Elec hunting season.

Curseman felt lighter as the shields vanished from his arms, the feeling of being weighed down didn't suit his tastes much at all, regardless of the protection it offered. Quickly curseman began to move into position for attack once more as he awaited Rei for chip confirmation. "What have you got for me now, nyaa?". A somewhat hesitant response followed, as the sound of chips fumbling was within the back ground.

"alright! we'll start off with a shot gun, then a firehit, and lastly a Heatshot. Just make it work curse. " Curseman gave a quick nod, a slight "nyaa" accompanying it as they got to work.

With that the first of the chips were sent in as curseman set his sights on the two remaining lark virii upon the field. following up after Machman's attacks, curseman attempted to catch the virii off guard as he raised the shotgun and locked on visually. His cat-like eye's thinned as he pulled the trigger, sending a blast aiming to hit the both of them. Smoke from the barrel quickly dissipating as he began to move yet again into a new attack position.

With a new chip slotted in, curseman's flames began to increase in size and ferocity, his right arm returning to normal and dawning an ethereal coating of flames. The melding power of the firehit1 and his own devastating flames formed into a much stronger, more intense fire as his gaze met that of one of the magtect's still hovering around. The muscles in his arm flexed as it reeled back, before letting a swift uppercut snap forward, the flaming punch firing off at the virus.

The PET read the last of the chips and downloaded the data, curseman preparing as the gun began to form on his left arm this time. His emerald eyes peered about the battlefield for the next victim, selecting yet another magtect virus to assault. His semi-visible purple flames grew and charged up the chip's power once more as he carefully took aim, his proficiency aiding his precision as he set the gun pointed towards his enemy. The ghost-like flames drew towards the gun, giving off a faint glow, before its shot rang out hurtling forward. Almost simultaneously, the black flames of curseman's third eye had begun to charge, and upon reaching peak intensity, shot forth as well to seer and torch the ill-fated opponents.

Summary:

Shotgun (50 dmg + spread 1) @ larkB,C

Firehit1 (50 + 10 fire) @ MagtectA

HeatShot (40 + spread1 + 10 fire) @ MagtectC

Passive: evil eye (10 drain fire) @ MagtectB

((Bump))

Machman summons a Rockcube and then pushes it forward with Gust. It goes a short distance and hits the foremost Magtect, taking it out. He then fires a wave of heat, which falls over the Magtect and also catches a Lark behind it. He then waits. Curseman then makes his move, firing a shotgun into the remaining Lark, though the virus still clings to life. He then lets off a firey punch, though since his primary target is already dead, he just strikes the next closest foe instead, finishing off the Lark he had previously assaulted. With one final flare from a Heatshot, Curseman eliminates the last remaining enemy.

MagtectA: DELETED!
ChampuA: DELETED!
ChampuB: DELETED!
ChampuC: DELETED!
MagtectB: DELETED!
LarkA: DELETED!
LarkB: DELETED!
LarkC: DELETED!
MagtectC: DELETED!

Terrain: 93% Metal, 7% Magnet

Curseman: 140
Machman: 100
Aera: 40
Rockcube: 170

Rewards: MM: 600z 38 BugFrags
CM: 700z
3FXP

((FXP?))

Machman finds some zenny data, while Aera gathers even more bug frags.
Great work, Curseman! You want to keep going?
Machman and Aera walk back together from gathering the usable data and prepare to go further into the network.

((Prepared for Battle #3))

Curseman uploads some of the zenny data, before turning his gaze twards machman.

"of course! dont count me out yet, nyaa"

Curseman stretched a little, and then headed onward deeper into the area.

