Hello all, once again, I come through on an update promise! Getting better at keeping those! So, here are the winning votes:
Spoiler: Winning Votes
And now, the Chapter:
As you walked through the field that surrounded the airport you were just walking from, you ponder the fact that it has essentially led you to the MIDDLE OF A FIELD. You weren't even walking towards the main section of the city you could see, but closer to the outskirts. The only plus side you could think of too your admittedly stupid choice was that it looked cool... to all of the one other person and robot you built yourself, effectively rendering that positive moot.
Though, from here, you could at least take a good look at the city as a whole, and would freely admit the atmosphere of the swaying grass around you helped calm your worrying nerves a bit.
Spoiler: Thailand View
Honestly, it was a beautiful city from what you could see from your limited view.
Towering skyscrapers, a train running with pretty good time, and people bustling too and from wherever they want to go. Of course, none of this helped you at all in regards to finding a piece of Wu, but at least you got a gist of the area.
So, you kept walking, all the while listening to Wuya rant beside you.
"Arrrrgghhhhh! Why does the Wu refuse to stay in place! I could Understand if it was the Longi Kite, or Sapphire Dragon, but not the Eye of Dashi!" She yelled out into the field, making you thankful that no one was around. Wouldn't want to be THAT guy standing next to the screaming spirit saying nothing. So, you decided to pipe in.
"Uhh, I don't know what either of those things are, but ah, could you tell me just what this 'Eye of Dashi' looks like, so I at least have an idea of what we're looking for?" You said, thankfully halting her hissy fit.
"Ah... my apologies. I am so used to those around me knowing of Shen Gong Wu that I forgot you were still... New. Very well. We are looking for a medallion with fours prongs and a bright red Ruby set into the center. When in its presence, the air feels filled with electricity, creating a feeling of anticipation. Is that satisfactory?" She finished as you now approached a road leading into the city, and began trying to hail a cab.
"Huh. Neat. Thanks, that will definitely narrow down the search. Why didn't you just tell me it earlier? We had that whole flight of just you screaming." You pointed out what you felt obvious.
As Wuya's spirals focused into your eyes, you would not be afraid to admit you sunk a bit in your shoes at the look.
"I did not give you the details for two reasons. The First, being that you already had a Shen Gong Wu when I was first unleashed, leading me to believe that you had already received guidance on just what kind of artifacts exist. The second, dear Jack, is due to the fact that this is very much so, a Test. If I held your hand so early, it would only hinder your growth. Information must be sought and horded, used and given wisely, or thus loses all meaning. Remember those words well." With that done, she turned away from you, turning back towards he city, spiraling eyes darting back and forth as if watching a tennis match.
You gulped a little as you took in the silent feeling of derision upon your person, and resolved to get the Wu as soon as possible, even if only too show her you did NOT need help at every step.
Thoughts on how to accomplish such raced through your head, but were put on hold as a taxi coming back into the city finally stopped for you.
Where to, Dear Customer? The Cabbie replied in his native tongue.
Ah... If you could take me to the Merchant's district, that would be excellent. You said after a moment, remembering your lessons on the language flowing from your mouth.
It seems you were successful in your attempt, as the Cabbie pulled back onto the main road and into the city proper.
It was a short 20 minutes until you arrived in the Shopping district, what with it being located nearby both the local airport, and harbor, to ensure only the freshest ingredients and items were sold.
Here you go Kid. That'll be 38 Dollars.
You personally thought that was a bit steep for such a short ride, but money was no issue for you, so you paid the man, and moved to pull away, but was stopped for a second by the man holding the sleeve of your cloak.
Listen, kid... Stay away from the Private Sector of the city. If you know what's good for you. The Cabbie said cryptically before suddenly turning back into traffic, merging with the hundreds of other cabs in sight.
"Don't know what that was about, but whatever." You mumbled to yourself as you took in the market view around you.
The place was packed to the brim with people and items of every description, with products ranging from the typical tourist things like postcards and shirts, but also had a variety of other shops, as well as gambling dens and rental shops. Your options left you feeling dizzy. At this rate, how would you find what was essentially a small necklace in what was one of the top tourist capitals of the World? You hoped your bots were having better luck than you.
POV Change: JackBot #34-7X
You were on a mission given to you by your Master to find an item fitting the parameters given by Spirit: Wuya, and would do so to the best of your ability. However, you had a larger focus at the moment. Namely, ensuring your continued existence. As you tried to fly away at top speed yet again, the voice who had caused this deviation from the intended programming spoke up again.
"Aww, running? Shouldn't a done that. See, you's went where the Boss wants no one, and while you ain't One, i'm not taking any chances. Sorry. GONNA HAVE LAY A SMACKDOWN!"
As you tried to get way once again, your gyro-balancing center was thrown rapidly off center, as a pair of muscular arms wrapped themselves around your chassis, and then suddenly the world turned upside down.
CRITICAL DAMAGE HAS OCURRED
DAMAGE HAS EXCEEDED MAXIMUM THRESHOLD
TERMINATING FUNCTION AND RETRIEVING DATA IN THREE...TWO...ONE
As the termination function set in for Jackbot #34-7X, He finally got a look at his attacker. It was... Strange.
Spoiler: Attacker with Style
END OF CHAPTER
CHOICE: CHOOSE ONE TO INVESTIGATE
[] Rental Shop
[]Tourist Stand
[] Beach-side Grill
[]Jewelry Store
[]Pet Shop
[]Magic Stand?
[]Alleyway
END OF CHOICE
Alright, another one down. And in case anyone is wondering about my mysterious attacker, I found him in an earlier attempt I've been doing in trying to find an anime I adored as a wasn't from it, but I feel I'm getting closer. In fact,I'd like to reach out to all of you too help me find it! If ya do, i'll share something super exclusive relating to the story with you? Interested? I hope so! The only things I remember vividly about it was that it had a plane/ship thing that was sent flying from a lake or pool that split in two, had three villains who received mission s and powers from some kind of cat robot things, and the main characters had some kind of transformations. Hope that's enough for all of you to find something, as the search for me has been going on for a good five years now. If you think you found it, post a link to it in the thread, and if it is, you'll have my eternal happiness and Spoiler list!
Until I Update next, that's all for now Folks!