Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Character Creation and Discussion

[Dream_Traveller]

Hmmm...I'll admit, that's odd. But, we each have our own writing styles, and our own forms of analyzing our pieces.

I do (did?) have a fourth part in consideration, and that'll become reality, most likely, seeing what happened at the end of Part III and all, but...a structure hasn't formed yet. Hopefully something will come to me.

[FlameSparkZ]

Originally Posted by Dream_Traveller

@haiz: Yes, fearsome...if that's what you were implying.

And, finally, I've dug up the segment:

Spoiler for Scarlet Berceuse- Part III:

"TRE!"

The eye-patched cyborg witnessed the scene helplessly as, in a flash, V ruthlessly thrust his spear downwards. Instantly the energy blade projected from the gap in the weapon's front pierced through the back of her neck and out through the other side, slicing her larynx in twain in the process. The energy sword jutted out grotesquely, yet bloodlessly.

Cinque's breath turned to ice, her very self shaking in terror as her sister perished before her eyes at the hands of a merciless killer. The purple-haired Number lifted her head upwards, weakly, her fading eyes gazing upon Cinque pleadingly, in desperation. She gurgled something almost indecipherable, red liquid trailing down her neck.

"C...Ci-"

She was cut off abruptly as V withdrew his weapon with rapidity. Tre fell forwards and collapsed, flopping to the ground lifelessly. Claret began to trickle across the floor.

The unearthly killer, his eternally jovial mask still unstained, stepped carefully over the corpse of the fallen warrior before him. Sighing in disappointment, he turned himself to face the last defender standing. "One less problem to worry about", he uttered, in tones of deepest frost.

The platinum-haired girl was rooted to the spot, her emotions brewing in a mixture of disbelief, sorrow, and...

Anger.

She wanted nothing more than to kill the assailant clad in black. To slay, maim, torture, destroy the man in any fashion possible. She whispered to herself under her breath, frantically, her tone rising.

"Nove...Tre..."

V plodded forward, menacingly, holding Fawkes at his side, the device equally demonic in the dull light. One step, two step.

"Iya..."

Three step.

"Iya..."

Four step.

It was then that she snapped.

"IYAAAAAAAAAA!"

V tilted his bowed head to face the Number, but he was too slow as a barrage of knives flew at him, collided with his form and exploded on contact. They sent him reeling back, his clothes torn, and he himself bloodied further by the blasts, but he noticed more projectiles speeding towards his position.

Quickly, he regained his posture and conjured up a barrier. The enraged Number hurled another salvo, and another, until a storm of explosively imbued metal was sent the masked attacker's way. Time and time again, they exploded against the blood-red shield, and weakened it continuously. V tried to keep pouring further energy into his defense, but it wasn't enough as it was ultimately shattered by a decisive set of throwing knives.

The proceeding burst of smoke and fire sent him from Cinque further, the figure jolting backwards as if he was slugged across the face. He heard a cry of anguish, and averted his eyes to the smokescreen, seeing Cinque charging through, weapons in hand.

He shifted his stance, taking a pace back and forming yet another shield with his free hand whilst hoisting Fawkes aloft with his other. The girl collided with the barrier, yet she cared not as she strained to break through it, yellow IS circles glowing around the hilts of her knives.

V was having a hard time yet again as he sought to bolster his barrier. As he spared a look at his opponent, he saw that the look on her features was one of nothing but hatred, and her tone was a vehement sound, sharp as daggers.

"You...you...took them from me...

Die...die, die, DIE!"

Under his Fawkesian exterior, V grimaced. "Apologies," he replied, "but I can't let that happen just yet." He forced his armament through his rapidly diminishing magical bastion, and the blade in the gap retracted, replaced by an orange glow.

"Bonfire", Fawkes said, releasing a sole cartridge.

What came next was two simultaneous attacks resulting in an explosion of sizable proportions. Whilst V's skill struck, Cinque detonated her own weapons at the same time. The cloaked spear-wielder rocketed backwards into a wall due to the force of the outburst, whereas Cinque was sent rolling across the floor with a yelp away from the point of the blast.

The two combatants paused a while, and eventually Cinque got back on her feet. Her face was bloodied, yet she was still spurred onwards by fury, and dashed once again towards her nemesis in outrage.

At this point, V recollected himself, rising slowly from his slumping position and seeing the Number storm onwards at him. "Clever girl..." he mused.

Wordlessly, he unsheathed a foot-long knive underneath his cloak and threw it forwards in an arc at Cinque. She barely saw it coming, the blade spinning like a buzz saw, and it left a gash in her shoulder, causing her to falter. Despite this, she countered with her own weapons. V guarded against the explosions, but that brought the Number the time she needed.

Dashing forward and wheeling round, she struck in a vertical, upwards arc with a single knife aimed at V's torso. The man bent back to avoid it, but it still cut into the fabric of his clothing and into his skin, leaving another wound. As she spun once more to poise an attack at V's neck, the masked man grabbed her arm and twisted it, harshly, the knife falling out of her grasp.

As an alternative, Cinque hit him around the face with her other hand, but she could only do so twice before she was subjected to an arm lock. It tightened, forcing Cinque to grit her teeth and hold back a cry.

V, still holding Cinque in a submissive position, readied his device. The girl's eyes flitted to the knife on the floor. Outstretching a hand, she caused it to explode, catching V off guard and separating the pair.

Cinque was wounded further from the blast, as was her foe, and she wiped blood from her lips. Nevertheless, she hurled another storm of projectiles ahead of her, one aimed upwards, the other downwards. V blocked those sent towards his torso, but was sent flying backwards through the now-decimated corridor into the wall again. Fresh pain entered the man as he gasped and coughed up blood, tasting iron. He pointed Fawkes ahead.

"White Wind."

A series of glyphs formed around the tip of the device, and several small beams of energy shot outwards from them. Some missed, and others grazed his assailant, but she still didn't stop.

As he slumped back down, Cinque suddenly bent over him and grabbed him forcefully by the throat. Her grip grew stronger, constricting the man's breathing as she strangled him, slamming his head back against the wall behind him.

His vision darkened, and he could no longer hear the exclamations of the Number choking him to death. He did, however, catch another noise- a clattering, as he dropped Fawkes.

He gasped, and sought one last solution. With his last ounce of strength, he inched his hand over to his set of knives, and slowly unsheathed another. Willing himself along, he performed the action that would release him from this stranglehold.

In a swift movement, he brought his knife-bearing hand, once limp, upwards in a crescent. Not expecting this in the least, Cinque could only watch, her eye dilated, as the gleaming blade cut diagonally through her suit and dug into her flesh. V summoned up the strength to lever himself up, and managed to kick her backwards.

Crouching after skidding backwards, the girl examined her wound- a diagonal slash upwards across her front, bleeding profusely. She cursed under her breath, but was jolted out of her reverie as the masked murderer leapt at her.

Using a last resort, she revealed a cluster of cloaked blades suspended in mid-air, and directed them at him. The explosion knocked him to one side, but he regained himself and surged onwards once more.

The two clashed weapons, and Cinque directed another towards V's right side. The blast disrupted his move again, and the girl revealed more, sending each one down at him. Explosion after explosion formed until finally, after all the hidden projectiles were extinguished, there was a crater present in the room.

Cinque panted heavily and looked upon the destruction she had wrought. To her horror, however, a dim glow was faintly visible through the thick wall of smoke.

"Bonfire."

An energy blast was sent at Cinque, piercing through the gray cloud and homing in on her. She hastily erected her barrier again, but it was weakened from V's onslaught prior to him killing Tre. The bullet smashed against it, exploding on impact. The shield withheld, but ultimately dissipated after the next shell, breaking apart. The third hit Cinque dead on, sending her hurtling across the room, and her shriek was cut off as a fourth impacted beside her as she slid across the ground, not doing major damage but silencing her nonetheless.

V stepped slowly, methodically, over to the bloodied Number lying on the floor. He lowered Fawkes, and watched as Cinque looked at him in fear, her breath coming to her in gasps.

"An admirable duel", he stated. "But, as old law dictates, there can only be one victor." There was a clinking as Fawkes ejected four cartirdges, each landing on the ground with a soft clang.

"November..."

"Sorry about this."

Cinque braced herself for the end, closing her eye shut.

But there was a new sound- that of a cannon. The eye-patched one looked up at V, with Fawkes glowing eerily, and saw him jerk backwards.

"...5th."

The red beam, instead of hitting its intended target, cut across the cieling as V doubled back and was struck by a high-power projectile that hit him square in the chest.

Cinque turned her head over her shoulder to see who the firer was- it was I, his gauntlet smoking and his eyes as dark as night. As V cursed ("What the hell...?"), another voice made itself present, one that Cinque could not be more relieved to hear.

"Stay the HELL away from her!"

There ya go.

Naisu indeed
Quite a wild battle, though, some parts in the end remind me of part 3 I'm still writting

[Kha]

Originally Posted by USB500

YOSSHA!!!! FAINAR FUSIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!

Alright, then. Since this next post contains massive texts and risky material, I advice all of you to prepare your tissue box.

DIARY OF A WINDTALKER
SUMMER ARC SPECIAL, CHAPTER V

Spoiler for epic bluecheeism #1:

“After two days of outdoor and indoor activities, what do we get from this summer holiday? Nothing! I mean NOTHING! And with two days remaining, we ought to do what every holiday-goer is compelled to accomplish! It’s bathing in the hot spring! Do you listen to me, people? IT’S HOT SPRING! Therefore we are obliged to visit one of Mid-Childa’s best natural hot springs! Yes, ladies and gentlemen! IT’S ONSEN TIME! OOH-RAH!”

Hikki and Freya glared at Poseidon. “Who the hell are you talking to, Poseidon?” Hikki sneered.

“Seriously, Poseidon, you suck,” Freya jeered.

Poseidon gagged. The tiger was at loss of words to explain. Moreover, its one-man show made everyone in the hilltop picnic site stare at it in suspicious manner. Even Takeru and Aura gave Poseidon the look of “what do you think you’re doing?”, and Poseidon was immersed in the lake of shame.

“Onsen, huh?” Nove pondered and looked at Cinque. Unaware that she was being watched, Cinque continued arranging the picnic table with E’s help. Nove suddenly cackled at the thought of “doing this and that” with her revered Oneesama and blushed in furious manner.

Lutecia glanced at the Number. “Baaka.”

“Sheesh. You’re weirdo. Come, Freya.” Hikki and Freya left the motionless Poseidon and approached Frieda who was helping Nanoha with the meal. “Ms. Frieda, Miss Nanoha, can we help you with anything?”

“Oh, both of you don’t have to,” Frieda uttered. “We’re almost done with these dishes, actually.”

“But you could give us some extra hands on other works,” Nanoha said and gestured toe youngsters to a pile of plates at the other table. “Can you help us arranging the plates before the rest of them arrive?”

“Sure.”

The couple left to arrange the cutleries. Frieda and Nanoha chuckled at the intimate closeness of Hikki and Freya. “They remind me of one of my friends and his girlfriend,” Nanoha uttered.

“Who might that person be, hmm?” Frieda guessed.

Nanoha giggled. “He was supposed to come with us, but for some reasons he had to attend a meeting with the Wind Talkers at Britannia,” she said and grumbled afterwards. “That Hikki… I only wish he can learn to respect us women…”

(Hikki sneezed. “Cold, Yutaro?” Freya asked.

“I don’t think so,” the boy answered and shuddered.)

“I bet he’s feeling alone out there right now,” Frieda wondered.

“He is, though,” Nanoha said. “Widuri-chan is here. Fuuko-chan is here. Even I’m here. I just don’t want to hear news of him chasing after other women when the three of us are here.”

(Hikki shivered. “Damn it. I heard what you’re saying!”)

“Let me guess,” Frieda said and teasingly elbowed Nanoha. “You seem to be in deep admirations towards him, don’t you?”

Nanoha blushed. So did Hikki, who was forced to stop working after Freya found that he was breaking down from “heat stroke”. Frieda noticed Nanoha’s uneasy reaction and chuckled. “Come on. Tell me. It’s just between us. We’re woman, right?” she said.

“Well… I… you see… ettou…” Nanoha fiddled with her fingers, too shy to tell the gunslinger woman the exact truth. “Mou! Frieda-san, are you trying to set me up?” she squealed.

“Not really,” Frieda answered and looked at Hikki and Freya, the former was fanned by Poseidon who was heard shouting for medical help. She giggled when Hikki was knocked out cold after Widuri gave him a healing embrace (the Unison Device apologized for what she did).

“Oneechan!”

Frieda and Nanoha looked down at Fuuko and Caro. “Yes, Fuuko dear, what is it?” Nanoha asked.

“When are we going to have onsen?” Fuuko asked.

“How about tonight?” Frieda suggested. “I’ve reserved the hot spring for our use. We can go there whenever we want along our holiday here.”

“Yaay! Onsen!” Fuuko cheered and gave Caro a very tight hug. “We’re going to have onsen! Fuuko loves onsen!”

Spoiler for epic bluecheeism #2:

// after several hours of time-skip //

Hikki was as restless as ever. He had worked all day long during the picnic, and he was in the urgent need for refreshment. The rest of the children were also tired, having had spent the remaining day playing at the beach. At one corner of the room, Aura was feeding the distraught Takeru with watermelon slice; at another corner, Erio was surrounded by the likes of Cinque, Nove, Lutecia, Annabelle and Caro as they gave him a very angry look for reasons only God knows. Kha was fanning himself while sitting outside, eating watermelon with Vita and Signum. Fuuko was with her antics as usual, chasing after yarn balls and making Erio blush at the bubbly sight (it, too, made him eat Caro’s annoyed fist). Freya was sitting next to him, peacefully dozing upon his shoulder, tired.

(It was also supposed to be the children’s turn to use the hot spring but they decided to go there after dinner. Again, Erio blushed at the thought of surrounded by young and beautiful women -- he managed to eye on Aura for a while before Takeru gave him the look of a hungry, angry wolf.)

“Damn,” Hikki murmured and outstretched his arms. “This is one hectic day.” He glanced at Poseidon who was conspiring something with Zafira, E and Arf. The tiger noticed the boy and waved in silly manners to him. “Stupid. I need to go now.”

“Where are you going?” Freya asked when Hikki shrugged her off.

“To the hot spring,” he sighed and grabbed the towel. “I need to take a quick bath before dinner.” He noticed everyone inside the room stared at him strangely due to the statement. “What?”

Poseidon stepped in front of him, arms spread wide as if it would not let him proceed. “You don’t know what lies ahead of you,” it spoke (Zafira, E and Arf nodded to agree).

“Look, tiger,” Hikki hissed and prodded Poseidon’s chest. “I need a bath, and you aren’t going to step in my way. Or is it because you did something to the bamboo screen, didn’t you?”

“No! Of course not! I wouldn’t do such a devious thing!” Poseidon replied. Hikki ignored the tiger and continued walking towards the hot spring. “Yutaro! Wait! You know the ladies are in there, don’t you?” Poseidon shouted.

Hikki turned back to the tiger. “I thought they already used the hot spring,” he insisted.

Poseidon grabbed his shoulders. “Listen up, Yutaro. If you go there right now, you are in for the worst disaster you ever imagine.”

