Tales Of A Dreamer - Ermith's Mistake

Ever since the introduction of Sar'tu's new and extremely powerful weapon, Ermith has begun their own research of a genetically altered human weapon. Instead of fearsome beasts, however, they combined the DNA of a dove, a lizard, and other such gentle creatures and implanted them into a fetus of a human child.

The result? A girl with more ability and promise than any other from her race. She even grew small, white, dove wings on her lower spinal cord. These wings inspired hope in the scientists and all who knew her destiny. Soon, very soon, this small girl would become a fearless warrior.

An underground laboratory, unable to be reached by those who don't know where it is, stands as this child's birthplace. This same laboratory sends out invitations to test the mettle of other warriors against their creation. Depending on their abilities, the scientists will react differently.

Here's what's going on.

After my next post, you will all be inside the laboratory, talking with the man who will soon become your boss, if you win against Naomi.

There will be some assisting factors on Naomi's side, however, but the only one you need to take out is Naomi.

Within the confines of the laboratory, a group of six people, mostly female, stood in a large, square room. The walls were completely white, and somewhere high above there was a glass screen, where men and women wearing white coats peered down at them. Out of the six, two were turned towards the group.

The man standing closest to the group of four was also wearing a white coat, although it parted a little, revealing the blue shirt underneath. He had very messy gray hair and wore glasses to help his piercing blue eyes see around him. He was taller than most of the group, although the woman behind him was just as tall as he was, maybe six feet. The man wore a large smile and seemed to be enjoying himself at the moment.

The woman, a few feet further away from the group wore a black suit that parted around her belly. The suit wasn't overly revealing, but it did make her body noticeable. She wore a tight leather glove on her right hand, and on her back lay a copper broadsword. She also wore black boots to fit with the rest of her clothing. However, her hair and her eyes were an amazing, fire-red color that blew out every other color she wore. Her hair seemed to be on fire every time it moved in the fake wind, generated from the fan on the ceiling. She wore an expression of almost loneliness, longing to be somewhere.

"Welcome, you four," the main spoke up, directing the group's attention. "My name is Dr. Alfred Wollco. I'm sure you know why I called you here, but it is because I wish for you to test your strength against our warrior here." The scientist gestured over to the woman behind him, who didn't bother looking up. "And depending on how well you do, we will give you a reward."

The man looked back at the woman, attempting to catch her attention by waving at her. She looked up slowly, staring at the scientist. "Come, introduce yourself, don't be shy," he urged.

The woman paused for a second as the man stepped out of the way. She didn't take a step forward, but instead looked up at the group of four and said, "Hello...my name's...Naomi. It's a...a pleasure to meet you." Naomi's voice was low and hesitant, almost as if she didn't like meeting new people. Or, rather, she didn't know how.

"Hi there!" An overly enthusiastic voice piped up. Beni bounced up and down on her feet, causing her black ponytail to bounce with her. A blinding smile practically split her face in two. It was surprising she didn't bound right up to the shy girl and attempt to crush her in a hug. Instead, she settled for waving happily.

"My name's Benicia, call me Beni." She beamed as if someone had lit up her world, though what might have done so was unclear.

"This shall be interesting."

It was a strange for Tea. Fate worked in many, many, mysterious ways, but this was by far the strangest. She of course knew that she was going to end up here, but it was still strange. The girl was quite interesting, and from the man's description, she seemed to need a test of strength. Which she was happy to oblige to testing, but introductions came first.

"My name is Tea. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance."

Marilyn, donned in her full maid's outfit, looked around at those she would be fighting with...and the one whom she would be fighting against. Underneath the innocent smile rested something more malevolent. The dagger hidden in her sleeve seemed to scream out for action, but we all know inanimate objects cannot do such a thing. A test of strength? For her, there was no such thing as strength. Her profession required her to be quick with her kills, and she would follow through in this instance. Though, all of them against one girl? It seemed pointless.

"My name is Marilyn Foxglove and I am so happy to be of assistance. Naomi, it is most certainly great to meet you," she spoke happily and bowed deeply to both Dr. Wollco and Naomi. "It is my job to be in the service of others." So many times had she said that sentence now? It had a double meaning. She told it to her target implying that it was her job as a maid to service others when in reality, it also implied that her job as an assassin required her to take orders from someone who wanted the target dead.

Naomi looked from one girl to the next, too overwhelmed to say anything. She seemed to want to speak, but her words got caught up in her throat. Instead of speaking, Naomi just nodded at each member of the opposing group. She couldn't help but smile when the girl, Marilyn, was so kind and gentle. Naomi couldn't help but give a small smile.

