Tales of Alidaire: Armageddon

~Tales of Alidaire: Armageddon~

Amoria, the continent of the dead.

There exists in many legends a continent that soars through the skies of Alidaire, invisible to the living. No person has seen this continent, nor have they been there. It has been rumored that the god of all gods, Torcrea, created that continent to house the dead, but only the dead who had lived virtuous mortal lives. So, there was no way to truly be able to figure out if the continent existed or not unless you died.

That is only to the mortals on Alidaire though.

The truth is that Amoria is very much real. Its presence embodies all that is good, and houses the powerful and righteous souls that refused to become just mana and return to the planet. These souls are the souls Torcrea needs for his army. Though Amoria is supposed to be a paradise, now is the time in which the final battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is supposed to take place. Now, Torcrea is more desperate than ever to gain more souls. However, his worries were alleviated when a young girl, in terms of the afterlife, approached him. She was the guardian of Hell's gates, a very servant of Nihdestra, the God of Destruction and Annihilation--the direct opposite of Torcrea and the greatest threat to the forces of good. The gatekeeper was determined to betray Nihdestra and allow Torcrea access to her powers.

With that pivotal point in time, Torcrea gained the upperhand, and was sure to win the war. However, things were not as great as they seemed. Nihdestra was tampering with the souls as they ascended, siphoning them off and causing them to wind up in Hell. That way, the only way out was to fight through a multitude of demons and other hazards before defeating the gatekeeper and guardian of Hell themselves. Only then would the siphoned souls be able to make it to Amoria to join Torcrea's army.

Now comes the tale of two souls siphoned from their ascension. They fought through the demons of Hell and made it to the very gates, but what waited for them at the gate? It was the young girl and her three-headed dog, Cerberus. The young girl had been playing both sides of the field, for she had to trick Nihdestra into thinking she was still loyal to him. But now, things were about to change...

[NOTE: This is a roleplay for only me and Silver.]

The fires all around the pair of siphoned souls seemed to burn lower now as they stood before the gates. The agonizing screams of the damned still could be heard, even from their vantage point. As they were about to progress, a sudden burst of flame appeared before them and a young girl stepped out. "Halt where you stand, damned souls!" she called out and pointed an authoritative finger at the pair. "I am Princess Alyssia Infernae, the Gatekeeper of Hell! Turn back lest you wish to feel the scorching punishment of the eternal flames!" The girl's eyes were ablaze with hatred and determination. She hoped they would simply turn back; she would let them through later. But if they persisted, she would be forced to decimate them to continue tricking Nihdestra.

Lightning's eyes sharpened as she stared at the girl. Her sudden appearance hadn't made the slightest difference. She was getting out of here, she wasn't staying in Hell. She reached for the compressed blade on her lower back. Her eyes never left the girl, their sharpness blending with the screams and air, if any other living being were here, the tenseness would cut through their skin.

"We just can't catch a break."

Trace had been confused ever since he woke up here. The constant screaming, the atmosphere, and the soilder. She had been the strangest of it all. Her fierce determination and lone wolf attitude was making it hard to continue with her. But she seemed to know what to do, so he would follow. And besides, she had to have some sort of angle behind this all.

"Quiet. We fight!"

Lightning suddenly drew the blade, said blade returning to normal glory. She pointed it at the girl, her eyes just a fierce.

The girl frowned.  She almost revealed her true intentions right then and there, but she had to keep up the facade.  "So, you have chosen your fate?!" she called out challengingly.  "You have been gifted with an immortal soul, and now you are about to lose it!"  The girl thrust out her hand and a strange sword appeared in it.  It was quite beautiful and its blade, the color of blood, seemed to glimmer faintly in the light of the surrounding flames.  It would be that very blade with which she would supposedly slay the two who opposed her.

Chapter 00: Crucial Change

Location: Hell - Fiery Gates

Objective: Defeat Alyssia!