*ready for battle 3*

((Bump))

As the three walk on, they come across another battlion of enemies. Five fighterplanes sit in front of the group, looking like they're preping their machines. There are also three Powies scattered behind then planes, waving their arms as they float. Two Scarecrows sit just a few feet behind the planes, side by side. A Twisty sits a few yards to the right of the pair. Furthur back is an Octon. After taking this all in, another thing becomes apparent. Machman and Aera have walked onto a large square of Magnetic flooring, and are stuck in the back center. However, Curseman, who hadn't been traveling in some kind of intimate proximity, lagged slightly behind and thus walks on metalic paneling. Huzzah for doing his own thing. The fighterplanes, seeing this, begin to move in. The navi and his SP have either just fallen into a trap... or the viruses just got lucky and plan to capitalize upon the situation.

FighterplaneA: 140
FighterplaneB: 140
FighterplaneC: 140
FighterplaneD: 140
FighterplaneE: 140
PowieA: 60
PowieB: 60
PowieC: 60
ScarecrowA: 100
ScarecrowB: 100
Twisty: 80
Octon: 120

Terrain: Metal 85%, Magnet 15%

Curseman: 140
Machman: 100 (Magnet)
Aera: 40 (Magnet)

Woah, we have company- that's new.
Mach could feel his feet get drawn to the floor below and feel the resistance caused by the magnetic pull of the panels.
Um... I think we may want to get out of here!
Mach and Aera shift their focus from the floor to the mobilizing Fighterplanes. Their engines kick on and they start to taxi towards them and pick up speed. Mazer's voice comes in clearly over Mach and Aera's headsets.
[Get out of there! Once you do, try to take out those electric viruses.]

Understood. Aera, take my hand!
Machman takes hold of Aera's hand, and pulls her towards him. He then crouches down, wedges his right hand under her feet, and moves his left hand to the back of her thighs.
Here we go!
Using his left hand to keep her stable, he throws her into the air and directing her backwards and hopefully out of the range of the magnetic panels. Aera, kind of surprised with Mach's feat of strength, falters in the air for a moment before curling into a ball. She tumbles backwards end over end and stretches her body out. Her flip rotation slows, and she twists her upper body while wrapping her arms around her chest, causing her to spin rapidly. She continues to tumble in the air and then hits the ground with the form of a gymnast; legs straight, and her arms at her sides. She blinks and looks forward to Machman as his wings splay out and his thrusters point directly forward. They kick on as Mach lifts his feet from the ground, and attempts to boost himself out of the magnetic panels.

His thrusters die down and he slides to a stop. He brings his arm back, already gripping a green boomerang. He focuses his aim towards the immobile Scarecrow viruses and the lone Twisty. He whips his arm forward and releases the boomerang, causing it to spin up and sends it zipping towards the viruses. The boomerang's edges blur into a disk shape, and makes a subtle buzzing noise as it flies towards its targets. The boomerang passes the viruses' position and climbs to start its 180 degree turn and dive back into the fray. The boomerang returns to Machman, only to be plucked out of the air and dissolve back into data.

Mach then brings his hands together, as if he was gripping an invisible ball.
I always love this one.
A glow starts to intensify in his hands, little rays of light peeking from between intertwining fingers. His hands start to glow red from the rising heat of the energy packet in his hands. He rotates just slightly to get a good firing angle at the group of viruses, attempting to catch as many Punchy viruses in the blast. He opens his hands and pushes his arms forward, releasing all of the stored thermal energy in one go. The air in front of him ignites, creating a wave of fire that rapidly surges towards the viruses.

Mach then activates his thrusters and boosts off, trying to shake off any incoming attacks. Aera does the same, trying to keep up with Mach's increasingly erratic flight path.

ACTIONS:
Machman
Toss Aera out of the Magnetic Panels
Gust: Move on to a Metal Panel
Boomerang1: ScarecrowA,B, Twisty (120dmg Wood)
PhoenixShot1: PoweiA,B, FighterplaneB (70dmg Fire + Wide Attack)
Dodge

Aera
Land on a Metal Panel
Dodge

"Shit! Curse, act fast or things could go wrong quick!" Rei was a little thrown off by the sudden arrival, shuffling through attack plans in his head and figuring out the best chips to use for this fight.