“Shut up,” Hikki said and brushed the paws off. “You just want to peek on the woman yourself.”

“For this once, listen to me!” Poseidon pleaded. “You mustn’t go there!”

“SUPREME GIBSON BUSTER!!!!”

Poseidon was launched into the air, piercing through the many layers of ceilings and floors before it disappeared in the starry sky. “Stupid tiger…” Hikki mumbled, his fist tingling in pain after delivering the hard-hitting uppercut, and headed towards the hot spring’s entrance door. “I just need to have some quick bath and…”

He stopped.

The pool was indeed occupied! And the women were all cloth-less, too!

(Beyond the corner, Zafira, Vita, Signum, Freya, Aura, Takeru, Kha, Annabelle, Caro, Lutecia and Erio peeked at him and silently cackled, with the exception of Freya who was fuming in jealously.

“We’re very sorry, Yutaro…” Zafira mumbled, hands making Buddha’s gestures and eyes crying waterfall. “We tried to tell you that Poseidon planned all this, but…”

“You and Poseidon planned this, didn’t you?” Aura asked.

The wolf stooped its head. “I’m sorry…”)

To make matters worse, Hayate was seen doing physical examination onto Widuri and the Unison Device was moaning for help, her facial expression a mixture of bliss and distress. Hikki blushed at the sight of his Servant crying for help, even as Hayate laughingly balanced her loads in her hands.

“What in the world is this atrocity?!”

The women noticed his yell. Hikki was struck in horror and immediately rushed back in. “I’m sorry! I didn’t know there’s already someone else!” he shouted from behind the sliding door. He waited, and heard devious giggles instead. “I told you! It was an accident! Poseidon didn’t tell me the hot spring’s occupied!”

“Yutaro…”

“Like I said, I didn’t mean to walk in!”

“Yutaro-kun…”

“I’m terribly sorry for interfering! I won’t tell anyone else! I swear!”

“Yu… Ta… Ro… kun…”

“Just… let me go and…”

A pair of arms seized his body from the behind, completely rendering him speechless and turning him pale white. “What’s the matter, Yutaro? Are you afraid to join us?” Nanoha asked.

Hikki’s face turned red. “But it’s not polite for a boy to join women in open bath!” he insisted. “I’ll just wait for all of you to finish your turn.”

The Ace giggled and tightened her arms around his body. Hikki shivered in fear, because he could feel her breasts comfortably pressed against his back (it was fortunate for him to wear kimono, though, or he’d suffer from involuntary hormone uprising). It was not the kind of treatment he ever expected to have, and he was caught between enjoying it and resisting it.

“Miss Nanoha…”

“Yes, Yutaro-kun?” Nanoha asked.

“Is it alright?” he mumbled.

Nanoha nodded. “We won’t do anything weird to you. We just want to give you a bit of back scrubbing. All. Of. Us,” hotly she whispered.

Hikki twitched. “You mean… you, Miss Fate, Miss Hayate, Miss Keroko, Miss Widuri, Miss Ginga, Ms. Carim, Miss Shamal and Ms. Frieda are…” The boy was knocked out cold, held tightly between Nanoha’s arms before he slipped onto the floor.

Nanoha looked at Hikki’s blissful face. “Looks like you couldn’t resist the invitation, ne?”

Spoiler for epic bluecheeism #3:

“Now, Yutaro, stay still and let me wash your back for you.”

“Y-yes, Miss Fate…”

Hikki sighed. He never thought to have the golden opportunity of sharing the same hot spring with the most gorgeous women he had ever come across. He dared not looking at them, fearing that he would stain the water with blood, fearing that he would spoil the rather good time he was having. (Widuri, Ginga, Hayate, Keroko, Frieda and Carim had finished their turn, and Fate and Nanoha were the only women left to finish the job.)

“Permission to speak, Miss Fate.”

“Yes, Yutaro?”

Hikki gulped. “Why are you and everybody else having interests towards me? I’m just a little kid, and…”

Fate giggled and poured water down his body. “Oh, really? Well, you seem to have fun watching us all the time with your camera,” she said and stepped aside off as to let Nanoha take her turn.

“Besides, Yutaro-kun, you and your naughty eyes can’t help staring at Nanoha-chan and Widuri-chan, can you?” Hayate guessed. “You so remind me of Hikki, you know. Always with his evil chance to ogle his precious Servant.”

“Hayate-sama!” Widuri squealed in embarrassment.

Hikki blushed. “Is it wrong?! It’s normal for a boy to…” He noticed Nanoha laughing at his miserable attempt to make excuses, and he submerged his head in shame. “Sorry…”

Nanoha giggled. “It’s alright. You’re just a little boy, so don’t be too tensed. Just let all tensions to go,” she said and massaged his shoulders. “There. Relax a bit. Let your mind be freed. Pretend none of us are here, and let the warm air cover your body…”

Hikki slowly closed his eyes. “Miss Nanoha…”

“Yes, Yutaro-kun?”

He shook his head. “No. I just thought I want to call you…”

The slide door was opened. Everybody turned their sight to the newcomer. It was Freya, and she looked as if she was not satisfied with what the women were doing to her boyfriend.

“F-Freya?! What the hell are you doing here?” Hikki asked.

“Yutaro…”

Without even letting him answer, Freya took off her towel, and Hikki’s eyes bulged two inches out of their socket at the explicitly delirious fan service. “You must let me scrub your back, too…” she murmured and walked into the water.

Hikki’s ears burned. “But… but why in the world…!”

“Because I’m your lover,” Freya said with a deep blush (Hikki turned from bright red to pale white at the revelation; the women gasped at the confession). “As your girlfriend, I have every right to please him.”

Nanoha moved away from the horror-stricken Hikki. “Well, then, have your time.”

“Thank you, Miss Nanoha…”

Slowly Freya approached Hikki. The rest of the women murmured something, giggling to see Hikki’s panicked reaction to the voluntary service. Hayate and Keroko, especially, silently rooted for Freya, while Widuri and Ginga blushed brightly at the thought of what the girl was going to do.

Freya halted. “You must let me…” she spoke. “Or I’ll cry…”

Hikki returned from his comatose. “Cry? In place like this? HELL NO!” He immediately stood up, forgetting the fact that he was now without a piece of string on his body; thankfully the fog covered some parts). “I won’t let you cry! Ever!”

“Will you?” Freya asked.

Hikki clenched a fist. “With this knuckle, I will pierce through the heavens and beyond tomorrow for you!”

He paused. He noticed all the women were staring at him in shock. It took him a few seconds before he realized his actual condition and quickly dived into the water. “I DIDN’T MEAN TO HARASS ALL OF YOU!” he screamed inside the water.

“Yutaro is quite a healthy boy, isn’t he?” Fate asked. “Reminds me of Erio.”

“And he looks quite cute when he blushes, too,” Keroko added.

Freya took no attention of the ladies and seated behind Hikki. “Yutaro…” she murmured his fake name and pressed her body against his back. “Do you really love me?”

Hikki twitched. “Freya… why are you asking me that question? You’ll only embarrass me in front of these ladies!”

Freya ignored him and continued pressing her chest against him (and making him jolt). “You must… tell me…”

“I… I…”

“I love you with all my heart…” she mumbled and wrapped her arms about his upper body. “If you do love me, then you must let me serve you…” (Widuri blushed bright at the mention of “serve” and hid her burning face behind the bucket). “Yutaro…”

Hikki could answer no more. Overwhelmed by the amount of information that bombarded his mind, and the immensely intimate physical contact, the boy got knocked out and sank into the steamy water. Freya got panicked and shouted his name repeatedly after she brought him to the surface.

“Looks like we’ve gone a bit too far,” Frieda uttered.

“I can’t help it when it’s just a boy,” Carim added.

Spoiler for actual truth:

Outside the perimeter, Poseidon, Zafira, Erio and E exchanged high-fives. “Mission accomplished!” Poseidon announced in whispers. “Now that Freya is occupied with that kid, we can now proceed with our next plan.”

“I’ll kill myself after this…” Zafira moaned and cried manly waterfall tears. Erio did the same and patted his wolf friend’s shoulder.

“I didn’t know hot spring watching is this fun,” E noted.

The trio felt a murderous sensation coming from behind them. They turned around, and saw themselves looking into the eyes of an angry Aura and pissed Takeru.

“You think you can ogle Oneechan that easily, eh?” Aura spoke.

“I’ll kill you if you ever lay a finger upon Frieda…” Takeru murmured.

Poseidon, Erio, E and Zafira gulped. “Takeru… Aura… can we talk?” Poseidon offered.

“DIE!!!!”

Blog version
Next stop: the aftermath.

*sees the thread flooded in oceans of blood*

Looks like I went overboard a bit....

*runs*

EXPROZION!

Originally Posted by Tk3997

...

Spoiler for "The Aftermath":

"My lord the foul influence of the hedonist chaos gods continues to fester on the planet!"

"What of our legions?"

"Drowned in a wave of burning blood somehow ejected by the vile heretics noses!"

"It seems the corruption has spread too far; containment is no longer an option. All hands prep for immediate surface bombardment. Execute General order 24."

“As you command my lord! Assume geosynchronous orbital position over the planets eastern hemisphere, set all batteries output to maximum and commence firing on the primary target!”



"All missile tubes load tactical nuclear warheads and fire!"

"All hostile defenses cleared 85% target neutralization confirmed!"

"Teleport the Mark.10."

"Aye, sir transfer in progress!"

"Clean Detonation of Planet-Buster confirmed, no surface survivors projected."

"Cleansing operation is complete stand-down."

Indeed...

Originally Posted by Dream_Traveller

Aha! A new chapter looms- and that preview looks interesting. I await what's in store, indeed.

New material, character wise. I have this band of six bounty hunters I have in store...they're fledglings, so backgrounds will come later (I've said that for a lot of older ones ), but, here they are in appearance form:

Spoiler for Presenting...:

"The Flying Circus"

"The Schemer"- Norbert Basmanoff.



"The Gunpowder Baron"- Liam Vere Banks.



Or:




"Wings of the Cyclone"- Dieter Adair.

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"The Taciturn Hunter"- Asya Torin.




"The Chastiser"- Gregor Helmfried.




"The Devoted One"- Luanne Tarinna.

Guess who?

Expect more to come on this unit in the near future- next up this unit based off of the Haven Troopers...

KUGA NATSUKI! Now what if she meets Natsuki Krueger of the 6 Orders...

Originally Posted by Dream_Traveller

Still, at least this hasn't been used:

Spoiler for "That's no moon...":

Ah yes... Cathedral Belka's sealed form...

...What?

And for epic , this is what Cathedral Belka turns into, unsealed:

Spoiler for An'tara Adun, Executor...:

As you can see, the Rogues, who assisted the recovery of Cathedral Belka from Closed Space, have taken the liberty to make themselves at home.

The Cradle always reminded me of a Eclipse-class Super Star Destroyer that was shrunk to a fraction of the original size and built with a rearward keel after all; Ancient Belka capital ships must've resembled Star Destroyers.

For size, if the Cradle were to land and dock into its slot on the unsealed Cathedral Belka, as this distance the Cradle would only show up as a dust-like spec of yellow. I'm still gauging the length of a ship made from hammering a moon flat, but is 175 tetrameters an under-estimate?

Here's a close up of Cathedral Belka ~Executor Mode~



And of course, there's Chou Ginga Dai Rakael Stahlmut...



... which has the MOE power of two moons.

(runs from H4xx police)

To be frank, this is the BIGGEST ship I've ever imagined myself to deploy; normally, I prefer smaller but nonetheless powerful ones.

[Aaron008R]

Originally Posted by USB500

Aaron-kun, you're so unfair.

*sees Annabelle preparing to summon Meteor*

Unfair how?

Originally Posted by LoweGear

Ahh, well. At least I enjoyed. Both due to the scenario and some of the reactions.

And Tyrfing... is a bit more difficult than I anticipated

No need to rush. It's ok.

Originally Posted by Tk3997

One version of it anyway. ( think we have at least 2 or 3 "earths" at present) in this timeline this "earth" has been a member for at least 20+ years and was a near fortress planet for allot of that time. The military industrial complex is alive and well. Yeah it's a tad confusing having a bunch of "earths" floating around, but such are the perils of flying around the Multi-verse...

Anyway my view of the TSAB is that it’s less the United States of America and more the European union. A looses association of worlds bound by certain treaties for economic cooperation (like a common currency and no trade taffies… in theory), mutual defense, and certain universal rights, but still a fairly loose confederation overall with individual worlds having significant autonomy in rule.

The military is built somewhat like a more formalized and institutionalized European Rapid Reaction force. The militaries gear and money comes from the various member planets, but it’s under the command of a central interplanetary authority. Under this model though the various larger worlds are also allowed to keep small “Defenses force” of there own. This is allowed somewhat by tradition and also because it frees the navy and army proper for patrol and offensive missions. These forces are heavily restricted though and subject to nationalization by the TSAB proper in time of war, sort of like the National Guard. These ships are technically a part of that small defense force, and have limited authority outside of a small area around this earth unless authorized otherwise by the navy.

Also under this system ships and materials come from many planets and sources with a myriad of minor variations but largely based on some set templates, the navy also commissions a certain number of standardized classes from these various yards as well. This earth deviates more then most in ship building, but many planets also have their own unique takes on and a reputations about certain types the ships they build. I like this system because it can explain any minor differences in interpretations of space combat by just saying whoever built some ship happened to favor X kind of combat or something. Having many distributed shipyards is also good as it prevents any kind of deceptions strike as if you had a single huge shipyard.

After all modern navies don’t build their own ships and certain yards clearly have reputations for certain kinds of ships. A navy often just says “we want something like this” to a designer and then THEY acutally go about designing and building the thing while the military itself merely signs off on it.

I also like this set up because it opens all sorts of fun infighting and political divisions regionalism, xenophobia toward other members, political blocs etc. The TSAB is young for any government (significantly YOUNGER then the Untied States for instance itself a fairly recently established government) and still expanding by all appearances. The government and it’s various parts probably aren’t nearly as cohesive and unified as the nations we tend to think of on earth that often have millennia of shared culture and traditions.

In fact given the wide range of cultures, religions, and peoples it probably encompasses it’d bet it’s significantly less unified I imagine it’s somewhat like ancient China or Rome with a fairly strong core, but with somewhat lax control over it’s periphery states with some of them bordering on self-rule. At this point I think the TSAB is somewhat in it's "Wild West" or “growth” phase it's now somewhat established as a society and it's begun exploring it's surroundings and expanding outward at an increasing rate. What happens next will depend on many factors but two above scenarios seems most likely.

One is that if it survives it may settle down and begin to pull together under a common culture and become more nation like (or just more centralized), but on the other hand with the entire multi-verse to keep expanding into it could perhaps keep growing larger and larger until it may lose control of large portions of it’s empire and fracture into many smaller successor states (a common fate for large empires or governments without anything to check their expansion). Either one will probably take centuries more time though.

(Note: I’ve already said I consider universe killers to be bullcrap so I discount any sort of ‘the multi-verse explodes’ outcome.)

In any case I find the idea of so many different peoples living together as one happy family under the central government and not looking after themselves and occasionally bucking the central government unlikely to the point world peace breaking out next Tuesday. Then again I always have found the conflict theory of sociology to ring rather true...

