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KAIJU FIGHT #2

KAIJU FIGHT #2


CONTENT WARNINGS: electrophobia, body horror, death/injury, gore, violence.

▶ 001. IT'S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL

On the 1st of April, Outsiders will be rudely awakened by the sudden voice of Captain Yamakawa:

"Angels of Lilith. I require your immediate attention. Through your efforts at extracting information from our captives, and intel collected by our intelligence team, we have located the culprits who have stolen our specimens and are conducting illegal experiments. Your mission briefing will arrive shortly. Take caution, however. The Neo Tokyo Meteorological Agency is reporting strange abnormalities in their readings. We will look further into this. For now, stay sharp and be prepared."


The alarm will sound in the base, urging all Outsiders to suit up, bring their weapons and get ready for the mission. A location pin will then be downloaded into their implant, along with an associated mission briefing. The location will lead to an abandoned amusement park that might be familiar to some - Tokyo Disneyland. The brief will report that according to intel, there is an unauthorized research facility hidden within the premises. Outsiders are to locate it, storm it, and seize any lab specimens they can find.

To get to the theme park, characters will be able to take trains to the edge of Neo Tokyo where they can then be transported by armored trucks through what remains of old roads. Eventually, when the terrain becomes too destroyed and overgrown with brush, they’ll have to travel by foot the rest of the way. However, they will have to be careful because it looks like someone has laid out traps. Some of them are designed to capture animals but others are clearly booby traps meant to deter intruders.

From the outside, nothing looks out of the ordinary in this old park - there are classic attractions such as Cinderella’s castle, the Haunted Mansion, Alice’s Teacup ride, the Western River Railroad, and many, many more. While most of the rides are weathered down and no longer functional, there are plenty of old gift shops and carnival game booths with prizes to take home for free (if you don’t mind a really old Minnie Mouse doll).

LILITH was not able to pinpoint exactly where this secret laboratory is hidden within the enormous park, and it’s now up to the Outsiders to find it. All implants will be fitted with a heat-seeking function to allow Outsiders to detect anomalies within the park.

The first part of the mission is simple: Scour the rides and attractions and find the entrance.

Outsiders may encounter more booby traps while searching the park. Traps will range from making parts of attractions and buildings collapse on intruders to more elaborate and high-tech ones like electric fields or explosive traps. Players are more than welcome to come up with their own traps so long as it fits the setting.


▶ 002. BOO WHO?

Eventually, Outsiders will find themselves drawn to the Haunted Mansion, where there appear to be several abnormal signs of life. While the mansion would hardly have been scary to anyone but children several hundred years ago, centuries without any sort of maintenance have turned the place into a real nightmare. Pitch darkness, decrepit fake graves that look like they could be real ones, and the mysterious chatter of – is that a ghost? There are flickers of life within the old animatronics, and ever so often you might see a skeleton or zombie twitch. They might even take a swing at an unsuspecting Outsider.

The deeper into the mansion you travel, the more power it appears to have, until the Outsiders reach a door that appears to be heavily guarded by a group of humans holding vicious chimeras on a leash.

Once LILITH receives this intel, the next order is given: Storm the lab immediately!


▶ 003. LET'S GECK-GO!

As the Outsiders infiltrate the lab, the air buzzes with electricity and everyone's hair begins to stand on end not from fear but from the sheer amount of energy generated. There may be a lot of machines generating a lot of power and some of it may be spilling excess electricity into the air but this feels different. It feels more potent.

Suddenly, the park comes to life. Old generators buzz to life, staticky music begins to play on the worn out speakers, and the lights begin to flash. From the overgrowth surrounding the park, trees begin to topple over. It is obvious that something is approaching and whatever it is seems to have a lot of energy. From the trees, a giant, gecko-like creature emerges. The air around it sparks and each step it takes generates a wave of electricity that follows the many wires and systems laid out underground.

The energy at the park seems to be drawing the unknown kaiju towards the park and more geckos appear from the forests behind it. They move quickly through the park and climb over the buildings and attractions. When they see a hybrid or a person nearby, they will stun them with their electric fields and try to eat them. As they begin to swarm the park, they go into a feeding frenzy that infects the air around them. Rides begin to spin faster, the music grows louder, lights explode, and the more electricity and power the geckos absorb, the bigger they become when they shed their skins.

