The enormous spider descended from the treetops, its eight hairy legs gripping the branches with an eerie grace. Its eyes glowed with an otherworldly intensity as it surveyed the group of startled students. The air grew tense as the spider's presence loomed over them.
Zeko - "What the heck is that thing? It's like something out of a nightmare!"
Tiana - "And it's coming right at us! Everyone, get ready!"
The team quickly scattered, each member preparing for the unexpected encounter. The giant spider, seemingly unbothered by their attempts to escape, continued its slow descent, its predatory eyes fixed on the group. Panic set in as the reality of their situation sank in
Lea - "Ugh, I can't believe we have to deal with this. I just wanted to find some food!"
Tiana – That's no ordinary spider. It's classified as a Class-B threat. We need to be careful.
Lea – Laughs nervously Yeah, careful not to become spider food!
Zeko – Gulps Survival for two hours? Are you kidding me? That thing is enormous!
Shockwave – My X-ray vision can't even penetrate its exoskeleton. We're dealing with a serious threat here.
As the team continued to assess the situation, the massive spider advanced, its movements. The forest around them seemed to close in, and the air grew tense with the anticipation of danger.
Glitch – Okay, team, we need a plan. Any ideas?
Tiana – We can't outrun it, and I doubt we can overpower it with our sorcery. We need to find shelter, somewhere it can't reach.
Lea– There's a cluster of rocks over there. We might be able to climb and avoid its attacks.
Zeko – I'll go first! I'm not staying down here with that thing!
The team quickly moved towards the rocky outcrop, keeping a wary eye on the approaching Ultra spider. As they scrambled up the rocks, the massive spider attempted to follow, but its size and weight made climbing difficult.
Shockwave – This is insane. How are we supposed to survive this?
Glitch – Examines surroundings Look, there's a cave entrance on the other side of these rocks. Maybe we can hide in there until the mission time is up.
Tiana – It's worth a shot. Let's go.
The team navigated the rocky terrain, narrowly avoiding the spider's attempts to reach them. Once inside the cave, they caught their breath, momentarily safe from the colossal threat outside.
Inside the dimly lit cave, Glitch activated his headset to gather information.
Headset activated
Current location: Echo forest cave
Opponents alive: 95
Teams standing: 19
Survival time remaining: 1 hour 55 minutes
Health: 100%
Sorcery energy: 100%
Glitch – We've got less than two hours to figure out how to survive this. Any suggestions?
Zeko – We need to stay hidden until the mission time is up. That spider is no joke.
Lea – I say we fight it! I can take it down!
Tiana – Fighting that thing head-on is suicide. We need a smarter plan.
As the team debated their next move, they heard a distant roar. The forest seemed to come alive with various noises, indicating that other teams were encountering their own challenges. The Ultra spider was not the only threat in the Echo forest.
Glitch – We're not the only ones dealing with issues. Let's keep our guard up.
They decided to cautiously explore the depths of the cavern, hoping to find an exit that wouldn't lead them directly into the path of death.
As they ventured deeper into the cave system, they discovered ancient markings on the walls. Symbols and drawings depicted scenes of the forest, the spider. It seemed as though the cave held secrets related to the twisted experiment, they were now a part of.
Shockwave – These markings must mean something. Maybe there's a way to beat this mission hidden in the cave.
Tiana – It's worth investigating. But let's be careful; we don't know what else is lurking in here.
As they delved further into the cave, the air grew colder, and the markings on the walls became more intricate. Strange sounds echoed through the cavern, heightening the team's unease. Suddenly, they stumbled upon a chamber with a mysterious altar at its center.
Tiana – What the heck is this?
On the altar layED a peculiar artifact, emitting a faint glow. Glitch approached it cautiously, his curiosity overcoming his initial hesitation.
Glitch – Let me check it out.
As Glitch touched the artifact, a surge of energy flowed through him. The cave seemed to respond, revealing hidden passages and granting the team newfound abilities. The markings on the walls began to glow, illuminating a path leading deeper into the cave.
New abilities unlocked
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Glitch: Invisibility – Can become invisible for a longer duration.
Tiana: Telekinesis – Can manipulate objects with her own blood.
Lea: Pyrokinesis – Can generate and control fire.
Zeko: Shadowmeld – Can blend into shadows, becoming nearly invisible.
Shockwave: Sonic Boom – Can unleash powerful shockwaves via the ground to defend against enemies.
Tiana - Did anyone else get a notification?
Glitch - Yeah i got one too.
Lea – This is incredible!!! This feeling this energy.
Glitch - Wait If that's the result of touching that object? how did you guys get affected?
new abilities? isnt this weird
Tiana – Yeah, but now that I think about it don’t our natural abilities seem sort of weak, here on this island
Shockwave – Actually yeah.. It seems my power is only a fraction of how it usually feels !!!
Glitch – Everyone’s natural aura is pretty dim. Tiana Doesn’t this remind you of oki’s power drain ability?
