Planeswalker Test Arena E

Voltman started off by raising an energy barrier and drawing his aqua sword. He charged at the first VolgearEX and deleted it with a flashing cut. He tried to take a swing at the second, but it was clear accross the platform from the one he'd just struck down. His attack was aborted when a wall of fire rose up to envelop him, destroying his barrier.

One of the Magtects came up from behind, began to pull him towards it, and attemped to gonnect with a powerful electric punch. It failed, as voltman merely sidestepped and stabbed it with his molten spear for it's trouble, deleting it.

Voltman took two steps forward, then lept at the final Magtect, his lighting spear in hand... He landed, dodged it's punch attack, and stabbed it through the shoulder. The spear broke through the other side and connected with the ground. The magtect jerked once, and dissipated into the oblivion of deletion.

The ground shook ominously...

Status

Enemies
VolgearEX A: Deleted
VolgearEX B: 120
Magtect A: Stabbed
Magtect B: Impaled

Players
Voltman: 160 [Floor B-8]


Terrain: (enclosed area)
Lava
Volcano
Metal
Cracked

As the third enemy fell into the lava, a tremor tore through the arena. Struggling to keep his balance, Voltman looked around for the Volgear that had escaped his strike. Seeing it some distance away, he could only think of one option.
Shigeru! Warp!
Lolz, Shigeru replied, a goofy look on his face, leik, U want tel3pr0t?
What? Voltman replied, confusion radiating from every feature. But he never got an answer, because Shigeru (in his 1337-sp33k trance) had slotted in the Areagrab. Voltman activated it, savoring once more the feeling of power he got from being able to move freely while everything else was in a time freeze. Bringing his legs back in preparation for a dash, Voltman closed his eyes and let the warp program do its job. When he opened them, he was glad to see the Volgear frozen in front of him. Deactivating the timefreeze, he delivered two quick, steaming slashes to the enemy before preparing to parry the flaming attack that would come if his aquablade hadn't finished the job.

Overview:
*Electric Drain barrier: 60/60 HP*
1. Areagrab behind VolgearEXB
2. Aquasword to VolgearEXB (80x2 due to weakness)
3. Aquasword to VolgearEXB (80x2 due to weakness)
-Skill: Swordplay (Free dodge)-
4. Dodge/parry (If necessary)

The final Virus is helpless to defend itself as Voltmen teleports behind it, and deletes it with his aquasword.

The ground starts shaking a bit more violently, causing the Admin Navi to raise an eyebrow speculatively... He refrains from commenting, however.

Status

Enemies
VolgearEX A: Deleted
VolgearEX B: Deleted
Magtect A: Stabbed
Magtect B: Impaled

Players
Voltman: 160 [Floor B-8]


Terrain: (enclosed area)
Lava
Volcano
Metal
Cracked

((First Award Earned.))

Voltman looked around. The enemies were gone, the ground was rumbling, the admin navi was just standing there and the battle routine was... still executing?! He had a few questions for the navi. Just one question, actually.
Excuse me, but what the hell is happening?!
Calm down, Voltman. I'm sure they have a good reason for whatever they're doing.
I hope so. Voltman said, tapping his foot impatiently. He'd be ready for whatever the colosseum could throw at him...
At least, he hoped he'd be ready.

(If the battle routine isn't done...
Overview:
*Electric Drain Barrier: 60/60 HP
1-4. Dodge/Stay safe)

The rumbling sound ceased suddenly, and the Admin Navi spoke to Voltman: "The next phase of your test will start soon..." His voice trailed off for a moment as he closed his eyes, seeming to savor the moment of peace. "Take a moment to survey your surroundings. This will be critical to your survival in the upcoming battles."

The Admin Navi gave Voltman time to re-check the field in greater detail...

Upon a second look, the platform Voltman was standing on had a metal staircase leading up to another higher platform, on floor B-7. From that platform, on B-7, a narrow catwalk crossed the valley to another wide platform with yet another staircase to the next floor up. The floor on B-6 was a series of smaller platforms running along the valley wall, followed by a larger platform with another staircase. Floor B-5 was a pair of semi-narrow conveyers running from the far wall to the near wall, with a small platform that had another staircase leading upwards yet again. Voltman couldn't see above that floor... Except for the glow of a pair of torch lights far above on the edge of the valley's rim, flickering against the night sky....

