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Journey to the Ruins(Hana)
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Mar 4, 2021 5:40:36 GMT
"Oooh, that's a big dragon." Hana whispered to herself, unconsciously stepping behind Rush, as the Chrysalimon glared and hissed at the pirates.
"Of course, the orca happens to be working for the enemy. Why should anything ever go our way for once?" Data wearily grumbled with a sigh. "Hana? Would you do the honor?"
"Got it!" Hana replied, giving Data a thumbs up. She held out her digivice, which caused the Hagurumon to be enveloped in light as he digivolved to Guardromon.
"Thank you, Hana." The Guardromon replied, letting out a hiss of steam as he cracked his mechanical knuckles. He was going to enjoy this far more than he probably should. NO ONE threatens Hana and gets away with it on his watch.
"Now, who wants to get their scaly butts kicked first. Eenie, meenie, miny, you die first." Data maliciously said, pointing at various members of the pirates before settling on the Orcamon that had betrayed them. The last three words were absolutely dripping with venom, indicating just how PISSED Data was with the Orcamon.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Mar 4, 2021 9:08:32 GMT
Things began happening fast as Data digivolved to Guardromon and charged forth. "Data stop!" Mandrake yelled but it did no good. Yet before Data could get close Ouryumon looked merely bored as she waved her clawed hand as if signaling one of her crewmembers. Seconds later a Mailbirdramon soared overhead firing at Data sending the bulky champion flying backwards landing on top of Mandrake which rendered the Wizardmon unconscious. Before Lothar could so much as move to his boyfriend's aid more bombs of a different variety began raining down upon the group releasing a gaseous cloud. Lothar coughed as the gas invaded his lungs causing him to collapse to the ground unconscious.
Minutes Later...
Mandrake awoke with a groan his body and head aching something fierce to realize he was bound in chains. Looking around him he saw the others in the same predicament as everyone but Kshin were restrained in the same manner. Sitting up he noticed they were imprisoned in the well but he was glad it was dry or, at least mostly, as a patch of ground in the middle of the well appeared to be wet. "Is everyone alright?" Mandrake asked as he looked everyone over.
"I'm fine, Mandrake." Lothar groaned as he sat up.
"I'm okay but how are we going to get out and stop those pirates?" Kshin asked as he shivered in fear.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Mar 4, 2021 15:45:49 GMT
"Physically, we're fine aside from being trapped in a well. Emotionally? I just want to bang my head against the wall and never stop because of my own stupidity." Data deadpanned. After being captured, Data and Rush had reverted to their Rookie forms to conserve their energy. "I have absolutely no idea how we're going to get out of this mess."
Next to him, Rush was just trying to gnaw his way through the chains binding him. He wasn't having any luck, but he kept trying. Hana was being unusually quiet, as she was deep in contemplation. She considered the possibility of using her digivice's digiport function to escape once they found a way out of their chains, but that would mean abandoning Lothar, Mandrake, and Kshin due to the fact the digiport was only strong enough to let Hana and the twins pass through. She'd never forgive herself if they just abandoned their friends.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Mar 4, 2021 19:14:05 GMT
Hearing their voices Ouryumon's head peered into the well as she smirked at her prisoners. "It seems you are awake but don't worry because after my crew have picked these ruins clean. We will deal with you and I believe I know the best way."
"What do you mean, Ouryumon?" Mandrake said narrowing his sapphire blue eyes.
The gaze surprised the mega level dragon but she kept a straight face as she then said "I was thinking instead of leaving you to die that my crew could make more money by selling the lot of you to slave traders as most of you would be valuable as workers in some capacity." Looking at Hana she then said "As for you, human, your digivice is in the care of the one who will be guarding you while I'm busy." As she disappeared from sight her voice was heard as she said "Keep an eye on them, Orcamon. Who knows what tricks they have at their disposal?"
"Yes, my lady. Good thing that those chains keep them from digivolving or they could be more obnoxious to you." Orcamon's said next.
