>>39765
If he's on his back, fly up above him and use what remains of your No Time to accelerate downward and AIRSTRIKE that sucker!

>>39769
THATWOULDPLACEMEINCONTENTIONWITHALLFIVEREMAININLEGSIDONOTTHINKICOULDDODGEALLOFTHEMATONCE

>>39768
OKAYAAAaaaaaahhh. Aaaaaaahhhhh......

Oh... that sure does take it out o' ya. Well, I have a bit of time before he can right himself, which is good, since I can't move all that quickly right now, and my head is a bit slow from No Time.


Geh....do you voices think I should do anything? Kinda hard to think right now.

>>39774
Dig in again, near the wall, and wait for your head to clear.

>>39778
...Ok. That sounds good. Don't need to do much then. Suits me fine right now. I need a breather.

I approach the surroundin' wall, and turn about, facin' the center o' the chamber as I dig my feet in. I finish at about the time The Big O manages to right himself by flaring open his shell.

He's staring at me, and doesn't look too sure he can win now. Good, I wiped that smug scent off him.

....Huh. He looks like he is doin' somethin' funny with his mouth.


Should I do anything?

>>39781
Oh shit.

MOVE IT OH GOD HYPER BEAM AAAAAAA

>>39781
Get ready to move, Metallica, he might be about to spit something at you.

>>39789
HE'S A-CHARGIN' HIS LAZER

>>39789
>>39790
(MOVE)

Ugh, I just dug myself in.

Fine. I start jerking my legs out and-

WOAH. That barely missed me. Wait what the hell was that?

There is an expanding hole billowin' smoke and fumes on the wall behind me.

Wait, did he just spit acid that far and that straight? Those are some powerful muscle contractions he has. So that's TWO Valiances I haven't seen him use or heard of him havin'. I sorta feel honored that he's pullin' out all these tricks, but I really hope those are all he has that aren't passive dealies.

Well, I am mobile again, but I'm faced with a bit o' a problem. I can see The Big O doing those strange chewing motions again, he's probably gettin' ready to do that hi speed acid spit again.

But slowed down as I am right now, I don't think I could avoid him getting a leg on me if I try to close the distance.


My head is still a bit fuzzy, and this is stumpin' me.

What should I do, voices?

>>39792
Try kicking up another burst of dirt with your wings, if there's enough time and you're able to. Blind him, choke him, whatever can keep that acid from flying out or at least make it go off-course!

And while you're at it, strafe!

You get hit with that, you die!

>>39794
...Right. He needs to see me to aim. I get that. I think my head is startin' to clear up, thinkin' ain't so hard anymore.

Body is still a bit sluggish, though.

I spread my wings again, still a bit off balance from the missin' shell on one side. I kick up a swirl of obscurin' dust and pebbles, maskin' my presence from The Big O.

>>39795
Wait. This means I can't see the attack comin' either. Okay. Better move then.


Hrm, how should I move if I want to avoid gettin' hit by that pesky acid?

>>39796
Left.

>>39796
Up and forward. The smoke screen should make him hesitate for long enough that you can swing off to the side afterward as long as you keep blowing more dirt up before you lift off. Oh, and while you're at it, try scooping up a mouthful of dirt with a decent-sized pebble for you to wrap your mandibles around and let some Slayer acid coat it, using the dirt to create a corrosive, sticky mudball with a solid core to bomb him with on your way back down.

>>39800
>>39801
(Fly up, left forward. Grab hunk of rock/dirt before taking off as shield/future weapon)

Hoho.... now that's thinkin'. I know my head is clear and my senses ain't dulled now, but even so, I don't think I would o' come up with such a crafty trick.

I wrench a block of rock out of the ground, my mandibles easily more durable than mere stone thanks to Legend of Steel.

I fly up into the air, headin' forward and to the left as I ascend, carryin' a rock larger than my head in my jaws as I kick up even more dust on takeoff.

I feel the rock shudder. Huh. Guess he did know where I was. Good thing I had the shield.

Hrm. I'm airborne, and I have at least a few seconds before The Big O can spit acid again. I have just crested the cloud of obscurin' dust, and carry a large rock with acid on it, the rock growing noticeably lighter as fumes waft away from its front.


What do you think I should do, little voices? You've given alright advice so far.

>>39802
Slayer up the rock, then drop it on O. with luck, it'll pin him down and eat through his carapace, then we can land on him and force surrender. and if he dies...

Well, even more Valiance for you.

>>39802
Bombs away! If the rock doesn't hit, tuck in and turn yourself into a living missile!

