[Maverick Hunter Zero]

Deep within the black market of the life sphere, or at the very least near the heart of this wretched hive of scum and villainy, two people stood waiting for the mission takers to arrive, well... One man in a silver cloak and one boo; who was named Bootimer the Bootcher.

"You're certain it was a dragon, Bootimer?" the man said in a calm voice.
"quite positive, or my name isn't Frank poncherello... And it's not." Bootimer replied, getting quite emberassed as to why something such as a DRAGON of all creatures would take a shipment of Dodongo Tail Steaks that were supposed to be delivered to someone going by the name of Bloodedge.

The two would paitently wait for the people who signed up for this mission to arrive whilst conversing in hushed voices considering the fact that the monster in question was probably patrolling its territory.

Meanwhile, the Rathalos was indeed patrolling its territory, hoping it's meal would not be stolen away from it.

Ready, Steady, GO!
tags: Mari, Coolshaymin, PolarStarQuote

{{as per usual, posting on my smartphone, so don't expect me to put up the link unless I have access to a computer. Also, this opening is friendly as I can make it, especially since I used a l'ark~en~ciel reference which is the second opening to the original Full metal alchemist anime.}}

[Coolshaymin]

"No need to worry, I am here to handle this mean dragon. I will teach this thug not to steal other people's food... Though I do have to wonder why a simple monster did this and how... Seems oddly specific to me. Oh well, that food will be taken back anyway~," Neptune declared as she walked over to the two. Her fashion seemed rather odd but she seemed pretty confident regardless. As soon as she came in a man seemed to materialize out of nowhere as he took off his stone looking mask. "I am here to assist as well. Why did Sword send me anyway? I am not exactly a fighter..."

"Did he seriously just pop in out of nowhere like that?! It wasn't even some fancy effect! He was not there a second ago and poof. There he is!" Neptune exclaimed in surprise as the tall yet skinny man made his presence known. He merely began to scope the situation as the small girl was confused.

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    Adam wasn't the first to suspect himself to search for such a thing like a shipment of meat. If it meant he would learn the place a bit better, and possibly make a name for himself, he'd do it. He watched from above the buildings near this area, surveying for a possible sight of the beast. When he was certain he couldn't see it, the man simply swan dived from above, activating his Icarus landing System, static covering his hands and feet in large spherical formations as he fell. The charged energy dissipated as he fell to the ground, landing on a knee as the aug stood.

    Knowing stories of this district of the Life Sphere, he kept his rifle close on hand, but hidden away at the same time. Walking right inside, and letting those mounted sunglasses click over his eyes, muttering "HUD on." as he moved in. His eyes found themselves upon Neptune and the man and Bootimer. His contacts, wonderful. He moved in carefully, and spoke very succinctly, as if words were a commodity he had to ration out.

"I wrote the note you two received. Tell me where it is and what those shipments of tails look like."

[PolarStarQuote]

"NeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeppppppppppppppppppppppppppPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"



That was the only warning the group would get, as suddenly from the sky, Plutia was dropped, in some strange attempt to land onto the one thing she recognized, Being her own CPU Descendant, Neptune! Plutia crash landed from the sky, even higher than Adam would have landed, falling ono Neptune Arms-first, wrapping her in a hug. Wether or not she fell over was more a dependant on the shaymin gods of the sky.


"Heeeeeyyy Neppy!" Plutia said, unhampered by the giant drop she had just received, seeing as she let Neptune break her fall. "I heard you were having fun, so i wanted to have fun too~!" Plutia said. Ah, so she joined the mission for Neptune's sake. Understandable.


Plutia let go, looking at the other three weirdo's who were here. Some guy carrying a giant backpack full of masks?

"Wehh....Neppy, that guys weeeiirdd...." Plutia said, whining a little sadly as she then looked at Adam. "And that guys suuuper masculine! Neppy, Were the only girls!! Ahhh!!" Plutia said, spacing out and flailing her arms, as well as a Neptune Plushie she happened to have.

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Plutia

HP: 0%

Sadie Meter: 000%

[Maverick Hunter Zero]

"you just happened to be the best bet in the group you work with, as you are quite perceptive in your own right. Glad I had that beaurocratic robot make contact first as I'd never be able to look a Kirby lookalike in the eyes with a straight face." the cloaked man said, walking over to poker face and handing him what looked like a platinum variation of the standard trophy stand, promptly revealing his right hand which was giving off an aura that made it clear that it was an azure grimoire of sorts; and a dead givaway as to who might be under the cloak.

"I am tasking you with the capture of the monster in question ~which is a Rathalos~ with the Sigma-Mart brand Super Trophy Stand. Keep in mind that you might also be keeping yourself in a good light by doing this. And as for the rest of you, listen well... Be wary of that Rathalos as it can not only burn you to a crisp with it's breath, it's also poisonous via its teeth and claws. As for the Dodongo Tail Steaks; those are steaks made from the tails of actual dodongos from Hyrule, cooked just right they can easily melt in the mouth. And as for who I happen to be, allow me to introduce myself." the man said to the rest of the people who had arrived, and he removed the cloak to reveal himself in full: white hair that was unkempt, heavy jacket the color of one's blood, a black hakama and boots, and odd eye color with one green eye and one red eye, the aforementioned azure grimoire that was his right arm, and in pride of place, strapped to the back was the Blood-Scythe in its sword form. "I am Bloodedge, the one you will be doing this mission for. I hope that we can get along nicely for the time being." the man calling himself Bloodedge said as he looked at the four people before him.

