Legend of Zelda: Congregation of Shadows (the RP)

[Gee-chan]

By this time, the bandits on the other side of the valley had noticed the chaos. Down the path, the climbing group ducked into an alcove when they heard voiced from further ahead.

"It looks like they're going to send some support over." said Merk, "Alex and Lyon take down the first group that pass by, after that we need to rush up with Alana covering us with that makeshift shield of hers."

"Chances are there will be rangers on the top firing across the gorge." said Landara, "We should take them out as soon as possible to help ourselves and the others."

A second later there was the found of footsteps as five or six men hurried down the path.

"3, 2, 1" muttered Merk, waiting for the group to cross.

OOC: Ok, guys. You're turn

[AshK]

"Okay will do! Alana keep that shield of yours at the ready." Alex said as he did what he was told.

"Okay will do!" Alana said.

[Gee-chan]

OOC: Been way too long hasn't it? forgive me if this is rather terrible but I'm more rusty than an old bicycle...

The bandits crossed the alcove, weapons away and unaware of the presence on the ambushers.

The attack was swift and ruthless as Alex and Lyon took them from behind, killing half of them before they were even noticed. The survivors were quickly cut down as they attempted to regroup themselves. The noise of the struggle had drawn attention to them though, and soon a pair of archers and a man with a heavy crossbow were taking aim. As the pair ducked back to their cover, arrows whistled through the air, just inches from their targets.

"Right, looks like we definatly need that shield." said Merk, "Alana, you're up. You go first and keep us covered."

As the orders were being given, Landara poked her head around the corner. Instantly she should see her head being targeted and quickly withdrew it as a bolt thundered forwards to ping against the rock.

"They're good." she said, "I don't have time to take aim before they shoot. I need some cover."

"Guess that settles it then" said Merk, "As we rush, we need you to stay back and try to take out at least one of them. By the looks of it there's a pretty powerful crossbow being used up there, and I'm not to thrilled at the prospect of pitting that against nothing but air."

OOC: sorry guys for borrowing your characters, but this was quicker. Mandy, your turn, then we can get up top...where odd stuff will happen.

[AshK]

OOC: Been way too long hasn't it? forgive me if this is rather terrible but I'm more rusty than an old bicycle...

"Right, looks like we definatly need that shield." said Merk, "Alana, you're up. You go first and keep us covered."


OOC: sorry guys for borrowing your characters, but this was quicker. Mandy, your turn, then we can get up top...where odd stuff will happen.

"Alex you keep providing cover!" Alana said.

"Sure thing Alana." Alex says as he continues to attack.

*Alana then begins climbing the slope producing a Tornado of sorts from the tip of one of her swords while the other hand not holding a sword is helping her climb the slope.*

(OOC: Hey don't worry about it. Everyone has other things to do besides be on MSF all the time.)

[Gee-chan]

OOC:...umm...the rope was on the other cliff, we are climbing a slope....oh well, I'll let you edit in your own time

The advance was quick, the barrier of air leading the way much in the manner of a phalanx, however, due to it's nature, there were gaps in it's swirling pattern. Despite this however, the arrows that were fired into it were all thrown far off course, with the exception of the bolt of the crossbow, it's sheer power driving it through the maelstrom. It was through sheer fortune that the slight angle it was blown off meant is shot over their heads.
From behind Landara could see the motions of the barrier before her with strange clarity. It was almost as though something were guiding her eyes to the fleeting openings that presented themselves, and was showing her how to use them.
Readying an arrow she stood still, focusing herself, her sights on the man with the crossbow. Looking through the barrier she could see openings granting her a clear shot, regular but infrequent. Counting precisely the intervals between the opening she sought she waited until the right time. she had to make it with the next one. Any later and the weapon would be reloaded, and this time it would not miss.
All was silent to her as she fired. Nothing entered her senses but what she needed to perceive. The arrow sang through the air to the barrier, shaking as it hit the wall, but this was only for an instant as a spot of calm washed across it. It was only for a split second, but a spit second was more than enough. An instant later a man fell down, the shaft of the arrow buried in his throat, his life quickly choking out, and the weapon falling to the ground, loaded and ready to fire.

The group reached the cliff-top to a line of swords and spears.

"Ok, boys and girls" said Merk, "playtime."




An eye opened....

[Shadowmaster]

Lyon draws her sword. "Well, at least we were more or less expecting this..." she says.

[AshK]

Alana draws her sword. "Well, at least we were more or less expecting this..." she says.

(Alana is my character. Your Lyon remember?)

"Well I guess it is time to go all out!" Alana says as she ends the Tornado and and draws her other Katana.

"Hylian Wind double Katana Tornado Slash!" Alana says as she spins around so fast turning into a Tornado with the Katana Blades Sticking out and slicing through the enemy.

*Alex pulls out is Bow and Arrow and starts to fire his Arrows at the enemy.*

[Shadowmaster]

OOC: Yeah, I shouldn't be allowed to post when exhausted...

[AshK]

OOC: Yeah, I shouldn't be allowed to post when exhausted...

OOC: Don't worry about it. LOL!

[Gee-chan]

OOC: Don't worry Shadow, it happens to the best of us

The bandits attempted to charge the group but as they drew close Merk hurled a bolt of fire which exploded in front of them, throwing up a charge of dust and halting the advance. However seconds later he slumped to the ground. Fatigue and his injuries from before had finally caught up with him, robbing him of the strength to fight.

"Damn" he gasped, "Looks like I'm going to have to sit this one out."

Looking up he saw Landara holding something out to him.

"Bout time that happened" she said, "You're stubborn arn't you, doing all this while so beat up?"

Taking the object Merk found that it was the crossbow the bandit had been using earlier. Holding it he could feel it's strength, the quality of it's make and the accuracy of it's shots. It was a fine weapon indeed, fit for a king of thieves.

"Fine then" he said, "I'll give you some emergency cover from here."

"Don't go passing out now" said Landara with a grin, "I'm just starting to see you as worthwhile."

"Just go" said Merk

Landara nodded and notched an arrow, firing it into the fray, where the others fought.




Another eye blinked into life, looking through the cold earth to the hot rock where their quarry lay.

OOC: Ok, people, everyone do a quick solo fight post against the bandits then we can move on to the next bit of this area. Also, in a while we will have a choice of directions. Dark has already given as suggestion as to the events for one path (the mountains), so if anyone would like to see something happen in one of the old familiar areas (Death Mountain, Zora's Domain, Lost Woods, etc) then please PM me and I will be happy to add them in.

[AshK]

*Alana and Alex continued to fight the Bandits slicing them down with Katana Tornado and Puncturing them with Arrows. Hopefully the bandits will just give up and leave, though the way things have been going it wasn't going to happen.*

[Shadowmaster]

Lyon ran to the enemies, lashing out at any that got close enough with her sword. She struck as well as she could, trying to eliminate as many as possible as threats as quickly as possible, though the long journey and events of the day were beginning to catch up to her.