Genre Clash

(text-colour:cyan)[You have been selected.] [[Continue]]

(text-colour:cyan)[Selected to do battle.] [[Continue ]]

(text-colour:cyan)[This is a battle of people from different worlds, From distant lands all brought to one location.] [[Continue ]]

(text-colour:cyan)[Now then, What type of genre do you like? ] [[Mystery]] [[Fantasy]] [[Sci-Fi]] [[Horror]] [[Western]]

(text-colour:cyan)[Congratulations! You have selected Slice of Life ] [[Now go out and claim victory!]]

(text-colour:cyan)[Congratulations! You have selected Slice of Life] [[Now go out and claim victory!]]

(text-colour:cyan)[Congratulations! You have selected Slice of Life ] [[Now go out and claim victory!]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))You awaken in what looks to be a street. At least, it //was// a street. It was clear that the ruins you now saw were the cause of a battle, and given the circumstances, it was very likely that those responsible were your opponents. (text-colour:orange)[[Continue ]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))Sure enough, there were two figures clashing off in the distance. They both appeared to be wearing armor, though upon closer inspection, the differences were clear. One wore armor that looked like it came out of the Middle Ages, and wielded a sword, dancing around with a speed that could only be magic. The other seemed to be more akin to a robot, and was firing lasers from its arm, and dashing around with thrusters on its body. You could only assume that these two were from the genres 'Fantasy' and 'Sci-Fi'. (text-colour:orange)[ [[Fight]] [[Flight]]]

Honestly not sure what you expected, joining a clash between two superhumans like those without any powers of your own. (text-colour:red)[You are immediately crushed by falling debris and die]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))The smart decision. You turn and run, just in time for a falling piece of debris to tear up the ground under you and send you flying. (text-colour:orange)[ [[Flight ]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))You land behind some other debris, and scramble to a sitting post, taking the cover for what it was. "Hey there, didn't expect to see another straggler caught up in this." Oh no, you didn't expect to have to fight someone so soon, and after seeing what those from earlier could do, you weren't keen about you chances. You rush up into a standing position as the other person raises his hands. "Easy there, I'm not gonna fight ya. I'm just a Detective, not like those monsters fighting out there. I think a couple of friends can go a long way, so what do ya say? Wanna be my friend?" (text-colour:orange)[[Be his friend]] (text-colour:orange)[[Flee from him]] (text-colour:orange)[[Fight him]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))You accept his offer with a nod, and together you both leave the area, hoping to get away from the other two, who seem to have stopped fighting and disappeared elsewhere. (text-colour:orange)[ [[Follow the slashed up path]] [[Follow the dark alley ]] [[Follow the bullet riddled path ]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))You turn and run, trying to get far away from the Detective or those other two, who seem to have stopped their fight at some point and disappeared elsewhere. (text-colour:orange)[[Follow the slashed up path]] (text-colour:orange)[[Follow the dark alley]] (text-colour:orange)[[Follow the bullet riddled path]]

You see the bait for what it is, and choose to take the initiative, charging at him before his deception can take hold. "Ah, that won't do, sorry about this" //*BANG*// (text-colour:red)[Ah, it would appear that you've been shot. So the Detective had a gun, shocker.]

