Tales of a Dreamer: The Beads of Light

Hikari glanced up and the giant shadow creature in front of them and swallowed. If she was afraid before, this could be described as something completely different. She couldn't help herself but back away from the giant creature. "We can't win against that..." Hikari whispered to herself, shaking her head.

Hikari hides in the emo corner J-9.

Sekai starts in H-4

"Uh..." Sekai didn't seem to notice that Hikari had put a lot of distance between them. "Let's go get 'im guys!" She said, her voice sounding almost half as confident as she wanted it to sound. "We've come so far, what's one enemy gonna do? We can still win!" Sekai shouted, pumping a fist into the air. Under her breath, she mumbled, "We have to win an impossible battle. I'm gonna get myself killed one day."

~Chapter IV~II - The Shadow Colossus~
Request Name: The Impossible Battle
Objectives: Survive as long as possible!
Atmosphere: Nighttime; Despair is in the air. [All attacks have a 10% chance of missing.]
Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hg5RqWhkd4


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Hikari (REM Cleric)
HP: 40/40
MP: 65/65
ATK: 0
DEF: 10
INT: 17
SPR: 12
Move: 3

Sekai (Martial Artist)
HP: 55/55
MP: 40/40
ATK: 21
DEF: 12
INT: 0
SPR: 11
Move: 4

Autumn (Beast Hunter)
HP: 55/55
MP: 40/40
Atk: 15
Def: 11
Int: 3
Spr: 6
Movement: 3

Flora (Aromatherapist)
HP: 40/40
MP: 50/50
Atk: 16
Def: 9
Int: 2
Spr: 9
Movement: 3

Eventide (Dawn)
Hp: 40/40
Mp: 45/45
Atk: 0
Def: 12
Int: 14
Spr: 14
Move: 3

Vivi (Festival Goer)
Hp: 35/35
Mp: 60/60
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 13
Spr: 11
Move: 3

Shekka
HP: 320/320
MP: 210/210
Atk: 34
Def: 39
Int: 28
Spr: 21
Move: 3


~Player Phase I~

Dawn
Hp: 40/40
Mp: 45/45
Atk: 0
Def: 12
Int: 14
Spr: 14

Vivi
Hp: 35/35
Mp: 60/60
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 13
Spr: 11

Dawn casts Shinedown on Shekka!
(Damage: 140% Pierce Int/Effect: --/Element: Holy)

Dawn quickly set out to work, her star shooting up into the air. The darkness swallowed it for what seemed like forever. But then suddenly a beam of light broke the darkness. It was small in comparisson to the monster, but it struck the same as it would any other enemy.

Vivi casts Festival Fireworks on Shekka!
(Damage: 200% Int/Effect: --/Element: --)

Suddenly a multitude of fireworks in many different colors, sizes, and shappes appeared around her. And suddenly they were lit, and shooting off, all at the one enemy. They struck at different points of his shadowy body, all seemingly miniscule in comparison.

Vivi casts Oooh... Awe on herself!
(Heal: 50% Int/Effect: Heals Mp/Element: --)

But it didn't matter to Vivi how much damage they did. She was too busy looking at all the beautiful colors. She "oohed" and "awed", her eyes twinkling in the light. She was happy in this time of despair.

Dawn
Hp: 40/40
Mp: 29/45
Atk: 0
Def: 12
Int: 14
Spr: 14

Vivi
Hp: 35/35
Mp: 43/60
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 13
Spr: 11

Sekai uses Electro Boost! Next Attack's Potency is increased by 100%! (8 MP)

As Sekai began charging up her own power for her next attack, Hikari continued to hide in the far corners of the battlefield, no doing anything but trying to hide. She held the Beads of Light in her hands tightly, not once letting go of them, or even loosening her grip in the slightest. They couldn't win without help.

Hikari waits.

~Chapter IV~II - The Shadow Colossus~
Request Name: The Impossible Battle
Objectives: Survive as long as possible!
Atmosphere: Nighttime; Despair is in the air. [All attacks have a 10% chance of missing.]
Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hg5RqWhkd4


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~Calculation Phase I~

Shekka takes 20 DMG! (Dawn)

Shekka takes 5 DMG! (Vivi)

Shekka's S-Ability: Overwhelm activates!

Dawn and Vivi will be unable to move next turn!


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~Enemy Phase I~

The Shadow Colossus was tired of waiting. The giant beast began rapidly sucking in the air around him. The wind around the party burned them terribly with immense force. It seemed as if the beast would never stop. When it did, everyone was feeling exhausted.

Shekka uses Shadowy Gasp! 34 DMG to all enemies! blue(27 to Hikari and Vivi [Resistance])

Hikari's R-Ability activates! Shekka takes 54 DMG instead! (33)

Shekka moves to F-6, F-5, E-6, E-5.