Dr. Alfred's eyes twinkled at Marilyn as she introduced herself. From just one look, he could tell everything about her. Not one to spoil an assassin's disguise, Dr. Alfred didn't say anything to Marilyn personally, but instead directed his attention to the group of four as a whole.

"So, now that you have all introduced yourselves and gotten...friendly," Dr. Alfred's eyes twinkled again at Marilyn, "How about I brief you on your fight?

"You four will be fighting Naomi here, but that's not all. She will have assistance with a few of our prototype mana-bots. The purpose of these bots are to restore vitality and energy to the one they have allied with, in this case, Naomi. However, in order for you to win, all that is needed is to incapacitate Naomi. We will treat your injuries afterward and then give you our final decision. We are sure you will be very pleased with our decision if you fight valiantly. Now, let's have a good fight, hm?"

As soon as Naomi heard the last word, 'fight' she immediately grabbed onto her copper broadsword and pointed it at the group of four, her expression of hesitance completely replied by that of extreme confidence and seriousness. "Come to me." Naomi said, all doubt in her voice gone.

~Tutorial~
Battle Number: I
Objective: Fight Valiantly!
Atmosphere: Blank Room
Soundtrack: Currently Disabled.

(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) A
(w) ( ) (H) ( ) ( ) (E) ( ) (w) B
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) (N) ( ) ( ) (w) C
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) D
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) E
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) F
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) G
(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) H
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8

Naomi (Warrior)(Customized Boss)
HP: 33/33
MP: 15/15
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 0
Spr: 4
Move: 3

H.R.M. (Health Regeneration Machine)(Power Cell Regeneration)
Power Gem - 15/15
Power Cell - 10/10
Attack: 2
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Move: 0 (Attached)

E.R.M. (Energy Regeneration Machine)(Power Cell Regeneration)
Power Gem - 15/15
Power Cell - 10/10
Attack: 2
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Move: 0 (Attached)

(w) - White Wall (Imeverythingyoucanthinkof)

Player Characters may start in row G!

Tea starts at G4

Tea took position second, stopping none to far from Naomi. She wasn't very physically inclined, but that didn't matter. Being Magically inclined in this fight was better anyway. Especially since they were fighting a physical based opponent. Looking at her foggy crystal, she prepared for battle.

"Give it your all please."

~Tutorial~
Battle Number: I
Objective: Fight Valiantly!
Atmosphere: Blank Room
Soundtrack: Currently Disabled.

(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) A
(w) ( ) (H) ( ) ( ) (E) ( ) (w) B
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) (N) ( ) ( ) (w) C
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) D
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) E
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) F
(w) (C) (M) (T) ( ) (B) ( ) (w) G
(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) H
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8

Marilyn (Assassin)(50% Critical Hit Ratio)
HP: 25/25
MP: 15/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 0 (+0 from Concealed Blade)
Spr: 5
Movement: 4

Tea (Fortune)*Fixed Fortune*
Hp: 15/15
Mp: 30/30
Atk: 0
Def: 3
Int: 7
Spr: 4
Move: 2 Cells

Michelle (Archer)(Hawk Eye)
HP: 25/25
MP: 15/15
ATK: 6
DEF: 5
INT: 1
SPR: 3
MOVE: 3

Benicia (Summoner)
HP: 15/15
MP: 25/25
Atk: 0
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Move: 3
SP: 0/2

Naomi (Warrior)(Customized Boss)
HP: 33/33
MP: 15/15
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 0
Spr: 4
Move: 3

H.R.M. (Health Regeneration Machine)(Power Cell Regeneration)
Power Gem - 15/15
Power Cell - 10/10
Attack: 2
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Move: 0 (Attached)

E.R.M. (Energy Regeneration Machine)(Power Cell Regeneration)
Power Gem - 15/15
Power Cell - 10/10
Attack: 2
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Move: 0 (Attached)

(w) - White Wall (Imeverythingyoucanthinkof)

~Player Phase I~

Tea
Hp: 15/15
Mp: 30/30
Atk: 0
Def: 3
Int: 7
Spr: 4
Move: 2 Cells

Tea waits.

While she did wish she could have done something amazing like the maid, Tea stood still. Her moves and lack of physical defenses made her unfit for this fight. If she got any closer than she already was, she would be on the ground bleeding. Pursing her lips, she prepared to play the waiting game, no matter how long it took.

Tea
Hp: 15/15
Mp: 30/30
Atk: 0
Def: 3
Int: 7
Spr: 4
Move: 2 Cells

~Tutorial~
Battle Number: I
Objective: Fight Valiantly!
Atmosphere: Blank Room
Soundtrack: Currently Disabled.

