Walk the Killer's Path III (Open; Party of 2)

[Luka Kurokawa]

For whatever reason, there seemed to be stronger enemies in this area. Honestly, this was surprising, given how lively and happy this place seemed to be during the 'normal' hours of the day. Normal hours being, any hour except the hour she was currently in. Luka had only realized recently that this event happened for one hour exactly each day. It certainly made her plan out her day a bit more effectively as a result.

As she walked around the various streets, she could feel stronger presences looming about the alleys and nearby streets. It was a little intimidating, if only because this was her first trip here. The other enemies simply seemed too easy for her though. At least now she could make some progress of her own. Actually, was anyone else venturing to these areas? What if she was the only one who ever came around? It was one thing if she had people with her, but to fight the enemies alone was something a bit worrisome. Even so, the girl tread down the haunted streets with a pale green sky overhead.

[Ariane Ivers]

Considering Anne had spent most of her spare time in the jungle world by her home, it certainly wouldn't hurt for her to spread her attention to other potentially enlightening hunting grounds.  Or, in this case, darkening?  Considering the name of the city under it's normal circumstances it was a quite disconcerting to see it like this during the bizzare hour she was in.  It took a while for her to figure out exactly how long the dark crept in at midnight─rather, it took one night and a whole bunch of turns of an hourglass she found in a thrift store.  
Feeling like she needed a change of scenery is what brought her here, but it didn't take long for her to notice just how much more foreboding the area felt compared to the jungle.

Still, the faeries she had been pummeling up until now certainly weren't much use anymore.  Sure, they helped her get used to movement and fighting outside of the classroom, but she was beyond that.  At least she felt she was.  The idea of fighting monsters out here possibly by herself did worry her a bit, considering the goosebumps crawling on her arms told her they wouldn't be as easy as the faeries.  Luckily her eyes caught sight of someone that proved she wouldn't be alone.  They were unfamiliar, and she lifted a hand in greeting as she quietly walked closer.  She felt confident enough in the other area to call out, but this was uncharted territory.  Anne wasn't that dumb.  When she got close enough to be in earshot by talking quietly she spoke, "Hey, looks like I'm not alone out here.  That's a good thing.  I'm Ariane, by the way, although Anne is fine."  

The goosebumps returned in full force, and she removed the evoker from it's holster and spun it in her hand anxiously as she looked around.  They weren't far off, she was sure, whatever it was they were.

[Alice]

It's always sunny in Philadelphia. This isn't Philly.

Mercury Eagle
Resist: Fire
Weak: Ice
Skills: Maragi, Media, Masukukaja

Laughing Wheel
Resist: Fire
Weak: Ice
Skills: Media, Maragi, Gale Slash

[Luka Kurokawa]

Looking over to the side, Luka saw that girl from that fight with the giant ogre. Well, that was good timing. On top of that, enemies seemed to come at that moment as well. There were two enemies, so Luka figured splitting the fighting would be sufficient. This girl used offensive attacks, as she recalled. I'll take the wheel. You can have the bird. Rushing in, Luka pummeled the wheel's side, causing it to fall over. Like hell she was going to let it trample her like that. Although, the wheel began spinning at an alarming rate before lunging at Luka. Resisting the blow, Luka punched it to the ground once more and mounted it. From there, she had ground the wheel, preventing any damage to herself. Or so she thought.

Fire shot out of the wheel, hitting her directly. Taking the brunt of the fire, Luka plunged her sword into its face, stopping the fire. The wheel faded away soon after that. Seems these enemies weren't so much tougher than the ones in the other places.

[Ariane Ivers]

When the girl spoke to her, Anne nodded. She had fought alongside her against windsurfing giants; this should be a piece of cake. Besides, she would more than gladly take on the bird. After all, her last encounter with one didn’t end so well. It was time for payback. Cracking her knuckles Anne grinned, “Gladly.”



Swiftly summoning the Hind if only for that speed increasing buff, she rushed the bird. Landing two quick upward punches, she jumped backwards as it tried to dive down at her with it’s claws. After she managed to avoid them, if just barely, she darted back in and landed a few more hard blows. One certainly looked like it hit harder than they usually did, which was more than useful. It wasn’t out of the fight yet, and before Anne could move out of the way her vision was filled with fire. Yelping out loud, she held up a hand to try to lessen the blow, but it still hurt like a son of a bitch. Scowling at the bird, she continued the beating until it it finally disappeared under her fist. Rolling her shoulder and flinching at the burns that had appeared up her arms, she sighed. “These damn birds and their damn fire.”