Tales of Alidaire: Armageddon

"Heavenly or not, it doesn't bode well."

Terra chose to stick away from most of the mechanical wreckage, a slight frown engraved on his face. His thoughts filled with the Diviner's warning of ancient beasts and how the land was now a battleground. Could the same be said for whatever these machines had been or still were? He wasn't sure, but he didn't feel like messing around with any of it enough to find out.

"Maybe we should move on?"

Lightning eyed the machines for a moment, not sure what to think. Sure the Diviner had said something of ancient beasts, but that couldn't mean these machines could it? No... these things were mechanical and nonliving... inorganic. But they were inhabitants of this world... maybe they could arise? Reaching for the hilt of her blade, she prepared for whatever might happen.

A blue aura suddenly coated the automaton Alyssia had been poking, and it unleashed a blast of force that knocked the girl back. She performed a backflip in the air and landed gracefully on her feet, calling for her blade. The machine beeped a few times. As it arose, its features became more defined. The body of the machine was hollow, made of some bronze metal. Inside, a light blue orb hovered in the space, visible through a rather large hole in the thing's armor. A small, dome-shaped head attachment seemed to be swiveling back and forth, scanning the beings in front of it with a single red lens eye. It was floating. A bronze colored spike hovering just beneath the body kept it afloat by what seemed like wave propulsion, for waves of light blue energy surged from the spike and hit the ground, rebounding to keep the machine in the air.

Alyssia looked around and saw that several others were engaging into operation once more, rising from the clouds. "Looks like there's no way out of this. Whoever thought they were garbage hadn't fully disabled them, obviously," she said, a bit distraught.

Chapter 02: Relics of the Past

Location: Marble Forest - Machine Wreckage

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {S} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} {G} { } { } { } {A} { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} {S} { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 35/35
MP: 25/25
DD: 5/10
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

GR-0182 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 60/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

AW-9103 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 60/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

SR-4700 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 60/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Players may start in rows G-H!

Lightning starts at G7!

Terra starts at G8!

"Stay back!"

Lightning quickly raised her blade, ready for whatever fight they would have to put up. As the blast of force came her and Terra's way she knocked into him, sending him tumbling to the ground. She too jumped out of the way, and thus the current crisis of attack was averted. However, they weren't out of the woods yet, physically or mentally. Moving into position she pulled Terra up, pointing her blade at the nearest robot.

Chapter 02: Relics of the Past

Location: Marble Forest - Machine Wreckage

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

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

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 35/35
MP: 25/25
DD: 5/10
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

Lightning (Paradigm Shifter)
HP: 30/30
MP: 35/35
DD: 2/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor)
HP: 25/25
MP: 25/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

GR-0182 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 60/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

AW-9103 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 60/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

SR-4700 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 60/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Player Phase 1!

Alyssia uses Cerberus! [Summons Cerberus to E5]

MP: 19/25

Alyssia slashed the air with her blade, a large, glowing red glyph appearing on the ground in front of her. As she moved her blade through the slash, a cut likewise went across the ground, breaking the glyph causing a mass of shadows to spew out. From the shadows came Cerberus. "We don't know what these things are capable of, so stay on your toes, everybody," she cautioned as she gripped the hilt of her blade tightly. "Someone really needs to find a better place to throw their garbage." So, the Diviner had been right. Again. They weren't going to make it to their destination without some tribulations. To Alyssia who had been part of the afterlife for an eternity, it seemed just about right. Everything was to be frought with trials and troubles; there was no other way.

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus moves to E3.

Cerberus blasted out of the shadows and bounded quickly towards one of the automata, biting at the things machinery hoping to disable it quickly so his master and her friends would not come to harm, but there were more than just one. They didn't look particularly dangerous, but it would be unwise to underestimate them so early on. After a myriad of chomping, Cerberus endeavored to keep this one robot at bay by blocking its way with his hulking mass.

Cerberus attacks GR-0182! 3 hits! 9 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Lightning
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 2/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 25/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

"Take the proper precautions, we have no clue what these things are capable of!"

Lightning was completely ready for whatever these machines had in store for them. However there was just one thing missing that would make their fight that much easier. Closing her eyes a red aura swept over herself, filling her with physical strength. Now she was perfectly ready for whatever was in store.

