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Chapter 5 Home is where the Heart is (Ubberific) GMed by ranger


Initiative
Rikke
???
BS 1-3

Rikke uses lotus bloom! +20 speed and deals 6 damage on BS1
??? uses Devastating Blow for 23 damage vs BS2
BS1 recovers from stun
BS2 uses might swing on ???
BS3 uses might swing on Rikke
Status
Rikke 18/36
??? 37/48
BS1 25/36
BS2 8/36
BS3 31/36

Going on the offence Rikke dashed in quickly scoring another minor strike on their leader as he struggled to heft his weapon from the ground. Growling in pain Rikke didn't have a moment to gloat as the other too approached to strike her down. Suddenly from the side a flash of steel struck one of her attackers quickly followed by a flash of red and black hair. Glowing tattoo's alight with power. The handit stumbled back coughing, before striking back at the interloper striking her hard, but neither gave ground. Rikke however had to deal with her own issue as the third attacker hit home. Thankfully she kept her feet this time and was ready to fight or flee if she so chose.
 
This... wasn't... looking good! Rikke winced lightly, as soon enough the bastards descended upon her! Their leader still busy pulling his weapon out of the ground from the overzealous and potent strike, it was time for his underlings to shine! The rogue drew her blade as she was still feeling numb from the impact, unable to truly run away and lunged into combat! Right, she needed to try and stand her ground! Beginning her deadly three strike combo, the rogue would strike out against the bandit only for a blur of movement to follow her attack up?!!!

At that moment, the rogue could hardly tell who the stranger was... but just seeing aid made her heart soar with hope once again! Hope that certainly came just in time, as the other bastard did not miss his chance to try and strike at her, spurring the rogue parry or take the blow, before leaping back! "I've got this one! Take care of the other two!" she called out to her unknown ally, before likely recognising the sudden deliverer of the... not-so divine intervention!

[Lotus strike 2nd strikes on Bs2!]
 
Initiative
Rikke
???
BS 1-3

Rikke 2nd round lotus strike! 11 damage vs BS1
??? Fight threw the pain
BS1 attacks Rikke with might swing no damage
BS2 attacks ??? with might swing 2 damage delt
BS3 attacks ??? with might swing no damage

Status
Rikke 18/36 vulnerable to BS1
??? 37/48 2 damage pending
BS1 8/36
BS2 8/36
BS3 31/36

Once more Rikke lashed out against the leader scoring a solid hit! Looking to her ally all she could see was a blur of steel as the woman blocked each blow from her attackers with one slipping threw with enough force to injure but seemed to no phase the woman. Rikke's own attacker tried to hurt her with a massive blow but was easily parried away allowing her to land yet another cheeky blow on him.
 
The tides had definedly turned! Rikkes spirit soared as she'd even be able to rather effortlessly deflect the clearly frustrated leaders attack and even beam him a smile, before letting loose a far more potent upwards slash against his armor! Moments before she'd leap back and her blade gleamed briefly, as seemingly with the wind surrounding her win she'd look to finish her combination attack with a rather supernaturally infused finisher!

Though with her focus on the leader the girl didn't quite see what was happening with her unknown ally... afterall she'd be right with the 'unknown' figure!

[Lotus Finisher!
 
Her strike landed successfully and Rikke jumped back her body refreshed. As her foe fell to his knees and then slumped to the ground Rikke saw her ally quickly end one of her foes with a forceful blow with the flat of her blade. The other now alone dropped his weapon and quickly ran off. Rikke could pursue of not. Irianna however seemed to not care about the fleeing man. Instead she turned to Rikke and smiled. Emilia said you where in trouble. A moment later the desperate cry of a man echoed down the street and as Rikke looked to the unconscious man the two girls that followed Irianna around came walking up dragging the third.
 
With a sudden movement, Rikke seemingly disappeared from sight only for a brilliant silver slash to appear across the mans body moments later shining brightly! Enough to envelop the whole area in radiance... radiance that seemed to reinvigorate the rogue as she'd confidently flipped her blade and pointed it to the third bastard... who'd upon seeing the two warrior girls take down his comrades and still appear as strong as ever seemed to absolutely turn pale and bail!

"Haha~" Rikke cheered out happily "I do believe I owe you a thanks... Irie." she'd turn to the figure who she had recognised for a while now "And that probably makes us even. Not sure I could've taken these guys out." these were no doubt the higher ups! Meaning... either one of them would be their ticket to finding out more about this 'cow farm' operaion and Lord Jericho himself! "Right, lets tie em up and grab em, before---" only for for the rogues thought to be cut off by a cry as the third man, fully conscious and alright was brought to them! Well... that would potentially save them some trouble!

