Conquest Round Five

[kingofpoisons]

Just like every week before there are announcements on every board, "Please report to the lobby at 12 noon for assembly." Anyone who get lost or try not to attend are dragged there by Santana.

And really, there is good reason not to go. Anyone who has seen the battle records for this week and can count will know that Conquest has lost. Anyone who was in the city two weeks ago, knows how Day feels about losing.

This time Day isn't just annoyed she is livid. Thanks to the attack on her person on Friday night. Adding that to the fact conquest had lost again. She is stood on the stage with Santana, Flynn, Feferi and Gino. When everyone is gathered she glares at them and starts talking, hitting anyone who doesn't shut up with a warning penalty.

"You lost. Again." She wasn't smiling, she wasn't even holding anything to eat in her hand, she meant business this time. "What is wrong with you? You lose by one round winner. If just one more of you had won the round, and really how hard is it? You would have won!"

She glared at them and everyone who had been players the last round would begin to get a headache that built. "I don't care about your excuses, I don't care if you tried your best. You lost. You are pathetic and you will work harder this round. You will work harder or you will be sorry."

The battle records appeared behind her. "Do I need to even go through them? Will hearing about how you losers failed make you fail less?"

"Golbez and Suzaku Kururugi, Golbez won," she shot a blast of penalty towards Suzaku, sharper and more violent then the ones she had used the last time they had lost. He buckled and she smirked. "Suzaku Kururugi and Sis Strider, Sis won." Another stab of pain, "Golbez and Tear, Tear lost but since she is incacipated in the infirmary due to Golbez's win I will deem that punishment enough. Congratulations Golbez, you put a fairy in a coma!" She actually sounded impressed.

Her mocking grin faded and she continued, "Our head Prefect Santana Lopez fought this round, winning both times of course. Congratulations Santana, Golbez, Suzaku Kururugi, I guess it's applaudable that you even tried." She still hit them with penalties though.

"Onto the battles that truly matter, against Fortitude." The page changed, "Suzaku Kururugi won against Sadaharu Inui, Cirno lost against Jade Harley," Here Cirno would get the stab of pain, only lasting a few moments but painful enough to make her stumble.

"Suzaku Kururugi lost against Spain, Golbez lost against Nanashi and Spain." More pain as she pressed onwards, Tear won against Nanashi and Sadaharu Inui, Suzaku Kururugi won against Spain, but lost against Dave Strider and Jade Harley. Are thirteen year olds too difficult to beat?" More pain went his way, "Cirno lost against Marisa Kirisame," and her way also, "Yuki Yagizawa and Sis Strider both beat Dave."

"Finally Santana Lopez won against Jade Harley, which is no surprise, well done Santana."The records disapeared from behind her and she shook her head, "Yuku Yagizawa and Sis Strider both won the round. I can only hope the next group follow do better."

With that the next round players came up on the screan and she read them out.

"Kotaro Mochizuki
John Egbert
Flynn Scifo
Brienne of Tarth
Lemina Ausa"

Usually this is where the assembly ended but this time Day raised her hand, gesturing people to stay still. Her eyes glinted dangerously.

"Losing the round, as bad as it is. Is not what has made me angry today." Okay it was a big part of what had made her angry, but, "On Friday evening I was attacked, in my office. We have told you time and time again, it is not our fault you are here, taking your anger out on us is not necessary or smart." Her eyes glinted again, "I have my suspicions as to who my attacker is, and they will learn. That disobedience is met with punishment. That I cannot be threatened, and it is unwise to try."

At that she turned to Flynn and he crumpled, her and Satana focussed the warning penalty on him. The pain would be too much for him to stand or talk. It lasted for ten minutes, anyone who moved or talked was hit with a warning penalty strong enough to sink them to their knees.

When it was over she stepped away from Flynn, who was curled up on the floor. It would be a few moments before he had the strength to stand. "Dismissed."