(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) A
(w) ( ) (H) ( ) ( ) (E) ( ) (w) B
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) (N) ( ) ( ) (w) C
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) D
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) E
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) F
(w) (C) (M) (T) ( ) (B) ( ) (w) G
(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) H
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8

~Calculation Phase I~

Marilyn disappears!

Where'd the fucking maid go?!

Charles appears in cell F-6!

Michelle's next attack on Naomi deals double damage!


(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) A
(w) ( ) (H) ( ) ( ) (E) ( ) (w) B
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) (N) ( ) ( ) (w) C
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) D
(w) ( ) (M) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) E
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (H) ( ) (w) F
(w) (C) ( ) (T) ( ) (B) ( ) (w) G
(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) H
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8

~Neutral Phase I~

H.R.M. uses HP Regen Booster on Naomi! Grants Regen. 4 Power Cells.

The machine furthest from Naomi suddenly stirred into action, it's multiple arms moving over to Naomi. One of it's arms turned into a rather large syringe. Naomi either didn't notice, or didn't care. Considering where she spent her life, she probably had to deal with needles all the time. The machine stuck the syringe into Naomi and pumped her full of healing nanobots.

E.R.M. uses MP Regen Booster on Naomi! Grants MP Regen. 4 Power Cells.

Now the machine closest to Naomi moved, sticking Naomi with it's own syringe and pumping her full of regenerative nanobots.

~Boss Phase I~

Naomi moved over to the side and forward a little. She eyed the group of four in front of her like a lion eyes his prey. Her sword hovered close to the ground, waiting for the right moment to strike. Naomi barely noticed the two syringes implanting nanobots inside her. Instead, she focused her power and increased her strength a little.

Naomi moves to D-3

Naomi uses Wrath! Increases Atk by 20%! 7 MP.


(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) A
(w) ( ) (H) ( ) ( ) (E) ( ) (w) B
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) C
(w) ( ) (N) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) D
(w) ( ) (M) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) E
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (H) ( ) (w) F
(w) (C) ( ) (T) ( ) (B) ( ) (w) G
(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) H
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8

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Marilyn (Assassin)(50% Critical Hit Ratio)
HP: 25/25
MP: 9/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 0
Spr: 5
Movement: 4

Tea (Fortune)*Fixed Fortune*
Hp: 15/15
Mp: 30/30
Atk: 0
Def: 3
Int: 7
Spr: 4
Move: 2 Cells

Michelle (Archer)(Hawk Eye)
HP: 25/25
MP: 9/15
ATK: 6
DEF: 5
INT: 1
SPR: 3
MOVE: 3

Benicia (Summoner)
HP: 15/15
MP: 20/25
Atk: 0
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Move: 3
SP: 1/2

Charles (Mini Knight)(Summon)
HP: 20/20
MP: 10/10
Atk: 3
Def: 2
Int: 0
Spr: 2
Move: 2

Naomi (Warrior)(Customized Boss)*Regen -10-**MP Regen -10-**Wrath -3-*
HP: 33/33
MP: 8/15
Atk: 6----7
Def: 6
Int: 0
Spr: 4
Move: 3

H.R.M. (Health Regeneration Machine)(Power Cell Regeneration)
Power Gem - 15/15
Power Cell - 10/10
Attack: 2
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Move: 0 (Attached)

E.R.M. (Energy Regeneration Machine)(Power Cell Regeneration)
Power Gem - 15/15
Power Cell - 10/10
Attack: 2
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Move: 0 (Attached)

(w) - White Wall (Imeverythingyoucanthinkof)

~Player Phase II~

Benicia waits.

Beni tapped the middle of a page thoughtfully, the book still floating. "Ready Charles?"

Charles moves to E-5

The little knight moved closer to its intended target, not at all fazed by the fact that its plated legs didn't carry it far.

//crappiest post ever. >.>//

Tea
Hp: 15/15
Mp: 30/30
Atk: 0
Def: 3
Int: 7
Spr: 4
Move: 2 Cells

Tea casts Fortune on Naomi!
(Damage: --/Effect: Enemy hands over Low Value Item/Small Amount of Gold/Element: --)

The target was in range. Tea looked into the foggy crystal she held in her hand, able to briefly make something out. In the nearly opaque object, she saw a figure much like Naomi handing her something. She smiled happily, looking up at the foe, she held out her hand.

"You have a gift for me?"

