Poultrygeist (15) : As Destiny City is a bustling metropolis, it’s not unexpected that there should be some strange animals running the streets. Sometimes it’s a tiger, sometimes a monkey, sometimes a chicken. Sometimes it’s something worse. Strange egg clusters have appeared in Destiny City’s parks and officials aren’t really sure what they are; these eggs have nothing inside of them. Though it’s an anomaly, they are chalking it up to teenaged pranks. However, they have advised to just leave the eggs as they are. Nobody wants to say why, but if you’re out late at night, you’ll find out. In the darkness, whispered between the sounds of the city: a guttural, rasping cluck. The creature stands on stilt-like legs, rooted to the ground with razor-sharp talons. It wears a cloak of long, oily feathers that drag on the ground with a sinister scraping. If you stare into the darkness, piercing red eyes stare back at you. That’s all it takes for a confrontation: a mangled bird, maybe a chicken in another life, comes barreling out at you. It stands easily as tall as a person, but the proportions are all wrong. The smell of sulfur follows it as it lunges, pecking and screaming and scratching as it attempts to chase you away. Maybe, from the nests full of empty eggs. The battles are fierce, but fleeting; it will viciously try to chase you away but the effects are always the same: at some point, the eggs are crushed. As always, there’s nothing inside of them, but with one final wail, the bird will vanish into a plume of foul smoke.
Note: If you choose to encounter one of these bird-like creatures, your character will recognize they are not youma. It is impossible to tell if it is a single entity or if there are many. The bird does not seem to understand or care to listen to human words. It will always disappear in a malodorous plume of smoke and leave nothing but a foul odor and a clutch of empty, broken eggs behind. This RP can be used as a battle requirement as long as there are two powered characters involved; you must be interacting with another player’s powered character. This does not count as the one youma battle per stage for growth so characters can still use an NPC youma battle as well as this one for growth purposes. This can only be used as a battle requirement once per character, but there is no limitation for how many times a player can use this prompt.
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2025 10:37 am
It had been a while since he’d last been in Destiny City, and even longer since he’d done so without a transatlantic flight scheduled for the end of the trip–
But for the first time in practically forever, Briar was back in Destiny City for longer than a few weeks now that he’d finally finished up with the last of exams.
And whilst there was a transatlantic flight scheduled, it wasn’t until September, which was still far enough out for him to comfortably ignore.
He’d almost forgotten about Star Fest, having missed the previous year’s celebrations, but the banners that had sprouted up all over the place had been hard to miss, as had the little star charms being handed out by vendors that had set up stalls that seemed to sprawl across the city.
He had ended up with a crimson star charm, absently twirling it in his hand as he managed to find somewhere to power up before making his way to the park where he’d once spent a great deal hanging out with both Kirra and her alter ego Euporie.
But Oort had forgotten about the unspoken rule of DC–
Something always happens.
”Honkzilla”
Hope this works as a start, lmk if not and I’ll be happy to tweak
Tempesti told herself that this was a break, a nice stop in the park before resuming her patrol. She really was trying to follow the advice she’d gotten from…everyone, but that was easier said than done, particularly for someone as highly strung as she was. Meditation was out, her mind always chose to run in random directions as though fleeing the concept of inner peace rather than clearing itself like it should. So, touching grass was about as good as it got for now. At least until she smelled the now all too familiar smell of sulfur, the scraping of infernal feathers.
Scanning for the nest she knew had to be nearby, she realized that she also sensed another Order energy signature. At least she’d have company when this thing made itself known.
litian
It's a great start, thanks!
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:52 pm
The smell of sulphur was as startling as it was out of place - even with it being Destiny City, and as a DC native Oort suspected that his "weirdness meter" was somewhat out of whack with the general populace–
It had certainly been out of whack in Ireland.
Even so, sulphur had never been a thing back when he and Kirra had met up at the secret meeting tree - and he somehow doubted that it had started being a thing since he was gone given the tree's proximity to the children's playground.
He found himself wondering if there was a youma wandering around the park, especially as the smell seemed to be getting stronger as he got closer to the tree - but the lack of any sort of chaotic aura suggested otherwise–
In fact the only aura that he was picking up on was that of an Order senshi.
He rounded a corner by the side entrance to the playground, although at this time of evening it was quiet, with everyone long home for the night–
And then Oort found himself staring as he came across the tree - and more specifically the nest of what appeared to be eggs under it.
He took a couple of steps forward with a frown "You do know that Easter was a while back right" he said, although the comment wasn't really directed at anyone."