Certainly a logical base on where you could situate the manufacturing of such vessels. Canon has been pretty ambiguous of how TSAB manages, but I believe that a certain measure of allied decentralization is certainly plausible.

Originally Posted by haiz123321

But i didn't unleash lion heart on him T_T

Oh... Well... I finished my biggest fights there with an unexpected Kamikaze from Quistis and Shot from Irvine...

At least I got to Lionheart Ultemecia... But no such luck for the other bosses.

Originally Posted by Kha

And for epic , this is what Cathedral Belka turns into, unsealed:

Spoiler for An'tara Adun, Executor...:

As you can see, the Rogues, who assisted the recovery of Cathedral Belka from Closed Space, have taken the liberty to make themselves at home.

The Cradle always reminded me of a Eclipse-class Super Star Destroyer that was shrunk to a fraction of the original size and built with a rearward keel after all; Ancient Belka capital ships must've resembled Star Destroyers.

For size, if the Cradle were to land and dock into its slot on the unsealed Cathedral Belka, as this distance the Cradle would only show up as a dust-like spec of yellow. I'm still gauging the length of a ship made from hammering a moon flat, but is 175 tetrameters an under-estimate?

Here's a close up of Cathedral Belka ~Executor Mode~



And of course, there's Chou Ginga Dai Rakael Stahlmut...



... which has the MOE power of two moons.

(runs from H4xx police)

To be frank, this is the BIGGEST ship I've ever imagined myself to deploy; normally, I prefer smaller but nonetheless powerful ones.

Maybe I should consider ascending to demi-Mod status...()

[Tk3997]

Originally Posted by Kha

Ah yes... Cathedral Belka's sealed form...

...What?

And for epic , this is what Cathedral Belka turns into, unsealed:

Spoiler for An'tara Adun, Executor...:

As you can see, the Rogues, who assisted the recovery of Cathedral Belka from Closed Space, have taken the liberty to make themselves at home.

The Cradle always reminded me of a Eclipse-class Super Star Destroyer that was shrunk to a fraction of the original size and built with a rearward keel after all; Ancient Belka capital ships must've resembled Star Destroyers.

For size, if the Cradle were to land and dock into its slot on the unsealed Cathedral Belka, as this distance the Cradle would only show up as a dust-like spec of yellow. I'm still gauging the length of a ship made from hammering a moon flat, but is 175 tetrameters an under-estimate?

Here's a close up of Cathedral Belka ~Executor Mode~



And of course, there's Chou Ginga Dai Rakael Stahlmut...



... which has the MOE power of two moons.

(runs from H4xx police)

To be frank, this is the BIGGEST ship I've ever imagined myself to deploy; normally, I prefer smaller but nonetheless powerful ones.

...

I'm not even going to get into the problems of something so pointlessly and gratuitously over the top in comparison to everything ever seen in the entire canon universe. Expect to point out the Cradle whatever it's faults is built up as some huge powerful thing, but it's a fucking bug a windshield compared to this.

As for hammering moons flat... the exhaust from engines needed to move something that huge would probably sterilize if not turn into molten slag the surface of any planets they were pointed at.

[Nightengale]

A piece detailing a training-went-wrong and the Takamichi's first meeting with their instructor Austin. It's just Part I for now.

Spoiler for First Meeting : Part I:

Several screens stayed afloat, as a old grizzly man, paid note to the high-paced movements on-screen, watching the fluid movements of several child mages, fighting about, as he tapped his fingers atop the keys accordingly, synchronizing the reactions along with the spells used, as his eyes looked accordingly, not allowing anything out of his grasp, as he paid extra attention to 2 child mages in particular...

Takamichi Nanoha and Georashi Keroko.

"Hmph."

The old man's smirk ran across his face, as he took out several equipments from the case beside him.

~~~

The pair of Air Force cadets, Nanoha and Keroko, flew past as they flew across the surroundings, a largely low-key region, as they picked up their pace, according to their training requirements. The pair of them was to have their urban simulation at Training Ground Sector #17, further past the uninhabited regions of South Mid-childa.


"It's been a while since we've worked alongside one-to-one, right, Keroko-chan?"

Nanoha smiled as the both of them paced their flight speeds.

"Mm. Since Officer training requires a degree of individualization, we don't get the opportunity to go on training together or even missions together much, even in the same division."

The both of them were considered to be some of the Bureau's cream as far as aerial flight combat goes, but the road to being an Ace was far from just that. There was a need for the ability to respond to any threat no matter what the situation, and this was their test, as the pair of them was to demonstrate their teamwork and ability to work in a restricted environment.

As the timer started to slowly tick, they noted that it was only 2 minutes away till beginning of simulation point.

The both of them started to concentrate, as they paid heed to their surroundings.

And that early reaction paid off.

A clash of metal, ran through the sky like a ripping blade running through the wind, as projectiles and barrages of fire attempted to raid the pair from the skies, like a dancing circus of homing fire.

The two of them reacted instantaneously, as in an unison, raised up their respective weapons, and reacted accordingly.

[Protection.]

[Forcefield.]

A complete and well-executed text-book application of a programmed defensive spell coordinated with the mage, the shells and shock from the collision of the fire and the shield, left the pair completely unharmed, only leaving a pile of smoke, as they quickly reacted as well, intercepting the 2nd barrage that they saw coming.

[Accel Shooter]

[Scatter Shot]

"FIRE!"

Like a graceful swallow dancing in the skies, a pair of 2 dozen fires of red and pink danced and soared the skies, as the shots completely stopped the barrage, as they both of them quickly rushed through as they slowly entered the perimeters of the urban training sector, flying low as they stopped to take a look at the situation. Nanoha was worried, as that attack was 2 minutes before their supposed simulation field training, not to mention there was nothing about that attack listed abound.

Keroko looked at her sister's worried look, as they had their backs behind a wall, looking around the surroundings, enclosed in a small labyrinth of secluded towers and buildings, as they felt their tension heightened....

[Training Cadet Team #52, Takamichi and Georashi, do you read me?]

"Team 52, loud and clear. This is Takamichi Nanoha speaking."

[This is Major Austin Gloster Adams.]

Their silence was interrupted, as they found themselves paired with the visual of an elderly, gruff man... It was their to-be supervisor, and overall chief of the drill instructors of the Air Force, the renowned Major Austin Gloster Adams. Even from just a video-feed, Nanoha and Keroko could both feel the presence of the individual, as his sharp gaze like a ferocious shark and voice, snapped them back on. Keroko quickly snapped on the situation, as she gave her own response. "Major, this is Georashi. There's something wrong with this situation. It's already off-course with our field-training. We're most likely being assaulted."

[Calm down. And you might just be right.]

His voice was stoic and calm, without fear, as several sounds can be heard in his background. Nanoha and Keroko however, were paying full attention to his words, as their suspicion is being slowly verified by their superior.

[It seems an unknown group raided and took possession of training section #17. Probably armed rebels.]

"Terrorist?"

[Maybe. We know nothing about them other than the fact that Hangar's #17 being breached by them. Probably to get hold of some military gear there.]

Keroko felt something amiss, but she continued listening...

[Cadet Takamichi and Georashi, your new mission is to take control of this situation, and suppress the rebels. I'll leave the methods to your discretion.]

"Yes, sir."

[One last thing... this is not an exercise. I am aware that the both of you had field experience, but be warned. This is real. Prove your worth.]

"Understood, major!"

As the transmission cut itself off, Nanoha and Keroko firmed themselves further. Feeling the cold walls behind them, they felt a chill not felt since the Book of Darkness incident, as they only nodded to one another.

"So, what should we do, onee-chan?"

"Since we're unaware of the enemy numbers, aside from their target point... I'll find and secure the leader of these rebels. If I corner him, I should be able to neutralize the command post. Keroko-chan, you should concentrate your strength on the hangar outpost."

"Will you be alright alone?" Keroko sounded her worry, as this would mean that she'd be separated from Nanoha. Knowing little of these rebels, it was a dangerous situation to be alone.

"Don't worry. It'll be fine. Besides, Raising Heart's here too." Nanoha's brimmed with confidence, as she smiled.

[Thank you, My Master.]

"...Alright then. I'll see you later."

"Yeah."

She jabbed their knuckles lightly, as they flew off on their own.

~~~

Tapping a few buttons, several automated weapon installations started acting up as a masked man stood atop a building roof, overseeing the location.

"Hmph."

Damn, not writing anything major for a while really hits on your writing. Seems to not be able to be as smooth as before...

Well, let's just hope it gets better.

Saga der Saga should hopefully be ready for 12000 break, and I have more DestinyS pieces in process.

Now if only I can get 'that' piece running... Damn, that one is so hard to write...

[LoweGear]

Originally Posted by Nightengale

A piece detailing a training-went-wrong and the Takamichi's first meeting with their instructor Austin. It's just Part I for now.

Spoiler for First Meeting : Part I:

Several screens stayed afloat, as a old grizzly man, paid note to the high-paced movements on-screen, watching the fluid movements of several child mages, fighting about, as he tapped his fingers atop the keys accordingly, synchronizing the reactions along with the spells used, as his eyes looked accordingly, not allowing anything out of his grasp, as he paid extra attention to 2 child mages in particular...

Takamichi Nanoha and Georashi Keroko.

"Hmph."

The old man's smirk ran across his face, as he took out several equipments from the case beside him.

~~~

The pair of Air Force cadets, Nanoha and Keroko, flew past as they flew across the surroundings, a largely low-key region, as they picked up their pace, according to their training requirements. The pair of them was to have their urban simulation at Training Ground Sector #17, further past the uninhabited regions of South Mid-childa.


"It's been a while since we've worked alongside one-to-one, right, Keroko-chan?"

Nanoha smiled as the both of them paced their flight speeds.

"Mm. Since Officer training requires a degree of individualization, we don't get the opportunity to go on training together or even missions together much, even in the same division."

The both of them were considered to be some of the Bureau's cream as far as aerial flight combat goes, but the road to being an Ace was far from just that. There was a need for the ability to respond to any threat no matter what the situation, and this was their test, as the pair of them was to demonstrate their teamwork and ability to work in a restricted environment.

As the timer started to slowly tick, they noted that it was only 2 minutes away till beginning of simulation point.

The both of them started to concentrate, as they paid heed to their surroundings.

And that early reaction paid off.

A clash of metal, ran through the sky like a ripping blade running through the wind, as projectiles and barrages of fire attempted to raid the pair from the skies, like a dancing circus of homing fire.

The two of them reacted instantaneously, as in an unison, raised up their respective weapons, and reacted accordingly.

[Protection.]

[Forcefield.]

A complete and well-executed text-book application of a programmed defensive spell coordinated with the mage, the shells and shock from the collision of the fire and the shield, left the pair completely unharmed, only leaving a pile of smoke, as they quickly reacted as well, intercepting the 2nd barrage that they saw coming.

[Accel Shooter]

[Scatter Shot]

"FIRE!"

Like a graceful swallow dancing in the skies, a pair of 2 dozen fires of red and pink danced and soared the skies, as the shots completely stopped the barrage, as they both of them quickly rushed through as they slowly entered the perimeters of the urban training sector, flying low as they stopped to take a look at the situation. Nanoha was worried, as that attack was 2 minutes before their supposed simulation field training, not to mention there was nothing about that attack listed abound.

Keroko looked at her sister's worried look, as they had their backs behind a wall, looking around the surroundings, enclosed in a small labyrinth of secluded towers and buildings, as they felt their tension heightened....

[Training Cadet Team #52, Takamichi and Georashi, do you read me?]

"Team 52, loud and clear. This is Takamichi Nanoha speaking."

[This is Major Austin Gloster Adams.]

Their silence was interrupted, as they found themselves paired with the visual of an elderly, gruff man... It was their to-be supervisor, and overall chief of the drill instructors of the Air Force, the renowned Major Austin Gloster Adams. Even from just a video-feed, Nanoha and Keroko could both feel the presence of the individual, as his sharp gaze like a ferocious shark and voice, snapped them back on. Keroko quickly snapped on the situation, as she gave her own response. "Major, this is Georashi. There's something wrong with this situation. It's already off-course with our field-training. We're most likely being assaulted."

[Calm down. And you might just be right.]

His voice was stoic and calm, without fear, as several sounds can be heard in his background. Nanoha and Keroko however, were paying full attention to his words, as their suspicion is being slowly verified by their superior.

[It seems an unknown group raided and took possession of training section #17. Probably armed rebels.]

"Terrorist?"

[Maybe. We know nothing about them other than the fact that Hangar's #17 being breached by them. Probably to get hold of some military gear there.]

Keroko felt something amiss, but she continued listening...

[Cadet Takamichi and Georashi, your new mission is to take control of this situation, and suppress the rebels. I'll leave the methods to your discretion.]

"Yes, sir."

[One last thing... this is not an exercise. I am aware that the both of you had field experience, but be warned. This is real. Prove your worth.]

"Understood, major!"

As the transmission cut itself off, Nanoha and Keroko firmed themselves further. Feeling the cold walls behind them, they felt a chill not felt since the Book of Darkness incident, as they only nodded to one another.

"So, what should we do, onee-chan?"

"Since we're unaware of the enemy numbers, aside from their target point... I'll find and secure the leader of these rebels. If I corner him, I should be able to neutralize the command post. Keroko-chan, you should concentrate your strength on the hangar outpost."

"Will you be alright alone?" Keroko sounded her worry, as this would mean that she'd be separated from Nanoha. Knowing little of these rebels, it was a dangerous situation to be alone.

"Don't worry. It'll be fine. Besides, Raising Heart's here too." Nanoha's brimmed with confidence, as she smiled.

[Thank you, My Master.]

"...Alright then. I'll see you later."

"Yeah."

She jabbed their knuckles lightly, as they flew off on their own.

~~~

Tapping a few buttons, several automated weapon installations started acting up as a masked man stood atop a building roof, overseeing the location.

"Hmph."

Damn, not writing anything major for a while really hits on your writing. Seems to not be able to be as smooth as before...

Well, let's just hope it gets better.

Nice, a much rare but very welcome Austin piece And did he just set up this training exercise as a "real" mission? Yup, he really is something And Nanoha and Keroko working together is a nice treat

[Liingo]

Originally Posted by Nightengale

A piece detailing a training-went-wrong and the Takamichi's first meeting with their instructor Austin. It's just Part I for now.

Spoiler for First Meeting : Part I:

Several screens stayed afloat, as a old grizzly man, paid note to the high-paced movements on-screen, watching the fluid movements of several child mages, fighting about, as he tapped his fingers atop the keys accordingly, synchronizing the reactions along with the spells used, as his eyes looked accordingly, not allowing anything out of his grasp, as he paid extra attention to 2 child mages in particular...

Takamichi Nanoha and Georashi Keroko.

"Hmph."

