LABYRINTH

[animusmods]

Characters: Participants in the Labyrinth event
Setting: The Labyrinth
Format: Any; party style
Summary: Characters are told to fight to the death over eight days.
Warnings: violence/gore/horror; this is a free-for-all fight to the death after all

Labyrinth starting positions, events, ring colors, and other information.

SUBTHREADS:
Please specify your location in your header, and if the thread is open or closed.
Day One
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
Day Five
Day Six
Day Seven
Day Eight

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DAY TWO

[animusmods]

[CLOSED] Karkat and Vriska (Maybe Equius and Kanaya?)

[caliginous]

[Karkat's first day in the labryinth had been pretty uneventful. The cerulean had made a point to avoid anyone and everyone whenever he heard the sound of someone approaching. It was fairly difficult to navigate preemptively when he couldn't use his powers to find where people were around him.

But he had made headway, now equipped with plenty of food and water thanks to Romeo and Terezi. There were bandages too, but he was intent on not using them, if he could help it.

Karkat takes a moment to settle in the corner, keeping his sickles in hand, just in case. Had to find Kanaya. Had to get out of here.]

[fabricates]

[It's been a few hours since she "lost" Dave, which was pretty much her ditching him because she couldn't deal with his shit any longer without shoving one of her precious grenades down his throat. If John's gift was any indication, he was watching. And she couldn't risking killing Dave a second time. Even if she hadn't been in control of herself the first time, it'd be doubly bad if the Heir was watching. And with that in mind, she's been doing a damn good job of avoiding encounters so John won't see the violent side of her.

Some time ago her powers had returned to her, but she kept her wings tucked away so as to not lead a trail to herself. She's sneaking through the labryinth, keeping quiet and keeping her eyes peeled for others.]

[caliginous]

[Karkat picks up her wariness before he sees her, momentarily startling himself at the sudden return of his powers. He blinks a few times before he recognizes the presence as Vriska and frowns a little. It had been a while since he had seen her in the tower -- would she remember him? More importantly, was she a threat?

Briefly, he readusts the sickles in his hands and crouches in preparation to spring before he calls forward.]

--oi. Serket. That you?

[fabricates]

[She stiffens a little at the voice and stops her movement. It feels like it's been forever since she heard it. Honestly it feels like forever since she was here, and of course she'd come back just in time for another experiment to fuck with her. She's not sure how long she's been gone, but she feels like it's been a while. Her eyes flick around looking for him.]

Hey Vantas, can't say I was looking forward to hearing your voice again.

[Not that it isn't comforting to be in the presence of another cerulean or anything.]

[Closed] Dave Strider and David Lalonde

[knightime]

[Things were surprisingly uneventful. He's seen glimpses of people and talked too others. It seems that both Vriska and him agreed that trying to kill each other was probably dumb to do in front of John. That didn't stop Dave and her from being fairly rude and sassy towards each other though. It was...almost nice though. Just to talk to someone in this place

It was huge.

Dave hadn't seen anyone dead yet, thank fucking god. But it was also only day two. He kept hold of his sword tightly as he continued down the labyrinth aimlessly. Dave was used to being up for this long at least. It wasn't as tiring as it was in SBURB with all the time traveling mechanics.

Oh-] Hey?

laaaate

[tortileghostwriter]

[He's apparently murmuring to himself, eyes darting around somewhat fitfully. That shadow's even more active than it usually is. He wasn't hearing those footsteps anymore, he wasn't seeing those flashes...whatever it had been, whatever she had done, it was over. But she hadn't quieted down. Not at all.

When he hears that voice, so close to his own, he lashes around, Spiral Stairmitar brought up to guard. For now the blade may be nothing more than a highly unusual-looking sword, but...

Oh. He lowers it again.]

... Strider.

So they have seen fit to place you here as well?

So am I. Late party o/

[knightime]

[Dave held his sword up in case he had to block the other. Oh...he also lowers his own sword.]

Yeah, it's me. Thanks for not going all ape shit on me. [Seriously. Dying sounds like it majorly sucks, given this place and what happened during hide n' seek.]

I kind of want to complain about it. I'm not really interested in killing people for the sake of surviving or whatever. Killing is not the answer, etc.

I'm guessing you haven't ran into any bullshit yet.

i'll get the hats

[tortileghostwriter]

Yes, well, it would hardly do.

[yeah, he. is inclined to agree with that assessment.]

That makes two of us, then. How serendipitous. The labyrinth has seen nothing quite like this.