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Hikari (REM Cleric)
HP: 40/40
MP: 65/65
ATK: 0
DEF: 10
INT: 17
SPR: 12
Move: 3

Sekai (Martial Artist)
HP: 32/55
MP: 32/40
ATK: 21
DEF: 12
INT: 0
SPR: 11
Move: 4

Autumn (Beast Hunter)
HP: 27/55
MP: 40/40
Atk: 15
Def: 11
Int: 3
Spr: 6
Movement: 3

Flora (Aromatherapist)
HP: 15/40
MP: 50/50
Atk: 16
Def: 9
Int: 2
Spr: 9
Movement: 3

Eventide (Dawn)
Hp: 20/40
Mp: 29/45
Atk: 0
Def: 12
Int: 14
Spr: 14
Move: 3

Vivi (Festival Goer)
Hp: 19/35
Mp: 43/60
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 13
Spr: 11
Move: 3

Shekka
HP: 262/320
MP: 190/210
Atk: 34
Def: 39
Int: 28
Spr: 21
Move: 3


~Player Phase II~

Sekai moves to G-5

Sekai immediately ran up to the beast, holding the battle axe high in her hands. She then swung it around with all her might and pierced through the colossus' body, dealing quite a bit of damage.

Sekai uses Crushing Blow on Shekka! 270% Piercing ATK DMG! (10 MP)(57 Piercing DMG)

Hikari continued to hide from the giant beast. She knew that her retaliation technique was sure to catch the colossus' attention, but she had to defend herself somehow. She wasn't about to let the beast hurt her, but she also wished that she could get away safely with the others. There was no way they could defeat it, but if they ran they would still stay alive. But that was impossible, hardly anyone survived a battle with the Shadow Colossus.

Hikari waits.


~Chapter IV~II - The Shadow Colossus~
Request Name: The Impossible Battle
Objectives: Survive as long as possible!
Atmosphere: Nighttime; Despair is in the air. [All attacks have a 10% chance of missing.]
Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hg5RqWhkd4


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~Calculation Phase II~

Shekka takes 1 DMG! (Autumn)

...

Shekka evades Blood Loss!

Shekka's Death Cloth deals 1 DMG to Autumn in retaliation!

Shekka takes 57 DMG! (Sekai)

Shekka's Death Cloth deals 29 DMG to Sekai in retaliation!

Allied team benefits from Regen!

Hikari +2 HP
Sekai +3 HP
Autumn +3 HP
Flora +2 HP
Dawn +2 HP
Vivi +2 HP

Allied team benefits from MP Regen!

Hikari +3 MP
Sekai +2 MP
Autumn +2 MP
Flora +3 MP
Dawn +2 MP
Vivi +3 MP

Allied Regen will last 4 more turns.
Allied MP Regen will last 4 more turns.

Shekka's S-Ability: Overwhelm activates!

...

Hikari cannot move next turn!
Dawn cannot move next turn!
Vivi cannot move next turn!



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~Enemy Phase II~

The huge Colossus roared, either in pain or in rage, no one could tell, after it had been attacked. It immediately began sucking in the air again, intent on dealing an enormous amount of damage to those left standing.

Shekka uses Shadowy Gasp on all enemies! 34 INT Wind DMG! (27 to Hikari and Vivi [Resistance])

Hikari's R-Ability activates! Shekka takes 54 INT DMG instead!

Sekai KO!

Autumn is in Critical Condition!

Flora KO!


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Hikari (REM Cleric)
HP: 40/40
MP: 65/65
ATK: 0
DEF: 10
INT: 17
SPR: 12
Move: 3

Sekai (Martial Artist)
HP: 0/55
MP: 24/40
ATK: 21
DEF: 12
INT: 0
SPR: 11
Move: 4

Autumn (Beast Hunter) *CRITICAL*
HP: 1/55
MP: 29/40
Atk: 15
Def: 11
Int: 3
Spr: 6
Movement: 3

Flora (Aromatherapist)
HP: 0/40
MP: 17/50
Atk: 16
Def: 9
Int: 2
Spr: 9
Movement: 3

Eventide (Dawn)
Hp: 2/40
Mp: 31/45
Atk: 0
Def: 12
Int: 14
Spr: 14
Move: 3

Vivi (Festival Goer)
Hp: 5/35
Mp: 46/60
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 13
Spr: 11
Move: 3

Shekka
HP: 171/320
MP: 170/210
Atk: 34
Def: 39
Int: 28
Spr: 21
Move: 3


~Player Phase III~

"Ugh..." Sekai grunted. She couldn't take any more damage, it was over. She fell to her knees, looking up at the shadowy colossus, wishing she had another chance to deal damage to it, if only a little bit. Sekai then fell to the ground, her head turned towards Hikari, who was hidden in the corner of the battlefield. "Sister...get away from the beast..." She murmured before passing out.

