EVENT: And Then the Rain Falls

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Characters: Anyone heading to Costa Rica
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Rating: PG
Time: September 2nd, all day
Description: The day of the attack arrives...and things are not as they seem.



The attack begins as the sun rises...because the person planning this did love dramatic timing.

Before this, Shibusen had given out information about the Clown's weaknesses and powers, but as the attack begins, it's clear that something isn't quite right.

Red Clowns that should have been nearsighted can suddenly see very well, and the Yellow and Purple Clowns are much stronger than Shibusen's original report. And more than one individual has approached an ally only to be attacked.

And in the midst of all this, there is a figure, more human than the others, in a dress that's half purple and half red...

This is clearly not going to be an easy battle, but all you can do now is fight.


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[recitings]

She could be one, but I'm not certain.

[In any case, he concentrates on the task at hand: the clowns were definitely stronger now and they were almost intimidating with the way they were able to fight harder. However, Genesis wouldn't dare let them get the better of him and his partner.

Through resonance, he guides his partner's movements, helping him dodge and stay out of harm's way. However, they both weren't quick enough to dodge the one blast of energy that went right for them.]

Edgeworth!

[If only he could take a sword into his own hands and fight right by his partner's side rather than just as his weapon.]

[prosecutory]

I'm...I'm fine...

[He tottered, clutching his head with one hand. A shake of his head helped clear it a bit, but so far he hadn't completely regained his bearings yet.]

We have to burn it. Now!

[Before the purple clown got closer, that is. It wasn't near enough to begin draining energy but it was lumbering forward steadily. The yellow clown had to go first before they could take on the purple one.]

[recitings]

Let's do it, then.

[At the command, Genesis willed his Meister's soul energy flowing through him to immediately burst into flame, lighting up his entire weapon form.]

Strike at it, then we can let our resonance do the rest!

[If they could time this well, they could strike quickly, then command the flames from afar to consume the clowns.]

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth nodded his head, and channeled all his energy into their resonance. They needed perfect resonance. It was now or never, otherwise another psychic blast would knock Edgeworth for another loop.

He didn't think. He let his body do the thinking, and brought the Rapier down onto the yellow clown's left shoulder, intending to cut it diagonally. The cut ended up shallow as the clown managed to dodge a bit, but Edgeworth followed through with another swing and more of the Rapier's flames, and soon that particular enemy has been reduced to ashes.]

I need utmost concentration for this.

[recitings]

Got it.

[And it was a good thing they took out the yellow clown first. Better finishing one off first rather than to take a whole bunch all at once. This time, they had to move very fast lest their energy gets sucked completely from them. The Rapier blazed bright as Genesis concentrated on his resonance with Edgeworth.]

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth took several steps back, while channeling all of his energy into the Weapon for a perfect resonance. He visualized these clowns burning to a crisp, thought of them catching fire so he and Genesis would not have to get too close.

Then he pointed the Rapier at the nearest purple clown.]

Burn! I command you to burn!

[Instantly the clown is engulfed in crackling flames that start from its head - where Edgeworth had aimed the blade. The creature shrieks in pain, dropping to its knees as the fire eats away at it - and reduces it to ashes without damaging anything else.

One down, several more to go.]

[recitings]

Good job.

[This was going to be a terribly challenging mission. But it appears that it might not be that bad. As long as they keep their distance and fight smart rather than hard, taking down these powerful clowns shouldn't be too difficult. However, there were some unpredictable variables.

And some of these were the locals.

In fact, once they were able to take one down, some brash young man suddenly came out of nowhere to charge at the clowns with anger in his cry, yelling out something about vengeance. Launching himself right at the clowns, he was certainly going to get killed. But if he and Edgeworth were to intervene, it could risk them as well. What should they do?]

Over there!

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth sees the man too, and wanted to chide that civilian for rushing in so impulsively at these clowns. He grits his teeth. If they don't do anything, they would be at fault for not acting when they were in a better position to.

He runs toward the direction of the man, but keeps a distance.]

We cannot let him get hurt.

[Then, with resonance, Edgeworth's Meister ability kicks in. He projects his voice to be heard over the fighting, and so they don't have to get any closer to the clowns than necessary.]

Hold it! Turn away and go back! This isn't your fight! [Unfortunately his shouting is going to draw attention from the clowns as well.]

[recitings]

[As if possessed by a sudden impulse, the young man heeds Edgeworth's words and draws back. However, as expected, the clowns paid attention to the one giving the command and began to amble towards the pair.

Genesis knew immediately that they had to cut through them quickly, lest they got caught in a powerful sea of them.]

We've got to find a way to take them down one at a time!

[And upon spotting a narrowing street, Genesis urged his Meister to it, not wanting to waste any time.]