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We're more than carbon and chemicals

Who: All Draftees
What: Fighting Third Party
When: 26th, 27th, 28th, 1st, and 2nd
Where: The Southern Farmlands
Summary: See here for overall details.
Rating: Probably gonna be gorey in places :|a

DOESN'T NEED A CUT. People should know how this works, if not, just follow other people's lead. I'm gonna set up some strategist threads at the top, for the four strategists to use if they want to, otherwise people should start their own threads.

((Mod Note: Since this has been asked a few times, just fyi, the livestock do not talk. Happy hunting!))

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[By contrast, Sanji isn't appreciating the gang-up on Richard when he gets a look around. As nice as it is to see the man putting forth some effort, it's all too clear he shouldn't be out in battle. Damn Malnosso. He's gonna have words for the latter, fruitless as that might be.]

Oi. Need some help? [He'll get it either way, and quickly deals with two by kicking one into the other like a pinball. They go flying into the background]

[It takes Richard's mind a moment to even process what's going on-- by the time it does, the two opponents have already been sent flying, making whether or not he wanted help a moot point. Which is probably a good thing considering that he looks torn as to whether he should even accept it, but he relents at last with a tired nod.]

Thank you.

Shouldn't you be with the defense group? [Preferably resting near the area with all the doctors. And not fighting]

...

[... just where is he right now, anyway? Everything is sort of one big blur in his mind; he's just been following Asbel around for the most part.]

[Oh boy. He can see where this will lead]

Tch. Where's Asbel? [Though right after the question, he shakes his head with a grunt]

No, forget it. I need to get you out of here.

[Fortunately, Richard seems perfectly agreeable to this and nods, then regrets that action when it makes his head spin more. Lead away, Sanji; he's not going to protest at all. He trusts you.]

[A nod - good. Now Sanji doesn't have to toss you over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes.

It's along the track back to safer ground that Sanji notices just how far they're out. Too far. And it might not be the first day, when fighting was fiercest, but he's got a sick swordsman on his side that he must protect - a whole different ball game from fighting for yourself.

Unfortunately, the enemies seem to unconsciously realize this too. There's a group of twenty or so circling the area, and damn it, Sanji can tell immediately when they spot them: their wings shift in the sky, narrow as they fall closer with swords bared. And while technically he could take them all out in one go, with Richard around... damn. He won't risk lobbing the guy's head off.

Zoro, he could really use you as a projectile today.]

Shitty wing-men... [stopping them both. A quick glance shows the area is clear of any possible hiding places. They'll both be fighting] You ready, Richard?

[The look on Richard's face makes it clear that he is very much not ready; nevertheless, he nods, grip tightening on his sword in more of a symbolic gesture than anything else. It isn't even that he cares that much about his own safety-- he doesn't want Sanji to get hurt for him. For that, he'll fight.

There's arles gathering, flickering around his body as he prepares to cast, though it falters a few times, interrupting the spell. It's proving far harder than he'd thought to concentrate, even more so now that they're surrounded like this.]

[So long as there's no Shifter in the ranks, they can get through this without too much bloodshed on their side ... or so Sanji hopes. There's only one way to find out.

But he can't afford to wait for Richard to get his spell off the ground. When the first wave of five start to descend, Sanji launches himself up - he'll bring the fight to them, and hopefully give his comrade the time he needs. Just don't take too long, Richard. Sanji may be fast and strong, but the Third Party have the clear advantage in the air. He only manages to smash one enemy into another, then drive his foot down on the third's spine, before two sneak past to pick on what they see as the weakest]

Oi! Richard!

[It's sheer instinct that leads Richard to whirl around and lash out with his rapier, catching one Third Party member right across the chest with the blade before he's even aware of what he's doing. The wounded one falls back, only to be replaced by his companion, and he's out for blood now that the others have been injured; he feints a strike, then darts to the side suddenly, trying to come around at Richard from behind before the king has the chance to even react.]

[Damn it. And Sanji's too far to provide support at the moment, still coming down from the fall. In fact, he's gonna be a little busy soon - another five are on their way, and looking none-too-pleased at the blond chef who took out three fighters in one go.

But fuck 'em right now. It might be stupid, but Sanji hits the ground running and rushes back for where Richard is anyway. He can not let the guy die on him now]

[At least Richard's instinctive reactions are still intact, slowed though they might be-- he flings himself sideways in an awkward cross between a roll and a fall just in time to dodge the blade that goes whistling right through where he was just standing. But that also leaves him open as he tries to scramble to unsteady feet and reach for the rapier that's managed to slip from his grasp as he tumbled to the ground...]

[Asbel had spent most of the day watching and guarding Richard, with Tear as support. But in the heat of the battlefield, at some point, they had gotten separated.

But finally, he found Richard. ...And he's in trouble! And so is Sanji! Okay, time to save Richar--Wait, but Sanji's also in trouble! And he's rushing to save Richard! Okay... Time to help Sanji then...

