Dawn of the First Day Closest to Heaven

[wrnpcs]

[0900 hours. Whether the weekend was spent in anticipation, terror, dread, or fury, the time has come. The Ragnarok docked at the observation deck on the second floor, ramp extended to admit those brave few who dared to volunteer on the first day, as well as the SeeDs and Instructors charged with keeping them from death, and the recovery and medicine specialists to restore them to health.]

[For the next three weeks, life would be rough for Garden's inhabitants.]

[[OOC: Use this thread or make your own for parties and fights on the Island Closest to Heaven! If you'd like a mod to NPC some monsters for you, please put your request on the OOC planning post or PM the mod account. When your party needs a rescue from a senior SeeD, that request can go on the OOC post as well!]]

[[Game on!]]

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Team Tobias/Thumbelina/Chika/Dash (with Piyomon+Pikachu)

[corruptedsouls]

[It's true that Tobias had been psyching himself up to go, but now that it had actually come to it, he was... well, terrified was an apt way to describe it.

Slow, long breaths...

It would be okay. It really would. He just had to... stay calm and focus with everyone else.

Right?]

...Everybody ready?

[It was the only thing he could think to say.]

[elementofloyalty]

You kidding? I was born ready!

[The pegasus pony spins a brief, excited loop above the group before drawing herself up to throw punches with her forelegs at the empty air. The Blaster Edge on her right one shakes but doesn't discharge.]

You guys don't mind if I get the GF that makes you stronger, right? I'm thinking I'm the powerhouse here.

[thumbsize]

[ Thumbelina makes sure that her jacket is on tight and that her boots are all laced and buckled. She has her notes of spells (in case she forgets in a moment of panic) and some bandages with her just in case. She only has a small idea of what they're up against, but still.

Can never be too prepared. ]

You are definitely our strongest, Rainbow Dash, so I wouldn't mind if you got the GF.

[corruptedsouls]

I can use Charizard, so it's okay.

[Tobias is fidgeting with his entire outfit, which is making the yellow mouse atop his shoulder somewhat irritated. Quit it, that's making it hard to balance on your shoulder, Tobbyyyyy.

...Besides, he should be ready. He spent all this time making sure he had his first aid stuff and healing spells. Plus the Esuna that Espio gave him...]

Team Grell + ???

[redcinemareel]

[For this excursion, Grell has decided to be a bit serious. Well, as serious as she can be. But from time to time as she stands at the Garden entrance double checking her junctions and spells, she looks as if her mind is miles away. A bit unlike Grell to be such a way.

But for the most part, she's ready for battle in her standard, non-spring/summer attire. Slacks, dress shirt, etc. Why would she wear anything different? Now if only her teammates would hurry up.]

Team Gakupo + ???

[eggplantallergy]

[His blade is sharpened. His junctions at the ready, as well as spells. Gakupo is currently the epitome of readiness. Now if only he could feel that way too! He's not sure if he'll be the healer of the bunch, since he's a para-magic specialist in recovery magic (and the other two areas), so that'll be something the team should discuss.

He's waiting in the Quad, sitting on the edge of the stage.]

[bunnypassingby]

[Who has two thumbs and hasn't really decided on a team yet? This girl! She's pretty ready apart from that, though: Battle waitress costume, fighting gloves, junction device, pistols and a small pouch for more ammo... The last of which she's checking (again) as she walks into the quad.

[Once she's finally satisfied for the next two minutes, she looks up, and her gaze falls on Gakupo.] Do... do you have anyone to go with today?

[eggplantallergy]

Ah, no, not really. I'm just waiting for anyone to come about and see if they need someone extra. Are you here to meet with your group?

[bunnypassingby]

I didn't have one. [She smiles, awkwardly, because yes, she really should have planned this earlier.] Want to go together?

I know this is super late but are you still interested?

[hispeedchase]

You sure your girlfriend isn't come bitching to me about this later?

[You can tell Chase is taking this mission seriously by the fact he's actually in his SeeD uniform. He has guns holstered on either side of him, and a small bag with extra ammunition.]

I love backtags! No worries!

[eggplantallergy]

[Gakupo is impressed by how ready Chase looks. He shrugs at his question. He's assuming it's to tease him, but answers anyway.]

So long as you're not responsible for my heroic death, then you won't have to worry.