Hikari waits.

With her back turned, all she could hear were the cries of her falling allies. There was nothing she could do to help them, the Colossus would stop each and every one of her attacks. Even attempting to put it to sleep would be meaningless, there was nothing Hikari could do to help.


~Chapter IV~II - The Shadow Colossus~
Request Name: The Impossible Battle
Objectives: Survive as long as possible!
Atmosphere: Nighttime; Despair is in the air. [All attacks have a 10% chance of missing.]
Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hg5RqWhkd4


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~Calculation Phase III~

Shekka takes 30 DMG! (Autumn)

...

Autumn suffers from Exhaustion! Attack, Defense, Intelligence, and Spirit have been halved!

Shekka's Death Cloth deals 15 DMG back to Autumn in retaliation!

Autumn KO!

Allied team benefits from Regen!

Hikari +2 HP
Dawn +2 HP
Vivi +2 HP

Allied team benefits from MP Regen!

Hikari +3 MP
Dawn +2 MP
Vivi +3 MP

Allied Regen will last 3 more turns.
Allied MP Regen will last 3 more turns.

Shekka's Overwhelm activates!

Hikari will be unable to take action next turn!


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~Enemy Phase III~

Shekka uses Shadowy Gasp!

Vivi KO!

Dawn KO!

Hikari deals 54 DMG in retaliation!


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Hikari (REM Cleric)
HP: 40/40
MP: 65/65
ATK: 0
DEF: 10
INT: 17
SPR: 12
Move: 3

Sekai (Martial Artist)
HP: 0/55
MP: 24/40
ATK: 21
DEF: 12
INT: 0
SPR: 11
Move: 4

Autumn (Beast Hunter) *EXHAUSTED*
HP: 0/55
MP: 29/40
Atk: 15
Def: 11
Int: 3
Spr: 6
Movement: 3

Flora (Aromatherapist)
HP: 0/40
MP: 17/50
Atk: 16
Def: 9
Int: 2
Spr: 9
Movement: 3

Eventide (Dawn)
Hp: 0/40
Mp: 31/45
Atk: 0
Def: 12
Int: 14
Spr: 14
Move: 3

Vivi (Festival Goer)
Hp: 0/35
Mp: 46/60
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 13
Spr: 11
Move: 3

Shekka
HP: 108/320
MP: 170/210
Atk: 34
Def: 39
Int: 28
Spr: 21
Move: 3


~Player Phase IV~

Hikari can't move!

~Enemy Phase IV~

The Shadow Colossus walked closer towards the cowering Hikari, soon looming high over her frail and frightened body. The Colossus' shadowy aura started to become irritated, flowing all over the place and showing off signs of a wild beast. Hikari stopped shivering for a second and turned around, staring up at the Colossus with fear. The Colossus then spread out it's aura, as if it was about to smother Hikari. Hikari, overwhelmed by fear, dropped the Beads of Light on the ground just as the shadows consumed her.

Once the shadows dispersed, Hikari was revealed in the same spot, her eyes tightly shut. However, the Colossus seemed to have done what it wanted to, as it's aura was calm. When Hikari opened her eyes, the color around her pupil had turned completely black, as if the entire eye was the pupil, and the outside area, usually white, was also turned black. Hikari grinned, standing up with confidence, facing the party.

Shekka uses Possession on Hikari!

Hikari now takes orders from Shekka!

"And now, comes the end of the Realm of Light. Good-bye, oh noble warriors of the Light." Hikari said mockingly, laughing at the end. She and the Shadow Colossus then sunk into the ground, where a hole had been formed. The Beads of Light stayed where Hikari had dropped them, forgotten by both the possessed Hikari and the Colossus.

Shekka and Hikari enter the Realm of Darkness!

The party has been defeated...

~Chapter IV~II - The Shadow Colossus~
Request Name: The Impossible Battle
Objectives: Survive as long as possible!
Atmosphere: Nighttime; Despair is in the air. [All attacks have a 10% chance of missing.]
Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hg5RqWhkd4

Objectives Cleared!

But Hikari is lost...

Rewards:

Experience:
+4 - Turns survived.
+2 - No items used
-1 - Final Judgements used
-5 - Hikari Lost...

Total Experience Gained: 1 (Just add 1 point to your profiles, I doubt anyone levelled up.)

Items Found:

None...

Gold Found:

None...

Gold Lost: *New!*

None...

