Pepper 0 Posted January 30, 2015 #1 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Pepper was on Floor Two. After a long walk with Oske, she finally made it… and it was spectacularly boring. It was mainly woodlands, but a few flat-topped mountains spiked up now and then. Pepper took a look around, then groaned and sighed. “So boooring! Oske, when are you going to make me armor? I’m wandering around naked!†She then hopped on a rock, balancing on it for a moment to announce, “Look, I’m queen of the world!†Her blonde hair was messy from the wind, and she brushed it down with her fingers. She barely noticed a figure standing in the bushes, eyeing them. Pepper turned to look at them, but they ran off. "Hey!" she shouted, running after them. Link to post Share on other sites
Oske 0 Posted January 30, 2015 #2 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 "You're not naked, Pepper," Oske sighed. Her exhale trailed off to become a chuckle. She watched as the little girl jumped up on the rock, balancing an announcing her new rule. She always found Pepper to be a cheerful little girl, despite her rude attitude. In fact, she had been growing rather fond of the little girl. Originally, she just wanted to make sure a little kid didn't die in the death game... but now, she saw how another player could be a true companion without being a lover. Oske was beginning to understand love for someone that wasn't a partner--family love, for someone who wasn't even related to her. "Hey, be careful." Oske heard a rustle in the bushes, and she turned to see a figure disappear. Pepper shouted something, then rushed after the figure. Oske's eyes widened, and she ran after Pepper. "No, Pepper! Don't!" she shouted. Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper 0 Posted January 30, 2015 Author #3 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Pepper let out a shout as she was sent stumbling back with a gash in her chest. The red line glowed for a moment, then remained as a "scar." Her health dropped into the yellow zone, and she winced. She looked up. Whatever had attacked her had been damaged as well, because a health bar appeared to lose one point of health. She looked down to see her dagger was drawn. She was attacked, and without hesitation, she fought back. Standing in front of her was a player. He wore a hooded half-circle cloak over a chestplate and gauntlets, holding a long silver sword with a green trim. He looked terrified. "What the heck!?" Pepper shouted. The player ran forward again, sword drawn. Pepper: 5/9 Oske: 41/41 Draconian: 16/17 Name: Draconian Level: 7 HP: 17 Weapon: Hawthorn Blade (+2 dmg, +1 acc) Skills: Two-handed Sword (Level 2, +2 dmg) Armor: Chestplate (+2 dmg mitigation) Gauntlets (+1 dmg mitigation) ROLL ID: 7960 BD: 7 (2 dmg - 3 dmg mitigation = 1 dmg) MOB: 5+1 (4 dmg) Link to post Share on other sites
Oske 0 Posted January 30, 2015 #4 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Oske jumped over Pepper's injured body, pushing her back in order to protect her. The player's sword tore through her shoulder, taking a single point of her health off. She unsheathed her sword and slashed back, then skidded to regain her footing. She looked up at the player, who had tears running down his cheeks. He was trying to force a smile, but he was obviously losing his mind. She gripped her sword tightly, ready for another attack if she needed to. "What the hell is wrong with you!?" she shouted shakily. The player panted, staring at her nervously. Pepper: 5/9 Oske: 40/41 Draconian: 15/17 ROLL ID: 7961 BD: 8+1 (1+2swordskill = 3dmg - 3 dmgmitigation = 1dmg) MOB: 8+1 (2dmg +2 swordskill = 4 dmg - 4dmgmitigation = 1 dmg) Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper 0 Posted February 1, 2015 Author #5 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Pepper was a little startled by how Oske had swooped into action. She watched as the woman she knew as a friend and possibly a guardian fight for her sake, against another player—that was something Oske had sworn she’d never do. Yet there she was, using her only defense (which was to attack) against a player. The player was green, but he looked like he was going to kill someone. When Oske asked what the hell was wrong with them, the player only anxiously stepped back and let out a shaky laugh. He then ran at Oske. Pepper: 5/9 Oske: 40/41 Draconian: 15/17 Link to post Share on other sites
Oske 0 Posted February 1, 2015 #6 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 As the stranger ran at her, Oske braced herself for impact. As she was slammed into with a sword, she managed to only escape with a scrape. Her scrape was promptly healed thanks to her battle healing skill, and she took a shaking breath. “Answer my question,†she asked, trying to sound kind in order to calm the player down. They were clearly struggling to grip onto their sanity. Oske glanced at Pepper, tilting her head to motion to her. Drink a potion, she mouthed. Pepper: 5/9 Oske: 40/41 Draconian: 15/17 ROLL ID: 7961 BD: 2+1 (fail) MOB: 8+1 (2dmg +2 swordskill = 4 dmg - 4dmgmitigation = 1 dmg) CD: 11 (+1 HP, Oske) Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper 0 Posted February 2, 2015 Author #7 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 The player stared at Oske, still shaking. He backed away, holding his sword in his limp arm but tightly gripped hand. “You… you’re the kind of people that killed him,†he began, shaking like a small, cold, wet dog. “You act high and mighty and protect others just so you can kill them in the end. I’m going live to see the day where everyone dies, because I’m going to make sure I’m the last one alive!