Daiyousei Quest - Greater Fairy; Part 7

[Monarda]

Dai-chan 12:

>"But i'm not strong like her ! I can't bear seeing Miss Alice all alone ! I can't bear knowing that a duel that was just for fun ended up causing this ! I want to help everyone ! Be them youkai, humans, fairies, anything, but now i just made everything worse.... it pains..."
>Hug her tighter.

[Neovereign]

> Retroactively make Dai Clone "X" Dai Clone 16.
> Retroactively make Dai Clone "Y" Dai Clone 25.

(Here's the list of who stayed behind to guard the Shrine.)

> Oh boy, here we continue...

Dai Clone 16:

> "Oh no, that's bad...hmm..."
> Put on a thinky face.

> "Sakuya nods.

Dai Clone 7:

> "C'mon, we gotta catch up to Miss Marisa and tell her what happened!"
> Fly after Marisa.

> "O-Okay." Koakuma says.
> You start flying after Marisa, warping her back some in order to catch up. She turns towards you when you finally do make it.
> "Leave me alone Daiyousei." Marisa says. "I'm not going back yet, and you can't make me."

Dai Clones guarding the Shrine:

> Gather back around the returning group.
> Dai Clone 30: Give Reimu and Dai Prime a salute. "Status report! 7 is talking to a naked Koa, 12 is talking to Miss Byakuren, and 25 is hanging out on the ship! No other problems, Miss Reimu!"

Dai Prime:

> Where's Suika, and how's she doing?

> Reimu nods, and sits down on the porch.
> Suika is asleep, on Reimu's head along with Dai 9.

Dai-chan 12:

>"But i'm not strong like her ! I can't bear seeing Miss Alice all alone ! I can't bear knowing that a duel that was just for fun ended up causing this ! I want to help everyone ! Be them youkai, humans, fairies, anything, but now i just made everything worse.... it pains..."
>Hug her tighter.

> You hold Byakuren tighter.
> "I'm sorry, but I've already allowed Marisa access to the Palanquin ship when she needs to travel to Makai. She also requested that I don't let anyone through. It wouldn't be right to just go against these, when this is the first time she's asked. I hope you understand."
> (#25:) The ship is a bit more than halfway through coming back.
>_

[Suwako Moriya]

Dai Clone 7:

> "But there's been an incident! All the fairies at the mansion just up and left overnight! They even killed Koa on their way out!"

Dai Clone 16:

> "I...might be able to help out? At least temporarily, until the other fairies come back...How many fairies do you usually have maiding?"

Dai Prime:

> Look to Reimu and point at Suika.
> "Does she always do that?"

[Neovereign]

Dai Clone 7:

> "But there's been an incident! All the fairies at the mansion just up and left overnight! They even killed Koa on their way out!"

> "Not my problem. Why don't you go resolve it? _{It's not even large enough to be considered an incident...}" Marisa says.

Dai Clone 16:

> "I...might be able to help out? At least temporarily, until the other fairies come back...How many fairies do you usually have maiding?"

> "A couple of hundreds, at most." Sakuya says. "It used to be less before we started to recruit more from the lake. Though I'm fine with taking care of everything myself again. It is my job."

Dai Prime:

> Look to Reimu and point at Suika.
> "Does she always do that?"

> "Yes. Sometimes she decides to get off of me first." Reimu says.
>_

[Monarda]

Dai-chan 7:

>"But what of Miss Alice ? Or Miss Reimu ? Or anyone else ?!? One entire year... and it's all my fault ! Why did it have to go this way ? I don't want you to remember me like that, i want you to stay my friend ! If i can't do so, then i have failed miserably and am worthless...."

Dai-chan 12:

>"I-I..... yet... i understand..... but i still failed everyone....i screwed up bad..."
>Slowly shrink to lie on her hands.
>"It feels so soothing near you.... i don't want to let go......"
>Yawn.

Dai-chan 1:

>Warp Sleeping Miss Suika to our hands.
>Pet her gently as to not wake her up.
>"She looks so cute..."

[Suwako Moriya]

Dai Clone 7:

> "But Koa died! How can you say that's not an incident??"

Dai Clone 16:

> "Oh. Are you sure? Because I could probably help out a little bit...once the other thing is fixed, anyway."

