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”Jakobe Kusanagi! What the hell are you doing here?” He heard and he turned growing pale. He was only a few feet from the exit, and apparently his friends found it amusing he was about to be caught. ”Mom?? Omg! What the hell are you wearing! Gah!” he said and he covered his eyes horrified to see his mother in a skimpy outfit. She sighed and crossed her arms covering the cleavage showing. She was only 33, and she did have a job to do. ”A friend of mine told me you were trying to sneak in here. Just what the hell were you thinking? I know you’re at the age when you’re changing… and I can understand how powerful lust can be… I was only a year older than you when I had you, so trust me when I say I understand.” Jakobe stood there wishing he could die right then and there. ”Ok ...I’ll take whatever punishment… just please, please stop talking…” He said begging his mother. She just kept right on talking explaining how he has to fight those urges, use logic to break free from hormones. Clea and Isis were holding their sides they were laughing so hard but Traci walked over and she hugged Jakobe. ”I know exactly how you feel… she said crying. Just kill me now and be done with it… Jakobe thought with a sigh. ”Ms. Kusanagi… Jakobe only came here because he was worried about River. He likes her… so he does stupid things for her.” Traci said and Jakobe blushed flustered. ”Wha… What? No… I don’t…” He said but his mother hugged him and she said. ”Awww! How cute! My little Kobe all grown up. Just don’t do anything stupid. I do not want grandchildren for another ten years… understand?” Traci chuckled and she said, ”Trust me Ms. Kusanagi. I won’t let that happen.” Jakobe shot Traci a look and his mom looked around. ”So where is River?” She asked. Traci gave a heavy sigh and she said, ”None of us know. We haven’t seen her since last night… she just sent us a text, but she won’t tell us where she is. We’re all worried.” Jakobe’s mother, Sato looked worried and she started to head to Giglamesh’s table then she paused and she pulled Traci and Jakobe over as well. ”Don’t you worry. Just tell Giggy everything you told me. He’ll find River.” Jakobe glanced at Traci and mouthed the word, ‘Giggy???’

They reached the table and Sato did not care if she was intrupting anything. she knew Gig would want to hear this news. ”Gig, I think you want to hear what these two have to say.” Sato said. She paused a minute, and when they didn't say anything she said, ”River is missing.” Jakobe shook his head and said with a chuckle, ”No she’s not. She’s fine…” Traci though said, ”Don’t listen to him. Go out and find her. And make sure you interrupt anything she may be doing…” Jakobe looked at her thinking what the ********?

Jakobe grimaced hearing his mom being called sweetie. {Forgot to post her pic. Sato} Giglamesh then pointed to Jakobe. Ehh?? Why me? He thought with a groan. He didn’t want to upset River. But… Giglamesh was kinda of scary. Giglamesh took out the weapon and Jakobe took a step back wondering, Who the hell let this man in with a weapon? I won’t lie… cause there’s not much to say… He thought and eld his hands up with a weak chuckle out of nervousness. ”OK! Ok… Uh… technically River is not missing. So no need to worry… We um… just don’t really know… where she is right now… but she’s fine.” Traci scoffed but she remained quiet, not wanting to face Giglamesh’s wrath. Jakobe nodded and he said, ”So go on back to your drinks… everything is fine.” Jakobe added.



”Likewise?” Guiness muttered to himself hating his lame comeback. He sighed and lay back on the couch. Time passed before he took out the number River had given him. He wanted to keep his promise to his brother, but… So bored! Guiness though. And he dialed the number. River answered with a cute, ”Yello?” Guiness cleared his throat saying, ”Um this is Guiness, Dude’s brother… I was uh wondering if you needed any help… you know like carrying stuff… Uh I can help.” He face palmed his forehead and mouthed the words, What the ********? He was pissed his vocabulary suddenly disappeared on him. He heard a soft chuckle and River said, ”Sounds like fun. Sure.” He hopped off the couch and grinned happily. ”Awesome. Where do you want to meet?” he asked. There was a pause before River said, ”Do you know the Cait Café?” Guiness nodded then sheepishly said, ”Ya been there before.” River then said, ”Cool then we will meet there. Is 15 minutes enough time?” Guiness hurried to the kitchen and jotted a note. Dude would understand. He just had to. ”Ya see you then.” he said aloud and River chuckled once more before saying her goodbye. Guiness gave a fist pump in the air as he slipped his hoodie on. One tiny pause and he left the safety of his brother’s home.

