OPEN: End Of Year Tournament

[beautifulmidboss]

WHO: Open!
WHAT: Midboss hosts a tournament to celebrate the end of the year. Food stalls, games, danmaku and fighting. Fun for everyone...at least until Diablo shows up.
WHEN: Monday 29th - Tuesday 30th December
WHERE: Attleton Arena & the surrounding area
WARNINGS: Violence, chaos, fighting, Midboss' ego.

Even with the loss of the oversized statue of himself, Midboss had done his best to prepare Attleton for the tournament ahead. He'd made sure to order plenty of flowers from Terra, and thus roses of many colours lined the main road leading up to Arena.

Stalls had been popping up since the early hours of the morning, and by Monday afternoon, a colourful selection stood along the street - both for party games and street food. It was important to have a variety, even if it gave rise to a rather disorganised mish-mash of activity.

Monday night opened with fireworks, announcing the beginning of an evening Danmaku showcase to warm up the atmosphere. Koishi had been given largely free-reign over the event, for better or for worse.

Drinks and music ran late into Monday night, as the Arena was cleared for people to mingle, with a pop-up bar provided for everyone's enjoyment.

The stalls returned Tuesday lunchtime, with the tournament proper set to run all afternoon and into the evening if need be.

It promised to be an interesting event, and the Guardian could be found flaunting his way around the city right up until the fighting was ready to begin.

[OOC: Here's the Tournament log! I'll put some comments with headers for people to mingle under, but if you want to make your own that's cool too - feel free to organise whatever fights you want, and have fun :)

As per earlier discussions - Koishi will be running Danmaku craziness, and at some point during the tournament Diablo is going to drop in to ruin Midboss' fun, so feel free to give Diablo-mun a poke if you want to get involved.]

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Monday & Tuesday: Stalls

[beautifulmidboss]

There's plenty of stalls around to catch people's interest. Everything from games like catching plastic ducks and shooting ranges to win prizes, to streetfood stalls selling a mixture of normal - stirfrys, noodles - to the slightly less normal...caterpillar eggs? Apparently it's a Netherworld delicacy.

Monday-OTA

[innocent_royal]

[Anastasia came early because she was familiar with tournaments. She remembers how her maids and mother fussed over her to make sure she looked her best for such public events. But for once in her life, she gets to do her own thing.

The young girl browsed the stalls, but landed on the games. Lots of cute prizes just waiting to be taken home. But she came across one game with a item that was familiar... A rifle at the shooting range.

She examined it, considering whether or not to give it a try as she remembered one of her companions from back home.]

Monday Evening: Fireworks

[beautifulmidboss]

Announcing the start of the Danmaku showcase, fireworks of many colours are released from the Arena, filling the sky.

Nope, you didn't just see the Guardian flailing because he accidentally set his coat on fire, what're you talking about?

OTA

[gammavirginis]

[ Porrim sits watching the fireworks. She's feeling a little bit better since the election is over, even if she's still worried about Ted. She hasn't seen him since the results were announced. ]

Monday Night: Danmaku

[beautifulmidboss]

After the fireworks, the arena is cleared for Koishi and her allies to set the sky alight again with danmaku - the Guardian himself steps back for now to give them centre stage. This was something he was definitely looking forward to.

Entering: KOISHI

[koishi_komeiji]

The whole arena seemed to dim, a rose blooming and multiplying in the center before exploding outward in a storm of blues and reds and oranges. They broke apart into a storm of petals that filled the entire arena with a lovely, floral scent.

A moment later the little green youkai appeared in the point of origin, holding up her arms and spinning around once, laughing and drifting back in the air, waiting for her opponent to appear.

[gammavirginis]

Porrim chears Koishi on from the sidelines!

And now for something completely different. EX BOSS VS EX BOSS

[prismaticdestruction]

There isn't much of a wait for the other side of this match to show up. It's not as unique as a small bat flies in and in a flash of red light, Flandre floats there looking slightly nervous. Although the fact it's quickly washed away with a bright grin and her holding onto Laevatein.