Dai Prime:

> "Well, she said she and I could fusion when we got back! Can I take her now? I promise I won't wake her up..."

[Neovereign]

Dai-chan 7:

>"But what of Miss Alice ? Or Miss Reimu ? Or anyone else ?!? One entire year... and it's all my fault ! Why did it have to go this way ? I don't want you to remember me like that, i want you to stay my friend ! If i can't do so, then i have failed miserably and am worthless...."

Dai Clone 7:

> "But Koa died! How can you say that's not an incident??"

> "Shut up!" Marisa shouts. "I already made my decision, and Alice was alright with it." Marisa flies up to your face. "Now leave me alone!"

Dai-chan 12:

>"I-I..... yet... i understand..... but i still failed everyone....i screwed up bad..."
>Slowly shrink to lie on her hands.
>"It feels so soothing near you.... i don't want to let go......"
>Yawn.

> You shrink down to your original mini-Dai size and lie in her hands. Byakuren holds you.

Dai-chan 1:

>Warp Sleeping Miss Suika to our hands.
>Pet her gently as to not wake her up.
>"She looks so cute..."

> You warp the small Suika into your hands.
> You pet her.

Dai Clone 16:

> "Oh. Are you sure? Because I could probably help out a little bit...once the other thing is fixed, anyway."

> "You should still focus on... That" Sakuya says.

Dai Prime:

> "Well, she said she and I could fusion when we got back! Can I take her now? I promise I won't wake her up..."

> Reimu sighs. "Sure..."
>_

[Suwako Moriya]

Dai Clone 7:

> "Eek!"
> Cower a bit.

Dai Clone 16:

> "Oh, I already am! Well, um, Dai 7 is, but that's close enough, right?"
> Frown.
> "She's not having an easy time of it, though..."

Dai Prime:

> Smile, but speak lightly so as to not wake Suika.
> "Thank you, Miss Reimu!"
> Get a feel for Suika's life energy as we hold her, then warp her life energy inside of us and store it in our chest. Once she appears in our thoughtscape, conjure her a bed and lay her down in it.

[Monarda]

Dai-chan 7:

>"B-But Miss Alice was crying... and... and..."
>Tear up too.
>"Sniff... please... don't leave us...."

Dai-chan 12:

>Cuddle up.
>"Nya....."

[Neovereign]

Dai Clone 7:

> "Eek!"
> Cower a bit.

Dai-chan 7:

>"B-But Miss Alice was crying... and... and..."
>Tear up too.
>"Sniff... please... don't leave us...."

> Marisa starts to fly away.
> "Uh, what now Daiyousei? I want to go home, before things get bad." Koakuma asks, still covering herself.
> Marisa is suddenly stopped by someone. It's a slightly light blue haired girl with multiple red wings, as well as a red outfit. There's a blonde maid with her.
> "Ah, Marisa! It's been so long." The woman says. "How's Alice?"
> "...Big developments. I'll tell you if you can help me with something." Marisa says after a few seconds of silence.

Dai Clone 16:

> "Oh, I already am! Well, um, Dai 7 is, but that's close enough, right?"
> Frown.
> "She's not having an easy time of it, though..."

> "No. I meant befriending mistress." Sakuya whispers.

Dai Prime:

> Smile, but speak lightly so as to not wake Suika.
> "Thank you, Miss Reimu!"
> Get a feel for Suika's life energy as we hold her, then warp her life energy inside of us and store it in our chest. Once she appears in our thoughtscape, conjure her a bed and lay her down in it.

> You feel for Suika's energy, getting a feel for it quickly. However, you don't warp her yet. You seem to have more space due to the forest's magic from earlier, making the existing magic tighter and more focused. Still, there doesn't seem to be enough space at this size.
>

Dai-chan 12:

>Cuddle up.
>"Nya....."

> You cuddle up in Byakuren's hands.
> "What a nice fairy..." She whispers to herself.
>_

[Suwako Moriya]

Whoops! Karmic retribution for always getting on other people about that. :V

Dai Prime:

> Grow to Meiling height. If that is enough to take Suika, THEN warp Suika's life energy inside ourselves and do all that other stuff I said to do earlier. If Meiling size isn't enough, try twice our normal height. If THAT isn't enough, try three times our normal height.
> "Things aren't going so well for Dai 7, Miss Reimu...Huh? Who's the blue-haired lady with the red wings and the blonde maid? And how does she know Miss Alice?"