Background: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUeLYp3bDXA

{r} {f} {X} {X} {X} {X} {X} {f} {r} A
{r} {f} { } { } {A} { } { } {f} {r} B
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} C
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} D
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} E
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} F
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} G
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} H
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} I
{r} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {r} J
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Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 20/20
MP: 20/20
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Move: 6 cells

{X} - Gates of Hell (cannot be occupied)

{f} - Flames (cannot be occupied)

{r} - Rock (cannot be occupied)

Characters may start in row I!

Lightning starts at I5!

Lightning didn't even move as the blade appeared, she simply tightened the grip on her blade. She looked at the guy who was sorry enough to be her partner for this battle. He better be good enough to deal with this girl's attacks.

"Nice Blade, Mind if I take take it?"

Trace starts at I4!

Trace sighed, his head hanging low. He didn't want a fight, but he didn't have a choice anymore. He put his fingers to his lips, a sharp high pitched whistle echoing through Hell. Suddenly a Stallion burst from behind, Chariot in tow. Trace ran to his steed and was ready for battle, Poleax drawn and at the ready.

Chapter 00: Crucial Change

Location: Hell - Fiery Gates

Objective: Defeat Alyssia!

Background: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUeLYp3bDXA

{r} {f} {X} {X} {X} {X} {X} {f} {r} A
{r} {f} { } { } {A} { } { } {f} {r} B
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} C
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} D
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} E
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} F
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} G
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} H
{r} {f} { } {T} {L} { } { } {f} {r} I
{r} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {r} J
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Lightning (Paradigm Shifter)
HP: 25/25
MP: 15/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer)
HP: 25/25
MP: 15/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Move: 4 cells

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 20/20
MP: 20/20
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Move: 6 cells

{X} - Gates of Hell (cannot be occupied)

{f} - Flames (cannot be occupied)

{r} - Rock (cannot be occupied)

Player Phase 1!

Lightning
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 15/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 15/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2

Lightning moves to F5!

Lightning rushed forth, blade ready to finish this all. Suddenly she stopped, touching her hand to her chest. A blue aura covered her and suddenly disappeared. She didn't seem all that changed, but there was something different about her, like she was more... magically built.

Lightning shifts to Ravager!
(Damage: --/Effect: Ravager/Element: --)

Trace moves to E4!

Finding himself with no way to attacked the girl yet, Trace slowed to a halt. He tightly held his weapon, basically nothing compared to her blade. Maybe it would be nice to wield that. He stared at her blade, unsure of whether or not he could use it.

Lightning
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 15/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 15/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2

{r} {f} {X} {X} {X} {X} {X} {f} {r} A
{r} {f} { } { } {A} { } { } {f} {r} B
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} C
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} D
{r} {f} { } {T} { } { } { } {f} {r} E
{r} {f} { } { } {L} { } { } {f} {r} F
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} G
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} H
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} I
{r} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {r} J
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Enemy Phase.

The girl looked from the girl with the weird sword to the guy with the chariot and back to the girl with the weird sword again. She then nodded. "Though this is Hell, fairness is still valued!" she shouted and raised a hand into the air. "O Guardian of the Burning Gates! Heed my command! Break the chains that bind thee and come to my aid! Cerberus!!" From off in the distance, a roar sounded. The ground began shaking periodically until a mass of tough hide and snapping jaws appeared before the gates. It was a massive, three-headed dog with three pairs of glowing yellow eyes. Its muscular body was covered with plates almost like armor. The girl stroked its leg and the dog seemed happy for a moment, but then became determined to do battle.

Alyssia summons Cerberus to C4!

MP: 14/20

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus uses Tri-Fireball on Trace! 3 hits! 5 Fire Dmg per hit!

MP: 5/15

Trace is Burned!

Cerberus waits.

{r} {f} {X} {X} {X} {X} {X} {f} {r} A
{r} {f} { } { } {A} { } { } {f} {r} B
{r} {f} { } {C} { } { } { } {f} {r} C
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} D
{r} {f} { } {T} { } { } { } {f} {r} E
{r} {f} { } { } {L} { } { } {f} {r} F
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} G
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} H
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} I
{r} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {r} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Player Phase 2!