Curseman had a slight idea as to what he aimed to do at this point, and acting at the highest speed he could, began to wave his hand in the air before him. His hand began to glow as a glyph was being drawn before him, aiming out at on of the fighterplanes coming in. Suddenly a shockwave from the glyph was sent forth aiming to trap his targewt within the lightning trap of his move.

Though slowing down and immobilizing a target was a good idea at this point, it was far from the main reason for using this maneuvar, considering the number of enemies. The true nature would be coming into focus as Rei slotted in the machinegun1 battle chip, which began to crackle and glow with a faint light as it appeared. It was now charged with the electrical power of his "spell", and with a barrier to protect him at least once, he took aim at the group of fighter planes. With a ferocious roar, the lightning charged bullets flew out at a high rate aiming to shoot his enemies out of the sky, as his intuition tried to in point where they would move to and where he had to shoot.

As smoke left the barrel, Rei was already slotting in the next chip as curseman doubled back a bit. Guard1 was now in place of curseman's gatling gun, and hopefully, the feline would be able to protect himself, and maybe even his two assisting navi's from an oncoming attack as he took a defensive stance.

Of course, just slightly peering over the shield was the sinister third eye of curseman. The ominous black energy before his crimson gaze began to swirl and cluster together as it's power grew, until it burst forth striking out at one of the already assaulted fighterplanes, aiming to steal it's very data from it.

Summary:

1. Curse of lightning: (4 TCD, opponent - Hold + stun + knock back. Curseman - imbue null lightning + 1hit shield + busterlock) @ fighterplaneA

2. Machinegun1 ( 30 dmg + elec imbued + 9 shots) + snipe @ fighterplaneA,B,C,D,E

3. Guard1 (curseman, machman, aera)

4. evil eye (10 drain + fire) @ fighterplaneC

Machman focuses primarily on his position and tosses his SP out of the magnetic area. However, he doesn't fare as well when he tries to get out himself, the pull proving a bit too strong for his wings to lift him all the way off. He then uses a boomerrang, which strikes both the scarecrow and twisty, though it fails to clip the other scarecrow on its way back. He does better with his next strike, however, which takes out two powies and damages a plane. Curseman then springs into action, stopping the assault of the first plane as well as pushing it back a bit. He takes aim with a Machinegun which gets good result due to a combination of his snipe ability and the fact that the group is getting closer second by second. He then puts up a shield for himself and Aera before draining a bit of life from an enemy. Both advancing viruses then attack, the first plane firing three shots at Curseman and Aera. THe first shot is reflected back, the second hits the navi and pops his barrier, and the third is directed at the SP but dodged. The other plane takes a shot at Machman. The navi still struggles with magnetism and so the intial shot hits, though he manages to finally struggle off the panel and evade the other two bullets. The stunned plane slowly starts to sputter back to life.

FighterplaneA: 80
FighterplaneB: DELETED!
FighterplaneC: DELETED!
FighterplaneD: 60
FighterplaneE: 140
PowieA: DELETED!
PowieB: DELETED!
PowieC: 60
ScarecrowA: DELETED!
ScarecrowB: 100
Twisty: DELETED!
Octon: 120

Terrain: Metal 85%, Magnet 15%

Curseman: 140
Machman: 90
Aera: 40

Machman shrugs off the hit and gets back into position next to Aera. Aera touches his shoulder, transferring a boost of power and recovery data to him. Machman's fists start to glow, and eventually erupt into flames. Machman picks out the one remaining powie virus and brings his left fist back. He throws a quick jab, launching a fiery afterimage of a fist towards the virus. He then spots one of the more damaged planes and draws back his right. He throws an even faster right cross and launching another flaming fist in a diagonal path towards the flying virus.

