Pandemonium

[tntoverlords]

Characters: Mikoto, Warrior of Light, Firion, Refia, Edward, Locke, Genesis, Blank, Vivi, Rikku, Mjrn, Serah
Progress: Ongoing
Summary: The group finally confronts Garland.
Location: Pandemonium
Date: August 15, 1804
Warnings: Violence
Notes: Additional information on this week's segment can be found here. To see the entry walk into Pandemonium,

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Outside

[knowshermachina]

Rikku stared at the opened gates, her eyes slightly narrowed, her body bouncing in place as she shifted her weight from foot to foot nervously. She wasn't particularly looking forward to going into the giant creepy building with the world-altering evil genius who wanted to destroy them all and knew they were here!

"So, uhm. If he knows we're here, maybe we should find a backdoor or something, ya know?" She glanced at the others. "I mean, we don't have to waltz right into the big obvious trap, do we?"

[melodiesoflute]

The bard gazed at the structure with a fearful gaze, obviously wondering now if the man they sought could be defeated. For Gaia's sake he knew they couldn't turn back now, but Edward's faith in his skills were making him nervous.

"I doubt there is a back door..." He said over towards the blond haired chemist. "Even if there was, Garland would no doubt have a trap there too." Letting out a deep sigh, Edward turned his attention over towards Serah for a moment. He barely knew the names of all of his companions, but he certainly hoped the young woman was prepared for the worst.

"We need to find a path inside, one that wouldn't kill us in the process."

[dewdrop_pebbles]

Mjrn clutched her spear tightly as she stared upward at the intimidating structure. Though she didn't want to say so for fear of bringing down the morale of others, the Viera was likewise beginning to wonder what they could truly do against Garland. That she would persist to the end was not in question, but even so...the prospect of finally confronting him was daunting, to say the least.

"I suspect Edward is right. He will have accounted for all ends. Nonetheless, that should not stop us from seeking the path of least resistance." She glanced over to Mikoto, wondering what advice the girl could give them.

[melodiesoflute]

A gasp escaped Edward once he watched Garland use his power to effortlessly toss Vivi into the air. With Firion unconscious and the little black mage being pushed to the limit, it was time for someone to start healing the team. As much as he feared Garland's might, the bard rushed into the fray with two small phials in his hands.

"Vivi, catch!" He yelled once he tossed the potion towards the mage. It was an X-Potion, one of seven that the bard possessed. Edward was certain that they would be in need of the items he stashed away, but he hoped to save his only elixir for later. If this battle does go south, only one person will be able to be restored to full health.

Crouched next to poor Firion, the bard popped open the cap of the X-potion. The warrior needed help, his wounds looked far too extensive for magic alone to heal. "Please be well." He said as he potion's healing liquid shimmered down upon the youth.

[thisdesertrose]

Firion groaned softly as he slowly drifted back consciousness. Blood clung to his face from his head wound, matting his hair in place. But the wound was closing and the bones in his arm were snapping back into place. Suddenly, the memories of what had happened came back and his eyes snapped open. "Edward?"

[for_cosmos]

Being hit by the Wave after Garland's Flare was almost too much, especially as close to the man as he was. the Warrior of Light almost retreated. At first, sheer strength of will held him there and upright, but he could feel the Regen and other magics working to return his strength. After only a few moments, he forced himself forward once again.

"Enough! Shine!" he shouted, raising his shield in front of him to release a burst of energy and light from it. As soon as that attack was finished, he rushed toward Garland, sword raised. He was going to keep attacking, no matter how many times Garland tried to puch him back. They had to end this, and quickly. Garland's attack on Vivi only strengthened his resolve.