Sato bit at her nail but she knew deep down Gig would never harm her child. Jakobe saw the guards flee and he swallowed the lump in his throat. Sit.. uh… ok… He took a seat at the very edge of the booth and he glanced at his mother who was looking worried. Naw… come on… he won’t do… He started to think and he saw Gig fire the weapon at the drunk guy across the table. There was red everywhere and Jakobe scrambled away from the booth saying, ”I don’t know where she is. Honest. She sent a text earlier saying she was pissed off about something. All she said was that she would talk to us later and she didn’t want to talk now. I think she has her phone off… she hasn’t answered our calls or texts.” Traci cleared her throat and she said, ”Can’t you just track River? I mean if you can fire that weapon whilst still drunk… can’t you just track this silly runaway teen?” and there she said it. The exact word Jakobe had been avoiding this whole time. Though he too had to face the facts. River had most likely run away from home.

Clea and Isis were running over when Giglamesh aimed the shotgun at Jakobe. Everybody froze. Later Jakobe swore his heart even froze. Then Gig looked annoyed asking Sato to take the teens out of the bar. Gig grabbed the corpse by the ankle and the guy gave a drunken groan as he garbled something in his sleep. Ehh? Jakobe thought blinking. The guy’s alive? He thought surprised. That was a bluff??? He realized and he hung his head. After a moment he simply shrugged bouncing back as he grinned and he started to walk away asking his friends, ”Well now that that’s over… want to go hang out in town?” He was suddenly grabbed by the ear and his mother said, ”Don’t tell me you forgot you’re in trouble young man?” she said sternly. Traci started to laugh and Sato turned adding, ”Don’t think your father is not going to hear about this young lady. Now come on… all of you” All four teens followed Seto looking miserable.


Guiness and River met up at the café like planned and River asked, ”So how long are you planning on staying in Wutai?” as the two started walking towards the shopping district. Guiness shrugged and said, ”Not sure…”. They talked as they shopped, and before they knew it hours passed. Neither wanted to go back to Dude’s house, so the just kept walking. Guiness suddenly spied a Shinra soldier and he lowered the hood over his face. River too spotted the soldier as well and said, ”So I take it Shinra is not a friend of yours eh?” she pointed to a shortcut leading through an alleyway, also avoiding Shinra. Guiness shook his head and he said, ”The planet is falling apart and these guys are just standing with their dicks in their hands only wanting more power.” he then realized he was with a girl and he started to stammer an apology. River though laughed and said with a grin, ”Least we can catch Shinra with their pants down.” Guiness laughed and nodded. They heard footstep behind them and turned seeing two soldiers walking over. ”Hey Jim, I do believe these two kids were talking s**t about Shinra. One might take that as a threat of some kind.” the first said tipping his hat up with the nozzle of his rifle. The other grinned and stepped closer. ”Wait a sec. I think we just found River Grimm. Hey kid you’re under arrest.” He said lowering his rifle.

{dice= Initiative check}
River, soldier 1, soldier 2.
Random battles from now till mission end. Roll a D8 each travel post {Get past 5 battles }
Gig: Roll 2&4- 4 soldiers
Roll 3&6- no fight
Roll 5&7- 2 soldiers
Roll 1&8- 3 soldiers
WARNING: do not roll a 3 then 6 or vice versa >3
River: Roll 1&5- no fight
Roll 2&7- 3 soldiers
Roll 3&8- 1 soldier
Roll 4&6- 2 soldiers
WARNING: do not roll a 1 then 5 or vice versa >3

Soldier
LV: 10
HP: 684
MP: 384
AP: 512
Strength: 18 {4}
Dexterity: 20 {5}
Constitution: 8 {-1}
Intelligence: 16 {3}
Wisdom: 10 {0}
Charm: 8 {-1}

Evasion Bonus: 5
Fortitude: 2
Reflex: 4
Will: 2

Fira
Description: A larger blast of fire is summoned to attack the target.
MP: 30
Damage: fire 30-90 + Int
Requirements: Magic 30+, Focus 30+, Fire
KP to Master: 65

Blizzara
Description: A shard of ice 50 Below Zero and dropping is dropped on your head.
MP: 30
Damage: ice 30-90 + Int
Requirements: Magic 30+, Focus 30+, Blizzard
KP to Master: 65

Thundara
Description: A cluster of lightning is summoned to strike at the target.
MP: 30
Damage: lightning 30-90 + Int
Requirements: Magic 40+, Focus 30+, Thunder
KP to Master: 65

Aerora
Description: A strong blast of wind strikes the opponent, knocking them off balance.
MP: 40
Damage: wind 35-100 + Int
Requirements: Magic 40+, Focus 30+, Aero
KP to Master: 70
Special: If magic hits roll 1d10, if the result is 1 or 10 the target is also receives "Knock-down" status.