[Neovereign]

Whoops! Karmic retribution for always getting on other people about that. :V

Dai Prime:

> Grow to Meiling height. If that is enough to take Suika, THEN warp Suika's life energy inside ourselves and do all that other stuff I said to do earlier. If Meiling size isn't enough, try twice our normal height. If THAT isn't enough, try three times our normal height.
> "Things aren't going so well for Dai 7, Miss Reimu...Huh? Who's the blue-haired lady with the red wings and the blonde maid? And how does she know Miss Alice?"

> You grow to Meiling's height and try, being able to take Suika in this time. You focus her energy into your chest, sending her to the thoughtscape. Your thoughtscape self lays her in the bed.
> "Huh? I think that's... Shinki?" Reimu says. "She's the God of Makai. Marisa should be fine then, long as they're on good terms, that is."
>_

[Suwako Moriya]

Dai Clone 7:

> Call out to the trio.
> "Huh?? How do you know Miss Alice, Miss Shinki??"

Dai Clone 25:

> How's the ship holding up?
> Could we warp the ship somewhere, or is it too big?

Dai Clone 16:

> "Oh! Well, I could do both of those things at the same time, you know?"

Dai Prime:

> Can we get a feel for what Suika's magic can do?
> How much room do we have in our thoughtscape self for the fusion-Suika magic?
> "Oh, okay...but is it really okay for her to be gone so long? Did she even say goodbye to you?"

[Monarda]

All Dai-chans:

>Examine ourselves.

[Neovereign]

Dai Clone 7:

> Call out to the trio.
> "Huh?? How do you know Miss Alice, Miss Shinki??"

> "Why, she used to live here." She says.
> Maria quickly points her mini-hakkero at you and pulls out a spellcard.
> "Magicannon "Final Spark".
> Koakuma jumps and starts to fly away.

Dai Clone 25:

> How's the ship holding up?
> Could we warp the ship somewhere, or is it too big?

> The ship is more than halfway through still.
> It looks really big. You're still not sure on your size limits for warping. Perhaps you could try...

Dai Clone 16:

> "Oh! Well, I could do both of those things at the same time, you know?"

> "Hm. Koakuma's ability, I assume? It is an interesting one, since she doesn't know all about it." Sakuya says. "Then again, not many know the extent of their abilities."

Dai Prime:

> Can we get a feel for what Suika's magic can do?
> How much room do we have in our thoughtscape self for the fusion-Suika magic?
> "Oh, okay...but is it really okay for her to be gone so long? Did she even say goodbye to you?"

> You aren't sure what she can do. Before, she seemed to be capable of shrinking and she grew you too.
> "No." Reimu looks up.

All Dai-chans:

>Examine ourselves.

> Only the main Dai-chan changed. She has horns now. You also feel even sicker, like you drank way too much...
>_
>_

[Suwako Moriya]

Dai Clone 7:

> "Eek!!!"
> Quick! Warp behind Miss Shinki!

Dai Clones 22 and 4:

> Warp ourselves next to Dai Clone 25 on the ship.
> Could 4, 22, and 25 combine their warping powers to move a really big thing, maybe?

Dai Clone 16:

> Smile.
> "Yep! I'm actually Dai 16! Most of the rest of the Dais are at the Shrine right now, and Dai 7 is trying to not get lasered in the face by Miss Marisa."

Dai Prime:

> Frown is discomfort.
> "Hey...Miss Reimu? What can Miss Suika do, aside from make me feel like I drank way too much?"

[Monarda]

Dai-chan 1:

>"Oooooh, Miss Suika drinks too much..."

Dai-chan 16:

>"Yea ! I can make a lot of Dai-chans to help with it !"

Mini-Dai-chan 9:

>"Ahhh ! Miss Marisa is using Final Spark on Dai-chan 7 !"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Dai 7: Warp Koa too if she's in the path of the blast. We can't let her get hurt again!

[Suwako Moriya]

//We can only warp one thing at a time, and Koa's already on her way out of the way.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

//OK, then how about this instead?

>Dai 25: Warp Koa to the safety of the ship if she's not out of harm's way by the time the spark is fired.