[Coolshaymin]

"Wow... He completely ignored me..." Neptune thought to herself as some... rather masculine guy jumped down. Wait a second... One, two, three, four... Why are there so many boys here?! Was she the only girl on this mission?! That was a darastic change of pace she was not sure she was ready for... Wait, what was that? That sounded like... "Plutie? Woah!" She looked up just in time for impact as the other girl hugged her to the ground as the Shaymin God of the Skies commanded.

"Ooooow... Now I know how Noire feels when that happens..." Neptune commented as she was dazed for a moment. The Happy Mask Salesman just keeping his seemingly everlasting smile at the oddity of what just happened.... He does not get paid enough for this... "Hi Plutie. Glad you could join in..." Neptune replied, still a little stunned from impact.

"Yeah, they kind of are creepy now that you mention it. Not sure what they are thinking with all these male characters this time around," Nep Nep replied as she laid beneath Plutia. She was of course more than strong enough to get the sleepy girl off but that was rude. Besides, it sounded like it was exposition time from their not so mysterious employer considering his name was already given.

"I guess I will take that as a compliment given my group's members... Anyway, I am here so I guess I may as well. It's not like he will react well if I came back empty handed. He can be a bit more eccentric than me at times," The happiest mask salesman replies as he takes the Trophy Stand and promptly stuffs it into his bag full of masks. It's a miracle it even fit into that thing really.

"We kind of already knew your name but I think we get the gist. Do not get mauled and beat the enemy. Typical quest, I think we got this," Neptune replied as she tilted her head back to look at the guy... Still not able to move much without disturbing Plutia.

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    Great, these kids and an old man were his company? Perfect, he began to think to himself, looks like I'm going to do this mission on my own. "Hmm." Adam crossed his arms, waiting patiently for this 'Bloodedge' guy, who admittedly needed a better callsign than that. to finish talking. It felt like days, actually, to the poor aug, as he listened to all the complaints and chatter among the team. At that last mention of getting along caused Adam to speak up but once. "Getting along and getting things done don't go hand and hand. I don't need friends, I need squad members." his harsh words left those thin lips like a stream of lasers. Deadly, harsh, feeling hurting lasers.

    To be quite frank, Adam held little hope for this mission. He was fairly confident he could keep the girls alive, due to being a man with what seemed to be a soul, but the old man had lived his course, and some dragon beast wouldn't be easy to fell without external help. These kids better have some good level of magic up their sleeves. He pulled his FR-27 Flechette Rifle out, bending the two joints out to reveal the magazine compartment, took the old mag out, and loaded a new magazine into it. Once he did, he closed the weapon, and pulled the bolt back, ready to work. "When we're done with chatting, we have a beast to take down, and steaks to retrieve."

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ADAM
HP: 0%
NO CURRENT PRAXIS SPECIALIZATION
RIFLE: 20/20
REFLEXIVE COUNTER SYSTEM READY
ALL SYSTEMS NOMINAL

[PolarStarQuote]

Plutia was rather comfy being ontop of Neppy like this. She was like a fresh new matress. A 4th wall breaking, pink haired, Memey Matress. "Meeeeme maatressss.." Plutia said, lost in her train of thought relating to Neptunia being a meme-filled matress. She was a bit slow to what was going on, but she heard the word "Dragon" and "Steak" get thrown around alot, so she assumed this meant we were getting Food Served by a Maid Dragon. As you do. Plutia's been watching Yuri anime's too much.


Plutia looked at Adam after he made his "I need squad mates, not friends" comment, making Plutia look a bit sad. "Awww, You dont have friends, huh?? Ill be your friend mister scruffy!" Plutia said, smiling as she still failed to move off of ontop of the Meme Matress Neptunia. She more or less didnt mind Ragna. He looked like a normal guy, what with the bright red, belts and buckles, strange weapon and ridiculous hair. Just a normal anime dude in the normal anime world!




Finally having her fill of using Neptune as a cushion, she got up, her Slippers making a squeak as she raised her arm upward, ready for action! "Yaaaay, Lets go eat dragon steaak~!"

[Maverick Hunter Zero]

"I think that will be suitable enough, also as an afterthought, do not mind the kremlings as they are trying to subdue the Beast as well. You might find something of value if your lucky enough to help them in the process, but as for me, I'm afraid I can't come with... Someone's gotta be your mission control." Bloodedge said with a hearty laugh; and stepped aside so the four can get in there to hunt the Rathalos down.

Meanwhile, the very draconic beast was zeroing in on the location of its meat stash, for it saw some kremlings charge into the area with intent to get at the meat and get out of there, the sudden terrifying roar was the only thing the group would hear as the battle between the Rathalos and the kremlings began.

(the kremlings serve as nothing more than both cannon fodder mooks and temporary allies in this mission, helping them in keeping the Rathalos in the battlefield will yield bonus points to meeting the sub-objective requirements.)