Wet behind the (cat) ears

Venturing deeper into the far to calming, smoothing waters, the little neko would soon come upon an odd sight. For there, ahead the waters seemed to be swirling in large whirlpool, and while normally such a sight wouldn't be so odd when surrounded by the waters of the network. The oddity came from the mass of thick, metalize gunk that seemed to be rising from the center.

The mass of thick oozing liquid metal soon rose into a mass above the waters as they settled and calmed beneath. And while it had no facial features, or form of any kind, it seemed to drift one way, then another as if searching about. Finally it lurched forward towards the navi, seemingly have found its next prey.

Boss
Metal Slime Ooze: 200HP

Terrain
100% Onsen

Ally
Nyan: 135HP

—Boss Battle, Start!—
"Mira! Unidentified virus up ahead! Excercising extreme caution and requesting assistance."

Nyan came to an abrupt halt at the sight of the creature as it slowly rose from the watery depths, a mass of flowing metal sway this way and that with no real defining features. From it's outward appearance Nyan couldn't come up with any sort of physical or elemental weaknesses, nor what it could be capable of. That made Nyan worry. She had never heard of anything like this before, which either meant it was a rare occurrence, a new type of virus, or nothing that met it survived. Thankfully with operators and the ability to jack out the later was more unlikely.

Meanwhile Mira was preparing a variety of chips for the battle to help both offense and protection. She grabbed the ever useful bubblewrap and a long ranged aqua chip for now, a way to stay on the careful side and test the waters from a distance. [Hear you go! Battlechips, download!] The hyperactive operator seemed excited at the idea of pitting Nyan against a new enemy. That or she was bored of normal viruses.

As a bubble began to form around Nyan she at least tried to make a note of the way it moved, memorizing it and keeping attention for any sudden signs of aggression as she prepared her limber body to move away at a moments notice. Her body shifted to the side as she pulled back her right hand. With a swift motion she swiped at the water beneath her to kick some up above the two. Raising her hand a cold wind began to blow slowly causing the water to freeze into shards of ice, only to have to come crashing down upon her enemy.

"Lets see how it reacts."

Summary:

1) dodge

2) BubbleWrap1 [1-Hit Aqua Barrier | Status Guard | Regen]

3) AquaNeedle1 - (20+5) x 3 Aqua + Variable Targeting + Drop Attack - Accuracy: B @ Metal Slime Ooze
Movement did not seem to be the strange slime creature's strong suit, as it lumbered and rolled through the waters slowly, only to suddenly lash out, a thick part of its body shooting forth like a hammer, which thankfully Nyan managed to dodge and wrap herself within her bubbly barrier, not to mention the gentle soothing touch of being in the healing waters.

Her attack followed just after, as those three icy spikes stabbed into the creature, causing it to still for a moment, than seem to quiver in reaction. Though it was then that the tip of a glowing green crystal appeared, as the ooze shifted and started to draw itself back together, the navi could clearly make out a trapped crystal locked near the base of the giant seemingly sentient slime.

Boss
Metal Slime Ooze: 127HP [GMD Exposed]

Terrain
100% Onsen

Ally
Nyan: 138HP

Misc
GMD: 5HP [Inside Metal Slime Ooze]
As Nyan assaulted the beast she noticed something glint as part of its body became damaged and seperated from the attacks. A green crystal formation was lodged withing the oozing body of the enemy, much to Nyans surprise. Before she could decide what to do about it, the familiar voice of Mira called out to her.

[Nyan! Secure the shiny thing!] Mira sounding excited as always.

Nyan let out a bit of a sigh even though the response was to be expected. "Mira, can you give me the Aquaknife, please. The navi responded as she began to dash forth into her enemy. If she focused on attacking the main body she figured preserving the data would be much easier than just trying to pry it away. She drew back her clawed hands as a coating of ice began to form over them, the aquaknife installing and enhancing her power. She kept her wits about her as she watched for any more sudden movements from the ooze, her bubble of protection reformed once more in the off chance she failed to dodge.