Now why did that seem out of place?

The Admin Navi then opened his eyes and made as if he was going to speak again... He stopped as a pair of distant thunder cracks could be heard from far above. The white robed navi looked upwards in surprise...

Then a streak of white-fire fell from the heavens, and the platform across the valley was consumed in a nova of fire... The remains that weren't outright vaporized fell into the lava wit---

A SECOND blast struck the platform next to the one Voltman was standing on, resulting in an earth-shaking explosion that sundered the huge platform and sent red-hot shrapnel flying everywhere... A jagged table-sized chunk landed less then 5 feet in front of Voltman, piercing the platform he was standing on, and lodging itself into the ground before melting the surrounding metal, and cooling again to form a permanent monument to the nearby platform's destruction... There was nothing left of the platform but it's warped and twisted support structures when the nova's light faded...

Time froze with surreal suddenness, everything fading to gray and monochrome... Then, a data screen appeared before Voltman's face for a 10 second time span...

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Notice: Your objective is to fight your way out of the valley, floor by floor, until you reach ground level. You have 2 turns to clear each floor before the floor is destroyed. Clearing it sooner will earn you extra rounds in which to complete future floors. Every few floors, the test administrator will refresh your chip data and grant you another award marker to be traded in at the event's end for a chip.

Enjoy my modification to your test.

~ A.

Color flooded the scene once again as time resumed... The Admin Navi raised a fist and shook it at the sky while shouting "This isn't funny! You hear me?! NOT FUNNY!" He turned to Voltman and spoke clearly, yet without a trace of emotional stress "Run. I am not in control of this test."


Status

Enemies

Floor B-7
Champu A: 60
Magtect A: 90
Volgear: 80

Floor B-6 (out of range)
Champu B: 60
Magtect B: 90
???: 110

Ground Level (WAY out of range)
Basher A: 120
Basher B: 120


Players
Voltman: 160 [Floor B-8]


Terrain: (enclosed area)
Lava
Volcano
Metal
Cracked


((Battle 2, BEGIN!!))

Voltman gripped the handrail tightly as he looked up, as per the Admin Navi's request. This was going to be a lot harder than he had originally thought. Was he supposed to fight his way up and survive those platforms at the same time? he didn't see any other possibilities. He ran for the stairs, when a sudden crack rent the air in two. He clutched his head momentarily, trying to regain his hearing, when a fiery blast tore apart one of the platforms. He started to run up the stairs, but stopped as something behind him caught his attention. Felt, not heard (his hearing was still impaired), Voltman turned just in time to see half the platform he had been on inaccessible, a giant shard of metal lodged in the middle. His eyes widened, and he let the energy rush of narrowly avoiding death catapult him up the stairs. He stopped once more, however, as the rest of the world did the same. A datascreen appeared, and Voltman's face paled as he read about the time limit.
Just my luck...
Time unfroze, but Voltman didn't start moving again. The Admin navi was saying something.
"This isn't funny! You hear me?! NOT FUNNY!" He turned to Voltman and spoke clearly, yet without a trace of emotional stress "Run. I am not in control of this test."
Voltman recoiled as if the navi had just slugged him in the stomach.
You're WHAT?!
You heard the man! Shigeru yelled out, worry creeping into his tones. RUN!
Shigeru didn't need to tell him the second time, as Voltman was already bolting up the stairs. Noticing that his barrier had long since faded, possibly having been struck in the falling of the giant metal shard, he pumped volt after volt into the metal platform, before drawing out the energy at nearly twice what he had put in, forming it into a barrier around himself. Advancing across the platform, Voltman felt a surge of adrenaline as the sheer magnitude of the situation sank in. Spurred forth by this small energy, he ran along madly before the feeling faded away, and he found himself in the middle of the walkway, halfway across the perilous trip. Seeing flying viruses surrounding him on all sides, Voltman activated a chip Shigeru sent him, that he hadn't used in a while. The last time he had used it, it had helped take down a Cybeast. It would be enough for a small Magtect.
Say your prayers, you little magnetic bastard.
Pulling out a spear, he shortened it and placed the base against his shoulder. Taking aim with the head of his spear as one might take aim with a rifle, he took a moment to aim at the enemy. It was all he could spare. Suddenly, as if an invisible trigger had been pulled, a ball of energy flew out of the tip of the spear at tremendous speeds. A flash of light. A strange hissing sound. Silence. Voltman didn't even glance at where the enemy had been as he turned to his next two victims.
All right, guys. Let's see how well you two FRY!
Voltman threw the used spear aside, listening to the hissing it made as it hit the lava, and materialized a new one. Striking it against the metal at his feet, a change seemed to overcome the spear. The shaft started to glow yellow, moving and shifting under Voltman's grip, as the head of the spear started to burn red. When the change was complete, Voltman held the spear out in front of him horizontally, and started to spin it. The yellow shaft of electricity blurred into a circle of blinding white, while the flames of the head burned blue. When Voltman could no longer be seen from behind the wheel of fire and electricity, he struck. Suddenly, fireballs and lightningbolts began shooting out of the center of the circle, half of each homing in on each virus. As the energy faded from the spear, the spinning slowed, and the color dimmed. When all the shots had fired, Voltman looked over his weapon, now the color of charcoal, and struck the metal with it once more. The spear broke apart, splintering and turning into dust at a pile at Voltman's feet. He looked up, and gazed at the enemies above.
Then, nodding to some unheard command, Voltman turned to the stairs going up, and started to make his way toward them. He had a mission to complete. He had a fight to win.

