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falsitates) wrote in veritati2021-07-16 01:45 pm
mid-july event [tdm + fourth wall].
JULY 16 ~ 31
The fireworks and festivities are over. It's now the middle of July. Outside, it's dreadfully dark as the sun hides behind the clouds. Cold air fills the atmosphere and the sudden change of temperature may signify the start of something ominous. Along with the cold air and strange sensation, there's a white flakey substance lightly falling from the sky. It looks like snow from a glance, but upon further inspection, it's salt.
The city streets are quiet. Those who once inhabited the city of Vitae are no longer to be found anywhere. For seven full days, the citizens and authorities will be suspiciously missing. In their place are something new.
The city streets are quiet. Those who once inhabited the city of Vitae are no longer to be found anywhere. For seven full days, the citizens and authorities will be suspiciously missing. In their place are something new.
NEW ARRIVALS
- In the distance, disfigured creature with a shadowlike body and golden eyes stands.
It doesn't appear to be particularly fast or powerful, but as soon as it detects anyone nearby, it will begin hunting and pursuing. More and more appear as you run away, breaking through windows and jumping off rooftops. Heading towards the edges of the city only brings out a more powerful wave of monsters. These larger shadows, who are equipped with a variety of spells, fire a barrage of magical bullets at you, leaving you exhausted and weak.
None of them make any attempt to communicate, and they don't seem to understand what you're saying. They attack without regard for who they are attacking and reach out with their long arms. They wrap themselves around you, holding on tighter and tighter until you start to feel weaker and weaker, your energy draining away as time goes on. Taking them out only seems to increase their numbers and force, but they can be killed in the same way that any other living being can die. With enough strength and persistence behind your attacks, they will fall, but before they vanish, red blood oozes from their bodies.
Those with the ability to sense supernatural presences and entities can feel human souls lingering within the monsters.
SURVIVAL
- There's no one left except for you, other holders of the app, and these monsters. Without anyone to run the city, things begin to quickly shut down.
The first thing to go out is the electricity. Then there's the running water. In a city the size of Vitae, there is plenty of food and supplies, but it won't last forever. The monsters appear to recognize the value of food, that it is necessary for survival, and they go after it. They destroy perishables and lurk in grocery stores, waiting for anyone desperate enough to come by.
The sun never does come back. The clouds continue to block it out, and the rain of salt never stops. It gets too cold to bear, and no explanation is given to newcomers to the app as to what is going on. They simply appear out of nowhere and are left to their own devices. They may enlist the assistance of current app users, but that depends on whether or not they are even capable of assisting themselves.
Everyone (including the newcomers) has been strapped with a watch since waking up in this hell. The voting results have been released and they appear to directly correspond to it. They're visible in the app, showcasing who picked what and who. The number represents the number of betrayals you've experienced. If you've been chosen twice to be betrayed, the number will appear as two. It appears as zero if you haven't been betrayed at all.
Those who have been fortunate enough to receive allies or no betrayals enjoy freedom and knowledge. Every hour, the display briefly transforms into a map, outlining the surrounding area and the exact locations of the monsters. It's useful for avoiding confrontations and sneaking into places, but for those who have been betrayed, they enjoy no such benefits.
The screen changes to read 'punishment time' at random intervals. It's at these times when you receive painful electric shocks. The higher the number, the more excruciating it is. There is simply no rhyme or reason as to when it will happen. They appear at the worst of times and last for indefinite periods.
There is no way of knowing when this hell will end. The app is unusually quiet, and no one can respond to your inquiries. So, what are your options? If you decide to travel, you will only find a clue to the end of your misery.
Past the forest and the shrine, there's a castle.
THE CASTLE
- At the front of the castle, there are two marble statues. In addition to this, there appears to be a magical seal preventing entry through the front door. The seal can be broken by finding the stone key hidden behind one of the statues. It's not too difficult to spot with the naked eye.
When you go through the door the first thing you'll see is a long corridor. It's decorated with foliage and beautiful flowers. But wait. When you go to the end of the hallway it just loops you right back to the start. That can't be right. The only way to escape from this place is to speak with the doves chilling right next to the fountain.
"To whom does the true form show itself? I ask: Why did humans disappear from the world? You must answer."
Answering the question will grant you access to the next room.
There's a large ballroom that gives off a strange feeling as soon as you enter. There are Shades here too but they only seem interested in dancing. The sound of a waltz might reach your ears. When you look outside the window you'll see an unfamiliar city. It doesn't look like Vitae or America. In fact, it might seem like a city from an entirely different world with how all the buildings lack colour. Off to the side, there's a spiral staircase.
Going down that route will take you to a massive library. There's a ton of books that cover any topic you can think of. The older books have writing in them but contain illegible runic scriptures. Killing all the enemies in this room will open the door. They're tougher than the monsters outside of the castle.