Rikke would sheathe her blade and walk up with a devilishly delightful smile towards him "Soo~ How about we go have a chat...' while taking the leader would provide the most potential for valuable information, no doubt he'd be the most resistant... but a cowardly high ranking subortinate was just about the perfect victim! "Tie him up and lets go before the guards come!" even if the girls were in the right, their current actions between the nudist parade, brawling in the streets and kidnapping... could end up perceived as anything BUT heroic!
 
Leaving the others for the guards Rikke and crew left for Emilia's No doubt Rikke had to explain the sudden busty invasion to the mage/demi goddess. Though as the girls moved on it seemed that the 'herd' had been wrangled by local authorities.While they had yet to be spotted Rikke did notice Irie and her girls suddenly step into a darkened ally with their prisoner. Of course Irie would be personal non grata in town but this left Rikke alone and from the sounds of the girl, quickly being pegged as the naked runners leader.
 
With Irie tieing their panicked prisoner up soon enough the duo could head onwards! By now everyone should've arrived at Emilias and indeed it was time to find out, if indeed the machinery had applied... quite the substantial 'makeover' to whateever they caught! Yet unfortunately the plan did not go according to plan at all, as suddenly as Rikke rushed onwards she'd hear a massive racket coming from uphead? "m?" the rogue blinked and would hint Irie to follow, only for when the four of them turned the corner, Rikke almost slide along her heels to try and slow down!!!

ALL of the escapee girls were surrounded by some guards and likely even given a massive sheet to cover themselves?! 'Crap!' yet just as one of the guards seemed to turn to the rogue, Irie and her faithful duo would yank the heroine out of view, as well as cover her mouth to keep her silent! "They say it was arranged, by some busy orange haired girl." "What the parade?... Hol' up, wasn't the incident at the market caused by someone like that?" the girls could overhear a minor conversation by some people overlooking the event "Sounds like we've got quite the troublemaker in town." "Aye~ But they say she scared away the NightStalker too. Noone's seen that monstrosity ever since." "Nah don't think so. Though I did hear rumors how she looks, made my britches----" the rest would be impossible to make out as the duo stepped away.

Well that was definedly an unexpected turn of events. Albeit, besides incedent exposure none of the girls did anything too out of the norm... Rikke would look to their prisoner and yank his rope closer "What's your name?" she'd ask, before quickly following up the question "Does Lord Jericho have any sway on the town guards?" perhaps the city itself could provide protection for the 'curious cases'!
 
Evan! and no we just bribe a few that get to close. Irie kept watch as Rikke questioned the bandit. All the while a few of the more crass town folk began to call out at the naked troop. Irie would look to Rikke. It seems the guards do not know what to do with their catch. Quite the crowd is gathering. Indeed the racket was growing ever louder, preventing clear hearing of what was going on. We should get moving Rikke while they are distracted with your umm..... friends.
 
Well seemed they certainly nabbed quite the captive! Rikke grinned devilishly to him even leaning forward with clearly devious intent!... A lean forward that seemed to almost effortless draw the mans eyes to the 'unzipped' or well opened up armors cleavage window! Especially with the battle having only recently concluded the piece seemed to be unzipped that extra bit more each of the girls notorious secret weapons to the mans gaze!

Still the rogue didn't really care whether she was oogled or not, as she would also focus on the girls... Only for an idea to cross her mind! "Irie you take care of Evan here." she'd utter and rush onwards, before heading towards the crowd! Well... she'd either beautiful succeed or truly embarass herself next! Rushing onwards the rogue looked to any nearby boxes or anything that would make her stand out, as she'd dexteriously leap onto it and spoke up! "What's going on here?!" the rogue declared only for heart to sink lightly as the crowd, the girls and the guards all likely turned to the loud announcement! "What do you think you're doing with the Jessicas beauties?"
 
The responce from teh guard was almost immidiate as they quickly began to turn to the rogue. From the nearby crowd a vaguely familiar looking stout man spoke up. "OIE! Thats the harlot that dirtied my silks!" With that the guard began to run towards Rikke shouting that she was under arrest. Glanceing quickly to the alleyway that Irie had hid showed no sign of the girl and her cohorts. At least that part of the plan was working. The girls on the other hand still milled about confused, but free of guards for the moment as they all seemed to close the distance much faster than Rikke had expected.
 
Rikke wouldn't move however and instead continued, even interrupting the man that seemed to recognise her and continue to stir the crowd, as well as the guards "What sort of city is this?! Me and my girls have just arrived and already accusations fly! Infact! ALL OF YOU!" she'd utter loudly and proudly, using a classic shift of blame and focus move "I expect you all to line up and prepare to pay up for oogling at my girls like this! Freeloading perverts! To think, even the city guards!" she'd jump down and step forward continueing her bluff... hopefully the sheer confidence the girl showed adding some effect and credibility to her words! "Or did any of you believe such buxom and gorgeous girls just suddenly decided to parade on the city street, just because?"
 
