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Who: All Draftees
What: Killing Third Party members and taking names
When: 7/26 - 7/31
Where: Sirry Crags
Summary: Mass-interaction for those out on the battlefield. Feel free to make team threads along with individual ones or however you wish. Action tags are fine here along with prose. For those plotting mischief, this is the place to do it.
Rating: R for the likely violence since killing will most definitely happen, but this is more for interactions during the battles.

[And early on the 26th everyone gets sent out. Thanks to Caesar's organization, most everyone has been placed in groups, even if some people plan on leaving their groups at some point. Check out this post for the details. If you haven't posted to this post and want your character on a team, please do so.]

Special note: Ignore the comments that said there would be 400, that has been retconned and we were told 1200 Third Party members from the start. Enjoy killing them off and taking names.

Special note 2: I asked Akai if any of the Third Party will be coming and dealing with their incapacitated allies, and they will. So assume that unless something is done to prevent this, those injured Third Party members may come back later healed and ready to attack again (though possibly not as effectively).

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[Vash can be found mostly sticking to his group. He’s taking his challengers by knocking out or crippling them, although he may fall behind at points in order to stop and help any Third Party members that may have possible fatal injuries. Anyone who may get the great idea to finish off any of the people he’s stopped will find a warning shot being fired their way.

Not only that, but he will probably be getting on the bad side of most of his teammates. When he doesn’t have his hands full fighting he will be doing his best to stop other characters from landing killing blows. Not that he’s doing it all the time, just when he can, and he won’t be hurting his teammates to stop them.

When the fighting slows and they get a break he is going to be mourning the lost. Literally standing there and quietly crying over the slaughter. So there are plenty of times to yell at him or even people outside of his party to find him if they really want to.]

(ooc: I’m open to conflict and Vash being injured. Not looking to kill him, but otherwise feel free to go nuts at him. I also realize not everyone wants a pacifist getting in their way so I figured I’ll try to keep all of Vash’s ‘heroic’ acts here. Or feel free to send me a message if you’d like him elsewhere.)

Edited 2010-07-27 18:52 (UTC)

[Rydia will remain with her group at all times, if it can be helped. She's quick and decisive when it comes to their enemies, blasting them with lightning, ice, and additional spells. Even that whip sees usage, mostly in hopes of seeing its paralysis-magic take effect.

Despite her power, Rydia isn't reckless. She'll be hanging in the 'back row' so as to use her magic unhindered, while protected by those more adept at physical fighting. Overall, she takes care to remain relatively close to Cecil, Golbez and Kain (when the latter isn't in the air), though won't let any of them hinder her from doing her part.

Since her healing magic doesn't work outside the barrier, she'll be relying on Cecil's meager healing skills or the group healer, though will do her part with actual first aid, should their magic run out. It's also inevitable that she'll become wounded in the fighting, but she'll behave long enough to get healed. Whenever there's a lull in the action, she'll be doing things like encouraging others to rest for a moment, pass around rations, and so on. As much as she can, Rydia will want to take care of everyone.]

[China will be ~~stalking~~ following any members of his team, presumably from an area of higher elevation, his rifle slung over one shoulder. Where it's needed (and wherever he sees team members stopping to fight in close-range), he'll be dropping into a crouch and sighting through the scope to assist in taking down any of the Third Party members from a distance.

During any moments of downtime, he'll be stopping to sit on the nearest rock to check and reload his rifle and pistol to assure they're still in working order, expression unreadable. He may also slide down the slope to check on any teammates close by, but will eventually be returning to a higher spot to keep an eye out.]

[Being at full power now with the help of the Chaos Emeralds he had received, and being at full speed has given Sonic the chance to explore his own assigned region, as well as the rest of the land and other targeted locations. He knew he had to see how his friends were doing, and traveling either on foot or through the sky took almost no time at all.

Despite the landscape being black and white, Sonic had no problem with glowing as he did since it was daytime, and standing out as a bright, golden yellow color. If any enemies came his way, he quickly dealt with them, although none of them were exactly pushovers. It was like the invasion all over again.

In the midst of the fray, he saw Rydia and the rest of the FFIV crew in action. After the Summoner had just finished casting her last ice spell, Sonic joined her and gave her a nod and a smile, but remembered to keep his guard up at all times. The battle was really just getting started.]

