Testing him out . . .

The Spooky takes the hit. Then its companion attacks, where Mokusei flips up his Guard and reflects the attack back. This leaves him quite open, as he is attacked again. Looks like you'll have to wash off that tongue mucus later on.

SpookyA: 50 HP
SpookyB: 35 HP
SpookyC: 42 HP
SpookyD: 50 HP
SpookyE: 50 HP
BandcoonA: 50 HP
BandcoonB: 50 HP

Terrain: 25% Cracked (Scattered), 75% Normal

Mokusei.exe: 75 HP
As Mokusei's plan seemed to be working well, he and Rose watched the whole scene play out rather happily. However, as he ended his manuever and left himself open, and got licked, the both seemed to become a little less content with the move. "Okay, that's gross. But, whatever, don't let it bother you." Rose advised. She realised that she would have been left very bothered and freaked out by that attack.Whoah, that loos like it did a good amount of damage to Mokusei. This battle, it looks like it will be far more difficult than we expected. Will we even be able to win it? She wondered. but at this thought, she realised what she had been thinking and quickly recovered her resolve. No, I can't allow myself to think or say things like that, of course we will win. She decided

Mokusei, after beeing licked, did suddenly feel a good amount of pain, far more than attack like that looked like it should deal. I guess they're more powerful becuase they are spirits. he guessed. After quickly brushing himself off with the back of his hand, he realised that he would have to decide on what to do next. What should I do? I need to come up with some way to lessen the number of enemies. . . he thought.

Rose interrupted his thoughts, "Mokusei, why don't you try using the ringlog? It's been pretty effective up until this point?" she suggested, and got the chip ready.

Mokusei thought about this. "It may not work on the Spookies." He stated.

"Well then, used it on the BandCoons." She told him. And he decided that that wouldn't be that bad an idea. At least it will rid me of a few enemies, and I don't know what they do yet, so they could be major threats. he thought to himself.

He looked at the two bandcoons and decided to try and find a good location to attack them both from. Once sighted, he made his way there at a good speed, but no where near running, as he was careful to avoid cracked panels. Once he arrived, he carefully positioned himself so that the log, when summoned, wouldn't be on any cracked panels. It'll probably break a bunch of panels anyways, but at least, for not, the attack should still work. Mokusei thought, s he looked up at Rose. "Now, please." He ordered.

As the chip appeared, he carefully lined up his aim, and moved the log slightly to accomodate it. He used his talent for ranged attacks to help himself line up this attack, although he was sure it wouldn't be as accurate, as it wasn't exactly a projectile like he was used to. Then, kicking the top of the log, he sent it rolling, and turned around. Darn, those ghosts are probably going to lick me again. . . he thought to himself. And as a result, he baegan looking around, and identified his position. He made sure that there were safe tiles around for him to move to, and was prepared to jump onto them to avoid a Spooky attack if necessary.

Rose, forseeing the worst, but hoping for the best, started to plan out Mokusei's next move, to the best of her ability. Well, maybe . . . she began, as she started going through the chips.

Summary
1. Carefully get better position
2. Ringlog1 at BandCoonA and BandCoonB (50 dmg)
-------Snipe on Ringlog (it does count as ranged, doesn't it?)
3. Dodge Spooky Assualt
The Bandcoons die, end of story. Mokusei then dodges some Spooky licking. He, unfortunately, lands on a cracked panel. Better get off it! Quick!

SpookyA: 50 HP
SpookyB: 35 HP
SpookyC: 42 HP
SpookyD: 50 HP
SpookyE: 50 HP
BandcoonA: DELETED
BandcoonB: DELETED

Terrain: 25% Cracked (Scattered), 75% Normal

Mokusei.exe: 75 HP (Cracked)
Mokuesie executed his attack almopst flawlessly, taking out his targets and successfully dodging the attack of a Spooky. However, with this dodge, he landed hiself upon a cracked panel. That's not good, it's going to break! he realised.