As you progress down this path, you see a figure down the path. It's the Robot from earlier, looking beat up from its earlier battle. Not beat up enough, though, as it charges at you. (text-colour:red)[You are slaughtered by the unfeeling Robot]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0.3212,#888888,0.5558,(hsl:120,0.8039,0.5,0.65),0.8923,#197fe6)))As you progress down this path, you see a figure down the path. It's the armored Knight from earlier, looking beat up after their last battle. They're leaning against the wall with a green glow coming from their hand. "Oh, hey there, you're not here to kill me are you?" The Knight speaks with an exhausted tone, expected from someone who looks to be one topple away from death. (text-colour:orange)[ [[Affirm that you're not going to kill them]] [[Declare that you're going to kill them]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 90, 0.0306,#000000,0.5073,#888888,1,#000000)))As you progress down the dark alley, you suddenly see a small white figure that wasn't there a moment ago appears ahead of you. "Hey there! Do you wanna play a game?" Not wanting to risk an encounter with what seemed to be a ghost girl of all things, you turn and prepare to run, before the Detective steps forward. "Sure! Do ya feel like playing Hide and Seek?" The Detective was going to get the two of you killed. However, inexplicably, the Ghost laughed, "Alright! I'll count to 30, so you go hide, okay?" As she put her hands to her eyes, the Detective turned to you, "All right, now lend me your back for a bit." (text-color:orange)[ [[Shouldn't we run from the creepy ghost girl before she kills us?]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0.3212,#888888,0.5558,(hsl:120,0.8039,0.5,0.65),0.8923,#197fe6)))"Ah, that's good. I just got out of a big fight, so I'm not really in the mood to pick another fight. Nasty knave did a good deal of damage. I'll be sure to repaay them for it." The Knight attempts to get up, but fails to do so. "Ah, that's unfortunate, I still need to heal myself a bit more. Hey you there, you mind keeping watch 'till I'm done healing?" A silence washes over the two of you as the Knight remembers that you're enemies. "Ah, right, first I suppose we need to form an alliance. Well congratulations, you're now my ally!" (text-color:orange)[ [[The Knight has joined the party!]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 359, 0.3952,#000000,0.5073,#e61919,0.6195,#000000)))(text-colour:red)[The moment you take a step after that declaration a sword finds itself in your neck. Guess the Knight wasn't injured enough]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0.3212,#888888,0.5558,(hsl:120,0.8039,0.5,0.65),0.8923,#197fe6)))"Ah, I suppose to commemorate this newfound alliance, here, take this." The Knight holds out a dagger. It glows with intricate runes. "In case you couldn't tell, that dagger is enchanted. My sword's the same. Those runes will let them cut anything, corporeal or otherwise." (text-color:orange)[ [[Accept the dagger]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0.3212,#888888,0.5558,(hsl:120,0.8039,0.5,0.65),0.8923,#197fe6)))The two of you wait around in that area while the Knight heals themselves. The way it's looking, the Knight might just be able to heal without any interference- "Now what do we have here? Can't go lettin' ya heal, now can we?" (text-color:orange)[ [[Goddamit]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))The man who appears is, well, he's dressed like a cowboy, speaks like a cowboy, and is in the middle of a tournament between genres. Occam's Razor says he's a cowboy. "Nice ta meetch'ya. I'm the Sheriff of a lil' ol' town far from here." Sheriff, whatever, close enough. "Tch, normally I'd be able to deal with this knave in an instant, but I'm afraid my wounds may slow me down a tad too much." The Knight says, seeming repulsed at their own weakness. (text-color:orange)[ [[Send the Knight to fight him]] [[Fight him yourself]]]

