melodiesofeternity | The Final Loop

S'reee exhaled, an exasperated sound. She wasn't sure if her blows were landing: Adrian had attacked them, and Ramaa wasn't reacting. She drew out her iMog slate and telekinetically hit some buttons as she lowered to the ground. She'd have to Flash Step off the battlefield, but if it was that or sink (or find themselves back at the start of the 3 days again), she would live with it.

Job Change -> Red Mage (active)/Illusionist (passive)

A quick buff update- something I forgot to mention in his post. Apologies!

> Adrenaline Boost (Red | Single Target)
Passive skill. Raises physical defense by 5% and attack by 15% for two turns upon being hit by a powerful, heavy or severe attack.

This turn (Active for Magitek Judgement):
>Focused Ultima (Kuja) (2t)
>Shockwave (Kuja) (2t)
+10% DEF, +30% ATT

This turn (Currently):
>Focused Ultima (Kuja) (1t)
>Shockwave (Kuja) (1t)
>Eye for an Eye (Adrien) (2t)
>Eye for an Eye (Red) (2t)
+20% DEF, +60% ATT

He was in pain. This was a bad idea; he was gonna die. There was one name one his mind when he called for help, still holding onto Bahamut.

"Uendo!"

Were they going to get him in time? Was he going to die right here?

He had to protect himself. Keicho told him that he had to learn not to rely on other people all the time. He had something to help himself due to the Monk Asterisk. With two of his chakras opened by his previous move, he focused on closing them to heal himself.

> Life Chakra (Okuyasu | Single Target)
Focus energy from unlocked Chakras into healing magic restoring 15% of maximum health to self. Requires two Chakras to be unlocked and subsequently locks them back.

Nozomi gasped in shock at the fact that all of that purification energy and not a single person had been healed. They must have been much to strong for such an attack. If only she was a little stronger...!

But, she can't give up now! "Corrin, this isn't you! You have to stop this!" she shouted. Time for something simpler, opting to pummel her friend.

> Spellcraft: Istari Precure Combat (Calamity Corrin| Single Target)
Deliver a series of punishing punches and kicks to your opponent

When used together with a skill, increases its potency by 12%

> Power of Emotions (Self | Single Target)
Passive Skill. Depending on state of mind, gain or lose 1% bonus to stats per turn to a maximum of -5%/5%. Below -5% Disables the job. Current Level +1%

> Leadership Material (Next 3 | AOE)
Passive Skill. Can boost the stats of an ally by 5%. Number of allies increases per level to a max of 4. Current number: 3

Dammit. Taking control of others -- that was a cheap move. Reno sprinted past Sephiroth, using his Dragoon jumps to dodge along the way.

"Forget the kid!" he yelled as he passed. "Take out the head!"

The faster they could get rid of Ramaa, the faster their allies would return to them. Not to mention those held attacks... Reno remembered them from before.

> Chaos Thrust (Ramaa | Single Target)
Powerful weapon combo against a single target.

> Dragon Heart (Reno | Single Target)
Doubles the potency of all attacks and skills for three turns. (On top of all the other buffs from everyone else. Two turns left.)

That bitch took Kuja? That wasn't fair! Maybe it was childish, but Snow White stomped his foot with his frustration.

"Kuja, you idiot!" he screamed at the friend he adored, who was just out of reach because he could fly. Show off. About to throw an attack at the genome, Snow noticed Okuyasu out of the corner of his eye -- in really bad shape.

Shit. He didn't like to have to choose... Snow looked between Okuyasu and Kuja, now somewhat restrained by Frisk. It would have to do.

"Hold on, Frisk!" Snow would be there as soon as he could. But for now, he ran to Okuyasu's side and attacked Bahamut-Egi.

> Eaura (Bahamut-Egi | Single Target)
Medium water magic attack.
> Eaura (Bahamut-Egi | Single Target)
Medium water magic attack.

> Dualcast (Snow White | Single Target)
Passive Skill. Allows to cast two spells back to back.
> Manafication (Snow White | Single Target)
Upgrades all spells to their medium counterparts for three turns. (Accounted for: Eau > Eaura. Two turns left.)