Lightning shifts to Commando!

Terra casts Eden on himself!
(Damage: --/Effect: +15% Def and Spr/User heals 5% Max Hp for Five Turns/Element: --)

Terra nodded in response, drawing his saber and pointing it at the nearest robot. However, before he did anything more he paused, his lips pursed. These machines were probably on a higher level than himself, attacking blindly wouldn't be a good idea. Raising his weapon to the sky above him, he closed his eyes for a moment and took a breath.

"Heaven isn't as far away as it seems."

Though it was rather anti-climatic considering where they are, whatever he hoped to accomplish worked. With that said he had brought his blade to the ground, the sky embracing him. A soft light fell upon him, clinging to him in a sort of hug. And even when the light from the sky faded he still seemed to be glowing.

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 2/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 15/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

GR-0182 takes 15 Dmg!

HP: 40/55

R-Ability Know Your Enemy activates!

GR-0182 knows Cerberus's weaknesses and resistances!

Chapter 02: Relics of the Past

Location: Marble Forest - Machine Wreckage

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {S} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} {G} {C} { } { } {A} { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} {S} { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Terra's Eden has 5 turns.

Enemy Phase.

GR-0182 uses Startup! [All stats +10%]

MP: 54/60

GR-0182 waits.

AW-9103 uses Startup! [All stats +10%]

MP: 54/60

AW-9103 waits.

SR-4700 uses Startup! [All stats +10%]

MP: 54/60

SR-4700 waits.

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

Player Phase 2!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 35/35
MP: 19/25
DD: 5/10
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 40/40
MP: 20/20
DD: 3/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Commando)
HP: 30/30
MP: 35/35
DD: 2/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *EDEN*
HP: 25/25
MP: 15/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --- 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --- 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

GR-0182 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 40/55
MP: 54/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

AW-9103 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 54/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

SR-4700 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 54/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia moves to D2.

The robots seemed to be taking quite some time to get started. She could hear beeping sounds coming from all of them, but what on earth were they doing? She took to the air and soared off, dodging around Cerberus and landing next to the robot he was attacking, lashing out at it with a quick swipe of her sword. "No mercy, boy," she directed towards Cerberus, keeping her blade at the ready to counter anything the robot my try and execute against her.

Alyssia attacks GR-0182! 10 Dmg! (ATK)

Cerberus attacks GR-0182! 3 hits! 9 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Following his master's command, Cerberus launched a myriad of powerful chomps at the automaton before him, saliva dripping into its circuitry along with numerous puncture wounds in its armor causing a worsening of its already sorry condition. No mercy was indeed no mercy. There wasn't such a word where he came from anyway.

Cerberus waits.

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 2/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 15/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning moves to F8!

Lightning attacks SR-4700!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Now fully ready to handle these robotic menaces, Lightning jumped to a new positioning, gun pointed at the nearest bot. With a single pull of the trigger, a bullet flew forward and the soldier landed. Her attack probably hadn't done much against the robot, but it had to have some sort of effect.

Terra moves to E7!

Terra hesitantly took several steps towards the nearest robot. He didn't possess the range that Lightning had, nor did he possess major strength like Alyssia and her pet. But he had to play his part, small though it may have been. If only he had been a little closer earlier, then he could have done something at the moment.

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 2/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 15/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

GR-0182 takes 17 Dmg!

HP: 23/55

R-Ability Know Your Enemy activates!

GR-0182 knows Alyssia's weaknesses and resistances!

SR-4700 takes 3 Dmg!

HP: 52/55

R-Ability Know Your Enemy activates!

SR-4700 knows Lightning's weaknesses and resistances!

Chapter 02: Relics of the Past

Location: Marble Forest - Machine Wreckage

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

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

Terra's Eden has 4 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

GR-0182 moves to G2.

GR-0182 uses Beam on Cerberus! 7 Dmg! (INT) [Cerberus evades Confusion]

MP: 48/60

AW-9103 moves to F3.

AW-9103 attacks Cerberus! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

SR-4700 moves to D7.

