soul_mods: (Witch's Soul)
Soul Campaign Moderation Journal ([personal profile] soul_mods) wrote in [community profile] soul_logs2012-03-14 12:10 am

[Event] Invasion!

Characters: OPEN to everyone!
Location: All over Death City
Rating: Various
Time: February 2nd
Description: Witches have invaded and are attacking the city!

The attack, when it comes, happens quickly enough that Death City would have been caught flat-footed had there been no prior warning, but it's not completely unexpected because of the city's heightened state of alarm the past day. Warning sirens start sounding to alert the citizens and guests the moment a dark, slow-moving mass out in the desert to the south-east of Death City is spotted by Shibusen sentries. There's even time for civilians to run and hide before the mass is identified as an army of what looks like decaying, shambling corpses. The city's defenders are slow to move, however; most of them are distracted and are having trouble dealing with the black blood in their bodies. While agents are gathering to head out to deal with the zombie threat, that's when the witches make their move.

Portals begin opening in the skies above the city, disgorging hideous familiars: bulbous spiders and leggy ants the size of dogs. They drop hundreds of feet down into the streets and alleyways of Death City, and scuttle off in search of victims. The spiders are poisonous and can spin copious amounts of web to capture their targets, the ants spit acid that cause agonizing, paralyzing pain. Their masters bear down on the city in a cloud of black shadows--massive ravens strong enough to carry off adult men. There are five witches, women on broomsticks, beautiful if not for their crazed grins and obvious glee at the chaos descending upon the city. At some unknown signal--maybe the cackling from a couple of them--they dive in concert and disappear into different areas of the city.

Their masterful plan has begun!



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topgun_textiles: ([Shades] Some bark and bite)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-04-03 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
His friend in hand, Kanji wasted no time in heading back out into the fray. The Guests seeking refuge sniping from the higher floor windows helpfully cleared the way until they were out of sight.

Because a few makeshift shelters were made in this district, there were more than enough fighters in the area, clobbering their way through the hordes. Unfortunately, there was a high chance a witch would be in the area.

He wished he'd asked how long ago Minato and Saya had been seen, and hoped he would still be in the area.

Let's stick to whatever's in the way! This area looks covered! ...Might be a Witch around, too. He had no ability to sense soul wavelengths or energy... it just made the most sense.
pishirogane: (CSI)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-04-03 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I certainly hope one isn't...

She let her soul ping again. If a Witch appeared, they couldn't fight. Kanji was weakened and Naoto didn't know if she was strong enough to defeat one. When he soul bounced back, she sighed with relief.

I don't feel the presence of one. Still, I'll make sure to check.
topgun_textiles: (Getting on my last nerve)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-04-04 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
That tense feeling from his side of the connection eased.

Thanks! His mouth was a thin line, eyes focused ahead as he made a beeline according to the directions given. A corner of his mind noted that he must have run nearly twice as much here in Death City than he did inside the TV world and in town.

Left, left... right...? He let slip as a brow furrowed, skidding to a stop before turning a corner.
pishirogane: Art by: Saigatokito (Curious; Give me something to Believe)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-04-04 07:33 am (UTC)(link)
You're welcome.

Though, he didn't have to thank her. She wouldn't be a good Weapon if she left her Meister - or, temporary Meister in this case - in the dark about possible attacks coming in.

Her soul pinged again and she scowled. Some familiars up ahead... wait.

Now that they had gotten closer, she was picking up something besides familiars.
topgun_textiles: ([Shades] Wary)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-04-04 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Despite running full tilt, he slowed immediately the moment he heard the word 'wait'. Kanji searched the immediate area from where he stood, and side-stepped into an alleyway, pressing his back to the wall.

W-what's up, Naoto-kun? He checked the skies and his grip tightened around her weapon form. What kind of hell was coming their way now?
pishirogane: (Cool stare)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-04-04 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Kanji didn't have to halt that sharply, but her soul pinged again as he paused. There it was again; two figures in the distance, but not the distinct feeling of a familiar or Kishin egg... fortunately, it didn't seem to be a witch.