There was no bloody time for this-
But he had to try, even as Adrien retaliated, catching some of the brunt of his attacks with his shield- but he was still bleeding.
It'd been a while since he'd fought as a Templar, but it was time to use something new. A corona of white magic suffused the area, the [Eidolons' Will] defending the Heroes of Light from harm. "Adrien, lad, whatever she's done t'you, it's only temporary. There's a job to do, and after you worked yourself half to death to save Arito, d'you really think you could just let all those people die again, for no godsdamned reason?!"

> Eidolons' Will (Entire Field | AOE)
Raises attack and defense of all party members by 10% and lowers the attack and defense of all enemies by 5%.
> Vengeance (Self)
Reduces damage received by 20% and deals back 10% of damage received for 5 turns. Turn 2/5.

It seemed Ren was on the same page of Naoto, with Ifrit's fire fading away it now seemed to feel cold. Unusually cold... of course, helped along with the Full Summoning the detective had just called upon. The healing seemed to be under control, so what better time than now to follow that attack up with a little more power, for good measure?

He traced a sigil in the air, calling forth the partial form of the ice Eidolon, aiming for the empress this time, not at all liking the magic she seemed to be casting... "There!"

> Partial Summoning (Shiva): Heavenly Strike (Ramaa | Single Target)
Shiva attacks a single-target with a combo of three ice strikes, dealing moderate damage.

"They've got Uendo. Let's get your health back up."

Though, Tyzias and Frisk would require their attention next. For now, Naomi opened her claw reaching into her back and Little Mog passed her the next item. Healing was already being done, but Naomi still tossed the High Quality Hi-Potion Okuyasu's way and he was free to take it.

> Throw (Okuyasu | Single Target)
Throw an item at an ally. The item can be consumed by the target as a free action. (HQ Hi-Potion x 1)

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Klonoa yelps as he's slashed from behind, staggering from the surprise hit to see Adrien cutting through everyone.

"Adrien.." He chokes out, pulling himself to his feet again as he looks over--his friend. His friend that just attacked him, with no sign of holding back.

Klonoa shakes his head. No. It doesn't matter that the pain still stings. He's been through this before. Huepow had a good reason, and with a glance at Ramaa, Klonoa starts to put the pieces together what Adrien's could be--must be.

"Adrien!" He calls out, tearing after the fleeing ninja and running alongside him as he continues to deliver counterblows. "Stop hitting us, we're you're friends!" He grits his teeth, and flicks the Wind Ring up to fire a Wind Bullet at his friend--if he could just get him to be still for a second, maybe they could get his head back on straight!

> Wind Bullet (Adrien | Single Target)
Inflate the target, paralyzing them for one round and making them look silly.

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Kenichi couldn't help but look over his shoulder, trying to keep track of where everyone was. It was then he saw Reno aim after Ramaa. Of course. Why not go for the source of what's controlling the others?

"Let's go, Kohaku!" Kenichi dug his heels into the chocobo's side. The duo charged forward, aiming at Ramaa. Kenichi's spear was now ready to pierce its target.

> Divine Stance: War (Self | Single Target)
The War Stance shrouds the cavalier and their mount in a red aura and doubles the potency of all skills and attacks.

> Last Charge (Ramaa | Single Target)
Charges at the enemy to deal medium damage. Power increases by 20% with each cavalier executing this skill together. Adds a poison effect in Pestilence Stance..

> Eye for an Eye (Bahamut-egi, Kuja, Corrin, Adrien | Single Target)
Reply with a powerful sword combo whenever an ally is hit for a turn.

> Enhanced Counter (Adrien | Single Target)
~~Passive skill. Buffs potency of the next skill by 10% and~~ automatically respond with a weak sword combo when hit by an attack..

Much like Adrien had zipped around to counter-attack those who had dealt damage to an ally, Sephiroth's Eye for an Eye sees him first lay into Bahamut-egi, then dash to both Kuja then Corrin in turn, each time the powerful sword combo is unleashed before he ends up back facing Adrien and mercilessly dealing the same punishment. He has to admit, being the first time that Sephiroth has had the chance to really open up in such a multi-targetted battle, the lack of control of the skill is perturbing but the power of the skill employed couldn't be denied. It made up for the miss of his Shooting Star.