"Shame they confiscated our things too, Mandrake. Your grapple gun would have been handy in this situation." Lothar said knowing that though Mandrake was an escape artist climbing out of the well would be another matter all together.
The sound of liquid then caught Mandrake's attention as the wet spot on the bottom of the well was not as harmless as it initially appeared at first glance as water began to slowly flow up into the well. "Things just keep getting better and better." Mandrake said sarcastically as he began working himself free before getting to the others. Fortunately Kshin seemed able to swim as he paddled around until the others were free of the chains that bound them. Mandrake then plucked Kshin out of the water as he pondered his next move carefully.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Mar 4, 2021 19:38:36 GMT
Once everyone was free of the chains, Rush quickly went over to pick Kshin up so that he could keep the Dorimon out of the water. Luckily he and Data could float, so they didn't have to worry about swimming. "Rush help Kshin-friend."
"Look on the bright side, at least the rising water can help us get out of the well once it rises enough?" Hana nervously said, trying and failing to hide just how much she was worried by their current situation. She was really regretting the fact she never learned to swim.
"Don't worry, Hana. Just hold onto me. I can't carry you all the way up, but I can keep you from sinking at least." Data reassured the teen.
"Thanks, Data." Hana gratefully replied, as she kept a firm grip on Data. True to his word, he was able to keep her from sinking as the water filled the well.
"Once we can reach the top of the well, someone should distract Orcamon while we try to get Hana's digivice back." Data suggested.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Mar 4, 2021 19:54:30 GMT
Kshin was a bit surprised when Rush snatched him out of his hand but wasn't freaked for longer than a few seconds. While Hana grabbed ahold of Data the water had risen to Mandrake's stomach and was still rising. "Even if we wait long enough the Orcamon would likely see us coming out of the well." Mandrake said as just then a thought came to the crafty illusionist's mind as he said "But what if he thinks we are already dead?"
"What do you mean, Mandrake?" Lothar asked not understanding what was stirring in his boyfriends head at that moment.
"It's quite simple, old friend, I plan on creating an illusion to make Orcamon think we've met our end. However, in order for it to work they have to believe we're in life threatening danger other than the rising water, that is? Hana. Data. Rush. How are you three when it comes to acting?" Mandrake asked for depending on their answers he might have to come up with a plan B.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Mar 4, 2021 20:25:01 GMT
"Well, you don't have to worry about me. I'm already terrified out of my mind right now, so I don't have to fake that." Hana replied to Mandrake's question, a look of confusion mixed with curiosity on her face. "What do you have in mind?"
"That's actually a really good idea, Mandrake. Considering our current circumstances, I'm pretty sure I'm ready to put on the best performance of my life." Data agreed, as he kept a close eye on the slowly rising water level. As it continued to rise, Hana tightened her grip on the Hagurumon. "Hopefully I'll still get a chance to punch that backstabbing orca in the face before we're done on this island. But I can restrain myself for as long as you need me to."
"Rush help too!" Rush added, keeping his arms raised so that the Dorimon in his grip stayed out of the water.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Mar 4, 2021 20:39:18 GMT
"My plan is simple. I will create the illusion of a large digimon that will lunge at us and appear to swallow us alive. However since my illusions vanish upon being touched we will use the rising water to our advantage as we hide underneath the water." Mandrake explained.
"Which means we'll have to dive underwater as the illusion comes at us to make it appear convincing. Clever idea Mandrake." Lothar said his flicking as he heard someone coming.
"That would have to be some scary illusion to be convincing." Kshin said now curious as to what kind of digimon Mandrake had in mind.
As Ouryumon's scent was then picked up, Lothar said "Looks like our hostess Ouryumon is on her way back, Mandrake, meaning our potential audience will be two instead of one."
"Now all we have to do is wait for the right timing everyone." Mandrake said his eyes alive with mischief.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Mar 4, 2021 23:05:37 GMT
"Ooh, this is gonna be good." Hana said with a smirk. She definitely liked this plan. "Let's go for it. I have the utmost faith in you, Mr. Mandrake. Will you still be able to float back out of the water afterwards if you get wet, Data?"
