Ultra Blader is seen walking towards the readers. "Hello. Since you all took the time to reply, I thought it was only fair that I reply to your reviews. So, without further ado, or the annoying random person this time, let's start answering your reviews! And this time, no annoying random person! Yay!"
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From KCSonic:
I have a character you can use, but I was hopeing he could be a pokemon trainer, so i'll save him for later. Why can't Ryan use his old abilities?
My Reply:
Thanks. It's good that you've thought of a character. Post him with your review or PM me when you think that its time to use him. Also, Ryan can't use his old abilities because he learned them in the Tutorial Lands. He only learned them to understand how to play the game. Thank you for your review.
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From Ayane the Game Master:
This is awesome :D I wanna submit a character! The description is in my profile and I won't put it here because I'm kinda lazy and that would take up some time. His name's Kidd btw.
He can be a Human Warrior I guess, although you can make him into a Hylian Warrior if you want. As for the past thing, what do you mean by it exactly? Please tell me so I can give him one ^^; And after I give the past of his, make him into a main character. I wounn't really care which homeworld you put him in though.
Thanks!
My Reply:
Okay. I'll make him a Hylian Warrior. We have a few too many Human characters at the moment. But I don't know if I can make him a main character, but I'll try.
By giving him a past, you would give him more detail. I could do a chapter on his real life, or shape his behaviour. It doesn't really matter either way whether you give him one or not, though. Thank you for your review.
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From Shadow Minamoto:
Hi there, lemme start off by telling you that I've just stumbled upon this story and I think that it's absolutely amazing! Actually... I rather enjoy stories that are based upon virtual reality games. You don't see many of them, and I can't wait to see more from you.
Now, you said something about submitting a character, correct? Well, I would like to submit one, but seeing how I can go a little overboard with my character creating, allow me to PM you my character. You'll recive the PM sometime later today.
Until then, Cest la vi!
-Shadow Minamoto
My Reply:
Wait… you think that it's… AMAZING!? Great! I knew people seemed to like it, but I didn't think that it would be considered as that good! Thanks!
By the way, I got your PM. I'll include your character into the story when I can. Thank you for your review.
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From Jolteon Master:
Good story. You're making me blush by the way. Thanks for the compliment. Anyway like the original characters. I completely understand the Trial Lands stuff. Thank you for choosing Hyrule first. It makes a little more sense than Kanto. Add a thief next, maybe have her (and I do mean her) being attacked by the boss. It's a character idea. Her name is Sarah (very original i know) she's short, thin, and quick. Extremely stubborn, and doesn't really care for boys. Seeing as she keeps dying when she goes on her own though, she joins them. Is the boss the one from Twilight Princess?
My Reply:
I made you blush? Umm… Anyway, the character you posted is a little unoriginal, but I might be able to have her in as a minor character. I can't have too many major characters at the start of the story, as it will clog up the flow of writing, and let's face it; a complete team of players against the first boss in the game isn't exactly an interesting challenge. But I will put her in. I might make her real name Sarah, but her character's name something else. Any yes, it is the boss from Twilight Princess, the first boss you fight (although in all regard it's really just a mini-boss, since it's an easy fight. Besides, you fight heaps of them later on.) Thank you for your review.
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Anyway, with that all done, on with the story, and the first boss battle!
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Last Game Standing
Chapter Six: Shadow Beast Blues
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"Well, here we are." Cenn noted. "Where's the monster?"
They walked in, ever so slowly. Ryan reached for his Thorn Branch, while Bryonel's hand was grasped on the hilt of his wooden Short Sword. Cenn already had his staff in his grip, glancing around the spring.
As they looked around, strange symbols appeared around the vicinity of the spring. Out of the sky, huge pillars of stone rained down around the perimeter of the blessed place, which was about to become an arena.
"Look out!" Ryan cried, but they were not harmed. However, the pillars activated an energy surge, creating a force field, stopping them from escaping.
"Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide," Bryonel murmured. "This could be risky. But I think I know what we're up against."
"It's kinda obvious, isn't it?" Cenn remarked. "I mean, I've played my share of Twilight Princess, and I know what's coming."
A portal opened up above them. A large, gaunt figure fell out, and dropped to the ground. It picked itself up, its claws held up high.