... I believe it's Arisato-san and Takagi-san.
topgun_textiles: (You ready for this?)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-04-04 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
His soul wavelength brightened up considerably.

Got it! The longer he stood here, the further away the two they sought were getting. He tore out of his impromptu hiding spot and was back into his previous pace within five strides.

There were the familiars straight ahead. From the direction they came from, they'd be caught by surprise.
pishirogane: (Under my skin)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-04-05 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
Kanji-kun, what will you do when we reach them?

She stared ahead at the familiars as they got closer, prepared to be fired again.
topgun_textiles: ([Shades] ...Try me.)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-04-05 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
With her assistance, these familiars soon began eating 'lead'. In his determination to reach the other two Guests, he was at first quiet, knowing she probably wouldn't like his answer.

Arisato-san's gonna get his Partner back, he began, passing through the first cluster of familiars as they fell. The next turned to face them, their cover blown.

"OUTTA MY WAY, PRICKS!" ...But it didn't matter. They would go down soon enough.

...And I'm gonna go look for Tifa.
pishirogane: (Cool stare)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-04-05 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
She felt a few dregs of her energy dwindle with each bullet firing, tearing through the familiars. She frowned.

It wouldn't be wise to go alone right now.
topgun_textiles: ([Shades] All right people listen up!)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-04-05 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Naoto was right, of course. As they were right now was the best bet, and maybe Saya was a Weapon. But...

I wanna make sure she ain't by herself, either! Kanji had yet to best Tifa in a sparring match, so she was definitely formidable. But, what if she was in an area with a Witch, or she was getting in a little over her head?

Naoto was lowered when the last of the familiars fell, and that was when he saw a pair turning a corner. He recognized them. Wait, wait, WAIT...!

"ARISATO-SA-- rgh, screw this--" Were the sounds of battle, gunfire, and shouts not filling the air, his voice could have probably reached them. Kanji started a sprint to catch up.
pishirogane: Art by: Saigatokito (Curious; Give me something to Believe)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-04-05 10:23 pm (UTC)(link)
But we can find her without one person putting themselves in danger!

Namely Kanji obviously. She stared at him as he ran, but then looked ahead, seeing that familiar blue mop of hair: Minato.
topgun_textiles: (RENOVATE YOUR ASS!)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-04-06 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
A group of four's a big target! Arisato-san n' Takagi-san are probably heading for a shelter.

Kanji couldn't tell if Saya was a Weapon... if they weren't trying to resonate, that had to be their plan, right? He turned the corner and elbowed a zombie in the face to get it out of his way.

Shadows were tougher than this!
pishirogane: (I'm on the outside)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-04-06 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Shadows weren't attempting to kidnap people though!

Saya was a Weapon; she had announced that several times over the network. She probably wasn't looking for shelter either, but her own Meister.
topgun_textiles: ([Shades] All right people listen up!)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-04-07 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Kidnapping!? That was news to him! That just made the situation that much worse... but it also strengthened his resolve that much more.

I'll be fine, damn it!

Kanji's mind was set. He began to close the distance between themselves and the others, and a plan quickly formed in his head.

If he was going to do this, he had to do this quickly.

She wasn't going to like this at all...
pishirogane: (Don't give me that excuse)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-04-07 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
What did he think those crows were doing by swooping down continuously? Just stirring up more confusion?

Kanji-kun...!

Naoto knew he was planning something, but what, she was in the dark about.
topgun_textiles: ([Shades] Just LISTEN damn it!)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-04-07 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
Y...yeah?

"ARISATO-SAN!" He bellowed. Thank god, he was in earshot.

Kanji slowed upon reaching them, and immediately Naoto would feel the soul wavelength from him pull gradually away as practiced. The last sparks withdrew as he wordlessly handed the gunblade over to the other boy.

"...I'll be back, a'right!?" Kanji backed off a step.

Then, without another word, he turned and took off.
pishirogane: (All that's waiting is regret)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-04-07 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
She was cut off before she could say anything else, her soul reaching to reestablish the connection. Minato's soul appeared within the dark space, but still...

"Kanji-kun..."

Again, she failed to stop someone. Hopefully, he didn't get himself into too much trouble.