"Mokusei, move it!" Rose advised him. And Mokusei attampted to do so. Due to his rush in movements and adrenaline, he stumbled, almost landing flat on his face as he made his way to a group of non-cracked panels. He was able to recover at the last second, and managed to not make a fool of himself.

That was a close one,but he made it. And I know just what we should do next. Rose thought to herself. "Here." She said, as she sent him their shotgun chip.

"Thank you." Mokusei replied as he gripped the gun. Okay, quickly, we need to conserve ships, so who to attack? he wondered, his thoughts racing. However, even before he could settle upon a target, Rose pointed out 2 of the Spookies closr to him. "You haven't hit either of them, and they are pretty close to eachother. You may be able to pull of a hit for each of them if you aim well enough." She advised.

"Yes. Thank you." Mokusei said once again. He headed Rose's advise, and made sure to line up his aim very carefully. He first knealt down to make himself more steady. He then made sure his body was lined up with the two Spookies. Bringing the shotgun up to eye level, he centered the circle on the viruses. Then, adjusting the gun slightly, he lined uo the pin with the Spooky's chest-area. Making sure he was lined up just right, which his experience helped him to do, he held his breath. Then, perfectly steady, he pulled the trigger and released the bullet.

"Good work, Mokusei, now take this." Rose said.

Mokusei stood as the shotgun dissolved, only to be soon replaced by the Guard that appeared in its place. With the shield in front of him, Mokusei had time to quickly think. Well, I guess having her is useful. I mean, she does have time to think while I'm attacking, and she seemes to be getting pretty good at slotting in chips. Atleast she has that much going for her. And with these thoughts, he smiled, though it wasn't noticed by anyone.

Mokusei tightened his grip on the large shield, prepared to turn with it, and hoping to block any more slimy tongue attacks from the remaining Spookies.

Rose, meanwhile was thinking abnout their next move as she watched Mokusei and his defensive position. Let's see, we've got a Cannon, and a Rageclaw left. What can I pull off with this? She was pressed for time, and wanted to make sure she had a plan when he needed his next chip.

Summary
1. Take Aim. . .
2. FIRE! Shotgun to SpookyE, and a possible splash to SpookyD (50 dmg, possible splash)
------Snipe Shotgun Blast
3. Guard 1 (Blocks Attack, Reflects up to 60 dmg)
Mokusei gets off the cracked panel and takes aim at the viruses. He then takes down two Spookys in one blow. He then throws up his Guard in time for a Spooky attack.

SpookyA: 35 HP
SpookyB: 35 HP
SpookyC: 42 HP
SpookyD: DELETED
SpookyE: DELETED
BandcoonA: DELETED
BandcoonB: DELETED

Terrain: 25% Cracked (Scattered), 75% Normal

Mokusei.exe: 75 HP
What great Luck! Rose thought as she saw the Shotgun take down bot Spookies. Now the management should be a little easier. It'll still be hard, but two chips across three enemies isn't all that bad.

Mokusei was just as excited abouut the successful doubleshot as Rose had been, though, of course, he didn't make it evident. It worked. Now just three more to go. he humoured.

"All right, great work Mokusei." Rose said. "Here, Cannon that strongest one." she said, sending Mokusei the cannon chip.

As the Large barreled pistol appeared in his hand, Mokusei thought about how well Rose was doing. At first, she seemed a little lost, but now she's getting the hang of it. And for a fast-paced battle like this, not having to come up with all the strategies is a great relief he thought. As well as she was doing, however, slotting in chips and stratagizing was pretty much the extent of her influence over the battle. The actual attacks came down to him.

Alright, focus. Mokusei thought, raising the pistol. placing his left arm just below the wrist, he steadied his aim. Lining up the small marker at the end of the barrel, Mokusei aimed as only a ranged fighter could. Satisfied with the line-up, he pulled the trigger, and sent a blast toward his target.

At this point, Rose was no longer sure what to do. Only one chip left. . . And we have atleast 2 enemies left. What should I do? She wondered.