SR-4700 attacks Terra! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

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

Player Phase 3!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 35/35
MP: 19/25
DD: 6/10
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 33/40
MP: 20/20
DD: 6/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Commando)
HP: 30/30
MP: 35/35
DD: 3/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *EDEN*
HP: 22/25
MP: 15/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --- 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --- 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

GR-0182 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 23/55
MP: 48/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

AW-9103 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 54/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

SR-4700 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 54/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia moves to F2.

Alyssia was shaking with rage. What was it with these enemies and attacking her pet? With a clearly displeased look plastered onto her visage, she soared over to the one that fired a beam at Cerberus, a deadly glint in her eye. "I know a thing like you can't bleed, but...oooh, am I going to tear you apart!" she growled, a mass of blood surging out of the ground from behind her and coating her blade. With it primed, Alyssia set about slashing viciously at the robot in front of her, watching as its sorry condition became even worse and taking pleasure in it.

Alyssia uses Bleed For Me on GR-0182! 4 hits! 11 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

MP: 7/25

Cerberus uses Lunging Spin on G3! Hits GR-0182 and AW-9103! 11 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 6/20

Cerberus was glad that his master was sticking up for him, but he wasn't completely unable to defend himself. He would seek his own vengeance. The powerful beast lunged into the air and landed amidst the robots setting the ground to quake slightly, and as he landed, he spun around viciously with his claws and tail, a mighty gust blowing outwards from the action. He leapt back again and waited patiently for the next move of the robots.

Cerberus waits.

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 3/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden*
Hp: 23/25
Mp: 15/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning attacks SR-4700!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Another trigger pull, another bullet found lodged within the nearby machine. However, this time she dashed over to it, attempting to draw its attention off of their new ally. He was, after all, a young soul; At least he appeared to be a young soul. And she doubted he could take the same amount of damage he could.

Lightning moves to D8!

Terra uses Regalo di Sunrise on SR-4700!
(Damage: 120% Atk/Effect: --/Element: Light)

Terra flinched as the robot hit him rather roughly. While he was able to withstand the attack fairly easily, he was unsure if he would like being hit again. Though these were probably some of the weaker of the foes they would face they still packed a punch. Now he had two options, either take it like a man and strike back, or just let it continue to thrash on him. Opting for the former of the two, he quickly made a diagonal slash.

"Free yourself from the shackles that bind you!"

But the slash purposely missed the target, for a ball of light quickly formed and exploded as he made the attack. He figured this would do well enough, for it was more powerful than his regular attacks.

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 3/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden*
Hp: 23/25
Mp: 9/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

GR-0182 takes 30 Dmg!

GR-0182 KO!

AW-9103 takes 6 Dmg!

HP: 49/55

R-Ability Know Your Enemy activates!

AW-9103 knows Cerberus's weaknesses and resistances!

SR-4700 takes 4 Dmg!

HP: 48/55

SR-4700 knows Terra's weaknesses and resistances!

Chapter 02: Relics of the Past

Location: Marble Forest - Machine Wreckage

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

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

Terra's Eden has 3 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

AW-9103 moves to F3.

AW-9103 attacks Alyssia! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

SR-4700 attacks Lightning! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

SR-4700 waits.

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

Player Phase 4!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 32/35
MP: 7/25
DD: 10/10
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 33/40
MP: 6/20
DD: 8/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Commando)
HP: 27/30
MP: 35/35
DD: 4/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *EDEN*
HP: 23/25
MP: 9/25
DD: 1/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --- 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --- 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

GR-0182 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

AW-9103 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 49/55
MP: 54/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

SR-4700 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 48/55
MP: 54/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia attacks AW-9103! 10 Dmg! (ATK)

R-Ability Force to Longevity activates! [+2 HP Recovered]

HP: 34/35

Alyssia quickly countered the automaton's attack with a slash of her own. She put on a cocky grin figuring the little bugger wasn't particularly pleased with what she did to its ally. "If you're looking to wind up like your friend, then bring it," she stated simply, gesturing to the scrap heap that once used to be a working robot--one that posed a bit of a threat at that. Outnumbered before, now the robots were even more so. It wouldn't be long before they were all permanently rendered into nothing but true garbage.

