The Dark Knight Returns Once More!

((Bump in the name of the 100th post in this topic! And I also claim this page in the name of Fishys!))
Then everything else decided to show up and kick Rune's arse.

CanodumbA: 50 HP
CanodumbB: 50 HP
CanodumbC: 50 HP
CanodumbD: 50 HP
CanodumbE: 50 HP
MetoolA: 40 HP
MetoolB: 40 HP
MetoolC: 40 HP
MetoolD: 40 HP
MetoolE: 40 HP
BunnyA: 50 HP
BunnyB: 50 HP
BunnyC: 50 HP
BunnyD: 50 HP
BunnyE: 50 HP

Runeknight.EXE: 120 HP

--FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE!--
"Runeknight!" Zan shouted as his scanners alerted him to a large viral presence. "Be careful. I am picking up a massive amount of virus signatures."

"I see them, Sire." Runeknight answered.

And indeed he did for the sheer number of viruses that stood not twenty yards ahead of him was overwhelming. There had to be at least fifteen of them and, while they were not individually powerful viruses, the mass could easily out power the armored Navi if he were not careful. Runeknight would have to be on his guard to avoid being caught unaware and being deleted by a mass of attacks.

"Sire, send me some long range weapons and a shield. Their sheer numbers force me to take this battle slowly and with great caution. At least, until I whittle down there army."

"Yeah, good idea." Zan answered.

Runeknight could feel the all to familiar surge of BattleChip data flowing throughout his body. A wooden crossbow, lacquered to a jet black sheen, appeared in his hand in a flash of cobalt light. A flaming arrow was already knocked and drawn. Runeknight dropped to one knee and raised the crossbow to eye level, the butt resting firmly against his shoulder. He took careful aim at the quintuplet of Metools that were wandering about. He picked off two of the crowd, two hopefully close enough for the flames of his fury to spread and engulf them both. Runeknight fired, the arrow streaking through the air, trailing crimson, on course directly toward the two Metool.

Runeknight snapped his armored fingers and another arrow appeared in his free hand. He rested the bow against the ground as he loaded the second arrow, this one with a wide tip that gleamed with an azure light. Runeknight resettled the crossbow, taking aim at a trio of the hopping Bunny. He slipped his finger over the trigger, squeezing softly, and the arrow exploded from the crossbow. It sailed straight, the wide arrowhead expanding to form a wave of energy that soared toward the rabbit-like viruses.

Another arrow, more basic than the last, appeared in Runeknight's hands and he loaded it into the crossbow. He took aim once more, fixing his sights on another of the small Metools. He pulled the trigger, the arrow sailing from the crossbow and igniting to form a beam of energy that hurled straight for the Metool.

Runeknight dropped the bow to the side, bringing up his arm to protect his body even as a large black and cobalt shield formed. He gripped the shield by a strap, holding it up to protect him from any viral retaliation.

Summary:
~ Knightly Aura is active
1. HeatShot(40) to metoolA and B
2. WideShot(80) to Bunny A, B, and C
3. Cannon(40) to MetoolC
4. Guard1
((Bumps?))
[Apologies for the delay.]

The Metools screeched as the Heatshot bore down on them, and both of them squeezed their eyes shut, anticipating deletion. When the second opened its eyes again, it realized that the one directly in front of it had been annihilated by the heat. A wave of water swept through the pack of Bunnies, taking out three. A Canodumb locked on and blasted away, but the impact was slightly softened by Runeknight's convenient aura. A ring of electricity swept out of nowhere, catching him in the side, but also producing less than perfect results. A Cannon blast extinguished another Metool, while a fourth sent a shockwave toward the Navi. He bounced it back at the virus, sending it tumbling.