Seems like you're doin' all right, Rydia! I'll give you a hand here before headin' back down to my area.

[OOC: Members of Team A(wesome) feel free to post here with your individual threads or kickstart any plots you have with other characters! Same goes for anyone interacting with them. 8|b]

[There may be a skeleton popping in a couple times a day, Vash. He doesn't stay long - he has another team to keep track of after all. Just long enough to make sure you're playing nice with the other kids and that you haven't pestered said kids into dismembering you to get away from your Love and Peace (TM) speeches.

Probably won't stay and chat unless he's called over, but there will be plenty of opportunities to catch him before he ninja-pirates his way out.]

[Most days Brook will probably find Vash fighting and holding his own just fine. He notices each time you drop by, but doesn't always acknowledge when he has his hands full.

Although at the end of one day when he happens to catch him during a lull in the fighting, he can find the gunman standing with his head down, arms to his sides, looking around at the bodies strewn about the ground. He's shaking slightly.]

[A black-suited ninja perches in a black tree, looking down at a white building.]

[He touches a button on his headset.]

A-Leader... I found a building. Looks deserted.

[He makes his way around to the far side. Yep. Definitely no signs of life here.]

What's your status?

[Golbez is one of those unique fighters who is halfway between frontline combatant (due to his heavy armor and the sheer force his punches pack) and rearguard mage (due to his arsenal of deadly magic spells). He's positioned himself at pretty much the direct middle to take advantage of both of those states, giving him room to prep a few spells of his own while allowing him to strike directly at any Third Party members who get too close to the rear fighters.

This also places him at possibly the ideal spot to bellow orders and be heard by all of his team, which he will be doing. Whether a character listens to his commands is entirely up to the player, of course, but it's worth keeping in mind that Golbez A: is very large, B: possesses a deep, authoritative and commanding voice, and C: does seem to know what he's doing.]

[Given the landscape and those who were trying to blend in with it (including Rydia herself), it easy to spot the bright contrast that was Sonic when he approached. She spared him a surprised glance, though quickly had to divert her attention. Only after casting Sleep and Bio on the nearby enemies, making them easier targets for the group, could she spare him a nod and a word.]

Thanks, Sonic! That's always welcome. I'm glad to see you holding your own, too. Not that it surprises me....

[She flashes a confident grin, then lashes her whip out at the nearest target.]

[Golbez is usually sheltering Rydia from attack while hurling his own magic at the enemy, or just punching them and launching swift hand lightning bolts if they get too close. He just shrugs off any blows that land on him, none of them seemingly able to get through his armor (that's what reminding your Paladin brother to cast Protect on you before the battle will do for you, kids) and most of the commands he gives on the battlefield are to her, because he knows she'll heed him.

Of course, there are other long-range fighters in the group, so every so often he'll be away from her to shelter one of them for a moment, but he always comes back fairly soon.]

They cannot last long at this rate of attrition. I only hope Cecil and Kain will have the wisdom to fall back when they begin to tire.

[Of course Rydia listens to Golbez, both knowing that he knows what he's doing and that she might have to compensate for a certain ornery dragoon. She'll sensibly be in the back, ready to use her whip if she must but for the most part simply using one of her rods or casting spell after spell. She hasn't had to fight so intensely in a long time and the combat will take its toll, but she's determined to keep going for as long as she must.

As she attempts to look out for everyone in the group, Golbez is naturally included. She'll do her best to pick off targets before they get too close and prevent opponents from ambushing them from behind. The only time when she isn't actively watching his back is when she's forced to get healed but other than that, she's ready and willing to help him every step of the way.]

[For the first time in months, Rydia wishes she hadn't forgotten her White Magic spells. Having a few buffing spells along with healing magic would certainly come in handy about now. However, she doesn't dwell on 'what ifs' for too long and instead focuses on her potential for massive damage instead. She may not be able to work as a Summoner at the moment, but as a Black Mage, she's very, very good.

Golbez's protection is welcome, knowing that she needs someone for that and having complete faith in him. At his words, she nods, starting to feel a little weary but not so much that she'd admit to it yet.]

Let me deal with Kain; he would keep going just to spite you, otherwise. I'm sure you can handle Cecil, if need be.