Mach then draws up a bulbous blue buster covered in holes. As the internal fan whirs to life, special films are drawn over the holes in the buster. The air blows through the holes, creating a mass of bubbles. They fill the gap in an even larger bubble as Machman aims towards the group of viruses, focusing on the group of fighterplanes. He launches the bubble, which soars through the air and explodes into a blanket of ensnaring bubbles. Still aiming towards the fighterplane, his buster rapidly changes to a yellow rectangular launcher with two metal loops protruding from its end. A small ring of electricity quickly forms between the loops, and he fires the recoil-less weapon towards the fighterplane.

As Machman's thrusters kick on and propel him away from enemy fire, Aera picks out the untouched Octon and fires a small bolt of energy in its direction.

ACTIONS:
Machman
FireHit1: PowieC (60dmg Fire) [Ranged]
FireHit1: FighterplaneD (60dmg Fire) [Ranged]
BubbleStar1: FighterplaneE,A, ScareCrowB (20dmg Aqua + BubbleTrap x3)
ZapRing1: FighterplaneE (80dmg Elec + Stun)
Gust: Dodge

Aera
Heal: Machman.EXE (Recover 10HP)
Attack: Octon (20dmg)

Cursemans buster crackled as it became fairly useless for the moment, but the cat-like navi just shrugged it off as though it was nothing. As long as he had battle chips he ddnt much care, since he wouldn't let a fight drag on long enough to run out. Curseman took a quick look at the battle field, to get his bearings once more, before planning out an attack.

"Curse, i'm sending in some new chips. lets thin these guys out a little bit."

"got it, nyaa!"

Curseman had yet to use the first chip that had been sent to him, so this was the first field test as he tried to get into position where both the scarecrow and octon could be struck.Preparing the attack as the battle chip loaded, curseman suddenly launched the offensive strike, a giant log flung along the ground towards his enemies; the ringlog.

The next chip to follow was the second of his guard1's, quickly forming on the left hand as curse got into a defensive position. From behind the shield, curseman began to gather his ghostly flames, the fire upon his body growing rapidly as he began to charge up for an attack.

As the ghostly flames began to form into a semi-visable ball of flame, curseman's third eye began to gather energy of it's own, preparing for it's life stealing blast. Upon completion, the giant etheral ball was fired forth towards one of the remaining fighterplanes. it's shape slowly changing taking on the form of a ferocious panther-like beast, aiming to engulf and swallow the virus instantly.

Right after launching the assualt however, curseman's third eye quickly locked on to the octon, only to fire the second blast at the creature. A stream of black flame hurtling towards it.

summary:

1. ringlog1 ( 50 dmg wood + wide + ground) @ octon + scarecrowB

2. Guard1 - self

3. Spirit Blaze : ( Shot type - 60 dmg + 30 drain + fire, 3 TCD, self slow 1 turn) @ fighterplaneA

4. Evil eye passive ( 10 drain + fire) @ octon

Machman launches a pair of punches that take down both a plane and powie. He then launches some bubbles at his enemies. THe planes move out of the way and only the stationary Scarecrow is caught. He hits one Fighterplane with a Zapring. Machman's SP heals him a bit and then takes a shot at the Octon. Curseman begins his part of the assault and rolls a log into the scarecrow to finish it off. He also hits a plane with one of his special techniques. The functional plane fires its guns into the group of navis. One shot bounces off of Curseman's shield while another hits Machman.

FighterplaneA: 10
FighterplaneB: DELETED!
FighterplaneC: DELETED!
FighterplaneD: DELETED!
FighterplaneE: 100 (stun)
PowieA: DELETED!
PowieB: DELETED!
PowieC: DELETED!
ScarecrowA: DELETED!
ScarecrowB: DELETED!
Twisty: DELETED!
Octon: 90

Terrain: Metal 85%, Magnet 15%

Curseman: 140
Machman: 90
Aera: 40

[Alright, Machman. Finish them off!]
Machman boosts forward, trying to avoid the magnetic panels as he closes the gap between him and the viruses ahead. He banks hard towards the stunned FighterPlane and lines it up with the Octon virus a few feet away. His thrusters turn spin around, facing forwards and go full thrust in an attempt to blow the aircraft virus into the octon. He continues to follow the virus forward as his right hand starts to cool down rapidly, leaving a misty trail in the air. As soon as he gets close enough, he extends his arm forward, releasing a blast of super-cooled air and freezing the panels around him.