CanodumbA: 50 HP
CanodumbB: 50 HP
CanodumbC: 50 HP
CanodumbD: 50 HP
CanodumbE: 50 HP
MetoolA: DELETED!
MetoolB: 40 HP
MetoolC: DELETED!
MetoolD: 30 HP
MetoolE: 40 HP
BunnyA: DELETED!
BunnyB: DELETED!
BunnyC: DELETED!
BunnyD: 50 HP
BunnyE: 50 HP

Runeknight.EXE: 100 HP
Runeknight grunted as a cannon shot smashed into him with a great impact. He cursed his reflexes, but managed to drop his shield in time to reflect another attack by one of the surviving Metool. The black shield fractured and dissipated in a fine mist as Runeknight reached for his crossbow once more.

The Navi set the crossbow against his shoulder as Zanallen slotted in another group of BattleChips. The energy flooded through the Navi as a large spear of ice extended from the crossbow. Runeknight took aim at the closest of the viruses, a tall gun turret, and slipped back the trigger. The icy arrow sailed through the air, intent on impaling the Canodumb.

Runeknight snapped his fingers and a large wooded clip appeared in his hand. He slid the clip against the black lacquered stock of his crossbow, the clip sealing in place and feeding the crossbow a dozen or so crossbow bolts. The Navi took aim, first at another of the Canodumb and then at the wounded Metool, spraying multiple bolts in a zigzap pattern toward the viruses.

Runeknight dropped his crossbow again, another shield forming quickly. He held the metal slab defensively, using it to protect himself from any viral retaliation. He knew that the enchantment of the shield was powerful enough to withstand the virus attacks, but he would have to be fast enough to block them if they came.

Summary:
1. IceWave1(80) to CanodumbA
2. Vulcan2(5x15) to CanodumbB
3. Vulcan1(3x10) MetoolD
4. Guard1

The Canodumb froze solid as the Icewave touched it, and exploded into a thousand freezing shards. The second Canodumb chirped as it locked onto the knight, but the Navi's rapid-fire Vulcan blasts beat it to the punch. A rogue, entirely ineffective shockwave caught Runeknight along the ankles, and the Metool that had launched the attack sniggered in triumph, not noticing that it hadn't harmed the Navi. It was quickly shut up by the less powerful Vulcan that tore through it. A Bunny swung a ring of electricity toward Runeknight, and then hopped away; the attack was reflected into the face of the last Metool instead.

CanodumbA: DELETED!
CanodumbB: DELETED!
CanodumbC: 50 HP
CanodumbD: 50 HP
CanodumbE: 50 HP
MetoolA: DELETED!
MetoolB: 40 HP
MetoolC: DELETED!
MetoolD: DELETED!
MetoolE: 20 HP [Stunned!]
BunnyA: DELETED!
BunnyB: DELETED!
BunnyC: DELETED!
BunnyD: 50 HP
BunnyE: 50 HP

Runeknight.EXE: 100 HP
((I got tired of being on the second page. Have fun mods.)

Runeknight shield rung soundly as a small golden ring ricocheted off the blackened steel and into one of the tiny Metool. The enchanted shield, its energies spent, began to corrode, dissipating quickly into a mist of data that vanished from the field of battle. Runeknight, now defenseless, charged toward the remaining viruses, zig-zagging to to the left and the right to throw off their aim.

Runeknight's crossbow appeared in his hand once more, the black lacquered wood gleaming in the soft light of the Net. The bow was already loaded with an arrow and Runeknight took quick aim at the hopping rabbit viruses. He was close enough that he wouldn't have to be very precise, the very nature of his ammunition would make certain of that, as he pulled the trigger. The arrow escaped the bow, exploding into a shower of iron pellets that rain down toward the Bunny. Runeknight could only hope that they would both be caught in the blast as he turned his attention to the remaining viruses.

A small, multi-colored cube appeared in the Navi's armored hand as Zan inserted another BattleChip into the PET. The cube, hovering just above the dark armor, rotated slowly as it pulsed with red and blue lights. Runeknight tossed the cube up high, the device growing as it gained altitude, and it soon hovered over the battlefield in massive relief. The colors flashed quicker now, no one sure what the outcome would be.