The old man's smirk ran across his face, as he took out several equipments from the case beside him.

~~~

The pair of Air Force cadets, Nanoha and Keroko, flew past as they flew across the surroundings, a largely low-key region, as they picked up their pace, according to their training requirements. The pair of them was to have their urban simulation at Training Ground Sector #17, further past the uninhabited regions of South Mid-childa.


"It's been a while since we've worked alongside one-to-one, right, Keroko-chan?"

Nanoha smiled as the both of them paced their flight speeds.

"Mm. Since Officer training requires a degree of individualization, we don't get the opportunity to go on training together or even missions together much, even in the same division."

The both of them were considered to be some of the Bureau's cream as far as aerial flight combat goes, but the road to being an Ace was far from just that. There was a need for the ability to respond to any threat no matter what the situation, and this was their test, as the pair of them was to demonstrate their teamwork and ability to work in a restricted environment.

As the timer started to slowly tick, they noted that it was only 2 minutes away till beginning of simulation point.

The both of them started to concentrate, as they paid heed to their surroundings.

And that early reaction paid off.

A clash of metal, ran through the sky like a ripping blade running through the wind, as projectiles and barrages of fire attempted to raid the pair from the skies, like a dancing circus of homing fire.

The two of them reacted instantaneously, as in an unison, raised up their respective weapons, and reacted accordingly.

[Protection.]

[Forcefield.]

A complete and well-executed text-book application of a programmed defensive spell coordinated with the mage, the shells and shock from the collision of the fire and the shield, left the pair completely unharmed, only leaving a pile of smoke, as they quickly reacted as well, intercepting the 2nd barrage that they saw coming.

[Accel Shooter]

[Scatter Shot]

"FIRE!"

Like a graceful swallow dancing in the skies, a pair of 2 dozen fires of red and pink danced and soared the skies, as the shots completely stopped the barrage, as they both of them quickly rushed through as they slowly entered the perimeters of the urban training sector, flying low as they stopped to take a look at the situation. Nanoha was worried, as that attack was 2 minutes before their supposed simulation field training, not to mention there was nothing about that attack listed abound.

Keroko looked at her sister's worried look, as they had their backs behind a wall, looking around the surroundings, enclosed in a small labyrinth of secluded towers and buildings, as they felt their tension heightened....

[Training Cadet Team #52, Takamichi and Georashi, do you read me?]

"Team 52, loud and clear. This is Takamichi Nanoha speaking."

[This is Major Austin Gloster Adams.]

Their silence was interrupted, as they found themselves paired with the visual of an elderly, gruff man... It was their to-be supervisor, and overall chief of the drill instructors of the Air Force, the renowned Major Austin Gloster Adams. Even from just a video-feed, Nanoha and Keroko could both feel the presence of the individual, as his sharp gaze like a ferocious shark and voice, snapped them back on. Keroko quickly snapped on the situation, as she gave her own response. "Major, this is Georashi. There's something wrong with this situation. It's already off-course with our field-training. We're most likely being assaulted."

[Calm down. And you might just be right.]

His voice was stoic and calm, without fear, as several sounds can be heard in his background. Nanoha and Keroko however, were paying full attention to his words, as their suspicion is being slowly verified by their superior.

[It seems an unknown group raided and took possession of training section #17. Probably armed rebels.]

"Terrorist?"

[Maybe. We know nothing about them other than the fact that Hangar's #17 being breached by them. Probably to get hold of some military gear there.]

Keroko felt something amiss, but she continued listening...

[Cadet Takamichi and Georashi, your new mission is to take control of this situation, and suppress the rebels. I'll leave the methods to your discretion.]

"Yes, sir."

[One last thing... this is not an exercise. I am aware that the both of you had field experience, but be warned. This is real. Prove your worth.]

"Understood, major!"

As the transmission cut itself off, Nanoha and Keroko firmed themselves further. Feeling the cold walls behind them, they felt a chill not felt since the Book of Darkness incident, as they only nodded to one another.

"So, what should we do, onee-chan?"

"Since we're unaware of the enemy numbers, aside from their target point... I'll find and secure the leader of these rebels. If I corner him, I should be able to neutralize the command post. Keroko-chan, you should concentrate your strength on the hangar outpost."

"Will you be alright alone?" Keroko sounded her worry, as this would mean that she'd be separated from Nanoha. Knowing little of these rebels, it was a dangerous situation to be alone.

"Don't worry. It'll be fine. Besides, Raising Heart's here too." Nanoha's brimmed with confidence, as she smiled.

[Thank you, My Master.]

"...Alright then. I'll see you later."

"Yeah."

She jabbed their knuckles lightly, as they flew off on their own.

~~~

Tapping a few buttons, several automated weapon installations started acting up as a masked man stood atop a building roof, overseeing the location.

"Hmph."

Damn, not writing anything major for a while really hits on your writing. Seems to not be able to be as smooth as before...

Well, let's just hope it gets better.

Saga der Saga should hopefully be ready for 12000 break, and I have more DestinyS pieces in process.

Now if only I can get 'that' piece running... Damn, that one is so hard to write...

Originally Posted by LoweGear

Nice, a much rare but very welcome Austin piece And did he just set up this training exercise as a "real" mission? Yup, he really is something And Nanoha and Keroko working together is a nice treat

I'm more of the feeling that the major is responsible for the whole incident That this is all part of his plan to test them...

It IS still field training... just in a slightly different manner than convention.

Oh wait... never mind I think you're saying the same thing that I am....

Good to see they're on their toes and thinking things through... Tactics please... not just beam spam...

Although spliiting up has got to be one of their more stupid ideas....

Great work as usual from the master

Oh and was this supposed to be a they? (in bold)

She jabbed their knuckles lightly, as they flew off on their own.

It makes more sense to me that way....

[FieryAeon]

Originally Posted by Liingo

I'm more of the feeling that the major is responsible for the whole incident That this is all part of his plan to test them...

It IS still field training... just in a slightly different manner than convention.

Oh wait... never mind I think you're saying the same thing that I am....

Good to see they're on their toes and thinking things through... Tactics please... not just beam spam...

Although spliiting up has got to be one of their more stupid ideas....

Great work as usual from the master

Oh and was this supposed to be a they? (in bold)

It makes more sense to me that way....

Well it was mentioned that they have to be able to cope with any situations when called for. A sudden change of mission objectives and very different scenario would be a good test for them I suppose.

[Dream_Traveller]

Originally Posted by Nightengale

A piece detailing a training-went-wrong and the Takamichi's first meeting with their instructor Austin. It's just Part I for now.

Spoiler for First Meeting : Part I:

Several screens stayed afloat, as a old grizzly man, paid note to the high-paced movements on-screen, watching the fluid movements of several child mages, fighting about, as he tapped his fingers atop the keys accordingly, synchronizing the reactions along with the spells used, as his eyes looked accordingly, not allowing anything out of his grasp, as he paid extra attention to 2 child mages in particular...

Takamichi Nanoha and Georashi Keroko.

"Hmph."

The old man's smirk ran across his face, as he took out several equipments from the case beside him.

~~~

The pair of Air Force cadets, Nanoha and Keroko, flew past as they flew across the surroundings, a largely low-key region, as they picked up their pace, according to their training requirements. The pair of them was to have their urban simulation at Training Ground Sector #17, further past the uninhabited regions of South Mid-childa.


"It's been a while since we've worked alongside one-to-one, right, Keroko-chan?"

Nanoha smiled as the both of them paced their flight speeds.

"Mm. Since Officer training requires a degree of individualization, we don't get the opportunity to go on training together or even missions together much, even in the same division."

The both of them were considered to be some of the Bureau's cream as far as aerial flight combat goes, but the road to being an Ace was far from just that. There was a need for the ability to respond to any threat no matter what the situation, and this was their test, as the pair of them was to demonstrate their teamwork and ability to work in a restricted environment.

As the timer started to slowly tick, they noted that it was only 2 minutes away till beginning of simulation point.

The both of them started to concentrate, as they paid heed to their surroundings.

And that early reaction paid off.

A clash of metal, ran through the sky like a ripping blade running through the wind, as projectiles and barrages of fire attempted to raid the pair from the skies, like a dancing circus of homing fire.

The two of them reacted instantaneously, as in an unison, raised up their respective weapons, and reacted accordingly.

[Protection.]

[Forcefield.]

A complete and well-executed text-book application of a programmed defensive spell coordinated with the mage, the shells and shock from the collision of the fire and the shield, left the pair completely unharmed, only leaving a pile of smoke, as they quickly reacted as well, intercepting the 2nd barrage that they saw coming.

[Accel Shooter]

[Scatter Shot]

"FIRE!"

Like a graceful swallow dancing in the skies, a pair of 2 dozen fires of red and pink danced and soared the skies, as the shots completely stopped the barrage, as they both of them quickly rushed through as they slowly entered the perimeters of the urban training sector, flying low as they stopped to take a look at the situation. Nanoha was worried, as that attack was 2 minutes before their supposed simulation field training, not to mention there was nothing about that attack listed abound.

Keroko looked at her sister's worried look, as they had their backs behind a wall, looking around the surroundings, enclosed in a small labyrinth of secluded towers and buildings, as they felt their tension heightened....

[Training Cadet Team #52, Takamichi and Georashi, do you read me?]

"Team 52, loud and clear. This is Takamichi Nanoha speaking."

[This is Major Austin Gloster Adams.]

Their silence was interrupted, as they found themselves paired with the visual of an elderly, gruff man... It was their to-be supervisor, and overall chief of the drill instructors of the Air Force, the renowned Major Austin Gloster Adams. Even from just a video-feed, Nanoha and Keroko could both feel the presence of the individual, as his sharp gaze like a ferocious shark and voice, snapped them back on. Keroko quickly snapped on the situation, as she gave her own response. "Major, this is Georashi. There's something wrong with this situation. It's already off-course with our field-training. We're most likely being assaulted."

[Calm down. And you might just be right.]

His voice was stoic and calm, without fear, as several sounds can be heard in his background. Nanoha and Keroko however, were paying full attention to his words, as their suspicion is being slowly verified by their superior.

[It seems an unknown group raided and took possession of training section #17. Probably armed rebels.]

"Terrorist?"

[Maybe. We know nothing about them other than the fact that Hangar's #17 being breached by them. Probably to get hold of some military gear there.]

Keroko felt something amiss, but she continued listening...

[Cadet Takamichi and Georashi, your new mission is to take control of this situation, and suppress the rebels. I'll leave the methods to your discretion.]

"Yes, sir."

[One last thing... this is not an exercise. I am aware that the both of you had field experience, but be warned. This is real. Prove your worth.]

"Understood, major!"

As the transmission cut itself off, Nanoha and Keroko firmed themselves further. Feeling the cold walls behind them, they felt a chill not felt since the Book of Darkness incident, as they only nodded to one another.

"So, what should we do, onee-chan?"

"Since we're unaware of the enemy numbers, aside from their target point... I'll find and secure the leader of these rebels. If I corner him, I should be able to neutralize the command post. Keroko-chan, you should concentrate your strength on the hangar outpost."

"Will you be alright alone?" Keroko sounded her worry, as this would mean that she'd be separated from Nanoha. Knowing little of these rebels, it was a dangerous situation to be alone.

"Don't worry. It'll be fine. Besides, Raising Heart's here too." Nanoha's brimmed with confidence, as she smiled.

[Thank you, My Master.]

"...Alright then. I'll see you later."

"Yeah."

She jabbed their knuckles lightly, as they flew off on their own.

~~~

Tapping a few buttons, several automated weapon installations started acting up as a masked man stood atop a building roof, overseeing the location.

"Hmph."

Damn, not writing anything major for a while really hits on your writing. Seems to not be able to be as smooth as before...

Well, let's just hope it gets better.

Saga der Saga should hopefully be ready for 12000 break, and I have more DestinyS pieces in process.

Now if only I can get 'that' piece running... Damn, that one is so hard to write...

Aha! Another excellent piece, I must say.

Admittedly, I never heard too much about Austin, though...I'm beginning to like him already due to his attitude.

An interesting spot Nanoha and Keroko have gotten themselves into, yes...laves me wanting more. Your upcoming Saga piece has me interested, too. And I didn't see any visible impact on your writing- still the same as always, mostly, in this instance.

Anyhow, a splendidly done piece.

[Keroko]

Originally Posted by Tk3997

Star Wars could benefit from taking a queue from the Warlords HW2 mod…

Spoiler for Commence Pummeling!:

O_O

Note to self: Find a copy of Homeworld 2 ASAP.

Originally Posted by Tk3997

'Fraid I can’t be of much help naming stuff is a weak point of mine too. See the awesome weapon names on the ship Missile Tube, Heavy Energy Weapon, Medium Energy Weapon, etc…

It's strange, normally I can pump out names at a remarkable pace (when playing Rebellion, ever single one of my Star Destroyers was custom named) but for some reason I'm hitting a wall here.

By the way, do you have any titles for movies with awesome space battles? I remember watching Wing Commander a few years ago and really enjoying the bullets and missiles as oposed to the lasers and flashy torps.

Originally Posted by Reiji Tabibito

Amy's privy to who's on Chrono's command staff, who either A: started the rumors about Keroko, or B: knows who did. So his visit is twofold: to give Amy screentime, and also to find out, as he said "who's responsible for trying to defame my captain."

And Arcas was referring to Amy (MRS.).

Ahh, I see. I was hanging between Amy and Lindy.

Originally Posted by Tormenk

As for naming Keroko's Limit Break, may I suggest Devastator Blade/Falchion/Edge?
Or a nod towards Neltharion, Neltharion Break?

Mix and match if you like. Hope you'll find a fitting name for Keroko's Limit Break.

Edge... I could use that...

*scribble scribble scribble*

back to research. Thanks so far.

Originally Posted by Kha

Hmmm... Netherstrike Warblades and Draconis Form? We're talking about Neltharion after all.

Originally Posted by LoweGear

Would like to help, but unfortunately I’m no good at names either Although Kha’s suggestion of names could certainly help

Nuts, I thought that as the resident SRW expert Lowe could've spouted some out some really awesome names (My mecha knowledge is rather pathetic, I've only recently develloped interest in the genre thanks to Gurren Lagann). Oh well.

Anyway, the Limit Break has nothing to do with Neltharion. The last few years have actually been spent with trying to move way from using it. The reason for this is that using Ethereal Mode is -as it stands- already far more damaging to the body then a Limit Break. So adding Neltharion's energy to a Limit break would be adding damaging effect on top of damaging effect. The result would be far past Limit Break, and aproach Zest Full Drive results.

Neltharion's energies are not something to be toyed around with. The reason Keroko got away without permanent damage so far was a combination of luck and having a young body. It's like Lina's Giga Slave, or Naruto using Kyuubi's chakra; you don't use it untill the situation is very desperate. In fact, every time word reaches the others that Keroko has used it she can expect a great scolding from them. Especially after the Nanoha-incident showed them what can happen if you push yourself.

Basically, Neltharion's powers are the dramatic 'don't use it!' card. One I intend not to play too easilly.

Originally Posted by USB500

Kuga Natsuki is here??

So does this mean Shizuru is here, as well?

*runs*

===============

YOSSHA!!!! FAINAR FUSIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!

Alright, then. Since this next post contains massive texts and risky material, I advice all of you to prepare your tissue box.