*New* Gold Lost *New*

From now on, when a player character is KO'ed in battle, unless specified by the Objectives or Atmosphere there will be a consequence of losing a certain number of gold. This depends upon the level of the enemies and how many of them there are. For instance, if a level 11 lost to a level 9, but there were 10 level 9's, then the consequences would be less significant than if there was only one level 9.

Sekai groaned, forcing herself up off the ground. She almost lost her footing, she was disoriented and hella dizzy. Sekai shook her head to regain her balance and her state of mind. She looked around and saw that the others were just starting to arise as well.

It was morning, as far as Sekai could tell, for the sun had started to rise over the horizon, dimly illuminating the plains of sand that was the Gerudo Desert. Sekai shielded her eyes from the sun, searching the dunes for the one person that wasn't there. Hikari had vanished, and Sekai had no idea where she was. However, a glint in the corner, where Hikari had been when Sekai passed out, caught her eye. Walking over to the spot, she discovered that the Beads of Light had been left behind.

"The Beads of Light...Hikari must have dropped them...but why?" Sekai murmured to herself, fiddling with them in her gloved hands.

[Note: Wake up and talk to Sekai. She's still confused, but she does have the Beads, but doesn't know what happened to Hikari. A few of your characters may not have immediately passed out, so they would know.]

Dusk had taken over when Dawn had passed out. It was true that she felt most of the pain Dawn had, but not enough to be knocked out. And thus, she had pretended to remain dead until Hikari and the Shadow had left. She knew everything, Hikari dropping the Beads of Light, disappearing with the Shadow Creature, and everything else until this moment. She stood, her look almost without exhaustion.

"Do not worry Sekai. Hikari was taken by the Colossus. But I have no fear. For it did not wish to harm her. Rather it took over her body, meaning it must be under orders to give her to Ian. But fear not, and don't act out like the rest of you pitiful mortals do. She shall be fine, we can rescue her. All we need to do is contact Jakki. He is bound to know more about where she is."

She was worried about Hikari, though she absolutely despised Dawn(or at least pretended too.) she liked the company of the others. They were what kept her from snapping when Dawn got too gushy.

Vivi cried in her sleep, a nightmare was stuck in her head. Of how she had ended up with the bandits. And then she relaxed when the others saved her as they had in reality. But the colossus in her dream appeared even more fierce. It was with its final attack on her that she woke up screaming.

"Don't hurt me... It can't hurt me... just a dream... just a dream... just a nightmare..."

Sobs rocked her body, the poor girl couldn't handle the fact that it was a dream. She didn't really believe it had been a dream, especially when she had felt it in real life. She curled into a ball, wishing she could just forget about it all, tears cascading to the sand.

Autumn woke up and managed to sit up rather quickly, though not without a bombardment of pain pounding in her head. She groaned as the sun released its rays right into her eyes causing her to close them. With a sigh, she collapsed back in the sand. "Who knew it would be so hard to save the world?" she said miserably. A shadow blocked the sun. Her two Shadow Lurkers were at her side, poking her in the legs. "Hey, you two. Were you worried about me?" she spoke to them and sat up for good this time, her hand brushing away their hands.

Right behind the Shadow Lurkers stood Flora with a weary smile on her face. "That's no way to think, Autumn," she said happily. "This is just another obstacle; we just have to clamber over it like always." She pushed past the Lurkers and pulled Autumn up. "There we go." The group of four wandered over to Sekai and Dusk. They were in agreement that Jakki would certainly know more about this.

"But how exactly are we supposed to talk to him?" Autumn said, frustrated. Her eyes were trained on the Beads of Light. They were at a loss as to what exactly to do. "Anyone got any bright ideas?"

"Then there's only one thing to do!" Sekai said suddenly, looking up at the others. "We have to go down into the Realm of Darkness. We need to get Hikari back, and for that, we need the help of a Sage. I remember Jakki saying something about the Sage of Earth, and now that I look around, it seems as if he would be somewhere in this desert."

"Let's look for the Sage, he could tell us how to contact Jakki through the Beads of Light. I'm almost certain of it." Sekai said, "Are you all ready?"

>Let's get going already!
>Wait a minute!

"Wait a second"

Dusk cringed slightly, trying to hold Dawn back. But in the end, the angel broke free of whatever chains the demon had. And the transformation occured in seconds, Dawn standing limply, her star floating around her slowly.

"We can't just rush down there and demand Hikari back. Remember what happened last time we were in the Realm of Darkness. Without help we were nearly doomed. Not only that, but we don't have Hikari. And the beads protect those who are close to her. With her gone and hating us, what's stoping that realm from killing us?"