"I may be wounded, but as a Knight my honor will not allow me to be defeated" (text-colour:red)[However, the Sheriff's gun allowed them to be defeated.]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0.3212,#888888,0.5558,(hsl:120,0.8039,0.5,0.65),0.8923,#197fe6)))The Knight looks surprised yet pleased to see you step up. "Very well, I shall work to heal myself quickly then join you in the fray. May the gods smile upon you in this battle." With the Knight's encouraging words behind you, you charge the Sheriff with your dagger. //*BANG*// OW! OF COURSE THE SHERIFF HAS A GUN, WHY WOULDN'T HE!? Luckily, your shifting target out the bullet off center, and you were only struck in the shoulder. It still hurt a lot, but it wasn't fatal, and allowed you to close the gap between yourself and the Sheriff. (text-color:orange)[ [[Attack the Sheriff]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0.3212,#888888,0.5558,(hsl:120,0.8039,0.5,0.65),0.8923,#197fe6)))In close quarters, the Sheriff was unable to use his gun, giving you an advantage with your dagger. However, as a simple Slice of Life character, the Sheriff more than outmatched you physically. It was a dance of your short blade against his brute strength "Now! Step aside!" A voice. The Knight. You heed their words and throw yourself to the side, just in time for a blur to dash past you and into the Sheriff. The Sheriff was dead before he even hit the ground. "You put up a stellar fight, and gave me enough time to fully heal myself. The rest of the combatants no longer stand a chance with myself fully restored and you at my side!" After a rough start, this tournament was starting to look up. (text-color:orange)[ [[Continue ]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))The Robot Appears. It seemed to be sparking from numerous gashes in it's previously flawless armor. It's cold expressionless face was focused entirely on the two of you. The Knight stepped forward lifting their sword up. "Ah, I was just about to go look for you and get our rematch, I must thank you for saving me the trouble." The Knight spoke with a eager tone. The Robot said nothing and prepared itself for combat despite its wounds. (text-color:orange)[ [[The Rematch Begins]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))You are alomst swept off of your feet by the force behind their clashes. While it may be lesser compared to the first fight due to the Robot's wounds, your own proximity to the battle makes it feel much more intense than when you first got here. The two started out seeming as even as they were in their first clash, but as the fight went on, it became clear that the Robot's wounds from the first clash were slowing it down, even if a Robot couldn't feel pain. Eventually, an opening exposed itself, and with a single decisive slash, the Knight cut the Robot down the middle. (text-color:orange)[ [[The Battle was over]]]