As the last sword combo finishes, Sephiroth hears a voice yelled in his direction just in time for a quick glance to spot Reno charging directly for Ramaa. Yet that momentary distraction counts, and doesn't give any time to prepare for Adrien's next maneuver; thankfully Enhanced Counter expires then as the immediate weak sword combo is replied to Eclipse. Sephiroth uses the end of the auto-attack then to dodge back and then an additional step, taking what time he can to re-assess the overall situation of the battle.

Time to stop wasting time with the underlings.

He'd never admit that Reno was right, of course, but Sephiroth then turns his attention from Adrien and breaks also into a sprint for Ramaa; though not before putting another skill up. It's not his style at all, countering damage to so-called 'allies' but it keeps his damage going out to any other target in the meantime.

Sephiroth opens in attack towards Ramaa as soon as he's in range.

> Eye for an Eye (Self | Single Target)
Reply with a powerful sword combo whenever an ally is hit for a turn.
> Flurry (Ramaa | Single Target)
Medium sword combo on a single-target, reduces their defense by 10%. Cannot be stacked with another Swordmaster's Flurry.

Once more, Ramaa doesn't flinch and doesn't use any skills. Time Compression fails to remove the corrupted status; it does however have the benefit of fully curing him and removing all debuffs off him. Whether the attempts at talking to Kuja work however is another matter entirely.

In the meantime, as the third Melody is being used, the Heroes of Light will hear a distant crackling, similar to what they heard during the very first loop. As time travel was used to undo the end of the world and things remain very unstable due to Bahamut's presence, using more than six or seven Melodies total could be very dangerous. Because this is the final loop and there will be no more loop following this one, it could theoretically result in a game-wide game over.

Frisk is on the verge of dying. They are at extreme risk of dying next turn.
Tyzias's Health is very low. She is at risk of dying next turn.
Red's health is halfway down. There is a low risk of dying next turn.
Castor, Serge, Okuyasu, Bowser, S'reee, Naomi, Matilda, Kid, Sephiroth and Vimes have lost some health, but should be fine with Melodies of Life and an AOE heal.

!! Time Kompression will go off next turn !!
Megaflare will go off in four turns.

Ramaa
> Death (??????? | Single Target)
Move stocked by Time Kompression.

> Forsaken [Crystal Researcher Version] (??????? | ???????)
Move stocked by Time Kompression.

> Time Compression (Ramaa | Single Target)
Move stocked by Time Kompression.

> Spoony Bard (Ramaa | Single Target)
Move stocked by Time Kompression.

Turn Summary
> Full Summoning: Diamond Dust: 2.4%
> Hell Judgment: 2.4%
> Magitek Judgment: 2%
> Partial Summoning (Shiva): 1.8%
> Perfect Balance: 1.4%
> Chaos Thrust: 1.4%
> Flurry: 1%
> Last Charge: 0.8%
> Dash&Slash/X-Slash/Z-Slash: 0.6%

Damage Inflicted: 13.8%
Global Combined Bonuses: +255% (+100% [Aria of Narayana], +50% [Vaikuntha's Blessing EX], +25% [Asura's Gift], +10% [Enlightenment], +10% [Brotherhood], +10% [Eidolon's Will])
Total Damage Inflicted: 35.19%
Healing: -5% (Gift of Crystallis)
Ramaa's Health: 48.595%

Bahamut-Egi
> Hot Wings (Heroes of Light | AOE)
Bahamut flies above the battlefield and unleash a rain of fire. Severe fire-elemental damages are inflicted upon all the Heroes of Light.

> Countdown (Heroes of Light | AOE)
Bahamut is charging Megaflare...

Turn Summary
> Full Summoning: Diamond Dust: 2.9%
> Hell Judgment: 2.9%
> Eaura: 1%
> Eaura: 1%
> Dash&Slash/X-Slash/Z-Slash: 0.8%

Damage Inflicted: 8.6%
Global Combined Bonuses: +255% (+100% [Aria of Narayana], +50% [Vaikuntha's Blessing EX], +25% [Asura's Gift], +10% [Enlightenment], +10% [Brotherhood], +10% [Eidolon's Will])
Total Damage Inflicted: 30.53%
Healing: -5% (Gift of Crystallis)
Bahamut Egi's Health: 53.77%

Edited 2019-04-22 17:41 (UTC)

All hell had broken loose.