Mokusei, noticing her struggle, decided to move on for a moment on his own. "That blast, if it hit, can't kill the Spooky I attacked, so I will shoot it down now." Mokusei informed her. So much for her whole commanding leaps and bounds of progress. Oh well, at least she is learning. Mokusei summoned his bow to his left hand. he then lined up his feet, shoulder width apart, and stood steady. Summoning an arrow in his right hand, he placed it on the string, and pulled the bow up to a proper shooting position. Pulling back on the string, he looked at his enemy, the spooky which he had just targetted moments before, and released.

After sending the arrow barreling down the field, Mokusei allowed his bow to disappear, once again. Once they've attacked and teleported back to their original locations, I'll move on with the attack. Mokusei thought, about the Spookies. But for now, I'll just prepare myself to dodge the attacks that I'm waiting for anyways. Mokusei decided.

Rose continued wondering what they should do next, but was greatly relieved by Mokusei's initiative. See, atleast he knows enough about battles to do stuff on his own without me. He's more knowledgable on this whole subject, so he might as well get to make some decisions. Besides, it gives me a break. Rose thought to herself. She followed this thought with a sigh as she watched her Navi. Too bad I can't use a chip twice or something. . . she thought.

Summary
1. Cannon to SpookyC (40 dmg)
------Snipe
2. Rapid shot to SpookyC (8 dmg)
3. Dodge
Mokusei finishes the Spooky off and then avoids an attack from another Spooky.

SpookyA: 35 HP
SpookyB: 35 HP
SpookyC: DELETED
SpookyD: DELETED
SpookyE: DELETED
BandcoonA: DELETED
BandcoonB: DELETED

Terrain: 24% Cracked (Scattered), 75% Normal, 1% Hole

Mokusei.exe: 75 HP
"Allright Mokusei good job." Rose said. Well, that just goes to show that he can work without my help, atleast a little. Maybe I should ask him for his advise. She thought to herself.

Mokusei, succesfully tumbling out of the way of the disgusting toungest of the Spooky, was happy, and had already planned out the next move, though He didn't like it. I hate going in for Melee, I just feel uncomfortable from that distance. But you have to do what you have to do. Mokusei thought to himself.

It was at this moment that Rose asked him his opinion. "Alright, Mokusei, since you seem to be the expert, what do you think we should do next?" She asked. "We need to get those last two Spookies down, and all we have left is a Rageclaw chip. How will you ppull it off?" She looked at him, awaiting a response, with the Rageclaw chip ready.

Wow, I forgot that she's new to this. Oh well, I guess now is as good a time as any to tell her. Mokusei thought. "Rageclaw is a melee chip that may be used until another chip is." He stated.

Rose suddenly became relieved, and felt slighly embarresed. Not too bad, though, considering it was only her first try. Wow, that makes it pretty useful. I mean, come on, it can be used multiple times. I should ask.] She realised. As she slotted the chip into Mokusei, she thought about asking him. However, she decided that he would need to focus to successfully pull off his attack, so she decided that it could wait.

And as Rose made up her mind on when she should ask him this question, the chip formed around Mokusei's right hand. With the chip, his glove bacame enlarged, and three metal, claw-like blades stuck out from the knuckles. Once the chip had appeared, Mokusei started making his way quickly but carefully down the field. He was wary of the cracked panels, and kept clear of the broken one. After all, he thought, [i] It would be pretty bad to work this hard, come so far, and then be deleted by a trivial mistake like falling in an obvious hole./i] Soon, Mokusei had reached his destination.

He stood, slightly crouched, infront of the two Spookies. His mind and heart raced as he prepared for the attack. The smartest move should be a quick slice, so they dont have time to react. He thought, as he put his body into motion. Mokusei crouched, with his right arm to his side, until his left hand was touching the ground below him. Upon contact, he quickly pushed off the ground with both his left hand and his legs. With this additional power, he flew forward, faster than any speed he could normally obtain. Pulling his right arm back, he adjusted it slightly to attempt to make sure that he could slice through each Spooky as he passed. With the speed of the attack, he couldn't tell if he had hit or not, but still, even after he had stopped, he didn't look back. I hope I succeeded, but even in the off chance that I missed, I won't be able to get up in time to dodge, so I might as well not even bother. he reasoned.