While her bluff seemed to stir among the crowd the guards didn't seem to hear any of it and quickly began to advance on Rikke in a fast walk. "Listen now Jessica, we have laws against public nudity. Now come quietly with us or the lot of you will be arrested for indecent exposure. Besides your wanted for disturbing the peace and property damage!"
 
"Is this how you treat victims?" Rikke snapped back at the guards "We arrive to the city, get robbed of our clothing and when we attempt to reach the caravan that YOU stopped us. We get jailed?!" the girl explained and cross her hands "It's because of you that my girls are so exposed!" this... wasn't working! Yet it proved as a incredible distraction would things go awry! Though the girls statement would no doubt cause some perplexed gazes "We needed to reach the caravan master, but when should have we made her rush?"

"We couldn't do it during the day as to save the eyes of children and the pure, nor could we move during the night with the rumours of the dark men and even some horrid beast on the prowl! Thus we rushed now, during the wee hours of the morning when noone would see... And noone would've had you and your leecherous ilk not stopped them and made a horribly perverse display of them! Shame!" well it was the best story she had! Now to see if it worked!
 
The guards stopped a look of confusion on their faces. It was true that earlier men and woman had arrived having claimed to be robbed and even kidnapped. But that was yesterday. The guard sergeant ground his teeth. He wasn't fully convinced but the rest of his men and the every growing crowd began to pressure him. "My apologies. Private please escourt the ladies to their destination and make sure they are not exposed much longer." He turned to Rikke again. "However YOU have to pay for your disruption of the market the other day.
 
Rikke looked grumpily "Fine! So long as my girls are taken care off." she'd not resist aiming to have as little guards and as little need to use any sort of cuffs or restraints on her! She'd figure a way out as she went, but getting all the girls safely to Emilia would be enough of a win for now!
 
Soon enough the guard Sergeant had Rikke by the arm with a strong grip, but not painfully so. The rest of the guards made sure the girls where escorted out and along. Rikke herself was being taken in the opposite direction to the headquarters if her limited knowledge of the streets could be trusted. The sergeant didn't say a word to her only keeping a firm grip on her arm so as she couldn't slip away easily.
 
Not seeing any cuffs and with only one of the guards acting as 'escrot' Rikke wouldn't resist albeit the harsh grip did spur a "Hey~ Calm down. I'm not going anywhere." she'd look to him with a subtly sly smile, as all the while she'd cast a gaze past the man to see the girls indeed rather neatly escorted onwards! Bingo! Now she'd just need to get rid of this guy and she'll be free to continue.... yet the oddest thing would happen as indeed the Sergeant seemed to lead the rogue away though in the wrong way?

The rogue had been bounty hunting thus she knew around where the HQ was, this was... entirely not the right way! Strange, perhaps moreso curious? Rikke raised an eyebrow and would play the fool, not pointing out the wrong direction for now "And it's not Jessica. It's Rikke." she'd correct the man as they walked onwards "Not quite sure what I'm accused of though."
 
Yeah yeah Ive heard that before. I know your type, reckless, foolish, and never thinking they will get caught." He hurried both of them along his chosen route not lessing his grip. So far he kept to the main streets in easy view of passerby's. Eventually however they stopped at an older building with a few guards posted. "Allright Jessy or Rinny or whatever your name is. Be polite to the judge and he may let you off easy. Rikke looked about. It didn't seem to be an official building. The only thing of note was the guards outside. As they got closer the two gestured to a path around the side of building. Leading her that way if Rikke stayed calm, she would find a well kept garden of flowers and shrubs. An old man sat wizened with age. His skin was dark from too many days under the sun and he was wearing a faded blue sea cap. Looking up as the duo entered the garden he handed a small toy boat to a young lad and ushered him off. "Oh? another special case Sargent Vilks. So many of them these days. What are the charges?" The Sargent listed off her charges. Indecent exposure, destruction of property, disturbing the peace, and fighting, and saving the citizens. "And breaking and entering too but the boys cannot confirm that." The old man nodded. "Your plea?" He looked right at Rikke.
 
Curiouser and curiouser! Rikke wouldn't resists as she observed the ongoing events, as indeed it seemed she was lead off to a different place entirely! "Judge?" the girl blinked as soon enough, she'd receive her answer rather evidently as she was lead into a small garden and before a clearly aged old man... So this was the so called Judge? Rikke raised an eyebrow, yet before she could speak seemed the duo would exchange words and not even presenting the rogues name began to list her 'offences'?!

"What do you mean indecent exposure?!" it would be THAT one that stood out to the rogue--- wait was 'saving the citizens' listed as a charge against her?! "W-well... first. Hey~ I'm Rikke and... I'm not sure where exactly am I?" she'd look around, yet if noone seemed keen to answer Rikke would quickly answer the inquiry "Not guilty... well sort of. But does it count if it was mostly all done in self defense?" the girl smiled sheepishly, as she was definedly not the ideal liar when it came to covering up her misdeeds!
 
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