I have no idea what they're wielding, either, brother," Corrinne said, the armour and weaponry equally foreign to her. "Doesn't seem like any design from Nohr... Felicia, by any chance, is that some Ice Tribe getup?"
"No." Felicia shook her head. "It's a bit heavy, yes, but not nearly heavy enough. And that's definitely NOT an Ice Tribe weapon..."
"Kaze? Any recognition?"
"I'm afraid not, Lady Corrinne," Kaze replied. "Mokushujin, Izumite... Although there are notable differences between those two nation's dress and weaponry, they are still based off Hoshido's... If I were to hazard a guess, I would guess it is some form of yumi or bow..."
"... Why am I not surprised? ...Ah! Look out!"
One of the strange warriors had noticed their chatting, and took aim with its weapon, firing a bolt similar to an arrow. Corrinne, Felicia, and Kaze had all managed to dodge the shot, but one of their number would not be lucky.
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Nov 30, 2017 16:43:07 GMT -5
Corrin screamed out as he was shot by the bolt, knocked backwards slightly from the impact. Blood dripped from under the manakete's armor... that had hurt.
"Corrin!" Silas quickly moved between him and the foreign Warrior, holding his blade up before swinging. He staggered the Warrior, but failed to finish him off... a counter-attack shot staggered Silas as well, though he wasn't hurt as badly as Corrin had been. "Augh! What is that weapon?!"
Jakob frowned as he started to patch up Corrin's injury. "It seems to function like a Hankyu or Shortbow... but it seems far more powerful. Be wary, everyone..."
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Nov 30, 2017 17:42:55 GMT -5
Judging by how much it did to Corrin, and its ability to damage Silas without being effective weaponry, Corrinne figured that even transformed, she probably had no better chance of surviving more than one hit than he would. Speed would have to kill. Rolling a bit, she struck the strange Warrior with Yato, causing it to stagger back but still not enough to make it vanish. "These are certainly a step up from what we've been fighting!"
Felicia nodded in agreement, jumping back a step as she tossed her Flame Shuriken into the weakened Warrior, finally causing it to vanish. "Seems like they're not too good at taking magical attacks, though... Um, no offense, but I'm going to stay in the back..."
"None taken. You, Kaze, and Azura probably would crumple in one shot... No offense to that."
"None taken, Lady Corrinne.. I'll freely admit I'll shatter like ice!"
"... Hm." Trying to stay out of the strange weapon's range, Kaze seemed to be thinking of a plan of action...
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Nov 30, 2017 17:50:31 GMT -5
Silas grit his teeth, working to catch his breath. "They... kind of remind me of the Fighters from Nohr, but I've never seen one who could use anything like a bow."
Azura nodded, her song rejuvenating the Paladin. Moving to block another Warrior from going after Azura, Silas swung his blade, narrowly avoiding the counter-shot, just barely.
"Damn it! For their clunky-looking design, those weapons are incredibly accurate..."
Corrin coughed lightly as he was healed up, carefully moving to back Silas up. "...I must admit, I wish Robin were here. He'd likely know what those weapons are."
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Nov 30, 2017 18:11:59 GMT -5
"I imagine he'd be doing more damage than us, too..." Corrinne said. "Damn it. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I wish we were still promoted."
And then it hit her. "Argh!!!" Corrinne staggered back, blood dripping from her mouth, and she could feel it flow under her armour. "D-Damn it... I got careless..."
A look of anger flashed over Felicia's face, and she tossed her Flame Shuriken at the offending Warrior with more force than needed, causing it to stumbled back noticeably. "You! You get away from her!" After her rage had subsided, the Maid lifted her Mend Staff, patching up the Manakete.
"Thanks, Felicia..."
"... Lord Corrin, do you still have that... badge from earlier?" Kaze asked, taking note of the Warrior's low magic defence.
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Nov 30, 2017 18:23:48 GMT -5
Corrin nodded in response, holding it up. "I do. You think it's a good time to use it?"
Azura spoke up almost immediately. "I think we ought to. This is a dangerous room."
Without another word, Corrin placed the Badge onto his armor's breastplate, the knowledge of the move seeping into his brain. "...I see it! Be ready..."
Seeing a Warrior moving in, Corrin jumped up. "Sandman!" With a flip, he slammed one of his heels down onto the head of his opponent, who staggered... then started dozing right then and there. "Now, he's vulnerable!" He coughed slightly; the art had taken some of his energy to perform, but he wasn't going to complain about the effectiveness.
Azura moved over towards the manakete. "I'll restore you. Stay close."
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Nov 30, 2017 18:36:04 GMT -5
Felicia cracked a grin at the sleeping Warrior, and nodded to Corrinne, who nodded back. "Not so tough when you're asleep, are you?!" She tossed her Flame Shuriken at the dozing entity, and waiting for her rebound, Corrinne transformed in mid-air, slamming down on it, backing off just as the Maid's weapon returned to her, the Warrior dissolving.
"Nice job, Felicia! ... Oh no, incoming!" Reverting back, Corrinne was unable to prevent the bolt from reaching the Maid, who could only scream.
"...!" Although Kaze too was unable to prevent the full blow, with a flick of his wrist, he tossed his shuriken at the bolt. Although the throwing star was knocked off-course and the bolt continued in its path, eventually embedding itself in Felicia's shoulder...
[Miraculous Save!]
[Felicia's HP: 25 -> 1]
"Augh... I'm sorry, everyone..." Yes, there was blood spilling from her wound and staining her dress, and she was clearly in no condition to continue, but the blow had, by some miracle, not been fatal.
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Nov 30, 2017 18:39:03 GMT -5
"Felicia!" Corrin shouted out, racing in front of the Maid with a snarl on his face. "Jakob, Azura, get her to cover and heal her up as best you can. Silas!"
"Right. Leave the rest of this to us!" The Paladin raised his blade again, before embedding it into the head of the nearest Warrior.
"Sister, watch our backs and don't let any of them get close to the others!"
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Nov 30, 2017 18:44:10 GMT -5
"Can do!" Corrinne nodded. "Just try not to get shot yourself!" A bolt was narrowly parried away from Kaze, who was lacing shuriken with a toxin.
"The pain will pass..." Kaze tossed the poisoned weapons at the remaining Warriors, who, while not receiving any damage, seemed to have dazed looks.
"I'm sorry, Jakob, Lady Azura..." Felicia apologized, as the two taller individuals supported her and got her away from the main combat.
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