kingofpoisons: (stern)
kingofpoisons ([personal profile] kingofpoisons) wrote in [community profile] rakuen2012-05-26 08:41 pm

Round 9: Conquest

To those who had been in Rakuen a while it was a normal Sunday, the screens telling them to report to the foyer for assembly at 12, Santana making sure that no one got lost or tried to skip.

For those who were new it might seem strange, the angry looking woman on stage surrounded by students in Berets. Flynn, Feferi, Kevin, Suzaku, Golbez and Gino; the prefects of Conquest were joined by Santana when she finished dragging stragglers in.

Day stepped forward and everyone in the audience would experiance a sharp pain. It only lasted a second though and she sighed looking... not angry. But disappointed.

It was potentially more dangerous.

"I know you are better than this. You are either not trying, or this is some form of rebellion but it will stop."

She shook her head, "Some of you," America would be getting a headache as she spoke, "Didn't even fight before the deadline. You barely fought with Fortitude at all. It will change this round."

The Battle Records appeared on the screen behind her. "For Conquest fights, Cirno and Lemina Ausa, Cirno won." Lemina was hit by a penalty, hard enough to make her stagger. "Feferi Peixes and Samuel Henderson, Feferi won." Samuel was hit, "America and Lemina Ausa, America won." Lemina was hit once more.

"Against Fortitude you were pathetic, Lemina lost to Dave," Lemina was hit once again, and to Jake, and she drew with Jade." Just a twinge of pain for that last result, a draw was better than a loss after all.

"But." She glared at them, "At least Lemina actually fought against Fortitude," all the Players but Lemina were hit this time and the battle records faded.

"You better get your acts together, for this next round is our first tournament. A chance to prove your worth and I hope that you do not let me, or Conquest down."

She smirked at them, "Conquest have been chosen to fight first on Monday, which means even if you lose your match you will have to fight again by Thursday or you will be fined. Those that win will fight in the quarter finals, you may use two Weapons for your first fight, chose wisely. Fights outside the tournament are also encouraged, for practice and to gather the Weapons most likely to help you win.

And you better win."

The list of Players came up on the screen, but this time they were in pairs, the list of the first fights. Day read out the names.

"Nunnally vi Britannia vs Stellaluna
Kotaro Mochizuki vs Samuel Henderson
Jadesprite vs Duzell
Sis Strider vs Arthur Pendragon."
stoppedhiding: (dramatic and pretentious keyword)

[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-05-27 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sigh. ]

Children will be children. There likely is nothing we can do to dissuade him, short of showing him firsthand just what the results could be if he were to face somebody significantly stronger than himself. [ Pause. ] Which I do not believe would be wise of us.
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[personal profile] bloodbrother 2012-05-27 07:32 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah. I don't think beating him will be a good idea. He might get mad.
stoppedhiding: (r u for real)

[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-05-27 07:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ And then, a thought. ] While perusing the battle feeds from last round, I noticed that in one instance, a Weapon from Fortitude took possession of his own spear and did battle for himself. If that is possible, then perhaps targeting Kotaro's Weapon rather than himself would also lead to victory.
bloodbrother: (you are mildly suspicious)

[personal profile] bloodbrother 2012-05-27 07:48 am (UTC)(link)
That might work... Feels pretty underhanded, though. [Rubs his head some more.]
stoppedhiding: (bunnies in the moon)

[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-05-27 07:49 am (UTC)(link)
More or less so than fighting a child?
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[personal profile] bloodbrother 2012-05-27 07:59 am (UTC)(link)
Well, it won't hurt him. Which is more important to me, anyway. Hopefully he doesn't pick one of the other kids here. [Like he already has.]
stoppedhiding: (r u for real)

[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-05-27 08:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ Golbez rubs one of his temples in irritation. Trust Kotaro to do something like that... ]

Another thing. As you're once again a Player, let's continue your training this week as well.
bloodbrother: (you called me?)

[personal profile] bloodbrother 2012-05-27 08:16 am (UTC)(link)
Sure. Before Monday, definitely.
stoppedhiding: (r u for real)

[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-05-27 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
[ He nods. ] Tonight, then, in the courtyard again.
bloodbrother: (I'm no one suspicious!)

[personal profile] bloodbrother 2012-05-27 08:24 am (UTC)(link)
It's a date.--Uh well. Not a date. You know what I mean.
stoppedhiding: (bunnies in the moon)

[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-05-27 08:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ He only pauses for a second before nodding. He hadn't been inclined to take it that way; trust Sam to point out the awkwardness of the wording. ]

You've already improved since last Sunday. I trust that you'll continue on that path.
bloodbrother: (mildly befuddled)

[personal profile] bloodbrother 2012-05-27 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah! Absolutely. I expected that troll girl to be pretty strong, but I don't think I was ready for just how strong she was.