DIARY OF A WINDTALKER
SUMMER ARC SPECIAL, CHAPTER V

Spoiler for epic bluecheeism #1:

“After two days of outdoor and indoor activities, what do we get from this summer holiday? Nothing! I mean NOTHING! And with two days remaining, we ought to do what every holiday-goer is compelled to accomplish! It’s bathing in the hot spring! Do you listen to me, people? IT’S HOT SPRING! Therefore we are obliged to visit one of Mid-Childa’s best natural hot springs! Yes, ladies and gentlemen! IT’S ONSEN TIME! OOH-RAH!”

Hikki and Freya glared at Poseidon. “Who the hell are you talking to, Poseidon?” Hikki sneered.

“Seriously, Poseidon, you suck,” Freya jeered.

Poseidon gagged. The tiger was at loss of words to explain. Moreover, its one-man show made everyone in the hilltop picnic site stare at it in suspicious manner. Even Takeru and Aura gave Poseidon the look of “what do you think you’re doing?”, and Poseidon was immersed in the lake of shame.

“Onsen, huh?” Nove pondered and looked at Cinque. Unaware that she was being watched, Cinque continued arranging the picnic table with E’s help. Nove suddenly cackled at the thought of “doing this and that” with her revered Oneesama and blushed in furious manner.

Lutecia glanced at the Number. “Baaka.”

“Sheesh. You’re weirdo. Come, Freya.” Hikki and Freya left the motionless Poseidon and approached Frieda who was helping Nanoha with the meal. “Ms. Frieda, Miss Nanoha, can we help you with anything?”

“Oh, both of you don’t have to,” Frieda uttered. “We’re almost done with these dishes, actually.”

“But you could give us some extra hands on other works,” Nanoha said and gestured toe youngsters to a pile of plates at the other table. “Can you help us arranging the plates before the rest of them arrive?”

“Sure.”

The couple left to arrange the cutleries. Frieda and Nanoha chuckled at the intimate closeness of Hikki and Freya. “They remind me of one of my friends and his girlfriend,” Nanoha uttered.

“Who might that person be, hmm?” Frieda guessed.

Nanoha giggled. “He was supposed to come with us, but for some reasons he had to attend a meeting with the Wind Talkers at Britannia,” she said and grumbled afterwards. “That Hikki… I only wish he can learn to respect us women…”

(Hikki sneezed. “Cold, Yutaro?” Freya asked.

“I don’t think so,” the boy answered and shuddered.)

“I bet he’s feeling alone out there right now,” Frieda wondered.

“He is, though,” Nanoha said. “Widuri-chan is here. Fuuko-chan is here. Even I’m here. I just don’t want to hear news of him chasing after other women when the three of us are here.”

(Hikki shivered. “Damn it. I heard what you’re saying!”)

“Let me guess,” Frieda said and teasingly elbowed Nanoha. “You seem to be in deep admirations towards him, don’t you?”

Nanoha blushed. So did Hikki, who was forced to stop working after Freya found that he was breaking down from “heat stroke”. Frieda noticed Nanoha’s uneasy reaction and chuckled. “Come on. Tell me. It’s just between us. We’re woman, right?” she said.

“Well… I… you see… ettou…” Nanoha fiddled with her fingers, too shy to tell the gunslinger woman the exact truth. “Mou! Frieda-san, are you trying to set me up?” she squealed.

“Not really,” Frieda answered and looked at Hikki and Freya, the former was fanned by Poseidon who was heard shouting for medical help. She giggled when Hikki was knocked out cold after Widuri gave him a healing embrace (the Unison Device apologized for what she did).

“Oneechan!”

Frieda and Nanoha looked down at Fuuko and Caro. “Yes, Fuuko dear, what is it?” Nanoha asked.

“When are we going to have onsen?” Fuuko asked.

“How about tonight?” Frieda suggested. “I’ve reserved the hot spring for our use. We can go there whenever we want along our holiday here.”

“Yaay! Onsen!” Fuuko cheered and gave Caro a very tight hug. “We’re going to have onsen! Fuuko loves onsen!”

Spoiler for epic bluecheeism #2:

// after several hours of time-skip //

Hikki was as restless as ever. He had worked all day long during the picnic, and he was in the urgent need for refreshment. The rest of the children were also tired, having had spent the remaining day playing at the beach. At one corner of the room, Aura was feeding the distraught Takeru with watermelon slice; at another corner, Erio was surrounded by the likes of Cinque, Nove, Lutecia, Annabelle and Caro as they gave him a very angry look for reasons only God knows. Kha was fanning himself while sitting outside, eating watermelon with Vita and Signum. Fuuko was with her antics as usual, chasing after yarn balls and making Erio blush at the bubbly sight (it, too, made him eat Caro’s annoyed fist). Freya was sitting next to him, peacefully dozing upon his shoulder, tired.

(It was also supposed to be the children’s turn to use the hot spring but they decided to go there after dinner. Again, Erio blushed at the thought of surrounded by young and beautiful women -- he managed to eye on Aura for a while before Takeru gave him the look of a hungry, angry wolf.)

“Damn,” Hikki murmured and outstretched his arms. “This is one hectic day.” He glanced at Poseidon who was conspiring something with Zafira, E and Arf. The tiger noticed the boy and waved in silly manners to him. “Stupid. I need to go now.”

“Where are you going?” Freya asked when Hikki shrugged her off.

“To the hot spring,” he sighed and grabbed the towel. “I need to take a quick bath before dinner.” He noticed everyone inside the room stared at him strangely due to the statement. “What?”

Poseidon stepped in front of him, arms spread wide as if it would not let him proceed. “You don’t know what lies ahead of you,” it spoke (Zafira, E and Arf nodded to agree).

“Look, tiger,” Hikki hissed and prodded Poseidon’s chest. “I need a bath, and you aren’t going to step in my way. Or is it because you did something to the bamboo screen, didn’t you?”

“No! Of course not! I wouldn’t do such a devious thing!” Poseidon replied. Hikki ignored the tiger and continued walking towards the hot spring. “Yutaro! Wait! You know the ladies are in there, don’t you?” Poseidon shouted.

Hikki turned back to the tiger. “I thought they already used the hot spring,” he insisted.

Poseidon grabbed his shoulders. “Listen up, Yutaro. If you go there right now, you are in for the worst disaster you ever imagine.”

“Shut up,” Hikki said and brushed the paws off. “You just want to peek on the woman yourself.”

“For this once, listen to me!” Poseidon pleaded. “You mustn’t go there!”

“SUPREME GIBSON BUSTER!!!!”

Poseidon was launched into the air, piercing through the many layers of ceilings and floors before it disappeared in the starry sky. “Stupid tiger…” Hikki mumbled, his fist tingling in pain after delivering the hard-hitting uppercut, and headed towards the hot spring’s entrance door. “I just need to have some quick bath and…”

He stopped.

The pool was indeed occupied! And the women were all cloth-less, too!

(Beyond the corner, Zafira, Vita, Signum, Freya, Aura, Takeru, Kha, Annabelle, Caro, Lutecia and Erio peeked at him and silently cackled, with the exception of Freya who was fuming in jealously.

“We’re very sorry, Yutaro…” Zafira mumbled, hands making Buddha’s gestures and eyes crying waterfall. “We tried to tell you that Poseidon planned all this, but…”

“You and Poseidon planned this, didn’t you?” Aura asked.

The wolf stooped its head. “I’m sorry…”)

To make matters worse, Hayate was seen doing physical examination onto Widuri and the Unison Device was moaning for help, her facial expression a mixture of bliss and distress. Hikki blushed at the sight of his Servant crying for help, even as Hayate laughingly balanced her loads in her hands.

“What in the world is this atrocity?!”

The women noticed his yell. Hikki was struck in horror and immediately rushed back in. “I’m sorry! I didn’t know there’s already someone else!” he shouted from behind the sliding door. He waited, and heard devious giggles instead. “I told you! It was an accident! Poseidon didn’t tell me the hot spring’s occupied!”

“Yutaro…”

“Like I said, I didn’t mean to walk in!”

“Yutaro-kun…”

“I’m terribly sorry for interfering! I won’t tell anyone else! I swear!”

“Yu… Ta… Ro… kun…”

“Just… let me go and…”

A pair of arms seized his body from the behind, completely rendering him speechless and turning him pale white. “What’s the matter, Yutaro? Are you afraid to join us?” Nanoha asked.

Hikki’s face turned red. “But it’s not polite for a boy to join women in open bath!” he insisted. “I’ll just wait for all of you to finish your turn.”

The Ace giggled and tightened her arms around his body. Hikki shivered in fear, because he could feel her breasts comfortably pressed against his back (it was fortunate for him to wear kimono, though, or he’d suffer from involuntary hormone uprising). It was not the kind of treatment he ever expected to have, and he was caught between enjoying it and resisting it.

“Miss Nanoha…”

“Yes, Yutaro-kun?” Nanoha asked.

“Is it alright?” he mumbled.

Nanoha nodded. “We won’t do anything weird to you. We just want to give you a bit of back scrubbing. All. Of. Us,” hotly she whispered.

Hikki twitched. “You mean… you, Miss Fate, Miss Hayate, Miss Keroko, Miss Widuri, Miss Ginga, Ms. Carim, Miss Shamal and Ms. Frieda are…” The boy was knocked out cold, held tightly between Nanoha’s arms before he slipped onto the floor.

Nanoha looked at Hikki’s blissful face. “Looks like you couldn’t resist the invitation, ne?”

Spoiler for epic bluecheeism #3:

“Now, Yutaro, stay still and let me wash your back for you.”

“Y-yes, Miss Fate…”

Hikki sighed. He never thought to have the golden opportunity of sharing the same hot spring with the most gorgeous women he had ever come across. He dared not looking at them, fearing that he would stain the water with blood, fearing that he would spoil the rather good time he was having. (Widuri, Ginga, Hayate, Keroko, Frieda and Carim had finished their turn, and Fate and Nanoha were the only women left to finish the job.)

“Permission to speak, Miss Fate.”

“Yes, Yutaro?”

Hikki gulped. “Why are you and everybody else having interests towards me? I’m just a little kid, and…”

Fate giggled and poured water down his body. “Oh, really? Well, you seem to have fun watching us all the time with your camera,” she said and stepped aside off as to let Nanoha take her turn.

“Besides, Yutaro-kun, you and your naughty eyes can’t help staring at Nanoha-chan and Widuri-chan, can you?” Hayate guessed. “You so remind me of Hikki, you know. Always with his evil chance to ogle his precious Servant.”

“Hayate-sama!” Widuri squealed in embarrassment.

Hikki blushed. “Is it wrong?! It’s normal for a boy to…” He noticed Nanoha laughing at his miserable attempt to make excuses, and he submerged his head in shame. “Sorry…”

Nanoha giggled. “It’s alright. You’re just a little boy, so don’t be too tensed. Just let all tensions to go,” she said and massaged his shoulders. “There. Relax a bit. Let your mind be freed. Pretend none of us are here, and let the warm air cover your body…”

Hikki slowly closed his eyes. “Miss Nanoha…”

“Yes, Yutaro-kun?”

He shook his head. “No. I just thought I want to call you…”

The slide door was opened. Everybody turned their sight to the newcomer. It was Freya, and she looked as if she was not satisfied with what the women were doing to her boyfriend.

“F-Freya?! What the hell are you doing here?” Hikki asked.

“Yutaro…”

Without even letting him answer, Freya took off her towel, and Hikki’s eyes bulged two inches out of their socket at the explicitly delirious fan service. “You must let me scrub your back, too…” she murmured and walked into the water.

Hikki’s ears burned. “But… but why in the world…!”

“Because I’m your lover,” Freya said with a deep blush (Hikki turned from bright red to pale white at the revelation; the women gasped at the confession). “As your girlfriend, I have every right to please him.”

Nanoha moved away from the horror-stricken Hikki. “Well, then, have your time.”

“Thank you, Miss Nanoha…”

Slowly Freya approached Hikki. The rest of the women murmured something, giggling to see Hikki’s panicked reaction to the voluntary service. Hayate and Keroko, especially, silently rooted for Freya, while Widuri and Ginga blushed brightly at the thought of what the girl was going to do.

Freya halted. “You must let me…” she spoke. “Or I’ll cry…”

Hikki returned from his comatose. “Cry? In place like this? HELL NO!” He immediately stood up, forgetting the fact that he was now without a piece of string on his body; thankfully the fog covered some parts). “I won’t let you cry! Ever!”

“Will you?” Freya asked.

Hikki clenched a fist. “With this knuckle, I will pierce through the heavens and beyond tomorrow for you!”

He paused. He noticed all the women were staring at him in shock. It took him a few seconds before he realized his actual condition and quickly dived into the water. “I DIDN’T MEAN TO HARASS ALL OF YOU!” he screamed inside the water.

“Yutaro is quite a healthy boy, isn’t he?” Fate asked. “Reminds me of Erio.”

“And he looks quite cute when he blushes, too,” Keroko added.

Freya took no attention of the ladies and seated behind Hikki. “Yutaro…” she murmured his fake name and pressed her body against his back. “Do you really love me?”

Hikki twitched. “Freya… why are you asking me that question? You’ll only embarrass me in front of these ladies!”

Freya ignored him and continued pressing her chest against him (and making him jolt). “You must… tell me…”

“I… I…”

“I love you with all my heart…” she mumbled and wrapped her arms about his upper body. “If you do love me, then you must let me serve you…” (Widuri blushed bright at the mention of “serve” and hid her burning face behind the bucket). “Yutaro…”

Hikki could answer no more. Overwhelmed by the amount of information that bombarded his mind, and the immensely intimate physical contact, the boy got knocked out and sank into the steamy water. Freya got panicked and shouted his name repeatedly after she brought him to the surface.

“Looks like we’ve gone a bit too far,” Frieda uttered.

“I can’t help it when it’s just a boy,” Carim added.

Spoiler for actual truth:

Outside the perimeter, Poseidon, Zafira, Erio and E exchanged high-fives. “Mission accomplished!” Poseidon announced in whispers. “Now that Freya is occupied with that kid, we can now proceed with our next plan.”

“I’ll kill myself after this…” Zafira moaned and cried manly waterfall tears. Erio did the same and patted his wolf friend’s shoulder.

“I didn’t know hot spring watching is this fun,” E noted.

The trio felt a murderous sensation coming from behind them. They turned around, and saw themselves looking into the eyes of an angry Aura and pissed Takeru.

“You think you can ogle Oneechan that easily, eh?” Aura spoke.

“I’ll kill you if you ever lay a finger upon Frieda…” Takeru murmured.

Poseidon, Erio, E and Zafira gulped. “Takeru… Aura… can we talk?” Poseidon offered.

“DIE!!!!”

Blog version
Next stop: the aftermath.

*sees the thread flooded in oceans of blood*

Looks like I went overboard a bit....

*runs*

....

I think Tk's quote says it all:

Originally Posted by Tk3997

...

Spoiler for "The Aftermath":

"My lord the foul influence of the hedonist chaos gods continues to fester on the planet!"

"What of our legions?"

"Drowned in a wave of burning blood somehow ejected by the vile heretics noses!"

"It seems the corruption has spread too far; containment is no longer an option. All hands prep for immediate surface bombardment. Execute General order 24."

“As you command my lord! Assume geosynchronous orbital position over the planets eastern hemisphere, set all batteries output to maximum and commence firing on the primary target!”



"All missile tubes load tactical nuclear warheads and fire!"