Lightning (Ravager)
HP: 25/25
MP: 15/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer) *BURNED*
HP: 16/25
MP: 15/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Move: 4 cells

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 20/20
MP: 14/20
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 25/25
MP: 5/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 2
Move: 3 cells

{X} - Gates of Hell (cannot be occupied)

{f} - Flames (cannot be occupied)

{r} - Rock (cannot be occupied)

Lightning
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 15/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3

Trace *Burn (3)*
Hp: 16/25
Mp: 15/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2

Trace moves to E5!

Trace rode forth, not liking the sudden barrage of fire. He threw some emergency water on it, but some of the flames remained. He shook it off, now was the time to fight not worry about one's self. He rode over and then faced the girl before charging forward, he quickly pulled a capsul from his pocket and threw it at her. Bronze wire broke free and started to entangle her, he smiled.

Trace uses Snare on Alyssia!
(Damage: 60% Atk/Effect: Disable 50%/Element: --)

Lightning moves to D5!

Lightning ran past the chariot racer, using his chariot as lift as he circled back. Pointing her blade at the girl, electric energy began to build. Suddenly a spark leaped from her blade and struck the girl. Lightning's face almost smirked, but returned to it's normal fierce condition. She landed in front of the chariot, a new aura sweeping over her.

Lightning casts Thunder on Alyssia!
(Damage: 120% Int/Effect: Paralyze 50%/Element: Lightning)

Lightning's S-Ability, Overwhelm activates!
Total Damage dealt to Alyssia is increased by 10%!
Lightning's S-Ability, Auto-Shift Activates!
Lightning Auto-Shifts to Commando!

Lightning
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 5/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3

Trace *Burn (3)*
Hp: 16/25
Mp: 9/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2

Alyssia takes 3 Dmg!

HP: 17/20

Alyssia evades Disable!

Alyssia evades Paralysis!

{r} {f} {X} {X} {X} {X} {X} {f} {r} A
{r} {f} { } { } {A} { } { } {f} {r} B
{r} {f} { } {C} { } { } { } {f} {r} C
{r} {f} { } { } {L} { } { } {f} {r} D
{r} {f} { } { } {T} { } { } {f} {r} E
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} F
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} G
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} H
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} I
{r} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {r} J
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Trace is Burned for 3 more turns.

Enemy Phase.

Alyssia moves to C5.

The girl was rather annoyed by the man's net, so she simply burned it away. It had done a bit of damage to her, but not much. She flinched as she was suddenly struck by lightning though, and when she looked up, she glared at the woman. "I did not imagine you two to be so determined," she said listlessly. "But I am equally determined to stop your escape!" She flew over to the woman and sliced her a few times, the deep gashes starting to drip with blood, but not as much as Alyssia had hoped for.

Alyssia uses Bleed For Me on Lightning! 4 hits! 7 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

MP: 2/20

Lightning evades Bleeding!

Cerberus moves to D4.

The mighty three-headed dog stomped forward and snapped at his master's target with each of his heads.

Cerberus attacks Lightning! 3 hits! 6 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

{r} {f} {X} {X} {X} {X} {X} {f} {r} A
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} B
{r} {f} { } { } {A} { } { } {f} {r} C
{r} {f} { } {C} {L} { } { } {f} {r} D
{r} {f} { } { } {T} { } { } {f} {r} E
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} F
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} G
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} H
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} I
{r} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {r} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Player Phase 3!

Lightning (Commando)
HP: 7/25
MP: 5/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer) *BURNED*
HP: 13/25
MP: 9/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Move: 4 cells

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 17/20
MP: 2/20
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 25/25
MP: 5/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 2
Move: 3 cells

{X} - Gates of Hell (cannot be occupied)

{f} - Flames (cannot be occupied)

{r} - Rock (cannot be occupied)

Lightning
Hp: 7/25
Mp: 5/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3

Trace *Burn (2)*
Hp: 13/25
Mp: 9/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2

Lightning's S-Ability, Lifesiphon activates twice!
Lightning's number of actions is set at 3 until an action is used!

