【fallen stars vs TREE】

[berriah]

Punch A Tree Log

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A Twisted Rumor

It's the day after the Fallen Star Meeting regarding the recent rumor. As morning brightens the city's night, stories are making their way from the bottom level to the top.

"The cherry blossom tree isn't going to hurt us, is it? It looks so scary."

For those who have learned the truth about rumors, this may especially distressing to hear. There's no time to wait: If anything is going to be done to save the tree's spirit, it must be done now.

The current plan is to address the tree spirit's wish to be remembered and acknowledged by holding a picnic by the lonely cherry blossom tree. Fallen Stars hope to reenact the lively Reblooming parties that had been happening on the upper levels all month. This tree, though the origin of that tradition, exists at the bottom level of Starsand City: Where spirits and kami are still feared. The hope is that this party will soothe the raging spirit and bring it peace... and, ideally, bring back all of the people who have recently gone missing.

But the meeting also ended on a note of caution. If the spirit will not peacefully give up the missing people, then more drastic measures may need to be taken. And... Spoiler alert, but this log is titled tree FIGHT.

Timeline of Events

This log will operate a bit different from normal! It's also an experiment, so if it doesn't work then apologies in advanced! In order to maintain an easy-to-follow timeline of events, there will be a top-level for each stage of the encounter. As the encounter progresses, new top-levels will be added to reflect each stage of the Rumor.

Character top-levels are still welcome, but please try to use the top-levels for time sensitive threads. Threadjacking is welcomed & encouraged, though please be respectful of one another. And of course, make use of the feedback section!

Backtagging is also still welcome. Event stages will be staggered over the course of the next week & past threads still have time to make an impact. Please don't feel rushed!

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Timeline of Toplevels

OOC Check-In - There will be IC consequences for participating!

Feedback - Yell at me

Questions - Ask questions, Get Answers

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The Night Before - For preparation during the night.

The Morning Of - For preparations before heading out for the picnic.

Hanami on the First Level - The picnic that was planned at the meeting.

A Shift in Tone - Reacting to the battle start.

Battle Guidelines

• Battle A - VS Tree Spirit
  
• Battle B - VS Bread
  
• Battle C - VS ???
  
• Battles D - VS Lost Spirits
  

Aftermath - Victory Party!

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Comments

[veileddreamer]

We did it.

[The tree spirit was safe? It looks like it was a seed now and hopefully her family would come back. She was ready to go back to her room and nap for a week when she heard the scream.]

Ah? Ah. Wait. Uhm.

[She threw her arms out in front of her, and the first thing she thought of would appear under Hanyuu. Which since she was thinking of sleep a second ago is a cartoonishly big blue plush bed with frame that looked like wood carved to be clouds. If Hanyuu lands on it it'll be extra bouncy too.]

[fifthdomonion]

[Kevin couldn't help and feel like they were all set-up to perform a funeral over a rescue. He watches Soma carry out his part as he starts panting a little bit. Using his Stigma could be tiring if it's out for too long... But he could pick up on those bloody tears of his and the fact the Soma's lifeforce was much weaker. He had to wonder where this guy can pack those swords! And... what kind of person was he?!

But what he could sense from Hanyuu gave him a big chill. Something was coming and he was ready to brace himself for the worst. But he hears something snapping and narrows his eyes... Something broke and turned her back to the more petite form that he was used to. He had a small theory in his head, but he'd have to leave it aside for now.

With his Stigma disappearing and retracting back into the confines of his soul, Kevin couldn't help and run over to the newly created bed that Hanyuu had landed on. Right now, his comrades took precedence over the pain and fatigue that he was feeling right now.]

Hanny! Khhh... [Okay, note to self. Don't yell too much.] Uh, Tau... Thanks for the save there. Dunno if I could've pulled off a princess carry right now.

[He takes another breath as he looks over to Soma. He was also worried about him... Not only did his Grail Sphere affect him, but so did using the holy side of his Stigma.]

Guess I owe you a drink for all the crap that I put you through today. How you holdin' up, buddy?

[notquitedracula]

[Soma felt that crack as much as he heard it. The outcome is never pretty when a spirit breaks, even just a little. He hopes that the faultlines won't run too deep - and that he won't be forced to break another of his taboos.

He was already making ready to catch Hanyuu when Tau intervened, and he deflates a bit, relieved that he won't need to rely on the chaos ring's power any further. At least... not yet. Turning to Kevin, he offers a pained smile.]

Nothing rest and medicine won't fix. I wasn't expecting holy magic - it's one of the few things that can really hurt me in a lasting way. The dangers of being a dhampir.

[He sighs, and looks down at Hanyuu.] I fear for her. She hasn't come through this unscathed - none of us have, but her perhaps most of all.

[aupologizes]

[ Thankfully, she manages to have a soft landing which may come as a relief to everyone involved.

And another relief is that she's still conscious.

...however, her form seems to be flickering in and out of existence, as if struggling to maintain her physicality.

Her eyes gaze up, as if searching for something. ]

It's over now, right...?