Overview:
1. Electric Drain (60 HP Barrier)
2. Powerblast to Magtect (90)
3. Lightning Spear to Champu, Volgear (50 each, Elec)
4. Molten Spear to same (50 each, Fire)

Voltman's Powerblast sends the Magtect flying through the air into the abyss, deleting it before it hit the bottom. The remaining two viruses appear to hesitate momentarily, apparently unwilling to face off against the newcomer who had so savagely deleted their brethren. Before Voltman can capitalize on the opportunity, however, both of them launch a volly of attacks toward Voltman, splashing harmlessly against his barrier, but causing the electric shield to flicker and die (20x2 Fire + 20x2 Fire). The steel panels beneath Voltman's feet glowed bright red as they absorbed the heat energy discharged by the viruses. With great fervor, the static soldier sent a retaliatory burst of fire and electricity, blasting the two opponents into oblivion.

The electric-elemental navi was forced to rest, his system resources all but drained from the savage onslaught... which would turn out to be a rather painful mistake on his part. From the center panel, a large plume of lava erupted, washing over Voltman's body (20 to Voltman). The yellow warrior staggered to his feet, shaken and burned, but still ready for more.

From way up on the top floor, one of the turretlike viruses aimed downward, as though locking onto the ground far below...



Floor B-7
Champu A: Deleted
Magtect A: Deleted
Volgear: Deleted

Floor B-6 (out of range)
Champu B: 60
Magtect B: 90
???: 110

Ground Level (WAY out of range)
Basher A: 120
Basher B: 120


Players
Voltman: 140 [Floor B-7]