†Pepper quickly opened up her inventory and pressed the potion button. She glugged it down, tasting the slightly fruity but mostly medicine-like flavor of the healing potion. Her health bar bleeped, and it returned to a green state. She watched Oske and the stranger have a stand off, unsure of what to do next. Pepper’s heart was racing, and she suddenly began to realize that she was worried about Oske’s safety. Pepper: 9/9 (+5 HP) Oske: 40/41 Draconian: 15/17 Link to post Share on other sites
Oske 0 Posted February 2, 2015 #8 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 “What are you talking about?†Oske breathed, fear twisting around her lungs that were already filled with anxiety. It was very clear that this player was going crazy… but why? What was he rambling on about? The player suddenly ran forward without warning, slashing for Oske’s throat. Oske quickly dodged, escaping with just a scratch on her throat. She swung her sword to try to get the player away from her, giving him a cut on his arm. “Stay back!†she shouted. “Leave us alone!†Pepper: 9/9 Oske: 39/41 Draconian: 14/17 ROLL ID: 8225 BD: 5+1 (1dmg + 2swordskill = 3 dmg -3 mitigation = 1 dmg) MOB: 6+1 (2dmg +2 swordskill = 4 dmg - 4dmgmitigation = 1 dmg) Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper 0 Posted February 2, 2015 Author #9 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Pepper’s heart began to race. Her hands felt numb, and she felt like knots were tied in her leg muscles. She wanted to run right into battle, just to protect her companion. However, she knew that Oske could handle herself… right? Even though Oske clearly seemed to have a grip on herself, Pepper couldn’t help but feel concerned. She didn’t like seeing her with those red cut marks appearing on her skin with very hit. Link to post Share on other sites
Oske 0 Posted February 2, 2015 #10 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 The player paused. Tears began to run down his cheeks, and he bared his teeth in agony. "Why... why? Why'd people like you kill him?" he sobbed, his guard slowly falling. Oske watched as the player broke down into tears. Letting her own guard down, she approached the player with a gentle hand extended. The player snarled in a mocking tone, slashing his sword out after tricking Oske to let herself pity him. She gasped and jumped back, dodging the attack. Pepper: 9/9 Oske: 39/41 Draconian: 14/17 ROLL ID: 8240 BD: 1 (fail) MOB: 4+1 (fail) Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper 0 Posted February 2, 2015 Author #11 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Pepper's legs started to feel... twitchy. She held back a furious scream, and had to use all her might and will to stay grounded. She wanted to run in there and attack the player. Suddenly, flashes appeared in her eyes. She could see her mother, chatting with her comrade and party member. Pepper was far behind, because she had just received the news that floor one had been cleared. As she ran happily towards her mother, she had seen Mommy's head get sliced clean off my the blade. A scream was ready to escape her lips as a blade came close to Oske's throat. Pepper: 9/9 Oske: 39/41 Draconian: 14/17 Link to post Share on other sites
Oske 0 Posted February 2, 2015 #12 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 As she felt her heart beginning to race, Oske had rage unlocked in her eyes. She had never felt so much anger toward a player before that she didn’t know. The fact that he had started this battle with a hit to her beloved Pepper was disgusting. Because he had initiated the fight, Oske knew that this was self defense, and would not be marked as a PKer. So, she let out a furious shout and slashed down. The blade barely pierced through the player’s armor, but did do a little damage. The player, in response, charged forward and drove his sword through her shoulder. Oske shouted in pain, stumbling back. “Why are you hurt? There isn’t physical pain in this world, you idiot,†the player sneered. “Only endless suffering!†Pepper: 9/9 Oske: 38/41 Draconian: 13/17 ROLL ID: 8305 BD: 7+1 (1dmg + 2swordskill = 3 dmg -3 mitigation = 1 dmg) MOB: 9+1 (2dmg +2 swordskill +1crit = 5 dmg - 4dmgmitigation = 1 dmg) Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper 0 Posted February 3, 2015 Author #13 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 The sound of Oske shouting in pain startled Pepper. Her mind was flashing through memories, back in the real world now. Mommy was chopping tomatoes. She had been chopping vegetables for a strange bread recipe with sauces and vegetables mixed into the dough, along with a cheesy, tomato and spinach topping. Mommy had gotten cocky about, and was chopping rather quickly. “Mommy, can I help?†Myricae asked with excitement, only six years old at the time. Mommy looked down at her, still chopping. “No, Myricae, this is dan—OUCH!†Mommy dropped the knife on the ground, gripping her hand in agony. Speckles of red dropped onto the tiled floor. Myricae ran to her side, fear in her eyes. Mommy was bleeding badly. “Don’t…†Pepper breathed, feeling like she was suffocating. Her tough girl act was failing her. She had to stop this… anything… anyone… stop this… Pepper: 9/9 Oske: 38/41 Draconian: 13/17 Link to post Share on other sites