Rose sat back, watching, and hoped that he would do well. But again, he doesn't even look back. Why does he have to be like that? She wondered. Still, I do hope that he succeeded. . .

Summary
1. Look out, Don't fall! (Carefully make way towards Spookies)
2. Dash attack at that first Spooky! (Attack SpookyB with Rageclaw [40 dmg])
3. Swing at the second one, too! (Attack SpookyA with Rageclaw [40 dmg])
Mokusei dashes elegantly in...
and trips and falls into a hole, dying and EJOing, Rose's PET blows up in her face and the world ends...
...
...
...
Well, victory is clenched with the swipes of Rageclaws.

SpookyA: DELETED
SpookyB: DELETED
SpookyC: DELETED
SpookyD: DELETED
SpookyE: DELETED
BandcoonA: DELETED
BandcoonB: DELETED

Terrain: 24% Cracked (Scattered), 75% Normal, 1% Hole

Mokusei.exe: 75 HP

-VICTORY-
Get: Recov10, 100z
heh, that worked out nicely/ Mokusei thought to himself. He had turned around after a few moments, as he hadn't been attacked. "Sending reward Data." he informed Rose.

"Thanks." She said. "Not very personable, though. What are you, a robot?" she made an noise when exhaling that sounded a lot like a laugh, though she didn't actually start laughing.

Mokusei glared at her, though not so much with hatred as with annoyance. [i]What a bothersome operator.[/] He thought to himself, shaking his head.

Rose looked over the spoils of their victory. "Oh, cool, 100 more zenny and . . . A Recov10 chip. That's a Healing chip! Now you could heal at some point in battle." Rose was rather pleased to get this chip, as she had been wondering how they would replenish Mokusei's health without logging out.

Mokusei was also pleased with getting this chip. "Good." was all he said, though it didn't adequately portray his feelings. That is actually a great chip to have gotten from this match. It is, after all, a means for me to treat my wounds without having to take an extended break from action.

Suddenly, Rose remembered that she had had that question earlier. "Hey, Mokusei, correct me if I'm wrong, but that Rageclaw chip is pretty useful, right?"

"Yes." Mokusei replied. He had a guess as to where this was going, but decided to let her finish.

"I mean, " Rose continued, "you can use it multiple times, and it does as much damage as a cannon, right?"

"Yes." Mokusei replied once more.

"Then," she began, "Why didn't we use it before, or more often?"

This had been the direction that Mokusei had expected the conversation to go in, and as a result, had his answer ready. "Becuase I prefer to fight from a range." He stated, matter-of-factly. Besides, he thought, Think of how unnatractive a battle would be if you fought the entire thing with the same chip?

"Okay Mokusei, you want to keep going, or are you at your limit." Rose said, challenging him. I want him to give up, if he does, not only do I win, but he won't get hurt, and I won't feel like a bad operator. she thought.

Mokusei heard her say this, and quickly analyzed the situation. Let's see. I could stop now, and she would believe that this was my limit. However, I don't know how many Viruses I may end up fighting next, so for all I know this could be my limit. Well, she challenged me, why not challenge her back? he decided. "You are the Operator, it is your decision. Can you handle another battle?" he asked.

Rose took this as a chance to get out of things. Well, I want him to quit, and I don't want to quit, but if I work my wording and excuses right, I should be able to work out of this. She looked at Mokusei. "Well, you're looking a little injured, considering that was just three battles. And, as they seem to get progressively harder, I don't think that you, as a Navi, could handle one more. And being the great operator that I am, I couldn't allow you to go out there and hurt yourself. So, we obviously need to take a quick break." She stated rather calmly.

Alright, I can deal with that, even if it does sound an awful lot like a load of BS. Mokusei thought. "Okay." was his reply, and with that, Mokusei disappeared into nothingness, and appeared inside of his PeT.