”Honkzilla”
sorry for the delayed tag, I wrote this up and then forgot to hit submit sweatdrop
Tempesti couldn’t quite understand what the other voice said, but it was close enough that she was concerned for the speaker. The smell intensified as she hurried toward the sound, hopefully she would get to whoever stood out of sight before the chicken did.
Another red-haired senshi stood by the nest she’d sought, apparently mid-investigation. Her worry increased as she scanned the shadows for the monster that would inevitably charge forth from the darkness. From what little she knew for certain about these things, they did not like people mucking about near their nests. She increased her speed to close the distance between them. “We don’t have much time, but the bird that made this nest will be here any second and it is not friendly.” “Bird” was a loose way of describing them, it was technically correct as far as she could tell but it didn’t come close to conveying what they actually were. “It’s not a youma, but it’s huge.”
litian
Not a problem, I've done similar
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:48 pm
It seemed like the Order aura that he'd picked up on had been closer than he'd thought as a senshi with a somewhat impressive feathered collar appeared.
Oort frowned slightly as he eyed the weird eggs for a moment more, but he dutifully stepped back a few steps as he shifted his attention to the other redhead.
"This is a... Nest?" He asked somewhat dubiously, before sighing as he remember that this was Destiny City that they were talking about here and therefore it was totally feasible for the strange egg cluster under the tree to be some sort of nest.
"Actually, scratch that - this is DC" he muttered "And I guess that it makes more sense than it being some sort of weird prank" he gave a dry huff "Or someone getting their dates mixed up and thinking it's Easter, even though Easter's long..."
The rest of the sentence cut off abruptly, the remaining words dying unspoken at the sudden sound of scraping along the ground that whispered from somewhere behind them.
"You said there's a big bird?" Oort took another couple of steps back from the eggs as the sound of scraping got louder eyes instinctively glancing off to the side as the smell of sulphur got stronger. "Just how big are we talking?"
Tempesti nodded, “It’s a nest for a very large very unpleasant bird. I can’t exactly call them chickens, but they’re not like anything else I’ve seen so chicken is just about as close as I can get right now.”
“BUHGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK!” Before the senshi could answer his question about the animal’s size, an ear shattering squawk pierced the night with cacophonous fury as a rancid mass of feathers launched itself toward them, eyes locked on Oort and the eggs at his feet. The scraping continued as its wings dragged along the ground in what might have been an intimidation display, an expression of its displeasure at the intrusion into its nesting area.
litian
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 3:48 pm
The other senshi didn’t get a chance to answer his question as a guttural shriek that may or may not have had a passing resemblance to an irate chicken mid breakdown was followed by the scraping sound of something rushing in their direction at speed. No make that a huge mangled monstrosity of feathers and rage that came with the most malevolent eyes that Oort had seen in a while–
And Oort could see why the other senshi had said that she couldn’t quite exactly call the thing a chicken.
In fact he wasn’t exactly sure he could call the thing a bird, although maybe it had been one in another life.
Maybe, but right now it also came with very real looking claws that were closing the distance between them at a speed that was somewhat alarming, as dagger-like talons scraped along the ground towards them–
And Oort had had just about enough time to call on his basic level magic, and use the ethereal ornate looking key on himself before he’d been forced to dive out of the way.
Something cracked, but Oort didn’t want to know what and wasn’t about to look too closely–
Whatever it was, it hadn’t been him and quite frankly he had enough on his plate with the squawking mess of sulphur-smelling feathers that was circling round to lunge back in his direction.
He kicked at a nearby half full trash can in an attempt to try and send it rolling in the feathered lunatic’s direction, but all it did was smash into another egg-like thing and pulverise it.
Quote:
Sailor Scout Attack: Key Up! Oort calls on his magic while chanting the name of this attack and the magic forms into a small ethereal-looking ornate key. By standing in front of an ally and turning the key as if in an invisible lock Oort can use this this to give an ally either a strength boost or a speed boost (one or the other and he doesn't get to choose which) of about 15%. Alternatively Oort can use it on himself, but he will only get the speed boost. Duration: Oort has 15 seconds to use the 'key' otherwise the key will disappear. The boost will last for 10 seconds once Oort has used the 'key' Usage amounts: Twice per standard battle, but not on the same person. Additional notes: Only Oort can use the 'key'. The key will disappear if not in Oort's hand(s) (e.g. if dropped).
Between the unholy shrieking and the frenzy of feathers, Tempesti was surprised to catch a glimpse of the other senshi’s magic. She couldn’t be entirely certain what the key in his hand actually did but it certainly piqued her curiosity. Questions, of course, to be saved for after they dispatched the bird back to wherever they went when they disappeared.