[If Golbez knew what she was thinking, he'd probably remind her that specializing brings, and point out that she likely wouldn't be able to cast Flare or Meteo without it. And also that there's no one he'd rather have watching his back in a fight like this.

That statement gets a quiet, accepting nod.]

I know. [A soft chuckle comes from his helmet.] You never cease to remind me how glad I am that you and I are on the same side, Rydia.

[Rydia's presence makes Golbez nothing but grateful. Having someone to keep their back safe and destroy enemies before they can reach the group is absolutely terrific, and the fact that it's someone he doesn't feel he has to expend extra worry on helps even more.

When she gets injured, he's the first one to demand that she withdraw to the healer. Though it's unnerving, holding out while she's gone isn't all that bad. By this point most of the attempted ambushes have been destroyed and the Third Party's offensive is starting to dull with the losses they've sustained. When she returns, he calls out.]

Are you fully recovered?

[Without ears, Brook can't really wear his headset, so he opts just to use the phone itself after Usopp explains how it works to him.]

A leader...? [Ponder, ponder.] There's no one around but myself- Oh! You mean me then. [He's not used to going by titles.] Just 'Brook' should suffice, Donatello-san!

We've just defeated a group of Third Party members. Everyone that is here with me doesn't look any worse for wear, aside from a few scrapes that Chopper-san is seeing to. We should be moving on shortly.

Have you found anything of interest at the building?

[That's not a look he can so blithely walk away from. Brook pauses for a moment, taking in the surroundings first, and then walks forward to stand beside him.

He says nothing for now, just continues to look Vash over.]

Sorry. Battle habits.

[He moves closer to the building, to peer through some windows.] A lot of equipment here. Couldn't say whether any of it still works...

Building is three miles northeast of our drop-off point. Steep terrain, not a lot of cover. I've been seeing random patrols of these Filials. Move carefully.

[He touches another button on his headset, to switch channels.] Raph, I gave Brook my location. Follow the team.

[High above the skies of the combat zone, a lone fighter jet (http://gallery.top-aviation.net/albums/userpics/10009/AC4_SU37.jpg) tears through the sky. It's impossible to miss the loud roar it makes in the sky, ripping the air into contrails around its wings. It moves faster than sound, but maneuvers gracefully and quickly, swooping down like a bird of prey, launching barrages of gunfire, missiles of various sorts, and bombs. Very little stands to oppose it up in the sky and any Third Party members who attempt to draw in close to this plane are shredded by its vulcan gun.

Thirteen has kept his journal in the cockpit. The lack of issued radios make no other communication viable, though this will do in a pinch. For the moment, he's prowling the skies looking for prey, and he opens up a voice line.]

Yellow 13, skies are currently sterile. Any groups that need air support, request it on this line. Group D, report status. Over.

[Vash looks briefly towards you as you approach then looks away when he sees who it is.] Brook, I'm glad you're alright. [Doesn't even pretend to smile, he's too tired.]

Likewise.

How are you holding up with it all?

[Having finally arrived at the river, Sokka has been able to take up a defensive position. There's not a whole lot of time before the next wave is on them, so he takes a moment to go over his personal inventory. The exploding boomerangs had come in handy and fortunately he had plenty more. Not so much with the smoke bombs, which were in small supply. There was still hours left in the day. He had to make it last. Better to save them, for now.

Spotting incoming TPs, he readies himself for their aerial assault. It's times like this where something like a jetpack or Appa would really come in handy.]

Why...

Why must people kill each other? How can their hearts be so... cold?

[Rydia nods quickly, as though to ward off any doubts. She wants to be out there fighting alongside him and won't allow any injuries to keep her away for longer than necessary, while the healing magic lasts. Hopefully, it will for a while yet.]

I'm fine. Don't worry about me, I can keep going.

[She strides back over to her usual position, glancing around warily and ready to deal out more damage as need be. That isn't to say she won't be grateful for a reprieve, though.]

Their strength is waning, isn't it? At least, for now....

[Rydia flashes him a quick grin.]

You know the feeling is mutual, right?

[Though willing and able to keep talking, she doesn't let that distract her from their surroundings. The green-haired woman takes care to remain alert to their surroundings, ready to fire off a spell at the first sign of enemy approach.]

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