[ Her voice is much softer now, but there's a struggle to her words. ]

[veileddreamer]

[Tau stays a bit back from the rest of the group in order to not get distracted while Hanyuu is still laying on the bed. After all a sleepy Tau is an easily distracted Tau, and she is very sleepy. She won't say or do anything about it because she doesn't want to risk rushing Hanyuu up and winding up hurting her more.]

[fifthdomonion]

[And Kevin lets out a very relieved sigh and will be reaching out to delicately take Hanyuu's hand. Her fading in and out like that was a bit scary, so just in case... He figured that if she had something to feel or someone to talk with, then she could maintain her form. Tau seemed to be more focused on keeping the bed up, so he could understand why she decides to remain silent.]

Yeaaah... It's all over now. You gave everyone quite the scare there, but it's good to see that you're back to your old self.

[He still had lots of questions, but those weren't important right now. Each and every one of them had survived this battle. That's what was the most important thing.]

For "Kevin's Angels" first outing, I gotta say that we didn't do so badly. This would be the part where we do a victory jump in the air, but I think we're all too beat for that.

[notquitedracula]

[That phasing in and out worries Soma. He's seen it before - he's DONE it before, albeit in a very limited way. He draws some conclusions - some correct, some not - based on that and her appearance, and places a hand on Hanyuu's forehead. NOT the one with the ring on it.]

I'm going to give you some power, to try and stabilize your form. This is probably going to feel a bit weird, but it should be painless.

[So saying, he focuses inward, delving into the well of power provided by the ring. It's flickering, maddening, intoxicating and mind-bending, but he steels himself against it and takes from that well what he needs - what Hanyuu needs. Within himself he transmutes that power, drawing off the corrupting forces and tucking them away - his own soul is already dark enough, a bit more isn't going to hurt him - before transferring the clean, pure magical energy into her.]

[He staggers a bit when he removes his hand, looking bone tired but satisfied. He's done what he can, for now - the rest is up to Hanyuu.]

We should get her someplace safe and soft. I think Tau is just about drained, and I know I am.

[Aaaand that's about as far as he gets before he collapses. Face first, right into the grass.]

[aupologizes]

[ It hasn't been too long since Hanyuu's felt another person's power, but having it come into her makes her bright violet eyes widen ever so slightly before she focuses that power inward, her form slowly going from translucent back to actual physicality.

It's when he collapses, however, that Hanyuu's eyes shoot wide. ]

--sir!?

[ She should know his name, he introduced himself to her earlier, hadn't he? But it slips by her, right now as she makes little panicked 'auau' noises, unsure of what to do. ]

[fifthdomonion]

--Whaaaaaat?! Hey Soma?!

[He was worried for Hanyuu in one moment and after watching Soma generating energy to keep her stable and within this world... He was suddenly worried about him! What's with this worrying cycle that he was going through?! He might've jokingly named the team after himself, but he wasn't expecting to become the Team Dad!

He just stands up gesturing wildly to Tau, then Soma, then Hanyuu and then holds his head in bafflement.]

Oh COME ON! Do I have to carry all of you home?!

[veileddreamer]

[Soma collapsing has distracted Tau enough that the bed illusion flickers and disperses into a bunch of lights. She doesn't bother recreating it, it wouldn't last as a physical item for long anyway. She flinches at Kevin's outburst, but takes a deep breath and approaches the group.]

I...can still walk...But uhm...[She looks at Soma and Hanyuu, before looking up at Kevin.] Maybe...Do you think we should get help?

[Nope, sorry, you're team dad now.]

[notquitedracula]

[Soma's not quite unconscious, but he's not far from it. Weakly he lifts one arm just enough to draw attention.]

D'n w'rry 'bout me. 'll be okay. Jst n'd r'st.

[And the arm falls again. At least he's breathing. And awake.]

[...Someone might want to make sure he gets that ring off sometime soon, though.]

[aupologizes]

I-If you say so, sir...

[ She's going to worry and fret regardless, because she knows the reason why he's like this is because of her. ]

I... I don't need to be picked up, I should be fine walking back after a little bit. Besides, I want to speak with the little one now that it's over... au.

[fifthdomonion]

Sweet Aidios... What am I gonna do with you all? Soma oughta fine, buuut....

[He doesn't sound all that annoyed, though. In fact, he really missed this kind of team spirit. So he decides to focus on the first order of business involving Soma on the ground. Whenever he was healing Hanyuu, he couldn't help and notice an odd glint to that ring of his. Could that possibly have something to do with his sudden fatigue and his bony hand? That was definitely a red flag if he's ever seen one.

It wouldn't had been the first time that he's seen an artifact drain someone of their life force. Even if he wasn't in his own world, Kevin was still part of the Gralsritter and he couldn't let dangerous objects run wild. He's only going on mere speculation right now, but he walks over to Soma and bends down to take his hand with the ring on it. Delicately, he pulls the ring off and stores it into his pocket.]

---I'm gonna be confiscating this thing, my good man. At least until you really need it and you're back at one hundred percent. Hate to be hoardin' all of your stuff, but I can't be overlookin' a case like this, see?