Although she had been ready to go, Dawn's words put a stop to Autumn's determination. "Hey, she actually has a point," she said. "If we go down there, there's no doubt we'll be torn apart. We might have to think this through...a bit more carefully." Her eyes darted to the side in thought. Usually, her strength could carry her through many situations, but she had been forced to use her brains quite a bit as of late.

"Good going, guys," Flora cheered. "Rushing down there would only get us killed." Her smile vanished as a realization dawned on her. "But we might need to do as Sekai says and find this Sage of Earth. We can't find a solution on our own; we don't know anything about these realms, really. We'll need someone to guide us on how to go about getting Hikari back." She was pleased to see Autumn nod in agreement.

"I say we need to find someone who can help us figure out something, and if the Sage of Earth can do it, then let's find the guy," Autumn concluded.

Dawn smiled at the rest of the group but noticed there was one member missing. She turned to find young Vivi curled into a ball on the ground. Moving slowly over to the small child, she tapped her.

"Don't cry Vivi. It was just a dream, we're here. Come on."

Vivi sat up and hugged Dawn tightly, happy to have someone to keep her from feeling afraid. A few sobs still rocked her body, but she was doing her best to avoid it.

Picking up Vivi, Dawn turned to the rest.

"Let's seek out the Sage of Earth and find out what we can about the realms."

"That won't be necessary." Announced a familiar voice. Sekai jumped, startled by the voice, which had seemingly come out of nowhere. "We already know about it." The voice said again, and this time, a black cloud came into existence, coming up from the ground. The smoke soon cleared away to reveal Ikari, still looking exactly like Hikari. The only difference were the red and white claws on her hand and the black beads around her neck. The Beads of Darkness.

"Iraki!" Sekai said, surprised, "I'd never thought I'd be glad to see you again!"

"Yeah, whatever." Iraki replied, slightly irritated. "This world isn't safe for me, so I've been instructed to bring you guys back down to the safe zone, where Jakki is." Iraki paused for a second, looking down at the claws on her hand. Before she had a staff, so this was a new development for the party. Two claws, one for each hand. It made her look much more menacing than before, when she had the staff.

"So is it going to be a safe teleport, unlike last time?" Sekai asked, doubting that it would.

"We've stabilized the spaces we will travel through using the teleport since you left. Which is why me getting here on the first try was actually possible." Iraki answered, still slightly irritated. "At any rate, I can guarantee your safety, now are you ready to go?"

"Yes, let's go."

Dawn stillk held Vivi in her arms, her star spinning around quickly. A small flash of light, and Vivi stopped crying in the Angel's embrace. Dawn smiled down at the girl and then set her down gently.

"Before we do go however. I'm sure you know. But Twilight left us, Vivi here replaced him and is starting to prove a powerful ally."

Autumn was relieved that the beam of light they were looking for in order to receive guidance had appeared before them, though there wasn't much light concerning Ikari. "It's a good thing you showed up," Autumn said, her whip cracking. Her Shadow Lurkers disappeared into darkness. "Shall we?" Flora walked up next to Autumn, ready to go.

"Yeah, I don't really care." Iraki said to Dawn, waving a dismissing hand at Vivi. "If I did, Hikari wouldn't care, I'm sure you know this by now. The only feelings I have are hate, disgust, and apathy, so don't waste my time with your introductions."

"So you and Hikari really are polar opposites..." Sekai said, furrowing her brow. "Which is why you seem to take orders from others without any problems. Hikari hates having people tell her what to do, although she hides it well."

"You're lucky for that, if Hikari wasn't like that, you would all probably be dead." Iraki commented, "Now, I need you all to close your eyes and plug your ears. This is only my second time doing the transport, and I need to concentrate, so shut your mouths too." Iraki placed her hands close together, only allowing a small gap between her palms. A small, black orb formed in the center of the small gap. Iraki then threw her hands out, palms facing outward. The orb expanded in size, consuming Iraki and the rest of the party. The orb vanished, and the space left behind was empty.

~

"Ahh, finally!" exclaimed a loud, masculine voice. Hikari didn't budge an inch from her spot. She was in the center of a large room, sitting down on a chair. The room, other than herself and the chair, was completely empty. The effects of the Colossus' possession ability had also worn off, so she was conscious of everything that was going on. The door opened wide, revealing a tall, slim man. He wore a black cloak with sleeves that covered most of his arms. Both of his hands were exposed, although one of them was actually a mechanical claw, and a thick one at that.

Needless to say, Hikari was afraid. The man already looked terrifying, knowing who he was made it that much worse. Ian, the "Shadow King." Or, at least, that's what he was called by the other shadow creatures who whispered amongst themselves. Hikari was surprised when she found out shadow creatures could actually talk, much less have the intelligence of the average human.