>>39805
(Slayer on rock)

Yeah, why not? More acid could only make it a better weapon, right? I activate Slayer and let my own acids start to flow and drip onto the rock I hold as I finally get a clear view o' The Big O.

He seems surprised ta see me in one piece, as he was a pretty hot shot to hit me through the dust cloud (well, hit the rock, but he didn't know that until now). I see he knows what I intend. Doesn't change anythin'.

I dive at him, dropping the twice acid coated rock once I'm lined up right. It smashes into his shell, and the caustic agents get splashed onto him even as he is jolted by the impact.

ZEHAHAHA, doesn't look like he likes that much at all.

Hm. I could probably dive straight into 'im right now at a good speed, and even though he is a good bit bigger 'en me, I think I could probably crack that acid coated shell of his right and proper.

Then again, I don't know what his acid can do to me mandibles. Legend of Steel just makes them impossible to break with force, doesn't mean acid could eat 'em away.


What do you think, little voices: What should I do?

>>39807
Zip about where you are and wait for the acid to evaporate and etch his shell, dodging spittle. Once it's gone, CHARGE.

(I am going to have to stop here, it is sleep time for me. Please keep posting any things you want Metallica to hear, I'll check them all tomorrow when I start up. I should start up some time between 8-10am Pacific. See ya.)

>>39814
i just looked up what a cord of wood is. i am amazed you are still updating after cutting 8x8x8 feet of wood.

>>39818
(Yeah, if that hadn't been straight worked lumber that splits easy, I would have been there at least all day, and my back would have disintegrated. Pfft, 'some' wood my ass.)

>>39811
....Yeah, thats probably safest.

After all, I would prefer to not get any more wounded right now. Okay, I start circling about in the middle of the chamber, stayin' airborne until the acid has finished eatin' its way through The Big O's shell before diving at him.

....Hrm. It's a great deal harder to stay airborne then I thought it would be. That missin' shell is really throwin' off my balance, and while I am not movin' slow from it anymore, No Time certainly took a bite out of my energy.

....I'm starting to lose altitude, and there is still acid on The Big O's shell.


Okay little voices, do you figure I should dive at him now while I'm still airborne or should I land and not fuss with it? 'Cuz those are lookin like my only options at the moment.

Dive only if you think you can keep your feet out of it after impact. This is a good advantage to press, but if it is not enough to end the fight, you don't want your mobility and bracing ability reduced from having to nurse your legs along.

>>39863
Little voice, I think ye misunderstand me.

I'm not intendin' to dive on 'im and LAND, I'm intendin' ta dive face first, and BREAK HIM.

I intend ta slam my durable mandibles inta 'im and either kill 'im outright or cripple 'im. I ain't playin' around, bein' all nice and such here.

But If I do that, I will get at least a bit o' that acid on me mandibles in the process. Still don't know how Legend of Steel will stand up to acid, though.


So little voices, should I dive at The Big O and try to end this now, or land and avoid that acid on his shell?

>>39864
No, no, I understand perfectly. I am simply keeping contingencies in mind. He has surprised you before after all. How many supposed finishing blows have been struck in this fight thus far? In any event, your horn will take longer to eat through than most things, so unless his shell is completely acid proof, you should still come out ahead there. Just try not to get it all over you.

>>39868
ZEHAHA, I like your plans, little voices.

Now lets see who breaks first!

I dive down into The Big O's acid-etched and still smokin' shell, my mandibles held only slightly appart to strike both sides o' his shell at the same time.

CRACK

I rebound off o' him as his already weakened shell shatters, sendin' shrapnel all over the place. A few pieces bounce off o' me harmlessly as I land about a dozen inches from 'im. Hah, I broke off most o' his shell on both sides, he only has stubs left to protect his back now. Oh-ho, that looks like it hurt, he's reelin' about, hissin', clickin' and clackin'.


......Hrm. I did get some o' that acid on me mandibles. Some thin wisps o' smoke and fumes are comin' off already, and I can see little pits gettin' etched in me jaws. So it seems that this acid o' his IS potent enough to bypass Legend of Steel. Crap.


If you voices have any ideas on how to not lose my mandibles, now would be the time.

>>39869
Just a thought - might Massive Attack shake the acid off of your mandibles, or is it too late for that?

If so, then exploit his weakness and get in there!

Secondary plan: Just bury your mandibles in him to get the acid elsewhere/dilute it with his own fluids. Brutal, but effective.

>>39871
ZEHAHA, I like both of those plans!

...Actually, I'm not sure which one I like more.

