3-2 Blurry Campus

She enters the zone and is immediately stunned when she ends up in the hallway of a school

"This...this can't be real, why are there...humans here, am I back home somehow?"

She looks at her pink fur covered paws and sighs with disappointment

"I guess not..." She looks through the window of one of the doors and notices a red figure immediately realizing who it could be and decides to open it, hoping to not hit an upset.

"Reiko is that you? What is this place and why...why is she here?!" She points to the human figure standing in front of Reiko.

Illium walks through the portal and looks around, pretty confused at the general surrounding of the seemingly endless hallways, not really knowing what was going.

"What the hell..."

He turns at the sound of Routier's voice, looking at Reiko, Routier, and the new person. He looks down at himself as well, seeing fur and all still intact before looking between Reiko and Lindsey.

"What the hell is going on here..? Why is she..?"

He kinda just stands by, not quite sure what to ask, or even say for that matter.

"H-Humans? In our world? I... Is this a dream?"

Shizue stares in amazement simply watching in awe...

"Is this a memory? Or is this the real thing...?

"H-Hey stop yelling at Reiko! I don't know what she did but it's not worth yelling at her over!"


She starts yelling at the unknown figure, sticking up for Reiko

"I... Is this not a dream? I can hear this Reiko-chan... It isn't true!!!"

Shizue growls slightly at Lindsey...

"Reiko-chan is the nicest girl ever!"

Illium just watches the events unfold, not really reacting too much to the words coming out of the other girls mouth.

Nicest person? Pff. Of course she is. That's what she needs you to think. How else can she get you to respect her? After all, who wouldn't like little miss president here to be a nice and caring person?

That kind of thinking makes me want to puke all over the fucking floor.

She pulls up a desk and sits down on it, crossing her legs and her arms.

Look at you. A harem to boot. Please, don't make me laugh. You just like having people tell you all these nice things and then selling a need to them just so you can feel confident, huh?

You just look down on everyone, thinking that if you let them in charge, they'll just let you down too, huh? That's why you always fidget when anyone but oh-so-good you takes lead? Do you think everyone else is a little lost lamb compared to you -- that you're so special? Ahaha...

Why is she saying this to me? That's....

The hell are you talking about?! I worked to get here, and I trust everyone is able to do what they can! Yeah, maybe I'm trying to be nice people but you don't earn respect by just shoving your crudeness in people's faces! And I don't know what you're talking about! Everyone here is capable and can do as they need!

As they need, or as you need? If that's the case, why don't you let someone more qualified take your spot? I bet you never gave a change.

I...

What...? What do I say...? That's not true... I could have... they need me... right?

"Shut up! She isn't useless! She means everything to me, she showed me that I have worth! I believe the same!

Shizue stands behind Reiko and stares at Lindsey with anger...

"Reiko is an amazing person who's shown me that I could be happy again, even after losing everything! How dare you even say she's useless, she earned her place as leader of the town, and deserves everyone's respect, that includes yours!"

She attempts to grab the girl by the shirt but her hands faze right through it

"....I don't know what figment of her imagination you are, but she doesn't need something like you clouding her thoughts!"


She fists her hands up and walks back to Reiko

Illium just stares at Routier and Shizue, before turning to the girl to get another look and realizes it's some kind of figment.

"You know, it's almost funny how unendingly loyal you two are to someone you don't even know. We may not even realize how much of a manipulative bitch Reiko could be, we don't know who she was in her past life.

He shakes his head, obviously slightly annoyed before walking around to look at the figment better.

For all I know and care, she's just another nerdy girl who used to play video games and likes to try to play leader in a town full of misfits, and we're all playing the part cause no one else wanted to step up an take charge.

"uh..."

Shizue remains silent after listening to Illium's logic... Realizing she hasn't said much about her past...

"I...I don't care! She loved me for who I was without knowing everything about me, I will love her no matter her past!"