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus attacks AW-9103! 3 hits! 9 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Cerberus growled as the thing attacked his master and he went at it, chomping and slashing with his claws. The automaton seemed to tremble as Cerberus did his work, probably due to some instability in its structuring. Inanimate objects couldn't know fear...not as well as a living creature.

Cerberus waits.

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 27/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 4/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden*
Hp: 24/25
Mp: 9/25
DD: 1/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning's S-Ability, Lifesiphon, activates!

Lightning attacks SR-4700 twice!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 2/Effect: --/Element: --)

The blade released from its secondary form as the robot attacked her, Lightning slashed not once but twice. It seemed she had a counter for these rather poor creatures, their choosing to attack her meant their doom. With a small smirk she prepared for the robotic monster to attack her again and make yet another mistake.

Terra uses Regalo di Sunrise on SR-4700!
(Damage: 120% Atk/Effect: --/Element: Light)

Another purposefully missed diagonal slash brought another orb of light around the automated creature. Another explosion of the holy substance brought about the same effect as before. However, this time, after his attack had finished a light shined down on Terra. Instantly he felt his mana return to him. He was ready to fight on once more.

Terra's S-Ability, Unknown Gift activates!

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 27/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 4/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden*
Hp: 24/25
Mp: 25/25
DD: 1/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

AW-9103 takes 17 Dmg!

HP: 32/55

R-Ability Know Your Enemy activates!

AW-9103 knows Alyssia's weaknesses and resistances and fetishes!

SR-4700 takes 4 Dmg! [Second hit (MISS) Lightning]

HP: 44/55

Chapter 02: Relics of the Past

Location: Marble Forest - Machine Wreckage

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

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

Terra's Eden has 2 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

AW-9103 uses Claw on Cerberus! 11 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 48/60

AW-9103 waits.

SR-4700 attacks Lightning! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

SR-4700 waits.

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

Player Phase 5!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 34/35
MP: 7/25
DD: 10/10
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 27/40
MP: 6/20
DD: 10/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Commando)
HP: 24/30
MP: 35/35
DD: 5/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *EDEN*
HP: 24/25
MP: 25/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --- 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --- 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

GR-0182 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

AW-9103 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 32/55
MP: 48/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

SR-4700 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 44/55
MP: 54/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia attacks AW-9103! 10 Dmg! (ATK)

R-Ability Force to Longevity activates! [+2 HP Recovered]

HP: 35/35

Alyssia lashed out with her blade again. She was no longer its target which made her grimace. It wasn't that Cerberus wasn't capable of defending himself because he was. Very much so. But she felt bad for him. He had taken so many hits for her in the past, it was becoming tiresome to see him hurt, even though he would restore completely by resting in the flames of Hell. "Come on, Cerberus! Let the thing have it! Show it those fangs!" she cheered him on as she readied another blow. "Are you guys holding out all right over there?" she called out to the others. They had a robot of their own to handle, but it seemed that they were doing okay from her vantage point. Lightning was taking most of the hits, but she could handle herself just like Cerberus could. She was a very powerful warrior.

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus attacks AW-9103! 3 hits! 9 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Cerberus howled, empowered by his master's words, sinking his powerful fangs into the steel body of the automaton ferociously. It was definitely hard work. Had it not been for the visible effects of their attacks upon the thing, Cerberus would have been disgruntled. But they were doing just fine in dismantling the annoying device.

Cerberus waits.

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 24/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 5/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 25/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning's S-Ability, Lifesiphon, activates!

Lightning attacks SR-4700 twice!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 2/Effect: --/Element: --)

Lightning nodded in Alyssia's direction before taking another two strikes out on the robot. This thing obviously wasn't capable of realizing it was bringing about its own doom. Hopefully it wouldn't dodge her second slash like it had done previously, otherwise they might of had some trouble.

Terra uses Regalo di Sunrise on SR-4700!
(Damage: 120% Atk/Effect: --/Element: Light)

Yet another orb of light burst around the robot he and Lightning had been double-teaming. It didn't want to fall no matter what they attempted to do to it! But he knew it couldn't keep up its act for long, it just didn't have the abilities to. It would fall in time.

"We're fine Alyssia, just finish off yours and help as soon as you can,"

He sighed slightly.

"If I was only as strong as the rest of you, my attacks might be more effective."

