The End

[foundationmods]

After a long trial and a tearful rebirth, it was time to move on to the next journey. But where would they all go? And how would they be able to say 'goodbye' after seven weeks of bonding?

Those answers would not come easily. However, the Pieces did not need to make those decisions alone...🗈

Rest is needed, but it isn't quite time for that yet. No, there are places to go and people to see.

Given that most of the Pieces did want to return to the Foundation, the Witch of Dimensions opted to stop there first and drop them all off. The stragglers can be handled later, when he has rested and regained more of his energy.

But where did he decide to put them? After all, the Foundation knows they have gone missing. To return them right to where he took them from would only put them in danger. So instead, he opts to take them to the people best qualified to offer help with multi-dimensional dealings.

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[foundationmods]

[That. That sure is an overwhelming number of people trying to attack him all at once. It's not anything he can't handle, as the peopple who actually could give him trouble aren't doing so currently, but it's still annoying. So he pulls out his ugly baby-sword and says a phrase:]

"Shikai: Ashisogi Jizō, Kyōdo Yon."

[And the baby head starts to scream a scream that paralyzes anyone who hears it, outside of those safely inside Mitsuru's bubble.

Buuuut then he gets caught by Shadow's time stop, and now they're in a feedback loop. Mayuri can't stop the screaming baby since he's frozen, but Shadow is frozen because of the screaming baby and can't stop the chaos control. Hm. This is a problem. And it's going to take Mayuri a bit of time to get out of it.

But it does mean that Mayuri gets hit with all of those attacks that got sent his way before he got frozen. So that helps. But there's still endless AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA to deal with at the moment.

Characters who are better at resisting mental effects will be able to slowly regain control of themselves and will get a chance to do an action before Mayuri escapes the feedback loop of stuns.]

[incrediblystressedout]

[Ow ow ow ow yeah normal human here ow ow ow at least she's not surprised this ended in pain again ow.]

[le_mat]

[Unshaken Will: Immunity against all Mental ailments.

...if he can still access it he will totes Sinful Shell the clown. But if that's Plot Only, time for Cosmic Flare- esp. since it does bonus damage to those under freeze/shock]

[kiddatheart]

[ yeah i'm shit at mental effects so he's out for a turn UNLESS SOMEONE HARISEN RECOVERS HIM ]

[improbablenotimpossible]

[Sherlock winces, but that thing - he had to do something, his eyes scanning, his Natural Insight showing a means of silencing the Benkai.

He points dramatically, as his lenses rotates and whirls, before shooting a beam of concentrated light at the hideous thing into it's mouth to silence it, if it works, the paralyzing power would temporarily be nullified]

It won't hold for long! Now is the time!

[respring]

[ SLOWLY....OPENING THE NUMBER VOID....

She sweats under the pressure of trying to do it so goddamn slowly, and then there's the status effect.

Whenever Sherlock brushes by her, she whispers: ]

...I might be able to get him. Watch out for the void.

[improbablenotimpossible]

[He nods sharply - he could sense what the void could do, some part of him is utterly fascinated by it's implications, but thankfully the rest of him is sensible and wants to avoid being eaten]

[whirlingmace]

[ Will casting Esunaga help at all? ]

[chaoscontrol]

[RESISTING MENTAL EFFECTS YOU SAY.

Well, this hedgehog did resist the utter mind control of his alien biodad, so...

He grits his teeth against the paralysis, the golden glow growing brighter -- indeed, Shadow's body seems to be glowing from the inside. He struggles against the scream -- a bit of blood drips from his nose. But then, his aura flares, and Shadow breaks the paralysis, but does not end the Chaos Control.

Instead, the aura around him splits off into countless bolt-shaped projectiles, showering Mayuri in Chaos Lances]

[rikuchi]

[ Riku is pretty good with mental effects due to experience with Zexion's illusions and you know, dealing with a certain someone stuck in his body that played mindgames with him long ago and such. So he's gaining control of himself, what helps is Sherlock's sudden intervention but...what the easiest move to do is fire off a few Blizzagas in between attacking with his Keyblade because, yeah.

He'll make sure to keep his distance as soon as it looks like Watanuki is going to be nabbed.

He's also starting to think that maybe lingering with the Foundation is seeming like it's going to be rather difficult but we'll cross the bridge of course. ]

[keydomhearts]

[ Thank Sherlock! Activating form change! Ultimate form.