Ramaa had appeared. Another Bahamut had come along with her. Kuja, Corrin, and Adrien had been corrupted.

She decided to go for another speech.

"EVERYONE! STAY FOCUSED! STAY DETERMINED! WE WILL DO THIS!"

She cast [Spirit Surge] ready to get the [Jump] on Bahamut-Egi next turn.

> Sprit Surge (Undyne | Single Target)
Doubles the potency of the next skill.

Oof, hot wings... not the delicious kind, either! But Madhuri shook it off and continued the song. She wasn't about to let something like dragonfire put a stop to a tune!

"By the time I got to New York
I was living like a king
There I'd used up all my money
I was looking for your ass
This way or no way
You know, I'll be free
Just like that bluebird
Now, ain't that just like me?"

> (Divine) Thunderwave (Frisk, Tyzias, Red | AOE)
Your voice is a thunderous force sweeping outward, ~~damaging foes~~ mending allies in your path with a 50% chance to push them back two yards. Unsecured objects are automatically pushed back. Potency, range and pushback grows with experience. [Rolled 8, no pushback]

> Inspiring Presence (Self | Single Target)
Weave a song or empowered words, doubling the potency of all skills of the self for the next turn. Now spent, targets of Divine Thunderwave are given a full heal.

"Oh, I'll be free
Just like that bluebird
Oh, I'll be free
Ain't that just like me?"

Madhuri's stage presence was downright infectious, and Uendo found himself more confident that ever, despite everything. This was what he was made for. Empowering others, easing their burdens with his voice. It felt right.

Struck with inspiration, he changed tracks with his shamisen, working in the notes of Boss Theme even as he kept singing Aria of Narayana. The songs merged seamlessly, working together with Madhuri's, ringing out loud and clear across the battlefield and giving the Heroes of Light even more strength.

> Kalki's Blessing (Self | 3 turns remaining)
Allows to stack the effects of two songs while singing only one for three turns.

> Aria of Narayana (All allies | AOE)
Mythical song that increases the stats of all allies by 50% when fighting an entity using a Spawn of the Calamity or an entity using its powers.

> Boss Theme (All allies | AOE)
Mythical song that increases the stats of all allies by 15% when sung during a boss battle.

Driven by music, driven by frustration, he didn't see the need to let up at all. Even cleansed of berserk, he still had a few tricks up his sleeve. As far as he was concerned, the face of Ramaa and the rotten flesh of Izanami-no-Okami blended together. He would hold that thought, and let it empower him.

He swung with the blunt of his greatsword with a roar.

> Helm Smash (Ramaa | Single Target)
Charges inner fury to deliver a medium attack to a target. Lowers their defense by 5%.

Everyone else was rushing in to stop Ramaa and her dragon before they killed them all, and Minimus had to ensure they would live long enough to see through that. He ran forward, getting close to Bahamut and serve as a shield to others while he called upon the Eidolon's Will to grant protection.

> Skill Name (Eidolon's Will | AOE)
Raises attack and defense of all party members by 10% and lowers the attack and defense of all enemies by 5%. Stacks with Paladin's Rampart, but lowers defense increase to 5% if Rampart is active.

There’s… hesitation, for the briefest moment, when Asriel hits him. Kuja… Tribal. He’d been using that name for some reason. It was so important to use that name, why had he done it? There was someone… someone important.
Then Frisk embraces him in midair, and his face contorts. Frisk. Asriel. Snow. Something… something important-
”Think of me, of Snow, of Asriel, of Zidane, and even everyone you've wronged! You're not done giving back to the world yet!"

Wouldn’t you have done the same for me?

“Frisk…” The violet fades, that horrible pit of misery in his gut dissipating with it- and, dimly, he realizes that he’s hovering in midair with a child clinging to him. One arm wraps around Frisk for support, and he looks up- allies bleeding, dying, his fault, his hands that did it- no, not his. Hers. Not allies, either- Brahne had been an ally, the Black Mages had been allies, tools used to achieve his ends and discarded as soon as he was done with them-

Not just allies. Friends.