From the attacks came a somewhat clear aura. Lightning raised her blade, a smirk finally settling on her face. She looked at the girl who had struck her so fiercely. With the smirk becoming as dangerous as her glare she spoke.

"Big Mistake."

Lightning leaped forth at the girl, slashing her three times in total. She back flipped, landing gracefully.

Lightning attacks Alyssia three times!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 3/Effect: --/Element: --)

Trace uses Sweep on Alyssia!
(Damage: 120% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Trace drove forward after Lightning had landed, manuevering around his ally. He headed for Alyssia, his Poleaxe in hand. He flailed it wildly as he approached, making contact with her before circling her once more. He chopped once more, rushing back to his position before she could realitate.

Trace attacks Alyssia!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Lightning
Hp: 7/25
Mp: 5/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3

Trace *Burn (1)*
Hp: 13/25
Mp: 1/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2

Alyssia takes 14 Dmg!

HP: 3/20

{r} {f} {X} {X} {X} {X} {X} {f} {r} A
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} B
{r} {f} { } { } {A} { } { } {f} {r} C
{r} {f} { } {C} {L} { } { } {f} {r} D
{r} {f} { } { } {T} { } { } {f} {r} E
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} F
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} G
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} H
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} I
{r} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {r} J
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Trace is Burned for 2 more turns.

Enemy Phase.

Alyssia was regretting not having purchased some better armor. Then again, souls like these two were supposed to be with Torcrea. She just sighed wearily and slashed at the woman. "I'm sorry, but your time is up," she stated matter-of-factly.

Alyssia attacks Lightning! 6 Dmg! (ATK)

Alyssia waits.

Once again, Cerberus followed suit, his three sets of teeth glowing eerily in the firelight as he chomped at Lightning.

Cerberus attacks Lightning! 3 hits! 6 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Cerberus waits.

{r} {f} {X} {X} {X} {X} {X} {f} {r} A
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} B
{r} {f} { } { } {A} { } { } {f} {r} C
{r} {f} { } {C} {L} { } { } {f} {r} D
{r} {f} { } { } {T} { } { } {f} {r} E
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} F
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} G
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} H
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} I
{r} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {r} J
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Player Phase 4!

Lightning (Commando) *KO*
HP: 0/25
MP: 5/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer) *BURNED*
HP: 10/25
MP: 1/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Move: 4 cells

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 3/20
MP: 2/20
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 25/25
MP: 5/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 2
Move: 3 cells

{X} - Gates of Hell (cannot be occupied)

{f} - Flames (cannot be occupied)

{r} - Rock (cannot be occupied)

Lightning
Hp: KO/25
Mp: 5/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3

Trace *Burn (1)*
Hp: 10/25
Mp: 1/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2

Lightning KO!

Suddenly the aura fled, and Lightning compressed her blade. It slipped into the sheath and she looked back at Trace. Her smirk returned to it's usual fierce expression as she looked back at Trace. A small smile suddenly graced her face.

"Finish her... I'... I'll be alright"

She then collapsed to her knees slowly. And she had fallen, but she wouldn't stay in Hell, she knew that wouldn't happen.

Trace attacks Alyssia twice!
(Damage: 100% x 2/Effect: --/Element: --)

Trace nodded, still manuevering around her body. He would help her when he got them both out of here. He rushed forward, arm trembling. He chopped at the girl, both hits making full contact. He then drove back, grabbing his dead partner, ready to make a getaway.

Lightning
Hp: KO/25
Mp: 5/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3

Trace
Hp: 10/25
Mp: 1/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2

Alyssia takes 4 Dmg!

Alyssia KO!

