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

[notsogrimreaper]

[This Reaper is panicking. Just when he thought things were turning around, with a new girlfriend and accepting friends, it happened again. Everything turned into a nightmare. And he remembered his true purpose for being here.

Ryoji decided to man a wall, refusing if at all possible to get into a fight. And he maaaay even rudely being refusing orders... Any Player that passes him gets quickly ushered toward him.]

Here, come in! You can hide here, I promise!

[...He's going to be in so much trouble.]

[wonderful_mods]

[Oh boy, oh boy! A Player is running toward you! They're gonna make it through- NOPE

This Reaper just shot her own wall made of barbed chains out between the paths, and the desperate fool ran straight into them. Caught in her trap, she swings them back the way they were coming.]

Hey, false hope! Nice idea, kiddo. We'll get all the dumb ones out of the way first.

[notsogrimreaper]

[Just... gapes at the pained Player, and the cruel looking Reaper.]

H-How could you... I was trying to...

[Trails off, knowing he'll get in trouble if he admits he was helping the Players.]

[wonderful_mods]

What were you trying to do?

[she crosses her arms, watching the player stumble away blindly after he breaks free from her chains. Hmm. To erase him in front of Ryoji or not...]

[notsogrimreaper]

...Erase them myself, obviously. Scram. This was my idea for points.

[Tries to glare convincingly. If he can get her away from here, then he can keep rescuing Players...]

[wonderful_mods]

Yeah?

[She'll gesture openhandedly at the guy then.]

Okay then, fire away. I only injured him. You'll get the points for erasing him.

[notsogrimreaper]

...

[He freezes, shocked. Crap. Of course he'd have to prove his allegiance. He doesn't want to, but...

wouldn't it be worth it do Erase one and save the others?]

[wonderful_mods]

[The Reaper sees that look on his face.

But rather than torment him over it, she pats him on the back.]

Go on! Looking like that, he'd just get tortured by the GM anyway. Not everyone can win. That's just how it goes.

[notsogrimreaper]

I'm fine! Just thinking of the best way to do it!

[Hm, if he turns into that, then maybe he won't be as scared...

After a few moments, Ryoji is gone and a monstrous form with coffin wings and a skull for a head is floating next to the wall.]

[wonderful_mods]

What -

[Okay, she really didn't expect a transformation like that from this meek looking guy. Maybe he was serious after all. She tries to hide her surprise by looking back toward the player expectantly. He probably thinks he's getting away.]

[notsogrimreaper]

[Ryoji/Thanatos growls, a low, inhuman sound. The anger inside him is taking over. Stupid Game, why would they put people through this hell? Isn't death the great release? Well, time to free this Player.

Thanatos rushes forward, sword aimed straight towards the boy's chest.]

[wonderful_mods]

[Jeez, that's kind of scary, especially with the noises and all. Where'd he get abilities like that?

Anyway, the player looks over his shoulder just in time to scream before his 'heart' is pierced. His dying words are lost in the sound of static.

The Reaper fiddles with a curl of her hair, frowning a bit.]

Er ... right. Guess I'll get outta here then...

[She hastily retreats. Ryoji's wall is safe for now.]

[notsogrimreaper]

[Thanatos turns back, dragging his sword back and heading back to the wall...

Before Ryoji reappears, falling down to the ground.]

N-No... No, why did I...

[Ryoji hangs his head, sobbing.

He'll still let Players into the area, but he's keeping his distance now. Who knew he was still so dangerous?]

[carsharkkonishi]

[And here comes Rhyme, dragging her partner with her, when she notices Ryoji.]

Ryoji! You're a lifesaver!

[But her smile doesn't seem very bright today...maybe she's worried?]

[notsogrimreaper]

Ah! Rhyme-chan! Thank god!

[Quickly hugs her, before ushering her and her Partner inside.]

I'm so glad to see you... Are you alright?

[carsharkkonishi]

Yeah...[She doesn't make it sound like she's okay, at any rate. But she does hug back. Does the hug feel less intimate than usual? Oh, that must just be your imagination.]

[notsogrimreaper]

[He does notice that, and he winces a little.] Rhyme-chan, you're not okay, I can tell...

[carsharkkonishi]

My mind's just busy.....I can't lie.

[She hugs him tightly.]

Ryoji, I'm a Player. After today...

[She'll be gone.]

[notsogrimreaper]

...I know, Rhyme-chan. I know.

It was amazing while it lasted. I should have known I wouldn't deserve someone as beautiful as you.

But you need to win. If you can come back to life, you'll find your brother again! I'm so happy for you.

[His heart is breaking, but he knows more than anyone that humans deserve to live.]

[carsharkkonishi]

What....what happens if I don't win, Ryoji? I want to win, but what if I don't?

[notsogrimreaper]

...You need to win. If you don't... I'm afraid to think of what might happen if you don't.

[carsharkkonishi]

Well, I want you to know you were amazing, and still are. You'll find someone much better for you than me, and even if I'm back in Shibuya, I'll come visit here. Who knows, maybe I'll get a glimpse of you or something.

[She laughs a dim laugh, trying to lighten the mood even though she's in no position to.]

[notsogrimreaper]

T-Thank you... I'll look for you too.

But... I don't want anyone better than you. You're perfect.

[carsharkkonishi]

No, I'm not. You really just think I am.

[notsogrimreaper]

N-No! Really, believe me! I love you, Rhyme-chan!