Leading off with a thrust of her right arm Nyan struck out at the creature's main body forcefully. She couldn't be certain if she was connecting thanks to the liquid like body of her opponent, but she was confident her claws wouldn't fail her as she followed up with a wide slashing strike from her left. Her eyes kept careful watch over the oozes motions even still as she feared the idea of getting sucking into its creepy body much like that crystal seemed to have been. Nyan finished off with one final rising slash as she hoped this would be enough to fell what she could only assume was a mutated virus. Pulling back slightly she kept on her toes for anything that might happen, still a little wary of the enemy.

Summary:

Passive: BubbleWrap1 [1-Hit Aqua Barrier | Status Guard | Regen]

Subtype Passive: Free Dodge

1) Aquaknife - 60+5 Aqua + slashing, 6 uses - A accuracy @ Metal Slime Ooze

2) Aquaknife - 60+5 Aqua + slashing, 6 uses - A accuracy @ Metal Slime Ooze

3) Aquaknife - 60+5 Aqua + slashing, 6 uses - A accuracy @ Metal Slime Ooze

Spotting some much desired treasure, the little feline navi called out for a powerful sword, and with it, began to hack and slash the boss to little bits, or at least she tried too. The first slash, seemed to just miss completely as the ooze reacted and parted ways to avoid the strike completely. While the second strike did strike true, it simply sliced the thinnest part between the two and with it, simply sliced the giant ooze in two!

Both the remaining halves seemed to recoil, the first snapping away and lashing out at the navi, who managed to leap aside from the first strike, only for it to lurch back up and crush through the bubbly barrier, slamming into her heavily and delivering with it a surprisingly painful shock! (-40) The other half seemed to draw back towards the glowing crystal, sealing it away completely once more.

Oddly enough, the separated half seemed to begin to steam and hiss within the water, and looked almost like it was beginning to melt. But that didn't stop the Nyan from lashing out again, striking at the half with some fight left in it, this time connecting fully, nearly cutting the thing to bits as more and more of it seemed to drip and hiss into the Onsen waters.

Boss
Metal Slime Ooze A: 30HP [Disconnected from GMD]
Metal Slime Ooze B: 100HP [Surrounding GMD]

Terrain
100% Onsen

Ally
Nyan: 101HP [BubbleWrap1: Destroyed, cannot regenerate]

Misc
GMD: 5HP [Inside Metal Slime Ooze B]
Nyan reeled from the electric shock, realizing the ooze was much more dangerous as she initially thought. The fact it could replicate was even more fearsome, and she began to wonder just how she would defeat this enemy. While she did make not that the separated ooze seemed to begin to melt as it became separated it seemed the process wasn't immediate and perhaps destroying it before it could rejoin the main body would be a smart idea. There was only one major question on her mind now: Was the crystal in fact its core?

While grabbing it might be nice, if she ended up getting defeated because she was too focused on a prize then what would be the point. She resolved to just do what she needed to do in order to stop the slime for now, and worry about recovering anything after. She wasn't about to let herself be defeated here. She started off by slashing at the small surviving piece of slime with her claws once more. It was heavily damaged as it was so putting it out of its misery shouldn't be too much more trouble she thought.

Now she could focus on the remaining blob with a little less worry. She let out a sigh as a plan came to mind, but she knew deep down she would regret it as she pulled her jacket off and tossed it to the side. With a deep breath, she charged forward at the ooze with great speed. Nyan darted back and forth trying to keep nimble on her toes as she moved. She didn't want to take another hit after the damage it had already caused her once. As she pushed forward, a dark layer of a slimey substance began to coat her body the closer she got. Practically throwing herself into her enemy, Nyan was now coated in a thick layer of filthy mud as she flung herself into the ooze at top speed. She cringed as she could feel it's dirty texture, covering her entirely, hating every moment of it.

Ewwwwww... the things i do for victory...