"Hikaru Kizane, the 'new' wielder of the Beads of Light," Ian said, opening his arms wide. Hikari frowned at the man.

"It's Hikari Kizuna." She muttered.

Ian's dark red eyes shot over to her direction, as if she had just offended him. In the blink of an eye, his mechanical claw was at her throat, ready to crush it in a moments notice. Hikari gasped, but her air supply was cut short, so she only ended up gagging. "Do not forget the position you are in...Warrior of the Light," Ian hissed in her ear, "Otherwise you may find yourself dead." Ian's mechanical hand retracted, allowing the girl to breathe again.

"Sayu! Come here!" Ian shouted towards the door. The familiar samurai walked through the door, her eyes closed.

"Sayu!? What are you doing with Ian!?" Hikari cried out, surprised that Sayu, of all people, would side with Ian.

"Silence wench!" Ian shouted, swinging his hand through the air. A shadow suddenly jumped up from the ground and clamped itself over Hikari's mouth, effectively muffling her. "Sayu," Ian said in a much calmer tone, "What is your report?"

"Yes," Sayu said, opening her eyes. Hikari's own eyes widened in surprise, Sayu was being controlled, she could tell, because Sayu's entire eye was completely black. It was just like how the Colossus had taken control over Hikari. "It seems that Iraki has found the five people from before, and teleported them to the safe zone."

"To Jakki, huh?" Ian scowled, "Then I can't touch them. But, I'm in luck, for I have something in my possession that prevents Jakki from touching me." Ian smirked slightly, "This seems too easy. Sayu, keep a watch posted, to see if that group tries to get inside. If they do manage to get inside, I want you and the others to kill them."

Once Sayu left, Ian turned to Hikari, "As for you, my little puppet...You are going to tell me where you hid the Beads of Light!"

~

"You have arrived," Jakki said, noticing the group of warriors who had entered. "Please, have a seat. You too Iraki, for you will be joining them soon."

"What!?" Iraki said, her brows furrowing in an angry frown.

"Be calm, it is only until Hikari and the others have returned safely." Jakki said, holding up his hand, silencing her. Jakki turned towards the others, "Forgive her, for all of our friends have been possessed and kidnapped, just as Hikari had been. Luna, Sayu, Shane, and Matti are working for Ian now, under his complete control. They may have to be killed if we don't find a way to get them back. So where are the Beads of Light?"

Ian sighed, "You brought this upon yourself," he said. Hikari lay on the ground, not budging an inch. Ian stood there for a few seconds, staring down at the motionless body. "You're not dead, but I'll let you rest for now." Ian turned around and left the room, shutting the door behind him. A loud clanking noise was heard on the other side of the door. Ian was locking it, leaving no way for Hikari to escape.

"Now then, how about we destroy that barrier?" Ian asked himself, a grin forming across his lips. He then began to walk towards another door, as the entire place was full of them. Taking the wrong door would lead to an unwanted and unnecessary death. Especially with that behind one of them. Ian smirked to himself, if the warriors ever made it into that room, it would be all over for them. Ian had trouble controlling the beast, but it did listen to him.

Ian entered what seemed to be an empty room, but in reality, it was all just an illusion. Ian walked to the wall, placing his hand on it. Eventually, his hand melted through the wall. Ian caught something in his hand, and pulled it out. It was a bright yellow stone, it seemed to emanate a strange power.

Once Ian was outside, he raised the stone into the air and began to laugh. "There's no hiding from me! Reveal yourself Jakki! I will end your existence once and for all!" He shouted, and when he finished, the stone began to shine brightly, enveloping the realm in it's yellow light.

~

A huge tremor suddenly rippled through the area, causing the group and Jakki to become startled and fall to their knees, attempting to right themselves. The tremor seemed to last for ages before it slowly calmed down. When it finally did, Jakki immediately put a hand to his ear and focused. Iraki did the same, only she had a much more concerned expression.

"What just happened!?" Sekai demanded, glaring at Jakki and Iraki, wanting answers.

"The barrier that protects this place..." Iraki started, "It's gone!"

"What?!"

"She's right." Jakki confirmed. "Ian must have found something. We are no longer safe here. We must depart this instant, before the shadows start to gather."

"But what about Hikari?" Sekai asked, "Are we even going to try to save her!?"

"Of course we are, without her, both realms are doomed. Only the Sage who holds the Beads of Light can chant the phrases to restore power to the beads." Jakki explained quickly, "I will be accompanying you for a short while."

"Wait...we already restored power to the beads!" Sekai said, just as fast.

Jakki paused, giving Sekai a good, long look, then turned his attention to Iraki, "When you reunite with Hikari, send them to the Realm of Light, right where you took them from, understand?"

