<strong>Hero Points:</strong>6 (Dreamer/Neko), 3 (Hornet), 1 (Scarab)<br/><br/><em>Initiative<br/>Hornet: 32 (+12 mod)<br/>Demonwing 22 (+8 mod)<br/>Scarab 17 (0 mod)<br/>Neko 15 (+4)<br/>Apex 12 (+3 mod)<br/>Kid Singularity 9 (+1 mod)</em><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;">Round 1</span></span></div><br/>"Got it!" Hornet and Scarab exclaimed in unison.<br/><br/>"Looks like 'gravityboy' has a power similar to my own," Scarab mused. "Hornet, distract the ape."<br/><br/>Hornet gave a mock salute as she flew away from the other girls.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, the storm-struck primate growled menacingly at a cornered student. Images of years' worth of grudges and disagreements flashed wordlessly through the mind of the gorilla that was once Rex. That annoying teacher's pet. That idiot talking trash behind his back on Twitter. Those actions that got him labeled as a 'problem child.' He will pay dearly for all that. A sudden burst of pain shot through Rex's left arm as he raised his fists in the air.<br/><br/>"Gotcha!" Hornet smirked as her Sword-Stinger blade poked cleanly through the forearm.<br/><br/>Turning around in anger, the student-turned-ape clapped both of his hands together, shaking Hornet and her sword free. The noise generated shattered several windows nearby, and Hornet's ears rang with pain as she spun and twirled through the air.<br/><br/>...<br/><br/>Adolfo couldn't help but stare. It was like watching one of those disaster movies, as though he were a far-away spectator. Nobody seemed to take notice of the now-flying student.<br/><br/>Nobody save one.<br/><br/><em>Fight or flight!</em><br/><br/>It was a sin, he knew that much. The higher part of his mind would've encouraged him to fly down and help, but that was replaced by raw instinct. An armored flying suit was flying straight for him. Unknowing whether he could take this collision head-on, he flapped his wings to the side at the last moment, hopefully diverting the course in time. More images flashed through his mind, of violent retribution against his new attacker.<br/><br/><em>Wait, why're-<br/><br/>FIGHT, YOU IDIOT!</em><br/><br/>...<br/><br/>His heart was beating fast enough to practically leap out of his chest, and the strong gusts whipping around him from the constant laws of gravity being broken would have rendered the normal Christopher a scared, screaming boy, but instead he was having the time of his life.<br/><br/>"Where the fuck are you, Grant?!?" he shouted as he willed another ceiling ripped away. The huddled survivors screamed and ran for cover, many of whom were his peers, only to lift into the air.<br/><br/>Chris felt his stomach drop. "Shit, I coulda swore he'd be there. Sorry, I only meant to get Gra-"<br/><br/>But like a meteor orbiting a planet he was already far gone to another section of school before he could complete his apology. And then he saw him, a blonde upperclassman trying his best to pull a fallen locker off a teacher.<br/><br/>"Ah, there you are, my tormentor of two years!"<br/><br/>With a wicked smile Christopher pointed at Grant, willing the unseen forces to strike. The foundations of the building began to crack...<br/><br/>...and nothing.<br/><br/>"What? Why isn't it working? Why isn't it falling apart, or flying off into space?"<br/><br/>"You aren't the only one with fancy tricks," Scarab said sharply, hovering in place with arms folded and a cross expression on her face.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Consolidated Positions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Scarab moves to engage Kid Singularity. Hornet moves to engage Apex. Neko charges at Demonwing.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Hornet Sword-Stinger 26 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135983)<br/>Apex Toughness 13, fails by three degrees, injured -1 Toughness and Staggered (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135984)<br/>Apex Fortitude 30, succeeds (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135985)<br/>Demonwing Defend Standard Action (https://www.d20herosrd.com/9-gamemastering/8-action-adventure#TOC-DEFEND-STANDARD-ACTION)<br/>Demonwing Defend 28, becomes DC for Neko to hit him (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135986)<br/>If Neko manages to hit him, he'd get 14 on his Fortitude save, making him fail by 1 degree. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135990)<br/>Scarab readies Telekinesis to counter KS's Gravity Well<br/>Hornet's Dodge vs Apex's Thunderclap DC 18, failes by two degrees, becomes Hearing Disabled (-5 on all checks involving hearing) (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135987)<br/>Kid Singularity Gravity Well Power Check 23 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135988) vs Scarab's Telekinesis Power Check 30. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135989)<br/></div></div><br/><hr/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;">Round 2</span></span></div><br/>Hornet was deafened. If anyone was shouting warnings or pleas for help, she wouldn't have been able to make it out over the constant ringing.<br/><br/><em>Good thing my smell can make up for it!</em>she thought to herself as she flew circles around the gorilla. Every so often she would make as if to charge, only to zig-zag unexpectedly. Rex stomped his feet and slammed his fists on the ground.<br/><br/><em>Great, I'm clearly getting to him!</em><br/><br/>Probably a bit too well; angered at this mocking display, he dashed on over to a nearby garbage dumpster. Lifting it with no effort and all Rex threw it at the buzzing nuisance.<br/><br/>"Oh crap!"<br/><br/>Hornet was not quick enough to dodge out of the way in time, and the dumpster slammed her into the grass field below.<br/><br/>...<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">If Neko missed</div><div class="spoiler_body">Adolfo's instincts were screaming him to run, but the more logical part of him feared that his tormentor would merely catch up with him. What hope did his fledgling wings have against someone likely better-trained?<br/><br/>Instead he swiped with his claws, but not to wound or maim. Rather to hook into her somewhere stable. That way, she would not be able to outmaneuver him.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">If Neko Hit</div><div class="spoiler_body">Pain surged through Adolfo. He never got hit with a stun gun before, but the locking of his joints (both in his human anatomy and his new wings) left no doubt to the imagination. He was far, so very far above the school. With all his might he urged his good arm to shoot forth, his claws hooking onto a piece of Neko's armor to grab onto.</div></div><br/>...<br/><br/>"You seem quite sure of yourself," Scarab said as she raised a hand to her temple. "Even if you can see me coming..."<br/><br/><em>You can't dodge this.</em><br/><br/>Christopher's eyes flared up as he felt...something intruding into his mind. Something foreign, unwanted.<br/><br/>"GET OUT OF MY HEAD, YOU BITCH!" Chris shouted as he violently resisted her mental assault.<br/><br/>Scarab was inside long enough to see an upcoming attack: A dark ring of orange encircling a sphere of utter darkness,  (https://i.imgur.com/NArhr29.jpg) appearing right where she was. For a split-second she felt a painful tug on her stomach.<br/><br/>"CHRIST, DON'T DO THAT!" Scarab shrieked as she flew away defensively, covering her stomach. She felt a strong pull towards her, but the sensation subsided as she dodged the unseen attack.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Consolidated Positions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Hornet is 30 feet away from Apex, knocked to the ground by the garbage dumpster and in the center of William Douglass High School. Apex is moving closer to her.<br/>Scarab flew away from Kid Singularity's attack. Kid Singularity is flying closer to her. Both are above the east of William Douglass.<br/>Whether or not he's stunned, Demonwing is in melee range of Neko due to his Grab.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Hornet Acrobatics 21 to feint (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135991) vs Apex's 20. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?u=30044) Apex is now Vulnerable to Hornet's next attack.<br/>Demonwing is no longer Defending, so his Dodge/Parry is back to normal 18.<br/>Demonwing Grab action vs Neko. DC 29 Strength or Dodge to resist. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135993) She's unlikely to make either even with a Natural 20, so presuming he grabs her.<br/>Demonwing's Fort/Tough if Neko damages or Afflicts him, is a 12. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136005) If Damage he'll be Staggered, if Affliction is now Unaware.<br/>Scarab uses Mental Blast on Kid Singularity, who resists with 25 Will save vs DC 21. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135994)<br/>Neko's turn.<br/>Apex throws a nearby garbage dumpster at Hornet (Rank 12 Strength - rank 7 mass (3,200 lbs) = rank 5 distance, 900 feet. He hits her with a 22. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135998) She resists with a 24, becoming injured -1 Toughness. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135999)<br/>Kid Singularity uses Microsingularity Creation on Scarab, missing her with a 13 vs her 20 Dodge. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136000)<br/></div></div><br/><hr/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;">Round 3</span></span></div><br/>Flush with success, Rex dug his hands into the ground. "I can smell your fear, prey," he said in an ominous growl.<br/><br/><em>Wait, he can talk?! Or are his lips just moving in a way that seems so?</em><br/><br/>Still deafened, Hornet was unable to ascertain her suspicions, but spared no time in zooming right up to him to strike with her sword again. But Rex predicted this, and twisted his body so that she hit nothing important.<br/><br/>Then, he reared back, pulling a portion of ground up from underneath. Like a carpet he heaved before slamming it back down, creating a "groundwave" which propelled Hornet away.<br/><br/><em>Engaging in close-quarters with a gorilla. Smart move, Amy.</em><br/><br/>She flew off the wave before it collided with the fountain, causing water to spill everywhere.<br/><br/>...<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">If Demonwing was not hit last round</div><div class="spoiler_body">With a roar befitting a demon from Hell, Adolfo tore into Neko now, striking true with his other claw.<br/><br/>"RAAAAAAAAAGH!"</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">If Demonwing was rendered Staggered/Unaware</div><div class="spoiler_body">It lasted as briefly as the realization of his transformation. These past few minutes of chaos ended with a falling sensation, along with blackness.<br/><br/><em>Adolfo/Demonwing is now in freefall. If Neko maneuvers to catch/descend his fall, she will earn a Hero Point. This will be part of her move action for the round, however, meaning that if she wishes to attack one of the other enemies she has to use her Blaster or other ranged attack.</em></div></div><br/>...<br/><br/>His mind was strong, yet his powers were stronger. Although it was just a feeling, a jumped-up novice with forces beyond their control was something Scarab seemed all too familiar with.<br/><br/>"Your power is your strength, but your rage your weakness," she intoned as an array of steel girders soared through the air like javelins. Several found their mark, knocking Christopher down to a nearby roof.<br/><br/>He only responded with a shout of pain, then one of rage as sparks danced in his vision. He fought through the pain and willed the surrounding space to collapse in on his adversary.<br/><br/>Scarab sensed the mental waves. Indiscriminate, strength without finesse. Impossible to dodge, but not to resist. Closing her eyes and focusing on the<em>ka</em>that made up the universe, she silently pressed against the forces of singularity to keep herself from being torn in two. Pieces of her uniform shredded, but not her.<br/><br/>Christopher's mouth hung agape. "W-what are you?"<br/><br/>Scarab looked down at him, partially out of breath. "I.. am the Scarab...! I am Prince Heru Ra... reborn!"<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Conslidated Positions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Apex and Hornet are in the same general location as Round 2.<br/>Scarab and Kid Singularity the same.<br/>Demonwing is either still in melee with Neko, or falling down to Earth.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Hornet hits Apex with a 23. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136003) Apex resists with a 26. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136004)<br/>If Demonwing's still up he'll slash at Neko, hitting with 24. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136006) The Toughness save to resist is 21 (Damage 6)<br/>Scarab uses Damaging Telekinesis to hit Kid Singularity with 24, (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136008) spending a Hero Point to disregard her initial roll of 11. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136007) KS resists with 15 Toughness vs DC 25, failing by 3 degrees. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136009) Kid Singularity is now Staggered and injured (-1 to Toughness).<br/>Neko's turn. Demonwing's Fort/Toughness is 15, (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136014) not including possible penalties for injuries from previous attacks.<br/>Apex uses Cracking the Whip to pull up a section of ground and slam it back down, sending a "groundwave" at Hornet. Hornet resists with a 19 vs DC 18. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136011)<br/>Kid Singularity uses Black Hole Bomb on Scarab, who resists with 15 Dodge vs DC 21. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136012) She resists successfully with Toughness 27 vs DC 26. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136013)<br/></div></div>