Kuja turns, sets Frisk on the stunned and recovering Opalescence. And then he turns, as the sky explodes around him, orange and black and blue and white and crimson as fury, righteous and terrible and his and there was no way she was going to touch anyone ever again..

”No more worlds destroyed. No more death.” Spells twist into blades in his hands, perfectly matched, Holy and Flare. ”Somebody Haste me. I’m going to enjoy this.” He descends, then, like a meteor, thrusting blades forward into as much of Ramaa as he can manage.

> Flare (Ramaa | Single Target)
Deals extreme non-elemental magic damage.
> Seraphim (Ramaa | Single Target)
Deals extreme holy magic damage.
> Trance (Self)
Boosts the potency of all Magic skills by a factor of 10. Turn 3 of 4.

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Ena was disappointed when she saw how easily her Dispel spell rolled off Corrin. She wasn't strong enough. But she couldn't dwell on it forever - they didn't have much time, and she needed to act.

So she turns her attention to Ramaa herself. Amidst all the other spells, she decides to throw one of her own in there. Too bad her more powerful one would only injure their compatriots, so she had to resort to using a more controlled Magic Missile. She sends three of the orbs to collide with Ramaa, and two to collide with Bahamut-Egi.

> Magic Missile (Ramaa, Bahamut-Egi | Selected Target(s))
Five orbs of weak non-magical energy collides with one target for a slight amount of damage.

"FRIIIISK!" Papyrus had every intention to heal them then and there. Then Maddie beat him to the punch with her music. He heaves a heavy sigh. Smiles at Madhuri. "THANK YOU, DEAREST! BUT FRISK, ARE YOU ALL RIGHT? PLEASE STAY DETERMINED!!!!"

His Robuddy had switched to Assist mode amidst the skirmish, and provides a small heal to Papyrus in light of the recent attack.

Robuddy - Assist Mode (Papyrus | Single Target)
Can construct a robotic assistant. In Assist Mode, this assistant can cast a weak heal on Papyrus or Taunt the enemy into attacking it for one round. In Attack Mode, this assistant becomes a slow moving mobile turret capable of firing magic bone projectiles at a target designated by Papyrus. Only one mode can be active at a time. Weak to electrical magic, and when damaged take a day to repair. Destroyed may take up to a week to reconstruct.

But he won't settle for just letting his robot do all the work. With Ramaa still standing and her presence most ominous, Papyrus opts for a simple approach this turn. He unleashes his Bone Mastery, letting loose a violent barrage of magic bones at full potency. One is even riding a skateboard.

Others spell "FRISK IS THE COOLEST HUMAN AND YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF". Is it silly? Yes. Is it powerful? Very yes. This is what happens when you mess with Papyrus' human.

> Bone Mastery (Ramaa | Single Target)
Nonelemental, bone-themed magic attack that grows in potency with experience, starting from a base level magic spell in power to the equivalent of a 'ga spell at 1000 EXP. These bones can be arranged in various patterns, more elaborate as the job levels, but this serves little purpose beyond an added visual flourish. (Mastered)

Edited 2019-04-22 15:45 (UTC)

The hit on Okuyasu hadn't been bad, thank goodness, but he couldn't worry about healing right now. Ramaa was... acting strange as if their attacks were doing nothing. He hated it.

The Bahamut-Egi, though, was a more immediate problem. They couldn't let it fire off another attack. With Madhuri's Inspiring Presence at his back, Finn tried to fire off another Hell Judgement with the Eidolon as his primary target.

> Hell Judgement (All Villains | AOE)
Summon dark energy and focuses it into a powerful blast hitting all targets.

Active Buffs:
> Inspiring Presence [from Madhuri] (Self | Single Target)
Doubles the potency of all skills for one turn.

Okuyasu was still alive. Awesome! And he had Bahamut in his clutches. He had to punch him hard in one go, but not get himself killed the next time he decided to do something stupid. He had to get his guard up before going all all.

