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Post by Vincent Rommel on Jun 21, 2012 0:16:52 GMT -5
A wave of emotions washes over Vincent's features; fear, anger, joy. Eventually he settles on a satisfied smile, the first genuine one since arriving at Crossway. He hoped vindictively that the severed arm belonged to one of the BoS batallion members that had hunted him and his men south from the Capital wastes.
He continued to follow the bloodtrail, now hurrying his pace, eager to see the mangled corpse of his hated foe. He almost regretted that he was here to kill the beast that had done him this favor.
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Post by Vault Boy on Jun 21, 2012 0:20:07 GMT -5
As they near the top of the hill, they hear ripping and gnashing sounds, with a few grunts.
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Post by Vincent Rommel on Jun 21, 2012 0:27:22 GMT -5
Vincent approaches closer, eager to get a glimpse of the carnage.
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Post by Vault Boy on Jun 21, 2012 0:34:04 GMT -5
In a small, swampy pool at the bottom of the opposite side of the hill is a dark green beast at least 6 feet long. It has large muscular front legs that it is using to assist it as it devours the corpse of a young male in his mid 20's.
It's teeth look razor sharp and there are an incredible amount of them in Vincent's opinion.
It's body ends in a tail, which looks to have parts of it's spine coming out in the form of a row of black spikes, running the length of it's body.
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Post by Vincent Rommel on Jun 21, 2012 0:36:58 GMT -5
Vincent watched for some time, mesmerized as the beast tore the young BoS volunteer to shreds. When he had finished watching the spectacle, he turned to face Jethro expectantly. The merc had clearly had dealings with the beasts in the past and Vincent hoped he would know the best way to take it on.
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Post by Vault Boy on Jun 21, 2012 0:49:09 GMT -5
Jethro whispered,
"Our best bet is to flank it from two sides, confuse it. Whatever you do, don't let it get close. You won't survive."
Motioning at his stomach,
"If you can, aim for his belly. That's where they're least protected. Understand?"
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Post by Vincent Rommel on Jun 21, 2012 0:52:53 GMT -5
Vincent nodded and moved in a wide circle around the pool on the creature's left side. When Jethro was on the opposite side he raised his gauss pistol aiming at the daggermouth's stomach and fired an accelerator shot.
(Accelerator shot 5ap+aimed at stomach 1ap=6ap)
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Post by Vault Boy on Jun 21, 2012 1:15:16 GMT -5
The shot slams the beast full on in the side of the belly, knocking it over.
It roars in anger, and sets it's sights on Vincent,
Before it can move, Jethro pops two shots at it, the first bouncing of it's thick hide, but the second entering it's back right leg.
It's now confused, but still chooses Vincent as it's target, moving towards him at an alarming speed.
(Enemy Injured)
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Post by Vincent Rommel on Jun 21, 2012 1:28:23 GMT -5
One look at the BoS volunteer's mangled remains told Vincent that he wanted to be as far from that charging monster as possible. He fired off another round at its stomach before retreating backwards and loading a new microfusion cell into his gauss pistol.
(single shot 3AP+called stomach shot 1AP+ move backwards 2AP+Reload 1AP=7AP)
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Post by Vault Boy on Jun 21, 2012 1:34:42 GMT -5
Vincent's blow strikes hard, opening a large hole in the Daggermouth's belly.
Jethro meanwhile fires off 2 rounds once again, doing a little damage himself.
The beast rushes forward and is almost close enough to Vincent to strike.
(Enemy Moderately Injured)
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Post by Vincent Rommel on Jun 21, 2012 1:43:47 GMT -5
Vincent firest two more shots at the daggermouth's open stomach wound, cursing his ally's useless attacks.
(2 single called stomach shots=8ap)
(+1 FP)
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Post by Vault Boy on Jun 21, 2012 1:56:29 GMT -5
The first hit is normal, just below the wound, but the second smashes the beast with the force of a sledgehammer.
The round blasts out the back if the beast and it moans in pain.
Jethro is able to get a clear shot at the belly now that it's slowed down, and hits it true.
The beast breaths heavily and uses a half hearted snap at Vincent, missing him by a few inches.
(Enemy Heavily Wounded, -1 FP)
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Post by Vincent Rommel on Jun 21, 2012 2:04:04 GMT -5
Vincent takes careful aim for a finishing blow on the beast's mortal wound. It had done him some good in killing the BoS volunteer. It deserved a swift death.
(Single shot 3AP+Aimed 2AP+Called 1A=6)
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Post by Vault Boy on Jun 21, 2012 2:08:30 GMT -5
The blow hits true and the beast drops to the ground.
It's still breathing slowly, but it won't be harming anyone anymore.
It looks at Vincent understandingly, and it's eyes begin to cloud.
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Post by Vincent Rommel on Jun 21, 2012 2:14:32 GMT -5
Vincent looked at the dying beast with more pity than he gave the men he had killed at the scrapyard. When he looked up to Jethro though, his eyes were cold as always.
"Did the mayor want any proof of the creature's demise for the payment?" he asked.
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