Running towards the soldiers pursuing Sanji, Asbel draws his sword, but then disappears in a flash, suddenly appearing next to three of the soldiers chasing Sanji, striking them and taking them out with an Aurora Lotus attack. After landing from the attack, he calls out to his friend.]

Richard!

Kuroa Ryuo Zue Toue Ryuo Rei Neu Ryuo Zue...

[Tear's Force Field manages to deflect any of the soldiers still coming their way, providing brief protection to their group as she rushes to Richard's side, silently cursing herself for having allowed him out of her sight. It had been careless of her, and she did not intend for it to happen again now that they found him.

Quickly she manages to strike down the soldier who had been attacking the king, piercing the wings with her staff to the best of her ability. If he survived, she would be ready to take him down again.

Turning to Richard now, her guard still at its height while preparing to heal him if need be.]

Your Highness, are you all right?

[Oh, so there you two are ~~oi, and who's that gorgeous lady~~. You guys suck for taking so long.

... Well, not Tear on principle, but damn it, Asbel, put a leash on your king. Sanji halts upon seeing Richard's got the support he needs, turns on his heel and with a mouth set in annoyance like he's lost his nicotine kick, marches right back to his original offensive position.

A good thing, too. The last wave consists of ten, all swooping quickly down on the group. Sanji's just glad he's got assholes to take his adrenaline rush off on]

Damn winged-bastards... [Another launch into the air, with a right leg that's glowing red hot and angry, and punches down on six of them as Sanji spins in the air with a yell - the bodies go down like bullets]

Y-yes, I'm fine.

[It takes him a moment to get to his feet, and once he does, he stands, swaying, as he tries to regain his balance. Sanji's action draws his eyes up to the air... and then he sees them, the four fighters still remaining, still swooping towards them, though they seem somewhat more hesitant now that the chef has just taken out six of their number.

Too many for an Avenger Bite. And so Richard's crouching down into a casting pose and forcing his brain to focus on the spell, no matter how hard it may be. Just a little more... a little more...

... and with a triumphant cry of "Lightning Blaster!", a bolt of purple lightning erupts outward from his hand, which he then sweeps around in an attempt to catch all four Third Party members in its arc.

The spell completed, he falls to his knees, breathing hard.]

Edited 2011-02-28 17:13 (UTC)

[Lightning Blaster... That was one of Cheria's spells... When did Richard learn THAT?

...No, never mind. Questions can come later. Asbel goes after the four remaining that Richard had just hit with Lightning Blaster, striking them with an Infernal Torrent, followed by a cry of "I'll tear you to shreds!", finishing them off with a Blade Tempest, ending in a sword sheath.

Okay, time to run over to Richard and check on him.]

[Tear immediately begins to cast First Aid on Richard when he falls to his knees, watching closely as the soft green light envelops him while doing her best to keep him sitting up. It won't do much to actually make him get well sooner, but it would alleviate his symptoms for now. Meanwhile she is biting back her urge to chastise him; there would be no use doing that when the deed is already done and there were still other soldiers around.

Her eyes turn to Asbel as he approaches, mouth set in a grim line. How could the Malnosso force him to fight when he clearly is not in the right state to do so?] We need to get him out of here, closer to the non-combatants if need be.

[Sanji, being the last to approach, double-checks to make sure the skies are clear before giving his attention to Richard on his knees.]

... We'll take him to a guy named Law. He's the head of the makeshift medical center up where the defense is strongest. There's plenty of fighters who'll keep the area safe and let him rest.

[It takes Richard a few long moments before his breathing steadies enough for him to speak. The expression on his face when he finally looks up is one of guilt, and he's barely meeting Asbel and Sanji's eyes before glancing back down again.]

Thank you, all of you. I'm sorry for causing so much trouble.

[Asbel nods at Sanji, then proceeds to get underneath Richard to help him to his feet.]

Richard, you aren't causing trouble for any of us. It's my fault for letting you out of my sight when I should be protecting you.

[Any other time she would have had a harsh reply to that, but Richard seems to be going through so much that she can't bring herself to just yet. It would be better to leave that to Asbel as she stays close by, ready to help carry him if needed.]

Don't worry about it, Your Highness. The important thing is that we get you to safety.

[Sanji turns and says nothing... because frankly, yes, Richard is causing trouble with his attitude and pitiful lack of self-worth. That? Is dangerous on the battlefield. But like Tear's surmised, it's just not the place for it.

He'll wait until Richard is on his feet before leading them all to the medical center]

[Lead away, Sanji, and Asbel, don't mind if he just sort of clings a little bit. You know. For balance.]

(OOC: And here we go! Just hop on in whenever.)

Edited 2011-03-01 23:00 (UTC)

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We're more than carbon and chemicals

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DID SOMEONE CALL FOR A HIJACK? I SURE HOPE SO.

HIJACK PART TWO!

ffff What did I wake up to.

KYO THAT IS A HILARIOUSLY IRONIC ICON USE THERE

I DO WHAT I CAN

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