FINAL CONFRONTATION.

[foundationmods]

The Winchester House looms before you, the barrier that kept everything in - the time stop that Dog placed over the area - now thin as a single pane of transparent glass, Solomon still clearly outside the house frozen in the same position he was on the tapes.

The minutes tick by - and the barrier slowly gets thinner and thinner, close to falling.

You have seen everything - the events of the past. You have also come up with your own ideas of what to do from here - how to save your fellow 6350's lost to the curse, and defeat the Curse itself.

There is no one left alive in the house.

But, at the end of all of this...

There will be a wrong righted.

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[finalring]

[ now, rest.

as the effects of the time freeze ebb away and the flow of time begins to seep through the cracks of the barrier, solomon begins to come to consciousness slowly, like someone that had awoken from a long sleep. it all comes back to him. the house. the curse. the final confrontation. the barrier that should have killed him and yet did not by the grace of the one that had chosen him three thousand years ago.

he turns around to his sides. the house to the front. the san jose scenery to the left and behind him.

and to his right--

people?! ]

No!

[ you may not actually hear what he says, but the panic in his face as he stretches out his hand should be obvious enough to know what he's trying to express. he tries to take a step forward, almost as if to strengthen the barrier-- why was it so thin?! it had only been twenty years!

but when he does step forward, his knee gives way and he falls forward. it is then when he realizes the exhaustion that courses through every muscle and bone and he tastes blood in the back of his throat--

oh. so that's what it is...i've reached my limit.

and with that, the barrier breaks. ]

[improbablenotimpossible]

[He could feel it, the magic breaking at that moment as he materializes, having been conserving his energy up until now for the assault]

We are here to finish what was started, Solomon. You have much to answer for, but that will come later.

[His business suit shifts, back to his Inverness coat and cane]

I suggest you will answer what questions we have to better save those left behind.

[respring]

[ Sakura offers her hand. First thing's first. Get on your feet, dude. ]

[sageking]

[ Even though it's only been a certain amount of time since he's regained his memories, it felt as if it had been long enough since last time he'd seen the man. Though now his appearance had changed in so many ways—but though he's captivating on one knee, it's not for the reasons you'd think.

Mostly.

Gilgamesh strode forward, coming closer to the half-fallen man. ]

So we meet again, 'sovereign'.

[ His tone had a dark edge to it. Solomon was lucky time was short, otherwise he'd have made this encounter less than pleasant than it already was. ]

I suggest you get to your feet while you still can. Bear in mind we've much to discuss afterwards, but rest should be the last thing on your mind right now, no matter your difficult struggle.

[duskhound]

[Well then, first thing's first, let's secure the VIP. Guarding him comes first.]

Mr. Tages? We're here as reinforcements. We have an understanding of the situation already, so for the time being... How is your condition?

[ghostricked]

Shhh... it's okay.

[He might not recognize the voice- since it's not a machine talking for him, and the body might be older, but that is certainly Sissel rubbing against his side while the others get onto him]

[oceanicbutterfly]

[Cure Aqua (she didn't want the ghosts seeing her transform, better to make them figure everything out as they go) decides to keep it short and simple.]

You'll live, right?

[dereban]

[well, everyone's said mostly what she wants to, but--]

I'm sure we can take over from here, so we'll be fine.

Proper yelling will come at you later - after we manage to kick ass and take names and then some.

[houndumb]

[Squints at this dude just dramatically flopped in the yard.

Squints at whatever he watched on and off over a week ago.............





Squints.]

Who the hell're you again. One of them??

[reanimania]

[ Saphir is hanging back since he's not getting involved in the assault portion of this mission if he doesn't have to, but he's watching from a bit of a distance.

That's... actually Romani? ]

White Maging it

[whirlingmace]

[ She will approach and give a big smile. ] Hi hi! Hold still for a moment, okay Romie?

[ She will gather up a red light in her hands. ]

Full Cure!

[ He will feel both his health and his mana getting restored. ]

[killtheanimals]

[The rest of you can handle Solomon, he studied a few of the tapes after the fact but only to familiarize himself with the targets. Once everyone's in position, he's doing a quick chant to create a new barrier around the house - large enough to give them space to fight it out without catching anyone who ought not be in there.]