"All hostile defenses cleared 85% target neutralization confirmed!"

"Teleport the Mark.10."

"Aye, sir transfer in progress!"

"Clean Detonation of Planet-Buster confirmed, no surface survivors projected."

"Cleansing operation is complete stand-down."

Originally Posted by Kha

EXPROZION!

Indeed...

KUGA NATSUKI! Now what if she meets Natsuki Krueger of the 6 Orders...

Ah yes... Cathedral Belka's sealed form...

...What?

And for epic , this is what Cathedral Belka turns into, unsealed:

Spoiler for An'tara Adun, Executor...:

As you can see, the Rogues, who assisted the recovery of Cathedral Belka from Closed Space, have taken the liberty to make themselves at home.

The Cradle always reminded me of a Eclipse-class Super Star Destroyer that was shrunk to a fraction of the original size and built with a rearward keel after all; Ancient Belka capital ships must've resembled Star Destroyers.

For size, if the Cradle were to land and dock into its slot on the unsealed Cathedral Belka, as this distance the Cradle would only show up as a dust-like spec of yellow. I'm still gauging the length of a ship made from hammering a moon flat, but is 175 tetrameters an under-estimate?

Here's a close up of Cathedral Belka ~Executor Mode~



And of course, there's Chou Ginga Dai Rakael Stahlmut...



... which has the MOE power of two moons.

(runs from H4xx police)

To be frank, this is the BIGGEST ship I've ever imagined myself to deploy; normally, I prefer smaller but nonetheless powerful ones.

And to think I easilly dismissed the idea for Rogue Squadron's base to be a Victory Destroyer.

A Death Star transforming SSD? Do I even have to begin?

Originally Posted by Nightengale

A piece detailing a training-went-wrong and the Takamichi's first meeting with their instructor Austin. It's just Part I for now.

Spoiler for First Meeting : Part I:

Several screens stayed afloat, as a old grizzly man, paid note to the high-paced movements on-screen, watching the fluid movements of several child mages, fighting about, as he tapped his fingers atop the keys accordingly, synchronizing the reactions along with the spells used, as his eyes looked accordingly, not allowing anything out of his grasp, as he paid extra attention to 2 child mages in particular...

Takamichi Nanoha and Georashi Keroko.

"Hmph."

The old man's smirk ran across his face, as he took out several equipments from the case beside him.

~~~

The pair of Air Force cadets, Nanoha and Keroko, flew past as they flew across the surroundings, a largely low-key region, as they picked up their pace, according to their training requirements. The pair of them was to have their urban simulation at Training Ground Sector #17, further past the uninhabited regions of South Mid-childa.


"It's been a while since we've worked alongside one-to-one, right, Keroko-chan?"

Nanoha smiled as the both of them paced their flight speeds.

"Mm. Since Officer training requires a degree of individualization, we don't get the opportunity to go on training together or even missions together much, even in the same division."

The both of them were considered to be some of the Bureau's cream as far as aerial flight combat goes, but the road to being an Ace was far from just that. There was a need for the ability to respond to any threat no matter what the situation, and this was their test, as the pair of them was to demonstrate their teamwork and ability to work in a restricted environment.

As the timer started to slowly tick, they noted that it was only 2 minutes away till beginning of simulation point.

The both of them started to concentrate, as they paid heed to their surroundings.

And that early reaction paid off.

A clash of metal, ran through the sky like a ripping blade running through the wind, as projectiles and barrages of fire attempted to raid the pair from the skies, like a dancing circus of homing fire.

The two of them reacted instantaneously, as in an unison, raised up their respective weapons, and reacted accordingly.

[Protection.]

[Forcefield.]

A complete and well-executed text-book application of a programmed defensive spell coordinated with the mage, the shells and shock from the collision of the fire and the shield, left the pair completely unharmed, only leaving a pile of smoke, as they quickly reacted as well, intercepting the 2nd barrage that they saw coming.

[Accel Shooter]

[Scatter Shot]

"FIRE!"

Like a graceful swallow dancing in the skies, a pair of 2 dozen fires of red and pink danced and soared the skies, as the shots completely stopped the barrage, as they both of them quickly rushed through as they slowly entered the perimeters of the urban training sector, flying low as they stopped to take a look at the situation. Nanoha was worried, as that attack was 2 minutes before their supposed simulation field training, not to mention there was nothing about that attack listed abound.

Keroko looked at her sister's worried look, as they had their backs behind a wall, looking around the surroundings, enclosed in a small labyrinth of secluded towers and buildings, as they felt their tension heightened....

[Training Cadet Team #52, Takamichi and Georashi, do you read me?]

"Team 52, loud and clear. This is Takamichi Nanoha speaking."

[This is Major Austin Gloster Adams.]

Their silence was interrupted, as they found themselves paired with the visual of an elderly, gruff man... It was their to-be supervisor, and overall chief of the drill instructors of the Air Force, the renowned Major Austin Gloster Adams. Even from just a video-feed, Nanoha and Keroko could both feel the presence of the individual, as his sharp gaze like a ferocious shark and voice, snapped them back on. Keroko quickly snapped on the situation, as she gave her own response. "Major, this is Georashi. There's something wrong with this situation. It's already off-course with our field-training. We're most likely being assaulted."

[Calm down. And you might just be right.]

His voice was stoic and calm, without fear, as several sounds can be heard in his background. Nanoha and Keroko however, were paying full attention to his words, as their suspicion is being slowly verified by their superior.

[It seems an unknown group raided and took possession of training section #17. Probably armed rebels.]

"Terrorist?"

[Maybe. We know nothing about them other than the fact that Hangar's #17 being breached by them. Probably to get hold of some military gear there.]

Keroko felt something amiss, but she continued listening...

[Cadet Takamichi and Georashi, your new mission is to take control of this situation, and suppress the rebels. I'll leave the methods to your discretion.]

"Yes, sir."

[One last thing... this is not an exercise. I am aware that the both of you had field experience, but be warned. This is real. Prove your worth.]

"Understood, major!"

As the transmission cut itself off, Nanoha and Keroko firmed themselves further. Feeling the cold walls behind them, they felt a chill not felt since the Book of Darkness incident, as they only nodded to one another.

"So, what should we do, onee-chan?"

"Since we're unaware of the enemy numbers, aside from their target point... I'll find and secure the leader of these rebels. If I corner him, I should be able to neutralize the command post. Keroko-chan, you should concentrate your strength on the hangar outpost."

"Will you be alright alone?" Keroko sounded her worry, as this would mean that she'd be separated from Nanoha. Knowing little of these rebels, it was a dangerous situation to be alone.

"Don't worry. It'll be fine. Besides, Raising Heart's here too." Nanoha's brimmed with confidence, as she smiled.

[Thank you, My Master.]

"...Alright then. I'll see you later."

"Yeah."

She jabbed their knuckles lightly, as they flew off on their own.

~~~

Tapping a few buttons, several automated weapon installations started acting up as a masked man stood atop a building roof, overseeing the location.

"Hmph."

So... did he turn the course into a real-life exercise or is something else going on? Mysteries mysteries. Seeing Keroko made it even better for me.

[Dream_Traveller]

Well, there are Battlestar Galactica and The Last Starfighter(I think that's a movie ) for space combat movies...I have to look for others, though.

[Aaron008R]

Originally Posted by Nightengale

A piece detailing a training-went-wrong and the Takamichi's first meeting with their instructor Austin. It's just Part I for now.

Spoiler for First Meeting : Part I:

Several screens stayed afloat, as a old grizzly man, paid note to the high-paced movements on-screen, watching the fluid movements of several child mages, fighting about, as he tapped his fingers atop the keys accordingly, synchronizing the reactions along with the spells used, as his eyes looked accordingly, not allowing anything out of his grasp, as he paid extra attention to 2 child mages in particular...

Takamichi Nanoha and Georashi Keroko.

"Hmph."

The old man's smirk ran across his face, as he took out several equipments from the case beside him.

~~~

The pair of Air Force cadets, Nanoha and Keroko, flew past as they flew across the surroundings, a largely low-key region, as they picked up their pace, according to their training requirements. The pair of them was to have their urban simulation at Training Ground Sector #17, further past the uninhabited regions of South Mid-childa.


"It's been a while since we've worked alongside one-to-one, right, Keroko-chan?"

Nanoha smiled as the both of them paced their flight speeds.

"Mm. Since Officer training requires a degree of individualization, we don't get the opportunity to go on training together or even missions together much, even in the same division."

The both of them were considered to be some of the Bureau's cream as far as aerial flight combat goes, but the road to being an Ace was far from just that. There was a need for the ability to respond to any threat no matter what the situation, and this was their test, as the pair of them was to demonstrate their teamwork and ability to work in a restricted environment.

As the timer started to slowly tick, they noted that it was only 2 minutes away till beginning of simulation point.

The both of them started to concentrate, as they paid heed to their surroundings.

And that early reaction paid off.

A clash of metal, ran through the sky like a ripping blade running through the wind, as projectiles and barrages of fire attempted to raid the pair from the skies, like a dancing circus of homing fire.

The two of them reacted instantaneously, as in an unison, raised up their respective weapons, and reacted accordingly.

[Protection.]

[Forcefield.]

A complete and well-executed text-book application of a programmed defensive spell coordinated with the mage, the shells and shock from the collision of the fire and the shield, left the pair completely unharmed, only leaving a pile of smoke, as they quickly reacted as well, intercepting the 2nd barrage that they saw coming.

[Accel Shooter]

[Scatter Shot]

"FIRE!"

Like a graceful swallow dancing in the skies, a pair of 2 dozen fires of red and pink danced and soared the skies, as the shots completely stopped the barrage, as they both of them quickly rushed through as they slowly entered the perimeters of the urban training sector, flying low as they stopped to take a look at the situation. Nanoha was worried, as that attack was 2 minutes before their supposed simulation field training, not to mention there was nothing about that attack listed abound.

Keroko looked at her sister's worried look, as they had their backs behind a wall, looking around the surroundings, enclosed in a small labyrinth of secluded towers and buildings, as they felt their tension heightened....

[Training Cadet Team #52, Takamichi and Georashi, do you read me?]

"Team 52, loud and clear. This is Takamichi Nanoha speaking."

[This is Major Austin Gloster Adams.]

Their silence was interrupted, as they found themselves paired with the visual of an elderly, gruff man... It was their to-be supervisor, and overall chief of the drill instructors of the Air Force, the renowned Major Austin Gloster Adams. Even from just a video-feed, Nanoha and Keroko could both feel the presence of the individual, as his sharp gaze like a ferocious shark and voice, snapped them back on. Keroko quickly snapped on the situation, as she gave her own response. "Major, this is Georashi. There's something wrong with this situation. It's already off-course with our field-training. We're most likely being assaulted."

[Calm down. And you might just be right.]

His voice was stoic and calm, without fear, as several sounds can be heard in his background. Nanoha and Keroko however, were paying full attention to his words, as their suspicion is being slowly verified by their superior.

[It seems an unknown group raided and took possession of training section #17. Probably armed rebels.]

"Terrorist?"

[Maybe. We know nothing about them other than the fact that Hangar's #17 being breached by them. Probably to get hold of some military gear there.]

Keroko felt something amiss, but she continued listening...

[Cadet Takamichi and Georashi, your new mission is to take control of this situation, and suppress the rebels. I'll leave the methods to your discretion.]

"Yes, sir."

[One last thing... this is not an exercise. I am aware that the both of you had field experience, but be warned. This is real. Prove your worth.]

"Understood, major!"

As the transmission cut itself off, Nanoha and Keroko firmed themselves further. Feeling the cold walls behind them, they felt a chill not felt since the Book of Darkness incident, as they only nodded to one another.

"So, what should we do, onee-chan?"

"Since we're unaware of the enemy numbers, aside from their target point... I'll find and secure the leader of these rebels. If I corner him, I should be able to neutralize the command post. Keroko-chan, you should concentrate your strength on the hangar outpost."

"Will you be alright alone?" Keroko sounded her worry, as this would mean that she'd be separated from Nanoha. Knowing little of these rebels, it was a dangerous situation to be alone.

"Don't worry. It'll be fine. Besides, Raising Heart's here too." Nanoha's brimmed with confidence, as she smiled.

[Thank you, My Master.]

"...Alright then. I'll see you later."

"Yeah."

She jabbed their knuckles lightly, as they flew off on their own.

~~~

Tapping a few buttons, several automated weapon installations started acting up as a masked man stood atop a building roof, overseeing the location.

"Hmph."

Damn, not writing anything major for a while really hits on your writing. Seems to not be able to be as smooth as before...

Well, let's just hope it gets better.

Saga der Saga should hopefully be ready for 12000 break, and I have more DestinyS pieces in process.

Now if only I can get 'that' piece running... Damn, that one is so hard to write...

A nice one. Austin is sure keen about making them prepared... Aurion never goes this far for just a test... (As expected from Major Abrams.)

Nice interactions there. I'll be looking forward to Saga der Saga and DestinyS. And what do you mean by 'that' piece?

Originally Posted by Liingo

I'm more of the feeling that the major is responsible for the whole incident That this is all part of his plan to test them...

It IS still field training... just in a slightly different manner than convention.

Oh wait... never mind I think you're saying the same thing that I am....

Good to see they're on their toes and thinking things through... Tactics please... not just beam spam...

Although spliiting up has got to be one of their more stupid ideas....

Great work as usual from the master

They won't survive without tactics there.

Maybe I should do a piece of the Aurion vs. Aces mock battles... Heavy relieance on tactics and anticipating the unlikely is put to good use there. But I can't think of anything to write for Hayate. Nanoha and Fate are simple enough to emulate. Keroko-chan is no problem since Keroko-kun can give me some input...

Le sigh...

Originally Posted by Keroko

Anyway, the Limit Break has nothing to do with Neltharion. The last few years have actually been spent with trying to move way from using it. The reason for this is that using Ethereal Mode is -as it stands- already far more damaging to the body then a Limit Break. So adding Neltharion's energy to a Limit break would be adding damaging effect on top of damaging effect. The result would be far past Limit Break, and aproach Zest Full Drive results.

Neltharion's energies are not something to be toyed around with. The reason Keroko got away without permanent damage so far was a combination of luck and having a young body. It's like Lina's Giga Slave, or Naruto using Kyuubi's chakra; you don't use it untill the situation is very desperate. In fact, every time word reaches the others that Keroko has used it she can expect a great scolding from them. Especially after the Nanoha-incident showed them what can happen if you push yourself.

Basically, Neltharion's powers are the dramatic 'don't use it!' card. One I intend not to play too easilly.

I wonder where could we see a chance to use that.

In any case, I think it works. I can almost imagine how frighteningly powerful it is after seeing Nanoha's AMF'd Blaster Mode Pwnage in episode 25... Just take that and add more... 0_0

How about Genocide mode?



Anyway, I think I'll be absent for the most part tomorrow... Make sure to pile me up a huge heap of well-made backlog!

[Liingo]

Originally Posted by Aaron008R

A nice one. Austin is sure keen about making them prepared... Aurion never goes this far for just a test... (As expected from Major Abrams.)

Maybe Aurion doesn't... but he has a lot of other things up his sleeve.... sekuhara anyone

They won't survive without tactics there.

