TEST DRIVE MEME: JUNE + JULY EDITION

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THIS CYCLE'S PROMPTS
#1 Refuge has opened its gates to the people of Union, Caldera and Citadel, in the most hospitable way they feel possible: A party. Some have come to explore the expansive underground city, but mostly, word has spread about how Refuge's brews are on point. They don't seem to discriminate on age, either.

#2 The city of Caldera is starting a major production project and they need workers. The forges are constantly going day and night and the pay's good, but it's hot, hard work that'll leave you tired and achy to say the least.

#3 The Summer Solstice festival has begun in Citadel. The tree is in full bloom, with flowers of every color dot its branches. This week-long celebration brings together the various tribes that call Citadel its home through music, dancing and, of course, fighting. There is a tournament set to begin, boasting some of the strongest Valkyries that Citadel has ever known among the combatants.

#4 The heat has really gotten to the people of Union, and as a result many have moved south for a weekend get-away in the Archipelago and the larger Island. The sand is warm and the water is too, but doesn't the beach seem a bit crowded for a once seemingly deserted area?

#5 Wildcard! Come up with your own prompt!

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[Mami isn't sure what he's thinking. She expects some trick -- almost entirely because she thinks that no one would come to a tournament without some way to fight. This, however... was not what she expected.]

[She is much too composed to be taken aback visibly. That doesn't stop her from being taken aback. How did he make Pokemon that could do that? Is he some kind of inventor? How is... how is this even possible?]

What is...

[No, she thinks. Don't show alarm. Which is why she smiles. Always, always smile when you're scared. When you're not sure.]

How fascinating! I look forward to seeing how you do.

[She adjusts her hat, daintily. Then she holds her hand out in front of her. With a shimmer of golden light, a silvery percussion lock rifle appears in her hand, and she points it directly at the Tryon.]

[Dammit.

This was just his luck. Why hadn't he been told that his opponent was going to be a cute girl? Why couldn't things work out in his favor?

He's lucky the helmet obscures his face. Otherwise he'd very clearly display his lost nerve.

But at least the gun being pointed at him helps him focus. There's healers on hand. She'll be fine. Everything will be fine.]

N-not so fast! LIGER GLAAARRRE!

[Minato holds his arms back, exposing the Tryon's chest. Red and blue beams fire from the mechanical Pyroar's eyes, and spiral together as they rocket straight toward Mami's arm.

If he can keep her disarmed, this match is as good as won.]

[The beams strike Mami's arm with a singe. She hisses -- she does not yelp, she should never yelp -- and drops her rifle. It's dispelled, then; the Move-generated firearm simply vanishes.]

Ah! Very effective. I commend you for that. Clearly, I shall have to redouble my efforts!

[Mami sweeps her hands out in front of her in a half circle. This time, six identical rifles appear, each standing up barrel first from the ground. She picks two up in quick succession, with a rapid speed that belies her short stature. But the smile on her face?]

[That's all pride. She fires the rifle in her left hand, then the one in her right; she throws both to the side and they vanish, before moving to grab another pair of rifles.]

[Oh, you have GOT to be kidding. Now it's his turn to be surprised. He raises his arms to block the shots, then the cannons on his back deploy on the shoulders.]

No! No chance! DOUBLE CANNONADE!

[The cannons then fire one plasma shot after another. He's got them staggered so he can keep up a constant barrage.]

[She sucks in a small breath. She didn't expect that. The first shot hits her, sending her flying, but she knows to roll with it and keep moving. Her side is blackened, though, where the shot burnt her clothing. Mami ducks into a roll, before she jumps up and starts running just ahead of the rest of the cannonade. It blasts up the ground at her feet.]

[She throws out one hand; a ribbon forms in it, and she throws it, the long yellow ribbon snagging onto a beam over the arena. Mami leaps, and then she's swinging airborne suddenly. Some wind at her back helps glide her.]

[A pistol appears in her other hand with a shimmer; she aims it down at Minato and fires, a single shot hurtling down for him. She tosses the pistol aside a moment later and it vanishes.]

[Dammit. He can't keep up with that! He takes the hit and staggers back a bit.

Regaining his footing, he then dashes away. Time for one of his trump cards, and a staple of the super robot genre. He raises his arms and curls his hands into fists.]

You're fast, but you won't be able to get out of this one so easily! ARMED BOOSTER!

[The forearms launch off of Minato's arms, leaving them exposed. However, the exposure is nothing compared to the double rocket punch headed Mami's way.]

Nngh!

[What in the--]

[Mami definitely didn't expect one rocket punch, much less two. The first hits with a hard blow; Mami isn't built that tough and it sends her flying across the arena. Her ribbons vanish -- a deliberate motion on her part, so she doesn't accidentally slingshot herself. She hits the arena wall hard enough to crack it.]

[But where did the second rocket punch go?]

[It hit a bundle of ribbons, stretching from ceiling to beams, that catch it like a rubber band. They bend back and back and further back--and then snap into place, and shoot the rocket first right back at Minato.]

[A recall system in the arms engages, and begins to bring both fists back. Of course, it doesn't account for one having been turned 180 degrees...]

Oh CRAP!

[The other fist returns, and Minato tries to dash away from the one heading at him. But it follows him, thanks to the recall system. He's got no choice but to take the hit.

The shields on the forearm are broken, as is the Pyroar face. However, the move is stopped, and Minato puts it back on his hand. Breathing heavily, he takes a moment to pause.]

[Mami stumbles back from the arena wall and shakes herself out; she grunts in an unladylike fashion, before she gives him a look.]

It's very effective. [She's calm, despite aching now; her back and side hurts, where she hit the wall and got burnt.] I'll have to do better. I can't look unpolished in front of my fellow Valkyries.

[She waves her hands in front of her. Another four rifles appear -- and she begins to fire them quickly; picking up one, shooting, and dropping it before she moves onto the next. Each one she drops vanishes.]

[He doesn't have much choice; he'll have to tank the hits.]

Well, don't expect me to fold like a house of cards, either! HERE I COME!

[He dashes toward Mami, tanking some of the hits while juking others. He's trying to get into close range where those guns will be less effective.]

[She finishes firing with a few seconds to spare. She keeps the last rifle in hand; when he comes rushing in, she swings the butt of the rifle right for him! She's not entirely helpless in melee range, though it's far from her specialty.]

[She'll have to get another ribbon ready and soon, though.]

Test Drive Meme (June + July)

TEST DRIVE MEME: JUNE + JULY EDITION

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