[finalguard]

These really never stop being in demand....

[ That's a pretty big one too! It's cool! ]

Thanks, Mitsuru.

[houndumb]

Hey! Hey, pipsqueak!!

[Good thing the barrier is already up or Nora would have totally broken your spellcasting concentration here. F.]

This ain't a separate space, right? Too bad, 'cause otherwise this stupid house would be GOIN' DOWN.

[Don't destroy the house, Nora.]

Ammo time!

[le_mat]

[Ren is here, in a brand new black and gold suit from Gebura and a suitcase???]

Alright, anyone who uses firearms line up!

[He puts the suitcase on the ground and pops it open- inside are clips of ammunition for their Foundation issued handguns. Anyone that takes the actual bullets out to examine will find they look pretty legit except that the tips of the bullets gleam with iridesent color. A lot of them yellow-white, but some red, blue, green, teal and pink. Anyone with magical senses will be able to tell they are in fact some form of magic?]

These are elemental shots- I made as many Bless ones as I could but I had to shore up the numbers with other elements to make up the difference. Fire, Ice, Wind, Nuke and Psi. No Curse, obviously but they should still be able to hurt the ghosts in theory. I avoided Lightning too since Ky might counter that.

[dereban]

[she does use guns and she is going to turn off her nullification for a quick moment to yoink those so she doesn't like, accidentally mess with the elemental stuff]

Thanks for these, by the way.

[finalguard]

I've already got a holy water gun, so I'll pass on Bless for those who need it more. Can I have some fire though?

[ Better safe than sorry against spiders. ]

the universe's #1 firefighting idiot

[reanimania]

[ So contrary to the dramatic action scene we might have been expecting, Saphir is driving this fire truck pretty slowly and cautiously, actually, because it's weird driving something this big and he doesn't want any points on his license if he fucks up.

BUT HE ARRIVES WITHOUT INCIDENT, so it's fine. Here's your truck, and here are your UNDINE X3 ACCUBLASTERS high-precision water guns. ]

[oceanicbutterfly]

[Staring at the firetruck.]

This was my idea, and I still can't believe we're doing it.

[failsaw]

[There's tearful reunions and what-the-fuck ever happening with whats-his-name the O5, but Giriko's got other things to do. Enough little clay golems for all the souls, and the three extra new bodies, ready and waiting for the right people to inhabit them. Inside the barrier but not too close to the house.

Time for Important Giriko Announcements]

There's no fucking way I'm going in there, but once you purify those fuckers get them out here and I'll handle it!

Additional Final Commentary

[sageking]

We've gone over preparations before, but now that we're here, those who had volunteered for which position will need to make sure that they stay in their place. I also don't need any fools complicating anything by the virtue of making themselves useless. Do I make myself clear?

We've gathered here for a couple of reasons, but besides the rescue of those here, our main goal is clear:

To wipe this threat clean off the map.

Most of you have seen the danger, and have armed yourselves accordingly, so I'll expect you all to act like it.

[ Well then. ]

If there's anything else you feel worth commenting on, feel free.

[killtheanimals]

I have the ability to summon a seawyrm as well as a wind spirit - please do not mistake them as enemies in the chaos.

TIME RESUMES

[foundationmods]

[There is a slight delay, but once Solomon's barrier falls, it's like the house is stirring after a long slumber. Though they cannot see from outside, those who are sensitive to such things will feel the malevolence begin to pick up again.

The curse knows you're here, and it's ready to act.

Thankfully Mitsuru's barrier will keep the curse contained to this area, but he can only hold it for so long, and he's going to be in danger once the curse figures out he's the one making the barrier. Act fast, but be cautious. There's no telling what dangers the house holds.]

[sageking]

[ Well, they've spoken enough about what they're to do, and fearless as he's ever been, Gilgamesh will be the first one to step forward—casual clothes shifting to something more appropriately golden.

A stark contrast to the dark atmosphere of this place.