Watching her hand over whatever it was, Tea nodded with the sweetest of smiles. She opened her eyes and with a slight curtsey. She then moved away, but not before thanking her foe, for her generous donation.

Tea moves to G5!

Tea
Hp: 15/15
Mp: 21/30
Atk: 0
Def: 3
Int: 7
Spr: 4
Move: 2 Cells

~Tutorial~
Battle Number: I
Objective: Fight Valiantly!
Atmosphere: Blank Room
Soundtrack: Currently Disabled.

(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) A
(w) ( ) (H) ( ) ( ) (E) ( ) (w) B
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) C
(w) ( ) (N) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) D
(w) ( ) (M) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) E
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (H) ( ) (w) F
(w) (C) ( ) (T) ( ) (B) ( ) (w) G
(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) H
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8

~Calculation Phase II~

Tea's Fortune brings forth...

Nothing.

Naomi takes 6 DMG!

Naomi restores 4 HP.

Naomi restores 2 MP.

Naomi's Wrath has taken effect!

H.R.M. restores 1 Power Cell

E.R.M. restores 1 Power Cell


(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) A
(w) ( ) (H) ( ) ( ) (E) ( ) (w) B
(w) ( ) (M) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) C
(w) ( ) (N) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) D
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) (H) ( ) ( ) (w) E
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) F
(w) ( ) ( ) (C) (T) (B) ( ) (w) G
(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) H
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8

~Neutral Phase II~

H.R.M. waits.


E.R.M. uses Ether Mix: Immediate Use. Restores 5 MP. 2 Power Cells.

Now the machine closest to Naomi moved, sticking Naomi with it's own syringe and pumping her full of regenerative nanobots.

~Boss Phase II~

Naomi acted quickly. She grabbed the arrow in her shoulder and ripped it out, snapping the arrow in half. She then jumped over to the archer, landing directly in front of her. Naomi raised her sword high and slashed the archer no less than 10 times.

Naomi moves to G-3

Naomi uses 10 Swords! 7 Atk DMG! 10 hits! 14 MP.


(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) A
(w) ( ) (H) ( ) ( ) (E) ( ) (w) B
(w) ( ) (M) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) C
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) D
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) (H) ( ) ( ) (w) E
(w) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (w) F
(w) ( ) (N) (C) (T) (B) ( ) (w) G
(w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) (w) H
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8

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Marilyn (Assassin)(50% Critical Hit Ratio)
HP: 25/25
MP: 9/15
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 0
Spr: 5
Movement: 4

Tea (Fortune)*Fixed Fortune*
Hp: 15/15
Mp: 21/30
Atk: 0
Def: 3
Int: 7
Spr: 4
Move: 2 Cells

Michelle (Archer)(Hawk Eye)*CRITICAL*
HP: 5/25
MP: 9/15
ATK: 6
DEF: 5
INT: 1
SPR: 3
MOVE: 3

Benicia (Summoner)
HP: 15/15
MP: 20/25
Atk: 0
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Move: 3
SP: 1/2

Charles (Mini Knight)(Summon)
HP: 20/20
MP: 10/10
Atk: 3
Def: 2
Int: 0
Spr: 2
Move: 2

Naomi (Warrior)(Customized Boss)*Regen -9-**MP Regen -9-**Wrath -2-*
HP: 31/33
MP: 15/15
Atk: 6----7
Def: 6
Int: 0
Spr: 4
Move: 3

H.R.M. (Health Regeneration Machine)(Power Cell Regeneration)
Power Gem - 15/15
Power Cell - 7/10
Attack: 2
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Move: 0 (Attached)

E.R.M. (Energy Regeneration Machine)(Power Cell Regeneration)
Power Gem - 15/15
Power Cell - 5/10
Attack: 2
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Move: 0 (Attached)

(w) - White Wall (Imeverythingyoucanthinkof)

~Player Phase III~

Tea
Hp: 15/15
Mp: 21/30
Atk: 0
Def: 3
Int: 7
Spr: 4
Move: 2 Cells

Tea casts Sorrow on Naomi!
(Damage: 100% Int/Effect: Immobilize 50%/Disable 50%/Element: --)

She looked down at her empty palm. Had she imagined it? Was the figure not Naomi, but someone else? It was quite strange, but nevertheless. Looking down at the foggy piece of crystal, Tea focused. Suddenly an image of a Naomi like figure attacking herself, and then falling to the floor, her limbs useless to her.

"Oh do be gentle with yourself. We don't want you too badly hurt."

Tea moves to G7!

Tea
Hp: 15/15
Mp: 8/30
Atk: 0
Def: 3
Int: 7
Spr: 4
Move: 2 Cells