As the pieces of the Robot fell to the ground, a familiar voice chimed out from seemingly everywhere and nowhere, (text-colour:cyan)[Three remain] (enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))"Ah, I suppose you heard that too, yeah?" The Knight said afterwards. So it seems that everyone left heard it. "With you and I here, that means there's in truth just one left. What's say you and I go look for this elusive foe, eh?" (text-color:orange)[ [[Depart for the final battle]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 90, 0.0306,#000000,0.5073,#888888,1,#000000)))You found her in an alley. She seemed to be waiting for you. "Oh, you're here! Do you wanna play with me?" The Knight stepped forward, hefting their sword up into a battle ready position. "Terribly sorry girl, but my compatriot and I are going to defeat you and win this." The Ghost remained silent, as if contemplating something. "I see, you don't want to play. Is that because you're alive and I'm dead? (text-colour:#fe6262)[Will you play with me if you're dead as well?"] (text-color:orange)[ [[Dash back]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 90, 0.0306,#000000,0.5073,#888888,1,#000000)))In the next moment, she was in front of you. It seemed she was going to do something, but the Knight stopped her with a swing of their sword. She recoiled as if stung. "That sword, it hurt?" She seemed confused as she spoke. Ah, of course! The enchantments! They were able to harm the incorporeal Ghost. With the Knight's magic sword and the dagger they gifted you, the two of you could prevail against this foe. (text-color:orange)[ [[Go on the attack]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 90, 0.0306,#000000,0.5073,#888888,1,#000000)))With less experience and less numbers, along with her main advangtage nullified, the Ghost was fighting a losing battle. However, her unnatural abilities still gave her an edge, and she was able to move much faster than either of you. You needed to stop her movements somehow. Before you can formulate a plan, you see the Knight miss another blow. The Ghost is ready to take advantage of the opening. The Knight is about to die. (text-color:orange)[ [[Take the blow]] [[Let the Knight take the blow]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 90, 0.0306,#000000,0.5073,#888888,1,#000000))) You dash forward and push the Knight to the side, taking the blow instead. The Knight stared on in horror as your weak and mortal flesh was eviscerated, none of the flying blood able to touch the Ghost. In your last moments of consciousness, you see the Ghost capitalize on the Knight's horror and strike them down too. (text-colour:#f00)["Ah, that's no fun, you both broke at the same time. That's no fun at all."]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 90, 0.0306,#000000,0.5073,#888888,1,#000000)))The Knight's cry of pain hits you as they take a nasty blow from the Ghost. But they're still alive. That armor must be able to protect them somewhat. As for the Ghost, in taking advantage of the Knight's opening, she left herself open too. This will be the final blow. (text-color:orange)[ [[Finish it]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 90, 0.0306,#000000,0.5073,#888888,1,#000000)))The dagger hits the mark perfectly. As the Ghost disappears, the same voice appears again, (text-colour:cyan)[Two remain] Ah, right. This always had to happen, despite the alliance you had with them. there wasn't really a way to beat the Knight either with their tremendous skill. Not to mention that it'd be stupid to turn against them after they helped you through this whole thing. As you turn to face the Knight and accept your death, the Knight collpases before you. "Ah, damn, I suppose that blow did more than I thought." The Knight now seemed as weak as when you first met them, and what little strength they retained was fading fast. "No matter, I wouldn't have wanted to fight you anyways, not after coming this far with you at my side." The Knight looked up to you from their place on the ground. "Rejoice, my friend, for we have triumphed over the rest of the competition and won this tourney. This is not a sorrowful death, but a resounding victory, for we are allies, so if one of us wins, we both win." With that, the Knight gave their last breath and fell silent. (text-color:yellow)[ [[Finish]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:orange)) (text-colour:yellow)[(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[Ending Survivor]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))The Detective looks at you like the idiot you are. "Are you sure about this? We could easily take him down together. It's better not to take chances, even if their injured." (text-color:orange)[ [[Assure that you'll be fine]] [[Fight the Knight together]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))"Yeah, I'm sure we can take this guy down ourselves." With those encouraging words, the two of you begin the attack. It was honestly a rather pathetic fight, with the Detective simply firing shots from his gun and you throwing whatever rocks you could find at the Knight, but it worked at keeping the Knight's attention split between the two of you, and eventually the two of you manage to take down the Knight. (text-color:orange)[ [[Continue ]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))"Yeah, that seems like the safest idea, we can let someone else take care of this guy." As the two of you retreat, the Knight attempts to follow, but their injuries prevent them from giving chase. You find yourself back at the crossroads you had been at before. (text-color:orange)[ [[Follow the dark alley ]] [[Follow the slashed up path]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 359, 0.3952,#000000,0.5073,#e61919,0.6195,#000000)))(text-colour:red)[As it turns out, the Knight could still fight rather well despite their injuries.]