Maybe I should do a piece of the Aurion vs. Aces mock battles... Heavy relieance on tactics and anticipating the unlikely is put to good use there. But I can't think of anything to write for Hayate. Nanoha and Fate are simple enough to emulate. Keroko-chan is no problem since Keroko-kun can give me some input...

Le sigh...

The beamspam.. while pretty is going to get them killed one day...brute power doesn't always win.. hence the need for tactics

I'll see what I can whip up in the next part of my ficlet with team 1 of the Weavers running the gauntlet.. The aces are bound for a few surprises thats for sure It'll be a nice test in group comabt(my OC's) v the effectiveness of single combat (Aces)..

-Use Hayate to place down multiple well placed AOE attacks to herd the target into a target area where Nanoha/Fate will be waiting. The best way for Hayate to work (IMO) is to get her to deny them area to move by bombarding them, making the target move in the direction that they want to (usualy into places where the other will be waiting to take them down).

I can't really see any other use for her in the tactical sense (assaulting a base is separate matter.. the firepower she has then would be usedul in levelling defences and just drawing attention away from an infiltrating team.)

Anyway, I think I'll be absent for the most part tomorrow... Make sure to pile me up a huge heap of well-made backlog!

We'll see what we can do (although I'm not likely to be on that much either )

[Jimmy C]

Originally Posted by kha

I'm still gauging the length of a ship made from hammering a moon flat, but is 175 tetrameters an under-estimate?

Let's see. Take Earth's Moon for example.
Mean Radius=1,735.5km
volume of a sphere with that radius=4/3 * pi * 1,737.5^3 = 21,974,517,963.5417 cubic km. Call it 22 billion cubic km.
Let's pound it into a disc 1 km thick, how big a diameter would it be?
volume for a cylinder = pi * r^2 *h. Since h = 1km in this case, we only need to be concerned with pi * r^2. So,
square root of (21,974,517,963.5417 / pi) = 83,628.9 km
You get a disc with a diameter of 167,257.8 km and 1 km thick.
To put it into perspective, Earth's diameter is only a little over 13,000 km. Jupiter's diameter is 130,000 km plus a bit.
You can adjust the thickness, if you want a larger surface area to play with.

Regarding GL's Cathedral Terra, I might have been more impressed if I hadn't read David Weber's Empire from the Ashes already.

Spoiler for What's scarier than a Moon-size ship:

A fleet of Moon-sized ships, numbering in the thousands

[Kha]

Originally Posted by Keroko

And to think I easilly dismissed the idea for Rogue Squadron's base to be a Victory Destroyer.

A Death Star transforming SSD? Do I even have to begin?

When Cathedral Terra turned into Chou Ginga I went "HOW THE HECK IS THAT POSSIBLE?!"

But the idea to have fleets and fleets of SDs stuck stuck and stuck ever since the Cradle appeared, and suddenly, I found that weird looking Executor-class. And I was sold, though the idea of a transforming battle moon admittably stretches both the limits of science and magic...

...and so I felt, why not? Such is the power of Alhazred.

Originally Posted by Jimmy C

Let's see. Take Earth's Moon for example.
Mean Radius=1,735.5km
volume of a sphere with that radius=4/3 * pi * 1,737.5^3 = 21,974,517,963.5417 cubic km. Call it 22 billion cubic km.
Let's pound it into a disc 1 km thick, how big a diameter would it be?
volume for a cylinder = pi * r^2 *h. Since h = 1km in this case, we only need to be concerned with pi * r^2. So,
square root of (21,974,517,963.5417 / pi) = 83,628.9 km
You get a disc with a diameter of 167,257.8 km and 1 km thick.
To put it into perspective, Earth's diameter is only a little over 13,000 km. Jupiter's diameter is 130,000 km plus a bit.
You can adjust the thickness, if you want a larger surface area to play with.

Regarding GL's Cathedral Terra, I might have been more impressed if I hadn't read David Weber's Empire from the Ashes already.

Spoiler for What's scarier than a Moon-size ship:

A fleet of Moon-sized ships, numbering in the thousands

So 175,312.5 km isn't too oversized. Now if I dropped the transforming thing, since its just there for reference sake, and used spatial compression drives, the kind that compresses space in front of the ship and roll it out behind it thus creating forward movement, would that be more believable?

But yeah I'll think about it. I was joking about Chou GInga Rakael Stahlmut; it'll completely destroy Nanoha's scifi base and really turn it to Super Mahou... Probably when I get down to porting the Star Destroyers for the Church we'll do some further balancing.

And yes a fleet of them would be sick. But the ability for such giant construction has been all but lost, so one would have to do, somehow.

[FlameSparkZ]

*sigh* Feelin' tired -_-

So, here's part 3...

Spoiler for Resolve - Part 3:

"Saved..." Cinque repeated. "There's no point in saving us..." she added.
"Why is that?" Koji asked.
"We are living weapons, and weapons are meant to be used until they break, or are useless..." She continued with her stoic demeanor.
"This life is all we have, we can only live with those like us, becasue we'll never be accepted by others..." She explained.

Maren looked downwards, (I too feel that way about myself...)

Gritting his teeth, Koji couldn't take it anymore and let it out, "CUT THAT CRAP!" Koji furiously shouted.
"Huh?" Cinque let out, surprised. Maren too, raised her head and looked at Koji.
"It doesn't matter if you're a 'living weapon', a device or anything else...If you have a heart, that alone gives you the right to live as you wish!"

(Koji-sama...) Maren's expression changed to a warm smile, (That's right...there are people like Koji-sama, who don't care about such trivial matters.)
Treize too, looked at Koji with admiration, though you couldn't see it, her eyes were locked on him.

"I see it's pointless to talk to you..." She took out a few knives. "Then, let's finish this."

"As you wish...I won't hold back anymore!!! Let's go, Air! Zephyr Drive!" He shouted.
[Roger!] //You can play 'Pray' insert song now XD

A Belka triangle appeared under Koji and he was surrounded by a green wind.
[Schwertfechter Form] As Air announced, Koji's barrier jacket changed to its alternate style, adding more protection to the torso and legs.

Then, Air left Koji's grip and floated in front of him, [Exprozion!] it loaded two cartriges.
[Zwilling Form!] it began to spin, splitting into four parts, twin swords and twin bracers with green jewels mounted on them.
Koji thrust his arms forward and each bracer attached to their respective arm.
[Connect!] It confirmed a successful attachment.

Still floating, Koji grabbed the twin swords on at a time and swung them, dispelling the wind that surrounded him.
(PS: Ignore the markings on his face...I'm just recycling the drawing for this scene )

"So, this is your trump card." Cinque looked at him.
"Then, I'll show you mine..." With a movement of her arm, a large amount of Stingers appareared around her.

"I see..." Koji said very calm. "But, that won't stop me!" His expression changed to a determined one and charged at her.
With a flick of the wrist, a single Stinger was launched at Koji, but he dodged it easily.
(He's faster now...could it be that the cloak slowed him down?) She said to herself.

"I won't let you get any closer!" As Cinque shouted, three rows of Stingers surrounded Koji.
Koji quickly reacted and whispered "Activate Contract: Agility Shift", making small golden wings appear on his feet.
An explosion followed, right in the center of the enclosed area.
----------------------------

Cinque protected herself as the shockwaves reached her, "It's over..." She muttered.
But, as the smoke began to fade, she saw a green light shinning through, "What?"

[Docking Complete!] Air announced as the twin swords attached to the bracers on Koji's arms.
Using the blades as a barrel, Koji charged up for a magic attack as a Mid-Childa circle appeared under him.

With his eyes closed, Koji remembered, "Nanoha-senpai...thank you for showing me the way..."
He opened his eyes and shouted, "If my words won't get through, then I'll show you what I mean!"

Cinque gasped, "A cannon attack?" She snapped her fingers and more Stingers appeared.
"Rumble Detonator: Swarm Shift...Fire!" and like a swarm, they rushed at their target.

Spoiler for Hurricane Buster:

"Hurricane...BUSTER!!!" He shouted and the sphere between the blades unleashed its power.
The wind created by the attack affects the Stinger's trajectory, making them hit the walls and explode.

With the beam heading straight at her, Cinque reacted, "Shell Coat: Activate." and braced for impact as the protective dome appeared.
The beam hit the barrier, but it proved to be insufficient to break through.

"It's tough..." He paused. "Air!"
[Roger!] The twin swords loaded two cartriges each.
"Break...SHOOT!" an additional boost of power lauched, pushing Koji back due to recoil.

Upon hitting the barrier, it didn't take long before the barrier began to crack. "Keh." Cinque winced.
Finally giving in, the barrier shattered and Cinque was left defenseless against the beam.

Air released steam to cool down, Koji lowered his arms, panting from the huge consumption of magic.
[Mode Change] Air said, detaching the swords from the bracers, allowing Koji to hold them once more.

The smoke of the explosion began to subside, Koji saw Cinque slowly getting up.
She swayed left and right as she tried to regain her balance, "It's not over yet..." She panted, making more Stingers appear around her.
Koji didn't hesitate and charged at her, "HAAAAAA!" He shouted as he ran.

"Swarm Shift, Fire!" She commanded and the Stingers rushed at Koji.
Going head-on, Koji ran through the barrage of Stingers, grazing him in several places before he reached Cinque.

Koji readied his swords and jumped to strike, Cinque took out a couple of Stingers, crossing them in order to block.
But at the moment of impact, they broke. She had no time to take out more and Koji still had one free arm...
----------------------------

Expecting to be cut down, Cinque was surprised when Koji landed, spinned around and shoved his right elbow against her stomach.
Thrown back, Cinque fell on the floor, near the barrier that Maren put up to keep them from fleeing.

Cinque struggled to get up, "I-It's...not over...yet." She pulled out one last Stinger.

Koji reacted instantly, pinning her down, one blade close to her neck and the other pointed at her.
"It's over..." He said seriously.
"Then go ahead and kill me..." She closed her eye.
"It'd be a waste..." He commented as he let her go.
"What?" She opened her eye.

"If I killed you, who would take care of her?" He said as he looked at Treize.
Cinque looked at her as well, small tears could be seen at the corner of her eyes, along with a worried look.
"Ah..." Cinque let out unintentionally.

Koji got of her and stood up, "You and I aren't that different...we both want to protect what's important to us."
Cinque turned to him, listening to what he was saying.
"And even though you just met her, you want to protect her with all your strength." He smiled.

"How did you-" She looked at him surprised.
"You may not show it, but you're actually a kind person." He smiled at her.

Two scabbards appeared on each side of Koji's belt, sheathing Air's blades into them.
"That's why I said that I'd save you both, so you can take care of her."

Cinque looked at Treize once more, "Onee-san..." Treize said as she looked back.
Looking away, Cinque lowered her head, her fringe covering her eye, (And to think that I was going to take you to Uno...)

Koji turned to Maren, "Maren, it's okay, you can lower the barrier."
"Ah...ok..." She nodded.

The barrier faded away and Maren walked to Koji's side. "You can go to your sister's side now." Maren spoke softly to Treize.
Treize looked at Maren, then at Koji, he nodded at her to confirm.

Walking to Cinque, Treize kneeled and tilted her head, "Onee-san...are you okay?"
Cinque simply nodded, avoiding her gaze.
----------------------------

Sorry...somehow I currently don't have the strength/mood to draw the third picture, namely where Koji pins down Cinque

And as I rewrote the scene, the 'accident' no longer fit (then again, it was just service ).

From here, I'll need episode 26, just to be sure...
I got two choices, depending on episode 26's outcome (aka if Cinque shows up at all)

So...enjoy this piece, I'm going to let myself fall in bed now...
"tsukareta~"

[Keroko]

Originally Posted by Aaron008R

They won't survive without tactics there.

Maybe I should do a piece of the Aurion vs. Aces mock battles... Heavy relieance on tactics and anticipating the unlikely is put to good use there. But I can't think of anything to write for Hayate. Nanoha and Fate are simple enough to emulate. Keroko-chan is no problem since Keroko-kun can give me some input...

Le sigh...

One would think that he could scold her on her lack of physical abillities. But it doesn't look like she listened very well then.

Originally Posted by Aaron008R

I wonder where could we see a chance to use that.

Humongous drama moments.

Originally Posted by Aaron008R

In any case, I think it works. I can almost imagine how frighteningly powerful it is after seeing Nanoha's AMF'd Blaster Mode Pwnage in episode 25... Just take that and add more... 0_0

I'll try to incorporate at least some tactics in her battle, though of course there will be Limit Break H4XX involved (If Nanoha and Fate can do it, then dammit so can I).

Originally Posted by Aaron008R

Anyway, I think I'll be absent for the most part tomorrow... Make sure to pile me up a huge heap of well-made backlog!

I'll try to get that Tesla piece done, then.

Originally Posted by Kha

When Cathedral Terra turned into Chou Ginga I went "HOW THE HECK IS THAT POSSIBLE?!"

"It's Gurren Lagann" That's what I keep telling myself.

Originally Posted by Kha

But the idea to have fleets and fleets of SDs stuck stuck and stuck ever since the Cradle appeared, and suddenly, I found that weird looking Executor-class. And I was sold, though the idea of a transforming battle moon admittably stretches both the limits of science and magic...

...and so I felt, why not? Such is the power of Alhazred.

I've been calling the Crade 'Scaglieti's personal Star Destroyer' before I figured out it was called the Cradle. The idea of fleets of Star Destroyers does apeal to me.

I'll have to admit, I was sorely tempted to give the Rogues a Venator class to cruise around in. I love those buggers, my favourite ships of the prequels.

Originally Posted by FlameSparkZ

*sigh* Feelin' tired -_-

So, here's part 3...

Spoiler for Resolve - Part 3:

"Saved..." Cinque repeated. "There's no point in saving us..." she added.
"Why is that?" Koji asked.
"We are living weapons, and weapons are meant to be used until they break, or are useless..." She continued with her stoic demeanor.
"This life is all we have, we can only live with those like us, becasue we'll never be accepted by others..." She explained.

Maren looked downwards, (I too feel that way about myself...)

Gritting his teeth, Koji couldn't take it anymore and let it out, "CUT THAT CRAP!" Koji furiously shouted.
"Huh?" Cinque let out, surprised. Maren too, raised her head and looked at Koji.
"It doesn't matter if you're a 'living weapon', a device or anything else...If you have a heart, that alone gives you the right to live as you wish!"

(Koji-sama...) Maren's expression changed to a warm smile, (That's right...there are people like Koji-sama, who don't care about such trivial matters.)
Treize too, looked at Koji with admiration, though you couldn't see it, her eyes were locked on him.

"I see it's pointless to talk to you..." She took out a few knives. "Then, let's finish this."

"As you wish...I won't hold back anymore!!! Let's go, Air! Zephyr Drive!" He shouted.
[Roger!] //You can play 'Pray' insert song now XD

A Belka triangle appeared under Koji and he was surrounded by a green wind.
[Schwertfechter Form] As Air announced, Koji's barrier jacket changed to its alternate style, adding more protection to the torso and legs.

Then, Air left Koji's grip and floated in front of him, [Exprozion!] it loaded two cartriges.
[Zwilling Form!] it began to spin, splitting into four parts, twin swords and twin bracers with green jewels mounted on them.
Koji thrust his arms forward and each bracer attached to their respective arm.
[Connect!] It confirmed a successful attachment.