She flares out her jeweled wings and waits for the start. Besides, this was going to be fun either way!

Im The Announcer for a fun Family Game! It's called Danmaku!

[aya_shameimaru]

Seated at the side of the arena, and looking rather smug is a black-winged woman with camera around her neck. A microphone is set right in front of her on a table as she greets everyone watching.

"GREETINGS everyone watching! This is Aya Shameimaru reporting, ah though I guess I'm not doing news, but announcer am I? Well either way, let me introduce our first combatants in this Danmaku! On this side, green, lean, and full of I don't know what, Koishi Komeiji! And the other side, she's blonde, she loves blood, and destruction's her passion, let's hear it for Flandre Scarlet!"

"Now let me go over the rules for those who aren't familiar. Danmaku is a battle of maidens and beauty. The two battlers will fire off bullets of various shapes and sizes in a display of wonderous beauty in which they must try to dodge their opponents bullets in return. It's not as simple as just firing in a straight line, Danmaku encompasses the beauty and soul of the one firing them, a beautiful barrage expresses the beauty of the maiden's inner heart!"

"That said, there are still rules about it. First of all, Danmaku is non-lethal. The worst you'd get is some slight burns and maybe torn clothes. Try to keep it clean girls. Secondly, there are spellcards which are stronger effects that are more closely tied to each girl's personalities. In this instance there shall be three spellcards per girl to use! Spellcards are not only stronger, but can remove the bullets from the opposing maiden's, which makes them a great defensive move too!"

"Once all three cards are used up for each girl, the one who got hit the most loses! Girls do their best now and are preparing. Please wait warmly until it is ready."

(TL/DR: bullets are pretty. Spellcards are powerful. Girls can only use spellcards 3 times. Enjoy pretty firework bullets and their non-lethalness.)

Tuesday Afternoon: The Tournament

[beautifulmidboss]

This was what Midboss had been looking forward to most.

"Welcome, one and all, to the End of Year Tournament! I am delighted to see so many of you attend!" Midboss beamed as he addressed the gathered crowd. "Now we shall see who truly is the most powerful in the whole of Attleton and the five cities. I hope everyone will put on a truly beautiful performance."

Naturally, he would have a few fights of his own. He couldn't resist a challenge.

"If anyone here dares to challenge the most elegant, powerful demon in the Netherworld, of course...then I will be ready! En guarde!"

[goneturbo]

"'Elegant' and 'powerful' huh?" Ralph thought the outfit was kind of dumb and the guy very small. How tough could he be?

Ralph climbed down from the stands, landing in the center field with a thud, his massive feet leaving imprints into the stone below. He dusted his massive hands off as he approached Vyers; only slightly taller than the demon but several times wider.

"Sure, let's see what you got!"

[sugarcar]

And guess who's cheering for the big lug from the sidelines?

"You better kick his butt, Ralph!"

[goneturbo]

He waved at Van and gave her a wink. "No problem."

[beautifulmidboss]

Well, this challenger certainly looked powerful, and not someone he'd seen in Genessia before.

"Mais bien sûr, do you not see it yourself? Well then, I will have to show you my might!" he said, posing for just a moment before he took a battle stance. "En guarde!"

With that, he darted forward, aiming to duck under Ralph's huge arms to kick him in the side.

[goneturbo]

It wasn't too difficult either, Ralph not being particularly fast or even that coordinated. He was big though, and while the kick stung like a koopa troopa, it only sent Ralph reeling back a step or two with a slightly more sour face.

"Ow!"

He swung back with his huge hand as if trying to swat a fly in return.

[swordprincess]

Karla spent most of her free time at the Attleton arena anyway, so it was only natural that she participate in the tournament. She stepped into the ring with her sword at her side, waiting for an opponent, putting on her pleasant airs.

"So...are there any who wish to test my steel?"

[orlokbutterfly]

As a matter of fact, Karla, there is someone willing to test that blade.

Rather than walking into the arena like any normal fighter would, Gale leaps down into the arena from the seats- while making sure he's a complete show-off about it, doing a flip on the way down before he landed perfectly on his feet with his legs together and a hand on his hip. The wires hanging from his neck lightly wrapped around him before falling back in place behind him, while the masked Gale grinned at her.