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0.3212,#888888,0.5558,(hsl:120,0.8039,0.5,0.65),0.8923,#197fe6)))As you progress down this path, you see a figure down the path. It's the armored Knight from earlier, looking beat up after their last battle. They're leaning against the wall with a green glow coming from their hand. It appears that they were trying to heal themselves after their prior battle. "Damn, I was hoping that I could heal a little before my next battle. Very well then, which of you shall be my opponent? The man with the hat? Or you with the bland appearance? Or perhaps you intend to fight me together? No matter, I can easily deal with you two, even injured as I am. (text-color:orange)[ [[Fight the Knight yourself]] [[Fight the Knight together]] [[Retreat together]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))Once the Detective confirmed the Knight's death, he went over to the body and started checking it. Upon seeing your confusion, he clarifies, "Ah, yeah, with my line of work, I'm used to searching bodies for evidence, and in this tournament, anything this Knight has could be helpful to surviving. After rummaging through the Knight's belongings some more, he gets up with a dagger with some curious runes and hands it to you. "I figure you might want this. Don't get me wrong, you have a surprisingly good throwing arm, but chucking rocks probably isn't gonna help much against the other combatants, 'specially if they're not wounded like that one was. Just... don't worry about those weird runes, I doubt they're gonna hurt you if I can hold it just fine. (text-color:orange)[ [[Accept the dagger ]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))As the two of you prepare to move on, you hear footsteps from nearby. "Well, what do we have here? Looks to me like two for the price of one." The newcomer, well, he's dressed like a cowboy, speaks like a cowboy, and is in the middle of a tournament between genres. Occam's Razor says he's a cowboy. "So I guess you must be some kind of a Sherrif?" The Detective chimed in. "Well, lookee here, the Detective can do some detectin'" The newly named Sheriff spoke. The two seemed like they were having a casual conversation, but a quick look revealed that they were both tense and ready to draw. Before the fight could start, a loud thunk rang out as another newcomer joined the fray. (text-color:orange)[ [[Turn to look]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))The Robot Appears. It seemed to be sparking from numerous gashes in it's previously flawless armor. It's cold expressionless face was focused entirely on the Sheriff. "Ah, shi-" was all the Sheriff could get out before the Robot lunged at him. For the moment, the Robot was ignoring you and the Detective, content to deal with the Sheriff first. (text-color:orange)[ [[Hide]] [[Attack]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))As the Robot attacked the Sheriff, you and the Detective took the chance to hide, hoping to escape the Robot's wrath. It didn't take long for the Robot to dispatch the Sheriff, but just as it began to search for you, it dodged to the side, avoiding something that attemoted to strike it. "That's not right. The toy shouldn't move on its own." The speaker was what appeared to be a young girl, but she was faintly glowing. She almost looked to be a Ghost. The Robot charged her, but none of its attacks seemed to be effective, and the Ghost simply (bg:white)[did something] and the Robot was no more. With the Robot's death, a familiar voice chimed in from everywhere and nowhere, (text-colour:cyan)[Three remain] With the Ghost still not focused on the two of you, now was the time to get the drop on her, and you charge the Ghost. (text-color:orange)[ [[Attack the final opponent]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6))) The Sheriff doesn't last long, and dies quickly before the Robot. However, you take advantage, driving your dagger into one of the many gashes in the Robot from its earlier battle with the Knight. As the Robot falls, a familiar voice calls out from everywhere and nowhere, (text-colour:cyan)[Three remain] As you turn to face the Detective and celebrate your victory over the Robot, you pause as you see something next to the Detective. It is a small white figure. Before you can warn the Detective, the figure (bg:white)[killed him, why?] and the Detective was no more. That voice calls out once more, (text-colour:cyan)[Two remain] "Whoops, I forgot to ask him if he wanted to play. Oh well, I can still ask you. So, Do you wanna play a game?" (text-color:purple)[ [[Avenge]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))As you charged, the Ghost turned to face you, "Oh, there you are! Hey, do you wanna play a game?" Before the Ghost could do anything, you lashed out with the dagger, and somehow managed to connect. The Ghost recoiled, shocked. "You... hurt me? That knife?" She seemed as confused as you were. The knife? The dagger! it was taken from the Knight from a fantasy world, and had what looked like runes, it must've been able to harm ghosts! With your chances looking a lot better all of a sudden, you prepared to continue the attack. As the Ghost prepared to retaliate, she was distracted by bullets flying by. However, the Detective's bullets simply passed through the Ghost, just like the Robot's attacks earlier. Nontheless, it still seemed to do a good job of distracting her, as she shifted her focus to the Detective. (text-color:orange)[ [[Defend the Detective]] [[Attack the Ghost]]]