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 24/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 5/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 19/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

AW-9103 takes 17 Dmg!

HP: 15/55

SR-4700 takes 7 Dmg!

HP: 37/55

Chapter 02: Relics of the Past

Location: Marble Forest - Machine Wreckage

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

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

Terra's Eden has 1 turn left.

Enemy Phase.

AW-9103 moves to H3.

AW-9103 uses Beam on Cerberus! 7 Dmg! (INT) [Cerberus is Confused (Attacking Enemy)]

MP: 42/60

SR-4700 uses Claw on Lightning! 11 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 48/60

SR-4700 waits.

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

Player Phase 6!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 34/35
MP: 7/25
DD: 10/10
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian) *CONFUSED*
HP: 24/40
MP: 6/20
DD: 10/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Commando)
HP: 19/30
MP: 35/35
DD: 7/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *EDEN*
HP: 25/25
MP: 25/25
DD: 3/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --- 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --- 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

GR-0182 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

AW-9103 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 15/55
MP: 42/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

SR-4700 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 37/55
MP: 48/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia moves to H4.

Alyssia hovered into the air and soared off over to where the automaton fled. Cerberus was not looking too good after getting hit by the weird beam of energy the thing had fired at him. "Come on, Cerberus! Focus!! Let's take this thing out! Just one more go!" she ordered as she slashed at the thing. "No worries, Terra. This thing will be gone if Cerberus can get his act straight," she told the boy reassuringly, though she wasn't too sure of things herself. She glanced back at her pet. He seemed to have a grasp at his own mind...at least for the moment.

Alyssia attacks AW-9103! 10 Dmg! (ATK)

Cerberus moves to G3.

Cerberus became dazed as the beam struck him, and he was so confused he couldn't think straight. He wandered forward...or was that up? Or to the right? Diagonally downwards? He was seeing doubles...triples...quadruples of everything in the area and they were overlapping with each other. There was one blur in particular that looked....kind of familiar. It was this blur to which he strode up uneasily and launched a volley of dangerous bites.

Cerberus attacks AW-9103! 3 hits! 9 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 19/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 7/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 19/25
DD: 3/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning's S-Ability, Lifesiphon, activates!

Lightning attacks SR-4700 twice!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 2/Effect: --/Element: --)

This time the robot came at her with a claw, yet another big mistake. Though the attack hurt more than the others, it met with the same effect. Another sweep of an aura allowed the soldier to quickly make one strike and then another. If it kept this up, it would be dead relatively soon; its own stupidity being its demise.

Terra uses Regalo di Sunrise on SR-4700!
(Damage: 120% Atk/Effect: --/Element: Light)

Another orb of light followed yet another swing. How much more could they possibly take? Terra doubted that these robots were really the most dangerous of foes, and they should be relatively easy to get rid of. So how much more could they take? 1 hit... 2 hits... 3 hits... more?

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 19/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 7/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 13/25
DD: 3/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

AW-9103 takes 17 Dmg!

AW-9103 KO!

SR-4700 takes 7 Dmg!

HP: 30/55

Chapter 02: Relics of the Past

Location: Marble Forest - Machine Wreckage

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

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

Terra's Eden fades.

Cerberus is Confused for 2 more turns. [Attacking Ally]

Enemy Phase.

SR-4700 moves to B7.

SR-4700 uses Beam on Lightning! 7 Dmg! (INT) [Lightning is Confused (Attacking Self)]

MP: 42/60

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

Player Phase 7!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 35/35
MP: 7/25
DD: 10/10
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian) *CONFUSED*
HP: 24/40
MP: 6/20
DD: 10/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Commando) *CONFUSED*
HP: 18/30
MP: 35/35
DD: 9/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor)
HP: 25/25
MP: 19/25
DD: 4/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

GR-0182 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

AW-9103 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

SR-4700 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 30/55
MP: 42/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia moves to C5.

"Come, Cerberus! There is only one left," Alyssia commanded as she took off into the sky and soared closer to the automaton. It had fired a beam at Lightning...and she wasn't looking too good. "Lightning, hang tight. Try to get a grip on yourself!" She hovered gently for a moment before landing on the ground. The automaton was still out of her reach and she growled, dearly wanting to tear it apart as she had the others. They were causing nothing but trouble, not to mention they were rather annoying. Alyssia sighed.

