The battle rages on in part II, as we see more interesting tactics used by our heroes, and go up against even tougher enemies in this one!

Once again, we're blazing into battle with KOKOL and the Elite 7. Things continue to be desperate for the Elite 7.. and we have another surprise cameo at the end. We continue to develop our battle scenes in this continuation of the previous Live Roleplay.

Catrina gets creative in this one, too.

(Welcome to our second AIL live RP session. This one picks up after United We Stand," the first live IM roleplay session. See that session for additional notes as well as the direct lead in to the events in this chapter. There should be some notes explaining the unique structure soon...)

<Seaside Town is under attack. It is chaos. Dozens of goblins running around that you can see.>

<There's screaming coming from the North.>

Dash: "Where in the hell are they all coming from?!"

Catrina: <her ears twitch and she sniffs> "Don't know.. but I'm guessing they're this way! Coming?"

Konall: "You know it."

<Dash simply nods.>

Konall: "Wait, what's that way?”

Catrina: "Nort, can't you hear them?"

Dash: "We need to focus on the missing Councilmen!"

Konall: "What's a Nort?"

Catrina: "North.. grrr!"

<She starts to sprint in that direction.>

<There's 10 goblin grunts in her path.>

<She surprises them.>

<Catrina moves and tries to come at one of the ones in the rear unawares.>

<Catrina sneaks up to the rear and slits one from behind.>

<Konall runs in and smashes one with a hammer.>

Catrina: "So much for hunting." <Pounces a third>

<Dash switches things up and kicks by a couple of them.>

<No one's noticed Catrina except her kill, who isn't saying anything.>

<Konall switches to sword and shield, which is what he should have out right now.>

<Knob goblins attack all three.>

<Catrina slays another one who didn't see her coming.>

<Now they're aware of her.>

<Dash coldcocks another Knob Goblin.>

<The other 5, seeing how easily the heroes are slaying them, run.>

<Konall hatchets a few in the back.>

<They live. They're just wounded.>

Dash: "This isn't so bad.. there's gotta be something more dangerous than this."

<Catrina sniffs.> "There is."

Dash: "What do ya smell, kitty?"

<The three come across two black knights carrying away 3 prisoners.>

Dash: "Ahh.. that."

<2 of the prisoners are on the back of a massive black war horse. 1 is tied to a panther.>

<The knights are one foot.>

Dash: "Grillhamo, Knight. Stand down!"

Grillhamo "I think not."

Dash: "I think so!"

Catrina: "Let me try something.. you take the tin cans." <Slips away into hiding- then gives a call of a cat in need... if you know what I mean.>

Dash: "Ahh.. alright. Konall, got a complex plan for us?"

<The cat drops its load and comes after Catrina.>

Grillhamo: "What is he?"

<Grillhamo turns to fight Dash and Konall.>

Catrina: <waits for the panther, smiling and speaking to him> "Lose the rider and we'll see, handsome." (In Cattish.)

Dash: "That's it.. It's disco time, freaks!"

(The cat was carrying a prisoner which it dumped.>

<Catrina grins as the panther approaches, looking around. "I hope you like it rough." She says, then swats him hard in the head.>

<The panther goes unconscious.>

Dash: "To arms, KOKOL!" <Dash lets out his battle cry to rally the troops.>

Konall: "Drop those two lawyers and I won't kill you."

Konall: "What am I saying? Let's fight."

<Catrina whispers to him, "Pity... You look like fun," then sets to freeing the prisoner.>

Grillhamo: "Nice shouting. Let's fight."

<Grillhamo throws his sword at Konall.>

<Konall staggers back severely damage.>

<The sword flies back into Grillhamo's hand.>

<Catrina dives at the horse, trying to slash the bindings holding down the two captives, but it gallops out of the way.>

<Konall gets mad and starts berserking.>

Grillhamo: "Where'd your pussy run off to?"

<Catrina comes back after sending him on his way safely- stopping just shy of the fight and then trying to move behind Grillhamo.>

<Grillhamo doesn't appear to notice her.>

Dash: "If I hear one more person refer to a feline as pussy, I'm going to scream." <Dash does just that, actually- using his intimidate skill!>

<Dash seems worn from the yelling and troop rallying.>

Grillhamo: "What was that. I'm not scared of you."

<The Black Knight glances at Dash quickly and then away.>

<Konall lunges at Grillhamo.>

Catrina: <pounces from behind> "You should be- and of the pussy."

<Catrina wedges both of her swords in weak parts of Grillhamo's armor for a critical hit.> (Automatic, because it's an unresisted sneak attack.)

