[Coolshaymin]

 A small armored figure stepped onto the edge of a platform overlooking an acid pit... Was that acid real? She wasn't entirely sure since this was a simulation but she chose not to question it as she stepped back from the edge and looked back to the center of the ring. Then her attention turned to the small camera watching her... They watched these fights all the time. She... didn't want to think about their reactions to her armor right now. Her coming in like this hopefully hid whoever was under the suit from disgust. She didn't really have a choice and she needed to get used to conflict. She couldn't afford snapping like she did at the lab so this was her time to try and exercise restraint. Doing a deep breath she looked back at the opposing side.

Samus was in an arena that looked very much like the caves of Zebe, Brinstar. Strange organic ground with a pit of acid below and a brain like organism hanging in the back in front of ruins and a Chozo stature. She just stood there waiting for a challenger. Hopefully the small build was more treated like a stature thing for anyone unaware.

Samus Aran M.B.R.
HP: 200
Shield HP: 75
Ridley's Wrath: 0

[thetruefinalboss]

A little demon girl floated along above the platform with a tentacled monstrosity following behind her. Moving together, she positioned herself where it roughly made sense in the arena. Her tail, only differing from her partner's tentacles by where it was attached, that was waving in the wind as she floated settled, and her body put her minor weight on it. She glanced briefly at the environment around them. It felt like a suitably demonic location fit for a boss. If the yellow acid were lava, it would fit even better into Hades itself. Was this akin to this person's native environment? The question in her head led her gaze to Samus. Desco felt that it looked like some kind of bat theme, and could go either way as a dark hero in the night righting wrongs as a vigilante... or a lowly mid-boss beaten with ease.

She thought for a few moments than announced herself to her opponent, and the audience. Desco decided that she would assume Final Boss-hood for this fight. "Bwahahaahahahaha! I am she who will sink the world into blazing chaos and sunder the very fabric of reality! Today you will all witness the true and terrible might of the Final Boss, Desco!" Desco held out her hand, fingers out like it was ready to grab something, and bouncing slightly on her tail up and down. "Whether you be a Hero or Villain, no power in this world can defeat me!" She waited, as a good Final Boss, for her opponent to make the first move.

---

HP: 200/200
SH: 75/75

Phase 1 -Damage Dealt And Received *2/3-
HP Thresholds: 134|66

[Coolshaymin]

Samus was just staring at the Chozo Statue in the background in thought. Were they... always that big?  Then again she never saw one in person before so maybe. Thoughts for later as she noted the presence of her opponent when she announced herself... And they were talking about how they were the final boss and shall bring doom basically. Did she know where she was. Samus tilted her head in silence for the moment as she pondered the battle speech. She looked not much older than she was... if not younger. Oh! Was this that thing they call roleplay? Should she be playing a role?

"... So you are the final boss? In that case I can finally defeat you and stop your plans! I shall not go down that easy fiend for I am the Dark Bounty Hunter, Samus Aran!" Samus declared, just... saying what came to mind of what a hero might say. That... sounded a bit stupid but fun!... In a way. "Now let's duel! Have at thee!" she declares before jumping forward and performing a swipe with a claw like hand that she followed up by thrusting her arm cannon forward to let out an explosion. She used the lingering effects of the blast to quickly charge up her shot before firing a ring like blast of heated energy towards Desco.

SyOz5dHop_1d20+5(Power Claw, 18%)

p_1d20+5(Explosive Blast, 26%)

p_1d20-1(Heat Beam, 26%, burns)

"For the legendary hero always wins in the day!" she declares doing a pumped up motion with her arm cannon.

p_1d20-2(Appeal)

Samus Aran M.B.R.

HP: 197 Shield HP: 75 Ridley's Wrath: 0

1d20+5·1d20+5·1d20-1·1d20-2

[thetruefinalboss]

Three Phases
Burn

Dodge Roll Vs Power Claw
xtAMHPN_p_1d20 - 5 = 4 vs 9
Desco takes 18% * 2/3 = 12%


Dodge Roll Vs Explosive Blast
p_1d20 - 5 = 3 vs 22
Desco takes 26% * 2/3 = 18%

Dodge Roll Vs Heat Beam
p_1d20 - 5 = 9 vs 18
Desco takes 26% * 2/3 = 18%
Con Check vs Burn p_1d20 + 5 = 9
4 turn duration
Desco takes 4% Burn Damage


Elemental Blast Attack Roll
p_1d20 +3 = 19
If this hits, deals 22 *2/3 = 15% damage

Yogsothoth Tentacles Attack Roll
p_1d20 +3 -2 = 13
If this hits, deals 18 *2/3 = 12% damage

Tentacle Grab Grapple Roll
p_1d20 +3 -2 = 20
If this Grapple succeeds, inflicts Suffocation until Grapple is broken

Appeal Check!
p_1d20 + 0 = 9

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"Ahh!" Desco's tentacles pulled up to take the barrage of attacks, but there was little the slow little final boss could do against the rapidfire attacks. While the barrage of attacks struck her, she stuck a hand up into the air summoning a block of ice to throw at Samus to get her to back off.