Runeknight paid little attention to the red and blue splashes of light that played across the battlefield. In his hand was a golden ring much like the one that the Bunny had fired at him. The ring pulsed with electricity that traveled along the surface of the ring in a never-ending loop. Runeknight took aim at one of the turrets that stood before him and hurled the ring. It picked up speed dramatically as it left his hand, a mere blur of light that flashed toward the Canodumb.

Summary:
(Knightly Aura is Active)
1. Dodge
2. Shotgun(50) to BunnyD with Splash(50) directed to BunnyE
3. DBLCube(30) damage to all enemies or heal to Runeknight
4. Zapring(40 plus stun) to CanodumbC
The remaining two rabbit enemies are blasted by the Shotgun. As the DBLCube rises, it flashes red and all the enemies are blasted. The green gun is then overloaded by the electricity from the knight's charged projectile. Another tries to blast him, but misses. However, the met manages a sneak attack that lands.

CanodumbA: DELETED!
CanodumbB: DELETED!
CanodumbC: 20 HP
CanodumbD: 20 HP
CanodumbE: 20 HP
MetoolA: DELETED!
MetoolB: 10 HP
MetoolC: DELETED!
MetoolD: DELETED!
MetoolE: DELETED!
BunnyA: DELETED!
BunnyB: DELETED!
BunnyC: DELETED!
BunnyD: DELETED!
BunnyE: DELETED!

Runeknight.EXE: 90 HP
"Bah," Runeknight grunted as a shockwave slammed into his knees. "Sire, I do believe that the enchantment on my armor is wanning. Too often does a stray attack pass through or a strike goes unhindered by the spells."

"I've noticed that too." Zan called out. "I'll take a look at it once we've logged out. For now, let's finish off these dregs."

Runeknight nodded, his spear summoned to his hand once more. Zan slotted in another BattleChip, determined to end this fight here and now. The spear began to alter it's shape, the tip splitting into three and the shaft shrinking to nothing. Soon, the spear had dwindled to three claws that sprouted from the back of Runeknight's armored gauntlet. The Navi found feel the enhanced strength that pulsed from within those claws, as though a wild beast had taken residence within his arm, and he smiled sternly beneath his visor.

Runeknight charged toward the Metool, the small virus an insignificant thing compared to the might that Runeknight now held. He bent down, attempting to grasp the virus by its helmet and hurl it toward one of the wounded gun turrets. It was a feat that was almost impossible in his normal state, but the strength within the claws granted him the ability to pulverize a virus with a flick of his wrist.

Runeknight charged on, two more gun turrets rearing up before him. The Canodumb were immobile and slow to refocus their weapons. If Runeknight was fast enough, he could disable them before they fired again. He slashed at one of the turrets, the jet black claws gleaming with a wicked inner light. A quick pivot brought the Navi face to face with the second turret and he slashed out again. With any luck, the fight would soon be over.

Summary:
(Knightly Aura is active)
1. RageClaw throw MetoolB(20) into CanodumbC(20)
2. Dodge
3. RageClaw(40) to CanodumbD
4. RageClaw(40) to CanodumbE
The met flies into the canodumb and both are destroyed. The last two enemies are the slashed to death.

CanodumbA: DELETED!
CanodumbB: DELETED!
CanodumbC: DELETED!
CanodumbD: DELETED!
CanodumbE: DELETED!
MetoolA: DELETED!
MetoolB: DELETED!
MetoolC: DELETED!
MetoolD: DELETED!
MetoolE: DELETED!
BunnyA: DELETED!
BunnyB: DELETED!
BunnyC: DELETED!
BunnyD: DELETED!
BunnyE: DELETED!

Runeknight.EXE: 90 HP

Rewards: Guard1, 1050z
Runeknight stretched his left arm, working it in large circles with his elbow bent slightly, as he strolled toward the remaining core data. He glanced about, spotting a large amount of Zenny and what looked to be a BattleChip. He grabbed up the load of data and transfered it to the PET. He gazed off to the horizon, working his right arm in the same fashion, and called to his NetOp.