Watera
Description: Stronger than Water but still only a blast of water.
MP: 40
Damage: water 35-100 + Int
Requirements: Magic 40+, Focus 30+, Water
KP to Master: 70

Earthra
Description: The user summons a large upheaval of stone at the target.
MP: 40
Damage: stone 35-100 + Int
Requirements: Magic 40+, Focus 30+, Stone
KP to Master: 70

~Damage~
Dagger: 1-4
Melee Damage: 1-6
Range Damage: Magnum
Description: A gun with a lot of power packed in a small size. Has even been rumored to blow a nice sized hole through your chest. So… feeling lucky punk?
Rank: III
Damage: 10-25
Equipped: One Hand
Requirements: Dex 20+, lvl 5
Special: Has an automatic Range Accuracy of 80%
Clip Size: 8

Winchester
Description: An old school rifle that still has a huge amount of punishment to dish out. It’s named after some famous gunfighter or demon hunter or something, no one’s sure really.
Rank: III
Damage: 20-35
Equipped: Two Hand
Requirements: Dex 30+, lvl 5
Special: Has an automatic Range Accuracy of 80%
Clip Size: 2

Defense~
Padded Armor
Description: Take more of the cow’s hide, make it into leather and put padding in it. You actually feel a bit protected in this thing but its still just cow butt with some stuffing in it.
Rank: III
Defense Modifier: -8
Dexterity Penalty: 0
Equipped: Body
Requirements: Lvl 5+

Dude landed in the fountain with a heavy splash and he sputtered sitting up quickly scrambling to the edge of the fountain. ”What the hell?” He asked coughing wiping his face. He tried to get up, only to stumble and fall back in the water. His arm hurt, hell his whole body was in pain. ”Evil glo… gel… golum…” he muttered recalling something of a dream. Was it a memory?… something. He took a moment to look around; but nothing really made sense. He crawled to the side of the fountain and muttered, ”I feel like hell…” Wait… why am I in a fountain?.... why am I in Esten district… this is Esten district right? His mind tried to make sense of things, how much did I even drink? Why the hell did I even go in that bar? He sighed feeling nauseous. He noticed a large shadow nearby and he looked up seeing Giglamesh. ”What you doin here?”

Dude shook is head unsure if that was what really happened. When did I even leave the bar? He wondered. Dude then paused. Uhhhh….. where DO I live??… “Kanan district.” He muttered and he frowned. “Wait… what happened to River? She ok?” He asked and he took out his dell phone. It dripped water and refused to turn on. ”Uhhh… this is not good…” He muttered and he glanced up once more. ”Why would she be at my place? Guiness is there… s**t! Guiness is there!” He said and he tried once more to get up; his legs refused to work. He held up his hand and asked, ”Little help?” He doubted he could walk on his own. How in the hell does this guy keep drinking? He thought bewildered.

Sato bowed as Kerria walked over, and she had Jakobe do the same. ”Ack! Mom!” He protested. Why did Clea and Isis get to leave? He thought annoyed. Traci was sitting on the floor by the entrance also annoyed, seeing that Miss. Kusanagi insisted they wait for Traci’s father. Hearing the news from Kerria, Sato gasped and the teens both took out their cellphones. ”Text.” Traci said and Jakobe nodded writing out a text as Traci called River. ”I don’t know where he is now, but Gig went looking for River. No one knows where she is… Traci here thinks River ran away… and I think Traci may be right.” Sato said. “It went right to voice mail again… I left a message though.” Traci said as she hung up. ”OH! He took dude with him.” Sato added though she felt bad that she had nothing more to add.

Guiness found a pipe and River took out her gunblades. She missed Helheim but Niht and Sigel would have to do. ”Stay back River I…” Guiness started to say and River gave him a harsh glare. ”Finish that sentence and I’ll shoot you first. A freaking pipe is useless. So you stay back.” ”I can’t let some girl battle alone…” Guiness tried again and he saw a gunblade aimed at his face. A gunshot fired and River turned back at the soldiers. How rude. She thought, as the second soldier fired another shot at her. The first soldier smirked. He loved a good fight. Putting away his rifle, it slung on his back as he called forth the element fire and cast the spell Fira.

Sato shrugged and she turned to see Traci had left. Sighing she knew Traci’s father would be upset. The two did not get along. Though Traci’s father tried; Traci just hated the man ”Speaking of stupid…” She said and she glanced at her son who said; ”I only came here because I was worried about River.” He crossed his arms ready to argue. Sato glanced at Kerria, ”Well… do you think he should be punished? Or should I let this slide?” she asked amused.

Dude glanced around and he said, ”Just another block… I think…” He mumbled the last half and sighed. I feel sick… He thought. Casket?? Funny? Hell naw. Dude thought bewildered glad Gig did not have the mentioned casket. Thinking of his brother again; something slowly started to surface to his drunken mind. ”Guiness is my brother… Oh my gosh! Giglala…gig… Shinra… coming to Wutai… They after my brother. I need ya help man.” Dude said completely missing the mention of River hating beer.

Dmg soldier 2 towards River

{XD 1 dmg
DR=22}