The crackling of eggshells beneath the young man’s efforts was reassuring. Every time she’d run into one of these things, the destruction of its eggs always preceded its vanishing act. “Keep at it! If we break the eggs it’ll leave!” Throwing herself forward she swung an arm out, hoping to hook around the creature’s neck and hold it back while the other senshi did his work. She didn’t exactly enjoy the thought of reexperiencing one of these things poofing from her arms, the smell almost knocked her flat last time, but it was better than letting him get mauled.
litian
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2025 11:55 pm
The unholy screeching coming from the feathered monstrosity made it nearly impossible to catch what the other senshi was saying, but Oort was pretty sure that the other redhead had said something about breaking the eggs.
So it was perhaps somewhat convenient that he’d managed to half smash another one even if it had been more by accident than actual intent.
Another demented screech pierced the air, and Oort just knew that the sound of demented screeching was going to be featuring rather prominently in his - or rather Briar’s - nightmares.
He grimaced as he stumbled inelegantly around scattered pieces of trash before kicking at another egg–
And perhaps the kick may have been slightly more aggressive than necessary, but the banshee-like clucking and the stench of sulphur had pretty much destroyed any notions of restraint.
A vicious screech emanated from the creature at the fracturing of the final egg before Tempesti’s boot connected with the thing’s backside, managing to kick it couple of yards away from her before it vanished into a plume of miserably rancid smoke. She couldn’t call the aroma pleasant, but compared to an eruption directly up her nostrils it was closer to “hot garbage” than “pits of hell.”
Breathing heavily, Tempesti turned her attention to the other senshi. “Nice work!” A smile crossed her face, relief that they both seemed unharmed and resignation to the fact that her life for the past several weeks had been punctuated by episodes of chicken-based combat. “Are you hurt?”
litian
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2025 12:22 am
Oort wasn't sure what the other redhead had been doing to keep the mass of banshee-wailing feathers occupied - but whatever it was seemed to have been pretty effective, given that he had been left with a clear path to the eggs despite the screeching reaching unholy levels.
Oort hadn't hesitated.
The other senshi had said something about smashing eggs and Oort was at the point where he'd have done just about anything to make the noise stop.
Sounds of cracking eggs filled the ear as a counterpoint to the screeching as Oort kicked at eggs with growing malice as the infernal screeching continued.
There was a particularly vicious screech as his sandal made impact with what appeared to be the final egg–
And then there was silence - blessed, glorious silence.
The other senshi broke it to ask if he was hurt and Oort shook his head.
"No" he said "Thanks to whatever you did - although I don’t think I’ll be able to look at an omelette for a while" he paused for a moment before adding "Or eggs in any form."
Reddish eyes flicked towards the other senshi "You?"
Tempesti breathed a sigh of relief at the other senshi’s confirmation that despite it’s best efforts, the monster hadn’t managed to inflict any damage.
Tempesti nodded, “Agreed, these fellows make them look... not appetizing. Or this fellow does, I’m really not sure how many there are to be honest.” She made a face at the area where the thing had vanished, the odor lingering far longer than she would have liked. “No, I’m fine. Aside from the smell, anyway.” The senshi’s nose wrinkled involuntarily as she fantasized about scrubbing off every odorant that had touched her skin. “Oh, right. I’m Sailor Tempesti, by the way.”
litian
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2025 11:04 am
"I'm Oort" Oort said.
Well actually it was Chibi Super Oort if you wanted to get all technical about it.
Not that he particularly cared about the full title, particular since at six foot something (6'1" ) and 22, it seemed somewhat ridiculous to refer to himself as a kid senshi - even if power-wise he was effectively a kid senshi.
Oort gave a huff at his internal thoughts, reddish eyes glancing towards the last spot where he had seen the mass of banshee feathers, before they flicking back to the other senshi. "And I'm glad that you're okay too."
He wrinkled his nose slightly, "Sounds like you've had the bad luck to run into a few of these things." Or potentially the same one if he was getting her inference right.
"Have to admit, once was more than enough for me though" he added frankly.
Especially if Tempesti's previous run ins had come with the same level of sulphur and unholy screeching.
“I don’t know what it is about me, this might be the tenth time I’ve run into one.” Tempesti laughed at the absurdity of her circumstances, it was almost as though some malignant force was sending her into the path of the malodorous chicken beast(s). Hopefully Oort wouldn’t be subject to the same galline barrage she had and this would be a one-time encounter.
“I hope you don’t run into any more, they are not nice. Ugh, I was holding one of them back when it poofed during one fight. Kept the other senshi from getting mauled, but I thought that smell was going to stay in my nose forever” Despite the less than pleasant description, there was a laugh in her voice. Once she’d thoroughly scrubbed and deodorized herself it was difficult not to find the situation funny.