One gecko in particular grows faster than the others. This one will keep growing with no apparent end in sight and begins climbing over the highest rides until they topple under its weight. Outsiders will have to avoid collapsing rubble and climb over ruined attractions to take down this kaiju while also stopping the other geckos from growing to the same size.

After dealing with the gecko kaiju for some time without any information, a report will finally come in:
█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET
NAME: Yamadenki
HEIGHT: 3 metres- unknown (does not stop growing)
WEIGHT: 1,500-70,000 kg
CLASS: Dangerous
LOCATION: Kanto, Japan
ABILITIES: Stores electricity within its body. Uses static electricity to climb up and stick to objects. Can use electric shocks to stun and injure prey. The more energy they absorb, the bigger they grow. When close enough to a human, it kills them by biting into their flesh and absorbing the electrical currents within the cells, disrupting the heart rate and nervous system. It then eats the flesh.
WEAKNESS: Attacks to the head and body. Ice and extreme cold (they are cold blooded).
EXTRA NOTES: Can regrow appendages. Their severed appendages and bodies can retain electricity for an unknown amount of time so proceed with caution.

█ █ █ MISSION OBJECTIVE:
✖ Cut off the supply of electricity at the park by disabling all generators
✖ Bring back the Yamadenki (alive or dead) for research purposes
✖ Bring back the hybrid specimens
✖ Capture all suspicious persons for interrogation

█ █ █ ATTACHED PHOTO:

The Outsiders will have to cut off all energy supplies to stop feeding the newly named Yamadenki and then defeat them.


▶ 004. A RIFT IN SPACE-TIME

"MAYDAY, MAYDAY! Unknown energy signal detected! Reaching maximum output! Our sensors are detecting a breach in the inter-dimensional fabric!"

An hour into battle, Outsiders will receive a sudden warning signal, urging them to complete their mission and eliminate the Yamadenki before it’s too late. All that concentrated energy generated at the park is being corrupted by the Yamadenki, and it’s not long before a rift bursts through from beneath the Haunted Mansion, causing a huge explosion and a rain of rubble and mysterious energy. It’s the first of its kind. A rift has never opened this close to Neo Tokyo!

Energy from the rift seems to affect anyone standing too close to it, transforming any unprotected human into a snarling, groaning, human-reptilian hybrid. These hybrids have electrical qualities similar to the Yamadenki and are just as ferocious. The plugsuits issued by LILITH should protect characters against any nasty transformations (unless there is some damage to them or they have taken them off), but exposure to the rift can still result in increased headaches, vertigo, irritability and impulsiveness.

The rift is growing larger by the minute, and from the other side of it - the growling of a number of unknown beasts can be heard. Even the higher ups within LILITH are anxious about this. The only way to stop the rift is to cut off its power supply.

"Angels of LILITH! We must act fast! Disable all generators and subdue the Kaiju before it’s too late!"



▶ 005. AFTERMATH.

As the Outsiders shut down generators and take down the Yamadenki, the rift shrinks in size until finally it closes. Everything at the park goes still now that there is no more power to run things. Some of the corrupted humans and hybrids still linger and will have to be taken down or captured but they are in weakened states now that the rift has closed.

Outsiders will be tasked with capturing the Rift-infected humans who will then be transported to LILITH base for treatment... if they can be treated, that is. Outsiders will also need to report for treatment. Characters may experience the lingering effects of the rift such as the vertigo, headaches, shorter tempers, and impulsive behavior. The LILITH medics aren’t sure what to do other than prescribing bed rest and maybe offering some medication for their headaches. The worst cases may be prescribed sedatives.

Normally, LILITH would order the Outsiders to retrieve specimens from the field but given the events that unfolded, they are told to standby until a special research unit can inspect the area for contamination and give the all clear.


▶ 006. AFTERWORD.

Welcome to our second Kaiju log! As before, all prompts are highly encouraged but OOCly optional. ICly, any characters suffering negative effects from the rift will recover within a week, though you are welcome to determine the severity of their symptoms during that time.

Feel free to NPC your characters' fights with the smaller kaijus. The main fight with the largest gecko will be determined via a HP-based system (See below).