"That shouldn't be a problem. I can handle getting a little wet." Data reassured the girl. "I'm more concerned about your well-being, since you'll need to hold your breath for this to work."
"Don't worry, I can take it. Have a little faith in me, partner. Boop." Hana replied. She used one hand to boop where Data's nose would've been if he had one, causing the machine Digimon to go red with embarrassment. "Now, let's get this show on the road while we still have a chance."
"Rush keep Kshin-friend safe." Rush said to the Dorimon in his arms as the group prepared to dive on Mandrake's command.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Mar 5, 2021 1:19:45 GMT
Ouryumon smugly walked up to the well Orcamon was standing near having not abandoned his assigned post. Near Orcamon was her prisoners' possession. "How are things going my lady?" Orcamon asked with a smile as he knew that Mandrake and company were still where they were confined.
"Other than going slower than I would have preferred, all is going well." she said as she moved to peak into the well seeing not only that water was coming in but it was up to Mandrake's chest. Also despite somehow no longer being in chains the group was still where her men put them. Seeing the annoyed look appear on Ouryumon's face made Orcamon peak into the well.
Mandrake had his audience and focused before softly muttering "Magical Game." When what looked like bubbles from near the group began to build up he opened up a telepathic link with everyone in the well. 'Everyone when I call out now in your minds dive into the water.' he said to them telepathically as the bubbles near them intensified. Then what looked like a tail briefly appeared causing Kshin cry out in fright and add more believability to Mandrake's illusion whether it was the boy's intention or not.
"Please get us out of here. Something has gotten in the well with us." Kshin said with a frightened look in his amber eyes.
Ouryumon said nothing as a massive Leviamon sprung into view before the mega level crocodile dove for the group with wide open jaws. As the illusion was about to make contact, Mandrake telepathically called out to the group. 'Everyone dive now!' Just then the illusion came down on them finishing with a splash and fake blood.
Looking away from the well, Ouryumon and Orcamon were stunned into silence before Orcamon said "Looks like the extra money you would have made selling them was lost."
Ouryumon looked mildly annoyed before she said "Such a shame but I guess now that they are now digimon food, you can help the rest of the crew." With that she walked off and Orcamon quietly followed.
Just then the group came up and Kshin said "Wow, Mandrake, that illusion was real scary. If I didn't know it was an illusion I would of thought it was real."
OOC: Mandrake's telepathic communication
Mandrake uses Magical Game. Magical Game: Creates illusions with no offensive presence. The illusion lasts two posts unless hit. (Cooldown of two posts) Cooldown 0/2
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Mar 5, 2021 2:35:30 GMT
AS Mandrake started casting his illusion, Hana and the twins did their best to look terrified as the illusionary Leviamon's tail came into view. The illusion was s realistic that Hana actually forgot that it wasn't real until Mandrake telepathically told them to dive. As they all dived, it took all of Hana's willpower to avoid freaking out and trying to surface too early. When everyone eventually surfaced, Hana took a deep gasping breath, and maintained an iron grip on Data.
"Oh, please tell me we never have to do that again. I don't think I'd be able to go through that a second time." Hana said, shaking slightly as she held on to Data. If the Hagurumon wasn't literally made of metal, her grip would probably have hurt him.
"I'm just glad they bought our trick. It's gonna take forever to drain all of this water out of my gears." Data said in relief. "Since Rush and I can float, should one of us go up and take a look to see if it's clear for us to try and get out of this stupid well?"
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Mar 5, 2021 2:48:57 GMT
"I think you all handled did well. I'm sorry if I frightened anybody." Mandrake said as he saw Lothar was sniffing the air. "How about it, Lothar, is it all clear?" He asked since Ouryumon and her goons were still wearing those devices that blocked his telepathy from detecting them.