"Sire? Did you gain anything worthwhile?"

"Yes actually," Zan responded. "Over a thousand Zenny and another Guard chip. This will help out quite a bit when we go in for some upgrades. We have a bit more time until we end patrol. Are you up for another round of two?"

"I am ready, willing and prepared to fight, Sire."

Zan nodded and Runeknight traveled deeper into the Network.

((Battle 13 please. Also, have the Fishys been updated into the system yet?))
Virus Attack!

SeedbatA: 50
SeedbatB: 50
SeedbatC: 50
SeedbatD: 50
MetolA: 40
ShrubbyA: 50
MetoolB: 40
ShrubbyB: 50
MetoolC: 40
ShrubbyC: 50
MetoolD: 40
ShrubbyD: 50
SpikeyA: 90
SpikeyB: 90
SpikeyC: 90
SpikeyD: 90

The Shrubbies are hiding behind the mets!

Runeknight: 90

Battle 13 Start!
Runeknight smiled under his mask as he saw the size of the approaching virus horde. The viruses in ACDC were usually very weak, no match for even an unskilled Navi. However, in these large numbers even Metools became a challenge. The Navi was weary, and slightly irritated, from his earlier battles, but he relished the challenge presented to him. He would fight, no matter how the odds stacked against him.

Runeknight could already feel the familiar surge of power, the influx of strength, as Zan slotted in a few choice BattleChips. He trusted his NetOp with his life, knowing that Zan would send him the most effective chips to thin the virus horde before they had a chance to react. His trust was justified as his spear began to shine with a liquid aura. Runeknight twirled the spear, hand over hand, gaining speed with every slight motion. The weapon began to blur, a loud humming sound escaping from the twisting steel even as the aura shined ever brighter. Runeknight affixed his gaze on the quartet of Spikeys, knowing the fiery wolves would be the toughest challenge in this battle, and timed his movements to their's. He knew he could not strike them all down with this one blast, but he hoped to take out as many as possible. In a sudden motion, Runeknight charged forward and broke to the left in a forced pivot. His body turned and he broke the motion of the twirling spear, holding it straight out in front of him. The brilliant, blue liquid aura leaped from the shaft of the spear, traveling in a wide arch toward the group of Spikeys.

Runeknight's spear disappeared in a flash of cobalt light, replaced by a black lacquered crossbow that gleamed in the light of the Net. Loaded into the wooden weapon was a single arrow, the tip already aflame. Runeknight began a low chant, his rich voice rolling over the words in a strange melody. He took aim with the crossbow, looking up to the skies to spy the group of fluttering Seedbats. His armor shined with its own light blue aura as he slipped his finger over the trigger and pulled. The arrow sailed from the crossbow, exploding into an orb of flames as it neared the Seedbats. Hopefully, the searing heat would decimate more than one of the leafy creatures.

Runeknight's chant continued, his armor glowing brighter, as he loaded another arrow into his crossbow. This arrow was affixed with a round tube near the head, the tube containing a multitude of buckshot rounds. Runeknight took aim at another set of the bats, his voice growing louder and more intense as his chanting filled the battlefield, and slid his armored finger over the trigger. He squeezed softly and the arrow escaped from the crossbow with a loud twang. As the projectile sailed toward the Seedbats, the tube ripped apart, expelling the mass of iron pellets toward the bat viruses. In a veritable hailstorm of deadly metal, the buckshot rained down upon the two bats, though Runeknight could not be sure of his aim from this distance.

From the corner of his eye, Runeknight spotted a lone Spikey. Whether it had survived his onslaught or if it had simply dodged away from the arching energy blast, Runeknight could not be sure. The creature charged toward him and Runeknight brought his chant to a crescendo. He lift his free hand, palm pointed toward the raging beast, and shouted a final word of command. Jets of black flames erupted from his palm, engulfing the Spikey and obscuring it from view. Runeknight could not be sure if he had destroyed the foul creature, but he felt refreshed, renewed, as the effects of his spell healed his body.