<3

[hispeedchase]

[When he's serious, he's serious. And this is not something to take lightly.]

There's a simple way to avoid that: don't jump in front of the deadly fill-in-the-blank to save me.

Team Pinkie + ???

[laughafterme]

[If it weren't for her bright pink hair, hardly anyone would recognize Pinkie Pie in her SeeD uniform. But instead of a skirt, which is impractical for battle, she's wearing pants. Combat boots, leather gloves, hair tied back with a hairtie (with sheer force), goggles, and her cupcake cannon resting on her shoulder, Pinkie starts to march off with a rather serious look on her face.

Someone should probably stop her from going into the fray alone. She's pretty good at sneaking off when no one is looking!]

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Pinkie! Wait!

[He says this, but in reality Champloo has simply appeared next to her when no one was looking, in classic style.]

You cannot go off alone! A complete breakfast requires both fiber and protein!

[laughafterme]

[Pinkie is not bothered by this sudden appearance, but she looks honestly confused.]

But I already ate breakfast! It's the most important meal of the day!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

You would be a mere bowl of cereal on your own against these monsters. Please allow me to be your fruit!

[youngnobelman]

I do hope you're not planning on going alone.

[Touma decides he's not even going to ask what the goggles are for. For his own part, he's lost the lab coat and is wearing boots instead of his usual dress shoes, and he's carrying a messenger bag of medical supplies, but apart from that, he looks pretty much the same as usual, right down to the junction device and digivice clipped to his belt loop.]

[laughafterme]

[These goggles are for protecting her eyes. Cupcake cannon and all.

She pauses in her stride and looks over her shoulder at Touma.]

Oh, hey Touma! I...forgot that I should wait for someone. [She turns around and marches back over to him.] Are you going out there now?

[youngnobelman]

[A shame he's from the one Digimon canon without an irrationally goggled kid...]

I am. [And he catches up with her now, eying the cupcake cannon with some curiosity.] Would you like some company?

Team Vanguard (Sigyn, Starfire, Rapunzel + anyone else)

[fotlenke]

[ Sigyn tightens her boot straps, propping herself up against the siding of Garden as she and her team await further directions before heading to the island. She's wearing her battle armor and toting two firearms that she'd mastered in her classes, as well as her ever-constant dagger in its sacred pouch at her hip, and another dagger stashed in the slip at the back of one of her boots.

She surveys her team, smiling. ]

Ready for war, ladies?

[curiouseyes]

[Koriand'r is wearing her fighting gear which doesn't cover much, but she doesn't seem too concerned. While she hadn't officially declared a specialization yet, she has a staff with her for her weapon, as well as a dagger - like Sigyn - stashed in one of her boots. She planned on saving her starbolts for a last resort]

I'm ready!

[fotlenke]

[ Sigyn gives Starfire a confident smile. She likes the orange-skinned alien. Starfire is definitely stronger than she appears, and Sigyn admires that. ]

Will you be covering aerial scouting?

[seethelanterns]

[Rapunzel was a little nervous, clutching her bow and watching Sigyn head off to get her spare armor for Rapunzel.]

I'm sure we'll be okay, if we work together, right?

[seethelanterns]

[Rapunzel bites her lip, brushing some hair behind her ear. Sure, every now and then she had been to the training center, but this was obviously different. The monsters were a lot stronger, and Sigyn and Starfire would be counting on her to keep them up and fighting with her healing. Since she doubted her frying pan would be too effective in combat against these monsters, she elected to bring a bow and some arrows, a quiver at her back to hold them. She doesn't have any special outfit for fighting, but now she was wondering if perhaps she should try come up with something after this, seeing the other two in their gear. It's maybe obvious she is much newer to fighting than either of the others, nervous, but still determined to do what she could to help.]

Ready when you two are. Well, as ready as I'll ever be, for this.

[fotlenke]

[ When Starfire brought Rapunzel into the team, Sigyn had been admittedly unsure. While Rapunzel seemed like an important asset -- a powerful healer who could keep her teammates standing -- she didn't look to have all that much combat experience, but since she is a cadet, Sigyn supposed that Rapunzel is like Starfire. Not imposing in appearance, but would later prove to be a harridan in combat.

At least ...she hopes.

She's putting blind trust in Rapunzel. ]

Do you require armor, Rapunzel?