Following up, two of Desco's tentacles stretched out to bite into Samus's armor, while Desco calmed down and looked back at Samus. "Geez you really are a hero.. Desco needs to work harder..." Desco coughed, clearing her throat while her tentacles tried to wrap themselves around Samus after the last attack.

She put her hands to her hips and puffed out her chest. "It'll take more than to stop Desco, Hero!"

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HP: 148/200

SH: 75/75
Phase 1 -Damage Dealt And Received *2/3-
Burned (Turn 1 of 4)
HP Thresholds: 134|66

1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20

[S.A.M.B.R. Samus Aran]

dCin9Svtp_1d20+4(Elemental Blast)
p_1d20+4(Tentacles, Ridley's Wrath 1 activated, +1 to STR Stat and +1 damage.)
p_1d20+4(Grapple)

Sam stared at the block of ice in... a bit of primal fear. Even though her armor protected her from severe cold she was still not a fan of it by any means. She was a bit too frozen with concern as it slammed into her. During her recoil the tentacles hit against her armor causing her to wince some more. "Are you really so weak to let these noodly appendages stop you with a little bit of ice? Surely you're not that weak! DESTROY HER!" a voice went down in Sam's head, causing her to grip it as she ducked out of the way of the tentacles and managed to keep them from coiling her.

"Raaaaah!" She declared, submitting a bit to her wrathful rage as she let out a burst. Her armor darkened and hardened as she activated her more powerful armor. "I'll give you everything I have then! I won't lose!" she declares before making a slashing attempt into the tentacles as she made a rush for Desco. When she got close enough she would jab her with her blaster before doing another swipe followed by an explosive kick in one swift motion.

(Super Armor Activated, +5 to damage Dealt, 5 less damage taken for 3 turns)

p_1d20+5(Power Claw Light, 14%)
p_1d20+5(Power Claw Light 2, 14%)
p_1d20+5(Power Claw Light 3, 14%)
p_1d20+5(Explosive Blow, 32%)

She would put her foot down and wince a bit as she put her hand back to her helmet. What was that just now? She was too distracted by the feeling to do a proper appeal.

p_1d20-2(Appeal failed)

Samus

HP: 170 Shield HP: 75 Ridley's Wrath: 1 Appeal: 58

1d20+4·1d20+4·1d20+4·1d20+5·1d20+5·1d20+5·1d20+5·1d20-2

[thetruefinalboss]

Three Phases

Dodge Roll vs Power Claw
fwgreDl7p_1d20 - 4 = 14 vs 16
Desco Takes 14% *2/3 = 12%

Dodge Roll vs Power Claw
p_1d20 - 4 = 12 vs 11
Samus Missed!

Dodge Roll vs Power Claw
p_1d20 - 4 = 4 vs 20
Desco Takes 14% *2/3 = 12%

Desco at 134 or less HP, Phase 2 Activated.

Dodge Roll vs Explosive Blow
p_1d20 - 4 = 5 vs 23
Desco takes 32%

Desco uses A Final Boss's Resolve!
Burn Removed (1 turn cooldown)

Yogsothoth Tentacles Light Combo Attack Roll
p_1d20+3 = 9
p_1d20+3 = 13
p_1d20+3 = 21
Deals 8% damage for each hit

Elemental Blast Attack Roll
p_1d20+3 = 20
If this hits, deals 22% damage

Yogsothoth Tentacles Medium Attack Roll
p_1d20+3 - 5 = 17
If this hits, deals 18% damage

Appeal Check!
p_1d20
Success!

---

"Hey that doesn't sound very Heroic!" Desco's tentacles went into a defensive position. One slash cut into a tentacle, but the jab failed and glanced off of her. But then another slash broke Desco's defensive stance exposing Desco proper, and the explosive kick flung Desco away from Samus and Yogsothoth.

While Desco shook herself out of the shock, Yogsothoth counter-attacked, flinging tentacles to take small bites out of Samus. Desco dusted herself off, and gripped tightly with her hands, pulling in her arms while folding in her legs as her body balanced on her tail that was now coiling. Then all her limbs shot out, and in a burst of light her burns disappeared.