Summary:
Knight Aura is Active. (Damage Reduction of 10 for 2 hits)
1. Wideshot(80x2) to SpikeyA-C
2. Heatshot(40x2) to SeedbatA, Splash(40x2) to SeedbatB
3. Shotgun(50) to SeedbatC, Splash(50) to SeedbatD
4. Rune Purge(70) to SpikeyD with (25) heal to Runeknight
Runeknight's Wideshot plows into the Spikeys, deleting two and just barely missing one. His heatshot flies true, deleting both Seedbats it was aimed at, but the Shotgun only manages to hit one. His Rune Purge leaves a spikey too weak to attack, while refreshing his own HP. But his lack of dodging causes two mettools to hit, only to have their attacks absorbed by his knightly aura!

SeedbatA: DELETED
SeedbatB: DELETED
SeedbatC: DELETED
SeedbatD: 50
MetoolA: 40
ShrubbyA: 50
MetoolB: 40
ShrubbyB: 50
MetoolC: 40
ShrubbyC: 50
MetoolD: 40
ShrubbyD: 50
SpikeyA: DELETED
SpikeyB: DELETED
SpikeyC: 90
SpikeyD: 20

The Shrubbies are hiding behind the mets!

Runeknight: 120
Runeknight cursed softly as the smoke cleared and he saw two of his targets still standing amongst the unharmed viruses. There were still eleven of the creatures aligned against him and he was already out of effective crowd control weaponry. From this point on, he would have to take out the viruses one by one. It would be a slow, tedious fight, but it was the only way.

He could already feel the power granted by another batch of BattleChips flowing through him. Zan would want him to play the defensive against such odds. There was most likely a Guard chip at the reach of a few choice attack spells. Runeknight nodded, understanding his NetOp perfectly. He held out his hand, a small blue crystal materializing at his summons. The crystal was a complete sphere, seemingly made from countless frozen drops of water. It was cool to the touch, filled with all the power of an ice storm. Runeknight gazed at the uninjured Spikey, determined to put an end to the foul creature's existence. He hurled the sphere toward the virus, the crystal expanding to a wave of ice and snow that moved like an avalanche as it attempted to engulf the Spikey.

Another BattleChip appeared abruptly. It was the glowing red and blue cube that had aided him so much in the previous battle. Runeknight nodded toward the sky, thanking Zan and hoping that luck was once more on his side. He tossed the cube into the sky, the enchanted relic growing to massive size as it rotated swiftly and flashed with alternating reds and blues. The battlefield was stained in color as the cube worked its magic. The Navi could not be sure of the effects of this ploy, as the cube seemed entirely random, but he had to trust in his own luck and the fate that was in store for him.

Two more BattleChips materialized in the Net World. A large black and cobalt shield formed across his right arm even as his black lacquered crossbow appeared in his left. He hefted the shield, using it to steady the crossbow in his other arm. It was a simple attack that Zan has sent him, a simple arrow, but it would do what he needed it to. The Navi couched down, taking aim at one of the Metools that protected their leafy charges. He aimed the crossbow, sliding his finger over the trigger and squeezing slightly. The arrow sailed from the bow, ripping through the air toward the Metool. Waiting for a reprisal, Runeknight dropped the crossbow and settled behind the shield, ready for any counter attack the viruses may plan.

Summary:
Knightly Aura is Active (Damage Reduction of 10 for 2 hits)
1. IceWave1(80x2) to SpikeyC
2. DBLCube(30) DMG to viruses or healing to Runeknight
3. Cannon(40) to MetoolA
4. Guard1 to self
The icewave manages to catch the spikey in the torso, deleting it instantly. The DBLBEAM chip flashes red, releasing a damaging blast through the enemy lines, severely damaging the enemy ranks, and deleting the weakened Spikey. Runeknight's cannon then finishes off a metool, and his guard reflects the remaining Seedbat's attack, deleting it!