Summary:

1) Aquaknife - 60+5 Aqua + slashing, 3 uses - A accuracy @ Metal Slime Ooze A

2) dodge

3) MudFlop1 - 60 wood + Impact + Slow + Medium Mud Terrain - Accuracy: B @ Metal Slime Ooze B
With the separated half of that ooze slowly melting away, it had little ability to defend itself from Nyan's powerful attack, which quickly deleted it away. Leaving her head to head with the other half surrounding her prize.

Seeking a quick resolution before taking anymore pained attacks, the navi went for the desperation move. Sheathing herself within the gunk and filth of mud, she charged forth and smashed into the remaining slime creature. Which let out a hissed cry as it recoiled and parted around the navi; for a brief moment it seemed as if Nyan had actually been swallowed by the slime monster.

Then, she hit the crystal core at the center, sending a powerful shockwave through the substance which quickly caused it to burst apart as the crystalized gem shattered. Or rather, the larger, corrupt crystal core the ooze had formed around a true GMD shattered. The ooze, far to scattered and broken to reform, melted and faded down into the waters and mud, leaving an obvious glowing data file behind, while Nyan stood, covered in mud, before her glowing prize.

Boss
Metal Slime Ooze A: Deleted
Metal Slime Ooze B: Deleted

Terrain
70% Onsen
30% Mud

Ally
Nyan: 104HP [[s]Covered in mud[/s]]

Misc
GMD: 5HP [Inside Metal Slime Ooze B]

—Battle 5, Victory!—
Nyan: MetaGel1, 670z

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MetaGel1
Damage: 90 + Slow + Drop Attack x 3 Targets
Accuracy: B
Description: Summons three Metagels to drop down on three different opponents. Causes Slow on contact.
Duration: Once
Element: Aqua
Special: Drop Attack: This attack originates above the battlefield, and falls to the ground. It gains one rank of accuracy against High Altitude targets.


Open GMD: [[b]Y/N[/b]]
Nyan, upon seeing her foe fall, Quickly sank herself into the warm waters of the onsen almost immediately. The mud that clung to her was distracting enough that the feline completely missed the shiny GMD remaining after. Some furious scrubbing and a satisfying sigh later, her eyes turned once more to the corpse of the slime.

[get the shiny thing nyan!]

Mira called out cheerfully, her curiosity getting the better of her. Who wouldnt want shiny things after all. Nyan prioritized however as she picked up the new chip data and funds from the victory first, before walking over to and opening the GMD.

"Alright, alright..."

*openopenopen*
Feline curiosity did not stop the navi from taking her dear sweet time in cleaning up. A good thing the GMD couldn't sprout legs and walk away, or another slime monster come to claim it. In fact no, neither of those things happened at all, so Nyan was able to crack open the GMD and claim that beautiful reward!

[GMD Opened]
Nyan: PoisonMask

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PoisonMask
Effect: (2-Hit Shield) + (50 Poison + Miasma(Nova2))
Accuracy: S
Description: Summons a PoisonMask which acts as a 2-Hit Shield. While equipped, the PoisonMask will generate a cloud of poisonous Miasma in a Nova2 area around the user that damages all who draw near, but it will cease producing the Miasma if dropped. Break attacks will instantly destroy the PoisonMask.
Duration: Until destroyed or overwritten.
Element: Null
Special: Poison: Damage is considered Poison, and cannot be Imbued with an Element. Poison damage is dealt on a per-turn basis, and takes effect the turn after the target is struck with it. Poison can be cured with Status Cure.
Special: Miasma(mod): A method of delivering poison damage. This effect generates a damage zone, and bypasses all known forms of defense without exception. The coverage varies, and is denoted by the modifier listed in parenthesis after this effect.
Special: Status Guard: This chip blocks debuffs.
Nyan was pleasantly satisfied with the spoils of battle, and the contents of the "shiny thing" as her over excited operator put it. All in all it had been a good day of training and it was about time she had taken a rest, there was no point pushing herself.

"Alright i think we should call it a day. Jacking out.

[got it, nyan. Lets go get some waffles! I'm starving!]

With that, a flash of blue appeared and Nyan removed herself from Yoka, but something told her she would be back again soon. She prayed she wouldn't have a run in with another slime next time.

((thread over))