Still floating, Koji grabbed the twin swords on at a time and swung them, dispelling the wind that surrounded him.

"So, this is your trump card." Cinque looked at him.
"Then, I'll show you mine..." With a movement of her arm, a large amount of Stingers appareared around her.

"I see..." Koji said very calm. "But, that won't stop me!" His expression changed to a determined one and charged at her.
With a flick of the wrist, a single Stinger was launched at Koji, but he dodged it easily.
(He's faster now...could it be that the cloak slowed him down?) She said to herself.

"I won't let you get any closer!" As Cinque shouted, three rows of Stingers surrounded Koji.
Koji quickly reacted and whispered "Activate Contract: Agility Shift", making small golden wings appear on his feet.
An explosion followed, right in the center of the enclosed area.
----------------------------

Cinque protected herself as the shockwaves reached her, "It's over..." She muttered.
But, as the smoke began to fade, she saw a green light shinning through, "What?"

[Docking Complete!] Air announced as the twin swords attached to the bracers on Koji's arms.
Using the blades as a barrel, Koji charged up for a magic attack as a Mid-Childa circle appeared under him.

With his eyes closed, Koji remembered, "Nanoha-senpai...thank you for showing me the way..."
He opened his eyes and shouted, "If my words won't get through, then I'll show you what I mean!"

Cinque gasped, "A cannon attack?" She snapped her fingers and more Stingers appeared.
"Rumble Detonator: Swarm Shift...Fire!" and like a swarm, they rushed at their target.

Spoiler for Hurricane Buster:

"Hurricane...BUSTER!!!" He shouted and the sphere between the blades unleashed its power.
The wind created by the attack affects the Stinger's trajectory, making them hit the walls and explode.

With the beam heading straight at her, Cinque reacted, "Shell Coat: Activate." and braced for impact as the protective dome appeared.
The beam hit the barrier, but it proved to be insufficient to break through.

"It's tough..." He paused. "Air!"
[Roger!] The twin swords loaded two cartriges each.
"Break...SHOOT!" an additional boost of power lauched, pushing Koji back due to recoil.

Upon hitting the barrier, it didn't take long before the barrier began to crack. "Keh." Cinque winced.
Finally giving in, the barrier shattered and Cinque was left defenseless against the beam.

Air released steam to cool down, Koji lowered his arms, panting from the huge consumption of magic.
[Mode Change] Air said, detaching the swords from the bracers, allowing Koji to hold them once more.

The smoke of the explosion began to subside, Koji saw Cinque slowly getting up.
She swayed left and right as she tried to regain her balance, "It's not over yet..." She panted, making more Stingers appear around her.
Koji didn't hesitate and charged at her, "HAAAAAA!" He shouted as he ran.

"Swarm Shift, Fire!" She commanded and the Stingers rushed at Koji.
Going head-on, Koji ran through the barrage of Stingers, grazing him in several places before he reached Cinque.

Koji readied his swords and jumped to strike, Cinque took out a couple of Stingers, crossing them in order to block.
But at the moment of impact, they broke. She had no time to take out more and Koji still had one free arm...
----------------------------

Expecting to be cut down, Cinque was surprised when Koji landed, spinned around and shoved his right elbow against her stomach.
Thrown back, Cinque fell on the floor, near the barrier that Maren put up to keep them from fleeing.

Cinque struggled to get up, "I-It's...not over...yet." She pulled out one last Stinger.

Koji reacted instantly, pinning her down, one blade close to her neck and the other pointed at her.
"It's over..." He said seriously.
"Then go ahead and kill me..." She closed her eye.
"It'd be a waste..." He commented as he let her go.
"What?" She opened her eye.

"If I killed you, who would take care of her?" He said as he looked at Treize.
Cinque looked at her as well, small tears could be seen at the corner of her eyes, along with a worried look.
"Ah..." Cinque let out unintentionally.

Koji got of her and stood up, "You and I aren't that different...we both want to protect what's important to us."
Cinque turned to him, listening to what he was saying.
"And even though you just met her, you want to protect her with all your strength." He smiled.

"How did you-" She looked at him surprised.
"You may not show it, but you're actually a kind person." He smiled at her.

Two scabbards appeared on each side of Koji's belt, sheathing Air's blades into them.
"That's why I said that I'd save you both, so you can take care of her."

Cinque looked at Treize once more, "Onee-san..." Treize said as she looked back.
Looking away, Cinque lowered her head, her fringe covering her eye, (And to think that I was going to take you to Uno...)

Koji turned to Maren, "Maren, it's okay, you can lower the barrier."
"Ah...ok..." She nodded.

The barrier faded away and Maren walked to Koji's side. "You can go to your sister's side now." Maren spoke softly to Treize.
Treize looked at Maren, then at Koji, he nodded at her to confirm.

Walking to Cinque, Treize kneeled and tilted her head, "Onee-san...are you okay?"
Cinque simply nodded, avoiding her gaze.
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Sorry...somehow I currently don't have the strength/mood to draw the third picture, namely where Koji pins down Cinque

And as I rewrote the scene, the 'accident' no longer fit (then again, it was just service ).

From here, I'll need episode 26, just to be sure...
I got two choices, depending on episode 26's outcome (aka if Cinque shows up at all)

So...enjoy this piece, I'm going to let myself fall in bed now...
"tsukareta~"

Wow, that was good, and once more the art helps to get a clear picture (Cinque going Gilgamesh rocks! ) When Koji started using his Buster, it reminded me of the Arc en Ciel firing.

And I know how you feel. I'm almost done with the Tesla piece, but I just can't find the strength to finish those last few alineas... Sleep first, I guess.

[Saint X]

@ thread

The Backlog...



IT'S THRIVING!!!


Just watched the latest ep of ZnT

Spoiler for Thoughts:

Nekomodo Lousie is HAXX

Usagimodo Siesta is HAXX3R

Began to Read HnG- already at vol 3

Spoiler for Thought:

Hayate is H4XX
Now i wonder if the Sanzenin Brahmmul (sp) family got formed in this way?
*Poseidon Tama runs after Creator-Kun*

*ahem*
--
*sees remnants of Keroko-Chan festival*

Am i too late?

Oh my...

Just when I was about to bring this up too...

Spoiler for She's more of a man that you guys!: Part A:

Keroko, from all the events happening to her at that day, teary-eyed and tired, blindly enters a room, not knowing the signboard hanging at front with three letters on it.

"Sheesh... what a day this is... am i cursed or something"

She leans on the door, looking more tired. unknown to her, someone was in the bathroom, mildly humming a tune, someone with long violet hair.

"Might as well try and wash this all off..."

She enters the bathroom, undresses and blindly steps into the shower, into...

"Steam?"

"Huh?" a somewhat familiar voice to her came in.

Somehow, a depressed look while inside the shower is always with the head tilted down. And then, Keroko sees something.

"!!!"

"Keroko-san?"

She tilts her head up, seeing the familiar face with long purple hair, tied into a top tail- it was Jun. she quickly tilted her head down and did a double take- and moments later, she simply turned red and overheated.

"Keroko-san!"

Half an hour later.

"Uungh..."

Her eyes began to open.

"Ah, you're awake..."

"Jun?"

"I'm glad you're okay..."

"Wait..."

Suddenly, her vision was filled with Jun's face- instantly snapping her back to that scene.

"Otoko... Otoko... Otoko... Otoko... Otoko... Otoko... Otoko... Otoko... "

And with that, she fainted again.

"Keroko-san!!!"

BORED- WILL CARRY ON LATER!!!

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And speaking of Keroko, maybe a backstory on the dual wield as well?

It's a bit modified from the original line.

Spoiler for Idea:

I'll give you half my heart, to make you whole... use this life for the greater good...

[Dream_Traveller]

Originally Posted by FlameSparkZ

*sigh* Feelin' tired -_-

So, here's part 3...

Spoiler for Resolve - Part 3:

"Saved..." Cinque repeated. "There's no point in saving us..." she added.
"Why is that?" Koji asked.
"We are living weapons, and weapons are meant to be used until they break, or are useless..." She continued with her stoic demeanor.
"This life is all we have, we can only live with those like us, becasue we'll never be accepted by others..." She explained.

Maren looked downwards, (I too feel that way about myself...)

Gritting his teeth, Koji couldn't take it anymore and let it out, "CUT THAT CRAP!" Koji furiously shouted.
"Huh?" Cinque let out, surprised. Maren too, raised her head and looked at Koji.
"It doesn't matter if you're a 'living weapon', a device or anything else...If you have a heart, that alone gives you the right to live as you wish!"

(Koji-sama...) Maren's expression changed to a warm smile, (That's right...there are people like Koji-sama, who don't care about such trivial matters.)
Treize too, looked at Koji with admiration, though you couldn't see it, her eyes were locked on him.

"I see it's pointless to talk to you..." She took out a few knives. "Then, let's finish this."

"As you wish...I won't hold back anymore!!! Let's go, Air! Zephyr Drive!" He shouted.
[Roger!] //You can play 'Pray' insert song now XD

A Belka triangle appeared under Koji and he was surrounded by a green wind.
[Schwertfechter Form] As Air announced, Koji's barrier jacket changed to its alternate style, adding more protection to the torso and legs.

Then, Air left Koji's grip and floated in front of him, [Exprozion!] it loaded two cartriges.
[Zwilling Form!] it began to spin, splitting into four parts, twin swords and twin bracers with green jewels mounted on them.
Koji thrust his arms forward and each bracer attached to their respective arm.
[Connect!] It confirmed a successful attachment.

Still floating, Koji grabbed the twin swords on at a time and swung them, dispelling the wind that surrounded him.
(PS: Ignore the markings on his face...I'm just recycling the drawing for this scene )

"So, this is your trump card." Cinque looked at him.
"Then, I'll show you mine..." With a movement of her arm, a large amount of Stingers appareared around her.

"I see..." Koji said very calm. "But, that won't stop me!" His expression changed to a determined one and charged at her.
With a flick of the wrist, a single Stinger was launched at Koji, but he dodged it easily.
(He's faster now...could it be that the cloak slowed him down?) She said to herself.

"I won't let you get any closer!" As Cinque shouted, three rows of Stingers surrounded Koji.
Koji quickly reacted and whispered "Activate Contract: Agility Shift", making small golden wings appear on his feet.
An explosion followed, right in the center of the enclosed area.
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Cinque protected herself as the shockwaves reached her, "It's over..." She muttered.
But, as the smoke began to fade, she saw a green light shinning through, "What?"

[Docking Complete!] Air announced as the twin swords attached to the bracers on Koji's arms.
Using the blades as a barrel, Koji charged up for a magic attack as a Mid-Childa circle appeared under him.

With his eyes closed, Koji remembered, "Nanoha-senpai...thank you for showing me the way..."
He opened his eyes and shouted, "If my words won't get through, then I'll show you what I mean!"

Cinque gasped, "A cannon attack?" She snapped her fingers and more Stingers appeared.
"Rumble Detonator: Swarm Shift...Fire!" and like a swarm, they rushed at their target.

Spoiler for Hurricane Buster:

"Hurricane...BUSTER!!!" He shouted and the sphere between the blades unleashed its power.
The wind created by the attack affects the Stinger's trajectory, making them hit the walls and explode.

With the beam heading straight at her, Cinque reacted, "Shell Coat: Activate." and braced for impact as the protective dome appeared.
The beam hit the barrier, but it proved to be insufficient to break through.

"It's tough..." He paused. "Air!"
[Roger!] The twin swords loaded two cartriges each.
"Break...SHOOT!" an additional boost of power lauched, pushing Koji back due to recoil.

Upon hitting the barrier, it didn't take long before the barrier began to crack. "Keh." Cinque winced.
Finally giving in, the barrier shattered and Cinque was left defenseless against the beam.

Air released steam to cool down, Koji lowered his arms, panting from the huge consumption of magic.
[Mode Change] Air said, detaching the swords from the bracers, allowing Koji to hold them once more.

The smoke of the explosion began to subside, Koji saw Cinque slowly getting up.
She swayed left and right as she tried to regain her balance, "It's not over yet..." She panted, making more Stingers appear around her.
Koji didn't hesitate and charged at her, "HAAAAAA!" He shouted as he ran.

"Swarm Shift, Fire!" She commanded and the Stingers rushed at Koji.
Going head-on, Koji ran through the barrage of Stingers, grazing him in several places before he reached Cinque.

Koji readied his swords and jumped to strike, Cinque took out a couple of Stingers, crossing them in order to block.
But at the moment of impact, they broke. She had no time to take out more and Koji still had one free arm...
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Expecting to be cut down, Cinque was surprised when Koji landed, spinned around and shoved his right elbow against her stomach.
Thrown back, Cinque fell on the floor, near the barrier that Maren put up to keep them from fleeing.

Cinque struggled to get up, "I-It's...not over...yet." She pulled out one last Stinger.

Koji reacted instantly, pinning her down, one blade close to her neck and the other pointed at her.
"It's over..." He said seriously.
"Then go ahead and kill me..." She closed her eye.
"It'd be a waste..." He commented as he let her go.
"What?" She opened her eye.

"If I killed you, who would take care of her?" He said as he looked at Treize.
Cinque looked at her as well, small tears could be seen at the corner of her eyes, along with a worried look.
"Ah..." Cinque let out unintentionally.

Koji got of her and stood up, "You and I aren't that different...we both want to protect what's important to us."
Cinque turned to him, listening to what he was saying.
"And even though you just met her, you want to protect her with all your strength." He smiled.

"How did you-" She looked at him surprised.
"You may not show it, but you're actually a kind person." He smiled at her.

Two scabbards appeared on each side of Koji's belt, sheathing Air's blades into them.
"That's why I said that I'd save you both, so you can take care of her."

Cinque looked at Treize once more, "Onee-san..." Treize said as she looked back.
Looking away, Cinque lowered her head, her fringe covering her eye, (And to think that I was going to take you to Uno...)

Koji turned to Maren, "Maren, it's okay, you can lower the barrier."
"Ah...ok..." She nodded.

The barrier faded away and Maren walked to Koji's side. "You can go to your sister's side now." Maren spoke softly to Treize.
Treize looked at Maren, then at Koji, he nodded at her to confirm.

Walking to Cinque, Treize kneeled and tilted her head, "Onee-san...are you okay?"
Cinque simply nodded, avoiding her gaze.
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Sorry...somehow I currently don't have the strength/mood to draw the third picture, namely where Koji pins down Cinque

And as I rewrote the scene, the 'accident' no longer fit (then again, it was just service ).

From here, I'll need episode 26, just to be sure...
I got two choices, depending on episode 26's outcome (aka if Cinque shows up at all)

So...enjoy this piece, I'm going to let myself fall in bed now...
"tsukareta~"

The chapter is revealed at last! An interesting talk between Koji and Cinque, an even more interesting duel, and an even more interesting exchange of truthful words at the end. Combining Cinque's Stingers with Gate of Babylon was a good idea, too.

All in all, a splendid read.

Eh, it seems fatigue has taken a toll on my mind...no new material as of yet, but..."expect something". Yes, sue me for my lack of contributing.

*Flees.*