SeedbatA: DELETED
SeedbatB: DELETED
SeedbatC: DELETED
SeedbatD: DELETED
MetoolA: DELETED
ShrubbyA: 20 ( Behind Met B )
MetoolB: 10
ShrubbyB: 20
MetoolC: 10
ShrubbyC: 20
MetoolD: 10
ShrubbyD: 20
SpikeyA: DELETED
SpikeyB: DELETED
SpikeyC: DELETED
SpikeyD: DELETED

The Shrubbies are hiding behind the mets!

Runeknight: 120
Runeknight gave praise to whatever gods that still cared enough to listen. The Lady of Fortune had smiled down upon him, granting him the strength to decimate the horde of viruses. He cast his gaze across the battlefield, crimson shadows staining the ground were there were once viruses. The few remaining viruses huddled in injured heaps a few feet away from the triumphant Navi. Very soon, he could add one more battle to the long list that was his life.

Runeknight's spear materialized in his hands in a flash of cobalt flames. Zanallen slotted in one final BattleChip and Runeknight nodded in response to his NetOp's wishes. The spear began to fluctuate in his grasp, the shaft diminishing even as the spear tip expanded into three razor sharp spikes. The spikes attached themselves to the back of his jet black gauntlet, animalistic claws that represented raw power. Runeknight could feel the surge of strength rush through his body, his muscles tightening and tensing beneath his armored shell.

Runeknight stalked toward the closest Metool, like a tiger moving in for the kill. The blackened claws gleamed in the soft light of the Net as Runeknight reached down toward the Metool. The virus was such a small thing, a void like sphere hidden beneath a bright yellow helmet. It seemed so insignificant when compared with the awesome power rushing through Runeknight's veins. The Navi reached down to pick up the virus, determined to lift it high before smashing it down upon the shrub like virus that cowered behind the Metool. Runeknight would repeat the process, again and again, moving from Metool to Metool and attempting to smash them down upon their leafy charges.

A lone Shrubby, its protector destroyed in Runeknight's previous assault, stood off to the side of Runeknight's frenzied onslaught. The Navi, lost in the rage brought on by the enchanted claws, turned his attention to the cowering virus. The claws flashed bright as Runeknight rose his hand high in the air. He slashed down, the claws streaking through the air with the wind whistling in a blood curdling shriek.

Summary:
Knightly Aura is Active (Damage Reduction of 10 for 2 hits)
1. RageClaw Throw(20) to MetoolD and ShrubbyD
2. RageClaw Throw(20) to MetoolC and ShrubbyC
3. RageClaw Throw(20) to MetoolB and ShrubbyB
4. RageClaw(40) to ShrubbyA
The mets are thrown back, slamming into the shrubbies. Each is deleted upon contact. Runeknight then stabs the last shrubby to end a battle.

SeedbatA: DELETED
SeedbatB: DELETED
SeedbatC: DELETED
SeedbatD: DELETED
MetoolA: DELETED
ShrubbyA: DELETED!
MetoolB: DELETED!
ShrubbyB: DELETED!
MetoolC: DELETED!
ShrubbyC: DELETED!
MetoolD: DELETED!
ShrubbyD: DELETED!
SpikeyA: DELETED
SpikeyB: DELETED
SpikeyC: DELETED
SpikeyD: DELETED

The Shrubbies are hiding behind the mets!

Runeknight: 120

Rewards: 1250z
Runeknight panted slightly as the sinister claws vanished from his hand. The exertion involved with using the RageClaws and the strange emotions brought upon by the enchantments almost made the weapons too dangerous to use, despite their obvious benefits. The Navi reached down, scooping up the remaining data and sending it to the PET. It was just some Zenny data, but a lot of it none the less.

"I am ready to continue on, Sire." Runeknight stated.

Zan agreed, though secretly he was worried about the effects of the RageClaw on Runeknight's personality. That cold hearted killer who had decimated the Metool was not the Navi he knew. Still, he said nothing, hoping that it was nothing more than a small glitch that could be buffed out. The pair continued on.

((Battle 14))