Comments

[igirisu]

[ he was one of the few teachers in the room, noticing that Lemina was called.

he could read the look on her face that.... she wasn't very pleased, stepping over towards her ]

Crying won't get you anywhere.

[pennypincher]

...I know. [ She says it with a bit of a pout, though. ] Yeah, okay. Cheering up now!

[ She smiles shakily up at him. ] Looks like I get to be a Player. Do you want to, uh, vow with me, I guess?

[igirisu]

I suppose. Why are you asking me?

[ he raises a brow, his expression slightly amused ]

[pennypincher]

Well, I can't fight without a Weapon, and if I don't fight I'll lose money. And I already kinda-sorta know you, so it's less weird than just going up to a random person.

[igirisu]

Sounds fair enough, I'm in.

[pennypincher]

Mega-cool! [ And there should be a sword-shaped symbol appearing on the back of one of his hands now. ] What kind of weapon do you have, anyway? Do you know?

[igirisu]

[ he looks at his hand a bit taken back, never has he had this experience ]

No, not yet.

[pennypincher]

Lemme find out.

[ She digs through her bag for that... where is it... aha! She pulls out the glove and puts it on her right hand. ] The manual said I can just do this and...

[ She reaches toward his chest to tug out the weapon, whatever it might be. ]

[igirisu]

Wh-what?!

[ THIS THROWS HIM OFF GUARD ENTIRELY. of course, there's no pain but it's still too weird.

eventually out comes a sword type of cane, landing perfectly into arthur's hands ]

This is it?

[pennypincher]

Wow... [ So the manual was right. That doesn't make this any less weird. ] Oh, mega-lame! A sword? Are you serious?!

[tsuntsuns]

[ he frowns ]

What do you have against my sword?!

[pennypincher]

I don't like swords! I used a magic staff back home. [ pout pout ] But I guess I can make do with this.

[ She turns and makes a few experimental swipes at the air. It's clear that she's a complete amateur. ]

[igirisu]

[ she really is an amateur, almost hitting arthur with the sword ]

H-hey! Watch it!

[bloodbrother]

[A little while later, after talking to Lemina...]

Excuse me, you're Arthur, right?

[igirisu]

Yes, one of the teachers.

How may I help you?

[bloodbrother]

My name is Sam, I'm Conquest's medic. [Suddenly he realizes what Arthur is. This just got awkward.] Ah. Someone told me you took a header on the train. Are you alright? [Why are you asking this when you know he's a vampire? stupid self]

[igirisu]

[ oh.... god, he's looking at him like that

HE CAN SENSE IT. he frowns at him ]

Yes, you already know I am.

[bloodbrother]

[Oh shit he thinks he's a vampire aaaaa] Ah. Yeah. I didn't know that before I came over here but now that I am here I do, yeah.

This is going to sound weird but I think this place made me forget what I am. I don't remember being a vampire but my friends and I have found out I have a light sensitivity, and I need blood to keep from feeling like I want to kill people.

Uh. Welcome, I guess?

1/2

[igirisu]

I never said anything about being a vampire.

[ he looks amused... SO AMUSED ]

2/2

[igirisu]

It's true though.

Where do you find your blood at, if I may ask?

I haven't come across that problem yet...

Re: 2/2

[bloodbrother]

[A sigh. He fails at logic and things when he gets flustered.] Actually, we simply asked. I'm a doctor by trade, and I've found a few people that were willing to give it so I have a few pints on hand currently.

[igirisu]

It's that simple? ...

[bloodbrother]

We were surprised too! I guess if you're up-front about not being human [Ow, headache. He flinches.] People are willing to help you out. Granted, if they don't, it could get nasty...

[igirisu]

[ arthur was used to keeping it a secret ]

You mean its better to tell people?

[bloodbrother]

Well, where I come from humans and vampires live amongst each other in relative harmony, aside from religious zealots and your typical ignorant people. But I haven't had any trouble with others here from being who I am.