He took in a deep breath to focus on the Whirlwind of energy flowing through his body and commanding it to protect him.

> Whirlwind (Okuyasu | Single Target)
Wind magic that sacrifices a turn to reduce damage received by 50% and allow the use of two skills back to back next turn. Unlocks the fifth and sixth Chakras upon use.

> Eye for an Eye (Bahamut-egi | Single Target)
Reply with a powerful sword combo whenever an ally is hit for a turn.

"Argh-"

Hot Wings engulfs Sephiroth, flaring hot enough to blot out all else for the moment that the severe damage was taken on. He could feel his entire form recoil from the damage, leaving him smoking a little, stinging his eyes and the bared-skin parts of his outfit in its aftermath. Feeding the power that would become his Melody if pushed to the very brink, Sephiroth steeled his resolve against it, gritting teeth sternly and refocusing on the target before him.

The crackling noise he recognizes immediately, having been to this point so many times. The beginnings of the reality of Vaikuntha breaking apart. It can't be allowed to happen, this time. Yet, it doesn't seem that Ramaa's reacting to any of their abundance of attacks, at all.

He must keep pushing, his existence depends on it. It's time to hit with the most damaging technique that he knows; at the very least he should get some needed health points back with it.

> Midare Setsugekka (Ramaa | Single Target)
Deals severe damage to a single target and absorb the damage inflicted to heal self.

Corrin merely sneers at Serge's admission of being "just" a fisherman's son and his denial that she is truly Corrin; of course she is Corrin! She is more herself than she has ever been, since she has accepted the truth of who she is, has always been. She is meant to destroy and conquer, to rule and dominate all lesser beings. That is who her father shaped her to be, and she has fought against it for too long. She is about to dismiss him for the ignorant, foolish peasant he truly is-

-and then he offers her his hand, and exhorts Kid to help him in attacking Ramaa; no, in helping them.

It cuts through the Corruption like a hot knife through butter; to the very core of who Corrin truly is. For a moment the realization is there, clear as day, the purple fading from her eyes as her expression once again softens.

She is not her father, and her friends need her.

Her hand shoots out almost instinctively and takes Serge's. "Right. Let's do it!" She declares, joining in as Kid does the same, the three joining together for the combined attack on the Empress. "I am not your puppet, Ramaa!" She declares.

As the attack finishes, Corrin is breathing heavily, but she still seems to be herself. As she turns to give Serge and Kid a weak, reassuring smile, however her eyes widen in shock. Standing behind them is a figure wrapped in purple shadows, featureless save for the two red glowing eyes. But the outline is unmistakable, as is the voice suddenly in her head. If Serge and Kid look behind them, they see nothing.

Foolish girl! Still you fight it? The voice of King Garon roars in her mind, causing Corrin to grasp her head in pain as her eyes begin to flash between red and purple, the Corruption mounting one last desperate defense to keep her in its thrall. You are what I made you to be and nothing more! You cause death and suffering where you go! You kill and destroy because that is what I made you to be! These insects stand in the way of your conquest just as I did and yet now you hesitate? Strike them down as you struck me down, without hesitation or regret!

"Father...no!" Corrin gasps in a panic. "I'm...not...you! Please, Gods, I don't want to be you! Stop it, I'm begging you!"

Garon's roar fills her head now. You are a conqueror! You spoke those words yourself. You know they were not lies! Accept the truth of yourself, my daughter and fulfill your purpose! KILL THEM ALL!

> Z-Slash(Ramaa, Bahamut-Egi | AOE)
Deals extreme Ice/physical damage to all targets hit, thrice. Used with Serge and Kid.

> Existential Crisis (Corrin | Single Target)
Corrin is stunned and loses an action.

Calamity Corrin
Turn Summary
> Full Summoning: Diamond Dust 5%
> Istari Precure Combat 8%
> Eye For An Eye 8%
> Hell Judgment 5%

Damage Inflicted: 6
Global Combined Bonuses: +70% (+50% [Aria of Narayana], +10% [Enlightenment], +10% [Brotherhood].)
Total Damage Inflicted: 26
Healing: -20% (Gift of Crystallis, Melodies of Life)
Calamity Corrin's Health: 79.00%

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