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus moves to D3.

An enemy?! Right near him? He turned quickly and saw a quick blur flying through the sky. It had to have been an automaton. His master must've been in pursuit of it, and she called him forth to attack it. But it was really fast. It seemed faster than what they had been previously, but he had to at least give chase. So he bounded forth after the blur that he thought was an enemy in an attempt to get closer and attack it.

Cerberus waits.

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 18/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 9/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 13/25
DD: 4/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Terra moves to E8!

Terra attacks Lightning!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

The machine fired a beam of energy at Lightning, which afterwards she wasn't looking so good. In fact she looked even the slightest bit cross eyed. That wouldn't be good with her swinging a blade like hers around. It was at that moment Terra knew what to do, whether Lightning liked it or not she'd have to suck it up. He moved over to her and quickly stabbed at her foot.

Lightning's S-Ability, Lifesiphon, activates twice!

Lightning attacks SR-4700 three times!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 3/Effect: --/Element: --)

A beam of energy followed with the world spinning round. It was hard for the soldier to concentrate on anything for the moment, at least until a pain shot through her. Shaking herself to normal thinking and sight, she watched Terra pull away with a bloody blade. These things didn't bleed! Looking down at her feet, she noticed what had happened and she was not happy. But rather than taking it out on the newfound ally, she quickly slashed the robot several times.

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 17/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 9/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 13/25
DD: 4/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

SR-4700 takes 9 Dmg!

HP: 21/55

Chapter 02: Relics of the Past

Location: Marble Forest - Machine Wreckage

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

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

Cerberus is Confused for 1 more turn. [Attacking Enemy]

Enemy Phase.

SR-4700 moves to D7.

SR-4700 attacks Lightning! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

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

Player Phase 8!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 35/35
MP: 7/25
DD: 10/10
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian) *CONFUSED*
HP: 24/40
MP: 6/20
DD: 10/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Commando)
HP: 14/30
MP: 35/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor)
HP: 25/25
MP: 19/25
DD: 5/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

GR-0182 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

AW-9103 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

SR-4700 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 21/55
MP: 42/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia moves to C7.

"I think we've all had about enough of this," Alyssia said, her voice tense with annoyance as she flew through the air, slashing the robot as she drew near and landed. "Cerberus, aid us in getting rid of this piece of garbage!" she called out to her companion. It was an interesting setback. She still couldn't get her mind off of the fact that someone left these things here...still active. It was immensely dangerous, even to souls and entities such as herself. Someone had to have been extremely careless or...evil. Someone who shouldn't belong in Amoria.

Alyssia attacks SR-4700! 10 Dmg! (ATK)

Cerberus moves to D6.

All became clear for a slight second, and in his line of sight was a robot. Quickly, while he still had his senses, he bounded after the thing, chomping at it as soon as he was close enough. It had no hope of survival this time, and his master and friends would be able to continue onwards. Something seemed to be on his master's mind, but there was no telling with her. She wasn't one to think so deeply about something very often.

Cerberus attacks SR-4700! 3 hits! 9 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 14/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 13/25
DD: 5/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Terra moves to E7!

Terra attacks SR-4700!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

With Lightning back in the game, they could finally focus on getting rid of the remaining enemy. It had to be on its last legs after the rather vicious attacks made by Alyssia and her pet, only a few more would do it. Making a quick thrust, the Actor had made his final movement, returning his blade to his side.

Lightning's S-Ability, Lifesiphon, activates!

Lightning attacks SR-4700!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Upon having her allies join up with them, Lightning saw opportunity for the final, fatal blow. A quick retraction of her blade followed by a trigger pull. A bullet flew forward and hopefully lodged itself in the robot. If her aim was right, this thing would be scrap metal.

Lightning *Commando*
Hp: 14/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 13/25
DD: 5/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5 --> 6
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

SR-4700 takes 17 Dmg! [One hit (MISS) Cerberus]

HP: 4/55

S-Ability Auto-Upgrade activates! [User takes two Act actions in one turn]

Chapter 02: Relics of the Past

Location: Marble Forest - Machine Wreckage

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

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

Cerberus is no longer Confused.