She glares at Illium with tears in her eyes

She rushes over and embraces Reiko

"Don't listen to her, you're fine just the way you are, there's nothing wrong with the way you do things! Let's just leave her here and move on, she's really making me angry just looking at her."

"..."

Shizue stands there in silence... With a look of discontent...

<I can't say anything... Is it true... Is Reiko simply using us?>

Illium turns to look down at Reiko now, pushing Routier to the side and grabbing Reiko so he can look her in the eye.

Who are you trying to help, us, or yourself? Think about that and tell me.

"Illium what the hell are you doing? Don't stress her out even more than she is!"

She puts her hand on Illium shoulder tugging at him

I'm having a hard time looking at him... but... what is there for me to really hide...? Honestly... what am I fighting for?
I've been trying to be someone a lot bigger than myself. Yeah. It's true. I don't want people to let me down. But... in the end, why?

I looked him in the eye and spoke softly...

In this world...what do we have? Nothing else but ourselves and each other. She's right. I am nothing else without trying to be leader. I want to mean something to people.
And yeah. I was scared I couldn't put my faith in all of you. Do you know why?

I took his grip and pried it off me, and stood back up, wiping off my tears.

Everyone in my life had let me down where it mattered most. Lindsey, your sister... why did I yell at her?

Because you couldn't trust her decision! You think you know everything.

Maybe I do think that. But I have my reasons for doing everything. I'm not a hero, as much as I want to be. I'm not an assassin, a rich kid, a legend, an officer, or anything else. I am Reiko Yuikeida.
And yes, I want to mean something to everyone in the end. But I do and say what I say because I have a reason to, not just because I want to look like the shit or anything. You know why? Becuase I want to be a leader that no one else ever knew -- I want to be different from everyone else.
Your sister was a failure! She let all of the club's hopes die because SHE didn't listen to the rest of us! She didn't have faith in HER decisions! She hurt everyone with her decisions because she didn't care! I put all of my trust in her! That's why I criticized her!

And  you know what?

I draw my gun and point it at her...

Maybe I am the shit. And that's because I'm not going to let everyone else down. Because I DO care about them, as much as I want them to care about me. After all, what else do I have? I'm dead! Hahaha!

I lead the student council into success because I listened to our needs! I took decisions I needed to! And I'll do that here too! Maybe I'm not the strongest, fastest, smartest, or whatever, but I have experience and empathy. I don't just look at numbers, I look at consequence. I'm not perfect. I've made decisions I regret, but that doesn't make me any less of a person.

Quite frankly, I've been given everything I need from the beginning -- A new body and a new slate.

So let me set this straight Lindsey. I do this for US. I lead because I want to do what no one else has -- set a standard that will instill confidence in all of us! I won't let people down! And if I do? Then, I'll fix everything with my own two paws or die trying- again!

Liar! Lies! Lies! LIES! YOU'RE GOING TO MESS UP! YOU'RE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO DO IT AND EVERYONE WILL DIE BECAUSE OF YOU! YOU ARE NOTHING! YOU WILL ALL BE ERASED!


I've been given a responsibility by Trace, and myself. And if I thought anyone else could do better, maybe I would've let them go for it. But I'm not going to waiver regardless of what happens.

So listen up bitch. I'm the leader. And you call me Reiko-Kaichou. Got it?

IT'S USELESS! YOU'RE NOTHING! NOTHING! NOTHING! NOTHING!

She starts fizzle up and a dark aura covers the room, her image twists and twists into an upset, splitting across the room and multiplying quickly in an alarming manner!

Tell your sister I said this is what a real leader is.




Lindsey
HP ????/????
Atk: 9999
Priority: 0

Turret: 66/66
Atk: 38

Reiko
HP 136/136
42/70/112 || 42/70/112
GUL: 37
Def: 15
MP: 37/37



[Blitz]!


NO. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO---!!!

All of the upsets begin to twist up and fizzle into bright light

Get down! Everyone!

She quickly ducks down, not know what exactly to do.

"What's going on!?"

"She isn't that old Reiko anymore..."