All tags in this log count for 2 reward points each. Ask any further questions below!


bowtography: (It's worse than you could imagine)

[personal profile] bowtography 2024-04-08 01:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Nope, the best way to go in cases like this is forward! Let's keep going, Mysterious Companion!

[ She is injecting so much cheer into her voice, but at least it doesn't sound all that fake as she marches forward. ]
yuwon: (pic#16921565)

[personal profile] yuwon 2024-04-10 09:47 am (UTC)(link)
You're pretty carefree. [ it was a contrast from her initial jump scare, but not exactly a bad thing, either. but, he also follows in step, not falling too far behind her. ]

Kim Yuwon. [ or she can stick to mysterious companion... ]
bowtography: (The apple's fallen far from the tree)

[personal profile] bowtography 2024-04-10 12:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I get that a lot.

[ But she glances over her shoulder at him. ]

I'm March 7th! Malkuth's mentioned you before, but it's nice to finally meet you!

[ Even if you startled her. Not scared. It's fine-- ]
yuwon: (pic#16663135)

[personal profile] yuwon 2024-04-11 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ march 7th...

there's a moment where he seems to ponder if what she is telling him is a proper name, or something else. but, since it doesn't seem to be a joke. then she mentions malkuth.
] Mentioned me? [ knowing her, it was probably in reference to helping her with kickboxing. it's a brief consideration, before: ]

March, [ he says as if trying her name out.

before, he also says:
] watch your step. [ it seems like they must be getting closer, or at least now they're approaching stairs that seem to wind downwards. ]
bowtography: (No matter what you believe)

[personal profile] bowtography 2024-04-11 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ It wouldn't be the first time someone (understandably) suffered confusion in regards to her name. Won't be the last, either. She doesn't mind. ]

Yeah, she said you had cool eyes, I think--oh.

[ Thanks for the warning, she really did almost miss that step, and she places one hand against the wall as she starts down the stairs. ]
yuwon: (pic#16663321)

[personal profile] yuwon 2024-04-12 08:47 am (UTC)(link)
She said you were one of the most interesting people she's met. That she liked how straightforward and sincere you were. [ he continues talking, even if she's just barely evaded that one step.

as they descend, he's about to continue, but he isn't sure how anyone would feel about him of all people using the word "sweet." it felt like harassment somehow, and so he decides to omit that part.
] I can see what she means.

[ her reaction was pretty... honest.

but, cool eyes? what was that supposed to mean? was it when he activated his skill?
]
bowtography: (If you wonder)

[personal profile] bowtography 2024-04-12 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm just not a very good liar and I don't really see the point in it, most of the time.

[ With a gusty sigh. ]

But I like to think I'm pretty interesting, too! Then again, isn't everyone?

[ She has yet to acquaint herself with an incredibly boring person. Truthfully, March isn't even sure what that would look like. ]
yuwon: (pic#16921675)

[personal profile] yuwon 2024-04-13 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Or, [ a beat. ] you're so good of a liar even I can't tell.

[ he says, but he doesn't actually believe this of her. which is probably clear in the nonchalance in his voice. ... well, theoretically, it could be possible, but she does strike him as genuine. ]

... I wouldn't say everyone. [ even he knows some people are generally not worth the breath. or maybe this is just his usual apathy speaking. that said: ] I also wouldn't describe myself as a fun person. [ at least he is fair. ]
bowtography: (Better learn the sense through song)

[personal profile] bowtography 2024-04-14 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
[ She's not going to grace that first part with an answer, because she is absolutely not a good liar, but a good liar would probably say the same thing. ]

I think there's a difference between "fun" and "interesting", though. What makes you think you're not fun, anyway?
yuwon: (pic#16662906)

[personal profile] yuwon 2024-04-16 10:07 am (UTC)(link)
I think it's less of an opinion and more of a fact.

[ ... ]

I guess I'm still not used to being around other people.
bowtography: (We hated you guys)

[personal profile] bowtography 2024-04-16 01:09 pm (UTC)(link)
One of my best friends still doesn't do well with being around people, either. Especially crowds. But I think he's interesting, even when he's quiet.

So we'll get you slightly more used to it and go from there!