And that would depend entirely on what metric we're using to describe bullshit here.

[Closed] Gamzee and the Links!

[hystericull]

[Save for a scuffle upon entering, the labyrinth hadn't treated Gamzee so badly these first few days, considering. However, he was having trouble staying on alert. Maybe if he hadn't eaten so much sopor before being abducted, he would stand half a chance at defending himself. Luckily he wasn't dumb enough to forget how to hide or abscond.

His main objective upon learning from a similar-looking Link that his little buddy was in the experiment as well, was to search him out. Couldn't leave a younger bro fending for himself in a stony deathmaze. That wouldn't do at all.

Those purple sneakers had been dragging for a while - having walked for most of the day yesterday and today, doing nothing but running and surviving and looking. When those half-lidded eyes finally slid over a spot of bright green, Gamzee'd thought it was another hallucination. But it didn't go away as he approached like it had done many times before. He blinked, hopeful and eager, quickening his pace for the first time in days and also exacting one of the worst ideas he'd had in the same span of time. He called out.]

Motherfuck... Linkbro!

ouo

[cantstopme]

[This Link, surprisingly, hasn't moved much from his original spot - so he can actually be found munching on whatever food he has, drawing no the walls and frowning when he notices his pink crayon is getting down there some...

But when he hears someone shout, he nearly jumps out of his boots - his survival instincts telling him to draw his sword and shield - and...

Oh!!! It's his Gamzeebro!!! So the "DON'T MESS WITH ME" face and weaponry are gone again, replaced with one of his more usual smiles.]

Gamzee!! You're okay!

he's just going to keep babbling mala can jump in whenever is good for her! C:

[hystericull]

[Oh man was it good to see his bro! Especially in such good spirits, and seemingly unharmed. It had been a trying beginning to this royale, but Gamzee couldn't keep the grin of relief off of his face. If he had to see anything happen to this little dude, he didn't know what he would do.]

Fine as fuckin' moonshine, tiny brother o' mine.

[Before he could crush Link in a bony bear hug, however, he needed to get his inspect on! Plucking the boy up thoughtfully by an arm, Gamzee let his groggy eyes swim over the small frame, searching for signs of injury. The sentiment was there, but the execution left something to be desired. You usually wouldn't manhandle something you were trying to be careful with. Also he probably wouldn't have caught any injuries Link might have had just from that observation unless it happened to be something as apparent as a missing limb.

Oh well, he tried.]

Looks like you all ain't to be havin' no scratches neither, motherfucker.

[CLOSED] Disciple and Dolorosa

[bloodwriter]

[Disciple was certainly shocked about how she was dragged in here by day one and put in Ring 4 - Quadrant C. She was even more shocked when she learned she had to kill others that were stuck within here as well! She didn't want this. And she was sure others felt the same too. So here she was running out of anybody's way and towards any direction.

She soon see's a lone familiar figure coming up and she slows down some. Looking to see that the area she was in was safe, she makes a cautious walk towards them.]

Hello?

[mamadonna]

[ Dolorosa had made little headway in better understanding this experiment. Sure, she'd crossed quite a bit of distance, but she's come no closer to understanding either the purpose behind it, or how she could last in a way that did not surrender to the intended objective. And so, she simply kept on the move, trying to last as long as she could without presenting danger to anyone else. She'd need help, though. She couldn't solve this puzzle on her own.

Hearing the voice pulls her out of her thoughts and back to her guard, and so she grips her spear tighter as she seeks the source. But the sound of it is familiar, if a little lost, and so she drops the weapon from its readiness. She knows already that Signless is safe outside, but could it be...? ]

Disciple! Oh, my dear child, if only you weren't likewise caught in such circumstances.

[bloodwriter]

DOLOROSA!

[Terrified that she was actually within this maze with her, she quickly runs towards her and gives her a loving hug. Even if they already met within the tower, she still cherished every meeting with her beloved role-model and "mother". Letting go of her, she examined Rosa a bit.]

I cannot believe they put you in here as well! Are you ok? Did anybody harm you?

[closed to Ventus]

[savedbyasong]

Walking round a labyrinth not knowing who was going to try and kill you next was tiring. Shion was a lot calmer though than he had been the day before, Ventus was kind and despite being attacked a few times Shion didn't think this was as bad as it could be.

They were just finishing dinner, both of them had received meals, which they had shared with one another. Shion was tired but they couldn't rest for long, not if they didn't want to be caught. "Hopefully nothing creepy will happen tonight..." The night before had been frightening, with noises and shadows.

And it begins.