"Yes, but what are you going to do?" Iraki asked, slightly confused by Jakki's behaviour.

"I'm going to give Ian a lesson he will not soon forget." Jakki answered, "Let's go everyone!"

~

"There." Ian said, "That should do it. Now then, where is my little puppet?" Ian asked himself with glee, returning to the inside of the large mansion. He turned into Hikari's chamber and grinned at her.

"I have decided to give you a...let's call him an acquaintance." Ian said. The wall on the right side of Hikari grew black, and from it emerged a shadow creature the same size as Hikari, maybe a little bigger. Hikari's eyes widened upon seeing it, understanding what was about to happen. "Now then, can you beat him? I'll be watching from my quarters." Ian laughed, exiting, leaving Hikari and the beast alone.

The beast roared at Hikari, obviously angry at her. Hikari stood up, her staff in hand. She had to defend herself.

Chapter IV~III - Rescuing Hikari
Request Name: Hikari's Fight.
Objectives: Defeat the Shadow Morph!
Atmosphere: Enclosed Room. [No Escape]

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) A
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) B
(S) ( ) ( ) ( ) (H) ( ) ( ) C
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) D
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) E
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) F
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7

Hikari: (REM Cleric)
HP: 35/35
MP: 60/60
ATK: 0
DEF: 10
INT: 17
SPR: 12
Move: 3

Shadow (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 2 (+1 from Shadow Morph Profession)

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Once outside, Sekai and the others parted ways with Jakki, who was going to do what he just described. Jakki drew a long sword out of it's sheath, nodding once at Iraki before addressing Sekai and the others. "I'll take out any beast that your group may not be able to handle, so you all can have the small fries. Good luck...to everyone. Once you get Hikari, I want you to leave immediately." Jakki finished, and leaped off, running at an extremely fast rate. It was surprising to see the man run so fast.

"Okay, let's move then." Iraki sighed, motioning for the group to follow her.

"You know where to go?" Sekai asked, slightly surprised.

"Of course, how else would I and the others be able to fight Ian? Now stop wasting time and let's go!" Iraki spoke through clenched teeth. She was, as always, irritated.

Not too long after Ian's mansion came into sight, a large grouping of shadows found their way in front of the group, blocking passage. There were many of them, the group was outnumbered. They needed to defend themselves.

Chapter IV~III - Rescuing Hikari
Request Name: Ian's Mansion (Outside)
Objectives: Defeat all the enemies with Iraki's help!
Atmosphere: Tense, slightly dark. (Chance of missing is increased by 10%)


(r) (r) (r) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (r) (r) A
(r) (K) ( ) (r) (R) ( ) (r) (r) (r) B
( ) (r) (r) (I) (r) (L) ( ) ( ) ( ) C
( ) (C) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (J) ( ) D
( ) (r) ( ) ( ) (r) (r) (r) ( ) ( ) E
( ) ( ) (F) (r) (r) (r) (S) ( ) ( ) F
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) G
(r) ( ) ( ) (I) (S) ( ) ( ) ( ) (r) H
(r) (r) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (r) (r) I
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Sekai (Marital Artist)
HP: 55/55
MP: 40/40
ATK: 21
DEF: 12
INT: 0
SPR: 11
Move: 4

Iraki (Dream Claw)
HP: 65/65
MP: 80/80
ATK: 15
DEF: 15
INT: 22
SPR: 17
Move: 3

Clank (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Jayk (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Imp (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Leviathan (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Sing (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Kiene (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Forres (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Remm (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

~Player Characters may start in rows H-I~

Dawn starts at I4!

Dawn stood strong, once again ushering Vivi next to her. This was going to be tough considering the number of enemies. But they would need to get through this. They had to save Hikari. There wasn't any other choice, Ian could not win.

Vivi starts at I5!

Vivi cowered slightly in the dark. She didn't like this one bit. Lighting her sparkler, she tried to shoo away the dark. But it wasn't working. But she knew she had to remain strong. Hikari and the others needed her. And if she didn't help, they just might regret helping her.

Chapter IV~III - Rescuing Hikari
Request Name: Hikari's Fight.
Objectives: Defeat the Shadow Morph!
Atmosphere: Enclosed Room. [No Escape]

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) A
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) B
(S) ( ) ( ) ( ) (H) ( ) ( ) C
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) D
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) E
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) F
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7

~Player Phase I~

Hikari shut her mouth tightly, revolted by the presence of the shadow creature. Over a low-pitched intercom, Ian's voice came out. "Defeat this one and I might just let you go free. However, your...ultimate...ability has been locked within this room. Both of yours, in fact. Don't want you dying too early!" Ian laughed, then the intercom was shut off.