Terrain: (enclosed area)
Lava
Volcano
Metal
Cracked

Voltman punched his fist in the air as he watched the Magtect disintigrate before his very eyes, before turning to face his remaining enemies. He flinched, almost falling off the edge of the platform as he saw the Champu charging at him. He folded his arms in front of his face, bracing for the attack, before feeling an electric charge run through his systems. Confused, he opened his eyes, to see the Champu pummeling the barrier relentlessly, while the Volgear's flames fought to get in from the other sides. Voltman felt the energy stream back into his system as the barrier failed, and was afraid it wouldn't be enough to defend against the fiery onslaught, but it held. As the enemies retreated, Voltman's childish side overruled his sense of self-preservation, and he pointed at the enemies, taunting them.
Har har! You couldn't make it through my shield!
He wasn't laughing long. Looking down, he noticed the panel glowing red with heat. He hadn't felt it through his boots, but looking at it now, he realized the gravity of the situation. He didn't have time to lift a foot, however, before scorching magma shot out of the ground at his feet. He screeched with pain, trying to fight his way through the burning liquid rock, but it was like trying to claw his way through a brick wall. But as suddenly as it had started, it stopped. He gasped for air, and fell to his knees.
That... how...
It's the panels. The steel panels. They boost the power of electricity and fire, remember?
Voltman looked over the side of the platform.
Maybe not.
Wha?
Voltman pointed down with one of his burned fingers, directing Shigeru's attention to the volcano directly below him.
Oh...
No time to regret! I've got to keep going!
Voltman wiped his forehead with one of the less ash-coated sections of his arm, looking up. Far above, he heard a strange sound. He dismissed it as just some rocks dislodging, and turned to the stairs. Dashing across the distance left between him and the next staircase, Voltman took the metal stairs two at a time, eager to get to his next opponents. But nothing could have prepared him for what he would face next. Platforms ran along the wall, just as narrow as the bridge he had just crossed, with gaps where every other panel would be. He shook the thought of looking down from his head, and began his jumping trek across the wall. A flash of red caught his eye from the magma abyss between the walls. He turned, to see three enemies floating there. He recognized another Champu and Magtect, but a third enemy escaped his virus knowledge. Which was, if not complete, quite large. He didn't care what it was, though. He would take it out just the same.
Shigeru! The new chip, pronto!
Right! Shigeru said, slotting in the Bubblestar.
Voltman held out another spear, spinning it in front of him just as he had with the two signature attacks last turn. Then, as a blue color spread throughout the entire spear, Voltman threw it in front of him and punched it at the axis of its rotation with as much force as he could muster. But instead of splitting in half, the spear simply bent, releasing three bubbles that flew at the enemies. Voltman caught the spear, and wasted no time to toss aside the worn-out weapon. He started to charge an attack to fire at the new enemy, when a strange current passed through his feet. He harged again, only to have the same sensation of his energy doubling back upon him.
It's like... my energy is being matched by the ground! But how? Voltman wondered, before remembering what Shigeru said earlier.
The steel panels. They boost the power of electricity and fire, remember?
With a jolt, Voltman realized what the administrator navi had done. In placing him within this steel and fire arena, he'd given both Voltman and his opponents the key they needed to unlock more strength! Charging his energy once more, he felt the steel panel matching his energy, doubling the amount he could throw at the enemies. Taking aim at the strange virus, who may or may not have been hit by the bubble he had previously launched, he gathered up his electrical energy within his hands. As he finished charging his energy, he let it flow through his fingers, forming an orb hovering between his hands. As the last of his energy flew into the ball, the streams of electricity from his hands shrinking into trickles, and then stopping entirely, he drew the energy from the panel at his feet. Instantly, a second burst of electricity flew from his fingers, and the orb of energy at his hands grew to giant size. A deadly glint shone in Voltman's eyes, and he sent the orb flying at the virus. And halfway between Voltman and his target, the orb erupted with bolts of lightning, the strikes of lightning hailing down upon his target like deadly rain. Voltman punched his fist into the air victoriously.
Now THAT'S an attack!
Careful, Voltman. Shigeru cautioned. It's not over yet.
Voltman shook his head at the image of his operator.
You don't think I know that? Just let me have my moment of triumph, okay?
Fine. Take your moment. But while you're doing it, RUN!
Voltman took the advice to heart, jumping across the platforms to try to reach the next stairway. He had a challenge to complete. He thought he was home free, just leaving the two enemies to take out, but suddenly he remembered the strange sound from earlier. It may have been nothing, but... better to be safe than sorry. Especially in case another chunk of metal falls from above. He thought, readying the Areagrab. Shigeru shook his head as Voltman completely ignored their recent upgrades, and readied the Hyperactivity Module as well.

Overview:
1. Climb to B6
2. Bubblestar to Champu, Magtect, ??? (20 to each, Trap, Aqua Element)
3. Steel Panel Electric Blaze to ??? (140, x2 if Bubblestar hit, Stun, Elec Element)
4. Move towards stairs to B5, Dodge (Areagrab and Hyperactivity assisted)
*Hyperactivity activated. Hyperactive actions used: 1/2*

The environment fades from view, leaving only Voltman and the Administrator standing in the dull, lifeless gloom.

"Thank you for participating in the Planeswalker Field Test. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the test has been canceled. Here is your reward as promised."

--- Rewards ---

Voltman:
- Magbolt1
- FireHit1
- Metal Zone (Rare Chip)

Voltman blinked once as he fell in midjump, and let out a small "Ow" as he connected with the floor. Listening to what the Administrator had to say, he just nodded and shook his head while he grabbed the chips.
Oh. Too bad. And I was hoping to get all the way through this crazy challenge, too...
But because it wasn't about to happen, he just sighed once more and jacked out, flying into the sky amidst a yellow beam of light.