"I no longer smell them so I think it would be safe for Data or Rush to scout ahead if they want to." Lothar said as he had now had his fill of being in that well but knew he could wait a little longer as the rising water had slowed down but was still rising.
When Data complained about the water being in his gears Mandrake was glad his bionic left arm was water proof. He also had a way out of the well that he'd been practicing in secret as a surprise for when it would most come in handy and this skill would likely come in handy now.
OOC: Magical Game: Creates illusions with no offensive presence. The illusion lasts two posts unless hit. (Cooldown of two posts)
Cooldown 1/2
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Mar 5, 2021 3:18:13 GMT
"Well, in that case I'll head up and take a look around." Data offered.
"*Ahem* I'm still right here, you know. Clinging to you so that I don't drown?" Hana sternly reminded her partner, a hint of irritation audible in her voice. Honestly, wasn't she supposed to be the forgetful one?
"I-I mean Rush'll head up and take a look around. Yeah, that's what I said." Data corrected himself with a nervous laugh as he felt Hana's steely gaze boring into him.
"Yeah, that's what I thought."
"Okay. Rush go look." Rush quickly agreed. He gently handed Kshin over to Lothar before darting upwards to the top of the well. Once he reached the edge of the well, he slowly raised his head out to take a peek at the surrounding area. Seeing that there were no more pirates in sight, Rush quickly darted back down towards the others.
"Pirates gone, all clear." Rush told them. "Time to go?"
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Mar 5, 2021 10:44:57 GMT
After a brief disagreement on who would scout ahead Rush shortly floated out of the well before looking around and announcing the all clear. "Now that it's clear I have an ability that I've been trying to master in secret and now is as good a time as any to use it in an actual crisis."
Surprised at this revelation, Lothar said "I had no idea you were practicing something new. Just what kind of ability is this, Mandrake."
"Observe." Mandrake said as he raised his arms while focusing his magic before he said "Divine Transformation!" He was enveloped with a white light before he transformed into a white dove and then began flying out of the well.
Lothar's only response was to whistle in amazement at Mandrake's transformation. It seemed new magic kept coming out of the woodwork with Mandrake. Meanwhile Mandrake landed outside the well and transformed back into his normal form before walking over to Lothar's bag and digging into the Infinity Store inside the bag pulling out the grapple gun before heading for the well and peering inside. "Everyone I have the grapple gun and am about to send down a line with my grapple gun." Mandrake said before taking aim and firing a line into the well before he then said "Everyone climb out." Lothar then motioned with his free hand to Hana silently indicating she should climb out first before placing Kshin on his shoulder.
OOC:
Magical Game: Creates illusions with no offensive presence. The illusion lasts two posts unless hit. (Cooldown of two posts) Cooldown 2/2
[RAM UPGRADE] Divine Transformation: Allows Mandrake the ability to transform into various Human World animals. The animals can be bigger or smaller than average. As an animal he can attack with various parts of his body. While using this ability he can still communicate telepathically but has no access to his other powers. If he gets hit by an attack or uses another ability he returns to his normal form. Lasts two posts.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Mar 5, 2021 19:09:16 GMT
Hana was excited by the sight of Mandrakes transformation into a bird. Her eyes were wide with joy and amazement even after Mandrake few out of the well, changed back, and sent down a line for them to climb up with his grapple gun. As Lothar gestured for Hana to go up first, she started climbing up the line with Data and Rush following closely behind her in case she lost her grip on the line.
"You know, why didn't we just have Rush grab the grapple gun while he was up there? It would've saved you the effort of flying up yourself." Han asked, as the realization suddenly hit her.
"Would he even know what the grapple gun looked like, or where it would be?" Data countered, as Rush nodded in agreement to his brother's rebuttal.
"Oh, yeah. That's a good point." Hana replied, as she reached the top of the well. Data and Rush helped Hana over the edge of the well, where she then went over to her bag and fished out her digivice. "There we go. We'll certainly be needing this."
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