Bryonel and Ryan charged at the Shadow Beast, while Cenn held back, preparing to assist with magical support.
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"How much," Swing "life has," Parry "this annoyingly strong," Dodge "beast got?!" Stab.
"Quit complaining and do some damage!" Bryonel yelled.
"Not my," Weave "fault I," Duck "can't hit this," Swerve "thing to," Cut "save my," Avoid "life!" Thud "…ouch."
"Just stop talking and get on with the job! Gee, Freelancers really ARE useless…"
"Hey!" Thud "…maybe I should have been a Monk after all…"
Ryan was then tossed aside by the Shadow Beast, as Bryonel stepped up to the challenge. He swung his wooden sword at the foe, doing very little damage. The Shadow Beast then grabbed him with its sable hand.
"Scratch that. It's not Freelancers that are useless, it's us…" He said weakly, before being crushed, and tossed aside.
"What are you waiting for?" Cenn snapped. "Get up and fight!" He exclaimed, before letting a soft, white light engulf the wounded Ryan.
Cenn cast Cure! Cenn healed Ryan by 45 Health! Ryan was restored to Full Health!
"Magic, huh?" Ryan wondered. "That gives me an idea…"
"Hey!" Bryonel snapped. "What about me?"
"Wait. Give me a moment to get ready." Cenn replied, before letting the same light cover the injured Warrior.
Cenn cast Cure! Cenn healed Bryonel by 45 Health! Bryonel was restored to Full Health!
Bryonel got to his feet, and charged at the Shadow Beast, performing a Spinning Slash. It cut deeply into the monster, causing it to shriek in pain.
"Oh yeah! Who's the Warrior? I'm the Warrior! Who's the Warrior? I'm the…"
"Look out!" Cenn cried.
Bryonel, in his taunting, had forgotten about the Shadow Beast. It recovered from the blow, picked him up, and then crushed him in its hand, before tossing him aside once more. It then advanced on Cenn, almost daring him to cast Cure, and leave himself unprotected against the Shadow Beast's advance.
Slowly, it caused Cenn to be up against the force field created by the stone pillars. Little could help him now, except a surprise attack…
"Blizzard!"
…Which, thankfully, came in the nick of time, just before Cenn was attacked.
Ryan cast Blizzard! Ryan dealt the Shadow Beast 25 Damage!
The Shadow Beast screamed in pain. Cenn quickly cast Cure.
Cenn cast Cure! Cenn healed Bryonel by 45 Health! Bryonel was restored to Full Health!
Bryonel, now returned to a healthy state, gripped his wooden sword, and cut at the Shadow Beast. Cenn, deciding it was time to start attacking, began hitting the monster with his staff. Ryan lent support, attacking when the Shadow Beast was on the verge of harming one of them. It wasn't long until they finally got what they wanted: A sheer and certain victory.
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Bryonel dealt the final stab. The Shadow Beast fell to the ground, defeated. They had won.
The Shadow Beast exploded into darkness, before its remains began soaring up into the sky, into the portal. The dark pillars of stone faded away, and a new, lumixencet light began to shine its slow, slender, and strong glow.
A mighty creature, a spirit in a guise similar to that of a large Ordon goat appeared before them.
"I am Ordona, one of the Spirits of Light. I have been fighting to survive for so long. Thank you. Now, I am free from that monster's evil grip. As you have saved me, I will tell you something: Hyrule Castle is under attack. Not from the outside, but from within. Monsters crawl from the basements and dungeons. They come in waves, sometimes weeks apart, sometimes mere minutes. Please. You must travel to save them. But the key that opens the gate to Faron Province must be given to you, in order for you to advance. It used to be open to all travelers. But somebody took it, and hid it under the waters of my sacred grove. Please. Accept my gift to you."
Ryan obtained the Ordona-Faron key! Ryan can now open the gate between the Ordona and Faron Provinces! Cenn and Bryonel also obtained copies of the Ordona-Faron key! They can also use the crossing between the Ordona and Faron Provinces! The party was also surrounded by a healing light! They recovered all Health! All Power Gauges, such as Mana (Required to cast Cure and Blizzard) were also filled!