Glitch – Uhmm yea, it does kinda feel like that, But a wider range i guess
Lea – I might be going on a hunch here but hear me out…. What if maybe, one of our purposes to be here, is not just to battle each other, but its to learn new abilities? Maybe they want to build us up from zero. They sis say the survivors get a spot on the RFF roster
Lea - *giggles* okay that actually doesn’t sound crazy. I’ve been feeling a little off too.
Glitch: If that’s the case… Anyone else tired of running?
Tiana: What are you thinking.
Glitch – Anyone else wanna go take down that spider then?
Zeko – Go ahead im staying right here!!! No way I’m playing hero, The time is almost up anyways !!
Glitch: Yea of course you’ll say that. Yo shock, Lea, Tiana, you down?
Shockwave - Ive always liked a good challenge nor have I ever been the one to run from a threat.
Lea – Screw it im bored..
Tiana – *smiles* I wouldn’t mind testing these news abilities out
Glitch – Lets go then
Glitch - Alright then, Zeko hold the cave down we’ll be right back
As the team walked out the cave, a holographic notification appeared in their HUD headset. The suits had various new functions, pertaining to their new gained abilities.
GRachhhhgraa
Grachchchssssschraaa
Boom boom boom
Zeko - "I think I can use my suit to create a barrier between us and the spider. It might buy us some time."
Tiana - "Do it! We need a plan to kill it."
Shockwave concentrated, a shimmering energy field that materialized around the team, creating a protective dome. The spider, which finally climbed up the rocks, hissed in frustration as it tried to penetrate the barrier.
Shockwave - Glitch Now, let's figure out how to deal with this thing. Any weaknesses?"
Glitch - "I don't know, maybe its eyes? They seem to be glowing pretty brightly."
Tiana - "Alright, let's target its eyes. Shock, can you keep the barrier up while we attack?"
Shockwave - "I'll do my best. Just be quick!"
The team coordinated their efforts, using their enhanced abilities and makeshift weapons to strike at the spider's glowing eyes. The creature thrashed and lunged, but the barrier held firm.
Lea - "It's working! Keep it up!"
Glitch – As he attacks the barrier Tiana, hop out and ambush it from the left. Lea will rush it towards the right with her Cloning ability.
Lea – NO problem…
Hey, Wait now that I think about it... I gotta Bite THAT THING?? EWwww
I have no idea what a spider tastes like…No way ill bite that, ill have one of my clones to do it
*jumps in the air*
Cloning activated
Clone effect Multiply
VRooooooop
Vrwouuuup
Vrwoooooooop
LETS DO THIS !!
Glitch – Oh god there’s 3 of them now *face palm*
Lea = CLONES aim for the leg!!!! Attack NOW
*intense laughter from clones*
*lands on spider*
Both clones bite legs
Lea – MIND CONTROL!!!! LET ME SEE WHAT THEY SEE
Glitch – TIANA ATTACK NOW
Lea – Its.. its way to many eyes i see to many things. Its to many legs I cant walk... Its too powerful.. tiana please end this thing
Tiana – Oh yea.....
*Jumps in air*
I didn’t have this much fun… IN A MINUTEEEEE!!
*360 spins off the right arm*
I always hated spiders…
Ability activated. Blood draw
*Creates sword out of blood*
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
NOW FUCKING DIEEEEE!!!
*SLASH*
*Spider head rolls to the floor*
eyes dim
The spiders head laid on the ground while everyone stood out of breath. A notification proceeded to pop on their HUD screen.
Mission success: Threat eliminated
Point totals: Tiana 10 points.
Lea 7 points
Glitch 2 points
Shockwave 4 points
Zeko 0 points
Glitch = What?
Points?
Whats going on
Lea – 6 POINTS?!?!?! I basically KILLED the damn thing
Tiana – How? If I actually took the damn thing heads off
Lea – I DON’T CARE *Hmph crosses arms* NO FAIR !!!!!
Shockwave – Ladies relax lets all be civil here…at least you don’t have 4 MEASLY POINTS LIKE ME *starts crying*
Glitch – Jesus yall really treating this like its a game. We don’t even know what these points do. For all we know they might be meaningless
Shockwave = “Headset what do these points do”
Processing spoken request; processing spoken request.
data determined.
Points can be used at stations found throughout the landscape. These are all of the available stations via battle grounds.
*Hologram exports*
Glitch – Woah I didn’t know our headsets could do this.
The closest Station is located in echo forest, it is approximately 2 days away via walk 5 hours away via vehicle. Would you like to place a gps request.
Yes/no
Glitch – Guys you thinking what I'm thinking?
Tiana – Beats being here we might run into another one of those monsters.
Lea – Yeah, we better get out of here fast.
Shockwave – sounds like a plan
Glitch –Okay then
If that’s the case…Lets go find us a CAR!!!!!