He retreats back to Aera and pulls up a shield, as Aera heals Machman with one hand and fires a shot at the nearly deleted FighterPlane virus with the other.

ACTIONS:
Machman
Tactical Action: Move towards viruses
Gust: Gust FighterPlaneE to Octon
Blizzard: FighterPlaneE, Octon (100dmg Aqua + Ice Panel change + Cone Attack)
Guard1: Machman, Aera (Reflect attack back for up to 60dmg Null)

Aera
Heal: Machman.EXE (Recover 10HP)
Attack: FighterPlaneA (20dmg Null)

((Yoo, hoo! Raikou! Where are ya?))

"Alright curse, just a few left. make it quick!"

Curseman nodded as rei uploaded the firehit1 into the PET, and began charging up on his right arm. The burning energy filled the arm, with all his rage and sorrow as they absorbed the purple flames, giving him the power to defeat his enemies! The charged up attack was released, as curseman swung his arm towards his target; the octon.

Quickly following up, if anything was even still alive, was the fireburn1. Quickly rushing into a better location, He'd line up the flamethrower as it charged with his own ethereal flames for an added boost in power. with that, he'd release the torrent of flames at the victims.

and if that STILL wasn't enough, curseman followed up with a heatshot, powered up yet again. simultaneously his third eye charged it's black flames, and when both were prepared fired a double attack into the group of enemies.

Summary:

1.Firehit1 (60 + 10 fire) @ octon

2.Fireburn1 (50 + 5 fire line attack) @ fighterplaneE+ octon

3.Heatshot (40 + 5 fire + spread1) @ fighterplaneE + octon

4. evil eye passive (10 drain + fire) @ fighterplaneA

Machman attempts to blow the Fighterplane into the Octon but... its a plane. Its used to a little wind. He then hits the Octon with an ice attack, which deletes it. His SP backs him up by healing him a tad and taking down the near-death plane. Curseman starts spamming fire attacks, which makes sense given his element. The Firehit and Fireburn prove strong enough to finish off the last enemy, though he still fires a Heatshot, perhaps just for S&G.

FighterplaneA: DELETED!
FighterplaneB: DELETED!
FighterplaneC: DELETED!
FighterplaneD: DELETED!
FighterplaneE: DELETED!
PowieA: DELETED!
PowieB: DELETED!
PowieC: DELETED!
ScarecrowA: DELETED!
ScarecrowB: DELETED!
Twisty: DELETED!
Octon: DELETED!

Terrain: Metal 85%, Magnet 15%

Curseman: 140
Machman: 100
Aera: 40

Rewards: Curse: 700z
Mach: Quake1, 600z,54 Bugfrags
also 3 FXP

Machman gathers up the chip data and zenny while Aera draws a multitude of bugfrags to her, and absorbs them. As they turn back to Curseman, a window opens in front of them. Mazer's face appears, and he addresses the pair.
[It's getting pretty late, and we don't want to be late for the restaurant reservation.]
Machman checks his internal clock, and nods in agreement.
You're right. We only have a half hour until our reservation time.
He turns to Curseman and apologizes.
Sorry, Curseman; but we will have to cut our stay a little short.
He approaches Curseman and attempts to shake his hand, before getting ready to warp back out of the network. He keeps a note with Mazer's contact information in the palm of his hand, transferring it to Curseman during the handshake.
So long and good luck!

Machman and Aera change into a pair of cyan beams and zip up and out through the ceiling of the network.

Attached: M.Patrovski@PSAOM.org

((Log Out))