She held out one hand, frowning at Samus. "Using the power of Darkness won't help you, Hero!" A magical circle appeared at her feat, but it was purple this time. Three yellow stars with light blue rings appeared around Samus and through themselves at her, disappearing in a burst of yellow after a couple seconds.

Still pushing, Yogsothoth continued its counter with two tentacles trying to take large bites at the same time. 

The crowd, somewhere else watching the fight through the camera, started to support Desco as the Hero tapped into dark forces!

---

HP: 92/200
SH: 75/75
Phase 2 -A Final Boss's Resolve Unlocked-
Burned (Cured)
HP Thresholds: 134|66

1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20

[S.A.M.B.R. Samus Aran]

Oy_j7PFyp_1d20+4(Hit 1, 8-5=3%)

p_1d20+4(Hit again, 3%)

p_1d20+4(Dodged)

p_1d20+4(Elemental Blast hit, 22-5=17 damage, Ridley's Wrath 2 activated)

p_1d20+4(Tentacles hit, 18-5=13 damage, Ridley's Wrath 3 activated)

Sam flinched a bit as the tentacles bit into her... She shouldn't be acting that way?... Yeah, it didn't sound very heroic. What was this tug at her mind? Was this the power of darkness? She moved out of the way of the tentacles assaulting her, her super armor managing to fend off most the pain.

However that wasn't the end as she failed to evade the sudden influx of stars, getting battered around some more. "Are you going to let this girl strike you like this? You're an Aran are you not?" the voice spoke to her again. She was distracted again before she was hit by more tentacles. "Then. Prove. It." The voice commanded to which she gripped her free hand.

"... Your taste in heroes are very traditional, huh?" she asked after a moment as she stood up. She then made a quick flight over to Desco and tried to grab her face and slam her against the floor, using the momentum to drag her body with swift and powerful force that would cripple anyone. "Dark heroes are all the rage nowadays! Those that are willing to embrace their inner darkness!" she declares before chucking up Desco and flying up to greet her.

p_1d20+6(Critical Killer Slam, 41 damage, 100% chance to Paralyze, can not be shielded)

p_1d20+6(Crit confirm Killer Slam for another 41% damage)

"And working with it to defeat those that use Darkness for Evil!" she declares before attempting to slam Desco back into the ground with an axel kick to the head.

p_1d20+6(Power Claw, 26 damage)

The abomination would then land before standing up with as... much towering a teenager could hold. "You really think you can keep up?" she cockily replies, her confidence seeming to grow by the round. They seem to be turning around on her anti-hero schtick as well.

p_1d20-2(Critical Appeal)

Samus SAMBR Suit

HP: 134 Shield HP: 75 Ridley's Wrath: 3 Appeal: 58

1d20+4·1d20+4·1d20+4·1d20+4·1d20+4·1d20+6·1d20+6·1d20+6·1d20-2

[thetruefinalboss]

Three Phases

Killer Slam Critical Hit!
Desco takes 82% damage.
Paralyze Duration Check 80hSqqIup_1d20+5 = 16
Desco is Paralyzed (2 turns)


Dodge Roll vs Grapple
p_1d20 -6 = 1 vs 26 Fail
Desco is grappled

Power Claw
Desco takes 26% damage

Desco Fainted

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Desco crossed her arms as Samus retorted. "Desco likes dark heroes too! But as a Final Boss, she's supposed to taunt you about it and try to poke at your ego for doing it. Then use your corruption to invite you deeper into evil and promote you to late game boss for the..." But as Desco struck back verbally, Samus grabbed her and slammed her down into the ground dragging her along until finishing with a kick to the head. Yogsothoth disappeared as Desco fell unconscious. 

---

HP: 0/200

SH: 75/75

Fainted
Paralyzed (Turn 1 of 2)1d20·1d20

[S.A.M.B.R. Samus Aran]

Samus paused as her foe fell to her attack and was unconscious. It just clicked to her what she was saying. Poke at her ego and use her corruption against her... Where was that excess pride coming from? She gripped her head once more before pulling off her helmet... Looks like she won but is this what she wanted? Can she be so easily corrupted she can't control her own pride and anger?

"... I'll need to think on it. First I should get you some rest," she relented after a moment. She would pick up Desco and move to take her to the hospital to rest. The wounds probably weren't that bad but she did not know where she lived so this was the best substitute. She was... confusing and it's not like she can read her brain when she was unconscious so she just leaves it with her victory, the crowd apparently pleased with it's dark champion scoring that critical blow against the final boss and rudely skipping their final phase. True speedrun strats.

Samus is the victor.