He won't lie and say that he's excited to be here again, because he wasn't. But, everyone should, of course follow suit.

How're things looking inside here? Same layout? Anything that'll try to jump out and attack them as soon he and anyone stepped in? ]

Elementary My Dear

[improbablenotimpossible]

[After speaking with Solomon, Sherlock Holmes stood in the middle of the group]

Very well, I am going to use my Noble Phantasm. This will besides granting myself the knowledge of a solution will enhance your perception, which will make it easier for everyone effected to strike at the ghost's weak points and bypass the Miasma's defenses.

[He closes his eyes, before opening them, his eyes glowing bright green as the world seem to darken, a spotlight shining towards the manor. Everyone in range who wants it will notice a slight shift in their vision, details seeming to stand out more. The world clears, and Holmes stand, his eyes still glowing]

[le_mat]

Whoa... it's like my Third Eye almost.

Very cool.

[white_camellia]

[Things took a few turns along the way, but things had worked as she initially planned. Now that the curse's hold had weakened a bit... It was time.]

This is... our victory.

[Nanaka still had all her old powers, including her soul gem. And with a seemingly endless supply of despair available, forcing herself to trigger a Doppel was simply a matter of effort. Once that began, she simply needed to connect to Eve and...

Using Nanaka as a connection, Eve began pulling the despair and curses out of her. But she was not the only one affected; Everyone remaining was still connected by a hivemind after all, and so Nanaka forced the connection of Eve to go through everyone including her, until eventually, the purification eventually knocks her out, and the connection breaks once more.]

[foundationmods]

[When Nanaka pulls off her miracle - at first, there's seemingly no reaction. But as more and more of the Curse is pulled into the connection, a low moan can be heard - and it only grows ever louder with each Soul wrested from it's grasp.

More, more, more - Until, finally, it screams, loud and echoing, the Voice small and childlike.]

NO!!

[All at once, the Curse loosens it's grip on all the remaining souls, save for...well. There's a deep silence in the house, the Miasma no longer anywhere in the vacinity of the house.

Yet, it is still there. Waiting....and it's easy to tell one single, shining fact about it.

It is angry.]

FINAL BATTLE AGAINST A CURSE 1/??????

[foundationmods]

[There's a silence as things seem to settle - as the dead are whisked away to their new bodies, holy water still staining the ground and walls and floors of the house.

It almost seems like a respite, before, suddenly -]

....This wasn't how it was supposed to go.

[It's soft, sulky - but echoing, somehow reaching to every person there inside or out.]

I lost all of my friends, my friends who said they'd help me....and now, you want to get rid of me! You want to kill me, just like how you killed mom!

I won't let you. I won't let you! I won't let you I WON'T LET YOU I WON'T LET YOOOOOOOOOU!!

Me and my last two friends.....we'll force you all to become a part of us again!! ALL OF YOU!!!

[Two things happen.

The Miasma that had seemed to leave the house suddenly errupts from everywhere in the house, thick and choking. At the same time, intense heat suddenly rushes along with it, and staying in the house could flash fry your lungs.

Once everyone is out, billows of blackish purple fog suddenly errupt from the doorways and windows, gathering together in a sudden many-legged cloud hovering in the air above the group.

And, below....still tinged and dyed in the Miasma's colors, almost completely covered, are-]

2/???

[soupervillain]

[ - a couple of familiar faces. ] Hey, what do you know? That superheated air trick came in handy after all. [ Giovanni glowers around at the assorted living and purified. ] You guys sure had fun, huh? Stealing our friends, wrecking our house, not even appreciating our soup... Well, if you hate us so much, then you can all just - [ A rush of dangerously hot, soupy air rolls outwards from Giovanni's body. ] GET OUT!!!

cheerleading the final battle i guess????

[failsaw]

[The ghosts are out, and collected. And there's a chainsaw watching them, to make sure nothing happens.

She's not going to get too involved in any commentary, she's busy making sure no one double dies.]

[tsunderine]

[can a golem frown? well, she's groaning a little bit enough to show that there's a deep concern and worry here although she isn't really going to commentate much on her end either]