Enemy Phase.

SR-4700 attacks Lightning! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

SR-4700 uses Claw on Lightning! 11 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 36/60

SR-4700 waits.

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

Player Phase 9!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 35/35
MP: 7/25
DD: 10/10
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian) *CONFUSED*
HP: 24/40
MP: 6/20
DD: 10/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Commando) *CRITICAL*
HP: 6/30
MP: 35/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor)
HP: 25/25
MP: 19/25
DD: 6/10
Atk: 5
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

GR-0182 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

AW-9103 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

SR-4700 (Awoken Relic) *CRITICAL*
HP: 4/55
MP: 36/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 9
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Cerberus attacks SR-4700! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

It was over. The robot had nimbly escaped one of his mouths during his onslaught, and as a result, was further able to brutalize Lightning, but no more. The middle head roared and bashed into the automaton causing the red light that was its eye to blink a few times before fading completely. The whirring of its internal machinery subsided and it crumpled to the ground like the mass of garbage that it was.

Cerberus waits.

SR-4700 takes 4 Dmg!

SR-4700 PERFECT KILL!!

Chapter 02: Relics of the Past

Location: Marble Forest - Machine Wreckage

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

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

All enemies have been defeated!
CHAPTER COMPLETE!!

EXPERIENCE:

+10 - Awoken Relic x2
+10 - Awoken Relic x1 PERFECT KILL
+2 - Player Phase completed less than 10
+2 - No Player Character KO
+2 - No Items used
+2 - No D-Abilities used

TOTAL EXP GAIN: 28

Alyssia: 15/16 --- 43/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 0/16 --- 27/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 11/24

Cerberus: 0/16 --- 28/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 12/16

Lightning: 3/16 --- 31/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 15/24

Terra: 0/10 --- 28/10
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 0/16 --- 18/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained! Evasion +2%!
Next Level: 2/16

Skill Points Awarded!

+2: Alyssia, Terra
+1: Cerberus, Lightning

The Party receives 108 Gold!

Items found:

---Iron Plate x3
---Mana Core x2

Edit your profiles, please~ Update will come shortly.

Alyssia plopped herself down on the ground as Cerberus dissipated into the shadows. She prodded at the destroyed machine with her blade; it wasn't getting back up. Taking to the air, she hovered around, salvaging any parts she could get her hands on easily and returned to the others. "I figure this stuff might come in handy later, or fetch a nice price at the market in the next town," she said innocently and stashed the stuff away. A grimace beset her face, set in stone. "So, not only did someone leave garbage in the forest, someone left garbage that could activate at any moment and harm people passing through. Fantastic." Alyssia was clearly displeased.

Besides the sound of her voice, the forest very quiet, almost eerily so. The sounds of battle had filled the girl's ears, but now that it had ended, the silence was unsettling. Some paradise, she thought, perturbed.

Terra too frowned at the scrap metal around them, displeased with what had just occurred. Junk that activated at random and nearly killed one of them while they were dealing with it. It was sad that such a paradise was ruined by such things, a frown also set on his face. He looked over to the allies he had made, noticing similar looks... at least on Alyssia.

"Do remember, the Diviner did warn us about this."

At this Lightning rolled her eyes, making it clear she didn't wish to hear the woman's name ever again. Though she knew that it would probably come up many times during their time here, she didn't want to hear it. While she was upset with the situation of this so called paradise, she didn't want the woman to be right. They controlled their own fate as this world did its own. Taking several steps away, she was ready to head further into the marble woods.

"Let's move on."

"Very well. I guess we shouldn't waste time," Alyssia said and sighed, hovering after Lightning making sure Terra was following. The trio departed from the clearing onto a more narrow path like the one they had been traversing before the skirmish with the automata. After a while of travelling, they were forced to come to a complete stop. Obstructing their path was two large trees made of marble, just like the other trees in the forest, but something was odd about them. Alyssia, always reckless, hovered right up to them and investigated. She turned around to face the others. "So what on earth is this?" she said and gestured angrily to the blockade.