[drknss_bnd_lght]

"..Even so, we'll deal with it." Ventus hadn't actually been that bothered by the noises or shadows, to a point. the creepy factor, for him, was the fact that he knew he was blindfolded... Yet he'd also seen then the things out of the corner of his eye. He simply told himself that he wasn't that bothered.

So far, he'd avoided killing but the rules of this place... It was a hard call, and he knew that he shouldn't have spent as much time dwelling on it as he had. His life was much more important than his morals, but.. Shion hadn't done anything.

But... if he didn't kill, what's to say that the other wasn't going to kill him? betray him? A hitch of breath at that thought - then a head shake. He'd had plenty of chances to turn on him. He didn't think the other would --

He shook his head and took another bite of the food. He wouldn't kill. He wouldn't turn on someone who'd done nothing to him. Shion's life was worth just as much as his own - his morals were important. there was no way he'd give into what he knew - to life over morals...

...right?

[savedbyasong]

Shion wasn't planning to kill anyone if he could help it. Not that he would be able to, he had never killed before... Never fought... He was trying not to think about it, for now he would concentrate on trying to stay calm and being of some use to Ventus.

He ate some more food, he wasn't sure who had sent him this meal, it was anonymous. "I am sure we can..." Well he was sure Ventus could, and he would try. He was determined to at least do that much, try.

[for Riku and Sora]

[swordofzero]

After meeting with a few people in his area Suzaku had been alone, so far it wasn't too bad. Of course the fact that they had been put in here to fight to the death prayed on his mind, and he was worried about those he knew who were in here. He still hadn't found Psi.

A panel near him clattered open and he took the note, someone was approaching? He gripped the sickle looking around warily.

[derping]

So far, so good. At least, considering what was going on.

Sora felt pretty lucky, up to this point. He had Riku with him, for one. Nothing too bad had happened yet. And he had a lot of friends helping him...though, the more he thought about that, the more he worried about what they were having to trade to help them out. It's not like they had any munny, so what could they...

That's when Sora noticed someone ahead. Someone he didn't recognize. And even though he wasn't planning on following the rules and killing people for no reason - he still couldn't believe that someone expected them to do that - Sora couldn't help but feel a little on guard. Because...what if someone else really did try to attack him, or Riku? Still, it was a little too late to run, or hide, from whoever this was. They probably already knew he was there.

"Hey." he asked, trying harder to see the person, and taking another step closer, but still keeping some distance. "Who's there?"

[swordofzero]

Suzaku turned towards the voice, it was familiar and didn't sound threatening. "Sora?" Suzaku stepped forward, keeping the sickle down at his side, not wanting to look threatening but prepared in case this was some kind of trick.

It wasn't Sora, or it was, but different. Not his roommate, the differences were subtle but they were there. He glanced at the second figure, Riku. "I wont hurt you."

[CLOSED] Yu and OU!Minato

[pitiedthefool]

[The first day, for him, had gone by without much to worry about as he spent it wandering and attempting to get used to the axe he'd been given. However, when the second day approaches, he couldn't help but keep his eyes peeled as he tried to remain calm. He had no way of knowing whether it was someone actually following him or a trick of the mind since his powers were sealed.

Yet he kept moving. Standing around would only mean that he would be a sitting duck if someone who didn't believe the same way he did came along.

Things were far too quiet...]

[CLOSED] Yu and OU!Minato

[evokingfool]

[There's some close calls, but Minato was still on the move. Quiet, but moving. He haven't gotten a chance to rest yet, as other people may attack him while his guard was down.

With his hand holding his sword, he walks and looks around. Was that someone following him, or a trick of the mind? What was that at the corner of his eyes?

And...around a corner, he saw someone and instinctively hold his sword up in front of him, protectively.]

[pitiedthefool]

[His footsteps stop, trying to listen for some sign of movement rather than the tricks this place was pulling on their minds. Sure enough, one set of footsteps ended not even seconds after his own. The others, however...

He held up his axe the moment he saw the shadow of someone else approaching from around the corner defensively, but blinks at the sword pointed at him.]

...Minato?

[Izanagi, why won't you answer?]

For Richtonfeld: Fight. (before he meets with Sora and Riku)

[swordofzero]

Suzaku had managed to catch an hour of two or sleep, he had been constantly wary, moving every time he heard a noise. Noises from other prisoners hadn't been the only thing, strange noises, flickering shadows. All had kept him awake.

He was on the move again after eating his nutrition bar, a noise made him pause and round the next corner very carefully.