WEEK 1 DAY 7: MISSION

[wonderful_mods]

Mission: "Survive until the time limit."
Time Limit: Very Long
Noise Plane: Solo
Wall Instructions: Wall off any area with hiding places, such as malls.
Wall Rewards: Peace Full
Reaped Rewards: Velocity Attack
Mission Rewards: 10,000 yen, Scarletite

[This GM must be rather confident - rather than saying 'defeat her', she says 'survive.' When the Players go out to their mission today, they may soon realize why. There is not just one GM. Apparently, there's at least three of her. Or is it an illusion? But all of them chasing after the separate players seem to be fully capable of attacking. If it's not an illusion, then there could be a special ability that's behind it... whatever the case, anyone who shows their face is sure to get her attention. Not that there's much of a choice, with walls everywhere.

Furthermore, all Reapers have received a text informing them that the rules against directly attacking players have been lifted for the duration of the mission. Who wants to rack up some extra points?]

Comments

[shinbunshinobi]

[Even if he finally has a second attack Pin he can actually use, Sasuke is staying close by his Partner for this. Sorry, but after the past two days, he's not going to take any chances... especially when the word "survive" is in the message."]

So, Ms. Zebra, what's the plan?

[notsogrimreaper]

[Hey, remember this guy? Wasn't he a Reaper that owed you one for leading him around on Day 5?

And was he waving at you and your Partner like a total derp?]

[shinbunshinobi]

[Trying to resist urge to facepalm... Nope. He does it anyways.]

Hey, Mr. Reaper. What's going on today?

[notsogrimreaper]

Ah, hello! I'm trying to help you guys! If you guys hide here, you'll be safe from the GM!

Would you and your partner want to come in?

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

[From the depths of her hood, Zecora's eyes regard the Reaper coolly.]

I think this may be a safe bet
If only since nothing has beaten us yet.

[shinbunshinobi]

I'm sorry, but that doesn't seem to fit how this Game has been going. That's too easy.

[One way of saying, he doesn't really trust the Reapers right now.]

[notsogrimreaper]

I-I understand! But I actually want to help you and the other Players here. I promise. I'm not a bad one!

Please? Your partner thinks it's a good idea.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

Oh, I certainly don't trust your words--
At this stage, that would be absurd.
I simply think our strength exceeds
The greatest of your Reaper deeds.

[shinbunshinobi]

[This Reaper is something else.]

Won't it get a little suspicious if all the Players disappear? How about this? Surely... you have some inside information we Players don't have. Tell us what's going on today, and we'll continue our way... safer because of the information you give us.

[notsogrimreaper]

I-I know, but at least it would help waste some time...

Ah! Um, I don't know much, actually. I just know the Game Master is coming after everyone, trying to Erase them. Most hiding places have been sealed off too. You just need to survive until the end of the day.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

The Master himself has come here
And we will see him appear?

[She turns sharply to face her partner.]

Do you think that his defeat
Would mean the whole game has been beat?

[shinbunshinobi]

Hold up there, is the Game Master allowed to attack us directly? Aren't Reapers forbidden to do that?

[Of course the GM probably makes the rules. He faces Zecora.]

I'd say it's possible... Returning to life after hiding for the last mission sounds fishy.

[notsogrimreaper]

Yes, she's here! And she can attack, there's been an order issued which means all Reapers can attack now.

Which is why you all need to get inside! If she hurts you...

[Trails off, still terrified of the very idea of Erasure.]

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

It seems more like this is a test
To separate the brave from the rest.
Are we sure we can even hide?
Are there others who have tried?

[shinbunshinobi]

[Man, is this guy pushy for trying to get them to hide]

If my Partner's up to the challenge, then so am I.

[notsogrimreaper]

I-If you're sure... At least take this. It isn't much, but it might help you. And please come here if you need to recover.

[Hands Sasuke one of the Peace Fulls he has as a wall reward.]

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

Now, the both of us can heal.
We haven't much to fear, I feel.
But we'll use appropriate care
While we are fighting out there.

[shinbunshinobi]

[Sasuke keeps the pin where he can use it at a moment's notice.]

Thanks. You worry about the other Players. We'll handle the rest.

[He then turns toward his Partner.]

You ready to win this, Ms. Zebra?

[notsogrimreaper]

Okay, good luck! If you find anyone that needs help, lead them to me!

[Smiles brightly. This team is brave! He just really hopes they aren't as brave as SEES... and not as self-sacrificing as Minato-kun...]

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

Let us put an end to strife
And return back to life!

[shinbunshinobi]

[They probably won't have to wait too long before the GM shows.]

[wonderful_mods]

[No, they won't! But considering that Ryoji put up a wall and they didn't choose to clear it... it may not have been the best place to wait in hindsight.

Too late now, though. Here comes that whopper of a GM. Blue graffiti symbols sharply form around her hands like claws, as she sizes them up. She's pleased to have them already with their backs to the wall, but what are they, crazy? She's gotta satisfy her curiosity.]

Well look at that. Are you Players waiting for me?

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

I fear we never got a name.
Are you the Master of this Game?
'Surviving' seemed too odd to ask
To be the seventh and final task.
And some of these Reapers are all right
So it isn't them we'd care to fight.

[shinbunshinobi]

[Sasuke could make an argument about how they don't have to worry about anyone sneaking up behind them, but the idea hadn't actually come to him.]

You heard the zebra, so the real question is: are you ready to lose?

[wonderful_mods]

That's right - Satomi Kurosawa, Game Master. Well, you're braver than the other Players out here, but that doesn't get you a pass! Let's see if you're more than talk!

[Zecora appears to be the 'leader' of the pair, so the GM lunges at her first with open arms, aiming to sink her claws into the zebra's shoulders. ]