{r} {f} {X} {X} {X} {X} {X} {f} {r} A
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} B
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} C
{r} {f} { } {C} {L} { } { } {f} {r} D
{r} {f} { } { } {T} { } { } {f} {r} E
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} F
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} G
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} H
{r} {f} { } { } { } { } { } {f} {r} I
{r} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {f} {r} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Alyssia has been defeated!
CHAPTER COMPLETE!!

EXPERIENCE:

+3 - Alyssia
+2 - Player Phase completed less than 10
+2 - No D-Abilities used
+1 - No Items used
-1 - Player Character KO

TOTAL EXP GAIN: 7 (4 for Lightning)

Lightning: 0/10 ------ 4/10
Next Level: 4/10

Trace: 0/10 ------ 7/10
Next Level: 7/10

No Skill Points Awarded...

The Party receives 75 Gold!

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Cerberus roared loudly and sniffed the barely conscious Alyssia who put her hand to one of his wet noses and flicked it causing him to back off playfully. She looked up, her visage suddenly weary. "Certainly your souls belong to Torcrea," she spoke enigmatically. "I think it's time for this charade to come to an end." Her wings began to glow and she hovered into the air while turning to face the gates. She drew a glyph in the air and clapped her hands causing a bright light to fill the area. Slowly, the Gates of Hell began to open, and a marvelous, white marble staircase appeared on the other side leading up into the clouds. To either side of the staircase was a freefall drop, for it seemed the staircase was lodged somewhere in the middle of the sky.

The girl landed, but not very gracefully. She fell on knee. "You don't want to be in Hell any longer? Go," she commanded. Cerberus had already vanished into the shadows and flames. The path was open.

Lightning was left knocked out in the back half of his chariot. She barely moved or knew what was going on. But there was something that told her spirit she was fine.

Trace nodded at the girl, but then realised that it would be wrong to just leave her here. He rode up next to her, not looking around to see where the three headed dog had gone.

"I know it isn't going to be comfortable. But... I can't leave you here. Come with us.

Alyssia smirked. "I appreciate the offer, but I've already made that decision," she replied, her wings beginning to glow slightly again, all six of them lifting her into the air. "Go now! I'll be right behind you!" A large dust cloud was approaching them from across the expanse of Hell. It was moving fast and its target was clear. "Damn, they didn't give us enough time!" She closed her eyes and concentrated. The gates began to shut. "If you don't leave now, you're finished! Trust me. I'm coming." She remained focused, determined to time everything correctly so she could escape at the last moment while stopping whatever was coming after them.

Trace nodded, snapping his reigns tightly, his stallion taking off. He burst through the gates of Hell, up the stairway. He didn't care why it was in the sky, or where it would lead. All he cared about was leaving Hell and that both he, the Soldier, and the girl were out of here.

Lightning began to stir slightly, her eyes opening ever so slightly. She noticed they were no longer in Hell, but rather in the sky. But how was it possible? She forced herself up only to find the sight of a lifetime. She didn't gasp, but her eyes widened just a bit.

Seeing that the other two had escaped, Alyssia screamed and released a hefty amount of mana. Quickly, she flew out of Hell just as the gates slammed shut behind her. She tried to glide a little ways, but ended up collapsing on the stairs. Refusing to stop completely, she began crawling up them slowly. "You think I risked my immortal soul to be stopped by some stairs?!" she shouted suddenly, her voice distraught.

Trace haulted to a stop, making a sharp U-turn, heading straight back for Alyssia. He stopped next to her, offering her his hand. Without awaiting a response he pulled her in and made another sharp U-Turn. The party as a whole started to race up the stairs once more.

"Just Rest, I'll get us to the top."

Lightning said nothing, still taking in the sight of the stairway in the sky. She looked back over at the others in the chariot. She had little to say, it was all too confusing. But she didn't want to think on it, she just wanted to relax...

Alyssia didn't make any attempt to refuse. She sat back and tried to enjoy the rather bumpy ride. Chariots weren't meant to be taken up staircases. Minutes passed by endlessly, and still the staircase went on. Every cloud looked the same, yet down below, the Gates of Hell had disappeared. It was as if the staircase went on forever...