Oske 0 Posted February 3, 2015 #14 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 "I know suffering beyond anything you've seen," Oske snarled, fury blazing around her aura. She dashed forward and slashed down hard over the player's chest, leaving a large gash. The player stumbled backwards, swinging his sword in attempts to keep Oske back. Oske gritted her teeth and readied herself for another attack if the player approached her again. "People like you are disgusting... evil... and blaming it on your pain solves nothing. You think you've seen pain? The pain of death? I've seen the pain of betrayal. I've seen someone you call a friend turn their back and even attack. The world is a cruel place--that doesn't mean you should kill everyone! If anything, you kill yourself..." Her words grew dark, and it was clear that she was speaking from experience. Pepper: 9/9 Oske: 38/41 Draconian: 11/17 ROLL ID: 8349 BD: 10+1 (1dmg + 2swordskill +2crit= 5 dmg -3 mitigation = 2 dmg) MOB: 4+1 (fail) Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper 0 Posted February 3, 2015 Author #15 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Pepper was pulled out of her dark thoughts for a moment to hear Oske’s. She noticed how her companion’s face had darkened and become incredibly somber. The way she spoke… it just about summed up what Pepper had seen. She remembered it so clearly. Her mother was chatting so calmly with her friend, and everyone else slowly left the area. Before she knew it, his axe was aimed and ready. Pepper knew betrayal better than anyone else, she thought... but did Oske know it better than her? Pepper: 9/9 Oske: 38/41 Draconian: 11/17 Link to post Share on other sites
Oske 0 Posted February 3, 2015 #16 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 The player let out a grunt, then ran forward while shouting, “Not before I kill everyone else first!†Oske stepped aside easily, leaving her sword sticking out. The blade slashed through the player’s side, and he whipped around to stare at her in shock. The player’s health dropped into the yellow zone, and Oske’s expression didn’t change. Her breathing was calm and quiet. The player let out a grunt, then ran forward while shouting, “Not before I kill everyone else first!†Oske stepped aside easily, leaving her sword sticking out. The blade slashed through the player’s side, and he whipped around to stare at her in shock. The player’s health dropped into the yellow zone, and Oske’s expression didn’t change. Her breathing was calm and quiet. Pepper: 9/9 Oske: 38/41 Draconian: 9/17 ROLL ID: 8425 BD: 10+1 (1dmg + 2swordskill +2crit= 5 dmg -3 mitigation = 2 dmg) MOB: 2+1 (fail) Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper 0 Posted February 3, 2015 Author #17 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 “O-Oske…†Pepper began, nervously standing in the same position she had been for the entire battle. “He’s… he’s losing health. Leave him alone.†Her voice was scared, and she was clearly starting to fear Oske. Her friend, once a sweet and protective young lady, was turning dark and cruel. She was actually going to kill the player… Pepper: 9/9 Oske: 38/41 Draconian: 9/17 Link to post Share on other sites
Oske 0 Posted February 3, 2015 #18 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Oske could hear that Pepper was speaking, but she barely understood the human language at the moment. The player waved his sword and slashed Oske’s arm, giving her a thin stinging feeling. She ran forward and slammed the blade into his arm as response. The player skidded with his feet on the stone and grass, trying to regain his balance as Oske tried to land a good hit on him. Pepper: 9/9 Oske: 37/41 Draconian: 8/17 ROLL ID: 8432 BD: 6+1 (1dmg+2swordskill = 3 dmg - 3 mitigation = 1dmg MOB: 6+1 (2dmg + 2swordskill =4 dmg -4 mitigation = 1 dmg) Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper 0 Posted February 3, 2015 Author #19 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Pepper wanted to stop Oske, but she was too afraid that interfering would get Oske or herself hurt. “Oske… please…†Pepper started to beg. She felt like her boldness and stubborn personality was melting away, and her throat felt dry. She wanted to stop Oske—to protect her. “Ma… don’t kill him…†she said, choking on her words. Pepper: 9/9 Oske: 37/41 Draconian: 8/17 Link to post Share on other sites
Oske 0 Posted February 3, 2015 #20 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Oske paused. She heard something… strange come out of Pepper’s mouth. Not only was Pepper afraid, which was uncommon for the stubborn and sassy little girl, but she had just called Oske something strange: Ma. Oske looked over her shoulder to glance at Pepper, which was when the player attacked. He slashed for Oske’s neck again, and she quickly dodged and managed to escape with just a scratch. Pepper: 9/9 Oske: 36/41 Draconian: 8/17 ROLL ID: 8438 BD: 2+1 (fail) MOB: 5+1 (2dmg + 2swordskill =4 dmg -4 mitigation = 1 dmg) Link to post Share on other sites
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