"Well then, that's another offer I can't exactly say no to."

[swordprincess]

Karla blinked as the figure leaped into the arena in such a dramatic fashion.

"Gale?"

She could almost scoff at the display, but it did show that he could be nimble and agile. Perhaps he would give her a challenge. She smiled confidently now.

"All right then. Let's begin."

[orlokbutterfly]

"Orlok, actually."

He tapped the side of his mask as he said that, insinuating that it was a nickname for when the mask was on. Not that there was any point to hiding his identity - anyone who was even remotely observant would be able to identify him by the gray skin and blue veins alone, but it was more out of habit than anything. And being a vigilante with another name made it seem cooler.

At a glance, he appeared unarmed, He technically was, but he wasn't going to make use of beam weaponry on her. Not until he knew more about her. He opened his arms, leaving her an open invitation with the gesture.

"Ladies first."

[azaleafae]

Azalea had promised Vyers that she would show up for the tournament. This was an opportunity she had been waiting for...perhaps the safest opportunity. It was time to find out where her abilities stood amongst the residents of Genessia. Was she the most powerful one here? Or were they more powerful than she? She had to find out.

She couldn't help feeling a little eager as she stood, waiting for a challenger.

Tuesday Evening: Diablo

[beautifulmidboss]

So far, everything was going as well as he could hope. There were some great fights, and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Truly, a fabulous event worthy of someone like him.

Nothing could possibly go wrong, right...?

"Haha!" Midboss laughed obnoxiously as he headed into the middle of the arena, dusting his jacket off as he went. "So...who wishes to be next in challenging moi??"

[OOC: After Diablo shows up for a fight, reactions and whatnot are all good.]

[lord_of_terror]

When Vyers turns around, he would find that he was not alone in the arena. However, who was challenging him would be almost impossible to decipher at first. They weren't very tall, and seemed to have a fairly lean frame, but beyond that, the black cloak they wore concealed any and all features. They said nothing for a long moment, simply standing there, peering at the former Overlord with a piercing gaze from beneath the cloak's hood.

[beautifulmidboss]

Well. He hadn't even sense this arrival make his appearance...that was worrying in itself. And why go to such efforts to hide himself like this?

A small twinge of fear that Lucifer himself had come back, before he quickly reasoned that the man would not be this subtle if he were to make a reappearance.

"Hmhm, so, you have come to take the challenge...well then. En guarde!" He took on a battle stance, waiting to see if this stranger would make the first move.

[lord_of_terror]

A hush seemed to fall over the area as shadows swirled around the two. The figure made no movement. However in the silence voices could be heard, whispering to one another in a manner that made it impossible to tell what was being said, though one word - Lucifer - seemed to come up quite often.

The first move would be Mid-Boss'.

[beautifulmidboss]

Yeah, he heard that. A shiver ran up his spine. There was no way this was Lucifer, he reasoned, or anyone else he had a reason to be afraid of.

Whoever this was...he had to give the crowd a good show, and if this stranger wasn't making the first move, then it was his turn.

He dashed forward, readying a flurry of punches and kicks.

[lord_of_terror]

The cloaked figure didn't move, and if there was one thing that a skilled warrior should have picked up from those impacts it's that the figure beneath the cloak was not that of a warrior. This was a girl, barely an adult, who had - at most - shot an arrow or two in her life. She was not a fighter, but a scholar.

But with the last punch, her hand shot out, grabbing Vyers' wrist with a strength that should've been impossible. Golden eyes shone from under the hood and the face beneath was cracked, scared, and entirely deathlike. As her lips moved, an unholy deep and distorted voice hissed. "I'm going to make you wish I was just 'Lucifer.'"

As soon as the threat was uttered, smoke poured from every hole of the cloak, the figure growing and twisting into Diablo's true form. But Diablo wasn't alone. The smoke that had filled the area began to gain mass, coalescing into Shadow Fiends that crawled through the arena, slashing and clawing at any that got too close.