(text-colour:red)[You take the blow meant for the Detective, but it ends up being fatal. As your consciousness fades, you realize that without your dagger, the Detective can't harm the Ghost, and watch as the Ghost kills him after you.]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#888888,0.3238,(hsl:0,0,0.5333,0.5),0.9943,#197fe6)))As you move to attack the Ghost, she strikes down the Detective. As he falls, you take advantage of the opening and strike down the Ghost. As the Ghost disappears, you turn to the Detective as that voice returns, (text-colour:cyan)[Two Remain] "Ah, shut up, this whole thing's as good as done anyway. I'll be gone soon enough." The Detective seems to still be clinging to life, but barely. "Heh, ya know, I think I finally figured out the truth of this whole thing. This tournament, I mean." Talking likely wasn't going to help things, but if it made him feel better, you weren't going to stop him. "Think about it, just what were we even fighting for in the end. A wish? Some grand power? They never told us anything like that. We just assumed we'd be rewarded for winning, cause that's how tournaments work. But this? This is a farce, a sham. I don't think there was ever any purpose beyond the enjoyment of whatever brought us all here. And you knew, didn't you? The whole time you knew." Despite the seemingly accusatory tone, he didn't seem angry with you. "Heh, well, I guess it doesn't matter then. Enjoy your victory, you earned it." With those final words, the Detective finally gave out. (text-color:yellow)[ [[Finish ]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:orange)) (text-colour:yellow)[(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[Ending Solution]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0.2218,#7f19e6,0.5048,(hsl:0,0,0,0.65),1,#000000)))The Ghost seems caught off guard by your charge, but recovers quickly. However, you are already within striking distance, and ready your dagger. (text-color:purple)[ [[Avenge ]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0.6119,#7f19e6,0.9152,(hsl:0,0,0,0.65),1,#000000)))Your strike lands true. So does hers. You both fall. Is this where it ends? Can this be called an end? Can this tournament have a winner? If there are no players? (text-color:red)[ [[Finish ]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:purple)) (text-colour:red)[(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[Ending Null]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 90, 0.0306,#000000,0.5073,#888888,1,#000000)))The Detective looked baffled. "Why would we do that? I agreed to play with her, I'm not gonna bail on her. Now let me hide behind you real quick." As the Ghost's count reached 30, she opened her eyes and began looking around for the Detective. As she turned her eyes to you, her smile widened. "Found you~" As you closed your eyes and waited for the inevitable red text, you hear the Detective start laughing from behind you. "Alright, you caught me, now it's your turn, I'll count to thirty while you hide. Oh, but don't hide too far, there's still some people around here that might wanna hurt you." (text-color:orange)[ [[Stare in befuddlement]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 90, 0,(hsl:0,0,0,0.65),0.5073,#5c5c5c,1,#000000)))You couldn't tell if it was half an hour or even more than that. It couldv'e been several hours for all you know. the games continued, and the dying didn't happen. At some point the two of them even managed to rope you into their games. The Detective yawned as he looked up at the sky, "Well, it's starting to get late, so we should get going. I'm gonna guess you don't have a place to go home to? At the Ghost's dejected nod, the Detective laughed again, "Well hey, neither do we! We were all dragged to this world without any cash or room, so we're all in the same boat. So what do ya say we stick together? That way we can keep playing too!" The Ghost seemed eager to accept, and you all turned to find a place to stay. (text-color:orange)[ [[Leave the alley]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#5c5c5c,0.2932,(hsl:0,0,0,0.65),1,#000b61)))Upon leaving the alley, you realize just how dark it had gotten. It was kind of hard to tell in the perpetually dark alley. The brightest source of light around was the Ghost and the last lights of day. It was only to be expected that trouble would arrive immediately. "Well, well, what do we have here? Looks like three birds for the price of one." (text-color:orange)[ [[Turn to look ]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#5c5c5c,0.2932,(hsl:0,0,0,0.65),1,#000b61)))The newcomer, well, he's dressed like a cowboy, speaks like a cowboy, and is in the middle of a tournament between genres. Occam's Razor says he's a cowboy. "So I guess you must be some