//Also, for the record, we CAN warp multiple things at a time. Otherwise our spellcard won't work. (We warp the familiars at the same time. Remember?)

[Suwako Moriya]

//That's weird, because I'm pretty sure it was explicitly stated a long time ago that we couldn't warp, say, a person and an object at the same time. I thought it was a bit weird when warping the sword out of our mouth brought Momizi with it - I had intended to take the sword out and leave her in there - but figured it was just because she was holding onto it, which made them ostensibly 'a single thing' for the purposes of that warp.

[Monarda]

//Remember guys ! We can warp more than one thing, just take our fight with Miss Marisa as an example, there we constantly warped our danmaku to hit her !

[Neovereign]

Dai Clone 7:

> "Eek!!!"
> Quick! Warp behind Miss Shinki!

>Dai 7: Warp Koa too if she's in the path of the blast. We can't let her get hurt again!

//OK, then how about this instead?

>Dai 25: Warp Koa to the safety of the ship if she's not out of harm's way by the time the spark is fired.

//Also, for the record, we CAN warp multiple things at a time. Otherwise our spellcard won't work. (We warp the familiars at the same time. Remember?)

> 25 can't see Koakuma from all the way over here, and 7 is facing Marisa and her charged mini-hakkero.
> You warp yourself and Koakuma behind Shinki and Marisa just as the latter fires an enormous laser, at least quice five times the size of a Master Spark.
> "Damnit! I'm tired of you!" Marisa shouts. "Shinki, can we leave?"
> "If you agree to tell me all about how Alice is, sure." Shinki says.
> "I will."

Dai Clones 22 and 4:

> Warp ourselves next to Dai Clone 25 on the ship.
> Could 4, 22, and 25 combine their warping powers to move a really big thing, maybe?

> 4 and 22 warp to 25.
> You aren't sure... Maybe?

Dai Clone 16:

> Smile.
> "Yep! I'm actually Dai 16! Most of the rest of the Dais are at the Shrine right now, and Dai 7 is trying to not get lasered in the face by Miss Marisa."

> "More than just 2?" Sakuya asks.

Dai Prime:

> Frown is discomfort.
> "Hey...Miss Reimu? What can Miss Suika do, aside from make me feel like I drank way too much?"

Dai-chan 1:

>"Oooooh, Miss Suika drinks too much..."

Mini-Dai-chan 9:

>"Ahhh ! Miss Marisa is using Final Spark on Dai-chan 7 !"

> "She's strong, and can manipulate density." Reimu says. "And you should be able to just warp out of the way, right?"
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Dai 7: Is Koa with us?
>>If so, "Koa, are you okay?"

[Suwako Moriya]

Eh, I'm content at this point to tell Marisa to bugger off. I imagine Reimu will come to get her herself in a day or two.

[Neovereign]

>Dai 7: Is Koa with us?
>>If so, "Koa, are you okay?"

> "Y-Yes." Koakuma holds onto you. She's trembling.
> "What about these two? Should I deal with them?" Shinki asks.
> "No." Marisa responds.
> "Okay then." She smiles.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

//Should we send Koa to the Dais on the ship, and have Dai 7 try to negotiate more and jump onto the ship at the last minute? Or should both of us just warp to the ship and leave Marisa to do what we will.

>Dais 12, 25, 4, and 22: Estimate the amount of time we have before the ship crosses fully.

[Neovereign]

//Should we send Koa to the Dais on the ship, and have Dai 7 try to negotiate more and jump onto the ship at the last minute? Or should both of us just warp to the ship and leave Marisa to do what we will.

>Dais 12, 25, 4, and 22: Estimate the amount of time we have before the ship crosses fully.

> You believe that if it continues like this, it'll take a minute or two. It's more than halfway through.
>_

[Suwako Moriya]

//I think we should just warp-leave, honestly, after giving Marisa an appropriate goodbye/verbal lashing. Also, we should probably either grow Dai 7 or shrink Koa and hide her in a pocket/under our dress/in our chest/anywhere where she's not nude in public.

[Monarda]

Dai-chan 7:

>"Okay ! I will leave ! But first..."
>Turn to Miss Shinki
>"Miss Alice is super sad because Miss Marisa is staying one whole year here."