Ordona continued to speak. "Seek out the one known as Link. You will find him in the Faron Province. He is the only one who can allow to advance in your quest. Remember that well. Now, I must depart. Good luck on your quest…" With that, Ordona disappeared, just as morning came.
But the spring still held secrets. "Huh?" Ryan said. At that same time, Cenn and Bryonel also made the same "Huh?" noise. Then, also at the same time, they all picked up a strange, black claw, from the Shadow Beast. Proof that they had defeated the beast for sure.
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"I don't believe it! I knew you looked competent, but I didn't really think that you could defeat that monster!"
Ryan sighed. "Gee, really shows that you had confidence in our abilities, huh?"
"Oh well!" Mayor Bo continued cheerfully. "I guess I should pay you! Now, I have decided to give you a choice in profits. You can either take this lovely pile of cash, or this Ordon Sword. The Ordon Sword is worth slightly more than the money, so you really should take it… Please?"
Bryonel shook his head. "You truly are weird, old man. Not to mention miserly. I wonder if that sword truly is any good, or if it's just a dodgy copy of the real thing."
Bo, still oblivious to the insults, held in his hands a sack of Rupees and an Ordon Sword. Shrugging, Bryonel took the sword, getting used to its feel.
"It seems like a good blade. I'll take it."
"Excellent!" Bo crowed. "Now, I'm sure that the two of you would like one as well?"
Ryan thought for a moment. "While I do like my old Thorn Branch, it's basically useless against armoured enemies. I'd be in a tight spot if I couldn't use attack magic against one of them. I'll take the sword as well."
"Fantastic!" Bo cheered. "Am I right in assuming that you want a mighty Ordon Sword too, young lad?" the Mayor of Ordon said, asking Cenn.
Cenn looked blankly at the Mayor. "I'm a White Mage. I can only currently use staffs. I can learn to use bows and arrows, but that's about it. And yet you ask if I would like a sword. Does it look like I need a sword? Sorry, but I'll take the Rupees."
Bo looked somewhat upset. "Aww… But I have so many Ordon Swords… I get at least six new swords a year. Please take the sword. Please?"
"No."
"Pretty please?"
"No."
"With a cherry on top?"
"No."
"Sprinkles and icing?"
"No. Unless…"
"What? What?"
"You give me the sword…"
"Yes! Yes!"
"…as well as the Rupees…"
"No! No!"
"Just give me the Rupees."
Bo gave up. "Fine," he said with a huff. "Take the Rupees. I clearly cannot dissuade you. …Unless…"
"No."
"…Understood." Bo said, the last ounce of fight in him finally snuffed out.
The trio left, to explore the area more.
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"So, what level are you now?" Cenn asked.
"Level?" Ryan replied, confused.
"You don't know about your level? Just focus, and it'll come to you, along with other details, such as your class." Bryonel explained.
Ryan focused, and saw details in front of him:
Name……Ryan
Gender….Male
Species….Human
Class…….Freelancer
Level…….7
Health…...42
Mana…….11
"So, that's my details, huh? Can I see yours?" Ryan asked both Cenn and Bryonel.
"Sure." Cenn replied. "Just focus on us for a moment."
A few moments later, Ryan had the information he wanted:
Name……Cenn
Gender….Male
Species….Human
Class……White Mage
Level……6
Health…..38
Mana……24
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Name……Bryonel
Gender…..Male
Species…..Human
Class…….Warrior
Level…….9
Health…...56
"Hey… Why doesn't Bryonel have any Mana?"
"Because I don't need it. It only shows the types of powers you can use. I can't use any special powers other than those that came bundled with the Warrior class, so there is no need for me to have any Mana. If I change classes, then it will appear." Bryonel answered.
Cenn looked around. "Come on, guys. Let's see what else this place has in store. Then we move on to the Faron Province." The other two adventurers agreed, before walking off into Ordon Village.
TO BE CONTINUED…
Not too bad a chapter. I think it could have been longer, but I need to start work on my other stories: Super Smash Bros. Duel and Final Fantasy III: Darkness and Light. If you have the time, please go to the Final Fantasy I-IV section (or go directly to it via my profile) and read it. It's been up for two weeks now, and I haven't got a single review for it yet. Please take a look at it.
Until next time,
Ultra Blader