I could probably get the acid off easy with Massive Attack (quick thinkin', that), but on the other hand, if I can get close enough to put my mandibles in The Big O, that would probably dilute the acid enough I wouldn't have to worry about it. Would still need to get past those pesky legs of his, though.

....Crap. Some of the acid has messed with my Slayer Valiance. I don't think I can use it for the rest of the fight.

Well, I've been beaten about a bit, and Rage is starting to settle in. I can feel myself gettin' stronger, but my other Valiances are goin' to start sufferin' for it.


What do you think, voices: Should I use Massive Attack to try and shake the acid off, or should I try to get close and plunge my jaws into The Big O's exposed back?
(VOTAN TIME)

I say use Massive Attack while you still can.

>>39873
Why do one when you can do BOTH?

Go for him with Massive Attack, and if he tries to leg you, just climb/jump over that thing and get on his back. Then go to town.

Either way, you're de-acidified and he's in pain. Win-win!

>>39879
(Massive Attack requires Metallica to take some time to brace himself by digging in. Since The Big O is a distance away, and standing still long enough to brace himself close enough to The Big O to use Massive Attack would almost definitely end with The Big O getting a leg or two on Metallica, the two choices are mutually exclusive.)

>>39882
Ooh, my bad. Sorry!

Changing my vote to pressing the assault, then - don't give him time to recover if you can get an attack in that will also dilute the acid. Plus, if you brace yourself, that leaves you too open to an attack if he puts on a sudden burst of speed.

>>39888
Crap, sorry for the double post, but sudden burst of inspiration.

Could we Massive Attack to get the acid off, and then transition that into a feint - do it just close enough to him that he has to take the bait to get a leg on us? If we're ready for him to do that, we could just tear that leg right off. That'd unbalance him even more!

>>39897
(It would be pretty accurate to only think of Massive Attack as a counter or a trap. The amount of time it takes to set up [digging in and bracing] is too great to use close to your opponent: They have to come to you after you dig in, or else the setup backfires because of how much time it takes. Three to five seconds of digging in is way too much time to be standing around in melee range. And then there is the time period of getting Metallica's legs back out of the ground. It packs a crazy punch, but it suffers from how long it takes to set up and then disengage.)

(MORE VOTES REQUIRED, SCORE TIED)

honestly, I'd be worried about the standing still portion of Massive Attack resulting in Acid To The Face Attack on his part. I know he telegraphs that move pretty far in advance, but it is still a concern.

CHARGE

>>39888
>>39902
(CHARGE THAT FUCK)

ZEHAHA, you're brutal little voices!

I like ya.

I dash forward, buildin' up speed as I go. The Big O sees my approach, but he can do little to stop it, still recovering from losin' his shell.

I slam into 'im, plungin' me mandibles into his now unarmored side. Ichor and gore coat me mandibles and splatter on the ground. I got 'im good with this one.

!?CRAP! He got a leg on me while I'm still stuck in his side! I can't-

.....well, there goes my front left leg. Damn, that attack is a pain.


Well, I still have me mandibles stuck in 'im, and now I'm oozin' a bit from my new stump.

Rage is building and I'm getting even stronger, but I figure I can use my other Valiances about two more times before Rage renders me unable to use them anymore for this fight.

My jaws are still stuck in his side pretty good, but I could wrench them out. Thanks to his size, even this wound probably won't kill him any time soon. The Big O looks to be maneuvering to get a leg on me again.


What do you voices think I should do?

>>39905
No Time, Massive attack, Massive attack, Massive attack, Massive attack, Massive attack, eat your delicious and well earned meal.

>>39905
Would No Time allow you to brace yourself for Massive Attack quicker? If so, and if Slayer is still definitely out of commission, here's my suggestion:

Use your mounting strength and leverage from having your mandibles stuck in him to jerk him around a little bit - maybe slam him against a wall or the floor or something to throw off his getting a leg on you.

Then activate No Time, and use your speed to dodge his attacks while continuing to smack him against random things to disorient him.

Finish him off with a Massive Attack while he can't counter, while using your Rage-given strength to lift him up for MAXIMUM IMPACT. It'll look awesome too, you lifting up something that much bigger than you.

The key here is to keep him on the ropes so he doesn't have time to get a leg on you - you're smaller than him, but you're also going to be stronger than him. Use both to your advantage! Remember the example of Scars of Yesterday - size doesn't matter, only HEART!

>>39907
(Use up two remaining Valiances now, Massive Attack and No Time)

....Yer right, voices, I don't need to brace if my mandibles are surrounded by soft fleshy tissues.