A strange figure stands within sight.
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What..?
[Had his magic ability grown more- and what was that outfit? And more important- what was he doing out here on the street alone? He'll run over, sword in hand]
Noah!
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Jun?
[ He's in his work uniform... that's unfortunate. Somehow, Noah finds himself still calm and not panicking over the safety of his friend. Though, he can't move yet, not until he eliminates these monsters. ]
Hang on...
[ He raises his hands and a large orb of water forms in the air, turning into a wave to physically push the monsters away. ]
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Save your energy and focus on maintaining the barrier! I'll handle them.
[And before Noah can even protest, Jun is moving forward past the shield to go after the monsters. He goes after the ones that are unbalanced first, slicing at them with his sword. From the way he moves, he's extremely skilled at this, even moving with speed and strength that isn't very human. Even without his full powers, he's going to make quick work of them]
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Jun's power is a lot more impressive, though - he waits until all the monsters are dead before dissipating his shield and walking over. ]
Wow... that was amazing! Are you hurt anywhere?
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No, I'm fine. They were weak. [How modest, though he sounds more like he's stating a simple fact rather than bragging]
What about you? Seems your magical abilities have grown since I moved out.
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[ He trusts Jun to tell him if he needs healing. ]
I'm kind of tired, but I'm not in danger. [ He healed himself after getting stabbed, though he did notice that his blood seems to have changed colour. Usually, he would have panicked, but he didn't feel any sort of emotion this time. ] I'm more worried about everything else. Everyone's gone...
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[He's seen this happen before, but even then...the whole place was empty. The greed were in all focused areas.]
We should get you somewhere safe though. You're still getting used to your powers, so it's important not to over-exert.
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[ This is much more serious than an exploding phone. ]
I'm not sure if we'll find anywhere safe... not even my house is safe.
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Alright.
[He has concerns, but he wasn't the type to force people on the bench if they were insistent on helping. And don't mind his face, this is his neutral expression can you believe it]
Just be sure to follow my lead, okay? I have more experience with this side of things...there's a lot of dangers to be had.
[In other words, please listen to your senpai so you don't die]
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[ Noah has always trusted Jun's advice, and that's still going to be true here. ]
I guess you're kind of like a secret agent then? Since you're also a high school student.
[ He tries to make small talk as they start walking. It's a little strange, feeling no panic or fear even now... though, Jun's presence is definitely super reassuring. ]
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Mm, something like that. [No point in denying it.] On my Earth, I'm from a group that's part of what's known as the "Underground" - people who're aware of supernatural occurrences.
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[ He can kind of understand why Jun would need to keep it secret. If too many people know this sort of stuff happens, it could cause mass panic. ]
Where do you get your magic from, then? [ He's told Jun that his own magic probably comes from the moon. As for how... no one has much idea. ]
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The Lord.
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[ Noah looks surprised for a moment before he quickly puts his hands together as if he was praying. ]
Ahh, I didn't think he was real... I'm really sorry please don't smite me...
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I really don't care about that kind of stuff, you know.
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That's really cool though... to be chosen by a god.
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Haha, that makes me sound bigger than I am. I'm not a messiah or a prophet, just a pawn that was granted a small fraction of His power so I can combat evil.
Please keep treating me as you did before.
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Okay. You're still my friend, even if you're a secret holy agent too.
[ Talking about themselves helped make this unsettling snow more bearable. ]
I'm wondering if we'll need to make a base somewhere with food and water. If this lasts more than a day or two, freezing to death might be a real concern.
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Mm, that's right. I'm still the teenager who likes anime, this is just another side of me.
[Perhaps he hasn't been the most forthcoming with all the information, but it wasn't like his other side had been a lie]
That's not a bad idea. Considering the scale of this and what few resources we have, it's unlikely this will get resolved in just one day. Not to mention, there's probably many still in the city that didn't get new powers to defend themselves.
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[ He reaches inside his robes for his phone. No one has responded to his message yet. ]
So we should round up everyone so that we can all go somewhere that can sustain warmth and food.
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Yeah, I think so. Most of you aren't experienced with this, so staying in groups would be safer.
Though we'll need a location first. Any ideas what might be safe?
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[ Monsters roamed outside and he left the area immediately, not wanting to damage his house. ]
Maybe one of the sports halls? They have an open area and we can move the equipment to one side.
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Not a bad idea. It'd certainly have facilities and enough space for everyone.
Do you know where the nearest one is?
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[ Noah tries to open a map on his phone. ]
I won't be able to drive under these conditions, though - so we'll have to walk.
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Are you ok to walk that far?
[He remembers the first time they met and his health issues]
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