Shizue rolls to the ground and smiles attempting to avoid the wave of energy...

<Second chances... We were all given one... And we're here for a reason... I'll believe in her until the end...>

Illium looks around abut wildly, then at Reiko as the tremors go on, kinda taken aback from the explosion, his vision a little impair.

as much as I'd love to apologize for being an asshole, I have to ask if you know what the hell that was all about, and what the hell is going on.

"Reiko you're much stronger than any of us, and I'll always love you no matter what happens."

She just sits there smiling, waiting for the wave of energy to end

(I don't care what or who you are, you helped me move on, and I'll help you move on too!)

I stagger back to my feet as soon as it stops, and I offer my paw and try to help him get back to his feet.

I think I know now. It looks like our pasts are going to come back and haunt us, if that's the way to put it.

That was something I've been holding in a long time. I've had a big insecurity forever and never really came to terms with it. At least not until now.

Trace said we'd all need to face something that causes us to linger here in the first place. A struggle. Maybe for redemption, or something of the like.

But it looks like we're all going to have to come into the light some day. Right?

It's true. We have nothing else left now that we can't turn back the clock and go back. So... now it's time to come clean. Whether we like it or not.

That's what Lindsey wanted the whole time, I'm taking. ...And deep down, what I wanted.

I let out a deep sigh and fix my hair.

We've got a rough road ahead of us, but I'm prepared to help lead us through it. Things are only going to get more difficult until we reach the goal, that's the nature of the game.

Illium takes her paws and hoists himself up, nodding in acknowledgement

Well, we'll need a good leader anyway, and right now it seems like you're the closest we've got. I hope you're ready for that rough road.

She takes her shield and lance and stands next to Reiko

"You've got me at your side to help too, I won't let anything hurt you!"

Damn straight I'm not falling behind. I just hope you aren't to slow, oh glorious leader of mine.

He chuckles as he waits to see what's to happen next.

"Don't forget about me! We're here for you!"

Shizue smiles and flips her daggers in her hand~

Right!
Now, let's get what we came for, shall we?

I'm ready for a fight if we need one too.

She picks up the pickaxe on the ground and hacks away at the board for the metal without hesitation

The member 'Reiko Yuikeida' has done the following action : Roll Die

'Encounter' : 5

Stage 1 of my struggle has been completed! I have unlocked {Ultima Lvl 1: Hanabira no Storm} !!

When the first stage of your struggle is complete, you may choose between 1 of 4 fury types in the Crystallis Hex! Most of these will run off a resource known as Fury Counter -- with different conditions based on your type.

{Ultima} is a nuke technique that either deals a large amount of burst damage or attacks several times with boosted damage.

Allow me to demonstrate!



*She sets up a statue in the ceramics room to use as a test dummy*


Dance! Look upon the endless rain of petals that will tear you asunder!



Hanabira no Storm! *
*Cool anime cut-in not included with unlock
Turret: 66/66
Atk: 38

Turret: 66/66
Atk: 38

Reiko
HP 136/136
42+12/70+24/112+36 x 4 || 42+12/70+24/112+36 x2
GUL: 41
Def: 15
MP: 37/37
Bonus Base Damage Per Hit: 24

The member 'Reiko Yuikeida' has done the following action : Roll Die

#1 'Attack Dice (+2)' : 8, 15, 5, 20

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#2 'Attack Dice (+1)' : 3, 8

Komali stepped through and waited for the others~

Hotaru rolled in silently

Valinea walked in and stretched "shale we get to work?"

Johnathon strolls on in and  chops some down some stuff for 44 wood

(rolling)

The member 'Johnathon Paleski' has done the following action : Roll Die

'Encounter' : 3

HOtaru takes a pickaxe, and gathers 45 Metal out of the building itself

The member 'Treelite Hotaru' has done the following action : Roll Die

'Encounter-Sense' : 6

She takes another pick, and mines out 25 flint from the building

The member 'Valinea Schnedecke' has done the following action : Roll Die

'Encounter-Ungraceful' :