After a long while of relaxing, Alyssia became restless and took to the sky. "I think you for your assistance...um, what would your name happen to be again?" she asked as she flew above the chariot as it ascended, trying to see the top.

"Sorry, I'm Trace."

The Chariot continued up the staircase, the speed never faltering, even with the time it was taking. Trace looked down at the girl who had been the gate keeper. He was surprised by her appearance, she certainly didn't look like one to be a doorwoman to Hell. But he shook it off, trying to introduce the soldier who had been his partner in the previous battle.

"This is..."

"Lightning."

Lightning said no more, after having been in awe for a while, she realised it was the same. Every cloud seemed to be placed in the same exact spot. Its coloring the same with each passing second. She swore she would never climb or descend this staircase again.

Alyssia nodded to the two of them. "It's nice to meet both of you," she responded casually. That's when she caught sight of something in the distance. She gasped. Two armed angels were heading right for them with the intent to fight. "Stop! We have to prepare for battle!" she called out to her comrades. She herself summoned her blade and hovered in place, preparing herself to retaliate against the assault of the angels.

Chapter 01: Manual Ascension

Location: Heavenspace - Neverending Staircase

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCjcLlh8tn0&feature=related

{ } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } {R} { } { } {N} { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } { } { } { } { } { } D
{ } { } { } { } { } { } E
{ } { } { } { } { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } {A} { } { } { } J
-1---2---3---4---5---6

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 20/20
MP: 20/20
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Move: 6 cells

Raphael (Angel)
HP: 20/20
MP: 25/25
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Move: 4 cells

Nicolai (Angel)
HP: 20/20
MP: 25/25
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Move: 4 cells

Characters may start in rows I-J!

Lightning starts at J5!

Lightning jumpped from the Chariot, her compressed Gunblade returning to normal. She eld it out in front of her, happy to have the extra help. It would no longer be a matter of trying, it would be a matter of doing. She was ready for battle.

Trace starts at I4!

Trace rode forward ahead of the others. He knew Alyssia would probably summon Cerberus to help them out, so they would have a little more help. His drew his poleaxe, tightly gripping the reigns.

"Let's finish this."

Chapter 01: Manual Ascension

Location: Heavenspace - Neverending Staircase

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCjcLlh8tn0&feature=related

{ } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } {R} { } { } {N} { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } { } { } { } { } { } D
{ } { } { } { } { } { } E
{ } { } { } { } { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } {T} { } { } I
{ } { } {A} { } {L} { } J
-1---2---3---4---5---6

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 20/20
MP: 20/20
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Move: 6 cells

Lightning (Paradigm Shifter)
HP: 25/25
MP: 15/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer)
HP: 25/25
MP: 15/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Move: 4 cells

Raphael (Angel)
HP: 20/20
MP: 25/25
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Move: 4 cells

Nicolai (Angel)
HP: 20/20
MP: 25/25
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Move: 4 cells

Player Phase 1!

Alyssia summons Cerberus to I2!

MP: 14/20

Alyssia thrust her hand into the air. "Cerberus, come to me!" she called out, her voice filling the sky. A glowing glyph appeared on the staircase which instantaneously began spewing dark flames from which Cerberus emerged. He roared causing the angels to flinch, but that would not shake their determination. Cerberus glared at the angels and was ready to rip them to shreds.

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus waits.

Lightning
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 15/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 15/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2

Lightning moves to H4!

Lightning rushed forward, determination surging through her. As she ran an aura began to cover her, it was similar to the one before, but it was red. She seemed sharper, faster, more determined than ever. Blade in hand, she waited to get a better angle to launch her attack.

Lightning shifts to Commando!
(Damage: --/Effect: Commando/Element: --)

Trace moves to I5!

Moving over ever so slightly, Trace prepared for the kill. He would most likely reach the Angels second. And he would strike them twice to make up for a late arrival. Ready to snap the reigns, he waited for the kill.

Lightning
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 15/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 3
Spr: 3

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 15/15
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 2
Spr: 2