"He really is a disgusting man..." Hikari said, turning her attention towards the creature. "Oh, I get it. You think this will be a walk in the park. I'll have you know, you're in for a surprise." Hikari told the beast, who made no attempt to reply. "Don't play dumb with me, I know you shadow creatures can talk." Hikari pointed her staff at the beast, sending out a blast of wind energy at it.

Hikari uses Gale on Shadow! 20 INT Wind DMG! Chance of Confusion 25% (Boss)

~~~

~Calculation Phase I~

Shadow takes 8 DMG!

Shadow is Confused!

...

Shadow will be attacking itself next turn!

Shadow is confused for 2 more turns.

~~~

~Enemy Phase I~

The Shadow paused, trying to regain it's composure and it's thoughts. It shook it's head slightly, and grinned at Hikari. In a hissing, snake-like voice, it spoke, "Of coursssse I can sssspeak. Our masssster, Ian, hassss granted ussss many powerssss." The shadow raised a clawed finger towards Hikari, "You will only be the firsssst to fall, Light Warrior!"

The shadow being suddenly lost control of itself, and slashed it's own face, causing blood to seep out of the wound.

Shadow attacks itself! 15 ATK DMG!

~~~

Hikari: (REM Cleric)
HP: 35/35
MP: 50/60
ATK: 0
DEF: 10
INT: 17
SPR: 12
Move: 3

Shadow (Shadow Morph) *CONFUSED -2-*
HP: 66/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

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Chapter IV~III - Rescuing Hikari
Request Name: Ian's Mansion (Outside)
Objectives: Defeat all the enemies with Iraki's help!
Atmosphere: Tense, slightly dark. (Chance of missing is increased by 10%)


(r) (r) (r) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (r) (r) A
(r) (K) ( ) (r) (R) ( ) (r) (r) (r) B
( ) (r) (r) (I) (r) (L) ( ) ( ) ( ) C
( ) (C) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (J) ( ) D
( ) (r) ( ) ( ) (r) (r) (r) ( ) ( ) E
( ) ( ) (F) (r) (r) (r) (S) ( ) ( ) F
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) G
(r) ( ) (A) (I) (S) ( ) ( ) ( ) (r) H
(r) (r) ( ) (D) (V) ( ) (F) (r) (r) I
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Sekai (Marital Artist)
HP: 55/55
MP: 40/40
ATK: 21
DEF: 12
INT: 0
SPR: 11
Move: 4

Autumn (Beast Hunter)
HP: 55/55
MP: 40/40
Atk: 15
Def: 11
Int: 3
Spr: 6
Move: 3

Flora (Aromatherapist)
HP: 40/40
MP: 50/50
Atk: 16
Def: 9
Int: 2
Spr: 9
Move: 3

Eventide (Dawn)
Hp: 40/40
Mp: 45/45
Atk: 0
Def: 12
Int: 14
Spr: 14
Move: 3

Vivi (Festival Goer)
Hp: 35/35
Mp: 60/60
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 13
Spr: 11
Move: 3

Iraki (Dream Claw)
HP: 65/65
MP: 80/80
ATK: 15
DEF: 15
INT: 22
SPR: 17
Move: 3

Clank (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Jayk (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Imp (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Leviathan (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Sing (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Kiene (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Forres (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

Remm (Shadow Morph)
HP: 75/75
MP: 100/100
Atk: 15
Def: 14
Int: 15
Spr: 12
Move: 3

~Player Phase I~

Dawn
Hp: 40/40
Mp: 45/45
Atk: 0
Def: 12
Int: 14
Spr: 14

Vivi
Hp: 35/35
Mp: 60/60
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 13
Spr: 11

Dawn casts Heavenly Recruits!
(Damage: --/Effect: Summons Two Angels/Element: Holy)

Dawn quickly placed her hands together, her star shooting high into the sky. Even in this bleak area, a bright light shone, Angels following her Star down ot the battlefield. Dawn smiled at the Angels and nodded, they would be a great help here.

Vivi moves to H7!

Vivi moved away from Dawn, seeing that she had a chance to deal some big damage. As she reached her Destination, she whipped out a few Darts. She smiled and threw them at the creature, each one making contact with skin.

Vivi uses Darts on Sing!
(Damage: 40% Pierce Atk x 7/Effect: --/Element: --)

Vivi uses Darts on Sing!
(Damage: 40% Pierce Atk x 7/Effect: --/Element: --)

Dawn
Hp: 40/40
Mp: 29/45
Atk: 0
Def: 12
Int: 14
Spr: 14

Vivi
Hp: 35/35
Mp: 36/60
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 13
Spr: 11