[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

VS Therian Tornadus Round 2

"We stand together, resolute in our resolve, our justice!"

"Our blades...will break any shield!"

"Our blades...will break any shield!"

It's not just Keldeo's horn that glows this time as he prepares to attack.  It's his entire body as his hair grows longer and general shape becomes more defined.  His horn grows longer not just because it's being extended with energy for an attack, but because it's actually growing longer and more jagged.  No longer is a colt standing before the party.

Keldeo has transformed into his Resolute form!

Kogeki strikes first and fast.  Not quite as fast as in the pictured gif, but fast enough that Tornadus is struggling to follow the little Riolu as he bounces off all the icicles in the room, slashing at Tornadus with every pass!

"Kurayami Omega Arts: Calming Aura, Ice Crushing Cutting!"

Quick Attack 1

(6)(5)(6)(6)(6)

Critical Hit!

(2) | (2)(5)

Tornadus takes 1 damage from the critical hit!

6/30 HP -2 Pain

The wind barrier takes 1 PDD!

Total PDD: 1

He follows up with a punch for good measure!

"Kurayami Omega Arts: Dusk Veil, Prayer of Shadows!"

Shadow Punch 2

(5)(6)(1)

(2)(3)

No damage, but the wind barrier takes 1 PDD!

Total PDD: 2

And technically, Kogeki wouldn't be able to land the third blow just yet, but Keldeo syncs up with him for a cross attack!

"Kurayami Omega Arts: Cross Edge, Tao Te King!"

"Witness my Resolute Justice!  My ultimate technique!"

Secret Swooorrrrd!!! 1

(6)(4)(6)(4)(2)(2)(1)

4 Spe + 3 Pow + STAB - 4 Def - 1 NVE = 3d6

With Kogeki's help, Secret Sword ignores the damage reduction of the wind barrier!

(5)(4)(2)(4)

Tornadus takes 2 damage!

4/30 HP -3 Pain

The wind barrier takes 1 PDD!

Total PDD: 3

Kogeki's kunai cuts through the wind barrier!  Keldeo's horn doubles in size and cuts through Tornadus from a distance, passing through him physically without Keldeo needing to directly strike him!

And the wind barrier is cut to ribbons by the combination and dissipates!

Kogeki looks exhausted by the time he's finished attacking.  By contrast, Keldeo has taken command, looking incredibly heroic as he finishes attacking in sync with Kogeki!

"Now!  Let's finish this!"

"You've got it!  One angry flying rodent coming right up!"

Spark 1

(4)(3)(1)(6)(5)(2)

(5)(3)
(-)(-)(-)

Tornadus takes 2 damage!

2/30 HP -3 Pain

Madame Twintales almost looks serene as she watches this scene unfold.  "It is time to bring peace back to this sanctuary, this remnant of tragedy.  Begone intruder."

And a beam of ice shortly follows!

Ice Beam 1

(6)(3)(3)(3)(2)(5)(1)(4)

(5)(2)(2)

(-)

Tornadus takes 2 damage and faints!

"KAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWW!!!"

Tornadus screeches in pain as the Ninetales threatens to freeze him in place, and a rush of air fills the room.  Everyone finds it harder to breathe momentarily as all the air in the room gets sucked towards Tornadus, the sound of the bird pokemon screeching becoming more and more muffled as the air in the room continues to be vacuumed into a small space.

Silence.  Complete silence.

Kogeki, as exhausted as he is from putting so much of his resolve into those last few strikes, passes out from the lack of air.

And then the room is filled with what sounds like a violent explosion as dark, shadowy wind explodes out of Tornadus, rushing to all four corners of the room and escaping through any crack in the ice it can find.

And then everything is silent once more as the snow stops falling.

Platina, Kogeki, Kee, and Hoopa all gain 30 exp.

When everyone who's still conscious realizes they can breathe again, they immediately notice three things.

One: Kogeki is unconscious.  A little scratched and bruised from Tornadus's Acrobatics, but otherwise unharmed.  He's passed out purely from exhaustion.

Two: Tornadus isn't unconscious, but seems to be exhausted and is struggling to put himself upright.  He's still in his Therian form as well.

Three: The big door that Tornadus burst through at the start of the fight is still behind them rather than Tornadus.

"Well...all's well that ends well I guess?  Oh, and I hope you guys don't mind, but I took the opportunity to absorb a bit of that power that escaped when you beat that big bird.  Hehehehe~  Oh, it's going to be so much fun to command the wind!"

Hoopa has learned how to call upon the power of Bleakwind Storm!

How do Platina and Kee react?  (As for Kogeki, I have something a little different in mind for him in a moment)

Kogeki's and Keldeo's heroic tag team blitz was quite the sight to behold for the shiny birdie. The defiant shouting, the fernetic energy, the sheer spirit to power through and conquer they most dreadful foes....it all reminded her of the all stories and plays she grew up with. The ones about Heroes, Human and not, defying all odds, overcoming great hardship and adversity to see their quests done,  and by the end of it all standing triumphant.

Seeing the soulful ninja, tired from his near untraceable assault yet so full of resolve and willing to continue and put everything on the line for victory. Seeing the punk star Kee, standing nearby with fur abristling yet strangely joyful, ready to Clash with the Wind God again and again to defend her and everyone else. Seeing everyone else's unrelenting force, the certainty they were righteous in their Actions and that they would win. Seeing it all, seeing the whole group usurp The Therian Tornadous and the explosive outcome....it filled her with wonder. It made her wonder:

'Is this...what it means to be an Adventurer? No...to be Great? To be bold, brave, and Heroic? No matter the odds, no matter the blasphemy, no matter the cost, no matter what?  Or is it more simple? Just standing up for what you believe in, and standing up for others, even if challenges that which should not be challenged? Both? More?

'I...I don't know. Not now. I need time to ponder all this. I do know this for certain, though....'

Platina gazed upon her teammates, panting as she regained her breath and settled herself, not with reverence or awe, but with respect.

'I will learn much from these Heroes. '

In the direct aftermath of the Fight against a God, Platina glances over Kogeki briefly before leaving him alone for the time being. A medic or cleric she is not, and dealing with Exhaustion was an especially tricky matter even in the most ideal of circumstances, let alone out in the Wilds. 

Hoopa's comments earns him a curious and slightly suspicious look, though it's all colored by a sense of ingrained belief and a bit of cowed hesitance. 

"...Not quite how I would put it, but I suppose you are right in the end, oh Great Genie of Portals. That aside, and forgive me for saying this, but are you certain it is a good idea to steal the Divine Power of another Legend? Especially when it was so...corrupted and chaotic? I know not the full extent of your Domains, Authority, and Powers, but surely it would be wiser to not push things so.....brazenly?"

After speaking with Hoopa, she would, after a moment of indecisiveness and worry, puff herself up resolutely and waddled over to the Therian Tornadous, standing before Them with a look of concern and expectation.

"Oh Therian Tornadous, are you well and sound of mind at last? Or are there yet other forces lingering that trouble you so? Please, answer us all..."

(The matter of the Door is being ignored for the time being by Platina, if one is wondering.)