kind of a Sherrif?" The Detective chimed in. "Well, lookee here, the Detective can do some detectin'" The newly named Sheriff spoke. The two seemed like they were having a casual conversation, but a quick look revealed that they were both tense and ready to draw. The Detective muttered to you and the Ghost without taking his eyes off of the Sheriff, "I want you two to stay behind me, this guy's bad news." The two gunmen stared each other down, waiting for the right moment... There! The Detective shot first. The Sheriff shot second. The Sheriff got hit in the shoulder. The Detective got hit in the chest. (text-colour:red)+(bg:red)[ [[The Ghost attacks]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#5c5c5c,0.2932,(hsl:0,0,0,0.65),1,#000b61)))The Sheriff was dead as soon as the Detective hit the ground. The Ghost was by the Detective's side in an instant. Blood was pooling around the Detective, but it did not stain the Ghost's dress. The Detective coughed out even more blood. "S-Sorry, I don't think I'll be able to play with you again after all." The Ghost was crying, but her tears passed through the ground. The Detective turned to you, "Watch over her, okay? I think she just needs someone with her." With that, the Detective stilled, and the Ghost's crying grew. A voice called out in your head that (text-colour:cyan)[Three remain], but you couldn't pay it much mind. (text-color:orange)[ [[At least, not until you heard a loud thunk behind you]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#5c5c5c,0.2932,(hsl:0,0,0,0.65),1,#000b61)))The Robot Appears. It seemed to be sparking from numerous gashes in it's previously flawless armor. Blood that couldn't have belonged to it stained what armor was intact. You could only assume that it finished off the foe it had been fighting in the beginning. The Robot did not give you any more time to grieve and attacked. The Ghost's sorrow quickly turned to rage in the face of this new foe and she attacked. However, the Robot seemed to have a trick hidden away, as it brandished a glowing sword that you recall previously seeing in the Knight's hands. The Ghost jumped back as the sword managed to strike her. But how? Upon closer inspection, it was likely the glow of the sword, which came from a fantasy world that likely had its own incorporeal entities. Nonetheless, the Ghost's greatest advantage was now nullified, and she had to rely on her speed to avoid getting killed. As they battled, your gaze was drawn to the Detective's still body, and the gun that he had dropped next to him. As you grab the gun, the Ghost pins the Robot down and opens it up to be shot, though the shot would hit the Ghost in the process. (text-color:orange)[ [[Take the shot]] [[Wait for the Ghost to get clear]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#5c5c5c,0.2932,(hsl:0,0,0,0.65),1,#000b61)))You fire the Detective's gun at the Robot and the Ghost. The bullets pass through the Ghost and hit the unarmored Robot. As the Robot falls, you hear a familiar voice speak from eveywhere and nowhere, (text-colour:cyan)[Two Remain] (text-color:red)[ [[Refuse]] [[Refuse]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#5c5c5c,0.2932,(hsl:0,0,0,0.65),1,#000b61)))The Robot takes advantage of your hesitation and breaks free of the Ghost's hold. The Robot prioritizes you now, dashing over and cutting you down before either you or the Ghost could retaliate. As you fall, you see the Ghost grow even angrier, and in her frenzy she (text-colour:white)+(bg:white)[avenges you] and obliterates the Robot. (text-color:red)[ [[The tournament ends with the grieving Ghost as the victor]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:orange)) (text-colour:red)[(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[Ending Silence]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:(gradient: 0, 0,#5c5c5c,0.2932,(hsl:0,0,0,0.65),1,#000b61)))This is not a choice that can be made. No way after all that are you going to be forced to kill the only other friend you have, mere moments after watching one die. The Ghost watched you, seeming to come to the same conclusion. Neither of you can kill the other. Yet you couldn't just kill yourself to let her win, as the Detective's last words come to mind, 'I think she just needs someone with her.' However, it seems the choice is made for you, as the Ghost starts glowing. "Oh, this has never happened before. It feels so peaceful" Was this what happened to ghosts at peace? They just vanish? I think this is only thanks to you two. I can move on now. Those hours were few, but they were a lot of fun! Thank you!" With those last words, the Ghost was gone. (text-color:yellow)[ [[Finish ]]]

(enchant:?page,(bg:orange)) (text-colour:yellow)[(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[Ending Serenity]]