You know, with the baeblades?

Yeah. He's going to unleash what is basically a bunch of blades all at the clown! ]

[anonnomnomnom]

[Yeah, okay, he's got pretty fuckin' strong will and is already moving at a decent clip just off momentum and sheer fury when Sherlock does his thing -- Anon is out front in an instant and making a beeline for the captured Witch to grab him.

Whatever the outcome is, he's also going to take the time to aim an attack at Mayuri's back while he's still frozen. It's a spinning kick while he tries to make off with their troublemaking rare ramen. If the outcome is that he can't move him, then he's going to go on an all-out attack to take advantage of the stun. He may be fighting barehanded, but each of his hits lands like a truck. Good luck, clownfucker.

And he is fast, so it's debatable whether most of the people in the room will see him move except to attack.]

[youkaiwatch]

[ Aaaaand there's a flock of birds right behind him for additional force. ]

[sotoshini]

[ Keeping pace with Anon once he gets over the second of the ringing in his ears, ty protag/villain will. ]

[oceanicbutterfly]

[Pft. You call this a mental effect? There wasn't even any despair! That shit won't keep Cure Aqua down. "Didn't it paralyze her a minute ago?" Shut up.

So, the special attacks are flashy, but you know what Precures are really known for doing to their enemies? Beating them up. Maybe a swift kick to the back of his head is what they need here.]

[excavated]

[ Thankfully, Tsubasa is good at dealing with regaining control of his mental self, but he knows that attack is dangerous which is why he is immediately going for a-- ] Fuuka Shourai! [ He is going to attempt to barrier anyone who is extremely affected, prioritizing them over himself. ]

[incrediblystressedout]

[Yeah, now that Joey can actually move again thanks to Sherlock, she'll do her best to interpose herself between Mayuri and Watanuki. She's not stupid enough to charge a guy with a sword effectively barehanded, but maybe there's a way to get around whatever these bindings are if she looks for a minute...or at least, she can keep being a distraction between the clown and his main target.]

Watanuki, how do we get you out of here? I don't...know what this is.

[latebluemer]

[Oh hey, you know what? Aoi was waiting for this.

There's not a great deal she can do to attack directly, because while her whip might do some damage it's her mobility and range that's really key -- since the noodle probably can't be moved yet, what she's going to do is call out her whip to try and yank the baby sword away from Mayuri, at least for the moment.

Also she's going to do her best not to hit anyone with it and maybe just yeet it out of the room.]

1/2

[foundationmods]

[Cinque's Esunaga is...actually very effective! As soon as she casts that, everyone is free to move as they will. Especially since Sherlock is shutting down the sword-powers shortly after that.]

"You-"

[Mayuri grits his teeth, and he has to actually focus to survive all of those attacks and avoid getting pulled into the void. Individually he could have handled any of you fine, but everyone's combined efforts are enough to knock him down long enough to make a difference.

With his attention diverted to keeping himself alive, he will accidentally let go of the magic holding Watanuki in place.]

2/2

[foundfate]

[And Watanuki lets out a sharp gasp as he falls down to his hands and knees. He's nearly out of power and extremely weak, but he's alive and free.

And he's pushing himself up to head for the portal. He's not going to waste this opportunity that everyone has fought to give him.]

If you're coming, then you better come now!

[But regardless of if anyone stays or goes, he won't forget what everyone has done for him. Those who fought for his sake have earned a powerful ally. Watanuki is now able to be called upon for help in future rounds.]

[...but yeah this is the last call for escaping, anyone who wants to run away from the FOundation better come now.

REMEMBER: Choosing to escape right now means your character cannot participate in round 4. Access to the in-between-round musebox will also be temporarily limited. Think carefully before choosing this option!]

[theycallhimmrpchan]

[Watanuki would find a very confused pig already inside]

[youkaiwatch]

[ Prepare to get pushed through the portal by the force of a shitton of racing birds. ]

[respring]

...I'll see you later, Kimihiro.

[ yeah no she doesn't trust the Number Space not to swallow him up, so she's not going to approach

But she smiles. Go on, now. ]

[kiddatheart]

Go, get outta here!

[ ryuji's going to help cover the escape with MEGATON RAID ]

[fullbodied]

Kimihiro...

Don't forget me, okay?

Stay in touch.