MASSIVE ATTACK

Well, that seemed to have worked pretty well. I just made those two sizeable punctures in The Big O's side a whole lot bigger, and freed my mandibles in the process. Looks like The Big O is really hurting from that, and is leaning to the heavily wounded side now.

I dance back a bit to stay out of range o' his pesky legs, and get ready to use No Time again. Shit, usin' it twice in succession like this hurts like a bitch. If I don't finish this soon, I could be in an even worse state than The Big O during No Time's cool down, and it will last even longer this time

Whatever, I didn't get where I am by bein' a coward. Okay. Aaaaaaaaaahh...

NO TIME


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INORMATTERFORTHEMOMENT.

>>39914
Use your speed to evade his legs and go for another unarmored spot while he's paying attention to where you wounded him - back, neck, underbelly! You're getting strong now - RIP AND TEAR!

That, or just go for his legs on the wounded side and start tearing them off, if you think you can get them off without being hit by whatever his Valiance is while you're under the effects of No Time. That'll unbalance him really badly, and hopefully win you the fight.

>>39915
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(This....is really starting to hurt. I don't know how much longer I can keep up No Time like this, and once I deactivate it that is it for Valiance use in this fight)

SOLITTLEVOICESYOUHELPEDMEGETTHISFARDOYOUHAVEANYSUGGESTIONS?

>>39917
>'May both honored combatants fight to their fullest!'
>'I intend ta slam my durable mandibles inta 'im and either kill 'im outright or cripple 'im. I ain't playin' around, bein' all nice and such here.'

You know as well as we do that if the roles were reversed, he'd be giving it his all too. No quarter - keep up the assault while you've got the advantage. Way of the world, way of the strong. Show him the honor that he deserves - even while he's weakened, you won't slack off!

So pick him the fuck up and throw him across the ring. BIG FINISH.

>>39917

He is huge, thus he has huge guts. Proceed to rip and tear.

>>39920
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'I......surrender.'

IHAVEWONIAMTHEHEAVYWEIGHTCHAMPIONIAAaaaaaaaaaahh.

Aaaaaaaaaah.

Aaaaaaah.....

Oh...bit...groggy. Well....title is mine...prize is mine.....and his leg....that is mine too now...so tired.....gonna rest...

CONTROL OF METALLICA HAS BEEN LOST.

CONTROL HAS RETURNED TO SCARS OF YESTERDAY.

That..... that was awe inspiring. Those two titans clashed again and again, inflicting grievous wounds upon each other and not stopping, not hesitating, dedicated to sowing carnage and woe upon their foes.

....I knew Metallica was playing with me before, but this... I had no idea anyone was that strong.

I am truly happy I got to see this. It was like Strength and War were made manifest in these two combatants, avatars of primal essences.

It was glorious.


The fight seems to be over. What should I do?
(Congratulations, you led Metallica to victory!)

>>39936
Sorry, nothing too constructive to say for Scars right now. Just FUCK YEAH THAT WAS AWESOME.

Actually, we should probably leave the ring now, before Metal takes notice of us.

Time for food, rest, and consideration. You must find a way to become powerful enough to defeat Metallica. Aside from participating in the Fight Song and visiting the Crucible, perhaps your colony mates can help you train. Strength building with the TMBG, speed training with the Flash, combat practice with the D6L.

>>39942
(Leave, that douche The Metal might see you)

...Of course. The fight has ended, and the chances of The Metal seeing me grow the longer I stay here.

I and my followers are tired and hungry, but Death On Six Legs seems similarly in awe of the spectacle we just witnessed.

>>39946
...But it is not just awe I feel. I long to rise to such heights as those, to be a warrior as strong as they. I wish to be able to lay waste to the foes of KILLER QUEEN with impunity, and with power like that.....

But first, I lead my group out of the chamber. Flash approaches me, telling me The Metal has not fought in our absence.

'Very well. Come with me, we are going to feed.'

'Of course, Scars of Yesterday.'

Death On Six Legs chimes in.

'That was...... I feel small indeed compared to those two.'

'Indeed. But I will climb higher, and someday, KILLER QUEEN will command warriors their equal. It is her destiny.'


Should I head to the bank for food, or should I head to the guest chambers?

>>39954
Bank! That BR needs eatan.

(I am going to start a new thread, since this one is getting way to big and slow.)

>>39955
(Your suggestion has been noted)

(I am going to start a new thread, since this one is getting way too big and slow.)

>>39955
(Your suggestion has been noted)