<Konall takes advantage of the surprise and hammers Grill, dealing 30 damage.>

<Grillhamo drops his sword and pulls out a claymore.>

<Spaz picks up the sword.>

<Meanwhile, Dash prepares, then engages Black Knight with a spin into a thrust, using his Bad Beats broadsword!>

<Dash's sword slices around the Paladin's shield and does 11 damage.>

<The Paladin drops his spear and slashes at Dash with his sword.>

<Dash backtracks, attempting to flip out of the way. Will he succeed?!>

<Dash gets hit by the sword and knocked aside.>

<10 damage plus 3 shadow damage.>

<An apathetic lizard walks by but doesn't help Dash.>

<Catrina puts her footpaw to Grillhamo's ass and retrieves her swords.>

<Grillhamo attacks Konall.>

<He slams Konall and drops him to the ground unconscious.>

<Dash calls out to Spaz and Decaf for a lil help here!>

<Spaz flies to Konall, trying to pull him up.>

<Catrina tries to make another attack on GH before he can turn around.>

<Catrina barely scratches him with her attack, dealing 2 damage plus 2 spooky, as she's using Konall's swords.>

<Dash crawls over to Konall, hoping a couple Island Medical Herbs might help. He realizes it won’t, since Konall is unconscious and wounded rather badly.>

<Realizing the severity of the situation, Dash pulls out a pair of Island Healing Herbs, throwing one to Catrina.>

 
<Dash heals 4 hit points.>

<Catrina catches the herb.>

<Catrina downs the leaves, not even checking for nip and heals 4 hit points.>

<Grillhamo attacks Catrina again.>

<The Black Paladin attacks Dash.>

<Grillhamo's hurting.>

<Catrina takes 22 damage.>

<Spaz distracts the Black Knight, preventing him from seeing Dash clearly. Spaz is flying right in front of the Paladin's visor.>

<Catrina gasps with the hit, forcing herself not to whimper with it as she swings for Grillhamo again.>

<Grillhamo goes down unconscious.>

<Dash attempts an attack on the Knight from behind, utilizing a thrusting strike technique.>

<The black knight bats Spaz to the ground, snapping bones.>

Spaz: "that hurt like- Ooh, candy!"

<Spaz blacks out.>

Decaf: "Son!" <rushing over to Spaz>

<Catrina staggers with the swing but reorients on the Black Knight.>

Catrina: "Dash? You got him?”

<Decaf gives Spaz a healing drink, saving the demon's life.>

<The Black Paladin blocks the blow on his shield.>

<The Black Paladin swings a counterattack.>

<Then, he cancels that, cuts the rope holding the captives to his horse, and gets on in a flash.>

<Faster than you'd expect.>

<The horse rears up in preparation of a charge.>

<Catrina sits down and licks herself.. to heal.>

<Dash prepares a desperation flash paper counter!>

<Catrina heals 4 damage with an otter like tongue.>

<The Paladin charges, sword ready.>

<Dash shifts, preparing to attempt to dodge the attack, flash paper still in hand.>

<Correction: Catrina healed 5, not 4.>

<The Knight deals 10 damage +3 shadow damage.>

<Dash barely avoids being trampled, but the horse still catches Dash's body with a glancing blow. Dash groans as he comes to a stop, several feet away...>

<Catrina chafes- but she knows she's too beaten to take hits like the Knight was dishing out.>

<Dash blacks out.>

<The Paladin turns to Catrina.>

<Catrina growls as she sees Dash fall and leaps to attack the Knight.>

<The horse takes a solid hit to the armor, but it keeps going.>

<The Paladin slashed downward.>

<The black Paladin slashes swiftly, dealing 10 damage and 3 shadow damage to Catrina.>

<Catrina fades into darkness, seeing MTiger rushing in as the last thing before everything goes black.>

<Catrina begins to feel something as she sees the king... she guesses it's loyalty. Or random neurons firing in her brain as it tries to stay awake and fails. Actually, it's not the latter.>

<Dash wakes up in a room that's mostly white. He has a splitting headache.>

Voice: "You feeling better now?"

Dash: "Urgh... where are we? Gotta get back to the fight..."

<Dash's vision dramatically blurs for a moment.>

<Cat wakes up in the bed next to him.>

Voice "You're in the Seaside infirmary."

Catrina: "unnhh... N-need to ... the goblins." <She rolls to get up then rolls back thinking better of it.>

Konall: "How much was I drinking this time?"

Voice: "You're still in pain. Let me ease that."

<A wave of ease passes over all of three. Their pains cease.>

Voice: "The fight is over. We've repelled them for now."

Dash: ".. That beats an Asprin any day."

<Catrina's breathing becomes less entertaining...and she opens her eyes.>

Catrina: "The goddess bless you."

Voice: "Perhaps I spoke too soon."

(The dragon's magic would have prevented the Town Market from being cleared out.)

<The heroes’ energy and health are restored. Their weapons are also repaired by her magic.>

Konall: "I hate sorcery. Don't trust the stuff. But in this case, maybe it wasn't as horrible as normal."

Voice: "You're welcome. I'm the Nice Sorceress by the way."

Dash: "Yeah.. thanks.. are we okay to keep fighting?"

Nice: "Yes."

Catrina: <purrs> "Some of my best friends are saucororesses."

Dash: "Something tells me.. the Knob Goblin King has more surprises to come.."

Nice: "Oh, Mtiger scared off the Black Paladin. The Knight took off with Grillhamo."

<Catrina smirks as she picks up her burden again.>

Catrina: "I should have stayed with the panther..."

Dash: "I thought you said you'd repelled them from the town?"

Nice Sorceress: "Ahh, I attempted a mass teleport, good rogue. It would seem I ... underestimated.. the ability of their dragon, circling far overhead."

Konall: "Sounds like we got a dragon to slay... again."

(End. To be continued, however!)

Three more pieces to go before the Finale. Raw Hide, Todd & Becky, and Shamus XTreme!