At that instant, a branch came down on her, her reflexes taking action quickly to duck. She could feel the wind of the branch as it narrowly missed her and she dodged back, taking to the air and flying away from the trees. They uprooted themselves, using the roots as feet, and turned around. Two gaping hollowed out eyes filled with nothing but intense darkness gazed back at the party. The trees were alive. They made chattering noises with their mouths which were filled with crooked teeth. They seemed to groan in agony...but why?

"Damn. Treants," Alyssia said as she touched down and drew her blade. "In lore, these things are supposed to be as sentient as humans and afterlife entities, but something's wrong with these. Arm yourselves; this won't be pretty!"

Chapter 02-A: Disgruntled

Location: Marble Forest - Midway

Objective: Clear out the treants!

Background: ~Once Serene~

{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} A
{T} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} B
{ } { } {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} C
{t} {t} {t} {P} { } {T} {t} {t} {t} D
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} E
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} F
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} G
{t} {t} {t} {A} { } { } {t} {t} {t} H
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 45/45
MP: 30/30
DD: 10/10
Atk: 11
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

Plank (Marble Treant)
HP: 80/80
MP: 65/65
DD: --/--
Atk: 11
Def: 6
Int: 3
Spr: 6
Evade: 2%
Move: 2 cells

Timber (Marble Treant)
HP: 80/80
MP: 65/65
DD: --/--
Atk: 11
Def: 6
Int: 3
Spr: 6
Evade: 2%
Move: 2 cells

{T} - Treasure Chest (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens treasure chest. Range: Adjacent.)

{t} - Interesting Tree (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Poke It (Poke the tree and see what happens. Range: Adjacent.)

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Players may start in rows H-J!

Lightning starts at H6!

Lightning's eyes sharpened on the treants, a slight smile on her face. While these things blocking there way was rather annoying, it did bring about an interesting situation. While the machines from earlier could just sputter and react, these things were living. If they wanted to get in her way, they would just have to deal with a lot of pain.

Terra starts at H5!

Terra took a step behind Lightning the moment the branch swiped at Alyssia, startled by the rather unexpected attack. However, once Alyssia made it back to them unharmed and the treants were ready to attack he stepped to the side. Drawing his saber, he readied to fight off these stones... plants? Whatever they were, he would hopefully be able to get rid of these creatures.

Chapter 02-A: Disgruntled

Location: Marble Forest - Midway

Objective: Clear out the treants!

Background: ~Once Serene~

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

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 45/45
MP: 30/30
DD: 10/10
Atk: 11
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

Lightning (Paradigm Shifter)
HP: 35/35
MP: 35/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 7
Int: 6
Spr: 7
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor)
HP: 30/30
MP: 30/30
DD: 6/10
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Plank (Marble Treant)
HP: 80/80
MP: 65/65
DD: --/--
Atk: 11
Def: 6
Int: 3
Spr: 6
Evade: 2%
Move: 2 cells

Timber (Marble Treant)
HP: 80/80
MP: 65/65
DD: --/--
Atk: 11
Def: 6
Int: 3
Spr: 6
Evade: 2%
Move: 2 cells

{T} - Treasure Chest (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens treasure chest. Range: Adjacent.)

{t} - Interesting Tree (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Poke It (Poke the tree and see what happens. Range: Adjacent.)

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Player Phase 1!

Alyssia uses Cerberus! [Summons Cerberus to G4]

MP: 24/30

Alyssia slashed the air quickly. The seal that had become so familiar to her appeared directly in front of her, and from the shadows, Cerberus emerged, roaring and bounding forwards. "Chew them to bits, Cerberus! They certainly aren't going to be friendly towards us..." she said, her voice trailing off. The lore was not matching up with reality. These treants seemed far from sentient--they were just brutal monsters to her. Is this the power of Nihdestra? No, not just him, but of this impending conflict? Throwing this place into chaos. The end of days is nigh. She closed her eyes as she hovered gently in the air, preparing to zoom off to do battle with the living marble trees.

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus moves to E4.

Doing as his master commanded, Cerberus approached one of the treants quickly and chomped away. It was really hard and tasted horrible. They were made of marble after all. This was going to be an unpleasant battle. He looked back to the others. Perhaps all of them combined could make this a short fight. They'd just have to try their best.

Cerberus attacks Plank! 3 hits! 9 Dmg per hit! (ATK)