[ He's stuck with her. I'm sorry. ]
yuwon: (pic#16921674)

[personal profile] yuwon 2024-04-17 08:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ the term "best friends" being used so naturally almost catches him off-guard. almost. but, he manages to keep his expression even as he says: ] You don't have to do that. [ but, something tells him...

this is just the beginning.
] Are they with you here?
bowtography: (The last remaining story to tell)

[personal profile] bowtography 2024-04-17 12:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, though he keeps to himself a lot--so you may not have seen him that often. Dan Heng?

[ yeah. Yuwon is Doomed. ]
yuwon: (pic#16662906)

[personal profile] yuwon 2024-04-18 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
I'll remember it. [ as being her companion. though, he's not sure if there was merit in recalling such a detail when this place... wasn't exactly like the tower. but, he supposed it never hurt to make an additional, but distant connection. ]

But, you're right that I haven't heard of him before. [ a pause. ] Do you like having someone from home here? [ it's an absent question, really, if just because he's not sure how he'd feel if someone from home as here.

would it matter if they couldn't remember him like he remembered them?
]
bowtography: (The last remaining story to tell)

[personal profile] bowtography 2024-04-18 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
There's someone else here too, though he was kind of an accidental visitor...

... But it helps, having someone who knows me. I don't think I'd be half as okay if I was here entirely on my own.

[ Maybe now, now that she's had a chance to get to know people, but it would have felt just like waking up to a train full of strangers all over again. ]
yuwon: (pic#17021375)

[personal profile] yuwon 2024-04-20 10:06 am (UTC)(link)
Accidental visitor? Kind of like us?

[ he asks, genuinely curious to add some context to her words. he does wonder if he sounded too interested for a second and decides to reel it back slightly. her words honestly... are understandable, even if he'd like to believe they aren't. in his regression, would he have found comfort if someone else comprehended his burden and plight? he pockets it for now, and instead of being as dismissive as he normally, he just gives a nod. ]

Maybe it can be like that. [ a pause. ] Though, you seem to be doing just fine.

[ which he probably means as a positive thing. it was good to be resilient. but is this a rude to assume, maybe a bit. ]
bowtography: (All your best friends are here)

[personal profile] bowtography 2024-04-20 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Not exactly--I mean I met him when he crashed into our train and then he helped us get out of the stomach of a bug.

[ Thanks, Argenti. But March grins, a little ruefully, pausing to search for the next step with her foot before stepping down. ]

I try not to let it get to me that much. It doesn't really solve anything, you know? [ Being sad wouldn't get her through this any faster. ]
yuwon: (pic#16663117)

[personal profile] yuwon 2024-04-22 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ that's a lot to take in at once. he isn't sure of whether to regard this unknown individual as having caused trouble, or assistance. perhaps, even both at the same time...? ] Were you in the bug first, or did the crash happen first? [ does that really matter...


probably not in the grand scheme of things, but help him Understand. but, her words also make sense. he supposes if people had the energy to lament their situation, it could definitely be used productively.
] Yeah, you're not wrong. It can be a waste of energy.
bowtography: (If you wonder)

[personal profile] bowtography 2024-04-22 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
Well, we thought the crash happened first, but I guess the bug did, and since he was already in the bug, we ran into each other there. [ It's fine, she's happy to explain what she can here. ]

He was a big help in getting us out, but he sure was... is... incredibly weird.

[ Sorry, Argenti. ]
yuwon: (pic#16921652)

[personal profile] yuwon 2024-04-25 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ this story is already so weird, so the fact that argenti, the starting point of this tale, is also weird... is not surprising somehow.

a bug being large enough to swallow a train doesn't exactly surprise him, but the idea that it isn't connected to some sort of event in the system, or a dungeon... is kind of interesting to think about. who knows if that is the case and he's just assuming.

that said:
] Weirder than being in a bug? [ ... ] And that person is here...

[ there's a new person he wants to avoid maybe. sorry argenti, you don't deserve this slander, king. ]
bowtography: (The greatest stories ever told)

[personal profile] bowtography 2024-04-26 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
He's really nice, he's just also really... flowery? And big on sacrificing himself nobly and stuff. Also he flirts with plants.

[ None of this is a lie. ]